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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
3
Governor Morrill promised to instruct police after Leavenworth reports show Sunday drinking and unrest. A petition by local residents and business owners pressures enforcement of the Blue Law and sanitary rules, with police and church leaders named in heated debate over Sunday conduct.
A scrambled report notes Kugman Pratt Harper and Barber rally for the ex governor, urging party unity. Mentions Kingraly Pratt and rising calls to align with the Popeiliats, with references to leadership in a coming session and possible moves toward attorney general.
An excerpt notes interest from investors and officials in creating a monumental project tied to Chicago capitalists, with a call to consider a large public works proposal. References to Portscott, Kyvucia, and Mt. Stuirtet imply regional ambition and durable real estate maneuvers amid railway access discussions. Names and places indicate a broad planning context with financiers and local leaders weighing the benefit of rail-linked development.
County officials in Leavenworth distribute potatoes to the hungry at the courthouse amid shortages. Crowds of men, women, and children gather, carrying sacks and wheelbarrows as potatoes are handed out to ease high prices.
Opening Western League games spark brisk action in Kansas City Minneapolis and Detroit as Kansas City beats Minneapolis 7 to 3 while Detroit defeats Indianapolis. Milwaukee and Cincinnati also play early season contests with notable defensive plays and key hits amid 3,000 fans at St Paul.
Absent details indicate judgments paid during winter and June tax collection will settle remaining debts. A sum about £500 remains due with no clear interest accrual, and officials expect enough cash to cover the full amount when June payment arrives.
Report from Washington notes debates on pensions for Fourteenth Ohio volunteers killed at Lawrence, with limits and future action outlined. Mentions unveiling of an agreement for Levande, a reference to special training and tests, plus a separate accident in Bemeris where a man fractured his skull after a fall.
April 22 report from Pituelurs notes a confusion during a match between Phusbure and Eardkewttle with a ball mishap and ensuing disturbance. The account mentions players Frasers and Dawe, with vague descriptions of fouling and efforts to restore order. Attendance listed as around twenty.
In a chaotic April baseball card, Chicagum defeated Brown today with a dominant display as the Browns struggled to respond to Chicago's sustained offense. Attendance was reported, while fielding miscues and pitching misfires contributed to the lopsided result.
A garbled 1920s style notice from Arnprior Ontario touts a “wonderful case” of a tobacco cure by A T Budd druggist, with frantic references to medical claims and patent nonsense. Names and places drift through a chaotic text, yielding a fragmented tease of a sensational patent remedy in a provincial clipping.
A busy sports roundup notes Chick’s sprint challenge near Clay Center and a 6:58 3-5 by Thrall at New Haven in a spring track meet. Overnight horse racing plans are approved by Washington Jockey Club, and bike racing edges toward Emporia as Benn builds a one third mile track. Washburn to play at Winchester in Jefferson County Saturday.
Police identify the arrested man as Eederson, linked to the Gay Stansheld diamonds and alleged ties to Kavelaigh alias O Connor. Investigators pursue charges of stealing a diamond and potential involvement in multiple robberies, with chief Gardiner delaying final action pending further instructions.
Informal gathering marks commemoration of the mother of Piney and supporters declare McKinley delegates chosen for Feuria 411 district. New York and Michigan figures attend with assurances of backing from Delaware electors as Tennessee defection shifts in McKinley camp.
A nine member steering committee will be appointed by Senator Sherman to handle details of further legislation as the Senate contemplates an early adjournment. Senators from Allston Frye Cullom and others favored an adjournment by May, with Saturday adjournments possible, and a caucus authorized Sherman to lead the steering panel.
Paris April 21 The Reformist cabinet resigns crowding the capital as the premier announces the resignation after the chamber of deputies convenes. President Pouretes may press for revision of the budget while reformists and conservative factions spar over the cabinet’s fate and the future of government.
An interparty meeting in Chicago drew Republican figures including ex-auditor O. W. Pulvey and John McNulta as Foraker faced treachery fears. Smith accused McKinsey’s backers of seeking to block his path, while discussions suggested potential desertions by some ALP delegates. The scene centered on AP influence and the pledge of loyalty to McKinsey amid looming party upheaval and possible convention splits.
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The house committee on territories, by a 6 to 1 vote, recommended favorably a bill to admit Oklahoma to statehood. Voting for the bill were Republicans Scranton Porkisis Avery Burris Hadley Dery and Democrat Cooper of Texas. Knox and Tett voted in opposition. other members absent.
From Washington April 23 Senator Baker introduced a bill to raise the pension of Mrs A B Phillips widow of Cal W A Phillips of Salina from 50 to 100 dollars a month. In Cleveland April 2 a strike over a zipper ban seemed imminent but was averted as union lumber showers affected negotiations.
Quinton reports from Bittie Rock Ark that a ten day window is set to select a receiver for the Capital. Judge Heme may appoint if no agreement is reached among candidates. Names named include Dr. C F Mercury Arc her Capper Dell Keiser and Harold Chase. Also noted are preparations for a top jury trial this afternoon in the Giles post robbery case.
Chicago markets show wheat opening steady with May at 1.00 and July around 2.40, then fluctuating as shorts pressured prices. Provisions steady with May pork around 4.85 to 5.24 and July futures noted. Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Markets report receipts and prices for cattle, hogs, and sheep, with steady declines in some categories and varied feeder and bull values. Market tone remains cautious with cautious optimism on wheat and related commodities.
A garbled market summary notes generally favorable winter outlooks and past deficits in some crops, with references to wheat and corn trends. Mentions New York stock activity, London and Chicago notes, bankers’ cautious stance, and various railway and industrial shares amid uneven weight in prices and early selling.
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