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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1895
Page
2
A severe hailstorm struck a rural area causing the deaths of jack rabbits and chickens reported by local farmers. No human injuries noted, but property damage to fences and barns is mentioned while investigators survey the scene.
Droarxovox Kou Sept 11 A western Coffey county owl report notes extensive storm damage Sunday night and Monday morning. At least 300 residences barns schools and other buildings blown down with many orchards ruined. JH Hallaway lost over 4000 bushels of apples. Hail killed rabbits and chickens. Grain along the Neosho river heavily ruined. River high, trains halted, then began to fall. Loss estimated at least 50000 dollars.
Severe rain swelled rivers in Kansas and Oklahoma causing the water system to flood. rail service crippled as Frisco and Pacific lines unable to reach Fredonia, Verdigris river rose near two feet above seven year high, Elk City submerged, trains halted west of the area. Pat Crowe jailed in Missouri after escape plot, threatening to name county officials.
Sruixverigo, Mo Sept 1 The Springfield Stove works have closed town to definitely on account of the rise in the price of iron. One hundred men are thrown out of work. Work may not be resumed for several months.
John Jones, who shot and tried to murder his former sweetheart Mrs. Jennie Anthony at a dance near Hughesville on August 17, was captured at Malta Bend and will be brought to town for trial and jailed.
A St. Joseph wholesale commission firm Willmen Mercantile assigned its assets last night with Charles M. France named as assignee. Liabilities total about 45000 dollars, and assets are sufficient to pay all creditors in full.
State Treasurer Otis I Atherton is in Manhattan. The state board of charities will meet in Topeka next Monday. General J C Caldwell is a free silver man in the state hours. Mayor Babie Waggoner of Atchison favors changing the system of property valuation in Kau an. State Auditor George E Cole refused to cover two health board members visiting the National Health association. Judge Leander Stillwell nomination papers for Seventh district Republican judge filed with the secretary of state, first this year. Assistant Secretary of State Stover heads to Iola for county fair, Paris? Grate Architect Holland and Mayor Felluwa plan to go down Saturday. Assistant Secretary Zercher and Mrs Zercher visit Topeka for a few days. Zercher, a lawn orders businessman at Olathe, sits on the Populist state central committee now in session.
Lola Huall Jarkaon, once divorced from her first husband in Tennessee, wed Stewart G. Ford, a city hotel clerk, after meeting a week earlier. The event follows her separation and reception at Old Point Comfort, with the marriage taking place locally.
Railroad builder Joseph Hampson envisions extending from Mexico City to Acapulco as a landmark Pacific coast line. He notes Diaz supports the plan, Mexico’s growing industrial base, and strong returns from cotton factories and mining, with railroads driving national growth and investment opportunities.
New York Sept 11 a local paper says Richard Mansfield the actor and manager of the Garrick theater is dangerously ill with typhoid fever and may not appear this season. Verdict in Captain Sumner's Case Washington Sept 11 proceedings and verdict of the court martial in the Columbia ship docking case reached the navy department. Suspected guilty and suspended for about a year with loss of numbers in grade during that time. Counter Revolution Colorado Sept 16 remnant of the Ecuadorian government flees Quito toward Colombia with agents enlisting men to oppose President Alfaro dispatching envoy to Colon to prevent armed forces. Lady Rose Gunning Sentenced Lennox Sept 11 Lady Rose Gunning widow of Rev Henry Gunning baronet and daughter of Rev William Fry Spencer sentenced to one year in hard labor for forging her father's home deeds. Formerly connected with the Addison club.
Atchison Kansas September 11 Populists hold a convention and oppose fusion with Democrats. A full ticket is nominated and resolutions favor free coinage of gold and silver at a ratio of 16 to 1. Indian Territory court convenes with large docket and four weeks needed. Distillery proposal seeks mayoral protection from prohibitory law. Elevator fire in Cantril destroys 2000 bushels of wheat. insurance listed.
At noon a jury was secured in federal court to try A. Lusk former president of Hutchinson National Bank on charges of fraud in the bank’s business. The proceedings began as the case of the government against the ex-bank leader moved forward with jury selection today.
From Wasmmxerom on September 11 the agricultural department report lists corn at 6.4 decline 6.1 for wheat oats 88 rye 83.2 barley 37.0. The note mentions Winslow’s Soothing Scrap used for children teething easing pain wind colic and diarrhea with a 25 cent per bottle price.
A Great Northern head end crash at Melby between passenger trains No. 2 and No. 3 killed five people including two engineers and two baggagemen. Three mail clerks, a brakeman and one passenger were injured. wrecking crews and doctors were dispatched from Barnesville St Cloud Fergus Falls and Alexandria.
The Populist League met at 420 Ransac Avenue with twenty attendees to discuss freeing Moses Mormons editor of Lucifer from prison. A committee proposed circulating petitions across Topeka and Rennesn to secure Harmon’s pardon, urging independent action to avoid league association harming his interests. G. C. Clemens is invited to speak at the September 17 gathering on the order’s welfare.
A public shaming of national figure J C Ingalls is described after his speech. The piece laments neglect and isolation at a Marysville hotel with no Republican host or reception, criticizing local Republicans for the poor treatment.
New corporate filings list Sedgwick Nursery Co of Sedgwick City with capital stock 10005 and directors Abeab, Scaaefer, Barile. Crown Plaster Company, Solomon City and St. Louis with capital stock 10000 and directors Merrill, Hope, Hunkine, Will, Watson.
Baseball scores from Western Association and National League action across cities including Milwaukee St Paul Baltimore and New York are listed amid reports on a filibuster case in the U S court. The case concerns letters found among defendants possessions and whether they may be used before a grand jury.
Charles Howard, Democratic politician and deputy internal revenue collector for Oklahoma, sits for depositions in his divorce case in Oklahoma. His wife contests the suit, backed by strong testimony. A county treasurer is deposed in Trontus, Ohio, where $14,878.85 is listed as the term’s shortage. the county commissioners declare the office vacant and elect E. B. Schofield as successor.
Captain Craigie of the U S Army reports Hollow Horn Bear is inciting the Rosebud Indians to block freight until the old rate returns. He predicts trouble within two weeks at Val entine after arriving from the Rosebud agency on September 21.
Yesterd ay afternoon Mr. N. & Wilson of this city appeared before Attorney General Hancock for Charles A. Whelan a tobacco dealer seeking a state action to bar the American Tobacco company from doing business in the state Ralph Oakley for the tobacco firm spoke as counsel The hearing adjourned to September 29. Willing for Freedom. Carcaco Sept 11 The Columbian liberty bell begins its world tour Friday at 8 am first stop Atlanta exposition two months later New Orleans and the City of Mexico then Runnymeade England to commemorate Magna Carta planned to reach Mount Ararat in 1900 and ring at a religious congress. American Mechanics in Punapenrmra Pa Sept 11 The forty ninth annual meeting opened in Independence Hall with 10 000 in the big parade. They Are Not Ancient. Cleveland Sept 11 Foresters debate name change dropping Ancient with New York delegation restrained by state rule. The South Carolina Constitutional Convention in Corcamia Sept 11 elected temporary chair Colonel Robert Aldrich then Governor Evans as president. Knights and Ladies of Tower St Louis Sept 11 tenth biennial session opened with L B Lockard supreme protector In chair Mayor Walbridge welcomed them and univers ity elections are set for today.
Washington September 11 Treasury officials report only 150000 dollars in gold withdrawn yesterday from the New York sub treas ury. They say the depletion stems from speculation and sees no reason for gold moving abroad.
A gray haired hostess hosts a bicycle touring troupe of Boston men and wandering girls. Hyde suburb scene shifts to uneasy mingling as tramplike guests are questioned, a tease about meals turns to chiding and curiosity, while a later Life magazine vignette hints at a dark rustic tale of danger and flirtation.
Excerpts from papers humorously note a quarrel over a dog and quilt making, a playful jab at aunts and parents, and a reader’s mockery of firemen roaming ruins after a blaze. The Washington Star and Texas Siftings quote locals amused by daily oddities and community jest.
A garbled Washington Star excerpt reflects the loathing and humor of early baseball rivals. The Washington base ball club laments their purpose while the New York nine exclaims they must find a foe to beat, highlighting ongoing competitive tension.
The Detroit Tribune notes a dialogue about wealth and status, mocking claims about a family’s money from trade. It reflects satirical exchanges about nobility and fortune with references to the duchy and counts in a period-tinged voice.
A quoted exchange from a journal notes a belief that baseball was inverted by the Indians and mentions there being many good plays in it. The informal discussion cites a man who does not go and another who writes, reflecting on early perceptions of the sport.
In a satirical meeting of the Limekiln Club, Brother Shin mocks Professor Gilliam’s 1905 prophecy about white ascendancy and a future where Black leaders occupy top posts. Members discuss race, delay, and reassert practical needs, then vote to admit Deacon Fragine of Warren, Pa., amid humorous debate about racial progress.
The clipping humorously contrasts indulgence with labor as characters debate money, yachts, and daily luxuries. A jest about spending and work appearances appears alongside fragmented quotes from period papers.
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