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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1895

Page

2

Bill to declare Monroe doctrine international law in Americas

Representative Beach of Ohio introduced a bill after the Venezuelan dispute proposing an international conference of American republics to declare the Monroe doctrine as international law. The President would invite plenipotentiaries, each government to appoint, with one vote per nation, Washington to host within a year, and $50,000 appropriated for conference expenses.

Wasmisoron Beach Ohio United States Bell Washington

Olneys Hefly To Salisbury With Possible Evidence

Paragraph discusses Secretary Olney likely to acknowledge Lord Salisbury notes on the Venezuela boundary dispute with British Guiana. It suggests the President may present the British government with the U S position and possibly request formal evidence on the boundary from the British foreign office.

Eogland Wasmiyetox Congress British Guiana Venezuela Olney Lord Salis- Bury Sappismentian Foreign Office

War talk in the press and Canadian reactions

Editorials in The Independent urge against war with England or the United States, calling it monstrous and insane. Montreal papers note wartime anxieties with Scots battalion readiness, and The Montreal Star offers to equip a regiment and support families if war comes. Sir Augustus William Hemming appointed Governor of British Guiana.

The Independent England United States Montreal Hlar Ofere Mostreal Stormont Mount Royal Lord Salisbury Montreal Star British Guiana Kew Lospos Augustus Willian Hemming Colonial Office Goveror Charles Cameron Lees K. MG

Farmer John Rogers Found Dead Near Sepax Kansas

John Rogers a farmer living four miles southeast of Sepax Kansas was found dead in woods with a shotgun and a dead rabbit beside him. Authorities believe self-inflicted death. Texas dispatch notes heavy rain and flooding across the region, with railway traffic delayed by the storm.

Hunter Sepax Kan John Rogers Miewoods Tesas Dextsos Texas

Wanamaker Ends Philadelphia Trolley Strike Settlement

Dec 24 report from Prapaneaia states the great trolley strike is ended with Johm Wanamaker credited for the settlement. The Christian League aided, concessions granted by both sides, and old workers prioritized as vacancies arise. About 5,000 strikers and nearly 1,000 new hires affected.

Philadelphia Prapeneaia Johm Wanamaker Christian League Asian Traction Company Amalgamated Association of Street Railway

Warsaw Flood Alarm Grows Across Missouri

In Dec 24 reports from Suparta and nearby towns, Warsaw faces rising flood danger as the Osage River climbs toward critical levels. The Sedalia Warsaw & Southwestern depot becomes a temporary boating ark, ropes tethering it to fixed objects while trains stay two miles away.

Warsaw Suparta Sehell City Rockville Sedalia Barta

Special Holiday Rates on Union Pacific Route Ticket

One and one third fare round trip to points within 200 miles. Tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 1 Good for return including January 3. B A Lawrs Ticket Agent Bronken edge collars repaired by Pear less Steam Laundry 112 114 W Sib.

Union Pacific B.A. Lawrs Pearless Steam Laundry Santa FE J.B. Bowes

Meeting in Cooper Union Denounces Venezuela Policy

In New York on December 24 eleven speakers denounced President Cleveland's Venezuela policy at Cooper Union. Ernest Howard Crosby led, criticizing the Monroe doctrine as misused, amid hisses and applause. Rev Lyman Abbott and Henry George urged restraint and peace, while other speakers condemned the administration and its stance.

New York Cooper Union Cleveland Congress Ernest Howard Crosty United States Monroe Grover Cleveland Egypt Expt Turkey California Arizona Wildebeers Texas Mr. Crosby Bev Lyman Abbott Plymouth Church Brooklyn Drr Abbott Whens Mc. Olney Great Britain Vnce Venezuela British Guiana América Henry George Charles Frederick Adams W. G. Bliss Boston Franklin Pierce RK. Heber Newton

Senator Pettigrew Sees England Bribing Venezuela for Boundary

Senator RB F Pettigrew of South Dakota predicts England will likely bribe its way with the Venezuelans to settle the boundary dispute. He argues an English purchase or bribery could secure a Venezuelan agreement, making a war with the United States less probable and labeling the situation a laughing stock if England spends a half million dollars to settle the line.

Great Britain RB. F. Pettigrew South Dakota England Venezuela

English Family Demands 46000 for Nebraska Outlaw Fight

The Dawsons claim 46 000 in damages from an outlaw raid by Vic McCarty’s gang in Nebraska. The claim, seen as absurd, notes only a small wagon and two broncos as the couple’s property, while recounting a scuffle in which the Dawsons defeated McCarty’s men before the matter ended.

Neb Holcomb Olney Nebraska McCarty Vic McCarty

Zeitoun Captured and Armenians Massacred Reported

Telegraph dispatch from Vienna says Mustapha Pasha’s Turkish force captured Zeitoun, previously held by insurgent Armenians, and massacred Armenians who could not flee to the mountains. Also reports Nansemond collision near Aruba. ship sank with substantial loss and fourteen deaths.

Lospex Telegraph Vienna Mustapha Pasha Zeitoun Bollixtom Cursces Nansemond Laksy Cursees Maracaibo Mexico Aruba Lasky

Russian writer Sergius Stepoinik dies in London

Sergius Stepoinik, the exiled Russian writer who left Russia in 1876 over criticism of the Tolstoyan system, dies in London. The brief note notes his long exile and literary stance.

Sergius Stepoinik London Russia Count Tolstoi Theodore L. Sewall Indianapolis May Wright Sewall Pittsburg Memphis Cotton Exchange

First Woman Physician Elizabeth Blackwell's Trailblazing Path

The article recounts Elizabeth Blackwell the pioneer woman doctor facing hostility yet persisting. Born in England she supported sisters after her father's death and sought medical training despite widespread refusals. She earned the first woman diploma from Geneva Medical College in 1849 and later founded the New York Infirmary and College for Women before serving in wartime sanitary work. Now living in Hastings and maintaining an London office.

Danbeth Blackwell Fanny Kemble Elizabeth Blackwell New York Infirmary England America Elizabeth Clack Blackwell Charleston Philadelphia Medical College Geneva N. Y Boingiong Paris la Maternite New York New York Infirmary and College For Women Sanitary Commission Hastings London

The Double Dealing Sultan and Bahri Pasha

The article accuses Bahri Pasha of duplicity while praising his sultanate promotions. It cites his role in the Van massacres and mentions Sir Philip Currie calling for his removal. It notes Aleppo's Turkish rule, 60 miles from Antioch, with a Christian and Jewish population of about 20 000 and recent anti Armenian outbreaks.

Bahri Pasha Armenia Ottoman Empire Babri Pasha Aleppo Pasha Van Philip Currie Philip Yildiz Syria Antioch

Special Holiday Rates Offer Return Trip Within 200 Miles

Daten Possile Route promotes holiday fares for trips within 200 miles with tickets sold on December 2 26 81 and January 1. Return validity to January 2. City Ticket Agent A Lewis issues the sale note.

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