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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1896

Page

2

Demonstrations In Spain Against Cuban Vote Protest

Mapped by Spanish papers, nationalists plan gatherings to denounce the Cuban question vote in Congress. Reports indicate authorities may bar public meetings and mobilize security to prevent demonstrations at university events.

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Turpie’s Senate satire and a murder arrest headline

Senator Turpie delivers a satirical Senate speech about Cuban policy to a mixed reception while a separate dispatch from Ohio reports John Smith, once allied with Alvin Stone, arrested for the murder of Stone and his wife ten days earlier in Talimage. The case draws attention as details emerge and names shift.

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Tragic Rail Disaster Strikes Wheeling Area River Bridge

Reports describe a freight train derailment on the Maumee river pier near Wheeling that collapsed a bridge span. Locomotive and several cars sank. James Marshall, a brakeman, drowned, while others survived with injuries. excavator weight cited as factor. In a separate atrocity, 3 year old Cornelia Morse died in a wagon collision near Girard when a wagon hit and pierced her chest.

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Lightning strike kills man in Kansas field

A young man working in a field about six o clock yesterday was struck by lightning and killed. Three horses he was handling were also killed. His brother, nearby, was knocked insensible. The accident occurred eight miles east of here in a rural setting.

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Gland Deserta Boom Sew Yors

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Glens resigns from Ballington Booth leadership and asks reinstatement in the Salvation Army. His wife also resigns and they notify Booth Tucker. A separate vote on a weight measures proposal fails to pass and is recommitted after intense opposition.

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Anti Lynching Law Passes In Ohio Representative Smith Bill

Representative Smith's anti lynching measure becomes law allowing heirs of lynching victims to sue the county where the crime occurred for damages up to 85000 dollars. A separate report notes a terrible explosion near Denola Boyd results in multiple deaths and injuries.

Phila Ohio Smith

Five Hundred Dollars Saved for Husband’s Dream

A worn husband frets over finances until his wife reveals she saved nearly five hundred dollars. She smiles, saying the savings are for his dream purchase, with his astonished reaction and grateful embrace captured in this speaking tale from Tom Masson.

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Historic Charleston Building Seeks Federal Aid and Remarkable Past

A Charleston historic building, the old post office, draws civic interest as a delegation led by James & Murdock seeks a modest federal appropriation to preserve it. The structure dates to 1567 with ties to Henry Laurens and Thomas Lynch, linking to the nation’s birth and Revolutionary era events.

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Seven Killed After Premature Mine Explosion Near Utah

A large mining accident near Gepex Utah April 6 left seven men dead and several wounded among about 200 workers. Premature blasting at Pioneer Power Dain Company site caused the collapse and a board of injuries. Names of the deceased and wounded are listed, with reports of workers thrown from a cliff into the river and a further note on ongoing rescue and investigation.

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North German Lloyd plans six additional steamers

News from Bre ton reports the North German Lloyd company will contract for six more steamers as it expands its fleet to ten ships total. The vessels, built in German yards, will serve as auxiliary ships for the navy with design features for cruiser or commerce destroyer roles and will include coal bunker belts to preserve coal for service.

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Mrs Ballington Booth Led Salvation Army Work

Mrs Ballington Booth, famed Salvation Army leader, is described for her gentle demeanor and strong influence. The piece notes her refusal of society invitations, devotion to charity, and rise from eloquent upbringing to co leadership with her husband, highlighting impact across classes and nations.

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Change of Food in Spring Health Advice

A household health note urges a dietary shift for spring, recommending coarse bread over white, early lettuce from a hot-bed, and dandelion greens. It advises spinach, beet tops, tart fruits, and boiled greens, plus replacing canned fruits with tart sauces, and suggests careful food preparation and dust removal.

Apt No. Tribune

Living Pirate of the Dead Sea on Mott Street Stage

A Mott Street kid recalls a rambunctious amateur theater venture named De Livin Flint of the Dead Sea. The tale details a 12 character pirate cast, a countess heroine, and a chaotic rehearsal with Fatty Hope and others, ending in a chaotic but vivid theater memory.

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Comic linguistic relics of urban youth slang and stage chat

The passage presents a garbled Dickensian style squib with fractured dialogue and phonetic spellings. It depicts a rough street scene where a boy demands beer and threatens consequences if refused. The text then shifts to a theatrical parody, invoking Shakespearean echoes, the word “Detroit” and a boastful claim by M. Quad, all framed as a dramatic, ambiguous monologue.

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Making a Decorative Denim Cushion Cover

An old instruction piece explains crafting a decorative cushion cover from red denim. It suggests outlining with heavy black thread and adding embroidered petals for a simple, quick household project. The tone reflects frugal, practical advice for homemakers seeking a stylish yet affordable pillow cover.

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