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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1896

Page

3

Carlisle Coy Declines Presidential Candidacy Letter Reveals

Kentucky Democrat Charles B. Long reports Carlisle Warder and his supporters prefer not to run for president, citing party unity and platform concerns. The lengthy letter from Carlisle discusses duties, public interest, and the need for an acceptable candidate aligned with party principles. The Courier Journal notes the stance aligns with party goals and tariff and currency issues, while other items reference state convention dynamics and labor disruptions at a Quinsivemendre plant.

Wastttrorox Carlisle Charlies B Long Ao Tate Sheotie Mit Atverens Thas Meese Annie Democrats of AE Beurieky Louvsvines The Courier-Journal Gerlivie Secord Tressury Bret Kratacky Kratacky Vo Curae

Rival Salvation Armies clash in Ohio park

In Cleveland Ohio yesterday a conflict of prayer and melody occurred between Ballington Booth's Salvation Army volunteers and the American Volunteers. A crowd of about 1 00 followed the Volunteers from First M E Church to public square. The Salvation Army corps with band appeared, drowning out the protest of the volunteers but the meeting continued with both groups praying in the park and patriotic speeches by the Volunteers.

Ohio Ballington America Volustans Gawatios Vid Salvations Avely Oniforcs Balllim Booth M. E Iert Salvetlon Army Corpa Little Park

Fire in a Museum Causes Panic at Theater Audiences

A large audience at a museum theater faced a threatening fire scene that sparked a panic as more than a thousand people crowded toward exits. Stage manager Charles Kefl urged calm and instructed spectators to retain composure, preventing injuries despite chaotic moments as performers and freaks tried to calm the crowd.

Oontusios Cmvaco Clark Aliliensés Charles Kefl Theople

30 000 Homeless After Manila Fire Destroys Homes

A major blaze in Manila, capital of the Philippine Islands, forces 30 000 people from their homes. The city, with population around 100 000 plus suburbs, features the cathedral, government and archbishop houses, a town hall, ten churches, monasteries, schools, theater, hospital and university. The fire caused widespread destruction and left thousands displaced.

Manila Masia Adu Houkes Philippine Islands Tarrecka It Bay

Raines Law Enforced Across City Amid New Year Observance

Reports from across the city say the new raines law was stringently enforced yesterday with few violators. Saloonkeepers reportedly kept to the law, and arrests were promptly made of those who defied it.

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Ghostly visitation marks Vanderbilt Marlborough wedding

An ornate tale recalls a ghost at the Vanderbilt Marlborough wedding in front of about four hundred guests. The specter confronts the bride’s zeal and questions aristocratic excess, delivering a chilling warning before vanishing.

Ikedewy Vanderbint Vanderbilt- Marlborough Hutchings Hosten Post Tnt Cornelus Hmmieless von Wim Neole Hove

Arbitration plea from cardinals for peace and empire

Cardinal Gibbons and other church leaders issue an appeal for a permanent tribunal of arbitration as a substitute for war among Christian nations. They urge governments to promote peace through public opinion and formal appeals, citing historic unity of Christendom and divine guidance in seeking justice without bloodshed.

Wil James Cardinal Gibbons Sroflishop Baltimore Michael Userdingleyuearshtiek Armagh Hortert Uurhn Weermlaste London Eater Suntay

Bemes Hair Renewer Featured In Local Ad

An advertisement touts Bemes Hair Renewer as a premium poultive claiming every bottle includes a guarantee. The copy urges women to use the product for lovely head hair and notes it is sold by druggists in the area.

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Missouri Solid Delegations for Free Silver in Chicago

The Democrats of 100 or more townships and counties in Missouri held conventions expressing for a solid free silver delegation to Chicago. Governor Stone heads the Vernon county delegation. Cockrell West Stone and Binet named as delegates at large. Livingston and Congressman Hall's county supported free silver.

Sr. Loris Missouri Chicago Stone Vernon County Cockrell West Binet Livingston Hall

Holmes Confesses All Culprit Tells Murders Planned and Executed

Arch criminal H H Holmes writes a detailed confession describing up to twenty killings. He recounts the murders of the Williams sisters and Benjamin Pietzel, the Pietzel children, and a castle janitor, detailing motive and method while facing execution. He notes six planned killings he could not complete.

Patilpe Leima H. H. Holmes Holmes Williams Sisters Quinlas Snaew Benjamin Pietzel Miurier Pietael

Treaty of alliance rumored linking Spain and England

A London financer claims England has formed an alliance treaty with Spain, with an official announcement possible within ten days. Other items note Colonel Breckinridge's district canvass, a Texas shooting fatality, Terrell arriving in New York, Kiel Canal project costs and specs, and varied European dispatches.

Tate Lovonn London Spain Europe

Western Fence and a Crackpot Courtroom Exchange

A fragmented slice of a newspaper page mixes courtroom chatter about a fence described as wire or board and a gun to keep intruders out. Interspersed are quick quips from staff writers and readers about dog shows trains and everyday life in a bustling city paper.

Board of Trade Chi-cago Tribune Robson Robsin Heo Theo Robsip Agai

Promising Trotting Filly Noted In Market May Debut

A fragmentary 19th century racing note highlights a promising trotter named in connection with sire lines and a Bettor Bloodstock, referencing William Shapcon of New York and a Cebu breeding farm. The piece mentions lineage to Eletioneer and Sir Archy blood, race speeds, and a Terre Haute event, with tangential notes on spring shooting and local anecdotes.

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