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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1894

Page

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Congress Slow to Arrive as Washington Awaits Session

Slow arrival of lawmakers in Washington delays action on key issues including silver legislation and tariff measures. Democratic leaders face divisions over free coinage and the Baltimore plan, with executives projecting a likely push on nonpolitical bills while major reforms await debate.

Wastixuyos Pamattorn Sayces Washington Peulia Sfort Mainy Preskindt Senate Pacific Railroads

Old comes this way from transatlantic ships

American gold ore and diamonds arrived in New York on the Lucania and Paris. The ore was valued at about 5007000, with 18 boxes of ore and stones aboard. Banks may use the ore for bond purchases. Customs officials warehoused the strong boxes.

Leraesie Paris New Yous Thin City Cunard Haestermahip Lucania Bank of Britten North Acwnea Leemia Oftcore Alsll Pariy Treasurou Henter Covtay

Cleveland Progress Report and Health Remarks

President Cleveland showed slight improvement today though his rheumatic foot remains painful. Doctors expect continued healing and anticipate his return to the White House in the near future as his condition allows.

New Cleveland White House

Seely and the Leather Bank Scandal Unfolds in New York

A chaotic morning followed the revelation that the Seely and Leather Bank bailout may require full liquidity. Bank officials pledged to pay out every dollar owed, while directors prepare to address stockholder losses and assess the bank's collapse pressures. The case centers on Frederick Baker and the Seely family, with investigators probing alleged misstatements and forged documents as missing ledgers and a drowned suspect complicate the crisis.

New York Preirickh Saker Stee Ud Leather Savers Mlushing Fradarick HK Haker Sealy Smuin Te Shem Tim Baker Alwaye Sutentay Atinnel Shoe & Leather Bank Bern

Fragmented OCR Riff Shapes 1900 Election Returns Summary

The state election board faced delays as it prepared abstracts of returns from many counties. Officials planned to report to the secretary of state after five days, with clerks like Haley County's to finalize and file December abstracts. The text reflects a historical chaotic process of tallying and transmitting results.

Board of Flortian State Board of Election Itilvy County Peetirne Philips County Atte Cancessers Pannel Eres Saunas Haley County

May Not Play Princeton In Yule War Week

Fragmentary report says Yale faculty consider barring players and staff from appearing in a production, with fears the cast or participants may clash with athletics. Some professors expect restrictions on football and track activities for Yale students amid tensions.

Ieee Kathe Uscuin Yale

Bread Sold by Weight Law Adopted in Mending Pa

Local authorities in Mending Pa ordain bread must be sold by weight with penalties of ten dollars per violation. Enforcement and market changes spread through Leeds and nearby towns, impacting bakers and retailers. A Chicago theatrical partnership seeks a Broadway theater contract in Nov 26 notes. This report covers legal moves, market reaction, and entertainment industry developments.

Mending Hyxamne Aingery Leeds New Theatrical Partaership Desgren Chicago Browdwey Theater Gore Sigs Lenses Salt Lake San Prantl Mr. Bendersen

Bond bid accepted for entire 5 percent issue

Secretary of the Treasury accepts United States Treat Company consortium led proposal for the entire 5 percent bond issue par value 30,0000. Proceeds will exceed alternative bids by 40,517. Government gains liquidity outside Treasury drawing. administration argues cheaper handling. Controversy over silver coinage and currency reform continues.

Burglary On Porch Ended Without Loss In York Home

Dr W E MeVey and Mrs MeVey were visiting at York when a burglar entered their back door, demanded money, fired a revolver, and fled after receiving two dollars. No items were stolen and the couple were unharmed.

Borgher W. E MeVey Mrs MeVey York McVey Tim

Judges Riner and Foster confer at United States Court

The United States court opened with Judge Riner of Wyoming and Judge Foster presiding. Trial activity begins as juries hear cases while docketed matters proceed. A report of police and crime notes a new “Jack the Ripper” case in progress and other local incidents.

Dipen Leverett United States Sedece Riner Wyomine CG Foster Astron

Poor Harvard alleges brutal Yale play in latest game

Boston reports Dr W A Brooks of Harvard condemns Yale rough play in Saturdays game and threatens action against the referee. He cites Hinkey’s on Wrightington as brutal and says Moffat failed to identify the offender. Harvard players reportedly escorted Yale off the field after the disputed tie.

Yale Hors Boston W. A. Brooks Harvard Yale Teban Moffat Wrightington Sir Stour Lad Yutarda Forte Plaryard

Missing ordinance sparks council confusion and blame

A chaotic record shows council members discussing a missing ordinance and misplaced minutes. Mayor Harrington endorses securing documents, while Counciman Stephenson vows to oversee restitution. the culprit remains unidentified.

Thanksgiving at Woollley Way: President Cleveland’s turkey choice

The article notes the president and Mrs Cleveland sharing a quiet Thanksgiving at Woollley. Westerly and North Stonington sources identify a bronze apmeles breed turkey proposed for the president, with birds weighing from 25 to 44 pounds and a target around 3 pounds for the meals described.

Paully Cleveland Woollley Westerly White Haven Alembly Cievelant Stonington

Investigation of Judge Augustus A. Ricks Case

A congressional committee begins examining charges by the Central Labor Union against U.S. Judge Augustus A. Ricks. The probe, led by Rep Bailey and members Lane and Benderick, focuses on fees totaling about 1500 dollars and Ricks's role as special examiner in around forty patent cases.

IsveiLaxo House Appuinte Luter Union Ageinst Ricks Hicks Eni Gwa Ateendte

Ethel Steisberg Hurt in Pony Cart Accident

The year-old daughter of A Steinhers name Ethel Steisberg was thrown from a pony cart on Chi street when a line slipped from a handler. She suffered a broken leg below the knee, while her older brother and sister rode nearby. The cart struck a telegraph pole and the child was thrown clear.

A. Steinbare Latte Eshel Steinberg A. Steinhers Chiy Street Hyesittyer

Czar Weds Princess Alix in Grand St. Petersburg Ceremony

Crowds gathered along Nevsky Prospect to witness the royal wedding procession from Anitokhotf Palace to the Winter Palace. The czar and Princess Alix rode in carriages drawn by white horses as troops lined the route and the national anthem sounded. Guards, nobles, and guests observed lavish displays, while officials and clergy joined the celebrations. The wedding was marked by demonstrations of public joy, deliberate security, and a pledge of state recognition with 40,000 impoverished citizens to be fed by the czar.

Pereceruna Nevsky Prespect Ye Anitokhotf Palace Winter Palace Micheel Hurzan Princess of Wales Irene Trusvia Iend Daeles Sergius Linda Spectatora Nicholas II Alix Pasa Varmetad Beenloo M. de Geers Lim Tin

Governor’s Efforts to Unify Board on Asylum Head Remain

Fragmented reports show the state board of charities divided over Dr. Messey and others as Dr. Moorsey remains superintendent of the state insane asylum. A Saturday meeting in the governor’s private offices with Senator Householder and board members attempted to settle how far to pursue charges and whether to remove or retire key officials.

J. H. Moorsey State Insane Asylum State Board of Charities

Board members discuss action after California trip

On the charity board several members stand ready to act while one member travels to California. Another fellow board member may align with a proposed line of action.

Board of Charities Mca Lease California

Sermon After Return From Europe At Madison Ave Church

Dr De Witt Talmage preached at Madison Avenue Presbyterian on his return from Europe. He quipped that most ministers in the country did not come from him and recalled wartime crew aboard a cyclone voyage. He praised the captain and engineer and spoke of unrecognized labors and the drift of clergy toward the ministry.

New Yoas de Witt Talmage Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Hoe Europe Alors

Prohibition Campaign Expenditure in Pawnee County

A county clerk filed statement shows total campaign spending of 60 dollars and 75 cents with major cost for printing and travel. Several named figures including John J. St. John and Dr Hamilton appear among expenditures, while Efforts attributed to A G Carruth and Fu W Fe Atchison are noted, and no direct spending by the Democratic county attorney candidate is recorded.

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Topeka conference shapes state appointments drive

In Topeka today governors elect and state officers meet amid push for jobs under the new administration. Reports note appointments may favor key figures while the public eye watches for concrete names and salary details.

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