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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1896

Page

2

Jones Wins in City Election in Hottest Contest

A record city election produced a strong Republican showing with Frank A. Faxon on the Populist ticket defeating W. Taylor, amid large majorities and a sweeping, nationwide style contest. The returns say Miles City and surrounding jurisdictions saw decisive party gains, with Democrats carrying several wards and Republicans winning mayoral posts and multiple council seats.

Republicen AUP Frank A Faxon People’s Party Winket W. WW. Taylor

Princess Maude wedding gifts provoke royal response

London reports Princess Maude of Wales has received wedding gifts totaling nearly 5000 pounds. The lavish tokens include the table centerpiece and silver items. The Prince of Wales signals rejection of wedding gifts from the working and middle classes while confirming the royal plan.

London Maude Prince of Wales

Postal Bill Stirs Senate Debates On Amendments

April 6 Washington The postal appropriation bill dominated Senate debate with amendments on consolidating offices and civil service reform discussed by Vilas Welcott Allen Hill and others The amendment to limit presidential veto power failed by seven votes President Smith participation noted Welcott clashed with Allen over policy A House session also considered weights and measures under the metric system with District of Columbia involvement The measure failed and the session adjourned pending further action A new plan to appoint a committee to study national homes for disabled soldiers was introduced by Representative Mus of Kaneus and a Western branch delegation referenced the topic.

Waasineroy Fay Elenost Paseed Pester Wolcott Elgil Messrs Vilas Welcot Allen Hill Hour Garvonn Stewart Messre Vilas Allenund Welcott Smith Wil Butler [Populiar Worth Carolina Malen Waealington

Turmoil After School House Blast Splits Township

A district school building in Cir tin township is destroyed by dynamite and fire after a long dispute over school site waste led to two factions clashing at dawn. Dozens fought in darkness as inhabitants fled the burning school, while others were injured in the woods. Women faced mob violence at Lamoxotos Kentucky, as vigilante tensions rose over a contested murder case. The episode follows a convention in Viewmont State backing protection and free allies, with local drivers and hardware firms noted in the chaotic aftermath.

Te Tle Cirtin Linse Ball Fesling Wes Courta Herrover

Battleship spending vs irrigation wealth in debate

Washington April 3 a Coloradan argues that the government’s expenditure on battleships exceeding five million dollars could instead fund reservoirs to irrigate vast arid western lands. He contends land moisture and efficiency favor irrigation over naval armament, urging reallocation to address water scarcity and avoid obsolescence of ships in future wars.

Colorado Washington Wee Iers Sala i. W Yates Colorady Sore Bovern

Prank Foster's Ex Commissioner Faces Back Pay Dispute

A confusing report describes Bill for Prank Foster's ex commissioner foe resisting payment while police officials claim evidence supported their case. Governor Morrie and others weigh the moral outcome as criminal justice controversy unfolds amid new crop weather notes and court anecdotes.

Foster Billy Tor Meidtter Elelenia Morrie Kate Roberts

Editorial Seeks McKinley Cleveland Choice in 1896

The World's double editorial weighs McKinley versus Cleveland as the likely Republican nominee and questions third term fears. It argues the issue is future, not past, with impartial critique and notes widespread anti third-term sentiment among Americans. Also reports Colorado and Nebraskan election results, city votes, and a push for a federal prison at Fort Leavenworth.

Lew Youx Cleveland

New West Point Cadets Named From Washington and Beyond

A list of new cadets appointed to the United States Military Academy is released. Names include Curten Arnold Prescott Kay Harry Gilmore James Goethe Robert Loraine Earl Fiestas land Herman Albery James Ho MeVicker Wa P Stoker Barnes and others from various states and towns.

Rank Richardson Warts Ban Washington Unitedenn Military Academ Curten P. Arnold Prescots Aresoaaph Kay Newepee Reas Harry F. Gilmore Pistieville Wiss James Goethe Harnville Robert Loraine O. Witts Earl Hf Elternste Herman W. Albery Columbus James Ho MeVicker Sigourney Wa. P. Stoker Canton QC Hettson Barnes Authorrstih Fr. Cleyton Chaves G. Harvey St Louis Alter Slate

Garding fragmentary political speech misreads from a labor camp

The report notes ex governor Welte speaking from a camp with Rey Myron W. Reed to a large audience. He denies being a candidate for any office and predicts a Republican president and a possible Pessullste alignment while discussing Baptist candidates and Democrat involvement.

Hepublican Crippla Crock Apell Welte Waz Garme

Political Murders and Regulator Shootings in St Lasley Parish

In St Lasley parish yesterday violence flared as regulators fired on a group of Negro registrants near Opelousas. Two were killed and six to seven wounded after clashes halted a registration attempt from Grand Prairie. Several dozen lashes were reported as bystanders watched.

Losklats Nrw Oniuase St. Lassley Parish St Gundry Ovelonsas Siar Grand Prairie Opelousas Eien

Jailed for Parricide in Fall Leaftiks County

J D Lawderss Kensaw and three family members were jailed by a Pinkerton Detective on the charge of murdering John T. Damboen at Fall Leaftiks county on the night of February 10. The suspects include Charles Gamborn 22, his sister Aale Lamborn 22, and Thomas Davenport 22. All denied the crime but were held in separate cells as investigators pursued the case.

J. DT Lawderss Hie Dravesworth Kas April Charles Gamborn Aale Lambore Thomas Davenport Ase Misa Lamborn Pinkerton John T. Damboen Fall Leaftiks County Viet Chasies Annie Lantern

Solid for free silver heads Missouri convention

Several Missouri counties ordained solid silver delegations to the Democratic State convention in Sedalia on April 5. Counties instructed for free coinage at 14 to 1 ratio and named delegates at large including Big, Stone, West, and Cockrell.

Missouri Prem Colmagh Hined Stone, West and Cockrell

Heart Disease Causes and Remedies Warn Readers

An article explains heart trouble links to digestion and stomach issues. It notes gas and fermentation from poorly digested food press on the heart and lungs, causing palpitations and breath shortness, and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure‑all except stomach cancer, with stock contact details for Stuart Co in Marshall, Michigan.

Feadt Senate Thad Stuart

Mistaken Identity Over Columbus Bones in Havana Crisis

In Havana city the question of what to do with Columbus’s remains if Havana falls to insurgents sparks debate. The Royal Academy of Marin urged preserving the relics in Spain, while local priests and scholars recount earlier transfers from Valladolid to Santo Domingo and then to Havana, amid discoveries of a lead casket and inscriptions. The saga traces the remains through Spain, Santo Domingo, and Cuba, fueling religious and national sentiment.

Havens Havana Columbus Royal Academy of Marin Cues Spain Cube Lhuys Haran Colambia Colam Bavana Columbua Valladolid Old Spain Seville Samo Domingo Santo Domingo France Sento Conquirer America Haruna Columbas Jed Mary Cathedral of Inecripiione Columbine Africa Mavens Ota Cubdla Susto Durtingo Holy Land Santa Bo

Bones and relics dispute over Columbus bones in Havana and Santo Domingo

A heated quarrel between Havana and Santo Domingo over the alleged bones of Don Diego, son of Columbus, erupts as each side claims to hold better preserved remains. The Dominicans invite inspection of the open vaults while both cities vow to defend their cathedral relics. Separately, a Topeka public notice invites sealed bids for state building construction with requirements for bonds and bid security.

Mingo Apy Havana Don Diego Great Columbus Santo Domingo Colomban Avitier Santo

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