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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1894

Page

2

Indian Territory unrest prompts federal action calls

Telegrams from Agent Wisdom describe Cook gang moving near Gibson Station Oklahoma Territory eight miles from the Missouri Kansas Texas road. Officials urge federal intervention to restore order, protect courts, and safeguard life and property as lawlessness and robberies terrorize residents and traders.

Wasmratox Indian Office Agent Wisdom Muskogee Ind Ter Hesnye Cook Outlawn Forse Gibson Station Missouri, Kangss and Texas Road Asl Marshal Crump Fort Smith Ark Thorn Bend United States Smith Olney Smits Aodlien Whale Territory Renfrew Oklashoma Indian Territory Department Stan Lewis Lewis

Unheard of cycling time sets world pace record

Fobson Gees and Mie at Faltsie posted an astonishing time of 1:55 for a mile with a 5, Berrato N. ., Oct 5. John and Johnson rode a mile in 1:35 2-5, almost fourteen seconds faster than any rider ever covered the distance, beating the C California filly Geraldine’s mile mark by 4 5. The ride featured heavy tights and specialized pacing, with downslope first quarter and uphill second quarter to support the record.

Fobson Gees & Mie Faltsie Berrato John & Johnson Tagdem Salvator Monmouth Park Johnson Ed Andedch California Geraldine Wheeladd Nile

Where Is Her Fortune Heirs Seek Dall Estate Traces

In San Francisco a probate inquiry probes the $70,000 Sophie Dall estate after her death twenty years ago. The trust to Leis H. Dall, dealings by Susan Dall’s heirs, and later mislaying notes and stocks prompt a search for the fortune. Court actions mention Elizabeth Dunn and Susan Brown among heirs as efforts continue. Mrs Grover Cleveland’s portrait and Dr Price’s baking powder ad content accompany the item.

Ose Emma Compton Plainfield N. J Young Dall Pareman Susan II Brooklyn Theo John L. Dall Susan Dall Gaya Elizabeth Dunn New York Susan Brown Frapeia A. Hulsey Casern Beirs Grover Cleveland Cleveland Dr. Price

Jailbreak mob frees Carter in Mountain Home, Ark

News item reports Bart Carter, under sentence to be hung December 21 for the Hunter Wilson case, released from Mountain Home jail by a masked man and allies after entering the sheriff’s house. The crowd spirited him away with help from several friends.

Moarderer Greats Postis Bart Carter Mountain Home Ark Hunter Wilson Carter

Presidents Cleveland and Harrison Arrive in New York

In New York on Oct 25 President Cleveland and ex president Harrison arrived in the city. The president stayed with Benedict at Greenwich while Harrison went to the Fifth Avenue Hotel where Republican leaders awaited him. Talks with Morton suggested Harrison would speak before returning. Democratic efforts to harmonize factions in city and Brooklyn continued without clear progress amid Tammany resistance and ongoing conference talks.

New York Cleveland Harrison Bec Benedict Greenwich Benedict Bryant Fifth Avenue L. P. Morton Brooklyn Mocrath Senator Hill Sheehan Faulkner Grace Tammany Walsh Cantor McClellan Cummings General Sickles Croker Strong Rpublican Kipe Shepard Lawrence Guntner League of Democratic Clubs

Perished on the sands in desert discovery tale

Bax Bensamina reports bone fragments found on a desert plain about sixteen miles east of Caven Spring. The remains include a coat lapel pin bearing Knights Templar insignia. Blair’s party found bleached clues while returning from a summer prospecting trip. The tale echoes the mysterious 1891 Straubenmiller disappearance near Cottonwood Springs.

Bax Bensamina Cal Ika Blair Toom Caven Knights Templar Straubeomil-ler Straubenmiller Cottonwood Springs Waiters Cottonwood Canon Streubenmiller

Demurrer Overruled in United States Strike Suit

In St Lonkk Ma Oct 5 Judge Philips overruled the demurrer in the United States injunct ion suit against BM. J. Elliott and over 100 members of the AROU. The government seeks an order to restrain interference with mails and interstate commerce. The ruling upholds federal power to restrain violations of the interstate commerce law of 1890. The decision addresses the reach of equity in restraining acts that threaten commerce and order.

Fudge Philips St Lonkk St. Loui Philips United States BM. J Congress Court of Equity Courts of Equity Prof Tts

Asbestos Works Fire at Philip Car Manufacturing Co

A major blaze at the Philip Car Manufacturing plant on Al bert avenue Cincinnati caused an estimated loss of 50000 with 24000 insured. Fatal accident at Parish's gin near Newport when 20 year old Fred Lacey lost an arm and leg and died minutes later. Connecticut savings banks alert depositors with over 10000 to withdraw to dodge income tax. Alton Hill Pam Saiz suspects in Harrison Harris murder case confesses implicating William Rogers and Janes Robinson. Steel industry eyes trust formation with private Holland House meetings in New York. Dora Jones ends life by chloroform in Downs on October 25.

Philip Car Manufacturing Company Albert Avenue Cincinnati Parish Newport Arie Fred Lacey Connecticut Alton Hill Pam Saiz Harrison Harris Hae William Rogers Janes Robinson Retbery Holland House New York

Gas Flow Strikes Lola Wells and Oil News From Charles

Reports from Lola reveal a strong natural gas flow struck at depth in a new well, forcing abandonment of further drilling and signaling relocation of equipment. Other items note a gas discovery near Fort Jonas, a convict capture near Goddard, large political bets in Leavenworth, a Missouri Pacific collision in Arcitos, and a jail suicide in Leavenworth.

Rod Fort Jonas Palmer Oil Company Nevsky River

Honest talk on politics and society sparks controversy

A dialogue portrays distrust of honesty in politics and social life as characters debate crooked elections, manipulation for votes, and moral decay. A weary observer concludes the honest man errs by a narrow margin, while others pressure to leave quickly.

Oman Busin Hjin Pertia Mack Ton

Stawell Boy’s Snores Enter Dining Room Trick

In a humorous scene a father famed for snoring sits by the fire as his family teases him about his habit. A boy in the crowd asks why he snores, the father defends the sleep sound, and laughter greets the awkward moment as kin question the source of the noise.

Tim

Foreign waiters face forced tips amid London dining critics

A fragment discusses foreign waiters in London restaurants allegedly forced to rely on tips, with claims of employers exploiting workers through service charges and premium payments. It mentions English patrons and a supposed practice of customers tipping to supplement waiter wages, while critics see it as a tax on service.

London Vailplains akunOy Anes Hull

Marching Browne Rally in Rahway New Jersey

The newspaper notes a Coxeyite gathering at the Rahway circus grounds with about fifty marchers led by Carl Browne. An expected address on keep of the peace did not occur. crowd turnout was strong, but cash receipts fell short and the Webster typewriter ribbon is praised as a durable agent.

Jersry Rasway N. J Rahway Carl Coxeyermy Bergen Frowne

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