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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1896

Page

8

Dea Cameron Buys Medill Property in Southern California

Dea Cameron, Chicago board of education president, buys the Medill property in Southern California near Pasadena. The article notes plans for winter contracts and a villa built on the site, with Camerson intending to create a fine home while neighbors in Chicago and Pasadena discuss the purchase and its impact on the local area.

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Ingalls to Write Intro for Souvenir Edition

Senator Ingalls will author the introductory article for a souvenir edition. The publication highlights the nation’s progress and features contributions from notable figures including Albert Hu Herwn and George W. Cee Sinniervert among others, with additional remarks from church and academic leaders.

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Deew Went Bicycling Near Fairmount Park Collision

In Philadelphia a cyclist named Deew Drew and his wife rode near Fairmount Park when a carriages collided on River Drive. Drew coasted down a hill and struck a carriage, suffering a large lump, a wrist cut, an injured hip, and bruises.

Philadelphia Sydney Drew Fairmount Park Drew Bheel Mrurringe

Wakarusa Whitecaps Warn Man To Desist Abuse

Report from Wakarusa recounts tense scenes sparked by a domestic dispute involving a physician and wife beating. Whitecap vigilantes threaten exposure and punishment while townsfolk debate remedies including a kuklux threat. Local residents discuss letters, police, and a reform movement amid depots, post offices, and crowded streets.

Miss Crowther Cleared In Embezzlement Verdict

In a crowded United States district court, Miss Crowther and her family reacted with tears as the jury acquitted her of embezzling funds from the Port Ailey post office. The verdict after hours of anxious deliberation cleared her of the charge and sparked relief among relatives and supporters.

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Turned to the Wall Oklahoma Officials Dismiss Grover Image

Democratic officials in Oklahoma voted to discard a portrait of Grover Cleveland, deeming the tribute plan inappropriate amid a financial show. County leaders of Chovn Levd reportedly approved removing the image, with envelopes and orders moved in the room as the case potentially affects re election prospects.

Oklahoma Grover Arkansen Oliy Bruce Chovn Chishorma Cleveland Croger Alflere Cruet

Noted Manager Roy Daniels Promotes Newton Entertainment

Roy Daniels of Topeka leads MBlsek Face entertainments and works with Braster to stage the "Poxsumela" concert in Newton. The event, organized by the Ladies guild, opens soon with up to date performances expected and civic support indicated by local press at Newton Republican.

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Ravoy Sets Sail for Anticosts Colony Venture

Havre, April 20. The steamer Ravoy laden by Gaston Menlen for Anticon ch ietiwre M. Miner plans a colonization voyage to Colonization, with emigrants and equipment. The venture, tied to Trans-Atlantic links, involves a substantial outlay of about 1.4 million dollars, promising industrial supplies and garments from Topeka Steam Laundry.

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Silver Party Plans Support for Democrats at Chicago

The Silver Party's national executive committee member Chasten Mott says victory for the free silver cause at Chicago grows likely and that the party would back a Democratic ticket if assurances are given. Seaton reports strong organization with chairmen in 30 states and pledges careful candidate selection to gain trust. Delegates to St Louis will be representative and prominent, with state conventions upcoming and Populist leaders hinting at support if a silver ticket emerges from Chicago.

Chicago Washington Chasten Mott From Siiver Free Sliver Seaton Weidre Ehukr- Tet St. Toute Mavs Therr Chico

Peeping Tom Lynched in Florida Vigilante Killing

A Florida man known as Peeping Tom was lynched after he watched women disrobe through a window. John Van Brunt, about 26, fled when confronted by a homeowner, but the mob quickly captured him and executed him. The incident followed earlier offenses and sparked a local vigilante response.

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Our New Warships Progress Report Reveals Naval Build Pace

Washington April 20 Chief Constructor Hichhorn reports rapid progress on ships under construction for the fleet. The battleship Massachusetts is near ready and the three monitors Fille Wilmington and Heleng at Newport News are about one percent complete, with service expected next year. Sag and Puriban show 60s percent completion with July delivery anticipated. another monitor Terror nears completion and will enter service this week.

Washington Hichhorn Sitpa Mutsachusetts Wilmington Heleng Newport News Tina Nentis Terror

Mayor Pingree's Subernatorial Race Shapes in Michigan

Brighter political maneuvering unfolds as Senator Messian signals readiness to assume the Republican state chair, while Meatittan's machine gains cohesion. Heppbican candidates seek unified support, but internal tensions and shifts threaten Pingree’s backup. Suburban factions contest the guberna torial path amid rival state operatives.

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Gray Gables preparations for Cleveland family visit

Washington and New York items note preparations at Gray Gables for Mrs Cleveland and the children, with President likely remaining in Washington until Congress adjourns and possibly meeting officials. occupation dates and weather vicinity discussed. A New York piece highlights Lucy Daley Weber becoming the city’s first woman broker after her father’s death and control of family business. Bremner's High Teas offered as a dessert option.

Washington Cleveland Gray Gray Gables New York Lucy Daley Waber Fisker CG OW Bo Weser Weber Lert Jens Daisx Busiticas

Nude figure controversy prompts monument commission ruling

The Town Monument commission settled a dispute over a nude sketch for a monument figure titled Sweet Threegerra. The panel ruled the nude proposal within propriety bounds. a year later an action was rescinded amid debate led by Mrs Corte Weed and others. Senator Hart and Trimble opposed the appoval. fears of public suit and scandal were voiced as others outvoted them.

Corte Weed Abele James Hart Duden Trimble Iowa Eterlay

Nebraska judge rules on pay in gold clause in mortgage

In Omaha on April 1 a Nebraska district court ruled on a mortgage dispute involving a pay in gold clause. The defendant argued the clause violated the tender law and public policy, claiming it rendered the note invalid if not paid in gold. The court indicated it would not enforce the gold payment provision but would decide if the clause would void the note depending on the ruling.

Nebraska Wortgages Omaha Geld Wakveld

Rock Island excursion tickets to western states urged

April 7 and 21 and May 5 1896 the Rock Island offers excursion tickets to Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona and Indian Territory at one rate plus two dollars for the round trip Tickets and information available from Rock Island agent ALM Puller care of Hage Alice Masary Egypt claims to be the world’s greatest fortune teller The Static Journal office hours 8 am to 12 pm 2 20 p m to 9 p m 616 Monroe Street Subscribe for the Static Journal.

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Large catches of shad fill Delaware Bay area

Shad runs reported heavy in Delaware Bay with fish sent to Philadelphia and New York ports. Near the Hoody jai area fishermen brought ten fine shad to market while river catches were not notable. Bay activity indicates abundant shad as river migrations are limited.

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Homeserves Excursions and Homeseekers’ Trips Advertised

An old promotional notice announces affordable excursion tickets by the Atle evr Kansas & Texas Railway for travel to Missouri Kansas and Ta 28 with emphasized destinations including Katee City and addresses such as 104 Union Ave. The ad highlights steam laundry and tie services as part of the travel package.

Atleevr Kansas & Texas Railway Missouri Kansas Soo Union Ave Katee City

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