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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1895

Page

2

Bond Bill Debate Splits Democrats and Populists

The House opened consideration of the bond bill amid vigorous opposition from Democrats and Populists. Gold Democrats balked at authority to issue gold bonds, while silver Democrats protested bond tax penalties. Republicans argued against the measure as framed, with speeches urging caution and defense of the gold standard.

House Treasury Mieacs Committee On Rules Johnson California Aye Nor Ohio Messrs.Turner Georgia Patterson Tennessee Cuitg Sell Wheeler Alabama Wilson Idaho Giteon Repulican de Arm Secretary of the Treasury Sle Mary West Virginia Mr. DeArmond Corvassaes Tersney Missouri

Pay for Senators Relatives Bill Noted in Congress

A bill by Doolittle of Washington proposes $4200 to RB Voorhees and John Paul Jones kin for alleged legal services to Cherokee land claims before the last Congress. Earthquake shocks felt in Missouri and Pennsylvania. no damage reported. Morrel coal works Hungarian and colored workers clash. one Hungarian fatally wounded, others hurt. A bomb attack damages Edward Bains residence in Dallas. loss estimated at $40,000.

Doolittle Washington RB. Voorhees Senator Voorhees John Paul Jones Senator Jones Arkansas Costas Morrel Edward Bains Dallas Tex

Senate Discusses Bonds Resolution Sparks Senate Debate

The upper house debated a New York senator's bond resolution to require gold or silver payment option for future issues to renew the gold reserve. Mr Hill and Mr Weller clashed over credit and presidential conduct amid a crowded gallery. No final action was taken. In Havana, news from Matanzas remains scarce as authorities claim insurgents retreat. In Kansas, Governor Merrill’s liquor plan meets skepticism. in coke regions wages rise 10 percent. a Pittsburg merchant abandons debts with $5200 in claims.

Wasmisarox Senate Hill New York Weller Colorado United States Washington Ailen Nebraska Teller

New FlamBean Officers Elected by Kenan Democratic Club

The Kenan Democratic Fiambeau club elected officers for the coming year led by President John E. Scheidt and First Vice President T. Cook. Other officers include West qtoGarestry, Treasurer Michael jeary, Corresponding Secretary HH. G. Staley, Financial Secretary Wd. Han ley, Sergeant-at-Arms C.H. K. Captain G. Max Claudy, Lieutenant J. Connor, and Trustees J.5 Ste John Murphy. Subscriptions for the Journal News are available.

Fatal opera house disaster leaves 34 dead in Bamprone

Panic from a flaring gas burner and a cry of fire caused a stampede at the old Front Street theater in Bamprone. About 34 were killed and many injured as crowds crowded toward doors and stairs, with most victims Polish and Hebraic, and several identification efforts ongoing.

Bamprone Pront Street Front Street Apa Begas Tare

Nassau Electric offers free Brooklyn Bridge rides for a year

A Nassau Electric Railroad proposal asks the city to allow free passage for all travelers across the Brooklyn Bridge for twelve months, aiming to move about 40 000 people per hour. The plan is preliminary, with detailed plans to follow in a few days as trustees prepare to act.

Nassau Company Brooklyn Bridge Nassau Electric Railroad Company Schieren Brooklyn

Toledo's New Theater Opens With Van Winkle Rendition

New Valentine theater in Toledo opened by George H. Ketcham with Joseph Jeferson in Rip Van Winkle. The building seats 640 in parquet, 579 in balcony, 069 in gallery, and uses 1200 incandescent lights. Four stories tall, 350 by 275 feet, it promises high class productions. Reports from Be e New Year say James J. Corbett may retire from boxing due to physical and mental collapse, with hints he could follow Jack Dempsey's path. letters alleging past mistakes are said to exist.

Joseph Jeferson Totxpa, O Des Valentine George H. Ketcham United States Corbett Hla James J. Corbett Prise Ring Jack Dempney Billy” Brady Australia Brady

Latin American League Pledges Venezuela Support War

Reports say all Latin American republics back Venezuela in case of war with England. Colombia promises 50,000 troops and passports to the British minister if arbitration is refused. Brazil to mobilize 100,000 men. Mexico to provide a fleet and militia. Venezuela plans extra envoys as foreign policy activity rises.

Camacas Venezuela England Colombia Venexnueln Bese Ae Brazil Mexico Veneneta

They Started Wrong Newt Married Couple Separated

A Portland Oregonian item recounts Mr. and Mrs W H Hablo of Butte Montana on a bridal tour who briefly separated after boarding different trains in Spokane. Mrs Hablo rode east on the Great Northern by mistake while Mr Hablo missed her, returned to Spokane, reconciled, and joined the correct train together. Continent-wide travel mishap ends happily.

Newt Portland Oregonian W. H. Hablo Butte Mont Pacific Coast Portland Spokane Misa Pisher Hahlo Great Northern Northern Pacific Hahio

Skin care advice from Goney’s Magazine

A Mermine Bosallien Pew women’s skin care guide stresses nightly washing, warm bathing, and thorough drying. It recommends emollients like English cold cream Beatrice and faithful rubbing to keep skin soft and youthful contour long after middle age.

Goney’s Magazine

Harper's Weekly promise and future plans described

Harper's Weekly outlines its mission and features for 1895 including coverage of world events art music drama and travel notes by contributors with departments on life and letters sport and frontier life It notes future emphasis on independent government advocacy strong political cartoons and a forthcoming novel by W D Howe and selections of unusual excellence Subscriptions begin with the current number and remittances are urged by money order or draft government copying prohibition is stated

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Harper's Bazar 1896 An Overview of Content

The 29th year of Harper's Bazar beginning January 1800 outlines its role as a fashion journal and weekly home reading periodical. It features patterns from Paris and New York fashions, male and child attire, and stories by American authors. It notes departments on music, correspondence, and editor Q&A, with subscription details and publication notes.

Hanpens Bazar BAZAR Parin Beriia New York Atylea Drewsmeker Constans Manebout Paris Mrs. Gerald Manis Louise Poot England le Maur Jerome Lierper & Brothers

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