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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1894
Page
2
Local residents confront a deadly outbreak as casualties rise and coffin makers struggle to meet demand. Health officials urge rapid burial to curb further spread while community groups mobilize volunteers to assist amid fear and grief.
St Paul reports confirm a vast Hinckley disaster death toll with conservative counts from Pine county at 363 and estimates rising to 1000. Property loss near Hinckley is expected to reach about 2 million dollars as fires burn across pine country. Cattle and horses survive variably while relief crews work to bury the dead and restore rail service between St Paul and Duluth as devastation stretches across the region.
The Sandstone disaster left the town wiped out with forty to fifty bodies found burned in streets while over 200 residents gathered in a small office and ferry houses. Survivors fled to the river as flood waters swept through the town and a relief train ferried about 245 people to Duluth.
A glass roof over the Brevoort office at 5 Sedion Street fell with a crash shortly before 1 pm. The lone clerk narrowly escaped injury as glass iron and wood debris rained down. Guests in the Brevoort Corridor rushed out in fear but were reassured by the night clerk that there was no danger.
Knights of Pythias debates split over liquor dealer membership and German language rituals. Committees report against admitting liquor dealers, and for excluding German ritual use, favoring an English only approach. Potential secession of German lodges discussed as action if the vote fails.
The two Democratic factions in Colorado held separate state conventions and formed a united platform nominating a full state ticket. Key names include Vincent B D Markham for governor, G Thomas for lieutenant governor, Dr. J Ernest Metre for secretary of state, J A Swes for auditor, G Barela for treasurer, J M Brunson for attorney general, Mary C G Bradford for superintendent, and store & Mary B Macon as regent.
In Ashland Kentucky district the September 15 primaries loom as Breckinridge rallies supporters with 73 district rallies planned. He speaks nightly here for a third time this week as Owens and Settle committees list speakers among many prominent citizens. Senators and congressmen avoid active participation while the district sees about a dozen meetings daily.
Arkansas voters backed the Democratic ticket led by James P. Clark amid a quiet election enforcing a poll tax receipt at polling places. Reports indicate a 15,000 to 20,000 margin, with Populists aligned with Democrats in many counties and Republicans fusing in some areas. The statewide colored vote was notably light.
Warri beb Sept 4 The net cash balance in the treasury exclusive of the gold reserve stands near 72 2 million an increase of 3 000 in the past half month The gold reserve amounts to 5 516 900 an increase of 3 000 since August 1 Total holdings reach 120 385 860 down 37 000 for the month More than 19 million in silver and minor coins are held in the net cash balance largely above average The coins flow back and forth indicating prosperity but calls for further legislation to improve utilization of fractional money Congress may grant discretionary power to issue certificates against them with legal tender limited to 5 Secretary Carlisle could obtain at least 10 million more to augment cash reserves
Baxter Springs reunion at Camp Logan opens with 87 mix sour s and 93 G A R posts on grounds. Veterans, families and friends arrive by 1 509 teams. Attendees travel from Arkansas and Indian Territory making it the largest such meeting in the region.
Coroner's jury in Tors, Kansas returns verdict of amicide in the W A Cummings death found in his office with a hatchet wound. The verdict states morphine caused delirium and wounds were self inflicted during crisis. Also notes Cuba reciprocity treaty cancellation and other brief items from Sept 4.
Brief wires note extensive rainfall Monday across Kansas and Missouri with widespread reports. The Harwali annexation sentiment to join the United States remains strong. John New, a Lansing convict tied to the Gibson Frazer murder case, refused to attend a preliminary examination, leading to the defendants’ discharge.
If you intend to be a good farmer start with determination to have suitable barns light and well ventilated. The illustration shows how a country barn should look and function, housing stock and storing grain. Begin with forethought, plan ahead, and avoid mixed or misused spaces.
Discussion on building barns not for show but as efficient, well ventilated, lighted structures. Describes a hillside barn addition with a hen house for one hundred to two hundred birds, including floor, pitch and tar coating, sliding windows, wire netting, feed bins, nest rooms, fattening room, running spring water, and a controllable poultry run.
Roseieta Major of 357 Court Street is a gifted Brooklyn child violinist. Mae lives in Brooklyn and heard her play with notable skill. The pequena musician is recognized as a talented young artist in the local community.
A 13 year old violin prodigy, Rosie, has impressed audiences at concerts taught by Louis Meile Hauver. She plans to become a professional violinist, dedicating time to studies and intense practice for the past two years, with praise from Hercher for her progress.
A young man in Delaware who recently married a widow has surrendered his surname to his wife’s name. The move has drawn comment as a remarkable departure from established custom, described as hoary with age yet still provocative.
A New York business man, described as the sole celery specialist in the United States if not the world, has built a large trade in eight years. The article notes a Bradstreet’s entry about Danmemora prison convicts constructing roads and sidewalks nearby, including macadam and cobblestone work and curbstone.
A fragment notes a heart of a Greenland whale of unusual diameter with thickened walls and dense texture, suggesting unusual anatomy. Authorities or researchers are unnamed, and no dates or locations are provided in the visible text.
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