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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1894

Page

2

Three-Year-Old Pacer Directly Breaks Mile Record At Galesburg

Monroe Salisbury’s Directly sped to a 2:07% mile at Galesburg, lowering the year’s record from 6:09 to 2:07% amid a crowd of 20,000 as Robert J. failed to improve. McDowell drove Directly withGeer and Chandler aboard Online in fast pace.

Galveseans Monroe Salisbury Robert J McDowall McDowell Williams Williams Seid Andy McDowell Alix Hubert J Warming Geer John Hi. Leash Goshen Ind Online Chandler Lig Roberts

Senator Bill Talks for Governor Candidacy Questioned

A Senate figure dodges a direct answer on running for governor if the party deems him the best aid. The interviewer references Dan Lockwood, Frederick Cook, John Boyd Thacher, and others as potential strong contenders, while noting the emphasis on Thacher as a very strong man.

Armani Dan Lockwood Lockwood

Louisiana Bhostsers and Price on Sugar Fight

Representative Price of Louisiana, a leading sugar planter, discusses the Louisiana Sugar Planters' Association departure from the Democratic party. He approves, cites not yet gauging local support, and notes potential fiscal pressure as Congress reconvenes. In Ping Yang, Chinese casualties include about 2,000 killed and 14,300 wounded. 260 soldiers killed in a broader clash.

Winman Price Louisiana Nerth Ping Yang Yoxuomasta

Fight on Tariff Issue in Victon Assembly Election

Election returns for the Victorian assembly show 26 Ministerialists and 54 Opposition members elected plus 13 Independents. Premier J B Patterson and several ministers were re elected while key opposition leaders including the speaker and attorney general were defeated. Tariff debate centered on protection versus free trade with Patterson aiming to align Victorian duties with other colonies and support federal tariff policy. Opposition blamed budget deficits on extra taxation. their manifesto urged free trade with a balanced budget and strict standards.

Vietotias Assembly Osten Merzovans Vietorian Assembly J. B. Patterson G. ‘Ds Carters J. H. McColl Janda John McIntyre Free Trade Democratic Associations

The Coming of M Kinley to Kansas Visit Schedule

Governor McKinley and party plan a Kansas City arrival from St Louis on a special Santa Fe train. Stops include Argentine, Lawrence, Topeka, Hutchinson and Lincoln with brief orbital speaks and city receptions. The itinerary lists multiple towns and precise stop timings across October 4 and following morning.

McKinley Kansas Kansas City St. Louis Santa Fe Argentine Lawrence McLinley Topeka Fairbury Neb Lindela

Tariff Blunder Omits Duty on Fruit Preserved in Spirits

Washington Sept 21 The treasury department finds no provision in the new tariff law for duties on fruits preserved in brandy or other spirits. Under McKinley law such fruits faced 35 percent ad valorem. The Treasury plans to tax the spirits and fruits perhaps at existing rates, a move that would raise duties beyond the old level due to the heavy imports of brandied peaches.

Treasury Department

Grand Lodge Of O F Sighs Final Action On Reported Subjects

The sovereign grand lodge F O F met at Lookout Inn and debated committee reports. A headquarters building in Baltimore was postponed, a grand masters and past grand patriarchs association was authorized, and a special committee was formed to probe alleged misusing of charity funds. The order considers admitting women through Rebekah degree, affecting all jurisdictions. A luncheon followed a Missionary Ridge drive by local Rebekah lodge members.

Cnarranooos Sovereign Grand Lodge F. O Lookout Inn Baltimore Grand Patriarchs’ Association Wargeen Rebekahge Odd Fellows Indies Rebekah Lodge Government Road Missionary Ridge Eee Place

Battle of Yalne Ends in Naval Destruction of Chinese Fleet

A detailed dispatch from Tien Tsin describes the naval clash near Yo Chow in Corea. Admiral Ting Yuen commands a Chinese squadron defending transports as Japanese forces press the estuary. ships exchange heavy fire with multiple vessels disabled or sunk.

Loxpox Tien Tsinssys Port Arthur Yalne Admiral Ting Council of War Yo Chow China Corea Ting Yuen Chen Yuen King Yuen Ping Yuen Li Yuen Tsi Yuen Chi Yuen Ching Yuen Chao Yuen Yang We Kwang Kai Wang Tin Yalne River Lai Yuen Chin Yuen Kwang Kai Saiko Chan Yuen Akitsushima Yoshime Lise Yeng Wai Ono Tentiin

Battle at sea leaves Chinese fleet damaged and fleeing Port Arthur

At dusk the Chinese fleet retreated after a ferocious engagement with the opposing force. Six transports carried the survivors toward Port Arthur where they arrived near morning. The damage to the best Chinese ships was extensive and may not be repairable before winter. Officers praised the high courage shown by both sides.

Jane Port Arthur

Forced Mortgages Reach 80000 In Missouri Property

Residents of New York Town hold eightythousand dollars in Missouri real estate implied by fraudulent mortgages. John M Quackenbush of Warwick acted as agent for I W H Atterbury of Maysville Mo for five years. Discoveries show 30000 worth of mortgages were worthless. suits seek 15000 by M N Kane for a client. Atterbury is said to have fled to South Africa. No discrimination in treasury clerks policy asserted. Father Adrian J Couquet of Oregon City marked fifty years in priesthood. pope names him domestic prelate.

New York Missouri Mippietown N. Y John M. Quackenbush Warwick I. WH. Atterbury Maysville Dekalb County Quackenbush M. N. Kane Atterbury South PortLawn, Ore Adrian J. Couquet Oregon City

Briefs From Wire Chronicle Dated Texts

Doctors decide no further eye operation for Mr Gladstone. Holland badger deficit 8 000 000 Horina. loss to be issued. John Poynter hanged in Fort Smith Ark. Akron platform collapse kills two, injures twenty six. L G Weirof Cincinnati elected Adams Express president. Chavez named delegate to Congress in New Mexico convention. Wilson Woolley hanged in Montgomery Ala. conspirator in Great Maindeer near Montgomery last spring. Weir of Lincoln nominated mayor and Populist candidate in First Nebraska district. Shaforth Colorado GOP candidate refuses debates with Lawrence. Officer Pete Dillon electrocuted by live wire. Boston garment workers strike 2000 strong. Leisenring dies in Hamburg. McAleer defeated in Philadelphia. McCullen succeeds. Mrs Hite robbed in Louisville. Williamsport conferees take ballots. 185 cast with no result. Fraudulent school bonds appear in Vernon County. Jesse Howard shoots John Jones in Valley View killing him. Great War airdock transfer orders from Fort Riley to Fort Denver. Whisky trust within reach of a receiver. Grand Duke George’s health again serious. czar’s family heads to Crimea. Cough syrup advert. Prescott & Co. note removal to 218 West Eighth.

Gladstone John Poynter United States Fort Smith Ark Akron Ohio New York L. G Weirof Cincinmati Adams Express Company Vine Sanford J. FP. Chavez Congress New Mexico Wilson Woolley Montgomery Als Great Maindeer Nebraska Weir Lincoln John F. Shaforth Colorado Laference Pete Dillon Allegheny Boston Clothing Trades Council No E & Leisenring Maueh Chunk Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Hamburg Germany Philadelphia McAleer Joseph P. McCullen Mra W. W. Hite Third Street Louisville Williamsport Vernon County Missouri Valley View Jesse Howard John Jones Oward Jones Noe Fort Riley Kun Fort Denver Signal Service Whisky Trust Grand Duke George Czar Imocene Crimea

Quiet at Bluefield ends Mosquito Reservation dispute

Assurances reach the state department that tranquility prevails in Bluefields, martial law revoked, and the Mosquito reservation governed by Nicaragua under constitutional law. Possible remaining US Nicaragua issues include American damages from arrests, but no major disputes expected.

Mosquito Reservation Waseneron State Department Bluefields Nicaragus Umless Leiden Great Britain Nicaragua Mosquito Reserve United States

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