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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1895

Page

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Hanged at Minneapolis for Murder in Nervy Speeches

Harry Hayward, convicted of murder, was hanged in Minneapolis at 8 o clock this morning. His last words included pleas and a strange demand to the deputy to pull the lever himself. The execution followed thirteen minutes of agony as the trap released and the county physician confirmed death.

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Billion-dollar receivership fees eyed by Topeka lawyers

Receivership in Topeka shows enormous potential windfall for attorneys and officials with judge Caldwell to sign orders after sales. Expected payouts include about 500,000 for attorneys, 15,000 for Judge J. J. Jobino, and 50,000 for W. T. Husington, among others. Separate notes mention future board meetings, charter filings, and confirmation of a reorganized company to manage assets.

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Frank Mileham's Case Preliminary Hearing Held

Frank Mileham and W Ogee appeared before U S Commissioner EA Wagner for a preliminary hearing. They were bound over on $1,000 bonds each. Their cases will be set for trial at the next session of the United States district court on the second Monday in April.

Kiami Alan Ocoee Frank Milaham W. Ogee Walyea United States EA. Wagsner United States District Court Apell

Travesty on Law In Shawnee County Jail

A critical account describes W E Dom being allowed nightly freedom from the county jail while other prisoners remain confined. It argues the policy is unjust, noting Dom’s embezzlement conviction and questioned legality, with Thanksgiving home leave cited as precedent.

W. E. Dom Topola Dom

Remodeled Exposition Building For Republican Convention

The St Louis exposition building will be remodeled at an estimated cost of 15000 to seat about 15400 as six months notice is required for delegate elections. The St Louis hotel committees will cap tickets at 4000 with veterans and other guests allocated. Horton Post and Social Club charter filed with the State Secretary listing capital 300 and directors Mussman Meisenheimer Koimer Bishop and De Bork.

St. Louis St. Lewis Tsat Sight Time St Louis Cheirman Carter Horton Pool Club Horton Post and ‘Social Club E Mussman McKee A. Meisenheimer F. PF Joe Koimer O. Bishop R de Bork

Bayard Refuses Resignation Amid Impeachment Talk

The U S embassy sees press interest as impeachment demand surfaces in Washington. Ambassdor Bayard declines to comment and says he will not resign. London papers debate the incident with mixed views, praising his dignity while criticizing American party politics.

Bayard St. James Sock the Gazette Tos Westmaster Gazette Hatfield Tower of London Globe United States

Comet Brightens Visible To Naked Eye At Lick

The article reports Pertrins comet growing brighter and visible without aid at the Lick Observatory after days of clouds. It notes an approaching perihelion this month and predicts it will become an evening object around mid December, near 14 million miles at closest approach.

Timber Pel l on Him at Dut ton House Bridge Mishap

Murdock, a former bridge foreman, was severely injured yesterday when a heavy timber broke while he attempted to move. He slipped and his left leg broke above the ankle, forcing several weeks of confinement. Finley accompanied him to the Soldier Creek site where the work was underway.

Muritork Mier Creek Murdock Toth

Gas Plant Sale Sealed At 280000 In Topeka Deal

The Topeka gas plant sale closed at 280000 with Holliday and associates handling the transaction. A later note claimed the price agreed was 220000 and an accountant would review the company books before turning the property to the anew firm. Col Holliday arrived and conferred with company members about the transition.

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Dixon Found Dead in Topeka Hotel Bed

Barney Dixon, traveling for Laillard Tobacco, was found dead in his Chestardeld hotel room. Coroner ruled heart disease. family includes daughter Mario 13 and sons John Roy from Topeka and siblings. Dixon, age about 50, had sleeplessness prior to death. daughter Mark visited the hotel this afternoon.

Meath Barney Dixon Chestardeld Laillard Tobacco Company Topeka Mr. Dixon Nat Dave Mark Bethany Lote Col. Carter Ee Milas Dixon Colonel Carter Dixon Mario John Roy Uxid Sa Tina Kinsley Kaosus Joba Mra Dizon

Dissection Skeleton Crime Shocks Topeka Lodes

At the Medical College the body of Mrs. A N Dake was found on the dissecting table with remains of her teeth and other parts missing. Dake, a miller, and lodge members organized meetings to ferret out the culprits as authorities planned swift action. The skeleton of Mrs. Dake was laid bare amid a grim scene stirring fears of grave robbing and violent retribution.

A. N. Dake Rochester Joordan Ilter Grean Milla North Topeka North Quincy Street Cea Ous J. M. Shellabarger Mack Mme Mr. Stiellahareer Schellebergen Quincy Sirens Dake Fred Shetlatarger Sexton Scott Ara Ueke Sexton Gardiner John Haiseh 1.C. van Freot van Bleat Duke Scott Fred Shellabarger Topeks Fred Stone Jolie Gardiner John Halsch Mary L. McKinstry Johnson Minney Cams W. 5S Lindsay CS McClintonk Albert N Dake DeMoss & Penwell Cme Dakes Medical College Boxe Beavens C. A. Starbird Gstarbird Meno A. Co WA Jodges Mes Sevenes Safford DeMose & Panwell Mall Carriera Lime Elf Tman Dr. Mincey Madicss College

Doct ors Resolve at Kansas Medical College Meeting

At a faculty meeting the Kansas Medical College resolves to curb grave desecration. It condemns recent delivery of two dead bodies to the college without consent from their interment sites and pledges to aid authorities in identifying and prosecuting those responsible.

Kansas Medical College

Pittsburg Secures Prohibition Convention on Second Ballot

The Prohibition convention in Pittsburg moved to the second ballot as Chicago appeared nearly out of the race at the last moment. The executive committee met at the Sherman house to discuss the outcome.

Chicaro Canaco Pittsburg Chicago Sherman House

Local Masonic Lodge Notes: Cloth Sale and Meeting News

Fragmentary notice from Apollo Lodge No. 188 Ti4feed Sees calls members to hear business and import news, with cloth sales mentioned. It records orders by the officer in charge and notes a city-wide gathering.

Apollo Lodge

Cyrus Leland Named to National Republican Executive Committee

Washington dispatch reports Cyrus Leland Kansas Republican joins the national committee's executive panel, to aid Western politics and help direct campaign strategy. Nellie Peffer, daughter of Senator Pear, survives a bicycle collision near Cabin John’s Bridge, praised for bravery after a fall but unharmed. An irrigation bill proposes $1.4 million for arid West water storage, arguing benefits in climate and flood mitigation. House committees delayed. Reed’s lack of personnel slows task, adjournment pushed to Monday.

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