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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1895

Page

3

Marriage Complication Ties Yonkers Case to Bigamy Charge

In Yonkers a health department records search by defense lawyers uncovered records linked to a marriage involving Zella Nivolatis. The inquiry suggests a forged certificate may have pressured her to settle for $400 to avoid a bigamy claim.

Quinn Yonkers Bir Hould Dette Gacht Health Department Esrilteate Rmarenge Certis Zella Nivolatis

No Prayer in Schools Declared Unconstitutional by Minnesota Attorney General

The Minnesota Attorney General holds school religious exercises at the opening of the academic year unconstitutional under section 16 of the state constitution. The decision, referenced by the state superintendent of public instruction and district officials, states that compulsory attendance at religious services in public schools cannot be maintained when there is any objection.

Mt St Paul Minn Sigsley Abeserrion ChiMis

Settlement report on Hamilton Printing Company affairs

Raferes Spencer filed a report on the settlement of the Hamilton Printing company issues between EH Snow and BR Hamilton. The report is with the stewards for exceptions or ammo and may be filed by early week unless new evidence is offered. Attorneys expect return of the report to Mr Spencer and parties decline discussion as the judge is viewed as favorable to EH Snow.

Raferes Spencer Snows Hanitom Nan Charien Spencer Hamilton Printing Company Snow BR Hamilton Rae Sturneys Woak EH. Snow

Train shooting near Frankfort recalls distant assault

A train from Frankfurt bound for Fairlie lab of Lage ville was fired upon around nightfall. About thirty aboard were injured or frightened as windows were shattered and several passengers fled into water. Bradley refused to continue after the incident during the carmpalgo.

Kontuck Fey Lowey Ins Fairlie Lage ‘Ville Frankfurt Fred Ennotes Jy Jury Bradley

Unclear fragment reports quest in Washington and crime notes

Fragmentary 1910s style items describe a possible return to Washington, a ship sheltering at anchor, and various disjointed incidents. Mentions of a bomber scare at Hofburg palace, grave robber notes, and unrelated local notices appear without coherent context or dates.

FIXED UP A MARYSVILLE GIRL CONFESSES TO MURDER

Marysville report states a local girl confessed to killing her mother. Coverage describes the case details, the accused’s statements, and reactions from law enforcement in a turbulent Kansas community. The narrative notes concurrent crimes and local notices amid a string of distressing incidents in the region.

Marysville

Porto Rico and Cuba Aid Spain in Independence Struggle

New York dispatch reports Cuba gaining a strong ally in Porto Rico and Spain facing two insurrections as plans mature. Forts Hico reportedly issued a declaration of independence, and a Sepu­calet army is forming in Porto Rico with leaders ready for a campaign opening.

Spain Cuba Talaud Porto Hiro Hico Jassid Liberty Sepucalet Party of Porto Rico

Reunion funding noted for Topeka event amid lecture and concert

In Topeka a reunion drive aims to raise funds through a Friday night program featuring a lecture on Battle Day with music by Staretall's band and the Modeca. Proceeds support expenses for hosting the A HK state reunion next fall, drawing interest from local merchants and business leaders for the cause.

Hurolston Staretall Hamilton Hull Topeka A. HK

Zimmy Yett King Captures Half Mile Championship

Victoria BC reports Arthur Augustus Zimmerman placed second to Parsons at a two days NSW league wheel meet in Sydney. Zimmerman led early, then surged on the turn to win the half mile by about 30 yards, with Parsons second as 30,000 spectators watched.

Victoria Arthur Augustus Zimmerman Cycle Path Parsons N.S W. League of Wheel Honet Sidney Zimmerman Redale Lewis Ohuburs Suriris Wer Australia Amorics J. W. Parsons Tredale Victoria South Wales Tredale Zimmermen Zimmercin Ted Zimmy Jaco i Zummy

McCoy confronts rumor of desertion and elopement

The article details McCoy's anger over a published report claiming he deserted his wife for actress Maud Detty, his frantic rush to a telegraph office to warn his wife, and his search for the source of the tumor story while noting McCoy’s trip to England and other Olympic and racing notes.

Maud Detty MotCoy Cincinnati McCoy England Tgbe Ted” White

Stockmen team to form lean company with big capital

P D Armour announced plans to organize a cattle growers cartel to aid farmers through tough times. The venture envisions backing from Cadahy Herman County and other investors, with headquarters likely in South Omaha and a possible Kansas City branch. The aim is to provide capital and banking harmony to stabilize western cattle growing amid market vicissitudes.

Armone Chamy Dec P. D. Armour Omaha Kansas City Wesera Thougehs Cadahy Herman Kounty Ahoula South Omuln

Democrats Stall On Convention Location Here

Secretary of the Democratic national committee arrived for a state committee conference. The national committee will meet soon to fix the convention time and place. He says he does not know where the convention will be held and that committee members are not committing themselves. He notes the governor favors Chicago.

Txpiaxaronis Ind Sheovin Democratic Natunel Committee Atend Sheerin Hoe Hoe, “the Members of the Committes Are Not Committing Themselves." Mr. Shearin Matthews Chicago

Unearthing a River Mystery Solved by Hocent Explorations

A government report from crown lands outlines river explorations titled the Nile of the North. An Ottawa explorer De. Heth is said to have recovered the river alias Mokiskao, linked to Gatineau waters and Lake Metakewh. The Maklakan or New Nie is a western branch of the Mottoway river near Lake Metakewh in Egypt This Time.

Ottawa Quebec Gatineau Muttoway River

Republicans Pick June 16 Convention Date In St Louis

At the Republican National Committee meeting in St Louis delegates settled the date for next year’s convention for June 16 after lively debate over alternatives. San Francisco led early but St Louis gained support through ballots, with Chicago and Pittsburgh aligning before the final break secured St Louis’s win. Delegates also discussed territorial representation and heard remarks from officials and ex officio leaders, including Mayor Walbridge and Chauncey Filler.

Wasurstos St Louis Lannen Utah de Young California Luuusa San Francisco Pittsburg Chicsgo St. Louis Chicago David Martin Peninsylvania Sun Francista Michigan Wyoming Connecticut St Lowis He Young Missouri Clarle Tr. Simpson Joy Bar Cobb Walbridge

Death in Kirk Home A Silent Gas Tragedy

Mrs Mae Allen is found dead in her bed at the Kirk home in Crtcaco by her brother in law. The death is attributed to inhaling illuminating gas. A coroner's jury rules death by self act ion but the Kirk family argues it was an accident. Mrs Wright, wife of Estes Wright formerly a professor, had lately lived with her sister, Mia Kirk.

Hix Arai Jacob Schaefer Strout Schaeler Wosble North Side Charley Behacfer Jake Crtcaco Mae Allen E Kirk Kirk Mra. Wright Estes Wright Meus Kenoay Wright Bas B Mia Kirk

Where's That Money Fire Marshal Wiliarth Dilemma

Fire Marshal Wiliarth faces a crisis as the entire fire department lacks insurance after policies expired in December. Funds from a fire chief relief trust financed premiums for six members, but the two percent tax money delayed by the superintendent of insurance leaves firefighters uncovered.

Wiliarth Firemao Geeanershel Superintendent of Insurance

Special 16 Percent Discount on Holiday Goods

Announcer offers 10 percent off all selections before December 16 from Roy Large stock of diamonds watches jewelry silverware leather goods cut glass clocks and assortments. N P Moonexoves 72 Kansas Ave.

Bolls Roy N. PF Kansas Ave

Market Report Bears Fall in Wheat Prices and Cattle Demand

The market report notes a bearish mood with lower wheat and feedstuffs, influenced by Turkish grain concerns and a generally low crop outlook. Cattle and hogs show varied activity with modest gains in some sections, while receipts and shipments remain steady across Kansas City and Chicago exchanges.

Associated Press Mate Journal Curckco Ces Molng

Fragmented OCR Note From a Local Meeting

A garbled OCR passage mentions names and places in a fragmentary way. It references Jamal, Valmet, and Mrs Grant with unclear roles and a note about patronage. The text remains hard to parse but indicates a local meeting or event with several personal names and affiliations.

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