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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1894

Page

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Martin on re election and county politics in Kansas

Senator Martin comments on re election plans and the state race mentioning Hardship from family illness. He notes support for the Overmyer ticket and county nominees while avoiding full canvassing. He dismisses claims about Col Tomlinson and comments on Hudson Sapp and local Democratic splits.

John Martin United States Kansas Seaator Martin Senate Sean Overmyer Lauppote Tama Althogh Voet Eugen Hagan Frank Thomas Martin Tate Cogorter Col. W. P. Totkinson Torclingon Cal Tomingon Bis Topeka Democrat Charley Itolliday Mike Heery Hey Holliday Charley Holly Mike Tomlonoma Jeff. Hudson Jef Sapp

Germans Must Conform in New Orders Say Lodge Leader

Supreme Chancellor W B Ritchie states the order will use the English ritual in America and regrets German displeasure. He notes the lodge grants no admission to saloonkeepers or professional gamblers and emphasizes language as a national choice despite German objections.

Huref New Yoas W.B. Ritchle Supreme Lodge K of P America Name Lodge France Ulfenes

Debs Identified by Messenger Boys in Telegraph Theft Trial

Western Union messenger witnesses testified that they delivered messages to Debs and other officials, including James Connors who claimed to have handed three telegrams to Debs. Gus Woblers and Fred Miller corroborated delivery evidence as the defendants faced cross examination in court.

Debs Crinano Sega Western Union Mser James Connors Mmeenges Variot A. RU

Never Meet Corbett Fight Is Off and Cash Returned

Sept. 12 in Cureacy Jackson reclaimed $10,000 from Will J. Davis after canceling a planned fight with Corbett. Davis and manager Parson Davies stated the big event would never take place, Jackson plans to sail west and then to London, leaving the pursuit of Corbett behind.

Cureacy Jackson Will J. Davis Corve Parson Davies Davis Columbia Theater West Jadies London Corbets

Afro American leadership faces corruption charge and resignations

The Afro American Bureau leader J Taylor announces resignations of top Afro American Democratic League officers amid charges of a polluted party scene. Others report on labor, court rulings, and political rumors across Newark Edison to Roosevelt, with varied regional items and notices.

Wasutsatos H. C. CG Anwood C. H. J. Saylor Clairman Laague Astwood Areca

Autumn Cyclone Wreaks Havoc Injuring Many Across Region

A powerful autumn cyclone sweeps through the region causing widespread injuries and damage. Officials report multiple casualties and extensive property loss as emergency crews work through the aftermath. Residents evacuate affected neighborhoods while meteorologists issue warnings for ongoing severe weather.

Cyclone Hits North Memphis Destroys Iron Bridge

A cyclone from the southeast struck near the Loulaville and Nashville railroad shops in north Memphis, uprooting trees and washing away an iron bridge over Gayosa Bay by about 100 yards. Several houses were wrecked. Robert Culp was fatally injured and Wilkes Yambell seriously hurt. Casualties beyond these names were not yet confirmed. The weather service labels it a tornado with winds near 105 miles per hour.

Memphis Tenn Loulaville and Nashville Gayosa Bay Robert Culp Wilkes Yambell

George Whitney Skips Kansas Avenue Grubbery Headed for Creditors

George Whitney, who took over the Kansas Avenue restaurant from Fred Whittier, packed his belongings with his wife and baby and left town amid creditor pressure. Whitney owed about 1 000 above liabilities, while Whittier and Frank Morrow will continue to run the business. Whitney & Son had operated the restaurant, the senior partner a retired preacher living in Overbrook.

Kansas Avenue George Whitney Fred Whittier Big

Burdge Nabs Three in Burglary Case

Sheriff aes and Delaney Wilkerson captured four prisoners in Myotte last night. Suspects Charles Willams Walter Wheeler and Justin Mable allegedly rented a bag at Finch's livery stable in North Topalis and failed to return it. The items were later found in the country and restored to the owner. All are noted frequent offenders in lower courts.

Aes Delaney Wilkerson Myotte Topeka - Boree Charles Willams Walter Wheeler Jusin Mable Finch’s North Topalis Mayette

Plunder Ring Busted In Chicago Gang Raid

Chicago police captured Siother Martin and Taps Hogin gang leaders who ran a city wide burglary ring. The thieves operated in district wards with day and night shifts and included many youths who faced frequent arrests and light fines.

Chicago

Arrest of East Side Circle figure in assault case

Frank Gallotty once a leader of the East Side Circle was arrested on a warrant for assault. The victim, K. P. Berry, ex Santa Fe engineer and manager at Ament's Wirewood property, was badly bruised in a scuffle caused by a misunderstanding that led to Gallotty's discharge.

Frank Gallotty East Side Circle K.P. Berry Santa Fe Ament Galletty Berry

Madwoman Rigi Rigby Taken to Asylum After Frenzied Attacks

Mrs. J H Rigby of North Topeka has gone insane and was sent to the asylum by friends after a week of violent behavior. She allegedly tried to choke her husband and yesterday jumped down stairs into the cellar, where her father-in-law intervened. Rigby, mother of several children, resides on Monroe Street near Gordon. In San Francisco dispatches, 34000 Japanese allied forces in Korea are noted, with 800 cavalry and 20000 Coreans arrayed against Japan amid Chinese forces at Ping Yang.

Tate J. H. Rigi Y North Topeka Mia Rigby Monroe Street Gordon San Francisco Corea Chinees Ping Yang

Railroad Men Defy Order Barring Political Activity

About 600 Fort Worth workers gathered to discuss the Union Pacific ban on employees active in politics. Resolutions condemn the order as a blow to citizens liberties and call for protest. Texas railway presidents plan a state convention in October to discuss the issue.

Potitics Fort Works Tex Union Pacific Union Pacific Railroad Company Ple Texas Dallas

Bar'l Head Cy Leland Sends Apples to GOP Rooms

Cy Leland chairman of the Republican state central committees has dropped his cigar tactic and sent two barrels of apples from his Doniphan county orchard to the committees room. Large green apples stand open for visitors to help themselves, noted as a fairer offering than his cigars.

Cy Leland Repubblican State Central Committees Doniphan County Leland

Sickles Receives Honor at First M Church

General Daniel E Sickles was honored at a reception by his Third Corps comrades in the First M church. General Charles H. Cull ing of New York sparked a stir with a brief speech about the urinor plate fraud and urged action at the next election if authorities fail to act, while General Collins proposed a resolution that was ruled out of order.

Collins Daniel E Sickles Charles H. Culling New York

Cornerstone Laying for Shawnee County Court House

Report lists Chief Justice Alfred Horton County Chairman J Lee Knight and Mayor T W Harrison as representatives for the cornerstone ceremony at Masonic temple Friday night. A parade along Kansas avenue will feature military and civil bodies plus school pupils and teachers, with dedication planned for September 22.

Eom Shawnee County Court House Masonic Temple Alfred Horton J. Lee Knight Ceat Board T. W. Harrison Kansas Avenue Ality Kansas Avenus Ninth Fifth Streets

Heavy Taxpayers Favor Settlement Of Sewer Case In Topeka

The Topeka judiciary committee meets to decide whether to appeal Decker Mullins Berry sewer judgment. Taxpayers, bankers, and city officials urge a settlement to avoid further expense. City leaders expect a compromise near 55 thousand dollars, with payoffs to material men in scope. The paper notes nominations and local civic actions alongside.

Topeka Decker Mullins and Berry Journal P._L Bonebrake Central National Bank Kellam Merchants’ National Bank Wm. Sims First National Bask M. Gage Topeka City Railway Company Kansas Guilford Dudley Buiker Tilloteen P. G. Ness Decker, Mullins & Berry Bradford Ilelman Burgess Fulton Gen Supreme Court Falton Holman Tillotson

Jewelry thieves taken by police in Colorado Springs

Edwin Irving and Arthur Dennis were arrested in the Santa Fe yards just before noon for robbing Aiken's store on Pikes Peak avenue. All stolen jewelry valued under $100 was recovered. The youths, both 19, claimed two accomplices in Ogden City. officers await Colorado Springs marshals arrival.

Colorado Springs Edwin Irving Arthur Dennis Cer Owens Santa Fe Aiken Pikes’ Peak Avenue Owens Colorado Oenge City Banta Fe Irving Dennis

May arrest Edison over boxing film evidence in New Jersey

Knox county grand jury convenes amid talk of indictments for participants in the Bellon laboratory prize fight between Corbett and Courtney. Subpoenas expected for witnesses, including W T Dickinson who oversaw the electrical apparatus recording the bout.

Pugilivta Newank N. J Knsox County Grand Jury Picavet Bolleon Laboratory Corbett Courtney Tt Dickinson Dickinson

Keeley League Convention Opens in Denver

About 800 delegates attend the Keeley leagues convention in Denver as Andrew J. Smith is reelected president. The gathering features a brass band parade with blue and yellow badges, and Harrison, Pa., is named for the next meeting site.

Denver Mey Andrew J. Smith Fort Leavenworn Enw Harrison

NO EGGS EXPECTED Wilson Proposes to Talk Tonight

Mir A. Q Wilson temperance speaker at the corner of Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue Monday night says he will speak again tonight at the corner Seventh and Kane Avenue within the law and that police should provide protection. His assistant, Dr E D Obriety, will sing at the meeting tonight.

Tin Pans Cost More and Market Control Efforts

European tin syndicate seeks control after 1887 failures with French and Dutch backers. US tin stocks near lows as purchases push prices up. Meanwhile Santa Fe protests Sunday excursions to nearby towns. Secretary Carlisle declares no sugar bounty payments under new tariff. Local notes mention public speeches and transport details for Hughes Grove picnic.

Loxnox United States America Wasningtom Carlisle

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