27 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1894
Page
1
Timothy Stover of Lola named assistant secretary of state in a reported appointment by Secretary Eawards. The move sparks debate over patronage and the distribution of state offices among factions.
The report outlines Republican state officer appointments and rivalries. Blanche K Brave and Harry Overholks are linked to sought positions, with discussions on secretary of state appointments, including Timothy Siover and George Stover. Names like John M Brown, Otis L Atherton, David Overmyer, and Jos Lowe appear in staking claims for clerkships and boards. The piece notes expected reactions from old-guard politicians and looming confirmations before the legislature adjourns.
Iten of Cherokee county reports a secretary of state candidate two-is named chief clerk at a salary of a year. George Higgin of the ceraee and Thames Hiskey of Sherman county are being considered for a clerk position at 1,000 dollars. George Cote has appointed Turtle to a position in his office and Tulie to front Girard. Austiioc Cole home and was formerly a clerk to the pension office. Edmuad Stanley has prepared any of tid wlinge bot Freeland, con supervisor with wt Wichits ranaty, is there and id bike to be as assistants orate Enperia nidedt.
Senator John Sherman criticized a new newspaper claim that bonds would be issued and vented through the treasury, arguing for an independent treasury akin to the English model. He defended keeping the treasury as a representative of the people, not executive dictation, and warned against altering long standing fiscal traditions. He stressed the treasury should report to Congress and remain free from presidential influence.
Nov 23 Barauis Princess Miiserek wife of Pelace Biamarct Vallarsia died this morning after a fever worsened yesterday. Prince Bismarck arrived yesterday evening and attended her passing. Public subscriptions were being collected for mourners. Also reported: Mrs Hanash C Holloway died of heart disease. Several local deaths noted in New York and nearby towns.
Governor Lewelling presses for the resignation of Dr. John F. McCasey over mismanagement allegations at the state insane asylum. McCasey reluctantly steps down after board pressure and a court injunction seeks to block replacements. The board of charities accepts his resignation and considers immediate transfer of duties to the assistant superintendent while a successor is named.
North Topshs man Isear Byers sues Dr A Dawson in district court seeking 10000 damages for injuries from a scaffold fall misdiagnosed as not breaking bones. Byers alleges permanent disability with a limb shortened two inches and reliance on crutches.
Chicago Armenians claim recent attacks in Satsde Armenia were carried out under direct government authority. Private advices from Constantinople allege the moorish maid of Mooshi who oversees district religious matters ruled Mosche, including Saessun, under the sultan’s decoration. In other news, Garry E. Trolt purchased 1.6 billiard balls at 32 Kanses to refit and improve a billiards hall, inviting friends and billiards patrons to enjoy the updated venue. The State Journal’s Want and Miscellanies section notes well over 22 local Topeka readers can be reached through Oliver papers.
On November 27 the Associated Pioneers of California honored early settlers with a dinner recalling the state’s first veterans. About thirty-two of the original 160 veterans attended as speeches honored General John C. Fremont and the Pathfinder legacy. A memorial committee was formed to memorialize Fremont and Culgries with a commemorative event.
Large entry list for the International Cycle Hall tournament at Madison Square Garden this week. World champion A A Zummermam leads a field of top professionals in a 24 hour race with strong foreign champions and local rivals including Jotioson and Gond in fierce competition.
Gen Hernandes, Venezuela’s war minister, residing in Lake Placid for the winter, requests permission from New York authorities to ship ten does and two chicks from the Adirondacks to Venezuela. No place names or birds are currently in South America. Venezuela plans to introduce new stock.
A cable dispatch from Sopengagen dated November 27 reports that an imperial decree has stripped Li Hung Chang of all his honors while allowing him to retain his current functions. The note notes the unusual severance yet preserves his office duties.
In Sallasak Texas prayers were offered for rain as wagene haul aqua to private homes. Reports from New York note a Brooklyn bridge parachute stunt by Henry Mevier and Engitshau. police dispute the tale. Massachusetts farmers form committees to lobby for tuberculus tests reform and damages. Judge Weldmans meets with foreign office officials after Queen Liligulslun case. Senator John Martin to leave for Washington as term ends and executions policy looms.
In Selma on November 23 four military companies were ordered to stand by for possible action toward Montgomery if Kolb supporters attempt to seize the state capitol. Armories are guarded after a Perry County crowd tried to take ammunition. Governor Jones says he fears no major trouble and vows orderly handling of inauguration day.]}
The only son of Governor Pennoyer of Oregon, Nathaniel Wonandyer Pennoyer, aged MY years, died at Williams College from typhoid fever after two weeks illness. He was a member of the freshman class, taken to the college infirmary, and had been convalescing until Saturday morning when peritonitis set in. A telegram went to his parents. his mother was approaching Chicago when she learned of the death.
A report from Wasninerox notes James G Blaine, famed diplomat, may have a grave marked only by initials J G with no monument as per his own instruction to bury him without a headstone near the Hickory tree at the David Blaine site. The story also mentions court martial considerations and legal petitions in the Iron Hail case surrounding attorney allowances.
Chauncey M Depew criticizes the new income tax as applied to railroad earnings. He notes deduction by the Catamaœes railway from art earnings and warns the law may be unconstitutional or fail to be enforced without funding. He predicts stockholders and investors with incomes near the 4000 limit will bear the tax impact.
The repair of the Ray sas avenue bridge will start tomorrow night. Contractor Swalisan plans night work to avoid traffic, with completion targeted in two weeks after which the area should be quieter and the bridge safer.
A. Rnible appeared before Judge Foster and pleaded guilty to stealing a registered package from the Portia post office in Jewell county about six years ago. He, a former Rock Island station agent at Dodge City, was described as faithful, and a suggestion for leniency was made based on his good record.
A robbery at Canadian Texas targeted a $25 000 express shipment from Koro et Chu to George Isades. Bandits opened 4 shots as the train stopped. Sheriff McCue engaged the robbers, several guards wounded, one struck down and killed, others hurt. Police pursued the assailants after the firing.
A Summer Blize is a musical fare comedy slated for the firahdoppen house on December 7 with Darling and Atkinson’s new theater at the old Y 31 to open by December 10. The county commissioners granted Central Investment permission to build a sewer. A train from Kansas City to Chicago cut thirteen hours. a Topeka City line clocked one hour thirty five minutes. A human hand found on the Shunganunga bank near Houyhman’s home is likely from a woman. The Epworth League plans a Thanksgiving pound social at the First ME Church tonight with a small auction of useful items. Tom Wilkerson returns from Colorado after tracking a bicycle thief. John Stewart’s bicycle recovered near Low Juntt but a local error incurred a fine. Market notices urge Thanksgiving dinners at Packing House, Pusking House, and Hiiee Market with prices.
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