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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1894

Page

2

Everhardt Beats Abbott In Hard Twenty Five Round Fight

New Orleans hosts a 25 round match where Jack Everhardt defeats Stanton Abbott after a lengthy bout. Griffo and Dunn opened the program with an exhibition, drawing about 5,000 spectators. Referee proceedings and corner support from F. & Wills, Bates, Setherland Bros, John Dean, Billy Pimmner, Alf Kobp, and Billy Chittensen are noted. Everhardt secured decisive exchanges in rounds fifteen to twenty five, establishing his reputation as a fair fighter under Police Captain William Barret’s oversight.

New Onur Young Griffo Mike Dunn Griffo Jack Everhardt New Orleans Stanton Abbott England Fonla Everhardt F. & Wills Bates Setherland Bros Abbott Everhardt Everherdt Abbott Heale Glcre Abbett Abbetts Nglishman Evvehardt Neferes Reny Eeckardt William Barret

Wheat Crops Report From Paris Warped By Errant Punctuation

Samuel Morss, Paris consul general, forwards an abstracted official report on the 1904 wheat crop to the state department. French statistician Lars Moras estimates world crops will exceed demand by about 35 percent, with France consuming 125 to 215 million hectoliters annually. July 31 inventory shows 559,620 hectoliters awaiting withdrawal, signaling a likely surplus over the coming year despite potential imports. Prices in Belgium, Holland, and the United Kingdom are lower than in Paris.

Jonaul Moes Paris Wasarsqrom Samuel Morss State Department Lars Mr. Moras France Belgium Holland Snd United Kingdom

Imperial Edict Issued and Ping Yang Battle Loss Reported

An imperial edict from the Emperor of China expresses regret over General Teo Losnows death at Ping Yang while leading a charge. The emperor grants posthumous honors to the General and his family. Also noted are local political nominees and a shooting incident near Tiff City, Missouri.

E Eperor Chins Teo Losnow Tieu Tsin Sea Ee Tso Ping Yane

Peary Expe dlion Returns Amid Welcome at Wharf

The Balcoa brought the Peary relief party and expedition members to port to a thronged welcome. Mrs Peary and her baby arrived with a party heading for Washington as the voyage south proceeds. Commander Bryant led the relief effort amid guarded remarks on Peary's Arctic stay and future plans.

Tire Wire Peary Baby Kesah Washington Hes Arctic Hryant Béard Plover Peary St. Johns

Colgate's Body Found After Desertion Incident

Report details a missing man Colgate from a hunting party led by William A. Carlin. A mangled thigh and leg were found eight miles below the Clearwater river, with the match box and gear recovered. Remains were buried at Lower Hot Springs after a search by Lieutenant Elliott. The desertion is implied as cowardly by the district commander.

Cook George Collgate William A. Carlin Ge. Carlin Department of the Columbia Elliott Clearwater Coltrate Colgate Lower Hot Springs Columbia Fielal Colrate

Battle of Yalu River details from German cruiser report

An official account of the battle of Wolo rive lists casualties including Commander Sakamoto and several lieutenants from multiple Japanese ships. It notes thirty non commissioned officers and men killed and wounded, with the German cruiser Alexandrine arriving at the port.

Yonomama Alexandrine Wolo Rive Sakamoto Asagi Tekaha Seiioknehi Bashidate Sima Matsushima Magai Akitoshima Asao Yoshima

Atchison Announces 475 Chicago Kans City Ticket Rate

Western rail lines react to the Atchison plan to set a 4 75 fare between Chicago and Kansas City with sale windows September 25 to October 6, and return from October 3. The move follows St Louis territory fears and aims to lure travelers despite cheaper routes elsewhere.

Hazen Cacade Atchison Road Chicgo Kans Chicago Kansas City Atchison Estern Hnex Unicaga St Louis

National Unitarian Conference Meets in Sanaroos

Sept 26 The national conference of Unitarian and other Christian churches held communion service yesterday morning led by Rev Edward Iversit Bale of Boston. The new president Senator George F Hoar of Cancora Mass addressed the convention at length praising recent work and envisioning a glorious future.

Culturias Conference Sanaroos National Conference of Unitarian and Other Christian Churches Edward Iversit Bale Boston George F. Hoar Cancora Mass Mem- George Rtis

Brazil and United States Abrogate Reciprocity Treaty

Minister Mendonca explains Brazil will abrogate the reciprocity treaty with the United States on January 1, following Brazil’s three month notice. He notes the action aligns with the new US tariff law, with impact on sugar and coffee trade and US manufactured goods. Also covers moving crops demand for silver dollars and a forgery case settled out of court. A boy is struck by a train in Cimarron, Kansas, sustaining serious injuries.

Wasursotox United States Brasil Brazil Mendeven Sumlay Thompson Rio Blaine Peste Corey Senor Men Jauvery Grail Mendonca

Was His Mark Forged in Campbell Case

A district court heard a motion in the Bob Campbell liquor case as his attorney Charlea Fransky argued forgery claims. Alex Garrett testified his name or mark on the information leading to Campbell’s arrest was a forgery, asserting he never signed it, while noting he signed a separate information against Jordan.

Alex Garrett Campbell Bob Campbell Charlea Fransky Hazen Pansky Garrett Sted Jim McCor War Ben Jordan Jordan Isagh Mr. C. &. Goodwin Uig Goodwin Goodman

Priests of Pallas Parade and Karnival Krewe Event

The Priests of Pallas at Kansas City stage a grand procession and illumination with colored fires and calcium lights. A special round-trip rate by Union Pacific runs Oct 1–5 for Kansas and Nebraska travelers within 250 and 200 miles respectively. Karnival Krewe parade planned for Oct 4 with afternoon and evening events.

Pallas Knansas City Pecpa Kausen City Kansas Missouri Union Pacific Kansas City Nebraska Uules Pacific

Rock Island Drops Kansas City to Chicago Fare

The Rock Island railroad reduced passenger rates from 12.50 to 6.75 between Kansas City and Chicago effective September 24. No reason given for the fare cut. In other news, farmer William Simpson of near Kearney, Missouri, was robbed of 245 by two highwaymen early yesterday on Fourth street near the police station.

Mexight Democratic Teknt Euroma Kan Lyon Ben Austin Tiff City Austin Congress Young Fort Scort John Shackleford Clayton Verson County High Hock Island Kansas City Rock Island Railroad Chicago Eaness

Treasury funds and political nominations briefed

The treasury balance stood at 123.76 million dollars with 55.29 million in gold reserves. Nomination updates include Charles W. Gillette renominated by the Twenty-ninth New York district Republicans and Max Dembufsky chosen for Congress by Illinois Democrats. China-Japan and Italy seek a commercial treaty as well.

Twenty New York Charles W. Gillette Max Dembufsky Congress Itillimois Japan Italy Courtly B. Boyle London Board Trade W. J. Wison West Virgin's Isidor Strauss Joseph Chamberlain Leeds Eng House of Jorita House of Lords United States Senate Sims Treasury Pittsburg Milwaukee Is Moines Laws Concord N. H Chicago Buffalo Debs A. R C

McKinley to Speak at Topeka Oct 3 with Rail Specials

Governor McKinley of Ohio plans a Topeka appearance on Wednesday October 3. Missouri Pacific will run special trains from Fort Scott Council Grove Paola and intermediate points arriving Topeka at 6 30 am. return trips the same day with reduced rates. Mrs T J Smith campaigns for Republicans visiting Norton Almena Neose City LaCygne Riley Zoarvale Mulvane Stafford Seneca Centralia Scotville and other towns October dates listed. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are praised for headache relief.

Wm McKinley Ohio Topeka Missouri Pacific Railway Scott Council Grove Paola Topeks Fowenend Paseenwer St Louis T. J. Murtin T. J. Smith McPherson State Central Gates Zoanvale Mulvave Stafford Su Jobs Edo Labeste City Seneca Centralia Scotteville Canker City

A Tiny Republic of Andorra Described in Period Voice

Special correspondence portrays Andorra as a tiny, autonomous Pyrenean republic with long history of peace, a bishop led suzerainty from Urgel, no telegraph passage for years, a 24 member select council and a life president, and a culture preserved since Charlemagne era while wars rage nearby. The piece notes rare crime, minimal courts, gratuitous public duties, and a strong age respect, hoping recent Council actions do not erode its quaint ways.

Republic of France Europe Republic of Andorra Charlemagne Pyrenees France Spain Janey Spnin Urgel Banos Santon

New Guns Promise More Injured in Future Battles

The Vossrache Zeitung reports on small caliber weapons and professor research about wound effects at varying distances. It concludes future warfare will produce more severely wounded and slower battlefield care and transport to hospitals, signaling harsher medical challenges ahead.

Vossrache Zeitung

British exhibitors complain medals not received at Chicago fair

Officials face delays as British exhibitors allege medals of honor have not been designed or issued. A correspondent to the London Times says no information is available from the British commissioner or fair officials, fueling dissatisfaction over the awards process.

London Times

Excursions Santa Fe Route and Local Tickets Offered

Home seekers' excursion to Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Arizona, Idaho, Arkansas, Louisiana and southwest Missouri with round trip fares from $2.00. Tickets on sale Sept 28 to Oct 6, and Oct 1-7 with return validity. Special trains from Kansas City after Priests of Pallas parade. Other notices and ads follow for De Witt's remedies and local services.

Texas Colorado New Mexico Utah Wyong Arizona Idaho Arkansas Louisiane Missouri Banta Pe St. Louis Lawrence Kansas City Sante Fe Topeka

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