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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1895

Page

8

Bishop Vincent Defends Himself Over Mire Incident

The New York Voice responds to a subscriber inquiry about Bishop J H Vincent allegedly insulting a woman at a public gathering. The woman identified is Mary Lathrop, misnamed in reports, with the scene described as her platform speech at Osbutsuqua years ago. The bishop, hosting the request, allegedly uttered a loud insult while seated on the platform.

Bishop Vincent Mary Z. Lathrop New York J. H. Vincent Mary . Lathrap Obsutsuqua Lathrap Vincent

Harry St John who killed wife amid Oklahoma case

Washington dispatch recounts Ex-Governor Harry St John, born in Olney Illinois, married there, left his wife, later acknowledged a son after twelve years, and then removed him to educate him. The son, Harry St John, later killed his wife in Oklahoma.

Washington St. Jo&s Olney St John Aod Harry St John Oklahoma Catpwetl John Stephens Marion Township Noble County

Bombard the Hovas by French Cruisers at Verufate

April 8 report from Port Louis Mauritia notes Papin and De Petit Thouars bombarding Hova forces near Tamitaye after a land battery attack on April 4. Malagasy commander Col. Shérvinton resigns over disagreement with the Hova government amid the engagement. Griggs Axtell advertise buggies harness and wagons.

Port Louis Mauritian Col Shérvinton Hova Papin de Petit-Thouars Verufate Tamitaye

New Street in Cairo Near Ferris Wheel Project

Lake View property owners oppose a proposed World’s Fair style street exhibit named Street in Cairo to be built near the Ferris wheel in Chicago. Projected by George Fangalo, the plan shades Halsted Clark Wellington Oakdale streets with stalls, fortune tellers, performers, and Be Douin dancers, echoing 1893 exposition vibes.

Cutcaco Lake View George Fangalo Chicago North Clark Street Wrightwood Avenue Cairo North Halsted North Clark and Wellington Streets Oakdale Street Wellington Street North Halsted Street

Local clergy, land sale, and church delegation at presbytery

Rev. W. F. File returns to work in Santa Fe treasurer's office after three weeks illness. A. McKeever sold 120 acres near afley Falls to Lewis Yuelka, longtime residents. A large United Presbyterian delegation travels to Lawrence for annual presbytery. pastor J. D. Pattison to lead session. women and youth delegates listed.

W. F. File Santa Fe A. McKeever Lewis Yuelka Seasion Mra TL. M. Savage J. H. McLaughlin Sra OL & Morrow J. D. Pattison Sadie Mioney Clara McDonald Minnis Fulton James Chamos Walter McLaughlin Andy Martin Harry McKiraban Anna Kelley

Court Opens as Judge Foster Opens April Term

Judge Foster begins the April term of the district court marking the start of a new session. Proceedings open with routine calendars and preliminary motions anticipated.

Docket Opens With Lottery, Counterfeit, and Fraud Cases

The United States district court opened at 2 pm with Judge Foster presiding. The April term may last two weeks as the grand jury sits. indictments to follow. Cases include Smalley, ex-bank president of Hiawatha, charged with embezzlement, and Topeka counterfeiting defendants Turner, Teter, Hoffkinen facing possible trial. Also listed are charges against a post office clerk, a free thinker, an obscene mail matter defendant, lottery ticket distributors from New Orleans and Chicago, plus numerous minor offenses and court activity in Topeka with post office and detective attention.

United States District Court Foster M. J. Smalley First National Bank of Hiawatha Smalley Roy Hoffkinen Turner Teter Qen Leavenworth W. J. Johnson Topeka F. J. Vanderberg New Orleans Chicago L. Gourdaine D. M. Slocum Walker & Co Kansas Post Office

Topeka News Roundup from North Side Details Local Life

North Topeka notes detail visits and illnesses of Abilene residents and locals in Topeka. Names include J B Case C B Lyon W L Byers and Mrs F S Emert with health updates. Events cover church services schoolhouse meetings and a fire scare at Shorey with tramps arrested.

J.B Case Abilene C. B. Lyon Oskaloosa W. L Byers Pennsylvania C. Nicholson van Buren Street James Black Monroe Street Union Pacific Hotel Department

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