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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1894

Page

2

None Got Out Alive It Is Full of Yet Unrecovered Dead Boies

A stark report describes a disaster with numerous unrecovered fatalities, highlighting the grim toll and ongoing search efforts as authorities assess the loss and mourn the victims.

Buried in a Trench at Hinckley Totaling Nearly Four Hundred

Fragmented report from Hinckley Minnesota describes at least 379 dead tied to disaster sites across nearby towns including Pokegama Miller Sandstone and Hinckley. Bodies buried in trenches and boxes amid recovery efforts as authorities estimate totals and search for missing settlers and lumber camp victims. Mayor Webster identifies a body believed to be his wife amid the rough handling of remains.

Port Orrr Minn Hinckley Borcorie J. Ber Pine City Duluth Cowan Jim Hunt Hinesley Brennan Boone South Bank Pokegamma Miller Sandstone Hinckley and Pokegama Government Road Minnesota Gandstone Lee ‘Ebeter Hinckley Clais Webster Wes

Sweat Shop Strikes In New York Textile Firms

Sept 6 strike by 3900 sweat shop workers in Cuishers basters and operators across four New York clothing plants. Department store bosses face picket lines as unions press demands for wage and shift improvements amid hard bargaining and mounting tensions. The article notes widespread disruption and worker grievances impacting production.

Stetik New York Cuishers Basters

Druggists Seek Clerical Help on Alcohol Schedule

A delegation of national wholesale druggists met with Carlisle and the internal revenue secretary to discuss the new alcohol schedule. They argued the law’s definitions would allow widespread fraud and asked for time to present further views, leaving the matter open for the next session.

Wasurxeros Aevela Carlislé Commissiooar Internal Revenue Barosa New Ieee Carlisle Poton Miler Tory Passy Guy Congres Delation

Secretary Morton Eyes Senate Ambition and Mint Reports

Wire briefs report Secretary of Agriculture Morton seeks a U.S. Senate seat. Treasury improves due to strong internal revenue. Mint director shows August coinage: gold 7.72 million, silver 0.98 million. Other items note a Pine Bluff Arkansas shooting, Populist convention fracas, and a Cass County bank failure.

Morton United States Senate Treasury Julia White Gibson Taylor Pine Bluff Ark Ilinois EL Wilcox Buffalo Mint Watte Denver McClellan New York Henry Irving London A. W. Dicke Cass County Atlantic Town Dickerson Wudulent Banking

Irrigation Talks As Mexico Canada United States Eye Ties

Delegates to the irrigation congress toured Fort Collins Greeley and Boulder then heard speakers from Mexico Canada and Colorado. J Eamon de Ybarrala of Mexico urged federal water control for arid lands and a joint effort with the United States and Canada. Canada reps spoke on Northwest irrigation potential 50 000 000 acres and provincial laws similar to Colorado.

The Nations Irrigation Congress Fort Collins Greeley Boulder Broadway Theater J. Eamon de Ybarrala Mexico United States Republic of Mexico Congress Canada Rio Grande Northwest William Pierce Manitoba J. H. Dean Canwis Colorado

Jones a Populist The Nevada Senator Switches Parties

Senator John P. Jones of Nevada resigns allegiance to the Republican party and joins the Populist ranks. He cites silver policy as the key reason and announces a public letter to constituents published in Nevada. The shift leaves the state’s delegation aligned with Populists and silverites, including Senator Stewart and Representative Newlands.

Nevada Wasuisetos John P. Jones United States Senate Jones Washington New York Neyous Stewart Newlands

Coke Workers Strike Parades Idle Coke Plants

Nearly all the men in the Cornelisville field go out as strikers. They march from Brownfield works, visiting plants and calling workers at ovens. A dynamite bomb is used at each plant. Election returns show Democrats sweeping Arkansas counties. A thunderstorm knocks down trees but spares Mr Hoover. The Lynching League forms in Indiana as a chapman of crime coverage expands.

Cornelisville Field Asrostows Brownfield Works Ambassas Ark Republicas Thisa Pasty de Democratic Ra

The Stewart Scandal Retold in Raleigh News and Observer

Mrs. Carrie Brady Glasscock, defendant in Senator Stewart of Nevada’s divorce case, details alleged blackmail and assault claims in a Raleigh News and Observer statement. She recounts a Washington affair, money exchanges, and promises of office in exchange for secrecy as her husband sues for divorce. Senator Stewart declines comment beyond denial of extortion.

Wire Glasscock Stewart Gays Bischmail Wasuinerom Carrie Brady Glasscock Senator Stewart Nevads Raleigh, N.C Mrs. Glasscock Glasscock

Murdered Constable Hall in Carroll County

Carroll County Missouri reports the murder of Constable William Hall by Hurley Goin, who seized a pistol during a scuffle and fatally shot Hall in the neck. Goin resisted, was wounded by Justice Runyan, captured after a pursuit, and jailed. lynching rumors circulate. Includes multiple unrelated notices and ads.

Carrell County Cangottios Carroll County Hurley Goin William Hall Hill Township Goin Carroll Chillicothe Berneaton County Hall Runan Runyan Oelock

The Twins at the Mountain Inn Surprise Family Reunion

Frank Foster’s jealousy over his wife Emily's rumored infidelity peaks as a mountain trip reveals Emily with her mother and a new husband. The playful sting by Phil Wagner exposes Frank’s neglect and leads to a bold, humorous reconciliation between in laws and a lesson on trust.

Rane Foster Benefet Gover Mourraint House New York Emily Frank Frank Moster Frank Foster Fabyan Prank Oly Scrosa Phil Wagner Phil Phile Prenk Mra. Foster Mr. Foster Jupiter Mia Sewell

Largest spider in Ceylon builds five to ten foot net

A huge web spanning chasms in Ceylon houses a giant spider whose five to ten foot diameter net traps birds and large insects. Its body measures about four and a half inches wide and six inches long, with legs extending up to twelve inches.

Ceylon

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