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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1896
Page
1
A garbled news item reports that a stolen Easter sermon by Dr. Putnam, preacher of Heavenly Rest Church, allegedly caused the rector to fall ill. The piece mentions police involvement, church officials, and references to a long-ago sermon publication, with confusion over locations and names.
In Milwaukee on April 2 a bicycle campaign stirred city politics as candidates faced pressure from cyclists and ward elders. The effort influenced council races and highlighted group activism. Oregon Democrats backed Portia Gre, while state results influenced local party dynamics and future alignments.
A Gar net Rainmaker from Denver cites a Kansas discovery and outlines a plan involving Drais Cattter and Kliddeen Kida. The missive, signed by James Hamilina Garhett Kun, references a government secretary, secrecy, and a push to inform Donbesbie’s body, with broad claims of a new method and a plea for attention.
An awkward, garbled report describes a club meeting where funds were discussed amid an empty treasury. Names such as Senator W. 25 Sterne and Chief John Daditlaer appear in a jittery account, with references to a May or April event and a race incident involving a person named Youns.
A rapid divorce proceeding concluded in Kansas City as Judge Dale granted Jennie Henderson and Wedtee Henderson a separation after a brief session. The judge asked few questions and delivered a 45 second decision. Senator Baker proposed amendments to fund river preservation and barber bills, totaling fifteen thousand dollars for Missouri River work at Leavenworth and fifteen thousand for Atchison.
The First Kansas State Cooperative Congress meets in Lincoln Fest Hall East Sixth Street to discuss cooperative work. Two hundred fifty delegates expected from Kansas and nearby states. Noted leaders Joel Reese and state lecturer for the Farmers Alliance are among organizers with local officials overseeing the event.
The Sultan’s actions in Asiatic Turkey provoke international reaction as European and Turkish papers discuss expulsion of Roman Catholics. Critics argue Turkey’s measures threaten Christians, urging France and other powers to respond firmly to hostilities and protect minorities.
A report from Ottawa notes Canada seeks to deport Cree Indians to the Northwest Territories by May 1, with U S involvement discussed through Secretary Olney and Governor Hickard Trateet. The Cree, living on reservations across Montana, face smallpox outbreaks as they roam and shift across the region. In San Francisco, Huntington is re-elected president of the Southern Pacific Railroad, with two directors also retained.
Cleveland firm out of the bridge bond sale til Saturday as delays and possible conditions slow progress. Attorneys for Shawnee County negotiate terms while officials await bond approval and potential bids. commissioners set a deadline for action at dawn Saturday.
Washington April 0 The Currency Committee of Ohio reports to Congress proposing the formation of national banks with seed capital under 20 000 in towns with 4000 inhabitants. The measure aims to address capital shortages in banking and related lending facilities, noting regional bank scarcity and the need for expanded banking facilities nationwide.
Assistant State Treasurer Geo Bew art and George Bele with J Payne and four others attempted to stock Lake View with foxes Madison without success. Craftsmen captured ten pounds of three things then released them into the Verdina river after a chase by Toneka and Topeka men. The effort ended without securing their catch or stock.
A mismatched report notes Not Gold Brick Gordon and The One on the Coast. Sheri Hoegiey Ho Waewer alleges connections with Pinkerton detectives, fearing California operations are coastbound. Authorities in New Orleans pursue leads on a Gold Brick Gordon case and related arrests.
An American business manager in Pretoria faces high treason charges after involvement in a riot at Johannesburg Presbytery. In Kansas, Durned Presbytery elected Crosby as delegate to the General Assembly at Saratoga in July. Reports from Java Batavia note a relief of besieged garrisons with no Dutch casualties.
In our county the Mystic Brotherhood claims about one thousand members and aims to influence Kansas politics this fall. The correspondent notes anticipated partisan activity, with speculation on Governor candidates and party alignments, as Sheridan and others discuss potential appointments and resubmission of prohibition policies.
In New York on April, the vice president of the American Cotton Exchange has resigned. The president remains in his post, with no successor named yet. Rumors of further resignations by board members and officers circulate amid the leadership reshuffle.
An April notice posted by the United States land office states Modjeskas mountain township in Santa Ana is not affected by upcoming action. The township portion has already been surveyed and no patent has been issued from the government.
Deputies watch a remote island cave in St Lee Hyer county where a subterranean chamber holds counterfeit plates, tools, and spurious coins. The find includes forged gold and silver denominations, drafting papers, and a Milliam Crumpacker ebook. U.S. Treasury and Indianapolis officials were notified. agents moved to secure the cave, but the gang had not appeared.
Weather observers note yesterday’s showers with about one half inch of rain in parts. Temperatures fell overnight and rose again by afternoon with fair, warming conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. General rain affected the Santa Fe region and western division, with heavy falls near several mines. Today skies are clear, temperatures rising across Colorado and New Mexico, while Texas remains cloudy but pleasant.
Potwin school district held a meeting to discuss building additions for the Potwin School. Attendees favored expansion: a one story plus two story wing to add two classrooms and improve facilities. The project aims to ease enrollment of about 210 daily attendees.
PiNagelphia April 2 Leninson wealth commissioner of the city held perditie the la Vettiehton Aste. Annie a McGrath was found in a house March 23 in this city occupied by Bakthdon. The trio wa s toils released by the pollowutioet baie. Coroner Asnbridge has Abandoned the case against Langdon due to lack of evidence.
Firemen fought an arson blaze last night targeting the four story brick post office building in Savannah Georgia. Damaged property includes the Monticus section and the fire is believed to have been set by an incendiary aiming to destroy the structure and nearby parcels.
Washington reports Senator Tillman will speak in Wichita on Friday April 17 in the daytime. The item notes his age as 33 and mentions expected remarks about recent conflicts and missteps affecting his talk in Wichita. Snow reported as six inches deep in Milwaukee and northern Wisconsin with severe storm conditions.
First officer and four crewmen perish after a British ship Taakmore capsizes near Mitamien Bay, southern city area. Tug crews work to right the vessel. ship had been in harbor since February 2 from Newcastle, Australia. Names listed include T Reneteum, FH Syistrany, Henry F Clark, Samuel Rengy, Roland Seigel.
Fragmentary OCR details a district court docket with Marcus E. Lowe and Henry Jordin among others. It references alleged assaults, confessions, and a murder linked to Annie Bambors and Davenport, with police and defense actions noted and mentions North Van Kuned street and Leas court events.
Fragmentary report notes debate in Congress over a resolution and the Carnegie era political clash. Mentions Western interests, President Cleveland remarks, and alleged conditions in the western states amid the silver issue and political factions.
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