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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1895
Page
2
A historical note reports the death of Nannie Williams linked to a remarkable recital event. Details emphasize the circumstances surrounding her passing and the public reaction to the incident. The account preserves names and a dramatic tie to a public performance.
A Philadelphia prison statement by H. H. Holmes is printed describing his alleged meeting with Minnie Williams in Chicago in 1893. He recounts her involvement with a Texas real estate draft, her hospitalization, a Boston man's influence, and the murder of Minnie Williams's sister Nannie, the disposal of corpses, and a trip to Lake Michigan. The narrative includes the disposal of Miss Williams's belongings and Holmes's claim that Nannie died and was hidden in a trunk, with further movements to Milwaukee and Detroit.
Harrisburg Pa August 26 The Republican state committee chairmanship contest tightens as Gilkeson lists delegates for the upcoming convention. A possible court action by Senator Quay seeks Gilkeson’s surrender of committee records while Robinson of Delaware County is named temporary chairman candidate by Quay supporters. Hastings camp and Lochiel stay close as Lyon aids Quay in assembling forces for the battle.
Dusvan Aug 24 Gov McIntire declines to intervene in Gillette bullfights saying he lacks power until the sheriff runs out of resources. He would replace Sheriff Bowers if able, while Bowers faces reelection amid political controversy.
Penny Oklahoma August 26. Dr Jamison Vanwater president and Cashier Hienchard of the defunct Bank of Commerce of Newkirk were arrested after Kay county grand jury indicted them for cheating and swindling. The bank failed four months ago leaving depositors out several thousand dollars. Local residents were affected.
Rochester N C August 24 1000 United Garment Workers members began a strike in a major labor dispute with employers. If demands are not met by tonight finishers and buttonhole makers estimated at 1000 more may join, potentially affecting 8000 workers.
Miss Ellen Pash Salvation Army officer sails on the Belgic for Yokohama to organize a branch in Japan. She holds a Cambridge degree and has ten years of missionary experience in similar work.
Ti O Houghton Jr head of Houghton Mifflin Co died suddenly from heart failure at his summer residence. He was 70, leaving a son H O Houghton de and three daughters, with his son associated in business with him.
A representative from El Paso reports positive assurance from Mexico City that the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight could be held in Juarez across the river from El Paso if the Dallas stoppage prevents the bout.
Detectives hunt William Holt and Mabel Eston at Peru authorities’ request. Holt, an actor, and Eston, an actress, reportedly eloped from Toledo after Holt deserted his wife and two children. They left Toledo for New York several days ago.
The steamer Rosedale sank four miles above Shawneetown yesterday morning after striking a snag while loaded with corn. Owned by the Huinots of Terre Haute and valued at $6,000, this marks its second wreck within a year.
Le Matin quotes Henry Vignaud secretary of the United States embassy saying no demands or disagreements exist between France and America regarding the Waller case. He notes no question of such issues has arisen.
New York observed an unusually dry Sunday as police officials reported this day as the driest in municipal history. The city records indicate minimal rainfall and dry conditions across boroughs.
Felix Besinees, a passenger on the steamer Menominee, was nearly cut to pieces by two assailants named Uimn and Roberts of Victory Wisconsin as the boat neared landing near Metes in Michigan. He was cut in a dozen places ranging from an inch to three inches. The assailants are jailed in Viroguy.
Chicago August 26 General Coxey, Populist Ohio governor candidate, spoke at a northwest Chicago Populist picnic predicting a 1896 run. A letter from Eugene V Debs, jailed in Woodstock Illinois, denounced the old parties as controlled by money and praised the People s party. Debs assailed Cleveland and Woods, calling courts and the administration corrupt and unfit.
An exhibition of cruelty at Gillette arena drew about six thousand spectators. A first bull refused to fight, others were slain quickly as Chivets the king of the arena and Mexican riders enticed the animals. Women fainted and deputies watched as authorities placed the management under arrest.
In Sioux City Iowa early yesterday in a house of ill repute Max Noack of Marcus Iowa was found dead with a bullet wound to the brain Hazel Hammond also lay dead with a bullet wound to her head. The cause is unknown though it is believed Noack shot her and then killed himself Noack may have been her half brother or husband. Hammond also known as Ora Minton is said to have come from Central City Nebraska. Noack formerly worked at Grend Island and Lincoln Nebraska Doctors say the woman may live In Santa Fe New Mexico another item reports James Peralta Reavis petition for habeas corpus denied in Peralta land grant fraud case.
Aug 26 in St Paul Judge Sanborn hears bondholders of the St Joseph and Grand Island road and its leased Kansas City and Omaha line seek appointment of a separate receiver. Union Pacific, current control, plans to oppose. Also notes baseball scores: Milwaukee 3 Detroit, Terre Haute 9 St Paul.
British socialist Kier Hardie spoke at a New York Labor Lyceum dinner praising American labor movement efforts. He defended William Morris against criticisms of not issuing cheap editions and argued Morris wrote for personal sensibilities, with poems reaching wealthy readers and potentially doing more good if widely distributed.
August 26 report details a serious attempt on Baron Alphonse D Rothschild. A large envelope exploded as bank clerk M Zadkovitz opened it, tearing his eye and fingers. Police attribute the infernal machine to Anarchists and seek the postmark location. The article also lists global wheat crop estimates by country.
Two men arrested near Mason City are believed to be involved in a Union Pacific hold up. The train crew identify them as the suspects. They were captured at 11:30 PM six miles east of Mason City by constable Lincoln Crossley and ex deputy sheriff William Purcell. they remain silent about their whereabouts.
Prisoners at the United States jail in Axpnonr Indian Territory made a determined bid to burn the wooden structure. They pulled bedding cotton to the walls and ignited it in three spots but were thwarted by ample water from guards who extinguished the flames before substantial damage occurred. Chose a Composite Ticket. Greano, Kan., Aug. 26. Democrats and Populists in this county held conventions and fused, nominating a candidate for treasurer. remaining tickets were left to central committee action.
Washington report states Matt W. Ransom of North Carolina will be reappointed United States minister to Mexico. The move aims to rectify a prior appointment while he served in the Senate. Whether he returns to Mexico depends on his own wishes.
Washington cable from Consul Reed at Tien Tsin states that cholera at Che Foo has disappeared.
Miss Annie Werner of Dexter Kansas, daughter of Dr. Wagner, has been missing from her uncle's Wichita home for three days. No clues or explanations found, and her father fears foul play. Also reported Peter Denny of Glasgow, a famed shipbuilder, died at 80. Ex Sergeant J F Dumont, known as Moore, was informed he will guard at Leavenworth penitentiary, reporting by Sept 1, with endorsements from Charles Curtis and Senator Baker.
A wife notes her husband’s breakfast mood as he pretends normalcy while wearing his clothes and brandishing praise for a kept routine. Mrs Bowser endures a day of misreading signals and a hopeful reconciliation as he acts cheerful and generous, masking tension at home.
In a Texas Siftings style vignette, a playful dinner scene ends with Mr. Bowser mocked for a staged misbehavior as his wife endures a guilty night. A later carnival of urban mischief follows as a nameless hawker seeks a personal in the papers, the whole capturing streetwise eccentricities and local color.
In a clipped exchange a woman commands never to dare look at him, while a nervous man keeps his gaze away. The dialogue, drawn from Detroit Tribune and Tit-Bits snippets, shows social tension and restrained emotion as two women discuss a shopping trip and its lack of satisfaction.
The Lamp notes a Dublin Court of Appeals remark where counsel argued earnestly and claimed a second equally conclusive point if the court found his first wrong. A quirky quip follows about a weight gain joke by Woolly Wester.
An Atlanta Constitution clipping mocks a literary line about a young friend and references Mr. Parkhouse and Miss Madison. It notes Piggs ley’s father as a prominent hog raiser in the west and calls him eminently successful in that field amid witty banter.
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