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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1894

Page

2

Hill Sees Democratic Convention Turmoil and Possible Nominee

In Sinatoos Minnesota on September 25 the Democratic Party faces an unsettled scene as Lt Governor Sheshan notes no clear nominee before the convention. Rumors swirl of Senator Hill as temporary chairman with possible withdrawal of a leading candidate.

Sinatoos Sheshan Reymour Robinson Bill Senator Hill Gran Union Hotel Gaynor Tammany Witliam Whiteey Sulzer William C Whiteey Hil Tammany Delecates Probay William Whitney

Proclamation Tightens Elks Rules Across Lodges

Grand Exalted Ruler William E. Friday issues a nationwide Elks proclamation after discord and two lodge meetings in 1894. Charters suspended for New York No. 1 Philadelphia No. 6 Baltimore No. 7 Boston No. 10 Washington No. 15 Denver Cal No. 12 Norfolk No. 35 for Sunday meetings. Baltimore lodge cited for a Sunday picnic attendance. Reorganization possible only under proper application.

Resor the Elks William E. Friday Brooklyn United States Amestown Atlantic City Friting New York Philadelphia Baltimore Boston Washington Denver Cal Norfolk Friday Elks Bevan

Skeletons with manacles found near Petersburg customs house

A graveyard of skeletons with manacles attached to arms and legs was uncovered near the surface of the courtyard at the Petersburg customs house. A prior similar find yielded torture instruments. The alleged chancellery of regent Bieren, favored by Empress Anna, is linked to the site with claims of 20,000 victims in six years.

Petersburg St. Peraceacia Bieren Anna

METHODISTS OF MISSOURI CONFERENCE CLOSES IN JEFFERSON CITY

The Missouri Conference sessions in Jefferson City concluded with routine business and year end reports. A summary of finances and contributions appeared incomplete in the report, noting endowments and collections for widows amid scattered figures and partial totals.

Jefferson Cir Trrrencon Crrr M.be Ohurch Conference South

Explorers Return From Labrador Expedition

The University of Pennsylvania project led by four professors including Professor Hite returned to the Labrador coast aboard the Miranda after a summer of exploration of Sandwich Strait. They charted three drives, gathered rare bird and butterfly specimens, and the group plans to continue their work under Buckner’s care. Buckner regained health and all voyagers completed the voyage aboard the Virginia Lake.

Miranda Feturis Howe, Sr. Jones N. F Labrador Miranda Virginia Lake Whie University of Pennsylvania Professor Hite Sandwich Stny North Labrador Howard Bucener Bucknel

Mystery of Counterfeit Ring Unfolds Across States

A confused report details a wide counterfeit operation with arrests including Leon Hibtoht and Malpehl. It cites forged notes printed from templates, a hunt for suspects tied to Wilton and Holley, and several nabbed in Boiras abtes while references to a colored Voputian gathering surface amid scattered crime notes.

Tenbutteter Malpehl Wilton Holley Doe Artest

Murphy and Plimmer Draw After 25 Rounds in New Orleans

New Orleans, La Sept 25. Murphy and Plimmer fought twenty five rounds to a draw at the Olympic club before 5,000 fans for a 2500 purse. Plimmer pressured early and landed hard body blows, Murphy's strategy and endurance carrying the bout into a drawn verdict. The crowd hailed Murphy's steadiness and leadership, while Plimmer showed courage. Next, Everhardt vs Abbott is billed for 1500, with Fitzsimmons not Creedon defending the world title in a two-year carnival wrap.

New Careass Muwsbr Snd Plimmer Olympic Club Pummer Plvmmer Murphy Plimmers Jack Everhardt Stanton Abbott Fitzsimmons Dan Creedon Oesanes

Tornadoes Strike Northern Jows Across Counties

Forrest Cirr Iowa September 25. Two tornadoes split paths from the southwest. One portion struck Eden County causing multiple building destructions and reports of six killed and fifty wounded. The other damaged Hancock and Cerro Gordo counties with more than a dozen killed and around 100 wounded. Iron pump pulled from a 100 foot well and carried ten rods illustrates cyclone force. Eyota dispatch notes the cyclone hit Leird station near the Southwestern depot, overturning several coal cars.

Jows Forrest Cirr Iowa Buffalo Canter Eden Hancock Cerro Gordo Dick Gamble Eyota Diapateh Leird Station

Pullman Co-Operative Dink Locates Plant in Hiawatha

Ulawatha Kan Sept 25 The Pullman Co-Operative club has closed a deal with Hiawatha residents to locate their manufacturing plant there About 200 skilled workers will be brought from Pullman and work on temporary shop space will begin immediately City powers will supply surplus water for shops until completion First Work will focus on an improved bicycle for market The city anticipates growth with new stores and buildings as room demand rises after the move

Pullman Co-Operative Dink Kansas Ulawatha Kan Pullman Co-Operative Club Topeka Lawrence Hiawatha Pullman Std Wil Hiawathi Eoom

SHOT THROUGH THE HEART A Caddo execution by deputy

Full blood Choctaw Jim Allen aged about 24 was executed at the Pushmataha district court ground in Jackson county. He walked from the jail to the courthouse with calm resignation knelt over his coffin and prayed then painted a white heart on his breast before being shot by Deputy Sheriff Robert Jackson. He died almost instantly after the shot.

T Allen Caddo Canoo Pushmatha District Court Jackson County Jim Allen Robert Jackson Seigen

Smallpox fears dismissed by city health chief

Dr. Munn Sayn of Leavenworth says there is barely any danger of smallpox here due to excellent sanitation. He notes outbreaks occur in crowded conditions and stresses vaccination for schoolchildren, though some objectors cite pseudo-science. A separate report covers an Arkansas feud ending in a fatal shooting of Elder Wilson by Newport chief Simmons.

Munn City Health Board JounNan Newpork Ark St. P. Wilson Arkansas Robert Simmons Newport Simmons Wilson

Semi official notes and brief items from the era

Wire briefs cover a mix of topics from weather stations on Pike's Peak to resignations due to ill health,Newspaper notes mention Carroll county Democrats denouncing Gorman and Gibson and calling for direct election of senators. Other items report silver shipments, church appointments, a Kow Stung indemnity rumor, Bayard’s voyage, a Lombok bombardment, a deadly musket accident, and railroad fare discounts for government workers voting day.

George KR. Anderson District of Columbia Rio Janeiro Brazil Carroll County Maryland Gorman Gibson Archbishop Satolli Leo James McMahon Catholic University Holy See London Vancouver S. C Honore A. Mercier Quebec Cardinal Rampolla Ambassador Bayard Southampt United States Hayard Batavia Dava Matarim Lombok Patapusco Neck MD. Juhn Hon Proceniest Charles Zeigelgoefer John LE. Sullivan Washington White House le Plaice Protestant Episcopal Church of the Ascension Chicago Isaac Clarence Marsh Federal Court Loswelen Cal Gulagher Buchanan Southern Pacific Railway Indian Land Adjustment League Willian L Vinita Ind Ter Cuscajee T. J. Miles Sac Fox University of Ponnwanis

No Water For These Animals in Vast Southwest Deserts

The New York World reports Central and Southern New Mexico host a vast waterless desert, Jornals del Muerta, where water is absent eight months yearly. The Rio Grande basin and Ca vallos mountains shield it, with dew scarce in the dry season. Jornada and Lower California deserts are similarly barren, leaving wildlife to endure drought with little to no surface water.

New York World New Mexico Rio Grande Cavallos Mountains Jornada North America Labrator Lower California Cape San Lucas Pacific Lower California Cape Califor

New Notation System and Far North Wood Mine Tale

A British post office dates a new notation for hours with letters A to M and asterisked A or P for morning or afternoon. In Upper Tonkin a French consul notes wood mines with imperishable pine wood swathed by earth. The tale includes interjections on Chinese baby girls, the pope’s tomb sculpture, family gossip, and Abram Barton’s Bristol submarine claiming sixteen knots propelled by twin screws.

British Post Office Upper Tonkin Hount Abram Barton Bristol England

Two Jewish Rural Colonies in California Reported Promising

The report notes two small Jewish rural colonies in California. the first at Orange Vale opposite Folsom and the second at Porterville near Fresno. Both are said to have passed the experimental stage and show promise, though the text also presents fragmented, speculative language about vast cosmic measurements and divine immensities.

California Orange Vale Folsom Porterville Fresno

Excursions Santa Fe Route Ticket Promotions and Schedules

Travel ads announce Santa Fe Route excursions to Texas Colorado New Mexico Utah Wyoming Idaho Arkansas Louisiana southwest Missouri with round trip fares around $0.50 to $2.00 and tickets sold Sept 24 to Oct 8, including return dates. Special trains Kansas City to Topeka for Pallay parade Oct 2 and 1 to 7 Oct sale window. Also local notices and ads for coal, patent medicine, and Want ads.

Texas Colorado New Mexico Utah Wyoming Idaha Arkansas Loulelwam Missouri Santa Fe St. Louis Lawrence Miemarch Palr Santa Be Kanne City Carnival Brewe Tie Santa Fe Kiansas City Dpcivalye Cteber Pedal Kansas City Topeke Santee

Narrow Escape Details and Confusing Account

A fragmented report outlines a near escape with unclear names and events. The text mentions doctors, a plan, and persons named Lunver and Sam, with references to a place or event at 138 and a sequence of mishaps. The readable content is sparse and uncertain.

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