16 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1894
Page
1
Fragmented speech extracts urge German voters toward Democrat lines while praising woman suffrage. Statements from 1882 Republican figures Glick and Sir John are printed in German and English, contrasting political alignments, prohibition, and social issues.
Charles T. Kelly and a San Francisco Coxey army unit plan to tour California collecting signatures for a congressional petition seeking relief for the unemployed. Branches will form across the state, aiming to mass at Sacramento for the next legislature session, mirroring Washington march tactics. A Penn Princeton football date November 10 lists a location dispute for the venue, with possible sites at Trenton Princeton or nearby.
At the state Democratic convention Senator Irby chaired the campaign, Tillman revised a lengthy address opposing the constitution. The speech accuses the minority of seeking to overturn the current order and urges bolting a constitutional convention to address suffrage. It stresses alleged white supremacy and warns of a united action with Republicans and independents against the current party leadership.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports from Johannesburg that nine Portuguese soldiers and two white women were killed in an attack on a South African town. The dispatch notes Portugal declined outside help and fears Hoer forces entering Lourents Marques.
The World claims Gladstone intends to retire to pursue holy orders and possibly seek ordination, noting his health and sight. Gladstone’s stage replies that the assertions are untrue, denying the statement amid public attention.
Bellartate Attorney General Little and Secretary of State tsburn are studying the court of inquiry into candidate nominations for the upcoming election. The Jerry Slampson case was taken up after the Craig case concluded this morning. Eugene Higan represented the Democratic state central committee opposing Jerry Slampson on the official ballot. Chairman Silvey spoke for the Seventh district Democratic congressional committee advocating Linmaine on the ticker. The Rathbone judicial case from the Twenty third district scheduled for this afternoon with no decisions expected until hearings end.
Over one hundred Lutheran preachers are members of the Kauss eynol. The Lutheran synod of Kansas will continue in session until next Monday. A Unity church parlor meeting is set for tomorrow evening to organize the Unity club for the year. Grace E Gillpatrick died of consumption at 021 Fillmore street. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Thursday. Delegates from Kansas Turners societies convened and planned the next turn fest at Marysville. A national festival proposition was dropped. Ex City Jailor A R Jester was refused registration for the common elections, claiming he did not vote there and that Ty Ucke is his home.
Chinese port of Port Arthur, a Chinese fleet stronghold after the Yalu battle, reportedly captured by Japan. Japan’s parliament convenes an extra session at Hiroshima to discuss war measures. diet elects leaders and plans a seven day session. Officials assign new cabinet roles while envoys move to Corea. prisoners arrive in Tokyo.
Miss Strathmore, one of the models in the Fountain Living Picture titled The Bunih of the Pearl, suffered severe burns when a boiling water pipe heated a cold flow during a performance. She was treated at an emergency hospital and is expected to recover.
A cabinet member reports President Cleveland will visit New York en route to Washington and register to vote for the state ticket led by David G. Hi and the city ticket led by Warren Straus. He also indicates the President favors Senator Hill for New York governor this fall and may signal support while in New York.
In Warren Ohio a legal suit by Thomas Goy against Robert L Walker assignee for Governor McKinley and others ended with summary judgment against all defendants except Governor McKinley. Separately, Washington reports demand for Columbian half dollars far exceeding treasury expectations with $50,000 sold in New York in three days and heavy demand in Washington.
Ex Secretary of State John W. Foster, back from a world tour, warned Washington presbytery that Christianity spreads with commerce and Western science into China, Japan, India, and the Middle East. He cited Hindu and Mohammedan hopes for missions to the United States and noted Japanese progress outpacing Christian growth. Foster reported the Chicago Parliament of Religions weakened missionaries abroad.
Kansas City hosts the annual convention of the American International association of railway superintendents of bridges and buildings with about 50 members from major U S and Canadian railways. Topics include depressing clevers pits interlocking signals bridge inspection boiler maintenance and pile and frame trestle upkeep.
A west bound passenger train from Kansas City narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train near Linwood. Engineer Dan Hardigan and Fireman Tom Quinn leaped to safety when they spotted the ahead train in the passing track. Mail Clerk J F Dale jumped to safety as the engine halted with minor injuries reported to others. Railroad officials expect an investigation and potential disciplinary action.
coroner's inquest found that Birch Adams died by suicide with a self inflicted gunshot wound Sunday evening the bullet entered the right side of the head and the wound showed powder burns funeral held at the West street residence earlier today
Rumor in Corning area claims the governor ticket led by Cyrus Corning was omitted from the official ballot. Assistant Secretary Zercher says a proof from Hamilton Printing shows no Corning line printed, with vacant columns left for a possible later inclusion. In a separate matter, Ebenezer M. Byers estate case concludes with Henry Wirner named sole committee of one to manage the estate amid Byers remaining in a Philadelphia hospital.
The Rocky Mountain News marks the hundredth anniversary of the silver dollar noting its 3714 grains of pure silver and its role in early U S currency. It cites mint history from 1794 to 1785 and contemplates the coin’s enduring value in a republic.
Lexow Committee reports threats to stop illegal vote manufacturing by "insane paupers" and the destitute. Letters warn justice officials and Blackwell's Island institutions of likely registrant fraud while police extortion inquiries focus on bribery and misconduct.
The will of J. J. Vawter revealed estate valued at about 12000 dollars. Louisa K. Vawter named administrator with widow Bre Vawter receiving one portion of property. George MM Jollart and Violet dl Collum grandchildren each receive portions. debts and heirs listed include Joke Henry, William Clarence, and daughters Caroline Hinman, Lougniv Collum, Martha Simpson, Harriet Mente, and Sabrina Stout.
Involving Henry Vilur Colgate Boyt and Charles Cully, Northern Pacific faces a $2,008,000 claim of unlawful dealings. The case names Brayton and others, with legal action tied to Hemorrats Must Stand Together, as New York Senator and Democratic campus committee members urge unity to avoid congressional loss.
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