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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1895

Page

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Spain massing troops for Cuba rebellion hunt

Special AP report from Wivasa April 4 describes Spain sending 32 000 troops to Cuba with 4 000 under two grand divisions and two brigades. General La Chambre will command the first division based at Manzanillo. General Salcedo leads from Santiago de Cuba toward Jugulua Cuba Guintacamno Baracoa and Holguin. Officers earn 80 dollars monthly. soldiers 25 dollars.

Associated Press Wivasa Cabana Morro Castle Hattabeano Cuba Santiago de Cuba Spain Principe Neuvitaa Bayami Tunas Pelu Halgulo Principe Camaguey Salcedo Jugulua Guintacamno Baracoa Portof Holguin Ytavral

Demand Gold Standard In Present System Debate

A April 4 report from Bunity notes Merlis Trade Congraan will push a resolution urging no deviation from the current gold standard in Germany, stressing that weakening the standard harms Germ field alexander mrcehill feed. Reid Alexander Mitchell, four years five months, died of brain paralysis at 205 Van Buren Street. funeral held today, named after Dr Reid Alexander who performed a prior operation on the father after a railroad injury. J. L. Bliss, jeweler and respected citizen of Anvcuisox, Kay, died after brief illness.

Merlis Bunity Committee of the Trade Congress Germany Alexander Mrcehill Reid Alexander Mitchell HC. Mitchell van Buren Street Reid Alexander

Rival for the Bell to Organize Tin Capital Telegraph Firm

The Times-Herald reports a New York formed rival to the Bell system. Backers include Parrott Company Standard Oil Searles Crocker Pillsbury and J. Clarkson. Capital stock listed as 100000000. The company aims to expand across Bell territory, with rumors intensifying in San Francisco and Wall Street.

Cacao Times-Herald New York Parrott Company of Standard Oil Company Searles The Sugar Trust George Crocker San Francisco Pillsbury Minnespolia Flour J. 5 Clarkson Vie Beil Company Wall Street

Quarantine Talk Over Smallpox Threat in Ottawa

The state board of health considers placing Ottawa under quarantine because of smallpox cases. Prof. O G Markham of Baker University visited to urge quarantine to shield Baldwin and the surrounding area. Dr Ward and Governor Morrill discussed the matter and Ward was to investigate Ottawa.

State Board of Fault Ottawa O. G. Markham Baker University Board of Health Baldwin Merkham de M. B. Ward Morrill

Helen Gould to sponsor Chickasaw guards drill

In Merarars April 4 the invitation lists President Cleveland and state governors to attend the May drill Miss Helen Gould will be invited to act as sponsor for the Chickasaw guards in memory of her father’s aid to yellow fever sufferers in 1873 79 Miss Winnie Davis will be asked to sponsor Confederate veterans and other local military groups.

Merarars Enn Cleveland Sabinet Helen Gould Winnie Davis

Butler's Estate Sued Over Inveigled Investments

Mrs. McDowell Potter of North Adams widow of Colonel Andrew J. Potter sues the estate of Benjamin FP Hatter of Lowell for 150000 dollars alleging he inveigled her into investing 47088 dollars in San Miguis Gold Placer Co of Colorado. The firm later became insolvent and its assets were sold to Butler.

Potter Ben Hatler Mra McDowell Potter North Adams Andrew J. Potter Berkshire Benjamin FP. Hatter Lowell Butler

Harvard Football Row Could Decide 1904 Season

Rumors in Cambridge say Harvard may settle the football controversy by upholding the athletic committee and rebuffing the faculty. The corporation and most overseers reportedly back the committee. A definite action is expected soon with plans for a Harvard team next year to play on college grounds for college men.

Harvard Bostox Mase Cambridge Itaovema

McKinley to Visit Hartford for McKinley Club Banquet

Governor McKinley of Ohio heads to Bantronp Conn on Tuesday to attend the McKinley club banquet. He will stay with club president John Addson Porter and hold a public reception before the event. In the afternoon he will be presented to Governor Cota at the capitol and Speaker Fii senden.

Connectic Bantronp Conn McKinley Ohio McKinley Club John Addson Porter

St John Arrested in Wife Slaying at Okwanouta City

An inquest returns a verdict that Mrs St John was killed by a shot from a revolver in her husband’s hands. St John is in custody after a preliminary hearing. The report also notes the death in Pasadena of ex Governor William Marshall, former Minnesota governor, aged health-related death.

Srs Okwanouta City Ales Harry St Jatin Mra St John Tee Husband Mr St John Warshall Paul J. Gilman Pasadena Cal William #. Marshall Minnesota California

Duties on Sugar Suspended in Dutch East Indies Bill

Tuxiacve April 4 The bill suspending for a year from June 1 the export duties on sugar from the Dutch East Indies has been adopted. Note Thompson Bros. on brass bedsteads on page eight today and sideboards on page five. Subscribe for the JovaxaL.

Tuxiacve Thompson Bros Brsas Alvo

Oscar Wilde Libel Trial Day Two At Old Bailey

Unabated interest as Oscar Wilde testifies in the libel suit against the Marquis of Queensberry. Wilde admits tea parties with a man named Taylor and money given to five youths, while denying sightings in female dress. Cross examination by Mr Carson is described as pitiless and unprintable, with letters from the Marquis to his son prompting remarks from Justice Collins.

Lonpox Old Bailey Oscar Wilde Marquis of Queensberry Taylor Carson Merquia Queensberry Wilde Fitzroy Square Mr. Carson Sir Edward Clarke Certsin Lord Alfred Douglass Lord Alfred St. James Gazette St James Gazette the Gazette Collins Pisioufe Beerbohm Tree Tree Rosebery

Taylor Jury Still Out In Murder Trial

A Carrollton Missouri jury in the Mbeks family murder case remains deadlocked with no prospect of agreement. Foreman Freeman informs Judge Rucker at 11:34 PM that the jurors cannot reach a verdict. Judge Rucker orders lockup until noon when he may discharge the panel if no accord is reached. Prosecuting Attorney Jer of Carrollton alleges jury bribery by at least two jurors to secure an acquittal.

St Louis Post Dispatch Carrollton Aenoterox Rucker Kbytesville Cour Jer Carrothton Theen

Hanley Is Held For District Court Trial

George Hanley faced a district court bound over after a no defense hearing in Justice Furry's court. The case related to breaking into the Jounton Nebel store. Nebel testified they and others conferred ten days prior, planning to counter Hanley's potential defense with their corroborated account. No defense witnesses were called and Hanley was not examined. The trial is set for the next district court term.

George Hanley Nebel Atore Furry Hanley District Court Nebel John Oyphinasy Jey

Street Car Clash Over Right of Way in Chicago

A street car of the General Street Railway was wrecked by four wagon crews and nearly 400 Chicago City Railway workers led by Supt Bowen at the Twenty second and Grove streets intersection. Secretary Booney of General Street Railway attempted to run the car over Chicago City Railway lines amid a ongoing right of way dispute between the firms.

Fleces Curcaco General Street Railway Company McGunn Chicago City Railway Company Supt Bowen God Grove Booney Chicase City Railway

Democrats to Confer on State Convention for Currency Question

The Democratic state central committee met to discuss calling a state convention to address the currency issue and draft a platform for the next campaign. They approved holding the convention in Springfield on June 4 with representation based on votes for state treasurer. Mrs Paran Stevens Dead in New York of pneumonia, with only her physician, Dr Robertson, and estate manager Rankin present.

Tuinois Sruinerrens Democratic State Central Committes Springfield Paran Stevens New York Ward McAllister Society Thomas & Robertson Rankin

Train Hold Up Near Dover Leaves Passengers Robbed

Rock Island train No 1 was robbed near Dover Oklahoma at 12 30 am. Five mounted men forced entry, fired at the baggage car, then robbed passengers of about 300 in cash and valuables including six revolvers and many watches and rings while the express messenger was wounded. A posse pursues the bandits as sheriffs and marshals comb the area. Leaders likely led by Dick Yeager with Cheyenne county ties.

Chicago Rock Island Oklahoma Dover Kingfisher Ennessey Littl James Mack Express Jones Kingfieher Burchett United States Madsen el Reno Cimarrot Dick Yeager Cheyenne County

A C Merritt Named State Grain Inspector

Governor Merrill named A C Merritt of Wamego as state grain inspector, settling the appointment controversy. Merritt, a former Democrat, has backing from Kansas City elevator interests. salary is 2000 a year with twenty deputy inspectors to be confirmed by the state inspector. Other candidates included A C Sherman Rossville W Naill Abilene and R F Aatle Atchison.

Merrill A. C. Merritt Wamago Merritt Jim Merritt Union Pacific Kansas Kansas City Cy. Leland A. C. Sherman Rossville W. Naill Abilene R F. Aatle Atchison Wamey Kansas City, Kas

Supreme court strike at gambling law in Illinois ruling

The Illinois Supreme Court upholds a law allowing seizure and destruction of gambling implements under a March warrant. The decision supports extirpation of gambling in the city, marking a hard blow to illicit gaming activities.

Illinois Cuicaso Supreme Court of Tinois

Freocoths Baby Comment Sparks Bachelor Banter

A humorous exchange in Tit-Bits column notes Frecocoth showing his baby to a bachelor friend. The friend teases that the child is bald, then quips that children today want to start where their fathers began, reflecting light Topeka social humor in The State Journal’s Want and Miscellaneous pages.

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