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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1895

Page

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Burton Visit Sparks Talk Of Gold and Gubernatorial Hopes

Washington visit by J Burton draws speculation on his influence with national Republicans. Reports say the trip served election purposes, with Burton courting leading politicians while a Kansas source doubts a major shift in policy or power. Also notes Col Dick Blue on free coinage and silver parity, and a light Arlington hotel hat anecdote from the Kansas delegation.

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Hydrophobia scare at Kasras City union depot

A young man in Kasras City created a panic in a waiting room Saturday, barking like a dog and thrashing about as onlookers fled. He was restrained and taken to central station, then transported to the city hospital. Louis Mursheag of French Village is named as the man's relative.

Kasras City Kaveas City Usleo Central Station Louis Mursheag City Hospital

A Glance at Wilson Senate Resolution On Postal Employes

In the Senate on December 16 Senator Peter offered a resolution awaiting information from the postal department about its practice of imposing restrictions on postal employees and the handling of controls around carrier services. The resolution was referred to committee for consideration.

Helier Wasumotox Senate Peter Department For Information Aguiakt Covarria Cygarding Legialuoa

De Lindsey Gone and Local Petty Thefts Reported

De Lindsey departed for Indianapolis with his daughter Prances for holidays to stay with Lee grandparents. A coat belonging to Chas Ciloger was stolen from the Methodist church along with two pieces from Me Barker’s church. Abernathy and N J Robinson were arrested for larceny. Abernathy held but Robinton paid fines. Fire department responded to a small blaze caused by sparks from locomotive, east side circuit. minor damage.

de. F. P. Lindaly Indianapolis India Lee de. Lindsey Medical College Chas Ciloger Second Monroe Street Methodiat Tate Barker North Topeks Hazen Abernathy N. J. Robinson Abernathy Robindon Hadshat

Dangerous Infernal Mail Sent To Pullman and Armour

An attempt to mail what appeared to be explosive devices targeted George M Pullman and Armour. A box addressed to Pullman on Prairie avenue and one to Armour on Michigan avenue were found. one opened revealed lead pipe fragments, powder, and sawdust. A Manila was traced to two men overheard discussing the plot.

Curesco George M. Pullman FD. Armour Prairie Avenue 1 Michigan Avenue Heatonto Hanlon Armour Heslon Pouliman Heston Stuart Postal Inspection Service Sanlon Ptain Start Hanlen Albert Heater Saisball Field Reaser Marshall Field Geoff Palliing Dancluy Wid Renser Iset Reeser Martuall Field Uis Monsy George M. Pallman Pou Reaser Naly Ww. Quinn Aly C. W. Comey

Matson Case Continues Due to Missing Key Witnesses

The Matson murder case was continued to the next district court term because two principal witnesses, Tooy Smith and his wife, are unavailable. prosecutors warned they may try the case without them if they cannot be located by then, highlighting delays' impact. A paid laundry insertion promotes Peerless Steam Laundry.

Matson Morsing Tooy Smith Smith Ins

Five Grand Jury Petitions Circulating In The County

Five petitions circulate asking Judge Hazen to call a grand jury to investigate grave robberies. Civil damage actions against Medical College connected defendants linger as lawyers seek broad evidence. AOCW petitions seek removal of City Physician Mitchell. council may hear them tonight. Sheriff Burdge and Chief Wilkerson back from chase of Tony Swithh as grave jewel case advances.

Hazen I. C. van Fleet P. i Medical College Wuld Bit Safford Burdge Wilkerson Topeke Tony Swithh Nevels Lerroy

Topeka mob protests against medical college closure

A Kansas mob opposes a medical college in Topeka amid fears of graveyard thefts and dissections. The World House editorial defends offering proper clinical facilities in major cities and argues against closing the Topeka school as a mistake and harm to scientific education.

New York World Kaueas Medical College Topolis Pete Topeka Kansas

Eddie Fos Troubles Replevin Writs Seize Saloon Property

Dec 16 replevin writs served on four sheriffs to recover property of the Eddie Fay company. Sheriff seizures occurred via executions by D. L. Ferguson and Ira La Motte. Ferguson’s claim is 1400 dollars and La Motte’s 718 dollars. Writs sworn by James E. Sullivan who says he bought the theatrical property from the Foy company in St. Louis three weeks earlier.

Eddie Fay D. L. Ferguson Ferguson la Motte Raplevia James E. Sullivan Foy Company St. Louis

Faure May resigns rumored amid French scandal

Paris dispatch claims President Faure may resign before March as a French family scandal surfaces. Also reports of arrests for knife attack on Dan Hewitt and two women accused of theft and drunken conduct, with punishments and town departure noted. Prof Robert Hay dies at 60 in Izsellon City after long illness.

Paris Corres Pondenter Math Gazette Thevattercoon M. Faure Robert May Robert Hay United States Irrigation Investigation Tife Jgsellon City Hay

Governor McKinley Promises Ohio Support If Nomination Fails

A chaotic report from Georgia describes Governor McKinley offering to swing Ohio's delegation to Governor Morton if he cannot secure the nomination. The scene occurred Sept 21 Veterans Day as McKinley and Morton rode with ex Governor Bullock and Col. Cole. Morton declined to promise reciprocation. the exchange left McKinley disappointed and silent. The piece also notes alleged anti-Harrison activity and a national organization forming to back Morton, Reed, or Allison.

St Louisa McKinney Ohio Morton McKinley Rufus Brown Bullock Georgia Col Astley W. Cole Bays Gor Morton United Sta Wnd Gay B McHinley Bullock Col. Cole Wac Marion New York Burton Governor McKinley Gov. McKinley Hit eGov Cato New Lark New Yonk Read Allison Matthew S. Quay Washington Thomas ©. Platt Penn Thomas &. Reed Jameas Clarkson Town Wiliam 2 Garredt I. Hobart New Jersey Sam Beanendon Isaac Trosmbo United States California Nevada Wyoming Idahia

Plot to kill the Czar uncovered in Moscow arrests made

A Moscow special reports a conspiracy to assassinate the czar uncovered. Bombs have been seized and several men and women including a noted Nihilist leader were arrested in connection with the plot.

Moscow

Miller introduces bill for Kaosen City post office

Washington December 16 Congressman Miller today introduced his bill providing for a new public building in Kaosen City Rausas. The measure seeks an appropriation of two hundred fifty thousand dollars to fund the project and establish federal facilities.

Miller Jouton Kaosen City Rausas

Secretary Hokesmith Called to Washington by Ill Daughter

Secretary of the Interior Hokesmith hurriedly departed Atlanta after telegrams announced his young daughter's serious illness. He left on the noon train for Washington, summoned to the capital as the family faced a medical emergency.

Toke Smith Washington Atlanta Hokesmith Capital

Barnato Coming to Cripple Creek for Mines Visit

Cripple Creek reports a cable from London says Barney Barnato the Kafie king will leave London for Cripple Creek in a few days. He will be escorted by Sam Newhouse Rothschilds Colorado agent. The visit is poised to influence Cripple Creek mines as investors prepare for potential sales and capitalization of 2,590,000 dollars.

Chesco Cripple Creek Colorado L. D. Roudebush Barney Barnato London Sam Newhouse Rothschilds Itill Barmate Chicago Creek Barnato Crip Creek Colorado Springa

Sunday Sun blamed for Kansas City man’s suicide

In Kansas City a 21 year old, Julia Heard, nephew of ex policeman Julio T. Heard, dies after ingesting carbolic acid. The death follows a Sunday Sun article he read about his domestic life. He left a note for his wife urging their 19 month old daughter be raised nobly.

Sunday Sun Kansas City Sun Julia Heard Wei Thirteenth Street Giecemen Julio T. Hoard Hoe Sunday Sea Heard Jase Sony Ife Fwr Bine

Topeka Young People Censure Crawford Theatre Plan

The Young People Society of Christian Endeavor across three Topeka churches adopts resolutions condemning L A Crawford for presenting a theatrical show on the Sabbath at Ranges avenue. The 149 members pledge to discourage such performances and not to patronize the venue, citing public sentiment against entertainment on Sunday.

L. A Crawford Nantay Topeka Cherchoa First Presbyterian First Congregational First Christian Y. PS. CE Sovieties TM. Crawford Appnlogisheaier Ranges Avenue Crow Sisters Comedy Cup Younr People’s Society of Christian Endeavor

Rev Boyle Called to Lead First Christian Church

The First Christian Church in Nevada considers Rev D Boyle of Nevada Mo as pastor candidate after two sermons that impressed members. Former pastor KR Smith will preach the next two Sundays as a ceremonial note in the transition. Nearby, a caravan of 1,200 men en route from Eldoma was attacked at Massal’s Kurals on November 26, with over 1,000 killed.

First Christian Ccurch K. Smith Zaxtipat Dea I Eldoma Massal

Roasted Hore. Mr. Flynn of Oklahoma Makes Remarks About His Honor

Oklahoma figure Flynn targets His Honor in a public remarks event noting sharp wit and pointed critique. Clergy and civic leaders attended as the speech drew emphasis on integrity and local governance.

Mr. Flynn Oklahoma

Indian Allotment Relatives Profiting by Delay Sparks U S House Row

In a heated session in Washington, Ma Flynn of Hepat Nicen Oklahoma demanded action on the delay in appointing agents to allot lands to the Wichita Indians. He accused Secretary Hoke Smith of allowing relatives to profit, prompting sharp exchanges with McMillin Cooper and others. Flynn cited a single trip to Washington and prior attempts to obtain the required appointment, detailing efforts to reach the Interior Department without success.

Houss Ma Flynn Hepat Nicen Okla Interior Rendons Smcmillin Dem Tenn Flynn Mom Min Adarytte Maddox Gay Sally Hoke Smith Saisa Coupae Derm Oklahoma Smith Mr. Cooper Washington Gillon Mn Cleveland Kad Thurber Iad Staith Flynt

Mortgage Decision Deliberated Before Judge Haran

The mortgage decision was discussed at length this morning before Judge Haran by the attorneys present. J A Larimer moved to delay confirmation of a sale made eight months ago, but the judge indicated the current ruling would stand until the supreme court confirms.

Haran J. A Larimer Haven Cade Supreme Court Ile Coutey

Blind Pig Riot At Parker Street Bar Fight Ends In Injuries

In a chaotic scene at Parker Street, a raid triggered lights out and chaos as patrons clashed after a raid. Sheriff and assailants fought, a horse was harmed, and a prominent lawyer Beasley suffered serious injuries though not fatal. Junior Sprague organizes a Saturday street auction amid legal fallout.

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