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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1895

Page

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Chase of Steers Disrupts City Streets and Police Station

Twenty five Montana steers escaped from stock yards bound for Cudahy Packing last night and roamed the residence district for two hours. They charged an electric car, forced residents to rooftops, and attacked the police station causing an exodus of officers. A yellow steer was shot and killed. the rest were rounded up by patrols.

Curcaoo Montana Cudahy Centre Forty-seventh Halstead Street Matteson Wheat Ineny Posai Keleher Finpatrick Unies Avénus Forty-seventh Street

United States Receipts and Expenditures for August

The August fiscal report shows total receipts of 98,052,008 with customs at 15,030,097, internal revenue at 14,000,000 and miscellaneous 1,141,044. Expenditures reached 32,588,183, leaving an excess of - net overspend of 13,119,854 for the first two months.

United States Wastinaros

Alarm Over Cholera Threat at Pacific Coast Cities

The cholera scare grows as the Pacific coast cities face danger from Hocouty and the Orient. The local health board adopts strict measures, City Physician Wheeler warns of serious risk despite cold weather, and all incoming vessels from foreign ports will be examined and quarantined if needed.

Pyentc Porrnaxn Ore Sept Hocouty Orient Board of Health Wheeler Gerard Gerard Hourish

Alleged Bomb Plot Tied to Baron De Hechschild Case

Police report a clew linking the August 4 letter bomb attempt to Baron Alfonse De Hechschild. The explosive was mailed to Maron De Rothschild's banking house, injuring the baron's confidential clerk, Malorie.

Pani Alfonse de Hechschild Maron de Rothceild Malo Ie

Governor Morrill Falls Ill and Canceled Labor Day Speech

Gov Morrill returned to Topeka from Kansas City after a sickness kept him from addressing a Labor Day gathering. He spent the day confined to a room at the blind asylum and could not appear as planned. Separately, dispatches report the MK and T line refusing to transport Kansas troops to Emporia without advance payment, affecting mobilization. At the Trades Union Congress, John T Jenkins’ address drew applause as Samuel Gompers and P F Maguire were welcomed to the platform.

Morrill Topeka Kansas City Kanges Blind Asylum Emponia Kan Daugherty Oud Emporia Santa Fe Gamoprras Sacuire Canorve Wales Tradesnion Congress John T. Jenking Samuel Gompers P. F. Maguire

Vanderbilt Engaged To Yale Graduate Moses Taylor

Reports indicate the engagement of Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt to Moses Taylor Yale class of 84 and heir to the Taylor fortune. The match links two great fortunes and close friends of the Vanderbilts with Taylor a Yale graduate and polo enthusiast in New York social circles.

Gertrude Vanderbilt Moses Taylor Yale Wewroar Mies Wm. H. Vanderbilt Miss Vanderbilt Mr. Taylor Henry A. C. Taylor Misa Gertrude Vanderbilt Mr. and Bros Cornelius Vanderbilt Yale College Nickerbocker New York

Sensible Temperature to Replace Simple Readings

Chief Moore of the U S Weather Bureau visited Dana and weather forecaster Dann in this city to announce an upcoming addition to daily charts. The new charts will display the sensible temperature, combining humidity with air temperature. The change makes it possible that people feeling they are unusually warm may find the index higher than the day prior.

New Yeas Wills F. Moore United States Boston Dana Moore Dann Weather Bureau

Selena Produced in English at Albaughs Grand Opera House

Victorian tragedy Selena adapted to English by Sar dou was staged last night in Albany. Robert Downing and Eugenie Blair headlined the cast as Siena set action in 1560s internecine wars between Guelphs and Ghibellines. The production was well received and the stars were called before the curtain after each of the first three acts.

Sardou Selena Albaugh’s Grand Opera House Robert Downing Eugenie Blair Siena

Depew Denies Ban on Coin's Financial School Sale

Chauncey M. Depew of the New York Central denies ordering a halt to selling Coin's Financial School on his lines and Vanderbilt branches. He says sales of political and economic books are allowed, blaming rival American News Company for blocking terms with bookstalls on the Vanderbilt network.

Mr. Depew Harvey Vanderbilt Kowa Chauncey M. Depew New York Central Railroad Financial School New York Central Vanderbilt Pheroston Cain Mr. Depaw American News Company

Gold Deposits Reported in New York Sub-Treasury

The government bond syndicate deposited 3,000,000 in gold at the sub-treasury. Furners Loan & Trust Co added 2,900,000 in gold. Neselage & Failer expected to ship 100,000 in government gold by tomorrow. Wood & Co to ship 1,000,000 and Handy & Macmon 50,000 in gold. The steamship St. Louis will sail with 405,000 ounces of silver tomorrow.

New York Sub-Treasury Furners Loan & Trist Co Rovernenk Messrs Neselage & Failer Tinskier, Wood & Co Handy & Macmon St. Louis

Afghan Prince Ends London Visit in Pomp

Shahvada Nugeulle Khan, second son of Afghanistan's Ameer, who arrived in London with government invitation in May, departed for Paris this afternoon after a full State ceremonial farewell that concluded his stay in England.

London Lespos Shahvada Nugeulle Khan Ameer Afghanistan England Paris

Henry M. Stanley Sails to New York on the Majestic

Henry M. Stanley departs London for New York aboard the Majestic, leaving his wife in Helvetia and declining to speak to reporters. A rumor from London suggests Cecil Rhodes may have died in Cape Town, but no confirmation exists.

London New York The Majestic Lexpos Sept Mr. Stanley Helvetia Loxbox Cecil J. Rhodes Cape Colors Cape Town

Holmes' Slick Plan to Raise Funds Through Book

Philadelphia dispatch reports H. Holmes, linked to multiple murders and wholesale insurance swindling, plans to publish advance sheets of a book. He promises to omit names of those who send money, hoping this scheme will raise funds while he remains in custody.

Philadelphia Ih. Holmes

Populist State Convention Likely Oct 1 Date Discussed

The Populist state central committee meets in Topeka September 11 to decide on a state convention around October 1. Delegates would gain reduced railroad rates for the deep water conference. Leaders plan not to nominate a chief justice, though sentiment exists to nominate, with some backing Judge Martin and W C Webb of Topeka as a candidate.

Topeka Jeadsra Beneth Breidenthal Semple Jour- Nad Justee Martin W. C. Webb

Holmes novel scheme amid prison seclusion teased

Trial for B F Pietzel’s killing lingers as Holmes in prison plans a book drawn from his supposed ideas. He allegedly targets friends to fund his defense, with chapters recounting Boston exploits involving Minnie Williams and a wealthy man. Proof sheets circulate and a paid purchaser may erase names. Sciences of the Christ class to meet at 813 West Seventh.

B. F. Pietzel Piladelphia Commonwealth Holmes New Hampshire Holmés Boston Minnie Williams Sixth and Market

Convention urged to roast Republicans over chief justice nomination

Populist leaders debate whether to nominate a chief justice candidate but agree that a convention should be called to roast the Republican state administration and seize the political moment. The drive centers on using the rally as a platform to attack the incumbents and energize supporters.

The Bull Fighters Case at Gillette Bull Fight Fallout

Senator Barclay departed for Colorado Springs to intervene in the case of three Mexicans jailed for cruelty to animals and participation in the Gillette bull fight on August 24. Mex broker Mr. Barela, Mexican consul for the district, will conduct a full inquiry. Allegations claim management secured permission from state officers and local officials, with officials alleged to have accepted special favors and payment for the permit.

Tuixtap Colo Barcla Colorado Springs Animacus Gillette Barela

Buena Vista state bank closes amid depositor chaos

Great excitement grips Stonw Lake Iowa as the Buena Vista state bank shuts its doors after years of deposits. Depositors, many elderly, crowd the streets in fear, with anger mounting at the Lemon family who ran the institution and sparked the turmoil.

Repdy Io Vielenes Hank Stonw Lake Lews Buena Vista State Bank Lemon

DOLLIVER ENGAGEMENT REVEALED FOR J P DOLLIVER

Jonathan P. Dolliver of Ft. Dodge, congressman from Iowa's Tenth District, engaged to Miss Louise Pearson, a wealthy young woman. No marriage date set. expected after current congressional term begins in December.

Pearson Ires Mornes Jonathan P. Dulliver Ft. Dange Iowa Louise Pearson Congress

Cleveland Stone Company Sues Over County Courthouse Project

The Cleveland Stone Company of Cleveland Ohio filed a district court suit for 1008.76 against contractor F L Stevenson and bondsmen J Thomas J Prescott F P Edson John Ritchie Byron Roberts AB Quinton and J Bear. They allege nonpayment since June 9 after paying Stevenson 12691.28 and 11092.52 of it and seek judgment with interest from June 8 plus costs.

Cleveland Stone Company Court House Cleveland Ohio F. L._ Stevenson County Court House Jonathan Thomas J. Prescott F. P. Edson John Ritchie Byron Roberts AB. Quinton J. Bear Stevenson Bereastone Stevenson Stone Company

City visitors and church services noted in Lo ual section

Dr Charles Hammond visited Wallace while ex Attorney General L B Kellogg stayed in the city on supreme court matters Dr White of Kansas City preached at Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 8 pm He died of typhoid fever 24 year old Harry Hoover of Silver Lake died at 5 am Funeral at Prairie Home Church tomorrow 3 pm interment at Prairie Home Cemetery

Charles Hammond Wallace L. B. Kellogg Emporia Supreme Court Dr. White Kansas City Cumberland Presbyterian Church Polk and Huntoon Harry Hoover D. F. Hoover Silver Lake Prairie Home Church Prairie Home Cemetary

Fraker Drowning Case May See Perjury Arrests

Report from Rassas Crry dated Sept 3 indicates Uncle Jake Crowley James Trip tet and George Harvey who testified Fraker drowned may face perjury charges. A prominent insurance figure questions charges, noting Fraker vanished never filed a claim and no proof exists he profited. money paid lacked death proof and distribution of funds unclear.

Rassas Crry Jake Crowley James Triptet George Harvey Fraker Mae Eis

Chief Wilkerson To Return With Dr Fraker Tonight

Chief Wilkerson will bring the prisoner Dr Fraker to Kansas City tonight. Lawyer Herrick located the mules and when ready to go after him, Kansas Mutual officials urged the chief to accompany so the suspect would not escape. President Davis of Kansas Mutual is in Kansas City to meet him. Fraker will be prosecuted in Missouri, not Topeka.

Wilkerson Hack Fraker John M. Wilkerson Dr. Fraker Tower Mion Kansas City Herrick Kansas Mutual President Davis The Freaker Topeka Missouri

First Day at Emporia Encampment Led by General Hughes

The first annual encampment at Camp Morrill in Emporia Kansas opened with General Hughes assuming command. Military discipline was strictly enforced as troops began the encampment activities and the camp assumed parade and soldierly pomp for the opening day.

Hughes Emporia Kan National Land of

Mother seeks two boys sent to Ravenswood mix up

Mrs W F Pile of Kansas City sent her two sons Lonis and John Sweet to Ravenswood Missouri to meet their mother. A ticketing error sent them to Ravenswood near St Joseph instead, and the boys were returned to Kansas City. Officials arrange return trip once the mother is located.

Ravenswood Ravenswoods W. F. File W. F. Pile Rockleland City Lonis John Sweet Atu Pile Kansas City Tom King Ravenstrood Allsouri Pacific Independence Hook Island Union Depot Missouri Pacific Sweet Emall Missouri Chicago & Great Western St Joe Filo Hock Island Moffit Rock Island

Parade Runaway Farm Team Dashes Through Equal Suffrage Backers

A runaway farm team dashed into a parade line supporting equal suffrage near Rock Inland depot, startling Mrs. Ronis Diggs and others but causing no injuries. Dr. Eva Herding, Dr. Harding, and Mrs. Elizabeth Wardall recalled the scare, noting they did not scream and asked if they were brave enough to vote.

Ronis Diggs Dr. McLallie Elizabeth Wardall Eva Herding Bhut Dr. Harding Rock Inland

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