Finerty Is Cheerful as Irish Remain Undaunted
The Irish are not disheartened despite adversity and maintain courage in the face of challenges.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1895
Page
2
The Irish are not disheartened despite adversity and maintain courage in the face of challenges.
Hundreds of Irish American leaders gather at the YMCA in New York for a three day conference urging a bold aggressive movement to aid Ireland. John T Keating presides with ex Congressmen and Finerty delivering fiery calls for action and breaking neutrality laws in favor of Ireland.
Dayton Ohio September 25 Bishop Vincent presiding at the Methodist conference voiced shock at some delegates. He said not every one called to preach is prepared and warned against fanatic preachers while urging candidates to stay in school until ready.
Four Creek Nation men including Rufus Buck and Lucky Davis were convicted in federal court for brutal assaults during a July to August series of crimes in the Creek Nation. The gang robbed Henry Hassan’s home, assaulted his wife, and tortured victims by forcing them to dance and firing at their feet. Five defendants face death by hanging as ordered by Judge Parker, with no appeal.
In Camilla Georgia, Beversly Ragan and Williams D Shaw dueled after a drinking party dispute over Miss Netta Carter. They faced each other about thirty paces apart, both shot. Ragan died instantly and Shaw succumbed to his wounds later, causing widespread community upheaval.
From Vancouver dated Sept 25 the Empress of India arrives from the Orient as Japanese papers note a proposed 100 million dollar war loan by the Diet. The war effort has begun with Lt Espejune in charge. Cholera deaths rise with 662 cases and 476 deaths reported on the lth. Through Sept 6 total cases reach 8,998 and 26,75 deaths since outbreak.
National League results include Baltimore 7 Philadelphia 7 and Washington 6 New York 6. Louisville 11 Cincinnati 11. St. Louis 11 Brooklyn 11. Rockford 26 Peoria 6. Rockford 15 Prairie 1. Des Moines 2 Lincoln 13. Des Moines 12. Burlington 10. Veterans encampment in Sarma Kansas reports first gun and camp life settling. yacht race wind halted series with two delays. El Paso murder of Hattie Baker by Hattie Thompson partner. Kansas and Texas Coal begins 100 mile rail survey between South AcAlester and Fort Smith. Chicago Cutlery Fire causes $90 damage. Wichita police commissioner appointment amid Smythe resignation.
At Syracuse on September 25 leaders stayed away from the New York convention. Figures like Hill Murphy Martin Grady and Beltman were missing while Boswell Flower stayed. The platform urged local option on excise and a single standard currency with public order and decency considerations guiding restrictions. Northern Pacific receivers resign while Senator Elkins injures ankle in bicycle incident. advertisement for mineral water closes the note.
Revenue cutter Bush seized the British steamer Beatrice on August 20 in the prohibited Paris sword seal zone. Captain Hooper boarded Beatrice, finding 140 seal skins though only sixty were recorded, and the vessel was taken to Analasie and turned over to the British ship Pheasant. Five hundred seven vessels were boarded since August 1 with no irregularities found aboard others.
Ausrix Texas Sept 25. McLennan and Hayes counties tax collectors requested prize fight licenses from Comptroller Finley but were refused following the attorney general's written opinion. The opinion upholds Judge Hurt's Dallas ruling that the anti prize fight law stands, arguing conflicting provisions cannot be in force simultaneously. The collectors appeal to the supreme court for a writ of mandamus to obtain licenses.
A large six-story brick warehouse at 116 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, occupied by Charles J. Webb & Co. dealers in yarns and woolens, burned late last night. Within half an hour six adjacent buildings were set alight, with flames spreading along Front Street to the five-story chemical works of Charles Lenning. Firefighters contained the blaze at A1avelock, preventing further spread to nearby structures.
The Durant case against Theodore Durrant closes after the prosecution finishes its testimony and strengthens the argument. In Mennes Connecticut three men are killed by sewer trench cave in. Secretary Herbert orders Moran Bros bid review for torpedo boat construction in Seattle. Governor Morrell pardons William Gibson, Osage County jointist, on local recommendation.
State school fund commissioners, trustees for the Mary E Thorpe trust have bought bonds totaling 3.60 for the fund created for the widow and orphans of Joseph A Thorpe who perished in a state mine at Leavenworth. The remaining 7,000 of the fund has already been invested.
A Detroit patrolman stops a well dressed man on Park Street at midnight. The man confuses fog for a fire and explains he must pay his wife for a sealskin sack, admitting the disguise was a ruse to cover his escape from a supposed town blaze.
An unnamed caller seeks quick legal advice in a Moffat building office. A lawyer and bystander debate whether the sun or the earth moves, with the caller refusing to pay for legal opinion and insisting on his own view. The exchange ends with a boast about beating any critic claiming otherwise.
In a brief Fourth Avenue dairy scene a lone man asks if the shop sells old fashioned buttermilk. The clerk confirms, and the man reflects on childhood memories, imploring the seller for a glass due to sentiment and nostalgia.
Santa Fe operates a special round trip train Thursday September 26 from Topeka depart 1:30 PM to Atchison and return, Marshall's band aboard. Tickets 1.51 for round trip via Union Pacific Salina direct route. City Ticket Agent A Lewis 52 Kansas Ave.
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