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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1894

Page

3

Prominent Red Men leader resigns amid accusations

In Atchison a former grand chief of records for the Order of Red Men, D. Weigant, faced resignation amid reports of financial shortages. He allegedly controlled funds from several orders and may have diverted money to cover deficits. Meanwhile, Amam-whe’s burial rumor prompted denials from family members in Leavenworth. In Atchison and nearby counties, barns burned in storms and a farmer was murdered near Sheridan. Authorities captured suspects in a highway robbery case from Cowley county. Charters were granted to new enterprises in Dodge City, Galena, and Coffeyville.

Estroxia Order of Red Men Corel Lield Olice Beqauss Wolf Atchison Develo Jesus Leavenworth Weigant Wilich Knights of Raised United Workman Sheridan Coats Parmer Hexit Fanery Williams Whee Wiliams Stix John Wilson Rollers

Vote Transportation Scandal Warning in Kansas

The Populist state central committee chairman says about 25 000 Kansas voters could return home to vote if offered free transportation. Attorney General Little explains chapter 77 prohibits use of money or other inducements to influence votes and forbids railroads or agents from providing free rides or tickets to induce voting for any candidate.

Broidenthal State Central Committee Kansas Republican State Central Committee Breidential Lillie Kunsia Isus Ulliver Little Hag Thave Hurist

Santa Fe Rebates Case Ties to Major Packers Pressure

Chicago dispatch reports Receiver Aldace F. Walker avoided grand jury disclosure on Santa Fe rebates after pressure from two of the world’s largest shippers who warned the Santa Fe would lose freight if he testified. Officials fear more witnesses could reveal widespread rebates and other firms protested his silence. The piece also notes a health ad touting Dr Price's Aculina baking powder as safer than rivals.

Chicago Aldace F. Walker Federal Grand Jury Santa Fe al Dace F. Walker Robinaos Walker Sair Robinson

How to Be Athletic Lecture At School Of Physics Culture

Dr Stewart spoke to pupils and a large audience last night on athletic training. He compared ancient developing exercises with modern routines, stressing strength as the aim, deep breathing, and the benefits to circulation and digestion. He praised gymnastic training for women and children and urged early physical education.

Stewart School of Physics

Harmony in England: Rosebery and Kimberly in Harmony

Lonopos October 20 The Thea Press association reports no truth to rumors of a serious dispute between Lord Rosebery and the Earl of Kimberly. Foreign office confirms full harmony in Britain’s China Japan peace talks with Kimberly aware of all dispatches. A concert at Library hall October 22 supports the Catholic church. Admissions 5 cents. Prescott Co. moves to 128 West Eighteenth Street.

Lord Rosebery Earl of Kimberly Lonopos Thea Press Association Foreign Office Great Britain China Japan Narbery the Assumption Church Modocs

Yalu River Clash Report Sparks Fierce Fighting

Dispatches from Shanghai and London report heavy losses as Chinese and Japanese forces clash on the Yalu River. Japanese crossing the river is claimed and repulsed with high casualties on both sides. Chinese claims vary and details remain uncertain amid troop movements toward Tianjin and Port Arthur repairs. The report notes British permission to aid Chinese forces and mentions the Polar Star and other Russian ships en route to China.

Loxpos Adispatch Shanghai Yala Yalu Swaxenay Wei Hai Woi Tang Chow Port Arthur Ee Place Weit Hai China Japan

Pension ruling limits service termination dates in claims

In Wasaineron Oct 20 Assistant Secretary of the Interior Heynolds ruled that section 7 401 revised statutes restricts the legal termination of service in pension cases to only two dates: the discharge date for reasons other than term expiration and the organization disbandment date due to term expiration. A war department commencement finding will be accepted as final, over ruling the previous rule that paid coincidences determined service periods.

Wasaineron War Department Interior Department

Patriarchal Fraud Tarnishes Hawaiian Commissioner Claim

A man calling himself a Hawaiian commissioner to oppose Queen Liliuokalani pension was active in Honolulu bars and hotels. He befriended politicians, secured advances from sponsors, and vanished as locals pursued him. Brannon posed as a commission member from Hawaii and drew funds awaiting remittance from Spreckels.

Miewlerge Cormmeacs J. F. Brannon Honolulu Brannon Spreckels San Francisco

Ex-Policemen Arrested After Lexow Inquiry

Ex captain Doherty and several ward detectives were arrested on bench warrants issued after Lexow committee findings. Ex sergeants Liebera Parkerson Jordan Clark and McKenna among those detained on extortion charges substantiated during the defendent's trial. Also notes an unrelated wrestling challenge from Francisco about a world title in catch-as-ccan.

Lexow New York New Yorks Doherty Hock Mebun Liebera Parkerson Jordan Clark McKenna Defendent

New Army Tactics and Comprehensive Regulations Near Completion

Washington October 20 The new army regulations near completion with three fourths approved by Gen Schofield and final approval by the secretary of war expected in two or three weeks The volume may be ready for distribution before year end It broadens military law on rank precedence appointments uniforms furloughs desertions post canteens ceremonies pay and more It also interests militia and national guard as state troops adopt these regulations The War Department has overseen the work with veterans Col Corbin Gilmore Babock and Lt John J French guiding the process The regulations draw on a century of army life from Steuben through Winfield Scott to present day practice

Washington Geo. Echofield Secretary of War War Department National Guard Vnce Corbin Gilmore Babcock Nen John J. French Schofield Baron Steuben Winfield Scott

Wheat and grain markets show firmness on export reports

The export business in wheat remained firm as prices rose in Liverpool and Chicago opened higher. Bullish San Francisco export outlooks and a strong New York opening supported grains including corn oats and hogs while pork lard and butter markets varied amid receipts and shipments data. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Sampson at 316 Topeka Avenue.

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Over Fits Sire Winslow's Soothing Sed for Teething

An unclear OCR note describes teething aids and soothing remedies. It mentions gums, pain relief, and a medicinal preparation with references to Winslow and curds. The fragmentary text lacks clear facts or identifiable names to confirm a specific event or product launch.

Sire Winslow

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