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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1894
Page
2
A speculative exploration of the Antarctic’s eternal winter and barren life, noting no wintering expeditions yet and contrasting polar conditions with the Arctic. The piece muses on unknown riches, potential discoveries, and the mystery that lures seologists to the southern continent.
A quirky reminiscence from a clothing merchant recalls a 1956 street rivalry with Brown across from his shop. A job applicant was paid to spike tin and boots outside Browns store, backfiring when the culprit undid the damage and both sides paid him. The tale ends with a humorous admission of feeling cheap.
Demo leaders, including Senator Faulkner, work on terms to unify in Brooklyn and city districts. Tammany withdraws denounces in some districts, Sickles and Walsh public figures discuss stepping aside, while reform elements rally for Mayor strong showing with Hill and parish gatherings across Harlem and Brooklyn.
Ten thousand claimants, mostly from the South West, contest Italian depredation judgments before the court of claims. Since Congress adjourned, 1750000 dollars were appropriated to cover judgments, with payments stalled awaiting AG certification and Interior proof of funds. The Indian claims await final resolution, with many parties aged or deceased. The Marks and Wallenberg decision on meaning of in amity may decide about a quarter of the pending cases.
An incident at a Second Presbyterian church in Sreenexville Ohio on October 23 involves Honora Dohoney a demented woman who attacked Endeavor members with cries and threats. Police removed her as women fled in fear while men stayed back. Endeavor services resumed with prayers.
Watova Oklahoma Territory reports a dawn raid by the Cook gang on Watova stores and post office. Officers and deputies pursue the outlaws with 500 to 600 men, including marshals, Indian police, railroad guards, and federal agents, amid a regional business standstill. Chief Harris offers $600 for Bill Cook dead or alive.
A blank two foot square official ballot for Pennsylvania shows seven columns and is used statewide with variations by county. The notice notes Philadelphia will have seventy six ballots due to many senatorial and legislative districts. In Nebraska a civil case over a halted marriage is on trial. Also mentions local lodge event and a laundry advertisement.
Bulletin from Livadia issued at 7 p m reports the czar languid with slight convulsive symptoms and appetite improving. Doctors Leyden Zaccharia Popoff Geljamino and Hirsch sign the update as police distribute bulletins. Report says illness follows its usual fatal course with expected rallies and declines until death.
The pouch with most of the stolen money from the Aquia creek train robbery was found near Calverton Virginia. C J Seartey, an arrested robber from Cumberland Maryland, led authorities to the cache and made partial confession. details of the amount remain unclear.
Delegates from iron and bead workers sessions propose a central union in large cities to unify trades as a clearinghouse. President OConnell denies political action though many iron workers endorse reform movements including Populists. Switchmen organize North America union in Kansas City to replace existing mutual aid society. officers and committee named from Jersey City St Louis Atchison and La Crosse.
W A Thompson editor of the Daily Ham mer faces libel charges over claims that candidates BR Hogan G M Horsman and J A Sigler destroyed 2 novenir votes to aid their nomination. Bond set at $200 for December adjourned term of court.
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