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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1897
Page
1
Italian assassin Galli fires three shots at Canovas during a political assault in Spain. The attack wounds the prime minister, killing him, while authorities report revenge motives and reference past Inquisition horrors echoed in the reaction.
Madrid awed by the assassination of Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo by an anarchist at Santa Agueda. The gunman fired three shots. Canovas died after suffering a forehead wound and a crest wound while his wife stood by. Universally mourned, the event triggers a royal response and calls for unity as Spain faces a political crisis and international reactions.
Aug. 9 Madrid reports the cold blooded assassination of Senor Canovas del Castillo by a suspected revolutionary anarchist. The killer, later identified as Michela Angino Golli, fled after the shot and confessed hosting anarchist motives. Canovas and his wife were at mass when the attack occurred. the premier died after medical efforts failed. The case sparks regional outrage and renewed claims that Montjuich and Barcelona anarchist groups orchestrated months of violence.
Estrada Palma leader of the Cuban Junta in the United States comments on Canovas killing. He criticizes Canovas’s policies, supports Cuban independence, and predicts continued war under Spanish methods. He links Weyler and Silvela to conservative rule and notes Barcelona executions and heightened Spanish police activity. The piece notes Sagasta’s plans and Barcelona unrest, with funeral arrangements for Canovas and distant Spanish political implications.
The piece remarks on the assassination of the Spanish prime minister and condemns the murder of the reforming leader. It urges suppression of anarchism by force, cites Russia as a cautionary example, and discusses the impact on Spain's government and the queen regent amid the Cuban crisis.
Madrid reports the cabinet voted through the night to publish in the Official Gazette the appointment of Lieutenant General as prime minister ad interim. The Gazette will appear with a brick border, marking the historic cabinet decision.
Rome reports the assassination of Spain's prime minister Senor Canovas prompted shock. Marquis di Rudini and cabinet ministers visited the Spanish embassy. King Humbert sent condolences to the queen regent and the crown prince Victoria Eugenia may sail to Madrid. The pope sought details from Madrid.
The assassin of Senor Canovas del Castilla, known locally as Achil WL Ele, formerly a compositor, used the alias Jose Bento. He was labeled a militant anarchist and an intimate friend of Ascherl, the man linked to the Guile de Cambros outrage. he fled Barcelona after the act.
A Madrid dispatch reports the Spanish government knew of an anarchist meeting in July that planned to murder Senor Canovas del Castillo before August and Sagasta before August 30. Malaca residents recall a fortune teller predicting Canovas would rise and die violently. London shares fell nine and a half points on the Canovas assassination news.
Former Topekan C N Rix was stabbed in Hot Springs Arkansas on August 9 in a street affray with Col John J Sumpter a real estate investor. Sumpter used a stiletto wounding Rix on the body and arm before bystanders stopped the attack. Rix, tall and unarmed, defended himself and survived with severe injuries.
The state board of sericulture tabulates township assessor data via county clerks showing Kansas total population 1,366,789, up 30,130. Forty-one thousand seven hundred twenty-nine across 87 counties gained, with Crawford county adding 2,525 and Shawnee leading gains at 2,525. 28 counties lost 11,662, Lane reporting the smallest loss of 2 and Bourbon the greatest at 1,681.
Springfield Aug 9 John W Bookwalter capitalist and globe trotter leaves for Europe after placing most of his Springfield properties on sale The Lagonda hotel block valued at 160000 the Bookwalter block about 100000 Grand Opera House 25000 and other real estate he owns The water wheel factory remains withheld due to its strong profitability His expressed dislike for the city stems from a long running legal dispute over a past accident involving General Moses B Walker of Kenton and damage claims leading to retaliation sentiment and his 1882 gubernatorial defeat as the Democratic candidate
Petition campaign gathers steam in Topeka with about 2000 names urging Governor Leedy to order clubs to run liquor operations legally. Carr and Mooney push for equal treatment, arguing closures target all organized clubs and co operative saloons. Police actions and Chief Steele’s stance color ongoing dispute over local liquor control.
Pittsburg August meeting ends with expulsions after Nowaski, the Connellsville agitator, spoke in four languages and used profane language in an ad speech, banished from the camp and ordered to stay away.
W yv Webb lent a National bicycle racing team member money and stored a bicycle for security. The wheel disappeared Saturday night from the Copeland lobby where the wheelmen rested. It was later traced to a thief who checked the bike to Kansas City aboard a Santa Fe train, and officials pursued the suspect in hopes of recovering the machine.
A rear end collision between Santa Fe eastbound Train No. 2 and a second section occurred at Burlingame at 6:40 am. No serious injuries. postal clerk G H Edgeworth of Ottawa severely cut. Trains delayed about 40 minutes as drawheads were damaged and repairs made. Division Superintendent McClellan to investigate.
The body of John Gordon alias Lewis Nelson, who murdered Van Allen on July 1 in Brunswick, was found hanging from a pecan tree after being captured in Louisiana. No inquest has been held, details unavailable, and the lynching occurred last night as the steamer Annie Laurie passed. The crime was described as treacherous and the victim as a respected white citizen.
London reports Spanish finances show total revenue including Cuba at about 1.765 million dollars in gold with 70 thousand dollars interest. Liabilities on Cuban operations add 319 million in interest, raising debt by about 25 percent. The economy, with income near 150 thousand dollars, faces bankruptcy risk.
The Santa Fe through train to Buffalo departs Kansas City on August 21 at 6 20 pm local time. It will haul Pullman palace and tourist sleepers plus free chair care for the Women s Relief Corps and the Ladies of the G A R from Kansas points. Nearest Santa Fe agent will advise stations and junctions in Kansas.
Willem Maddox, an allegedly sane man released from Topeka Insane Asylum months ago, is at large near Seabrook west of the city. He is described as violently insane, about 37, with a wife, and was last seen fleeing a neighbor during a failed attempt to steal apples. Sheriff Kepley and searchers pursue him as a dangerous, erratic danger to the public.
A Topeka benefit game with Topeka and Abilene teams is planned to raise money for new baseball uniforms. Local supporters note the team currently wears mismatched, faded outfits and emphasize the need for adequate crowd turnout to cover expenses and restore pride on the diamond.
A severe thunderstorm hit Lamed Kansas Sunday morning with four inches of rain in three hours. Residents fled from beds to cellars as rain drenched the town and surrounding areas. The storm caused flash flooding but reports indicate no major damage to nearby farms. several weather crews noted the heavy shower was widespread across the southwestern part of the state.
Plattsburg, N Y. Ave 2 The twenty first infantry cave a dret parcelint were revieved by the presidential party to day After the paride she president and Mrs McKinley Vice President and Moe Hobart Secretary of War and Mrs Ale Presidents Secretary and Sr White law Réel and wife and Werner Mile Ter Jeff for Burlington VI on de Washe lta where they will be received by re Governor Woodbure John W Forter returned on Friday trea his special milesion to European edontetes on the seal question and reached this city yearly in the day and afterwards was ad quitted to President McKinley's apint ments Pherete remained for about two hours with the president vice president and secretary of war He left at noon for Washington
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