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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1895
Page
2
Reports from Constantinople and the Asiatic provinces estimate Armenian losses at up to 40,000 deaths and 60,000,000 in property destruction. Experts warn famine and exposure threaten winter survival, with famine and food shortages predicted across effected districts. Ambassadors weigh actions as gunboats may move toward the Dardanelles amid calls to secure the Porte.
Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Fitzsimmons in Houston Texas a boy. The Akron street railway and GE plant were sold to a New York syndicate for 1 200 000 dollars. Earthquake shocks were felt in Athens Uresco Thebis Corinth and other towns. Thomas Cols a New York photographer killed himself and might have maimed for life Miss Carrie Plate at Newark New Jersey. Waorrensburg residents guarantee county cost of a proposed courthouse at not more than 50 000 dollars. Revenue officers report whisky seized in Union County Tennessee. The still operated near a church with a deacon leading the moonshiners. Charles A Dana led a Cuban meeting at Cooper Union New York. Congressman Sul eer spoke the panacea. Cuban independence strong measures adopted. John Bardsley former Philadelphia city treasurer seeks pardon after a 15 year sentence and 67 000 dollar fine. Insurgent bands derail a train in Culburien District Santa Clara Province killing and wounding many. The insurgents burned and derailed the cars. St Clair Havel Mount Carmel clerk of the Sugreuse court of Titingis killed by a Robin son on the Big Four railway. Griffin Johnston son of Albert Sidney Johnston dies in Los Angeles from injuries suffered after a fall.
Storm damage across Indiana leaves Elwood glass factory casting hall demolished with two injured. McCoy lamp chimney factory lifted from its foundation. Franklin glass works roof torn off and gas stations destroyed. Alexandria plate glass works badly wrecked. About 700 workers out of work, 300 more affected. Losses near 100000 dollars unspecified for some sites.
A steamer believed to be the J Emery Owen and her barges Michigan and Nicholson from Buffalo laden with coal were driven ashore near Glencoe twenty miles north of Chicago. Heavy seas prevent launch of lifeboats. vessels rescued by tugs and several ships at risk with at least twenty five men in peril onboard.
An east bound freight on the Pennsylvania railroad broke in two near Richey, injuring several and tossing crew from the caboose. Conductor J Pherson was thrown from the window and badly hurt, flagman Welch fell fifty feet from the caboose. Others suffered cuts and injuries including A Wilson N Morengo Ohio N Vance Marietta Ohio and 4 D Weber Decatur Indiana. A severe wind storm caused widespread damage to oil derricks with losses in the hundreds of thousands. No lives reported.
Nov 27 in Texas reports the body of John Mack aged 0 found hanging from a tree limb near Greenville in a neighboring county. The incident appears to be death by own action following an assault on his sister aged 12. His father says the youth feared he would hang himself since the incident came to light.
Chicago reports a blaze between 12 and 1 this morning destroyed Arnold Bros packing house and meat market on Haymarket square. Property damage estimated at 125000 dollars with 25000 dollars to another asset.
Treasury officials report from Atlanta that the Chinese theatrical enterprise at the exposition failed peculiarly. Twenty three Chinese women connected with it have gone to San Francisco. Congress allows foreigners tied to the exposition to remain in the country one year after the fair's close, delaying their removal.
Milwatxne Wisconsin November 27 Senator Hill drew about 400 listeners at his first public lecture in the city. The audience, mainly old line Democrats, heard his defense of liberty as noninterference with personal customs and habits. He urged loyalty to the Monroe Doctrine, voiced support for Cuban independence, and condemned worship of titles and Americans courting foreign courts.
W Orvis of Severy Kansas was found dead in bed before noon. Foul play is suspected and an inquest is underway. He had been robbed of government bonds months earlier and someone left a note guiding recovery. Some believe the murder aims to hide the bond theft.
E P Bisley elected president D B Robinson vice president and Aldace E Walker chairman of the board by the reorgan ization committee of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway. Also reports counterfeiters arrested in Missouri with two men in jail and missing bills found. Weather notes say storm not west of the Rockies with cold Pacific coast conditions and snow in Nevada Oregon Washington. Autonomy for Cuba discussed in Barcelona by Republican leaders proposing a manifesto. Springfield fire destroys a South Campbell street stable, loss up to 15000 with many horses killed.
J. M. Robb, conductor of train No. 35 from this city, died at the company's hospital in Las Vegas after being badly scalded in the collision with the Santa Fe limited near Shoemaker on November 27. The death was attributed to steam burns sustained during the wreck.
New York Nov 22 Gov Mortons commission on legislative reform heard views from Senator Mullen and Speaker Fish on Alt Sterne suggested propositions. Proposals include publishing notice 30 days before private bill intro, urging committees to report promptly, require reasons for or against bills to accompany them, appoint a legislative council to scrutinize bills, and empower committees to hear testimony on merits.
A nicely dressed woman visiting President Cleveland, in November at Wasursarox, attempted a formal greeting but misfired, calling him Grover. The president and the official party shared a hearty laugh as he responded politely while she recovered.
A Nov letter from Catherine Seymour asks Santa Claus for a dolls and writing paper. In Washington, the Kansas Congressional delegation plans resolutions to probe the arrest and imprisonment of Consul Waller, asserting the United States holds a right to trial records.
Osmana Neb Nov 27 A Union Pacific freight train was halted by a rare wind storm while descending the steep Penn hill in Wyoming. Brakes were released with full steam but the gusts proved too strong to control the train, stopping its progress on the grade.
A severe windstorm in Axpenson Indiana caused the destruction of the colored United Church, a new building, and demolished a covered bridge near Mission news at Jonesboro. The third story of a rubber works building collapsed, injuring James Howard who was trapped by falling walls.
John Bates a Brasato area farmer near Branson Brasato Brasato Missouri committed suicide by shooting himself yesterday due to domestic difficulties. In Ardmore Indian Territory an assignment was executed by Glean & Peoples general merchandise and gents furnishers with a Gainesville Texas branch. Invoice value totals 260000 and liabilities 345000.
Chilés-Drexel home for union printers votes to send a committee to Colorado Springs after careful review of evidence to investigate charges against Superintendent Shumen. Mona Bantellier’s millinery shop in Sedalia closes by assignment with assets $3,500 and no creditors. A Topeka novelty steak and fresh oysters offer appeal for Thanksgiving. Special Thanksgiving Day train from Santa Fe to Kansas City with $3 fare.
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