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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1894

Page

2

Prominent Men Rally for New Republican Movement in Louisiana

A large crowd gathered at Washington Artillery hall as Sugar Planters’ convention supporters of a new Republican line declared unity. Delegates backed resolutions praising protectionism, condemning bounty payments, and clearing the path for planters’ representation. Lincoln-era era leaders Pugh Kernochan and Behan chaired as activists pushed for a state Republican committee and broader party organization.

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Doolin Outlaws and Wichita Reservation Murders

A multi crime report detailing the Doolin gang accused of killing a police officer and his father, operating from a government lease on the Wichita reservation, with later clashes in the Wichita Mountains and the murder of government marshal Frank Farwell. Also noted is a Missouri congressional campaign opening and a Lamar youth burglary case involving five juveniles.

Doolin Wichita Wichita Mountains Frank Farwell

Silver Coinage Statement From Secretary Carlisle

Secretary Carlisle outlines silver dollar coinage under Sherman act limits. He notes 897,083 standard silver dollars were coined since the administration began, with 520,009 seigniorage. He explains reissue rules for Treasury notes and the need to retire notes when redeemed with silver from bullion.

Carlisle Tevues Carlisle Hes Treasury Congress Department

Hurricane devastates towns in Oklahoma with loss of life

A terrible hurricane swept through Jennings and nearby towns in Oklahoma, destroying fifty houses and causing multiple fatalities. A young woman and two children died, several boys were injured, and houses were set ablaze. Mining, forty miles from the railroad, faced a major conflagration. details are to be learned locally.

Pepple Perry Jenning Ane Rwiteerland Wasniveros Switzerland Eugene Germain United States Zurich America

Officers' School at Fort Leavenworth Aids Kansas Guards

Adjutant General Davis and staff return from Fort Leavenworth where about eighty Kansas National Guard officers attended a week long officer training. Cadets followed daily drills meals and lectures by West Point graduates with regimental discipline and state wide participation noted.

Lemvenworth Davis Phillips Patterson Venworth Fort Kansas National Guards T Lome West Point Adam Bates

Breckinridge Says He Won Legal Votes Denies Fraud

Colonel Breckinridge issues a public statement claiming a majority of legal Democratic votes in the district and alleging fraud in several counties. He says interviews were unauthorized, calls for party rules on nominating declarations, and criticizes judicial methods and Owens supporters. He asserts no regrets over his remarks and predicts district committee action next week.

Breckinridge District Committee Breckinridge Lastaight Democratic Committee of New York Fourteenth Judicial District Owens Scott County Fayette Franklin Georgetown College Georgetown

Plurality for Owens in eight Ashland district counties

Enquirer reports corrected returns show Owens leading Breckinridge by 310 votes across eight Ashland district counties. Breckinridge supporters plan to mount a contest, aiming to gain committee support to challenge results, especially in Scott county, Owens’ home. Local committees resist extra review as Breckinridge allies are said not to favor reopening the case. Kennett Kentucky congratulates Kentucky voters on defeating Breckinridge’s ticket. national groups send greetings. Proecots & Co relocate to 115 West Eighth Street.

Morton the & F A. Banatoga The American Protective Association Miy Asivewiation Dampaign Crxcissall Ohio the Enquirer Ashland Owens Breckinride Breckinridge Scott County Owen

Police Stop Seaside Athletic Club Bout at Coney Island

At Seaside Athletic club in Coney Island last night a boxing program drew a fair crowd. The Mick Dunn of Australia vs Jim Butler of Brooklyn eight rounds at 169 pounds was halted by police in the second round. John Gorman and Jack Skelly fought a 135-pound match to a decision for Skelly in the tenth round. Griffo vs Lieber at catchweights six rounds ended with Griffo dominating and awarding Lieber’s fate. Kid Lavigne defeated Jerry Marshall in a ten round 123-pound bout by referee verdict after a clinch.

Oficers Coney Island Athletic Clan Islasp N. Y Seaside Athletic Club Mick Dunn Austra Jim Butler Brooklyn Donnac McCafery Mn John Gorman Jack Skelly Ice Skelly Young Griffo Eddie Lieber Griffo Harry Tuthill Mike Bales Lieber Joe Lieber John Mott Robert Cunningham Kid Loevigne Jerry Marshall Lavigne

Not a Serious Grievance Among United Presbyterian Youth

The United Presbyterian Church faces a minor leadership dispute within its Christian Endeavor groups. After a consolidation of Junior and Senior societies, some older members felt their preferred officers were not elected, causing local friction that has largely subsided in the past few months.

United Presbyterian Church M. F. Kicaheo Mint Sumbere Aod

Bishop Vincent's Return to Topeka on Oct 3

Bishop John Hf Vincent and Mrs Vincent will return to Topeka October 3 and stay two days before leaving October 6 for Oklahoma to preside at a conference session. He recently presided over the Swedish conference at Evanston, Illinois, and will chair the Rock River conference at Galena on October 26. He formerly pastored the Methodist church at Galena.

John Hf. Vincent Vincent Topeka Evanston Illinois Rock River Galena Minoia Oklahoma

Sedalia Bank Wrecker Thompson Hidden in Mexico

A Sedalia mayor reports J C Thompson, fugitive First National Bank cashier, living in Mexico City. Thompson, very thin, has shed forty pounds since leaving Sedalia in May and lies idle with no employment or prospects, aided by Sedalia friends he helped in the past.

Sedalia Bank Mexico Sinatra P. D. Hastein Sedalia J. C.thompson First National Bank Hastein Thompson Sedatia Hastain Thompson Ws

Westinghouse Faces Vanderbilt and the Air Brake Cold War

Westinghouse, poor and friendless, secures an intro to Commodore Vanderbilt to pitch the air brake. Vanderbilt glances at letters, then snaps that he has no time to waste with a d d fool. Westinghouse persists, later persuading Pennsylvania Railroad and gaining fame. Vanderbilt later courts Westinghouse with a curt note, his earlier rebuke echoed in terse reply.

Westinghouse Commodore Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Pennsylvania Railroad the Central Mr. Westinghouse

Only a Girl Kills Rattlers and Collects Their Rattles

A Liberty New York sixteen year old Mary Burtay is hailed as a rattlesnake hunter after she killed a rattler in her yard and began collecting rattles. Reports describe she now owns twenty eight rattlesnake sets, including twenty perfect matches, with some sets ranging from four to ten rattles.

Liberty New York Mary Burtay Harly Heeenck Frank ‘Tower Henrietta Quick Delaware Lackawaxen Penn

Follicle Strengthener Claim Promises Hair Renewal

Advertisements urge use of a tonic to restore hair color and texture. W R Keonady and Rowley Brow BransGeld druggists promote products for emergencies like croup and whooping cough, with addresses in Kansas avenues and near the National Hotel.

W. R Keonady Rowley Brow BransGeld Kansas Venus National Hotel

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