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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1896

Page

2

Salisbury Speech Reaffirms Monroe Doctrine Armenia Stance

At the Metropole, Marquis of Salisbury, UK prime minister, explained that the Monroe doctrine reflects President Monroe’s understanding rather than a legal obligation. He cautioned against expecting British troops to intervene in Armenian reform efforts, arguing reforms require time and that no power seeks war with the Ottoman Empire. He warned against misreading Britain’s restraint while condemning excesses against Armenians.

Loxney Hotel Metropole Marquis of Salisbury Foreign Cfairs Venexaels Olney United States Monroe Lord Ssishery Aod England Homer Herin Lord Salisbury Prodswood Saeney Ganghis Khan Gteeriane Miream Cnstome Enciard Gladstone Englsnd Europe Therm Armenias

Controversy Over Lord Salisbury Speech Sparks Editorial Critique

Leading London papers lash Lord Salisbury for Armenia policy. The Chronicle condemns his remarks as a dangerous misstep, while The Times defends his tone as apologetic yet convincing to fair-minded readers. The Daily News denounces the address as dangerous and incendiary.

London Lord Salisbury The Chronicle Laberal Lori Salisbury Lord Palmerston América Armenia the Times Daily News Liberal Constantinople Baiberies England

House Struck Snag On Pension Bill In Late Session

In early session turmoil the House advanced a pension bill for Susan Ik Wright, widow of James W. Wells and former wife of Artemus Wright. After noisy debate and absences, a quorum formed and the bill moved to a favorable committee report amid procedural shenanigans. A separate tornado alert from North Queensland reported widespread destruction and heavy rainfall, with many vessels missing and property damage projected at £500,000. A petition emerged in this county urging Mary A. Pemberton to run for recorder of deeds, citing her late administrator daughter’s prior performance. Also noted: theft recovery, Wells-Fargo robbery suspect George Krout faced return to his home seat Cerro Gordo, with $10,000 recovered in a concealed valise.

Susan TB. Wright Wasisciox Miles Maryland Hepburn Jaws House Queensland Australia Barswann Watniessums Mary A. Pemberton Recorder of Deeds J. B. Pemberton Mary Stone Cenzo Gonpo L—Express George Krout Wells-Fargo Express Company Colorado Springs Cerro Gordo Pinkerton Dodd Wells-Pargo Company Krout

Three Die When Boiler Explodes On Farm In Ohio

Early yesterday morning a boiler blast at William Morrison's farm near Furerott Ohio killed three people and injured two. Victims named were William Laporte engineer Tippecanoe Ohio William Kiefer Leavitsburg Ohio and Roy Very Warren Ohio. Bodies were hurled sixty to two hundred feet and badly mangled.

Furerott Ohio William Morrison William Laporte Tippecnnne William Kiefer Leavitsburg Roy Very Warren

Wilt Abolish Party Rates East of Missouri

Caicano Feb 1 The Western Passenger Association voted to abolish party rates across its territory east of the Missouri River. The move aims to prevent fare demoralization and will be followed by plans to handle theatrical parties without charging full fares. Details on the removal date and implementation are to be announced soon.

Caicano Western Passenger Association Missouri River

Talmage's Son Named Westminster Endeavor Editor

Reverend Frank DeWitt Tal mage Jr son of the local clergyman will assume editorial charge of the Westminster Endeavorer after April 1. The publication appears in Pittsburg and Indianapolis, focusing on Christian Endeavor activities and temperance.

Westminster Endenter Prrvencne Frank DeWit Talmage Chas. F. Beech Publishings Company Me. Tali Westminster Endeavorer Pittsburg Indianapolis

Spanish General Marin Drives Toward Pinar del Rio in Campaign

General Marin departs Havana with 1,700 cavalry 2,000 infantry and four artillery batteries to pursue Gomez and Maceo. He moves along the Havana Batabano railroad with 3,000 more troops under Canells Aldecon and Linates to trap insurgents. Communication with the front is interrupted as a major engagement is anticipated before his return.

Uavasa Marin Pinar del Rio San Antonio de Los Banos Gomez Maceo Havana Batabano Minor del Rio

Kellogg delegates lead in Louisiana contest fight

New Orleans Feb 1 Republicans conclude state convention electing Kellogg and Leonard as at large delegates to St Louis. McKinley slate gains twelve of sixteen delegates. Reed holds two. Ex Governor Warmoth accuses Kellogg of buying support. critic accuses Reed of corruption. Also report: missing bond case in Omaha. pocketbook found with $3,000 near Dover. Senate reorganization planned. indictments in Ohio bribery case. Whiskers Club formed at University of Michigan.

McBkinney Louisiana New Orleans St. Louis Willem Pitt Kellogg A. I Leonard Henry Denis J. Madison Vallee McKinley Rced Warmoth Kellogg Onler Loree F. Guyetani Reed Wellogy

Signs of Improvement in Trade in New Year Review

R G Don & Cos weekly trade review notes business still waiting but shows definite improvement. Bonds payments ease money markets for collateral loans while large January maturities meet. spring trade expected to brighten. Wheat cash prices rise about 3 cents, May 1 cent. Western receipts exceed last year. foreign demand unclear. Bank clearances table from Bradstreet's contrasts this week with last year.

New Yeak R. G. Don & Cos Weekly Review of Trade Atlantic United States Canada

Bids For The Bonds Opened In Treasury Dept

Bids for the new bonds are being kept in a safe until next Wednesday when opened. Many bids have arrived and more come by mail. foreign offers are expected to be strong as the tonnage was announced amid improved international politics.

Wasarxetox Treasury Department Secretary of Io Treasury Lino

Ice crop fails in St. Josxin area and Wyoming aims

The ice crop is a failure. St Joseph firms booked for harvests in Wyoming and Northern Isles via Burlington line. No ice was produced in the early winter freeze and none expected this winter, a rare dozen year event. British Agent Wit Investigate to Jo hannesburg task to report true situation to colonial office.

Fattura St. Josxin St. Joseph Pents Wyoming Northern Isles Burlington Railway Wit Suspex Johannesburg Joseph Charaberizio Pretoria Colonial Office

Crintos Dry Goods Firm Faces Substantial Losses

In Crintos Missouri on February 1 Mrs. C Anderson & Son's dry goods house appears to fail no worse than feared. Foreign debts exceed 315,000, with Watock to appraise about 20,000 and liabilities potentially reaching that amount.

Crintos

Father and son in deadly quarrel over water

Alfred Shiflett, a farmer aged about fifty, fought with his son Pete at Pavette Missouri over drawing off water. The father, intoxicated, threw a hatchet, and Pete struck him with a spade, inflicting a three inch long skull fracture. The younger man fled. neither party has been arrested.

Pavette Alfred Shit Jett Pete Shiflett

Cripple Creek Building Activities Push Progress

The city accelerates laying water mains through main streets with a 40000 per mile estimate for new lines. New depots and a large business block are planned by Turner-Soderberg and Midland Terminal, while Florence and Cripple Creek railroad advances a two story stone depot with expanded passenger and freight facilities. A mining official notes Cripple Creek’s rapid growth, and railway engineers outline flood above ground line work costing about 40000 per mile over nine miles.

Is Ous Secise Ctty Turner-Soderberg Investment Company Midland Terminal Florence & Cripple Creek Railroad Ofinson Bellwsy Kelley Florence

American Energy Wins A Tale Of A Chosen Ace

Andrew D White recounts a Waterloo New York born Chinese official who studied at Rochester University. The man, educated at the university, rose from a Waterloo upbringing to serve China with intelligence and loyalty to both nations.

Winister White Wormer New Yorker The Troy Times Andrew D. White Germany Russia White Berlin Mr. White Waterloo New York Rochester University Anderson Rochester University of Rochester China United States

Why Angels Needed Esddlars in Boston

A devout Boston gentleman teaches bootblacks and newsboys about the Bible. He tells of Jacob’s ladder and asks for questions. A boy asks why angels with wings need ladders. The punchline: because the angels were from Boston, per the Boston Home Journal.

Boston Boston Home Journal

A Daique Wedding In Paris Arranged By Working Class

In Paris at the town hall of the 17th arrondissement a high class wedding was celebrated between a self-made man and a bride chosen for him. Eleven private coaches and a large crowd attended. The groom wore a blue blouse with his formal attire to reveal his origins. the bride wore a white dress and went bareheaded as she had in her work life. Four workingmen escorts wore similar dress.

17Th Arrondissement Paris le Temps

French Engineer Converts Oil Into Solid Fuel Invention

Paul d'Homy, a French naval engineer residing in Liverpool, has succeeded in converting petroleum and other residues into a hard, homogeneous mass usable as fuel on the surface. The product can be made in any size or shape, does not evaporate or explode, requires little draft, and yields only 2 to 3 percent ashes. A ton costs between 5 to 10 dollars and equates to about thirty tons of coal in energy value.

Paul d'Homy Siaying Liverpool I ‘M. d'Humy

Taxed Inheritance Dilemma Inherits Heirless Estate

A wealthy Englishman, seeking to dodge death duties, gave his estate to his son. The son died intestate and without offspring before the father, forcing the elder to shoulder the tax bill on the entire property despite the prior transfer.

Harper's Bazaar declares its twenty ninth year and Paris fashion links

Harper's Bazaar enters its twenty ninth year beginning in January 1396, promoting Paris and Berlin fashion as the finest models. The issue offers New York fashion summaries, a Paris Letter by De Fontser, and practical patterns for gowns. It discusses relations between labor and capital, features short stories, and provides reader correspondence with editor attention. Subscriptions and payment details are outlined, with Harper & Brothers mailing and postage terms.

Harper's Bazar Paris Berlin New York Draspmaker Ie de Fontsr Winarns Jaberend Prat Harper & Brother

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