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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1895

Page

2

Sinking of the Elbe Crathie Collision Court Blames Crathie Crew

The admiralty court finds the Crathie's crew at fault for deserting their post before the collision with the Elbe. It also says the Elbe’s watch officer erred by not steering clear and failing to signal. Praise is given to Elbe officers for life saving efforts and to the Wild Flower for rescuing survivors.

Ireuen Hayes Sdemiralty Court Elbe van Gos- Bet Admiralty

Lost by the Treasury. A large sum of gold exported to Europe

The treasury reports a $1,650,000 gold withdrawal for export to Europe, reducing reserves to about $1,349,000 above the £100,000,000 line. Acting secretary Curtis declined comment, with officials silent in Carlisle’s absence. Rumors of a further bond issue circulate, but no official confirmation exists.

Europe Wasnincroy Omr Curtis Carlisle Washington Cleveland Cartisie

Hired mob captures suspect in Colquitt County crime

In Colquitt County last Friday a Black man named Will Harris attempted to assault Mrs J P Monrie, a 60 year old white woman. He was captured Saturday and brought to the scene for confession before being restrained as bystanders watched.

Casman Ala Will Harris J.P. Monrie Colquitt County

Infant Fatally Wounded by Revolver Accident

Benjamin Schwab, one year old son of Rabbi Schwab of a Jewish synagogue, was likely fatally wounded in an accidental discharge of an old revolver he played with. The incident occurred in St. Louis area August 13. A Union Pacific route sale to Boston and return advertised August 10 to 24.

Joserx Benjamin Schwab Rabbi Schwab Boston Union Pecitia Clhioice

Fraiker Is Legally Dead in Historic Missouri Case

The Missouri River drowning on July 10 1693 led to insurance payouts totaling nearly 30000 for the heirs of Dr George W Praker as a federal court finds him dead after a six month search. Settlements include Provident Savings 5565 28 Modern Woodmen 2666 62 Knights of Pythias 2 Kansas Mutual Life 8566 11 Hartford Life 12786 13.

Hila Heirs Kansas Crux George W. Praker Missouri River Provident Savings Association Modern Woodmen of the World Knights of Pythias Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company Hartfierd Life and Annuity of Hartford

Outlaws Going West Sort McAresran Ind

The Christian gang of robbers passed through town about twelve o clock last night heading west. No marshals present, they were not molested. Onlookers think Christians are frightened and fleeing, with about fifty marshals and Indian police on their trail. Nearby, a widow tried to commit suicide over a rejected marriage bid by photographer T Hogan. Lora Peru reports Pi erola elected president with celebration.

McAresran Ind Ter

Expert Forger Arrested in Maryland

J P Sherzinger alias Fil Kiide a noted forger arrested in St Joseph Maryland for forging R M Davis names on checks he obtained cash from merchants in Omaha and Council Bluffs. He resides in Nelson Nebraska and is described as an expert with the pen.

St. Josef J. P. Sherzinger Fil Kiide Omaha Council Bieffs R. %. Davis Sherzinger Nelson Neb

Fatal Folding Bed Accident In Richwern Missouri

Richwern Missouri stock dealer M. W. Crispin was fatally injured when a folding bed in a combination bed bookcase collapsed. The breaking chain caused the bed to fall forward, injuring his spinal cord and leading to his death yesterday.

Poldtig Bert. Richwern New M. W. Crispin Yesterda

Armed clash feared as A P A plans seizure of Omaha police HQ

In Omaha on August 13 1890 the A P A faction appoints a new board and vows to seize city property by force. Police fortify headquarters locking doors fortifying entries while arming officers and preparing to defend city hall as the commission dispute continues.

Omaha Neb Li Tnew Jackson Street Fifteenth Street Moslyn

Fight on Corbett and Fitzsimmons Planned in Dallas

Mayor Holland of Dallas said the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons match will occur as scheduled on October 21 in Dallas. Leading state attorneys foresee no obstacle after September 1 as prize fighting shifts from criminal to misdemeanor status, with a $500 penalty. Dan Stuart leads Florida Athletic class, aiming to attract top national attendees to boost Dallas business.

Deliag St. Louis Holland Dallas St. Louwis Corbett Fitesimpsons Texas Dan Stuart Florida Stuart

BASE BALL SCORES Western League and National League items

Western League results show Milwaukee 1 Kansas City 0 at Minneapolis St Paul with Minneapolis 15 14. National League notes Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston Washington Cincinnati 10 Pittsburgh 4 Baltimore New York Chicago 6 Cleveland 4. Western Association reports Evansville 10 Mobile 17 Peoria 13 Quincy 2 Des Moines 1.

Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul National League Brooklyn Philadelphia Loston Boston Washington Cincinnnati Cineinnati Pittsbury Baltimore Baltiment New York Chieti Chicaan Someville Cleveland Lowia Western Association Evans Evansville Mobile Sh Venter Donser Peoria al Gisenti Francola Quincey Des Sonses Hoelfordt

Insurrection in Cuba Seeks US Protectorate Secret support voiced by Havana traveler

A Ward Line steamer from Cuba brought Cuban passengers to New York. A Havana man says the Cuban rebels aim to form a government under a strong power, preferably the United States, not seeking full independence yet. He claims many sympathizers in Havana and notes rebels delay seizing ports to avoid belligerent recognition. He adds that blacks would dominate if independence were declared.

Aonexstion United States New York Seneca Ward Line Cuba Havana Havans

Attacked newspapers and legal actions in Aug 13 reports

Yesterdays court in San Francisco considered contempt against newspapers over juror Brown coverage. In Atchison Kansas J T Allensworth plans to enter the ministry at Drake University. Exposition information bureau in Atlanta advertises free information. Ontario toll on salmon duties changed. A old soldier George L Bennett dies by apparent suicide in Tr sive Kansas. July export values reported by US treasury. Newport voyage hints at political unrest in Panama. Watertown factory raises wages ten percent. Cyclists plan around the world from Oakland. Vicón marshal Shea shot by deputies in Vicron Colorado. Georgetown Texas preachers condemn Corbett Fitzsimmons fight.

San Francisco Theodore Durrant Brown Will Turs Atocussox Kan J. T. Allensworth Atchison Lewelling Drake University Des Moines Iowa Allensworth Stevenson United States Mexico

Shattered Harp and a Lover's Fatal Reverie

A tale from the German tale unfolds a secretary and his young wife Josephe whose marriage endures joy amid their honeymoon bliss. A fever strikes Josephe. harp music echoes the couple’s love as Selmer confronts grief and a haunting supernatural sign before his own death.

Sélmer Arete Pees Aniiner Josephe Sollnet Sollner Edward Selmer Mie Tiger Dee Sellner Didah Solmner Jaephe Seliner Fran Seliner Hoe Josepho Earth Josepha Sillner Prom

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