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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1896

Page

2

Fire kills many as workers flee burning mill

A fire at Stettheimer & Co's shirt works in Troy, New York, began when a boy lit a stub that touched oily rags. It trapped about 50 women and girls on the sixth floor, many leaping from windows onto the street. Firemen rescued some, but at least a dozen women were maimed or killed. Total losses range from 550000 to 960000 with substantial insurance.

Txor N. Y Bogan Jnet Stettheimer & Co Hiver Street Exieg Stachine Doltcaman Purrell Myigg Lulie Skeieger Hans Pan Iinees Cerca Margaret Carroll Mra Kane Amote Capiacmens

Mrs Susan Manley Dies After Pneumonia Illness

Mrs Susan Manley wife of Hon Joseph Manley of this city died yesterday after two weeks illness. Friday her condition worsened and pneumonia developed.

Joseph Manley Susan Manley Manley

A Fleavy Fire Loss in Orandapis

The Houseman block at Pearl and Ottaws streets burned this morning causing about 200000 dollars in losses. Partial insurance coverage exists. Informant is the Journal.

Orandapis Mich Houseman Carmar of Pearl Ottaws Streets Inases

Criticism of Morton Dominates Ag Appropriation Debate

The house discussed the agricultural appropriation bill with broad criticism of Secretary Morton. No member defended him, prompting a unanimous chorus of noes from all sides. Amendments were offered to distribute flaxseed in Washington and fund irrigation investigation. the session adjourned at five.

Anwias Eneafogar Wasuraros House Morton Pearson North Carolina Sdv Doolittle Republic Washington Secretary of Agriculture Long Kansas

Kansas Editors Meet In Leavexworma Kansas

The Kansas State Editorial Association holds its fourth annual convention in Leavexworma with about 2000 editors expected to attend. President W. Nelson of the Smith County Pioneer opened the meeting at noon as Vice President E. Roberts of the Oskaloosa Independent delivered the annual address urging county organization and numerous recommendations to aid publishers.

Leavexworma Kay Kansas State Editorial Association W. i. Nelson Smith County E. Roberts Oskaloosa Independent

May Be Lynched Yet Marion Asbell Case Signals Fear

In Jetette County Kansas on February 14 excitement over the Marion Asbell case lingers as no violence surfaces since Friday. The state has filed its travs drips in court and seeks to move the trial this term which ends in a week. Defense may seek a change of venue to avert actions by sympathizers who might judge him too leniently.

Jetette County Kan Asbell Wis Deserta Osweoo Marion Asbell

May support Catholics and reform in Can adian Protestants group

Kinastox Ont February 16 meeting of the Canadian Protestant Protective Ladviation council adopts sweeping changes in order rules. Members may support any candidate in secular affairs regardless of religion, ending prior ban on Roman Catholics. Still, uphold freedom from clerical role in secular offices.

A. PA Grand Connett Kinastox Ont Grand Council Grattens

Irish Political Prigasera Prisoners in Custody

In New York on February 18 three Irish American political prisoners confined in Portland courier prison England are said to be stark mad and others almost crazy, per James P. Eagan who was released and now in this city organizing a movement for their release. Louis Hopper, a Dexter Missouri farmer, blew out his own brains with no known cause.

Prigasera New York Portland Courier England James P. Eagan Louis Hopper Dexter, Mo

Venezuelan Frontier Dispute Sparks Commons Debate

In the House of Commons Mr Atherly Jones moved an amendment seeking arbitration in frontier disputes with Venezuela.After debate Mr Jones withdrew the amendment at Mr Balfour's request to avoid embittering negotiations. The Standard notes Irish members may reattempt the amendment, though Rules may bar it.

Losnos Atherly Jones Darnham House of Commons Republic of Venezuela British Guinea United States Cleveland Congress Great Britain A.J. Balfour Treasury House John Dillon Lord Salisbury America Ngland Ireland William Vernon Harcourt Athecly Jones Americs Br. Jones Balfour Ather-Jones

Davis on Monroeism in Senate amid Venezuelan hopes

Senator Davis of Minnesota defended a Monroe doctrine policy while opposing any European encroachment, urging a firm explicit stance to deter war. The session also considered the military academy bill amid adjournment discussions. In Wasnisatos, reports of Armenian massacres and a separate crime note local arrest of Henry Gray for the murder and robbery of John Lindourg in Cleveland, Alabama.

Frann Mianesote Senate Wasnisatos Davis Minnesota Unite States Atlantic

Miss Strawn Death Sparks State Wide Murder Charge

In Snenpox, two Sheldon youths face charges after Maude Strawn, an 18 year old schoolgirl, is found dead at her sister’s home. Police allege A L Bull and G Morello administered a drug to the girl, with a suspect named Tall involved. Public anger grows as investigators parse inquest details.

Sheldon Snenpox Jaws Maude Strawn Irl Art Graff A. L. Bull G. Morello Corp Oper Bull Morello Miss Strawn Tall Lars King

Cripple Creek Mining Camp Seen as Great Business Drive

Currie Cures Col o Feb 15 reports Cripple Creek with a 15 000 population and 6 000 miners. He notes 150 mines shipping ore and 1 000 houses under construction, with room costs 5 to 7 dollars weekly. Warns Kansas investors about many fake mining stock schemes and urges caution. Lords Mountmorri s and J B Crosby arrive, praising the camp and its vast potential. John A Kennedy returns after South Africa venture with new prospects in hand.

Currie Cures Colo State Journal Topeka Seid Topeks Cripple Creek Stany Kansas Kanes Weks

Kennedy Finds Rich Gold Vein at Ironclad Gulch

After reaching camp Kennedy started a shaft in the Isonings lease Ironclad gulch. A test by assay showed 417 dollars per ton with free gold in the quartz. The vein runs over two feet wide and thickens daily. The shaft is thirty feet deep and shipments are expected in a couple of weeks.

Kennedy

Three States Corner House Meets with Brandy Report

A mineral expert called to north Georgia to assess a supposed gold find found the local host short on drink. The host sent for liquor from Tennessee but none was available. In ten minutes the boy returned with brandy from Alabama, revealing the house sits at the corner of three states with cellars in each.

North Georgia Waal Enid Tennessee Sim Philadelphia Times

Milgare Story and Crooked Jokes in Cleveland Era News

Clarks recount of Milgare and Kilgore's 1890s connections spans jokes and anecdotes from Washington to Detroit. The piece threads political figures like Colonel Kilgore and Dalton with humorous incidents, slang exchanges, and social scenes, including photographers clashing with amateurs and cracks about cockneys and collars.

Harper's Bazar describing fashion and publication details

Harper's Bazar opens with its January 1206 year, outlining its dual role as fashion journal and weekly reader, highlighting Paris and New York styles, pattern sheets for making gowns, and professional to amateur dressmaking value. It notes sections on children’s clothing, men’s patterns, and articles on society, literature, and culture. Subscriptions offered via Harper Brothers, P.O. Box 930, N.Y. City, with postage advantages for subscribers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Harper's Bazar Suds Walotala Homs I Week BAZAR Paris Hurlin New York Maria Louise Poot Jerome States Canada Mexico NARPER_ & BROTHERS P.O

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