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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1895

Page

2

Patriots of America to Rival Parties in Silver Policy Push

A new secret political order named Patriots of America founded by William H. Harvey plans to force restoration of the free coinage of silver with backing from silver mine owners and Western capitalists led by ex Senator Bartine of Nevada. Charters will be issued to 1000 lodges as Harvey canvasses counties to identify loyal supporters willing to bolt their parties for a national convention backed by silver interests. Harvey and associates prepared to reveal full plans soon, with a cautious approach to public comment.

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Indianola Territorial Bill Introduced in Both Houses

Senator Berry and Representative Little of Arkansas proposed a temporary government for the five civilized tribes to be called Indianola. The plan includes a governor, a legislature, twenty one counties named Kin a Wheelock Antlers Tishomingo Stonewall Ardmore Wynnewood Duncan Chickasha Nowsta Winita Talequah Mauldrow Muscogee Sapulpa Wewoha Checotah and a movable county seat. South McAlester would be the temporary capital of the territory.

Indias Hill House Senate Wasnrreros Berry Little Arkansas Five Civilized Tribes Indianola Kina Wheelock Antlers Tishomingo Stonewall Ardmore Wynnewood Duncan Chickasha Nowsta Aremore Winita Talequah Mauldrow Muscogee Sapulpa Wewoha Checotah South McAlester

Seven Men Drowned In Lake Superior Rescue Sinking

Report from Deners Minnesota describes the sinking of the Tag Pearl B Campbell of Huron Glenn Lake Superior last Saturday. Seven men, all residents of this city, perished with no survivors.

Pearl Campbell Lake Superior Deners, Minn Des Pearl B Campbell Huron Glenn Lake Superior

WRS. GEN. CUSTEL'S LUCK AND PROPERTY RECORD

Libbie Cutter widow of General Custel seeks to recover property willed to her. Records show the estate had long been claimed for use as a headache remedy, with Bitters marketed as a cure. Also note Norman A. Moorly under 30 as representative from Dexter, Missouri, born Dec 11, 1860. Promotions for hair reform, lamps, and a local laundry are advertised along with daily subscription.

Toledo ToLuno Libbie Cutter Bua Hera Shouuf Tach Huters Serge J. Ki. Jones Wasarxeros Norman A. Moorly Dexter Ape Johnson County

Senate debate on Behring Sea claims and Morgan remarks

Historical wire service report from Wasmington details Senator Morgan of Alabama leading a Behring Sea inquiry resolution. Morgan argued lump-sum settlements were imprudent. British envoy clashed in correspondence cited with Sir Julian Pauncefote. The Senate adopted the resolution after his speech, then moved to executive session. The House opened a brief session focusing on house officers and various resolutions stalled by Democrats.

Senate Morgan Alabamia Committee On Foreign Relations Faris Behring Sea Foreign Relations Committee United States Behring Sea Lord Kimberly Julian Pauacetote Committee On Foreign Affairs Lile Wnul Howie House Waller Smith Land Office Utah Nebraska

Bills Introduced and Nominations in Commissions

A large number of bills were introduced in the Senate including a bill by Senator Barry for a territorial government for the Indian Territory to be named Indiagola and other pension measures. House members proposed tariffs on wool and reforms on appointments. Peckham's nomination confirmed. Adams and Peckham named for judicial posts. Also reports of a railroad hold up at Mountain View and the death of Professor Charles L. Ingersoll.

Indias Wasutoroy Tee Senate Barry Indian Territory Indiagola Palmer Voorhees Dem W. Greshan Allen United States Youring Penny Grant House Wilson Idaho McKinley Inn Hailey Texas Peckham Elmer B. Adams Missouri Rufus W. Peckham New York United States Supreme Court

Beauté rebuke over elevator anxiety in Broadway crowd

A handsome brunette with two young children entered the Manhattan Life building on Broadway to meet a lawyer. After a delay and mistaken fears of kidnap or desertion, she returned to claim her kids. She urged the crowd to mind their own business.

Manhattan Life Building Gerry Mormmer Lizzy Broadway

Roundup of 19th Century U.S. News From Omaha to Mexico

A broad array of items from a main Omaha meeting expressing sympathy for Cuban insurgents to census notes on Mexican cities and vast farm figures. Reports include the Cincinnati hat firm Burkehardt collapsing for 250000, Cleveland Chamber planning a 300000 public square building, Perrin’s comet visible, a New York filibuster voyage to Venezuela, and the McGeoch estate settlement. Also noted are a Keokuk general’s death, a tragic double-suicide near Peshtigo, tobacco industry tensions, white pique stocks in fashion, and light social humor items plus laundry and cigar ads.

Omaha Mexico A. E Burkehardt Company Cincinnati Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Public Perrin Lick Observatory New York Venezuela Crespo Peter McGeoch Milwaukee Mary I. McGeoch F. Miller Keokuk Iowa Congress Clay Houston Giddings and Chase Annie Bandy August Nobleon Peshtigo Win

Fifteenth AFL convention opens in New York

Fifteenth annual American Federation of Labor convention opens in Madison Square Garden with delegates from the United States Canada and Great Britain. Vice President McBride presided as J W Sullivan gave the welcome and President McBride read his address criticizing bonded indebtedness and gold reserve policies. Samuel Gompers chaired a mass meeting at Cooper Union.

New Yeas American Federation of Labor Madison Square Garden United States Canada Great Britain McBride J. W. Sullivan Typographical Union No. 6 Bemont-Morgan Sy Lea John Swinton Father Ducey Coopernion Samuel Gompers John McBride

Italians defeated as Abyssinians surround Toselli force

Report from Generi Bara Hori states King Menelik's 20 000 troops surprised and surround five Italian companies led by Major Toselli at Ambava. Italian support under General Armondi halted by the Abyssinians. Official dispatches mention heavy Abyssinian losses but no word on Toselli's fate or Italian losses. Republican senatorial caucus ends for the day with tentative committee assignments.

Menette Roux Generi Bara- Hori Abyssinia Menelik Toselli Ambava Armondi

Harper's Weekly preview and subscription notice

Harper's Weekly outlines plans for 1896 with coverage on world events culture and politics. The notice lists future features including naval developments frontier life fiction and a party novel by W D Howells with subscriptions and postal details for domestic and international readers.

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