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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1895

Page

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Promised Not to Enforce Prohibitory Law Says Anthony

Col D R Anthony attacks Gov Morrill over enforcement of the prohibitory law. He claims Morrill pledged not to enforce it before election and is merely keeping that promise, accusing the governor of evading truth. Anthony cites Pickering and Brombaugh as backing claims Morrill misrepresented public sentiment.

Col D. Ro Anthony Morrill Colonel Anthony Lesgerworth Anthony State Central Committee Pickering Morrisl

Whisky Trust Meeting Hears Reorganization Plans

Stockholders from across the country gather at a sleetbound hotel for the Distilling and Cattle Feeding company session. General McNulta, the receiver, and expert Harrison oversee discussions with reorganization committee members as a caucus names Waterbury Hatton Rice and Martstioke for the presidency, with McNulta reportedly offered the post but declining it.

Olders Conatder Ieorganization Prour Kanwel MeNulla Harrison Howndal Re- 1 Columites Messrs Waterbury Hatton Rice Martstioke

Greeted by cheers for Campos De Campos arrival

A large crowd greeted Cap Gen Campos de Campos on April 11 at 5 20 PM as his steamer reached the wharf and entered the plaza. Businesses closed and the town wore a holiday air while the marshal was paraded amid enthusiastic cheers. He was hailed as the noble peace maker and greeted with great rejoicing.

Santiaco Pe Cura

Trial Under Guard At Attenanc ed Trial $n

Twenty five deputy sheriffs guarded the Green family hearing on the murder of David Hildebrandt in Breeleville Missouri. Witnesses remain to be examined and the hearing may extend another day as fears of lynching fade and state charity officials visit reform school prompting resignations. Flower bulbs offered for the state house grounds and Emmoxoniean notes end with Li Huong Chang’s planned departure for China aboard the Kung L.

Sherif Gr Ri Iy Tria Reform School State Board of Charities E. B. Prost Mollie Nowlin Matton Tawlay Warner Alaxaider Warner Cherokree County Slate House

A Crusader's Romance Ended in Oklahoma Marriage

Rev Dr Parkhurst joined Harris Eugene Havens, ex congressman from Missouri, and mural crusader Mra Slade in marriage at Enid Oklahoma. Slade bornfielding, earlier married to Sharpe whose misuse of assets led to custody battles. Havens seeks land-law ventures in Jenny County while Slade vows to protect daughter Esther Sharpe amid a city crusade ending in relocation to Oklahoma.

Yoas Dr. Parkhurst Harris Eugene Havass Congress Missouri Enid Sharpe Knight of Labor Mra Sslade Broadway Jenny County Judge Haven Theo Mia Salade New York Weellington Park Faue Oklahoma Esther Sharpe

Morrill Declines to Block Endorsement by Republican League

Governor Morrill says he will not oppose or seek to prevent endorsement of his administration by the upcoming Republican league convention. He notes the league has not previously endorsed administrations but may, and says its aim is to build up the party. Morrill reports about 100 appointments made from 2,500 applications and believes the remaining 2,400 Republicans would be prudent in avoiding denunciation of an administration not yet fairly tested.

Morrill Republican League League Republican Party Arness Northeastern Railroad Atkinson

B and O Bad Showing of March 1895 Earnings Report

The report details earnings and expenses for the B and O railroad for March 1895 compared with March 1894, noting increases in earnings and declines in certain expense figures, with figures for nine months of the fiscal year 1894-95 and comparisons to 1893-04, showing shifts in net earnings and costs.

Barmmorn Neme Duvesase Salus SD Minnings

Lima Oil Field Drilling Near Snyder Farm

In Lima excitement remains high despite a price change in Lima crude oil. Drilling and leasing go on with a wild cat well 10 miles northeast on the Snyder farm, to be completed tonight. Its result will signal the field’s northern limit and influence the belt north of the city.

Crudtsxart Times- Star Lima Snyder

New Spanish Minister Arrives as Alliance Inquiry Opens

Senor Muruaga, the Spanish minister, received a dispatch from De Lome stating he would reach Washington on April 25. De Lome, arriving in Havana, begins Spain’s official inquiry into the Alliance incident, after visiting Guantánamo and Santiago de Cuba, with plans to confer with the gunboat commander who fired.

Wasnutseton Senor Muruaga Senor de Lome United States Havana Washington de Lome Spain Guantumelo Santiago de Cata

Japan Occupation of Port Arthur Declared Temporary

April 17 report from Doves, Del notes Japan's occupation of Port Arthur is temporary and aims to secure China's integrity on the Asian mainland to deter European intervention, while Massey remains without a vote amid ongoing senatorial deadlock.

Japan Port Arthur China Asia Massey Doves Del Bassey Higeins Addicks Pennewill Ridgely Buyard

Senator Rogers Liquor Hearings Open in Lawrence Tent

Rogers and fellow lawmakers faced witnesses at the bank commissioners’ office in Lawrence as testimony began. Witnesses described Rogers drinking at camps, clubs, and a G A R reunion, with accounts of beer and whisky at Barnes and Blue Rapids, while defense questioned the consistency of accusations and noted Rogers’ frequent social drinking.

Rogers Bank Snider Ben Clover Cyrus Leland Overmyer Myer Thacher Foote Tiwaau Thachers C. L Paulkner Atchison Paulkner Lefikat Sir. Rogers Mr. Rogers Scheckler Barnes Salvation Army G. A Blue Rapids Jule Thacher

Sloppy Kansas Insurance Report Draws Criticism

The Insurance Magazine condemns Superintendent Snider and Kansas officials for a poorly prepared report. It notes omitted tables, unfooted statistics, and scant life and fire data while praising earlier thoroughness. The critic calls such slovenly work unusual among states and contrasts with Indiana’s past standards.

Insurance Magazine George T. Anthony Insurances Magazine Kansas Insurance Department Snyder Snider H. Snider Kansas BS. H. Snider Claries A. Taylor EA. Snider Mra Life Department Indiana

England Plans Passive Blockade to Paralyze Nicaragua Trade

In Washington on April 17 paragraphs describe Britain’s policy to curb Nicaragua’s commerce without force. The plan uses a passive blockade to halt local and coastwise trade while allowing neutral and foreign commerce to proceed. No seizures or property detentions are intended, and U.S. interests are protected from intervention claims. Jane Free love Harper Dies at 87 in New York. Widow of Harper Brothers founder born 1808 on Long Island. married 1626, husband died 1877. she had two sons and fourteen living great-grandchildren. General Calleja Seeks to Fight Under Campos in Cuba. Mapu April 11 reports Calleja, former captain general, asked Campos for permission to follow orders under new command.

TJ. Reitzel Washington County Barnes Reitzel Foote Overmyer Thacher Charles Blakesley Rogers J. K. Bloody Lawrence Rogera Mitchell Valentine Residen Wasniseton United States Nicaragua Jane Preetove Harper New York Mra Jane Freelove Harper Harper Bros Long Island Lyon Pletcher Harper Campos Mapu General Calleja Cuba Martinez de Campos

Texas Crops Struck By Unprecedented Drought And Heat

Reports from Austin over April 17 describe widespread crop damage from a dry winter and spring. The signal service notes less than three inches of rain since January 1, winds northward blasting fruit, cotton seed rotting, corn wilting, oats budding late, and water scarce as the Colorado River runs well below normal, threatening the Big Dam without heavy rainfall.

Austi Tex Signal Service Office Colorado

Cooler Tomorrow With Continued Fair Weather

A weather bulletin notes fair conditions for a day or two with cooler temperatures by tomorrow afternoon. The storm system that produced a large dust storm moved from the mountains to Dodge City then northern Arkansas and Tennessee, while barometric readings trend high from New Mexico to Wisconsin and low in eastern Montana. Pleasant weather remains through the week with a light frost reported in the Panhandle and cooling toward Thursday afternoon.

Sergeant Jennings Teau Saga Dodge City Arkansas Tennessee New Mexico Wisconsin Montana South Dakota Nebraska Kunsad Oklahoma Wyoming North Dakota Seuth Panhandle

After Guatemala Explanations Demand From Government

Reports describe American abuses in Guatemala including forced military service and imprisonments of workers. The U S department of state seeks explanations and orders consular investigations to base indemnity demands on Guatemalan actions. A mixed set of brief items follows touching rail sale, train robber capture, wage cuts, stock prices, and a note on a university event featuring the Ann Arbor Glee Club.

Mexico Me Grouam Wasnineros Guatemala Henry J. Stibbs

Graduates Confer On Conditions Of Postgraduate Study

A conference of college graduates gathered at the Hotel Buckingham to discuss postgraduate study conditions and recommend improvements. Delegates from Barnard, Brown, Harvard, Chicago, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, Michigan, Penn, Yale and others attended. The group appointed A Dillway editor in chief of a forthcoming handbook and planned discussions on inter migration of graduates and the standard of the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

New York Buckingham Barnard College Underwood Burn College Emery Mary Gould Brown University Columbia Melville Porter Michigan University Vishting Delicates College Graduate Club A. Dillway Harvard W. A. Lamberton University of Pennsylvania B. I. Wheeler Cornell

Abolish Trust Law Bill Faces Senate Debate

In Illinois the senate debated a bill to repeal the trust law to curb coal trusts and raise prices to fund higher wages. Senator Green opposed the measure arguing it would wipe the trust law from the books despite miners’ petitions. Debate included amendments on how price increases would be shared with workers and penalties for noncompliance. The bill’s fate was postponed to next Wednesday.

Milnois Sinisereep State Senate Paisley Shell Green Wis Craig Grea Lauter Little Bil Wits Mucs

Shillinglaw Fined for Court Contempt at Hofftines Trial

Witness Shillinglaw failed to appear when his name was called in the Hofftines case before Judge Foster. He claimed his real estate business kept him busy. The judge fined him ten dollars for contempt and he paid promptly.

Tr Chin Tom Shillinglaw United States Court Hofftines Judge Foster Nam Sallinglaw Foster

Local notices and society items mix in Oswego news

Friday copy deadline urged for JourNAL advertisers. Pip Stewart, formerly of Topeka, dies in Oswego. Boo Adams, linked to Jountin Dupree affair, arrested. Westside reading circle to meet Mrs. Joan Sargent 214 Clay street. officers to be elected. Elis entertainment advance strong. some seats remain. Dr Hibben installs Harrison phone at 118 Harrison Street. home 33, office 543. Lily Clay Grand show draws big audience. first floor hosts eight women. Col D R Anthony of Leavenworth Times and D R Anthony Jr attend American Sons of the Revolution meeting at state historic society roots. William Birmingham charged with larceny. examination set. released, rearrested for burglary and larceny. accused of stealing double harness. trial planned next week.

Journal Office Pip Stewart Topeka Oswego Wm. Abergathy Boo Adams Jountin Dupree Westside Reading Circle Joan Sargent Clay Street Elis Lhureday Hibben Harrison Harison Street Oifico Faircoe Lily Clay Sie Grand D. R. Anthony Leavenworth Times D. R Anthony, Jr American Sons of the Revolution Roots State Historical Society State House William Birmingham Furry

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Gov. Morrill Whisky Trust Meeting Gon Campos el Halied Able Peace PWO Li Huong Chang Ching THE Alliance Russia Senator Rogers England Texas Georgia Hebber Perry New Years Oliver Curtis Perry Mattewan Asylum Maguire O'Donnell Quigsey Davis Ferry Blanker Mikers Puitapetrata Blagke Averill, Scofield & Co Mansayuok Bresks Prrisnure Oll Wom. Orrumwa Wilson Ann Vikings W. W. Thomas Hamilton Hall Shillinglaw
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