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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1894
Page
3
Fragmented, garbled report notes veteran affairs and literary figures, with references to a writer Saale and others. The text mentions preparations, remedies, and a public notice style fragment about seniors and possible sale items, all conveyed in a damaged period voice.
The German Social Democratic congress met in Lille ball Horulia to debate salary reductions for party officials and editors. A proposed maximum yearly salary of 750 was urged, with opponents arguing editors would resign for better pay elsewhere and that the party must prioritize working people over staff.
A fire thirty years past in Monheir County Colorado spread from spontaneous combustion on Volcuso Hill near Marshall. It raged underground, venting red glow and cinders through outlets, destroying millions in coal property and forcing miners to flee as vents collapsed near the drift opening.
Standard Oil Company Maited and the legal fight over absorbing independent refineries was halted by a state supreme court injunction. John G. Carter of Franklin Pa opposed the takeover, securing the injunction which became permanent without full discussion of the underlying questions. In St Joe Mo grave robbing case, Thomas Tinsley buried after appendicitis was moved. casket filled with earth.
A daring break in Ottawa at Greendel’s store ends with a gunfight as thieves smash the plate glass and flee with clothing, hats, shoes, underwear, and $9 in silver. In Lawrence, plans for the Kansas National Guard encampment at Forest Park bring expected crowds and costs. Ottawa YWCA concludes sessions with delegates departing, while nearby Coryville sees a franchise dispute between gas companies. Wichita pursues a house for repentant women and Hutchinson gears up for a major irrigation convention with equipment displays and speakers.
Jane Porter sues Leavenworth Electric Railroad and Leavenworth Light and Heating in district court for $10000 damages claiming her husband died from injuries in boiler rooms on Choctaw street September 7 1894 due to overseer carelessness.
Commissioner John E Frostland of the Santa Fe notes irrigation efforts are waning, hindering immigration expectations. He mentions recent land sales in Kansas but predicts limited activity this fall and a more active spring, as harvest excursions bring many land hunters from nearby towns and Missouri.
The Figaro reports that Goumania has joined the Triple Alliance of Austria, Italy, and Germany. It notes that the Servian king’s Vienna visit may presage further changes in the dreibund and cites Paris dispatches from Get 22.
De Wolf Hopper injured his left arm and suffered internal injuries after collapsing while impersonating a drunken man during a Broadway Theatre show. The accident occurred at the 62nd performance as spectators witnessed the comic actor fall, prompting attention from bystanders and backstage staff.
Reports from Livadia and Warsaw detail the czar's worsening condition with arsenical poisoning cited by Vienna papers. The czarina suffers hysteria and paralysis while nervous collapse spreads through the royal family. Doctors warn the illness may be fatal, with rumors of an imperial ukase naming Grand Duke Michael as heir.
Deputy Sheriff Albert returns from Greece with a gruesome relic. On the Canadian river bank near Tharber a skeleton remains bound by rusty handcuffs, partly eaten by wild animals, believed to be a prisoner who perished long ago. Other notes mention Mr A A Pride at Burling, James W Farnsworth visiting family, Minnie Barteaux’s Lawrence trip, H A Charles Broaders, W Newman Co joining Topeka Dry Goods, and a wagon bundle offering by phone.
Ex Governor Heatley reports from New York praising Col Call and the Fourteenth Infantry for their conduct at Washington Court House Ohio. He notes the regiment could have saved Hamilton Court House from fire and Fayette County from mob rule, commending courage and restraint in suppressing the mob and protecting order.
NOT IN THE WHITE HOUSE. Wasatwords, D. C., Oct 22. President Cleveland will return to the White House next week. A nude picture titled Love and Life was presented to the United States government by F. J. Watt of the Royal Academy. It was exhibited at the Chicago fair in the British section and Secretary Gresham notified Watt that Congress accepted the work and it would hang in the east room. If hung, objections may arise from those opposed to public nude art features with historical presidents under consideration. President’s decision will be awaited with interest.
A detachment of 150 wounded Japanese arrived at Chemulpo with many more wounded at Seoul. About 1,400 wounded Japanese remain in Korea and 2,100 have been sent to Japan. Ping Yang hosts 3,200 wounded Chinese in hospital. unrest among southern Koreans is noted but blocked from revolt by lack of supplies. Local notices recap elections and social events, with a birth announcement and new business opening in the capital block.
A garbled ad from a Rock Island issue promotes a harvest sale and a general tonics claim. It touts Snow's Pine Expectorant and Wit s Early Risers as cough and indigestion cures. The piece mentions Topeka Steam Laundry and suggests widespread sales at various stores and addresses with exaggerated health claims.
Market data shows mixed advances across grains and livestock with sugar, pork and wheat futures moving. Prices opened higher or lower at key points, while receipts and shipments remained varied. market activity reflected a cautious tone with some feeds and livestock fluctuating through the session.
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