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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1896

Page

3

Woman in jail work gang amid rock pile outrage

Leavenworth citizens condemn the treatment of a woman jailed with a gang, sent to the rock pile without shelter while epileptic fits occurred. The jailer defends actions, claiming reforms, doctor delays, and that blanket monitoring was insufficient, with one inmate named Mattie Green. Reports also note Kansas State Society events and local notices.

Kes Basa Jall Marshal Maduaka Eal Woloso Mattie Green Muates Wwe

Ball fights arrive in El Paso direct from Spain

El Paso greets Senor Jose de Moreno and his team of Spanish bullfighters under contract to Daguerra for five days of bull fighting at 1500 dollars per day. The show opens in Juarez across the Rio Grande with 20 wild bulls hauled from the Samalsquca ranch near Oja Caliente, Mexico, and runs daily through the festival amid other events.

el Paso Senor Jose de Moreno Dgutera Juarez Spain Moranocomsa Mexico Sesor AN. Daguerra Chumahua Imen Brute Acrosa Rio Grande Juurex Samalsquca Oja Caliente Auber Jimmy Parry Johnny Murphy

Athletic Alliance Athletes to Play Yale and Princeton

Chicago dispatch reports Berkeley plans to join Yale and Princeton in a strong athletic alliance. Captain Merwin cites up-to-date correspondence and expects Berkeley to meet the country’s best athletes in May as plans for eastern championship games unfold.

Chicago San Francisco Louis Merwin Berkeley Yate Princewa Sthiptic Alliance Merwin

Fitzgerald Georgia Soldier Town Boom Under Construction

In Friztierazo Georgia on February 7 a booming colony near Fitzgerald hosts over 6,000 residents with rapid growth expected by spring. Dozens of saw mills run day and night as a brick bank rises on Central avenue. A $10,000 G A R hall, stores, and planned factories promise industrial expansion. Three railroads near completion, with G A and Tift lines racing to enter Fitzgerald.

Fitegerald Magic City Friztierazo Central Avenue Mui Street G. A. RK King Lea Ivo Fitzgerald G. GA Tift

Petition Seeks Receivers for Three Firms in Ailing Deals

A Bauru petition filed February 7 seeks receivers for J. W. Winslow-Jones Packing Co valued at 100000, Highland Packing Co at 10000, and Riverton Live Stock Co at 25000. All incorporated in West Virginia or Maine, with allegations of insolvency common to the actions.

Bauru J. W. Winslow-Jones Packing Company Highland Packing Co West Virginia Riverton Live Stock Maine

Kansas Republicans split on silver substitute vote

Kansas Republicans in Washington largely back the Senate silver substitute, save Broderick and Curtis. Long and Kirkpatrick back American silver only, Miller absent. Sixteen members on the floor, nineteen spectators. debate returns as House weighs non concurrence versus concurrence with party tensions tied to Kentucky and Democratic unity.

State Journal Washington Kansas Broderick Curtis Sgubsteas Senate Long Kirkpatrick Miller House Corliss Rep. Mich Boatner Vem. la Milner Mich Bartlett Dem. Ga Bland Ges Hatch Kentucky Mr. Boatner Skinner N CC Mekett Bartlet Democratic Party

Mackays Receive Son’s Body From Paris Tragedy

In New York on February 8 the steamship La Touraine arrived with the body of John W. Mackay Jr. The family and officials gathered as the child’s body was carried ashore. A temporary mortuary chapel was set up in the ship’s children’s playroom with candles burning day and night. The ship’s crew and undertakers maintained strict control over access during the transit.

Youk la Toursine MraJoin W. Mackay Clarence John W. Mackay Paris la Touraine

Cattle object to water from Stock Yards works

Kaneshire Fabo reports the Stock Yards water works, built to supply yards, delivering adequate volume but with water that tastes and smells odd due to iron and sulfur. A chemist attempts filtration to remove the odor and taste while plans to avoid Metropolitan Water Works may also be reconsidered.

Kaneshire Fabo Stock Yards Company Metropolitan Water Works Company

Weekly Bank Statement New Yeak Feb 8

The weekly bank statement shows Reserve up 550 025 loans up 1 2/0 100 specie up 455 000 legal lender up 483 200 deposit up 2 224 700 circulation down 553 200. Banks hold 40 185 425 in excess of reserve requirements, newspaper notes travel directions to court house via West Sixth Avenue car line and Van Buren Street, Journey at utility.

New Yeak

Funeral of E. P. Kellam by Bean Bodley and Masons

The Topeka merchant E P Kellam is honored as his coffin lies in state. Dean Bodley leads benediction as Masons conduct the burial service. A quartette, pallbearers, and Kellam family members attend before the procession to the cemetery.

Bean Bodley Masonic Order Dean Bodley EK. PF. Kellam Topeke George W. Parkhurst LL & Ferry James Moore G. G. Gage R. E Codrey A. Bergen Colin Mre Kellam E. HB. Kellar Topeka Avenue Sixth Avenue

Brown's Struggle to Clear Name Amid Church Split

In San Francisco on February 8 Rev. C. Brown fights to salvage his reputation after being accused by Mrs. Davidson of blackmail. The church split followed sensational charges, with Brown recalling a Rochester trial where an anonymous letter writer was exposed and acquitted.

L. Davidson Oeworth Leavexwollen Feb First Baptist Church Her Leavenworth Baptist Church Scania San Franciico C. Brown Rochester Michigan Dr Browne Brown John Armstrong

Wheat-Liverpool cables spark a market pullback in Cascade

Wheat futures faltered as selling pressure spread after yesterday's gains. May opened at 6 75 4, declined to around 6 7 5, then steadied as buyers reasserted at the lower price. Oats and pork prices moved with grain, livestock offerings remained light, and receipts showed active movement in hogs and cattle. Texan steers and cows traded with modest strength, while overall market activity stayed steady to firm.

The Ansoer State Journal Cascade Liverpool May Carn

Grain and stock market notes from Topeka and Chicago

Market reports show mixed cattle and hog receipts with steady to firm grain prices. Wheat and corn trading highlights include light offerings, long wheat shifting hands, and a week end decline tied to selling pressure. projections note potential Monday weakness but no drastic price drops expected.

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