25 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1895
Page
1
The Times reports resurgent European tension as Britain and other powers weigh possible alliances to oppose a new aggression in the East. A European-wide ultimatum mood surfaces amid warnings that several nations may enter a broader conflict.
In Minkmont Kentucky the pastor Dr Feelina resigns after a dispute over baptismal doctrine. He argued for Campbellite baptism for salvation, while the congregation voted to maintain their established views, causing a split and his departure after forty years as founder of Heres college unl.
American Express messengers must unload cartridges from their Winchesters before trips and carry unloaded weapons until departure time. The policy aims to reduce risk during transit and calls for careful handling of firearms. The firm also urges staff to practice and notes future emphasis on marksmanship.
Joliette dispatch reports Mitwels Steel issuing work to 1300 employees with a first yard shift of 260 receiving observetic table medals. no murmuring noted. In Oklahoma Territory, President appoints Yancy Lewis of Ardmore to U S district court, succeeding Judge Stewart.
A charitable fundraising car ride featuring the Becky Sharp car is planned to support the Orphans' Home. Tickets go on sale tomorrow with proceeds aiding payments for the home, promising generous support and public participation.
A jury awarded Mrs. Greenway $800 for injuries from a bridge collapse on a canal crossing near Topeka. She had been confined to bed for five months after the fall, and doctors warned of possible permanent injury. The city argued shared fault due to residents building their own crossings, but the verdict placed responsibility on the city for the structure and its maintenance. Lawyers Wagener and Welch & Dawson represented Greenway. City Attorney Bird defended the city. The decision may spur more damage suits and prompts calls for the city to assume full sidewalk and culvert control or require owners to bear damages for local structures.
Washington dispatch analyzes Secretary Olneys memorandum to Great Britain. It asserts the Monroe Doctrine prohibits European territorial claims in the Americas and urges arbitration while warning force would be unfriendly. An auction ad notes chairs for sale tomorrow at Topeka Chair Factory locations in Topeka.
New York Oct 2 The Herald published a sensational interview with Senator Sherman accusing Tom Platt of treachery at the 1888 Republican convention and calling him the Judas Iscariot of the party. Sherman disavowed the piece through reports of the interview and said he would seek the presidency again if younger.
Oct 21 Mixekaroris reports a Cuban Jew in the northwest claims a secret Spain England compact explains seizures of UK undertakings in the Bubuina islande. He says Spain cedes Isle de Pinos to England in exchange for stopping ship fitting out for Indian dependen. He says England would gain a key canal channel and a five ship navy under Admiral da Mello with ships from Brazil and Chile. He notes a planned bond issue of 20 million in Cuban bonds.
Spanish diplomat Dupty de Lome aided the capture of a large band of Catan filibusters in the Battuma islands. They were taken to Nassau for trial by British authorities, with expectations of swift handling. Also reports of accidents and a freight-box car found by Santa Fe inspectors, plus a fatal railroad collision near Howie Station with one dead and several injured.
A.Sloan of West Superior claims Douglas county favors creating a new state from parts of Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. He says Superior and nearby Minnesota territory could form a rich populous state without harming the three current states.
A new National Military Park association emerges from Western Waterways convention, with charter preparation underway. Incorporators include Gen. Lee Gen. Alger Gen. Gordon ex Governor Hoard Col Gram and others. Officers: Gen. Law president Major Davidson vice president Capt Rigby secretary Col Flower treasurer. The plan echoes Gettysburg Chickamauga efforts to honor American valor.
The Appropriation has Kron exhausted and work on the Hennepin canal is suspended except for two on the eastern end. Men will be laid off November 9. Congress funds total about one million two hundred thousand, with eight miles west end completed and land for right of way to be purchased on the east end once equipment becomes available.
A Chicago to New York record run on the New York Central was extended to a New York to Chicago leg. The 50 mile stretch completed in 16 hours 45 minutes 23 seconds with Chicago reporters aboard.
The Re formed church synod of the interior debated publishing the Church Herald at St. Joseph, seeking a year’s dedication but delaying a final decision. Chicago mission deficit of 200 raised by pledges, with President StaulTer’s report noting new churches and over a thousand communicants. Officers were elected. Methodist and colored church matters cited. injunction hearings on sale of Africa M E church noted. Political news from Marshall and Lyon counties reports GOP strength and close fusion. Governor Morrill ill at Lawrence, delaying trip to Pleasanton.
Washington residents back a major 1900 exposition to mark the century’s end and celebrate the founding of the capital. Proposals call for permanent state exhibits here on agriculture, commerce, industry, and mining, plus regional Native American displays alongside a national government exhibit.
The text mentions Sir Robert Pool settling with creditors at fifty percent, Mrs Langtry's connections, and a £4,500 debt. It then describes a photographer's "death chamber" display with portraits of Washington Lincoln Garfield Blaine Grant and others, followed by a Dumas dog anecdote and a humorous cartoonish dialogue about a suit sale reflecting old-time newspaper flair.
In a truncated Brookly n Eagle excerpt the husband confronts his wife Maria about her late arrivals and erratic behavior at the breakfast table. He warns he will return to her father’s house if she continues to stay out late and hang herself over a chair.
Emma Hea, a Russian woman living at 710 Branoer Street, declares she is the mother of an infant born October 22 and accuses Henry Canalis of fathering the child. Henry Cumming, a broom maker, was arrested on a sworn complaint before Justice Guy, released on bond, with the case set for November 4. Justice Guy invited an interpreter due to language barriers and noted the man’s 25 years and decent appearance.
James Matlock of near Auburn slipped into a hay press and was crushed fatally. Dr. J C McClintock returned from Auburn and said recovery hope existed earlier. Registration figures show 7 200 names with about 100 more likely before tonight close, nearly 1 000 fewer than last year.
Stock and grain prices move through the day with strength in hogs and steady to firm corn oats and wheat. Cattle receipts estimated 6,000 with Texas and westerns present. hogs opened strong and settled higher while sugar and butter markets show firmness and mixed shipments across Kansas City Chicago and Liverpool observations.
Arrests and warrants issue as express agent Lewis seeks $602 from Wolff in a revived case of alleged grand larceny obtaining goods and false pretenses. The dispute centers on Wall street property and family estate, with Wolff’s penitentiary term referenced and a demand for restitution to the company.
Gilbert from Spirit Lake Louisiana captured the Dupont Trophy and the world championship money at the Baltimore Shooting Association event in Bathmonk Louisiana. McAllister finished second, while both men reportedly scored 29 aralagit, with Gilbert achieving 30 straight hits.
Disjointed local wire notes report J. D. Van Alen not arrested in Col. B. Colt suit over alleged alienation of affection. Attorney has gone to New York to arrange a safety. Also brief items mention a factory output forewarning and a tragic shooting by a six year old in Castoea Virginia, plus upcoming auctions in Topeka.
A fragmented OCR note references a Kansas loss and an incident with a listed name, suggesting a missing person or casualty linked to a broader event. Specifics about dates, agencies, or locations are unclear in the readable text.
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