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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1894
Page
2
Cewet With Beggs 1 berry Cough Syrup billed as the most effective medicine for lung trouble. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, advertised by druggists with claims of swift relief and a customer recommendation for constipation and indigestion prevention. Readers urged to contact local druggists and newspapers for delivery and availability.
Naw oms Oct 30. Activ e political work intensifies as election day nears. Tammany leaders rely on organization to mobilize the vote while opponents acknowledge the anticipated turnout. Morton disclaims any formal political affiliation and court battles over party lines surface amid closing campaigns. Odds favor Morton for governor at times, with betting on other offices also discussed.
Ex Secretary Fairchild presided as Reform Democrats declared support for Everett P Wheeler for governor at a crowded Brooklyn hall. About 4 000 inside and many more outside cheered as Senator Hill and Charles Tracy appeared. the event featured a Price’s Baking Powder ovation and a notable turnout from Brooklyn.
The Evening Star reports a rumored scheme tied to the sugar trust alleging a fund raised to influence Washington correspondents with dinners and gifts. It claims a distributor faced with the risk of exposure may face future testimony or court inquiry as investigators seek the truth of the allegations.
Captain Charles Bock led twenty Indian police to surprise and capture five Cook gang members Joe dJabason Muse Price Dick Reynolds Jim Bates and Lon Perry near Waoxen Oklahoma Territory without a shot fired. The prisoners were taken to Fort Gibson and the pursuit of ring leaders would resume.
Samuel Buxton confessed to murdering Mary A Jones at her rural home near Stanra Wisconsin on October 1. He had previously hypnotized her with obscene letters claiming it would harm his wife. He urged her to stand on a chair and she hanged herself. later he forced the chair again and she died. Buxton stole money then fled toward home, was arrested and jailed. He pleaded guilty and received life in state prison. Miss Jones' parents reportedly live near Kansas City.
Snow blankets Nebraska as a severe storm prevails across the North Platte country. Reports list snow in Plattsmouth Nebraska City Ashland Schuyler Lincoln Seward Columbus Aurora Crete Syracuse Salem Table Rock Tecumseh Hickman Beatrice Wilber and rain in Holdrege Curtis Republican Arapahoe Gilbertson McCook Imperial Benklemas Ravenna Stuca and Broken Bow. Northern stock suffers while the storm melts in many areas and temperatures moderate.
State Insurance Commissioner Waddill certified to State Treasurer Stephens the taxes levied against foreign fire life and casualty insurance companies now doing business in Missouri. Total taxes 206 517 02. state share 123 297 080 with remainder to counties and cities. Fire 74 837 07 life 43 8500 casu alty 4 020 47. Premiums paid last year reached 10250451352.
About a thousand men gathered at the Seaside Athletic club in New Hampshire to see Hid Lavigne of Saginaw Michigan defeat Johnnie Griffin of Brain Ties Massachusetts in a fifteen round light weight fight. Lavigne dominated from rounds ten to fourteen and was finally declared winner as the police intervened after the center rush.
Secretary Carlisle heard part of the Ellis Island testimony in the Morton's coachman case. The 107 page reading and board report suggest Carlisle may deport Howard with a solicitor's version to be considered. a decision is not imminent.
The article describes a recent Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah gathering with reports on membership, duties, and charitable work. It highlights leadership roles, depu ties, and a Chicago event featuring ceremonial decorations and lodge achievements.
The text outlines Uniform Rank regalia rules and ceremonies within the Knights of Pythias, noting governance by supreme counsel and rituals for the Pythian Sisters. It references state offices, jubilees, and ceremonial symbols like the sword, with figures and dates implied in the historical notice.
Fragmented notice describes small sales of property traded under an owner and trustee, listing various names and figures. The account mentions prices, locations like Elmihien and eberliff's, and loans sold to J H Goss with partial references to trustees and debt, but much of the text is garbled.
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