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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1896

Page

2

Debates Loom Over Bayard Censure and Coinage Strife

In Washington February, a major House debate centers on censuring Ambassador Lasard Bayard and the free coinage substitute for the bond bill. The Silver bloc faces overwhelming opposition in the House, with tensions over Moor and conference prospects likely. Also on the agenda are the Nicaragua Canal inquiry and the Arizona New Mexico statehood bills pending in committees.

Lasard Bayari House Jowee Congress Senate Benate Lira Arizona New Weziro Wasnismoy, Deb House Committee On Territories New Mexico

Mrs Maybrick Case Aims for New Release Effort

In London Andrew Dawson of New York, backing Mrs Maybrick, says a fresh release bid will follow same lines as prior Catholic and mason support. He claims new evidence will aid Mrs Maybrick, while charging British officials in a forthcoming book. Also a Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish assaults on Zeitoun repelled with losses around 10 000 and 13 000 Zeitoun troops needed.

Andrew TH Dawson New York Daveson Sirs Marbrick Constantinople Zeitoun

Oxiahome marshalship fees revealed in AG report

The Attorney General prepared Congress with sensational details on the Oxiahome marshalship scandals. It shows the marshal drew $245,174 from the U S treasury in the last fiscal year. Deputy marshals warmed the fees. The marshal’s office expenses were only $7,200.

Congress O&iahome United States Treasury

New Mexican Beltway Project Details Surface

A fragmentary report notes a proposed Gulf, Riarioande and Pacific railway of Mexico with a capital near 10 million dollars in silver. Headquarters may be fixed at Cleveland with plans to complete miles of track between Trevino and Frietrio de la Garza. The overall line length is stated as over 1000 inches.

Mrince Gulf, Riatirande and Pacific Railway of Mexico Cnt Cleve Chi Tely Trevino Frietrio de la Garza

Population totals from national census reveal city figures

The federal census shows Mexico City at 12,542,057 residents with Mexico City proper at 329,925 and Guadalajara 83,870. Other included totals list Pueblo 91,917 Las Lus de Pacheca 51,18 Monterey 58,83 rida 56,700 Zacatecas 40,035 and additional ranges 42,156. In New York, Texas Sifthage paper's composing room was seized for $800, signaling severe financial trouble and potential suspension.

Sexton Mexico City City of Mexico Guadalajars Pueblo Las Lus de Pacheca Monterey Rida Zacatecas Ts Range Teras The Texas Sifthage

South Pole expedition plans from Borchgrevink in New York

Egbert Borchgrevink, the Norwegian explorer, arrived in New York aboard the Umbria to discuss next winter’s expedition to Antarctica. A commercial company plans a September voyage with eleven scientists, two steamers, and a Neptha launch to Cape Adare and Coulman Island, hoping to locate the South Magnetic Pole. Borchgrevink asserts the continent is large, likely three times Europe, and England claims the land.

Ans of Lorchgrevink New Yoas Egbert Borchgrevink Umbria Borchgrevink England Jason Dr. Hanes Arctic Cape Adare Melbourne Cape Adore Shaman Coulman Island Mminland South Magnetic Pole Mr. Borcheterink Europe Sir James Clark Ross Posscension Island New Land Terror

Vanderbilt Heiress and Suitors Amid Family Ties

The article notes Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Grace Wilson facing a family sanctioned marriage amid rumors of a future income of seven thousand dollars a year for Vanderbilt Jr. The piece also mentions Hart T. Isan as a wealthy future father-in-law with three daughters and references Colonel Catt of the Ohio National Guard being acquitted after a murder trial in Columbus.

Vanderbilt New Yoas Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Grace Wilson Ohard T.isan Catt Whimixeroy Connr Hurst Ohio Ne- Somal Guard Colt Ghio Imeb

Arkansas Senatorial Race Passes Through State

Senator Jones is anticipated to arrive from Washington this week to meet Governor Clarke in a joint debate. Governor Clarke campaigns across the state in support of his candidacy, with ex-Governor Fishback also considered a candidate and expected to stump the state.

Arkansas Lariix Rocn Ark Jones Washington Clarke Fishback

McCarthy to resign Irish parliamentary party leadership

It is announced that Mr. Jeastin McCarthy will resign the leadership of the Irish parliamentary party at the party meeting scheduled for Saturday next. Dustin Motarthy and Lascos are noted in the surrounding text as related items in the notice.

Dustin Motarthy Lascos Jeastin McCarthy Irish Parliamentary Party

Judge Cole fines Mann for refusing to answer inquiry

Judge Cole fines Broker Chapmann 100 dollars and sentences 20 days in jail for defying the Senate Sugar Trust Investigating Committee. The report lists other brief items including deaths, census news, and legal actions.

Cole Chapmann Senate Sugar Trust Celeste Carleton Will Carleton Mexico Wichita Aulost Campbell Walsishot Oakley, Li Indigoa Fort Thomas

Duestrow Convicted in First Degree Murder Trial

In Astes Missouri on February 3 1890s era, Isa St Louis millionaire Fir Arthur Duestrow was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his wife and infant son during a February crime two years prior. The trial featured lengthy arguments, insanity defenses, and a tense courtroom with notable officials present. The verdict followed two prior trials and Duestrow remained calm as the judge read the decision. Another report notes a fire at railroad shops amid a strike, with strikers denying involvement.

Astes Arthur Duestrow St Louis Dr. Duestrow Drestrow Hirzel Jobastin Trina Duestran Fnally Johnann Duestres Supreme Court Duesteran

Indemnity Demanded for Marash and Kharput Missions

United States minister Mr Terrell calls for indemnity of 100 and immediate firman grants for rebuilding American missions at Marash and Kharput. The report notes this demand amid the broader context of diplomatic tensions.

Harned Missions United States Terrell Marash Kharput

Double Murder Reported Near Wewoka Oklahoma

A brutal two man murder near Wewoka southwest of Perry Oklahoma on a farm left John and Jacob Moulats dead. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive with the elder found hanged and shot and the other brother killed by bullets. John E. Ezeil witnessed the scene at the Mauntz homestead and alerted officers.

Perry Here Wewoka John Jacob Moulats John E. Ezeil Mauntz

Fire Hits Chestnut Street Buildings in Philadelphia

A major blaze swept the seven story Hazeltine building at 1416 Chestnut and the adjoining Baptist Publication Society and American Baptist Historical Society at 1420. Fire and water damaged nearby properties including Homer Le Voutillier dry goods, a dwelling at 1422, and the Hotel Lafayette. Losses, including paintings and books, near 2 million dollars, largely insured. Olga Nethersole and a mayor from Atlanta were among Lafayette guests relocated to other hotels.

Vurnarruma Chestnut Street Hroud Charles H. Hazeltine Baptist Publicaion Society The American Baptist Historical Society Homer le Voutillier & Co. l Wistar Hotel Lafayette Brosd and Sanson Alezeltine Hallet & Davi Steinway & Co Lafayette Hotel Olga Nethersole Dramatic Company Atlanta

Vast sea of water floods lower Mississippi valley

Unprecedented rains in the Lower Mississippi valley have flooded vast lowlands across Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi washing away bridges and delaying rail traffic. Ouachita river rose thirty feet as plants and fences were swept away with more rain expected.

Tannessee Arkansas Mississippi Mesteais Tenn Mississippi Valley Tennessee Ouachita Ten Tile Valley

Law for the People on cow disease and sale of food

The Attorney General received a letter from a Downs Kansas citizen asking if law prohibits selling diseased cattle or wholesome foods without notifying buyers. He seeks guidance on whether such cases fall under statutes against selling unsafe food and drinks.

Atwenny Downs Kansas Tian Opie Tate Oplsies

Consolidated Mining Stock Exchange Building Planned at Cripple Creek

Ground breaking set for next Sunday on a three story brick and stone edifice at Myers Avenue and Second Street. The 60 foot frontage will house stores on the first floor, exchange offices on the second, and a prices floor on the third. Completion expected in about 60 days.

Cnippre Cenex Consolidated Mining Stock Exchange Bnest Myers Avanue Second Street Portland Exchange

George Gould Fall At Fox Meet With Hard Jump

George Gould fell at the Fox meet in Ocean County during the course run by the Moar and Country club. He rode Faux to Cleare Benee and faced a stiff course with numerous fences to the south, crashing at the third jump before finishing the course was not completed.

Laxewonn Ocean County George Gould

Mrs Cleveland Objects Secre tary Isolated From Cabinet Social Events

Secretary Herbert faced social isolation after revelations about his grandson and inappropriate conduct with cabinet members’ wives. Mrs Cleveland and other women shunned him at receptions and teas, prompting his move to social quarantine via long distance telephone.

Wasumncrox Herber Cleveland

Great Rock Island Route World Championship Fare Notice

Texas round trip fare to El Faso and return 20 dollars for the world championship battle. Maherra Fitzsimmons listed among players. Tickets on sale February 12 inclusive. From Rock Island line agents including A M Forner City Pass Agent. Subscribe for the Journal.

Swort el Faso Maherra Fitzsimmons el Vaso City of Mexico Rock Island A.M. Forner

Not a book marriage in stage life causes court action

A San Francisco woman seeks a court order to decide whether her Portland stage marriage to Wescott was legally binding. She claims an ordained clergyman officiated after a play plot suggested a wedding, and asks the Superior Court to determine if the ceremony was licensed and valid. If valid, she would be Mrs. Wescott. if not, she seeks a decree nullifying the marriage.

Inez Mercer R. B. Weacott Superior Court R. B. Wescott San Francisco Examiner Portland Wescott Miss Mercer

MADE FAST TIME WITH EXPRESS TRAIN RUNNER TALE

A man boasts in a New York setting that he sprinted fifty feet faster than the Empire State Express, claiming he ran on a moving train. Friends doubt the tale, fearing danger, while the teller insists he was on board the train and moved quicker than the locomotive.

New York New York Central

Repented His Sin in Wichita Theft and Self Imprisonment

Christian Fox of Wichita Kansas sought 62 days in jail after admitting to stealing window panes and two doors from a vacant house three years ago and selling them to a Cherokee strip boomer for 31 dollars He hoped the per day rate of 50 cents would aid his act He attended a Free Methodist camp meeting and sought repentance but could not obtain it A nearby incident saw a neighbor crush a cat before a five year old girl and a Barnett freight incident caused the child to die after failed medical efforts

E. W. Hull Snell-idmil’ Transfer Company Cripple Creek Denver Hull Santa Fe Caimp Christian Fox Wichita Kansas Fox Mmél Guillet Mel ¥Imy Gilles Uttle Berryrand

Japanese religion and noblemen mix cement in ritual corner

A fragment describes a practice where men sprinkle dirt in a room corner and lay cement for daily soil worship. It mentions Mrs. Coleman of Galeilie Mine joining the church to celebrate her birthday.

Mrs. Coleman Galeilie, Mine

Harper's Bazar 1895 apparel and reading guide

Harper's Bazar marks its twenty ninth year as a fashion journal and weekly home reading magazine. It showcases Paris Berlin and New York fashion, a biweekly pattern supplement, and features Paris letters, labor relations notes, music, personal items, correspondence answers, and subscriptions details with US Canada Mexico postage and Harper Brothers address.

Harper's Bazer BAZAR Baxpoz Bacog Cuarus Berlin New York Childees Alon Paris Karitan Jerome Joss Express Orier Harper & Brothers

Smap Shove to South Missouri book offer in Kansas City

An advert announces a new book with sixty engravings of Missouri scenery from a rail line region. It promises accurate topography and attractive views to entice land seekers and investors nationwide. Address for ordering is 4 Locewtion Kansas City Mo with postage details.

Kansas City Fort Scott South Missouri Aridross Locewtion Wealmeer Peerlvest West Yea

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