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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1896

Page

4

Salvini seats sell fast at Leavenworth for The Guardsmen

A large rush formed within two hours as Alexander Salvini opened ticket sales at Leavenworth for the Matinee of The Guardsmen. Tickets priced at one dollar drew crowds and many left without securing seats. The event is part of a university-sponsored program featuring local debate participants and a mix of national and regional performers.

McMurray George Kinsley University Hall Jiffin Homer Griffin Senta Alexander Salvini

Miller Pushes Southern Kansas US District Plan

From the State Journal special correspondent Wasmiyatox Feb 4, Miller introduced a bill to create a southern United States district in Kansas. If enacted, Judge Poster would stay as head of the northern department. Democrats in the region back the plan to install a district judge likely appointed by President Cleveland. W C Perry supports the judgeship. Henry Rice of Port Scott advocates the bill. Most of the Keards delegation oppose the scheme despite Miller being a Republican.

Fressmae “Willer Pormiae State Journal Cleveland United States W. C. Perry Henry Rice Port Scott Miller Keards

Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Midwestern Towns

A series of minor earthquake shocks were felt early this morning in multiple towns including Omaha and southern Nebraska, with undulations observed and doors rattling. Reports from Porthern Nebraska and South Dakota note shocks around 5:45 AM, prompting concerned residents and brief mentions of aftereffects.

Omaha South Dakota Synox

Cooley Star Among Best Outfielders in America

Dick Cooley of the St Louis Browns receives a substantial raise after a breakout season, earning praise from the St Louis Globe-Democrat as one of the top six outfielders in the country. The article notes his rise from an undervalued utility man to a key star under ex-manager Huckenberger, with strong future prospects despite past pacing.

Dick Copley Dildieback St Louis Browns Dick Cooley St. Louis Globe-Democrat Richard Boose Cooley Seatons Bees Huckenberger Gooley America Sele Couley Filmsell

Curtis seeks funds to pay special master Overmyer

Congressman Curtis introduced no bill to pay David Overmyer 2700 dollars for his services as special master in the Black Bub Indian Land dispute. Overmyer ended the dispute when his report, approved by Judge Foster, showed no funds were available, requiring a special appropriation to compensate him.

State Journal Wasmxetons Curtis Today David Overmyer Overmyer Foster and Stavems

Handsome Advertising for Hop Ale Company Headed to Topekas

The American Hop Ale company of Topekas promotes its malt nutrine tonics and non intoxicating hop beverages with attractive display advertising. Physicians increasingly prescribe malt nutrine as nourishing tonic for convalescents, and the paper features strong ads.

Americas American Hop Ale Company Topekas American Hop Ais Company

Dismal Weather Persists Across Regions With Snow Threat

Weather reports show cloudy skies and cooler conditions spreading across the east with a chance of more snow. Southern areas enjoy clear pleasant conditions while Rock Island line regions face variable winds and ongoing cloudiness. In Ruton New Mexico 17 inches of snow fell last night and continues today. Colorado sees more clouds and snow. Texas remains generally cloudy.

Kaneas Santa Peihe Kantes Rock Island Rutun New Mexico Colorado Texas

Me Legs Is All Right in Ahead of Bout

The article reports Sullivan speaking for himself with a deep bass voice while asserting he is all right and ready for any business in a few days. He vows he can handle tough rounds and notes past scraps, insisting he would put on a showing and keep his health intact for a fight.

Hall New Yonk Joe Choynski Fifty-fourth Street Davies Sullivan Jon All Huttohe Toinksit Sturmozhen Feb Jola L Sullivan Sulliven

State Central Committee to Name State Convention In March

The Republican state central committee will meet at Copeland at 7 PM to plan the state convention to elect delegates to the Republican nations convention. Hutchinson and Wichita delegations push for the gathering. Wichita claims 12 of 35 votes. Hutchinson Mayor Vincent backs the site with strong rail facilities. Local race for the convention time and place dominates discussion amid factional planning. A separate fatal fire occurred near midnight when Lui Brodis and two others suffocated from smoke in a one story cottage. Brodis died in Worth Jeffersonville.

M Sen York Tony Hamilton Colonel Ruppert Hamilton Brooklyn Republicas State Central Committee Copeland Srat Republican Nations Convention Als Louis Dick Blue Lujebiasos Wichita Firsr Thomas Wilson Cushman Sedgwick County Republican County Central Committee Ove G. Kokstein Wilson Frank Vincent Hutchinson Jan, B. Vincent J. F. Greener W.Y. Morgan J.C. Morse A. L. Spensier Vincent Brodie

Kansas and national politics stir debates on money issue

In Washington and Kansas letters, Republicans fear sidelining the money question harms party strength. A Kansas writer urges cautious emphasis on finance, while Senator Peffer declines to advise Kentucky Populists. Other notes cover pensions, boundary disputes, and a Kansas newspaper owner convicted of sending indecent material by mail.

Dances Move Potwin Society as City Council Acts

Potwin city council last evening ordered moves on local dances at the Dr Brownfold house on Horn street after complaints of disorder. A Racine Fire Apparatus agent offered to sell chemical extinguishers to the city. proposal sent to waterworks committee. Swiss and Canadian arbitration notes appear. trial dates set for the Rudelph Frank Nevels case. market reports mix on wheat corn and provisions with general weak tone and shipping news.

Permi Potwin Racket Hill Society Potwin Inet Dr. Brownfold Horn Street Racine Fire Apparatus Chicago Trea Roth New Barcela Wid Barrets New York Hoston Kansas City Armour Valentine Berlin Gifford Anatralia Pacific Cusst Minneapolis Bromean Mircivil York Wien Logan Bern iLiverpool Barrett San Frascirco Cora Oais Liverpool Siebtee R. J Bradatrons Britatrons St Paul Carleay

Wheat and Market Report Narrowly Mixed in Early Trading

The Associated Press summary to the State Journal shows wheat opening with a slight bias downward amid weak cables and better winter weather. May futures fluctuated while sales and Australian cargo factors pressured prices. corn and oats opened lower as hogs, cattle, and sheep also showed varied early strength and weakness across markets in Topeka.

State Journal Cmicaco Australia Xrain Texas

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