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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1895

Page

3

Metropolitan Police Law Opposed by Editors in Hutchinson Session

Republican editors gather in Hutchinson for the annual Kansas Municipal association meeting. Delegates from Topeka and Wichita discuss local option and taxation reforms, with talks on city governance, property valuation, and eight hour law enforcement. The conference aims to shape policy for Topeka and Leavenworth, with officers elected and plans set for future sessions in Leavenworth.

Wicwroa Kanae¢ Municipal Association Topeka Arso Baougs City Wietite Mr. Short Kangas City Farlows Neal Vbalpilan Yeeteray Sy Alormoy J. W. Hauatarioan Bepexs City Chy Atorage Huussermas Leavanworth Temarke Bradford Cty Atgrnesy Mauseprinan Leaveosworth Ere D. A. Tuck Teavengurih Pwisl Wichita G A Wright Ison Ylaiters Wight Ciizéns Kansas City Appia

Elevate the Ring Exhibition For the Ladies at Hamilton Hall

An ambitious plan by Garry Lyman to stage boxing and wrestling exhibitions aimed at women, with free admission for ladies and accompanying gentlemen, at Hamilton Hall. Lyman argues these sports are not brutal and seeks broad female attendance to rival other cities, while using Malone and Pounds in recent pool and rehearsal scenes as context for ongoing athletic demonstrations.

Garry Lyman Hamilton Hall Afl Tam Mr. Lyman Topeka Ely de Hamilton Lyman H E Aber

Sullivan offered role in production and night shoot plans

John L Sullivan received an offer from Crossley to take an interest in the production if he plays the tile role with Eugene O Rourke on alternate nights. Sullivan may decide after days. Leavenworth will send at least one representative to San Antonio for the big tournament next month with James W. Sexton and George W. Goff among attendees. West Side Gun club plans a cup competition under American Shooting Rules with 25 live birds per man.

O'Hourka John L Sullivan Hunger Crossley Low Postman Eugene O'Rourke Crowsier Zoo” Davies Wit Sheer San Antonio Leavenwourn Leavenworth Tex James W. Sexton George W. Goff Atchison Low Erhardt West Siders West Side Gun Club Ala Armerican Shooting

Holiday rates to Santa Fe within 200 miles announced

Holiday travel rates in effect November to December for round trips within 200 miles. Tickets priced at one and one third fare for the round trip. J P Rowrey, City Ticket Agent, Swann fromollon St. Louis, announces Thomas H Swann named assistant general passenger agent of the Grande.

Amusing the Sultan: Armenian Massacre Reported at Marsayan

Telegraphic reports from Marsayan describe a three day slaughter by Turkish troops beginning November 30. Armenian residents were stoned and killed, with homes looted and many killed in the aftermath. American missionaries were unharmed, reportedly due to Turkish official orders allowing pillage.

Marsayan Coxstaxsixorta United States Terrail Caesarea

Eugene Debs Leaves Firemen Order to Found New Union

Eugene Debs withdraws from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and serves as grand secretary for thirteen years. He explains in a local lodge speech that his new direction fits his duties with the Americas Railway Union. A Harrisburg 1894 convention plan was derailed by his supporters. Debs faces mixed reception from fellow firemen yet retains many personal friends.

Eugene Debs Boule Kenny Trane Havre Dee Eugene Debs Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Wade 4 Americas Railway Union Harrisburg Brotherhood

Babies in cattle disease report refutes rabies link

The Agricultural Department releases findings on a corn disease affecting cattle, stating it is not a lung disease, not communicable, and not bacterial. It also rebuts long standing accusations undermining American cattle, amid tensions from Germany's export prohibitions and deportation policies.

Agricultural Department Germany Tule

Wagner Ewing Couple Wed at Bride's Home

George Wagner editor of the Advocate and Maud Ewing were married at the bride's home 322 East Eighth street in the afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Dr. F S McCabe. The couple proceeded to St Louis for a short honeymoon.

George Wagner The Advocate Mac Ewiege Toyeka Advocate Maud Ewing East Eighth Street F. 5. McCabe Wegner Louis For & Shore Tri

Runaway Train Wreck Kills Four Miners in Pennsylvania

A runaway work train derailed at Valley Colliery in Suawonin Pennsylvania this morning fatally injuring four laborers while about a dozen coworkers escaped by leaping into brush as the train plunged down a steep grade.

Prouslvania Suawonin and Valley Colliery

Whole Wheat Bread Recipe From Mrs Johnson Notes

A tested home bread method explains two whole wheat loaf methods. One uses warm water milk yeast and salt to form a soft dough. after two rises and kneading, bake blends for French or square loaves. The second procedure mixes milk butter sugar salt water and yeast, builds a thin batter then adds wheat flour gradually for light bread, baked in greased tins.

Koclps Misa Johnson

Holiday Rates for Santa Fe Route within 200 miles

Nov 3 11 3 Santa Fe route offers round trip tickets good for return on December 24 25 31 and January 1 with one and one third fare for the trip J B Rowtzy city ticket agent New Battleship New York Dec 18 The battleship Texas left Staten Island at 6 30 am for official speed White White White the goods from Peerless Steam laundry

Santa PE J.P. Rowrey Santa FE Polata J. B Rowtzy New York Texas Staten Jalind Peerless Steam Laundry

Army On Duty As Philadelphia Car Strike Wears On

The second day of the Union Traction strike in Philadelphia sees cars moving slowly under police escort and pedestrians safe. Police, including mounted officers, patrol Chestnut and Market streets while officials vow the city will win. Governors and state guards prepare for quicker deployment if violence resumes.

Dac Union Traction Company Pellee Servad Traction Company Alrikera Spd Obs Viclencs Extea Saeda Kighit Callowkill Union Uracusa Company Willh Pirnkers Market Street Dtuclare Iines

Andrews Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Wichita

Mrs Ida May Andrews seeks divorce from Charles W Andrews after a year of desertion and non support. She requests $1000 alimony and custody of their two sons aged nine and seven. They married June 1, 1846 in Topeka and plan a good home with her mother and stepfather.

Charles W. Andrews Ida May Andrews Ney Topeka

Hatfield Optimistic on Liquor Prohibition Progress

Rudolph Hatfield of Wichita spoke to a large crowd at First Presbyterian Church in Kansas City Kansas urging immediate end to liquor traffic. He argued local sentiment and law enforcement must enforce prohibitions, criticizing license advocates and stressing societal good over tolerating illegal business.

Tehita Kansas City Kansas Cit Rudolph Hatfeld Wichita First Presbyterian Sharch Kass City Baden

First Baptist Church Considering Rev M L Thomas

Pleased with me Thomas Rijs reports the pulpit committee invited Rev J Thomas of St Louis to preach this Sunday and the committee likely to recommend hiring him as minister. The group includes Mrs A H Horton Barnes Mr J and Mr Robert Stone.

Rijs First Baptist Church M. L. Thomas J. Thomas St. Louis J. B. Thomas Thu Boss Thomas

Ejected Priest Drives Out Clergy in Michigan Parish

In Laxsinti Michigan on December 18 a clash at St Marys Nog Catholic Church led to about a dozen parishioners forcing Father Slattery from his residence and ejecting other priests. Slattery had refused communion to two young girls, daughters of Blackponets, after offering absolution.

Wienna Bethudiat Jobo Strantz Herman Gh Geo Tla Churel Michigan Dengatee

Gore Murder Trial Opens at Smith Center

Gore murder trial in Lenaxoy begins before Justice El Saneke with Prosecutor Trice leading the case. Judge Cerk A Swith and Clerk prepare courtroom procedures as witnesses slated for morning sessions.

TC Wi Me Moard St Smalth Center Tomorrum Mtorging- Lenaxoy, Kas Goresheelaet Smith Center el Saneke A Swith Damiel County Trice

Lehigh Coal Miners Strike Over 15 Cent Increase

In Desrsex Texas on December 18 miners at Lehigh coal gate plant over 1,000 workers walked off the job demanding a fifteen cent raise per ton. The action disrupts local production and highlights labor tension in the industry. Nelson Driggs, famed counterfeiter, has died after decades in and out of prison, including a fifteen year Joliet sentence. Rumors persist that Glasgow’s Hendersons ordered a yacht by George L Watson for the Americas Cup race.

Desrsex Tex Lehigh God Coal Gate L .T Losiis Dec IR Wisker Te Hendersons of Glasgow George L Watson

Wheat Market Opens Strong on Liverpool Cables and Weather

Citicaod Dec 15 Wheat opened stronger with Liverpool cables signaling higher prices and potential conflict with Great Britain causing market nerves. May futures rose while outside markets and weather reports provided support. provisions opened firm with pork leading gains before heavy hog receipts and a softer live stock market pulled futures back. May pork traded around 87 and lard near 5.02.

Liverpool Great Britain Geenig Ae Igketge

Hog Receipts and Market Report Mixed Tuesday Trade

Receipts of hogs and cattle show varied activity with shipments totaling thousands and prices mixed. Wheat and corn futures move on export demand while Chicago markets hint at a possible shakeout if a big advance nears, with rail shipments and overseas demand cited as factors shaping the day.

Bicago MaHane Keasst Avenue Seaboard Minneapolis Dalton California Austrelia Asia Chicago St Louis Am Africa

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