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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1896

Page

2

Reward for Murder Alleged Band Leader in Havana Amid Treachery Claims

A chaotic Havana dispatch alleges Captain General Weyler offered $100 for the head of Major Cuujeta’s column and claims treachery within insurgent ranks. The report names insurrect leaders, describes executions or executions promised, and mentions a supposed alive image of a murdered leader while detailing court martial threats against other officers.

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Maceo Alive Rumor Reaches Havana Dispatch

Dispatch from Havana last night reports a sensational claim that Maceo is alive. The message cites unpredictable details about injuries and presumed survivability.

Maceo

Three Friends Sunk as Warships Engage

The fragment mentions the Three Friends, warships Raleigh and Me w ary, and the Chyffey West overhaul. It notes journeys of warships to a pier, an identification of a ship, and references a spangére coming Wy todey with publicized warships and personnel.

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Weyler's Troubles and Insurgents Across Cuba

The report describes Weyler's position, insurgents advancing near Placetas and Palma, Cuban towns plundered, and funds collected by Cuban authorities. It notes Weyler will not resign and mentions a large meeting in Chicago, plus a new illustrated book of Missouri views advertised for sale.

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Indiana Normal School President Reports Teacher Shortage Crisis

The Biennial report to Governor Beatty outlines a shortage of trained teachers in Indiana. It calls for reorganizing the state Normal School to focus on professional training, scholarship, and public school needs, urging changes in organization, method, and staffing to better serve public education.

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JOH JEFFERSON SPEAKS ON THE DRAMA AT CHICAGO CULTURE CLUB

Joseph Jefferson spoke at Beth’s hall in Chicago on The Drama before the Culture Club describing art versus performance. He praised the actor’s reach beyond rehearsal and shared amusing anecdotes with Gare-Fick and Loubee Theapltne Teieed. Emma Webb Hackett, Mrs Mathews, and Mex Spurger gave brief remarks on reminiscences of the drama.

Culture Club Chicago Iwe Joseph Jefferson Chicago Beth's Hell Warren Averimer Gare Emma Webb Hackett Mathews Mex Spurger

Asleep in a Theater and a Fatal Chase in Paris

Fragmented report describes a theater incident ending in a chase involving a character named Lippinen galve and others, a death in Paris noted alongside diplomatic mentions, and a separate Paris note about a French author Barin Folens and ties to Robert McLant. Additional brief items mention Victor Huge Re-elected, and the Baltimore & Ohio presidency update.

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Sunday Funeral Protests Split St Louis Presbyterians

In St Louis, Presbyterian ministers pass resolutions opposing Sunday funerals after a heated meeting. The motion urges cooperation with other churches to discontinue Sunday funeral rites, with strong sentiment from clergy and lay leaders alike.

St Louis

Wrong delivery of whisky leads to court ruling in Arkonea case

A Frisco whiskey delivery dispute reaches Arkonexa City with Judge Withrow presiding. The case involves Shaughnessey and an agent at Shaughnesky, the railway company, and shifts on liability and transport. The court considers whether delivery errors and agency actions justify liability under state law, with close attention to the Nye Cate and Pine agency final actions.

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May Belan Haclaren Church Meeting in New York

A fragmentary report from New York outlines a church event involving May Belan Haclaren. The text references a Presbyterian context, a public meeting, and mentions leaders or speakers and dates around late November. The garbled OCR obscures essential names and precise details.

Street Cars On Runners In Winter Transit

Streetcar service in Sheboygan operates with pedestrians and passengers reaching destinations despite winter conditions. Electric streetcars run on rails, maintaining routes amid snow and ice. Officials emphasize safety and reliability for riders traveling along Kansas Avenue and nearby lines.

Irrigation Bill Debate in Phoenix on Water Control

Debates in Phoenix on federal water legislation aim to curb private monopoly and ensure public water supplies. George H. Maxwell of San Francisco and Senator Ales advocate appropriations for surveys and river projects while warning against monopoly and private ownership of water resources.

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Washburn Glee Club Starts Annual Tour

The Washburn Glee Club leaves for a tour with concerts in several towns. The 239 year group lists members and staff including Florence Townstey as vocalist and Prof Almond E Palmer as rector.

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Voted for Jof Davin in Arkanans election mix

Fragmented OCR text shows garbled notes on returns and election references. It mentions Jof Davin and local elector counts, with unclear dates and places. The readable elements indicate a city or state election summary with named individuals and shifts in votes, but details are obscured.

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Six Men Shot At Mine Incident In Ouab Deo I AT Wonitent

A collapsed earth fault at a mine near Atlanta leaves six men feared buried under debris after a rockslide. Rescue efforts are underway as workers and officials coordinate to locate survivors amid uncertainty.

Wonitent Witel

Senate Storm Over Tariff Clash and West Remarks

Washington reports a heated Senate session with Senator Vest and colleagues trading barbs over the Dingley tariff plan. West attacked wool and tariff policies, Chandier and Allen clashed over prospects, and debates highlighted party lines and prospects for McKinley era protection.

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery touted as cure-all

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and other wasting diseases, claiming it repairs digestion, improves appetite, and strengthens the body. It promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser book and directs readers to order via mail from the World s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.

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