24 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
1
A fragmentary report from New York details Major General Antonio Maceo’s death with a dubious circumstantial account. The narrative strings together various unnamed sources, battles, and paths of the beleaguered campaign, suggesting a sensational but unverified retelling of events surrounding Maceo’s demise.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a chaotic speech about revolutions, betrayals, and government failures. It mentions Sa Buck, Shun Smee frail in eamrch, and references to Dublin, Sertaine, and Tyranny. The piece laments lack of action and masks the confusion amid political turmoil.
A chaotic police report outlines an arrest and multiple testimonies connected to Wellman. Witnesses describe a contested incident involving intoxicants and a weapon, with prosecutors detailing the scene and later statements.
Bandits derailed the St Louis Chicago express near Glendale Missouri Blue Cut hold up yielded a large cash haul with $2,000 to $10,000 reported. Conductor restrained as robbers escaped toward Independence and Glendale. engine and cars damaged. One robber warned passengers and the crew before fleeing. No fatalities reported. authorities seek suspects.
A Kansas City Morning telegram strongly denies reports that the Horton shops and roundhouses are to be moved by St. Joseph. W.K. Daudis, superintendent of maintenance and construction, says there is no truth to the claim. the Rock Island company has no plans to relocate, and no arrangements exist to transfer the facilities. The article also notes railway tunnel proposals and state political notices, but the move claim is categorically rejected.
A brief report notes that seekers after political office will pause campaigns until after the holiday season, with candidates delaying announcements and visits to communities. Public interest remains high as residents await spring decisions.
Governor Leedy refuses to discuss future policies or specific appointments. He criticizes press reports about expected hires, insists no new metropolitan police changes will be announced before inauguration, and notes intense public lobbying for offices while promising a cautious approach amid legislative scrutiny.
A snowy Christmas is forecast for New York as a heavy storm drives a rapid temperature drop. Town scenes show streets aglow with lights and shivering shoppers while officials discuss stabilizing banks and securing deposits.
In Atlanta on December 31 Bryan spoke to a crowd as supporters and party members gathered. He praised the mass of Democrats and defended the unity of the party while emphasizing the need for future political efforts and a strong showing in forthcoming elections.
Patrolman Davis found a twelve year old boy named Peter drunk on the Kansas avenue bridge this afternoon. He could not stand or walk straight and swayed as others feared he might fall into the river. He was taken to the police station where he admitted to drinking and claimed no intoxication. He had only ten cents and his father Spencer Davis and others were present. The boy joked with jail inmates about his condition as he tried to prove he was not intoxicated.
A bold swindle against Assistant Secretary Curtis failed when the chief conspirator, an armed man named Stim, was restrained by police. The impostor posed as a porter and tried to lure Curtis into a money transfer to obtain funds for a Pullman company deal. An investigator uncovered the ruse, exposing the fraud and saving Curtis from loss.
The First Presbyterian Church schedules a Christmas entertainment for Sunday school attendees featuring carols, recitations, and Santa Claus segments in Primary Room and Recitation. Weather forecasts predict possible snow flurries tonight with cold high temperatures tomorrow, affecting travel and post office operations in Weehinton, Washington.
A terse report notes that efforts stalled with no movement on the matter. Officials reported no new developments and lines remained unchanged as investigations continued through the period.
December reports from Foston detail a nationwide strike causing heavy retail losses as thousands join protests. Misunderstandings over strike timing and union recognition fuel tensions, with city transit operations, including streetcar lines, halted or reduced. Officials planned a meeting to urge prompt settlement, while workers pressed for wage and daylight safety concessions amid frigid conditions.
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