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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1896

Page

2

Life of Crime: Holmes Confession From Double Murder Trial

Primapecrmta April 11. H H Folie the multimurderer saw Weder sentence of death for the murder of Genjamin Pietzer and habeas charted a confession. He describes his lack of remorse, his fascination with mutilation, and belief he resembles the fiend incarnate. He recounts studying poisons, gas effects, and how he began his murderous career after entering medicine training.

H. H. Folie Genjamin Pietzer Holmes Wuther Holses Paris Versupot Collegs Michigan Hales Christ

Paths in the Square Dolman to Build Capitol Walks

Lamuel Dolman awarded a contract to construct walks around the Capitol site. The Exportive conventas funded excavations and related work, totaling 1,525 dollars for several tasks. The council also approved bonds for John B. Vincent of Hutchinson, newly appointed to the stock commission.

Lamuel Dolman Samuel Dolman Novo Bios Tisesaane Ahras Abe Puttord Teo Attraibis Ee Pra Counsil John B. Vincent Hutchineon Cumminaton

Dun's Review of Trade Shows Below Expectation Yet Up Overall

Dun and Co reports April 11 that overall business volume rose while prices advanced since April 1. Demand for consumption remains below expectations, with winter wheat damage noted in the West and state reports signaling both losses and cautious restocking by farmers and merchants amid uneven spring distribution.

E. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Poe United States Canada

War notes and court actions amid April 41 reports

The letter from General Geter to General Weyler notes continued fighting in Cuba, claims Spain lacks funds for a large campaign, and asserts a military edge for the insurgents. Also reported are Kansas City editor L. Preston's court appearance on morals charges and a U.S. Agriculture Department winter grain condition summary for nine states with varied percentages.

Palma United States Geter Weyler Haa Eemy Spain Nene Pdo Weyler United States Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania Oia Michigan Juliana Kentucky Missouri Bacsas California

Official note denies Knepp imprisonment in Asia Minor

April 11 officials in the Turkish government deny that American missionary Rev. George Knepp is imprisoned in Asia Minor. The note says threats to expel other missionaries lack basis. Also mentions acquittal of Bernie Filloerefers and announces a jury verdict in the Morgan expedition case after eight minutes deliberation.

Cossramtinopie Bermode Cabams Theigg Bermode Silens

Invasion Remains Highlight Two Years On

Washington April T recalls a March movement of forces named Gan Sarfters Commonweal army and reports to congress a treasury secretary note on payments from funds to protect property in U S courts. The tally shows money wasted and details the guard at Leavenworth and related figures including 586 per person and other misuses.

Washington Gan Congress Treasury United States Avery Marehal Neely Leavenworth Herite

Washington appointment linked to Furman Baker’s influence

An account from Topeka outlines Furman Baker of Kansas influencing a Washington appointment. The piece notes Baker’s supporters claim he lobbied the Senate while Baker’s own home remains in Kansas. Raber family travel to New York and Kansas as part of related movements.

Washington Furman Baker Topexa Kan Senate Republic Topeka Anon Raber New York Srenkler Baber Kanses Theun Henrier Raber Karen Pears Manning Geo. J. Peck Vis Ted Washitietot Encka Kirkpatrick Huker Beery Baker Tok Kinane Dee Peck Washinenin Strutar Hatcer

Curtis Indian Bill Drafted to Correct Evila Existing

Washington April 1 report from our Sivdtel Corruspondent outlines Representative Charles Curtis framing a bill on tribal government in the Indian Territory. The article notes hearings with five tribes and officials, details proposed extension of U S criminal law and court authority, and discusses protecting territory residents including Indians and whites.

Sivdtel Washington Tidian Charles Curtis Curtis Indian Territory Dir Ortie Fib United Jt Tae Mlen Arhaneda Arkan

Protecting Indian Lands and Territory in Utah Territory

A congressional committee warns that a bill will force removal of Indians and open their lands to white settlers. It argues the measure aims to secure mineral resources, establish towns and schools, and protect tribes from wrongdoing while preventing unlawful intrusion by non natives. It contends the bill could undermine statehood and threaten federal authority.

Antrider Lunde Fay Calom

Goon Company Story From Capitol Hill Office Change

Political update notes Jessman Blue changing his office at Capitol Hill. Special correspondent reports Blue’s move seems aimed at convenience for Kansas company ties. Mentions Mrs LW and OteBlune as friends living on Pourteenth Street.

Jessman Blue Capitol Hill Washington Pourteenth Street Karasynthan OteBlune Bhie Food Kansas Company Alli

John A Cochrell Dead Hero And Editor Dies In Cairo Egypt

Cairo Egypt April 11 Colonel John A Cockerill a famed newspaper correspondent died last night of apoplexy at Shepheard s hotel Born at Dayton Ohio in 1843 he began as a printer and rose through papers including the Dayton Empire Hamilton paper and later editor positions in Cincinnati Chicago Baltimore and New York He served as New York World correspondent and was involved in the Post Dispatch editor role In 1882 a confrontation with Colonel Sleyback led to a fatal shooting in his office He defended the act as self defense and the trial followed

Cairo John A. Cockerill Shepheard Jubn A. Cockerill Dayton Gisl Ootherill Lion of ‘Temperance Senate Clarence Vallashiaphain Dayton Empire Mintgomers County Hamilitun J. B. McCullagh Bagsirer Angie Washington Fest Raitmore Gazette St. Joes Post-Hispatch New York World New York Morning Advertiser Japan New York Starbuck- St John M Glover A. W. Staphock Brodhead Post-Dispatch W. . Clapton United States District Attorney Sleyback Cockeril Cockerill Sisyback

Senate Takes A Hand In Indian School Funding Debate

The Senate opened discussion on Indian schools on April 1 but did not resolve the issue. The debate was temperate with no references to the opposing organization. Senators Carter Lodge Gray Hoar Haw key Allison and Gailinger participated. A notable note was discussion on MississippI travel aid and related matters.

Senate Settarala Sarter Monlaos Carter Lodge Gray Hoar Hawkey Allison Atd Gailinger Omeba Neb

President Cleveland offers U S mediation to end Cuban crisis

Waterseroy April 11 President Cleveland proposes that Spain accept the good offices of the United States to mediate between Spain and Cuba. The note recalls prior mediation proposals and urges Spain to grant reforms without conceding Cuban independence. The move signals strained U S Spain relations amid the rebellion with Havana's strategic hold and calls for peaceful resolution.

Waterseroy Cleveland Cube Spain United States West Indies Ace Madrid Hannis Taylor Portnace Gineys Graan Fish Cane Cant Havana Wilout Cuba Ile Levoy

Oregon Republicans Back Winsetalliom and Savtrant for Prevident

The Oregon Republican convention adopted a platform endorsing the use of quids and sitter with restrictions to secure the maintenance of the salivw of the two murals. Delegates to the national convention were instructed to vote for McKinley for president. Benner-Ave Binley Split.

Ira Winsetalliom Savtrant McWintey Fontuiaxn Ure Republican Trade Convention McKinley Benner-Ave Binley Lormernak Davisville Jefferson County Fifth St. Louis Brailey Tanners Johs Foverner

A Model Country Club on the Hudson Opens Soon

The riverfront Ardsley estate near Dobra Ferry will host a new private country club for millionaires. A grand casino with veran das, dining hall, art, and private railway will overlook the Hudson with cottages, stables, a yacht dock, and extensive sports facilities including golf 15 holes, tennis, cycling, and equestrian courses. Notable backers include Rockefeller, Morgan, and Depew, with Willie Dunn hired as golf instructor.

Hudson Lerr Nnts Cyrus W. Field Dobra Ferry Ardsley Field Thi Country Club Veritouis Fie Rhey Willie Dunn Pamekergwr Untig Ty

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