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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1896

Page

2

Murderers accuse each other in Pearl Bryan case

The Ohio city of Gxscissati is shaken by the Pearl Bryan death and the tied tale of Scott Jackson Alonzo Walling and William Wood. Walling confesses indirectly while Jackson and Walling each shift blame to the other amid hotel valise clues, barber shop receipts and a brutal headless murder. Wood, released on recognizance, stands aside as Walling’s confession centers on Jackson as the murderer.

Gxscissati Ohio Pearl Ryan Greencastle Ind Pearl Bryan Greanvastir Mra Pisher Indiana William Wood Cincinnati Scott Jackson Mabel Stanley Alonzo M. Wallis Sveti Jackson Jackson Miss Bryn Heally Dinermont Mondev Ohio River Walling Bryan Weas Wood Sip Hamilton Ohi Miss Bryan Cineignati Podice Hadkias Gare Claremonati Alonso Welling Wes Father D. M. Wood Methodist Greencastie

Unfinished Building Collapse Kills One, Injures Six

A two story frame building under construction in Coltapece Oaxxrang California collapsed, killing James Hurley and seriously injuring six other workers. Herbert A. Sprague at Washbugs College reported observers on February 8.

Coltapece Oaxxrang Cal James Hurley Otter

Pierre society women drive street cars for charity

In Pierre South Dakota society girls operated street cars for an afternoon. The event supported their newly opened Perscus homes, with proceeds turntable to the cause. The street car company handed the line to the women who served as drivers and conductors, raising funds for the project.

Pierre South Dakota Prince

Excelsior Manufacturing Company Fails in St Louis

A large store and manufacturing firm led by Giles F Filley Sr. assigned its assets in St Louis with a $750,000 capital and $2,100,000 bonded debt. Assets, including plant, were reported at $310,000 with liens and receivables pledged as collateral. Several hundred workers affected by the factory shutdown.

Escslsior Manufacturing St. Loui Excelsior Manufacturing Company Whit Giles F. Pilley John D Johnson Filley Howe Giles F. Filley & Co

Aseptolin Cure Promises Tuberculosis Hope

New York doctor Dr Cyrus Edson promotes Aseptolin a colorless carbolic acid solution claimed to kill germs inside the body for tuberculosis The remedy has shown some positive results in early trials with 91 treated patients some discharged cured others showing improvement Aseptolin is supplied to about fifty physicians nationwide and touted as a rational treatment.

New York Cyrus Edson Medical Edson Pasteur and Koch Land Edeon Ffty Hilson Wistaria la Grippe Materia

Indians Return to Teach in Their Own Schools

Two Indian girls graduated from a normal school in a big city on February 7 and were appointed as teachers in Indian government schools. Jane Eyre will teach at Potawatomi agency based school in Kansas, while Lucy Gordon will join Fort Peck agency boarding school in Montana. They are the first from their race sent by the normal school to become teachers for their people.

Jean Cy Gordon Mate Jane Will Law Portabenrnia Normal Big City Jane Eyre Lucy Gordon Bliss Eyre Kansas Pottewatomie Miss Gordon Fort Peck Montana

Cleveland on the loan Believes There Were More Small Bids

In a Felow information from private sources President Cleveland says small gold holders will be drawn into the treasury by the loan more than appears. He notes small country banks bid through New York and Boston. syndicate pricing and the 1895 contract aided the loan, while acknowledging objections. He favors more popular sale though bonds must be issued above par to keep net interest reasonable.

Wasernoios Cleveland Tyre New York Boston

Texas Democrats set two conventions with single primary

Austin on February 7 reports the Democratic state executive committee ordering two conventions this year to choose delegates for the national convention. A June 28 city election in Austin will pick delegates, with a Fort Worth convention in August. Voters will vote on bimetallism at a one to one ratio to shape the national delegation and state platform.

Texas Democratn Austin Texas Fort Worth

Wigwam May Be Built For National Convention

A crisis in selecting the 1898 Republican national convention site in St Louis prompts Clayton of Arkansas Campbell of Illinois and Payne of Wisconsin to visit Monday to decide between a 12000-seat Exposition building or a wigwam. If the latter, building costs reach 50000 dollars with 39000 on hand and 20000 more to raise.

St. Louis Clayton Arkansas Campbell Ilinois Payne Wisconsin Exposition Building

Infant dies in Kansas Orry. grandchild of Dialer dies

The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Giles Dialer, born two days earlier, died yesterday in Orry Missouri of heart failure. Grandmother Mrs. Jolo James Ingalls was present at the time of death. Peerless Steam Laundry is mentioned in the surrounding copy.

Ingalls Kansas Orry Edward Giles Dialer Jolo James Ingalls

Mail Service in Cripple Creek Hindered by Short Staff

Cripple Creek post office operates with only six clerks, two delivery windows, and boxes limited to 1028. Postmaster Rose pays one clerk from his salary. delays push general delivery past noon as heavy mail volume overwhelms staff and resources.

Cripple Creek Rose

MARRY A DUCHESS Vanity Pair Says Vanderbilt Will Desert Amy Bend

Vanity Pair reports William K Vanderbilt will soon announce engagement to an English duchess. The item notes rumors of Vanderbilt breaking with Amy Bend, reflecting sensational social gossip from Losbox.

Vanity Pair Vanderbilt Amy Bend Losbox United States War. Vanderbilt Army Bend Vanity William K Vanderbilt

Respect to the Dead Custom Which Would Show Commo

A Boston Transcript inspired piece on lifting hats to the dead as a sign of human sympathy. It argues the practice expresses fellowship and revives older customs, calling it a small act with deep spiritual significance thatRedeems life from selfishness and strengthens communal warmth.

Union Boston Transcript Mearcat Lfe Bera Ufe Smaz

Remarkable Voice Reach and Water Sound Experiments

A London inquiry cites record voice hearing distances of up to eighteen miles in clear canyons with a man shouting Bob. Other reports note Port Bowen to be a mile and a quarter apart, Gibraltar ten miles, and submerged bells to sixty miles. Balloon observers hear sounds long after ground listeners lose hearing.

London Harper's Round Table The Colorado Bob Lieut. Poster Perry Port Bowen Sir John Franklin Young Gibraltar Colladon Lake of Geneva Franklin Tr. Hutton Thames Chelsea Tyndall Mount Blane

Arizona Women Seek Equal Suffrage as Statehood Nears

Arizona women organize a suffrage group in Phoenix and press for equal rights after years of partial success. The governor supports enfranchisement as statehood looms, while advocates push in each legislature for a full bill amid mixed reception.

Arizona Woman Suffrage Association Phoenix Statehood Territory

Harper's Bazaar Free Postal Service Announcement

Subscriptions in the United States Canadas and Mexico receive postage free delivery. Address Harper & Brothers P. O. Box 939 New York City for details and enrollment.

Forest and Stream Pub. CO P.O. Box New York City Unitad Canals Mexico Adress Harper & Brothers P. D N.Y. City

Magnificent book of Missouri views advertised in ad

An eight line advertisement promotes "Snap Shots in Booth Missouri" a photo driven book of Missouri landscapes. It claims free by mail upon four cent postage sent to I. Kwood Kansas City Missouri. Also mentions the Great Rock Island Route fare promotions and notes a dispute involving Albert Griffis and manager Hugh Behan in boxing circles.

Missouri Kansas City Fort Scott Mumphis Hallroad Booth I. Kwood Kanees City Griff Gow Whippet New York Albert Griffis Griffy Itv Hugh Behan Pugiiies

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