28 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
1
A delegate argues that their group equally deserves assistance, contending fair treatment and resources for all involved. The stance emphasizes shared burdens and the pursuit of equity among participants in the matter.
The True Mississippi Congress opened debate on a proposed bounty for exported agricultural products supported by protective tariffs. California delegates argued farmers deserve government aid while opponents warned such bounty harms free trade and burdens farmers. The session also moved to refer the resolution after parliamentary wrangling and discussed appointments for state treasurer with rivalry among candidates including George Seward and Winson Srepont.
November 28 reports that G Hobband president of the Geographical Society was awakened by a call about Grover Cleveland being unwell. The inquiry led to a humorous scene as Grandison the coachman confirmed the president wandered about the house in his shirt after a mistaken illness scare.
The Utes are reported moving into San Juan County Colorado and Utah as per Indian agent D P Day records. Separately a Moscow dispatch notes Armenians in the Caucasus aiding rebels in Turkey with arms.
A wary state house insider questions two payroll positions deemed unwarranted by law. One is state house guide, the other superintendent of state house grounds. Created by the executive council, salaries shifted from council contingency to legislative appropriation. Current guards and grounds chief draw 800 dollars yearly, amid doubts over legality and necessity.
A traveler from Ushfaruia died on the train near this place last evening. The innkeeper said he was operating on a Caesar case and was en route to a Denver hospital. He used the name Charles Hose Russ, about 40 years old, in worn workingman's clothes, with no known friends. He will be buried in Los Angeles.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Carnegie, Cleveland, and currency reform. Mentions preparations for a major political clash, core figures like Hayes, Cleveland, and Bruggers, and warnings against using reform to provoke labor conflicts. References a return to gold or currency stability.
A Kansas City Times dispatch reports Major Calvin Hood of Moill has not withdrawn from the U S Senate race. Ex Governor Eskridge states Hood is remained in the contest and would inform if withdrawal was planned. Fred Newman confirms Hood’s continued candidacy amid legislative selection. A separate item mentions a new El Paso to White Rock Island rail franchise with a Dec 1 1907 operation target and bets on Rock Island influence.
An English syndicate plans to acquire bonds totaling 150000.006 dollars, signaling a major investment in a new railway project. The move reflects cross Atlantic finance backing a large scale railroad venture and aims to secure long term funding for construction and expansion.
Maven Cacus Pa Nov 26 A large English syndicate seeks government endorsement of bonds for a transcontinental air line railroad from New York to San Francisco via Chicago surveying through Carbon County and Duck Chunk. They expect 51 percent of stock to the government in exchange for backing and claim surveys from the Mississippi to the Delaware River are complete with construction set to begin next spring and a five year span to connect New York and Chicago.
Residents of Lebron fear a Chicago man named Geo Little staged a farm gear spree. He bought ten farms plows cultivators and farm supplies then ordered 25 horses and 400 Nelson Morris steers. Local officials deemed him crazy and he left town with a mule cart and a bag of house cats unable to pay his hotel bill.
The memory of Princess Bismarck will be interred at Warzen in a quiet funeral. Prince Bismarck has received numerous condolence messages from rulers and dignitaries including Emperor William, the Austrian premier, the crown prince of Denmark, the king of Saxony, and other German princes.
A fragment recalls a New York visit by Kohlsaat and Pulitzer in London last summer with dinner in Hyde Park. Pulitzer questions Kohlsaat about Chicago paper methods and Robinaat’s courtroom account ends with Pulitzer’s remark about breaking newspaper traditions. An unrelated Nov 8 court filing accuses Police Justice Driver of neglect of duty and sharing green goods proceeds with Edward Parmely Jones.
Bar ney Foote a Fairfield seminary student went insane after a football injury. He assaulted a roommate and led frightened students in a violent rampage, tossing a valise and a water pitcher, then leaping from a second story window. Parents from Deansville transported the incapacitated student to a clinic. In another note, a Turkish commission to probe Armenian outrages aboard La Bourdonnais faced accusations of bias toward Armenian brigands.
Gold flowed into the treasury in New York, with clerks counting about 25 million dollars. From early morning through late hours officials and watchmen labored gathering the gold, about 23 million of which arrived amidst preparations for inspectors from Washington to assist the treasurer.
A Shanghai memorial signed by over 150 high officials accuses Li Hung Chang of corruption and treason, alleging he aided Japan and betrayed China. The document blames Prince Kung and other officials for selling state secrets and plotting the overthrow of the empire, urging instant punishment and dismissal. Reports from Tianjin to Manchuria describe unrest, exodus, robbery, and Chinese forces retreating, with stories of a possible peace envoy to Japan.
Report from Roubaix cites Steven Angell on France's hard economic times linked to a new protective tariff. Authors contrast with United States policy, noting declines in exports to Spain and Sardinia over the 39 months ending Sept 1894, fueling calls for legislative change.
A Vienna dispatch to the Standard reports the Rothschild syndicate will confer to decide if the last currency reform loans of 4,000,000 florins should be placed on the market. It is stated that the gold for the American loan is already in the hands of the syndicate.
The supreme court, reviewing a Jay county case, held that May Day a holiday law does not apply to selling intoxicating liquor, only to commercial and banking transactions. A lower court indictment for drunkenness on Memorial Day was affirmed.
Nov 24 The dawr Ocean prints Nat Goodwin denial letters claiming Chicago papers misrepresented a stage incident. A Chicago event last evening is described with Robson recounting a private meeting and a dramatic backstage moment. The writer defends Goodwin’s character and artistry, urging readers not to misjudge him.
A historical note describes a monster ocean balloon prepared for an ambitious expedition. The craft carries a hydrogen propulsion system, 24 000 pound drag rope, provisions for three months, meteorological instruments, ballast, fuel, and securing gear. Crews expect weeks to complete loading as the project aims to lift from the sea and reach Antarctic regions.
A disrupted financial notice from New York banks reports five million taken and bond payments, with details on loan items, interest accrual from gold deposits, and weekly statements. Names appear garbled but indicate subservient operations and payments amid debt handling.
Fragmentary historical note shows a judge deferring on convening a special grand jury. Mentions names like Grant Jory, Koistive Cook, Sheryl Goole, Col, and Judge Mignard. Indicates pressure from press and lawyers, with some leakage and suppression of facts.
John Beaton of Atchipon a leading member says he will not seek the speakership and addresses the next session about pledges. Representative Seaton urges members to avoid pledges to prevent harming legislation and party unity. Seaton supports Col Alexander Warner for Kanvas speaker and aligns with the Warner campaign.
The czar’s popularity rises daily as crowds cheer his ward and the palace guards are reduced for the wedding day. Citizens believe he will permit spectators at the procession, showing delight in his policy with no creed change. New Challengen report notes New York clubs inviting London Athletes for next year’s competition under the New York A C.
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