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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1894

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Cesario's Trial Opens in Lyons Court Room

Cesario Santo faces trial before Judge Brevillac in Lyons. A large crowd fills the palace of justice as guards reinforce the building. Cesario answers questions with calmness while authorities regulate press reports. Witnesses named include the baker, the Lyons mayor, and others connected to President Carnot's carriage attack. The trial is expected to continue with dramatic testimony from Artigaud the gunsmith and other officials.

Chamber of Deputies Palace of Justice St. Paul Jocal Gen d' Armes Dyirie Perfecture Citi- Rep J.dg Eed Cesario Cette Lyons Lime ISU Cee Borlas M. Rivaud Department of the Rhine Dr. Guilleton M. Carnot M. Artigaud Cesuria Ceseria Asssin Lut M. Dubreuil Alvehus St. Paul Privon Saeemas

Cesario’s trial recounts murder motive and anarchist ties

The proceedings narrate Cesario’s journey from Italy to Lyons and his alleged descent into anarchism. He faces questions on morality, responsibility, and his past, including religious childhood tours and a Milan incident, with authorities noting his dangerous utterances and family warnings while detailing the murder scene and his alleged cry.

Cesario Motta- Visconti Cessino Primon Milan Cerio Presiden

Anarchist Confesses in Carnot Assassination Case

Cesario declares himself an anarchist and recounts his approach to the Carnot assassination. He claims knowledge of the death penalty and criticizes the bourgeois, clergy, and state leadership during questioning by M. Brouillac.

Cesario Carnot M. Brouillac

Aged Woman Arrested on Obscene Matter Charge

Mrs Lois Walsbrooker, 70, arrested on a warrant by U S Commissioner John Mileham for obscene material in a free love paper titled Foundation Principles. Paper edited for about a year and published in the Ladies Library hall on Kansas avenue. If bond cannot be posted she faces jail, a sight Topeka reportedly does not take pride in.

U.S Mileham Mra Lois Walsbrooker United States John Mileham Postoffice McAfee Ladies Library Kansas Avenue

Big cyclists meet in Chicago with 2500 prize purse

Chicago hosts a major wheelmen’s circuit meeting at the south side track with 2500 in prizes and top riders including Walter Sanger J B Bliss John S Johnson and Arthur Lomaden. Racing starts at 2 pm with trial heats and records expected to challenge. May involve prize records and notable competitors.

Chicago Cuicaso Lil Walter C. Sanger Milwaukee J. B. Bliss John 5. Johnson Arthur Lomaden Johnson

Local Mention Notes Burial At Curtis and Monroe Corner

Morning of dry weather in North Topeka recalls a burial at 4 p m today at Curtis and Monroe streets. Julius Lawnon, a Swede who ran a club under the guise of the Germas, is mentioned in passing.

Curtis

Grave desecration near Andrew Jackson tomb discovered

From Hermitage Tennessee a grave disturbance at General Andrew Jacksons tomb was found last night. A hole three feet long and eighteen inches deep was dug at the head of the grave before the intruders fled. Authorities suspect a well-connected man who borrowed a shovel nearby. The Ladies Hermitage Association oversees the site and former confederate soldiers home nearby.

Nasuvalte Tenn Hermitage Andrew Jackson Gen Jackson Tennessee Ladies Hermitage Association Jackson General Isekeon General Jackson Ladies’ Hermitage Association Hermltge Ladies Hermitage

Priplets Born and Other Early World Notes

Three newborn girls arrive to Mr and Mrs Archer of North Topeka weighing 3 5 and 4 pounds. The family of recent immigrants from Russia face poverty on a small North Topeka home. Reporter notes the mother 36 with four children and father works for the Santa Fe. The piece also mentions Joseph Cook's Australia tour, royal Europe figures, and local social notes about Mrs Austin and Queen Margarets wardrobe.

Phete Mir John P. Archer Lld West Cartin Street North Topeka Tiers Pee Ofussia America Mer. Archer The Santa Fe Cwéar Alexander Napoleon Grant Theodore Havemeyer Annie S Anstin Pleasanton Kan Huyband Denmark Europe Margaret Italy Tevatius Donnelly St Paul Philadelphia Duke of Westminster

Rail workers in Topeka defy injunction letter from lodge

American Railway Union members at Argentine refuse to appear in Topeka court to show cause why injunction should not be made permanent. They mail a defiant letter to Clerk George Sharitt claiming no law violation and refusal to travel for court appearance. Judge Foster says order required only appearance to show cause and absence would permit permanent injunction.

American Railway Union Argentine Santa Fe United States George Sharitt Ancentine Kas George F. Sharitt Topeka Sim Imax McFanvxs Lodge Nadal A. R Foster Soch

U S A Protector Asked to Guard Chinese in Japan and Japanese in China

At the request of China and Japan the state department ordered U S Minister Dunn at Tokyo and Denby at Pekin to protect Chinese citizens in Japan and Japanese in China. It marks a war measure and follows the pattern of neutral aid observed in past conflicts. The action signals both nations’ trust in U S neutrality and fairness.

Japan China Wasuthorox State Department U. S Dunn Tokio Denby Pekin United States Greaham Paris

Novelty in Jewelry and Silverware Fashion

Jewelers' Circular notes new claret jugs with tall beak forms plated in silver and decanters nearly fully covered in perforated silver ornament. Sporting jewelry grows fashionable with gore carved ivory paper knives as silver accents. False pearls appear in varied, striking designs including an elephant face motif. A golden wedding gift features a table knife engraved with silhouettes and two diamond dates. Three ring styles dominate with yellow gold settings and multi-stone arrangements.

Dr Julia Smith nominee for Illinois University trustee ticket

Dr Julia Holmes Smith of Chicago, the first woman nominated by the Democratic state convention for trustee of the University of Illinois, is described as a prominent clubwoman and physician. Born in New Orleans, educated in New York, she married historian John S C Abbott, later married Sabin Smith, and settled in Chicago after studying medicine. She led Chicago Woman's Club and helped organize the Federation of Women's Clubs while maintaining a large practice.

Julia Holmes Smith Wornman Illnois Julia Holmies Smith Chicago University of Alinca Smith New Orleans New York John S.C. Abbott Sabin Smith

Sugar Scandal Lobbyists Reported Visiting Senate Members

A report notes lobbyists visited U S senators amid the sugar scandal. The article claims lawmakers denied taking any boodle as part of the inquiry and states critics demand accountability and full disclosure from the committee.

Sugar investigation report seeks exoneration amid contested testimony

Aug 2 Wash Rambles describe Senator Grahams report from the sugar inquiry committee claiming no evidence against public men, while detailing secretary Carlisle and Mr Edwards testimony. The committee says sugar trust influence and certain discussions lack solid proof, with emphasis on policy and potential regulatory pressures. Also notes Democratic tariff conference in Washington progressing toward possible sugar tariff compromise and a council meeting on budget and sidewall fractures.

Washincros Gra Sugar Investigal Committee Carlisle Bean Edwards Philadelphia Perr Havensey Sumer Congress Ite Camden Converekees Lesue Aa Ander Dieu Wilson

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