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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1894

Page

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Four Grandchildren Die in Nyack House Fire

In Nyack New York on October 22 four grandchildren of Methodist Bishop William Taylor died in a South Nyack home fire. Two other children escaped by jumping from a window while two more perished. A laborer and several others were badly burned or seriously injured. The fire occurred after Mrs Taylor awoke to smoke and the family attempted to flee through the stairs, the house recently built and decorated. Funeral services for the burned children were held at St Pauls ME church with Reverend Mr Taylor officiating.

Nyack Hoy William Taylor Africa Kass Taylor South Nyack Mra ‘Taylor Mra Taylor Taylor Stewart William Ace Huteiet Ada Arthur Schulte Michsel Mullady Samed Edward Ints William Rath Mullady Ruth Lints St Paul's ME Church Jiam Wday Mr Taylor How Taylor

McKinley Tours West Virginia Amid Rallies

Gov. McKinley arrives by train at Hesrivetos near the Kentucky line and Mount Sterling, where a cheering crowd greets him. Students suspend classes, bands play, and impromptu speeches follow as the tour continues to Cadetsburg and Huntington with receptions and a pre-evening address planned at Coakeston.

Hesrivetos W. Va Gov. McKinley Mount Sterling Kentucky Virginia Ives Cadetsburg Huntington Guy McHinley Ashland Mr. Doolittle Sfierniean Movernor Coakeston

Peace prospects and naval history update amid Sino Japanese talks

Reports from reliable sources say peace negotiations between China and Japan may be in progress at Seal, while the Chinese press shows no confirmation and doubts the likelihood of a settlement this era. A Graphic dispatch notes renewed citations for peace, with the history of the Chinese theatre and the Pacific war cited. In Bax Puaxciico, Oct 22, Japanese publishers report three volumes of war history by Tekin and Hakubian Kau, distributed via Taner Shoiki, with exports through London and San Francisco.

Ching Deyan China Jain Tie Tein Aaying Japan Seal Bax Puaxciico Mdking Prom T Taner Shoiki Mikao San Fraucisco Ilukabian Kau Publishing Company Tekin Stone London Merlin Halson

Reed Won’t Come to Topeka Telegram Says Ex Speaker Misses Visit

A telegram to Chairman Elliott of the county central committee states ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed will not appear in Topeka. The Chicago dispatch notes it is not possible for Reed to speak, confirming the cancellation of the planned appearance and outlining the reasons.

Thomas B. Heed Kanas Elliott County Central ChicaGo Haries Hilt Toperay Topeku T. B Reem

Woman's Department Promised By Local Paper

Miss Mary McCabe named to run a permanent women's department for the paper. Her experience as a writer and news collector on women’s issues in the city backs the promise of a feature covering city events and women’s clubs, home work, and activities.

Mary McCabe Dewnman Mies McCabe Bost Pupoe Apc

Vice President Stevenson in Kubota and Kahoka Visit

The Vice President and party arrived in Kubota at 1 23 a m on Oct 22, greeted by a Kuboks tions committee led by Judge Ben Turcer and Hon TL Montgomery among others. About 4 000 citizens and schoolchildren crowded Kahoka to welcome him. Hatch introduced Mr Brerenson who spoke briefly on tariff reform and urged voters to reelect Stevenson. In Lancaster Missouri a crowd of 3 900 heard Stevenson for five minutes. The Bestor G Brown block on Quincey street near Elgin was sold at sheriff sale for 5400 to Rowington Smith Dallas, with the buyers holding title to the property.

Kanana Stevenson Kubota Kuboks Ben Turcer TL Montgomery N. J Alexenaria Kahoka Congressomn Hatch Brerenson Congress Apeemenel Laxcaster Stevensom Bestor G. Brown Quincey Street Elginh Sher LE Todey Rowington, Smith ,& Dallas Yuut To

Irishman Tried to Bomb Italians in Barracks Raid

A laboring Irishman named Patrick Miley, an alleged hypnotist, planted dynamite under several portions of a New Rochelle Italian workers’ barracks after days of sectarian clashes. A night watchman spotted the suspect wiring the devices and alerted others. Miley fled when alerted, narrowly escaping capture as officials restrained a mob from killing him. The incident followed a pattern of nightly conflicts between Italians and Irish workers in the area.

Vial New Rochelle Patrick Miley Riley Cole

Poison in coffee at Santa Hospital scare

A drastic attempt to poison inmates at the county hospital in Cal is reported. Strychnine was found in coffee, two patients harmed and one died. Investigators traced the act to a Chinese worker who had quarrelled with the steward and was discharged. He allegedly threatened vengeance.

Harrison Won't Speak For New Vine Campaign

President Benjamin Fag will not start for New Vine due to private business. He may attend events with Batt this week and speak on ex-Vice President Morton’s gubernatorial candidacy. Election law questions loom as Judge Tenon’s ruling may be appealed. Eugene Hagan represents petitioners seeking writs.

Benjamin Harrison Howe Sydnee New Youx Marcison Murton Tenon Supreme Court Eugene Hagan

Guatemala Deploys Large Forces to Mexican Frontier

Reports from Oaxaca and Guatemala City say Guatemala is sending big troop units to the border while Mexico orders thousands of troops to Acapulco and Tehuantepec. Fear grows as Barrios allegedly distributes rifles and seeks to pacify dissent amid looming conflict.

Guatemala Oaxaca Mex Acapulco Tehuantepec Mexico Tabasco Chipas

Sorry for Martin confronts Democratic party rift

Chairman J. Richardson blasted Senator Martin for opposing the party ticket saying his stance harms him politically. He noted the state convention elected the ticket and warned that Martin’s actions will not alter the election outcome.

Tam Martin J. & Richardson Democratic Atute Central Committee Farmers’ Alliance Democratic Party Benster Martin

Plot to Kill the Sultan and Armenian Plot Reported

A morning paper reports a plot to assassinate the sultan tied to Armenians in America and wider European links. Conspirators were captured at Beyroot, with executions in Adana, and Russians accused of instigating the scheme.

Sekt New Yoas Society of Anchagivt Europe Asia America Itia Turkey Beyroot Adana

Easy Victory Forecast for Atchison Topeka Board Fight

The regular Reorganization committee of Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe predicts an easy win at the Topeka stockholders meeting next Thursday, claiming over one third of all shares and seeking minority representation via cumulative voting. Opponents challenge the plan, arguing cumulative voting may be illegal under the charter and state law, while prominent directors and financiers face off in a high-stakes battle over board control and proxies.

Bante Fe Hallrouse Chaca Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company Topeka Protective Committee Atchison RB. Durval Alden Speare A. K. Holliday GS Gleed L. Severy Baosas Aldace F. Walker Walker Aere Eno Amsterdem Bankera Buldings Aken Tresdare W. Myers New York St. Louis Giphe DemocrAt Charles 5 Gleed The Kansas Archides Jrower Ur'efond Santa Me Wall Street Journal Amsterdam Poe Revsas Seers Protective Gees Aittee

Local notices and brief items from Maple Hill region

Mrs. Marty Spang died at Maple Hill on Saturday and the funeral was held there yesterday. W. S. Hixon of Topeka bought from J. H. Goddard of Maple Hill 160 acres of land two miles east of Pauline for 4202 dollars. The Whiting damage case against Water Supply Co. ended without a verdict as jurors failed to agree. Col James Bargea, a juror, was injured and the jury was discharged.

Marty Spang Mapleill W. S. Hixon Topeka J. H. Goddard Maple Hill Pauline Be Water Supply Company Hown Boon Col James Bargeas Golie Lryo

Sunday Cyclone Ravages Gueda and Winfield Areas

A Sunday cyclone struck Gueda Springs and Winfield causing widespread damage. Six frame buildings were destroyed or unroofed, the Springs bath house at $40,000 suffered heavily, and total damage reached about $10,000. Notable losses included Nat Wella’s and Tom Royal’s buildings, Teal’s livery barn, Pond Lumber yard, and the Albright block. Dr Duffield suffered internal injuries. Gov. Welter was briefly detained after his cave visit. A coal car derailment occurred west of Arkansaw City. In Wixartown, J I P Buddlesa’s warehouse was destroyed, Lynn’s store unroofed, and Haden’s sewerage line damaged. Total damages estimated near $4,000 with plate glass broken and scattered debris.

Arkansas City Gueda Springs Albright Springs Nat Wella Tom Royal Pond Lumber Company Dr. Duffield Hd Cave Arkanowas City Giattap Arkansas River

Tammany Discord Over Withdraw Request In New York Race

The fall Democratic clash over candidate withdrawals continues as Phillips Wissig yields to Grant’s demand to retire from the assembly ticket while Charles Smith resists. A conference of Democratic managers plans to address districts in New York City and Brooklyn with dual Democratic candidates. Senator Faulkner and Senator Til are expected to attend the meeting.

Phillips Wissig Tammany Democratic Assembly Grant Charles Silver Dollar) Smith Aldermapiec Isu Grant New York City Brooklyn Faulkner West Virginia Democratic Congress Loval Til

Great Republican Rally to Parade in Topeka on November 11

The Republican county central committee plans the largest campaign rally in Topeka Saturday November 11 with a morning parade representing every township. A large parade at night is also planned with strong state campaigners expected. Speakers for the meetings are not yet secured.

Republican County Central Committee Topeka Elliott

County Meetings listed this week by Chairman Elliot

County Republican committee chair Charles S Elliot schedules meetings across townships this week. Sessions occur at Berry Creek Clover Hill Mud Valley and other schoolhouses with listed officials including A J McCabe H C Safford L Perry and M Gardenhire among others.

Eliott Charles S. Elliot Republican County Central Committee Tusstuy Black EG. Wilson A. J. McCabe Perry Berry Creek H. ©. Safford and G. M. Gardenhire; Eeachool, Otta Hungate and ‘I. H Silver Lake Jax Jas HL Gay Mud Valley Elliott L. & Ferry E.B. McKeever J. M. Brown O. Tiassaic Sherman Moore Stee Rodgers Cootereli Willard Oa Safford MM. Gu Wntine TF. Duran M. Cockrell Oth House J.B. Brow

Old Engine Proves Water Jet Capacity at Fire HQ

Chief Wilmarth tests a fifty ton capacity for a water jet from the fire engine at the headquarters. The stream can deliver 85 to 100 tons, capable of reaching near any building on Race Avenue. The test showcases the engine’s potential value in major fires.

Ohiel Wilmarth Todley Rane Avenue Wilmarth

City election set to exceed nine thousand voters

The Commissioner of Elections reports a surge in registrations with more than 9,000 expected, aided by a large influx of new voters who have not voted for years. Officials say the registration drive could yield the largest city turnout in history, with about $500 cited as a record figure.

Unclear fragment on pre retirement meals and bath routine

Fragmentary text describes a January meal plan and morning routines with oranges, fruit, bouillon, biscuits, and coffee. Mentions a prime channel and a breakfast approach with cold water, perspiration, and possible spa-like activities. Names and place details are missing or garbled.

Jin Howe

Professors Chic Recalls Poultry Oddities in Tortworth Note

An OCR fragment captures a quirky tale from Tortworth about chickens, hens, and a local manor. The piece mentions Hila Koowleder, Andover, Winteranil week, and a dialogue on feeding fowl, with references to Tortworth’s Old Henne and historic structures, plus scattered names and places.

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