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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1894

Page

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Night Express Hold Up by Seven Masked Men

A bold robbery near Quantico Va as seven masked gunmen dynamited the express car, stole safes, and fled on the engine toward Jersey City. Rewards offered. police pursuit begins with officers dispatched from nearby towns.

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Mis Story of a Voter Registration Fraud Case

A commission report details George Weaver's failed registration after inconsistent age claims and a forged birth entry. Weaver’s mother testified to a 1878 birth year, but officials found the birth record likely forged and the date of birth unclear. The election commissioners ruled Weaver did not qualify as a legal voter.

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California Trail Robbers Net Over Fifty Thousand Dollars

Two tall robbers halted the Central Overland near Davisville securing four sacks of coin valued between 510,000 and 54,000. Wells Fargo and Southern Pacific post a 2000 reward for each robber and 5000 for recovery plus the state reward. Loot reportedly includes three sacks of gold and one of silver, with the total near 51,000 to 54,000.

California Sackase Central Davisville Wells-Pargo

Death notices of Henry Dowding and Dennis Dewey

Henry Dowding died at 4 a m at his home on Tyler Street after alcohol poisoning. He owned a meat and fruit business, held life insurance, and left no children from two marriages. Dennis Dewey, state librarian since 1881, died at his Tyler Street home after a prolonged illness, his death attributed to hepiorifiage of the brain and associated decline.

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Grand JURY NO INDICTMENT FOR Turner in counterfeit case

The grand jury at Leavenworth did not indict Frank J. Turner who was arrested last summer in the Poppendick building on a counterfeit charge. It indicted Teer and Hoffhines as accomplices. Turner’s illness was given as reason for not indicting him. Attorney W A S Bird demanded Turner's release, but officials said he was rearrested on the same charge and before United States Commissioner Mileham on Monday. A Viking ship exhibit in the Field Columbian Museum in Chicago drew praise from Pa do Chaillly and others during the World’s Fair events.

Frank J. Turner Poppendick Selon Leavenworth Turner Teer Hoffhines W. A S&s. Bird Fae Ee Mileham Columbias Museum Chaicaga Pa Do Chailly Athur J. K. Boyeson Nicolay Grovstad Chicago

Out of the Church His Sin Demanded Public Action

A church community faced calls for decisive action after a member’s alleged sin. Leaders sought accountability, while congregants weighed reform and discipline in a tense public response. The case highlighted church authority and communal oversight.

Rule of the Church Charges Punishment for Breckinridge Credit

In Paris Kentucky on October 13 Mount Horeb church Lefayette County suspended Col Colonel Breckinrige from the sacraments until February 1 1895 after he confessed guilt and asked prayers. Pastor Rev Charles Y. Thompson quotes church law defining suspension until rededication and public acts to protect religion and community good.

Paris W.G P. Breckin‘Tidge Commanion Mount Horeb Church Lefayette County Charles YT. Thompson Kentucky Mount Floral Church Breckinrige Christ Aem

Has the Czar Cancer

A Berlin dispatch to the Daily News says St Petersburg medical circles circulate that the czar may suffer a kidney cancer. Hereditary links in the Rotiswolf line are noted with Empress Alexandra and other royal connections cited. European specialists may convene at Corfu after the czar arrives.

Lexpos Daily News Erlin St. Petersburg Alexandria Nicholas Louise Prussia William Alexandris Nickolasoes Grand Duke Leuchtenberg Nikolai Nixolxswitch Olga Wurtemberg Corfu

United States Declines Involvement In China Japan War

The United States, urged by the quadruple alliance of Great Britain France Germany and Russia, declines to join any foreign intervention. It reiterates a long standing policy of avoiding entangling alliances and prioritizing its own affairs while acknowledging the desirability of peace in the China Japan conflict.

Waseisetos United States Great Britain France Germany Russia China Japan

Earth Burning Near Horneck Threatens 2000 Acres

A large area of 320 acres near Horneck is burning with ashes six inches to six feet deep. The fire, first seen in June, continues beneath the surface at red heat and may expand to about 2,000 acres. D Vawter, 83, died at 1013 Lincoln Street. Governor John PF 52 John, visiting New York, returns to Kansas after October 25 for two speeches daily until election.

Horneck Johan PF John New York Kansas

Henry George on Parties and Power in Chicago Speech

Henry George criticizes all parties for power's temptations and urges concrete reform demands. He warns that Democratic machines in New York and Chicago wield blackmail taxes, a standing army, and bureaucratic control, calling for specific policy pledges over vague principles. He contrasts silver money debates with broader political corruption and party failure.

Henry George Grover Cleveland Asia Sgenak Chigaman Li Jung Chung United States Mvst State Senate New York Abram Hewitt City of State of Congress of the Chicago United State Asis Democratic Party

San Bernardino women nominate non-partisan ticket

The San Bernardino women held a convention electing a full country ticket with temperance emphasis. Candidates from full tickets were chosen, and the November 3 election will see women voting in all precincts. Delegates were excited as partisan talks faded to a unified civic goal.

San Bermerrino Cal San Bernanvingo San Bernardino

Bloody Hungarian riot ends in Maltby shooting spree

A drunken man opened fire with a shotgun during a Maltby Pa disturbance linked to Hungarian tensions. One victim was killed and several others wounded as police responded to the chaotic scene. Investigators toll ongoing as the community reels from the violent outburst.

Drunken riot ends in multiple deaths near Maitby settlement

At Maitby near this city a drunken riot left one dead, two fatally wounded and two seriously injured. Victims include George Sivoska aged 17 and Lizzie Fosky 16, with John Jenkins 28 and Maggie Moore among the wounded. A Slav, Patoski, fired on bystanders, leading to a chaotic end as gunfire spread through the street and three attackers fled to a boarding house. Two suspects were arrested and weapons recovered from a pond.

Wiiwie Barre Maitby George Sivoska Lizzie Fosky Johns Jenkins Maggie Moore Thomas Moore Michael Paoloski Patoski Baloon John Moore Flo Dan Ryan Ryan Spi Moore John Jenkins Wold George Sivosak Kingston

Bitter Attack on Catholic Church By Morgan at Bishop Convention

Morgan former Indian commissioner under Harrison told the state Baptist convention that Catholics manipulate politics. He claimed the pope would seek Washington recognition as ambassador for a political sovereignty and charged Catholics mostly vote Democratic. He criticized Archbishop Ireland and said American archbishops were plotting against free schools and free institutions.

Morgan Republicas Ireland United States America Sgaiher Free Schools Free Institutions of America

Pugilist Sullivan Negotiates Farm Lease in South Framington

In South Framington Massachusetts on October 15 Jobs L Sullivan renowned pugilist negotiates leasing the Davis farm, plans to retire from the stage and take up residence on the estate. The Davis property is described as large and well located. In North Topeka Gordon Street, Paul Martin four months old died last night of croup and was sent to Wamego for burial.

South Framington Mass Jobs L. Sullivan Pugilist Davis Farm Davis Estate Paul Martin G F. Martin Gordon Street North Topeka Wamego

Parkhurst Denounced at City Meeting Over Moral Reform

Dr. Parkhurst faced vocal opposition after a woman allegedly assaulted him in a public hall during his address. The crowd debated municipal corruption and reform, with Parkhurst urging citizens to combat vice and support strong measures to curb city-wide moral decline.

A. Parkturs Fur City Lenmiertis Dr. L'Arle Parkhurst Wien

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