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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1896

Page

3

Union-Temperance Lecture At Winfield Sparks Kansas Debate

From Down East reports Col 8. Eile worth delivers first lecture in Winfield at the Court House amid about 150 men and women. He denounces prohibition as enforcement failure and corruption in courts, urges local option and strict law enforcement while targeting saloon influence in Kansas City and Leavenworth. The talk critiques current liquor politics and calls for reform.

Wisrero Eileworth Kansan Kansas City Mao Kaussa City Will Leavenworth Kansas Wyandotte Hutchinson Bess Tenplate Salesa

Lawrence Feb 21 1889 Items Mixed News Brief

A string of Lawrence notices reports an attempted morphine overdose by Andrew Hutchinson after his wife’s death, a local drill and prize awards for the Ueber Guards, a Caney bond vote for a railroad, Chauncey Depew’s possible speech absence, and electric plant removal in Anken. Other items mention a pony accident, predictions from Prophet A Kropf, Grace King leading Oklahoma University music, Leavenworth opera license talks, Hoffman foundry work, and potential Illinois bell plant in Leavenworth plus a Janes City ice plant interest.

Andrew Baiebrosen Lawrence Andrew Hutchineon Fife Hutchinson Williametown Lawrance Lawrence Pet Ueber Guards Usher Miss King Oklahama University Emporis Grace King University of Oklahoma Ot Norman Presbyterian Church of Norman Bbs State Normal Oklahoma Meg Leavaywouth Illinois Bell Foundry Michael Burns Phoenix Foundry Kansas City Enterprise Leavenworth

Wartime tale shocks audience at Boys Brigade event

In Kansas City at the Fira Presbyterian church, General Caldwell spoke on war’s horrors during a Boys Brigade entertainment. Three soldiers fainted on stage as a platoon stood in formation, prompting aid and removal of the boys from the platform. Ernest Hoag James Ferguson and George MacDonald were among those affected.

Kansas City Ena Fira Presbyterian Church Morrill Coburn State Board of Agriculture J. ©. Caldwell Caldwell Wa Caldwell Cap- Itein F. D. Coburn Odbe Ernest Hoag James Perguson George AfcDonall

Waller Released From Madagascar Prison

Secretary Olney received a cablegram from Ambassador Eustis announcing that Waller, ex consul at Madagascar, has been released from jail and will likely join his family in the United States. Destitute, he is to be provided transportation home by the ambassador per Olney’s authorization. He was arrested on March 6 and held in French military prisons before Madagascar.

Pricen Wasuinctox Olney Eustis Waller Madagascar United States Muren Inez France

Debs Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy Claim

President Eugene V. Debs of the American Railway Union in Charleston rejects a dispatch about nominating him for governor of Indiana. He says he has no political ambition toward that office and declined the Populist nomination claim.

Immens Coancestor Eugene V. Debs The American Railway Union Charleston Associated Press South Bend Fina Popa Inhim Ane

Grand National Race Looms Amid Entries and Stakes

In Loxpox on Feb 21 a 64-horse field for the 2500 sovereign Grand National at Aintree forms the front of racing news. Horizon leads with 195 pounds while Cloister sits out. Wild Man of Borneo and Cashel also run, and a $500 trophy awaits the winning owner. Meanwhile Fitzgerald withdraws as starter, Tom Fignon likely to be chosen, and racing moves toward the Jockey Club meeting.

Ainties Raia Alec Chris Fitzgersid Chris Pitzgerald Tom Fignon Jockey Club Dave Gibson New Orleans Tuberville Joe Hill le van Ride

Blizzard Still Ravages as Upstate Trains Struggle

Still blizzard rages in New York as rail lines face heavy disruption. Rome Watertown Ogdensburg line abandoned. New York Central runs only passenger and fast freight, behind time. West Shore uses limited service. Geneva and Lyons line kept open by snow crews. Absent relief, storm shows no sign of abating.

Kansas New York Lyons Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg New York Central Railroad West Shore Road Geneva and Lyons Road Abstemen

Harrison trip to New York precedes Dimmick wedding

Gen. Benjamin Harrison and his secretary boarded the Pennsylvania line for New York on a brief urgent trip. It is reported this will be his last journey until April when he plans to marry Mrs. Dimmick. Harrison will return to Indianapolis next week. Artists have sketched the Harrison homestead for microiogeators, but requests for inferior views were refused.

Haprisum New York Benjamin Harrieus Pennsylvania Mre. Dimmick Harrison Indianapolis Harrison Homestead

Bill Nye in critical condition in Asheville

Bill Nye remains unconscious in Asheville after a months-long decline from a stroke and his physicians say he will not recover. His daughters Winnie and Bessle are at his side as reports note prior improvement and new convulsions. The Santa Fe offices in this city announce a half holiday tomorrow to honor George Washington's birthday.

Asneville N.C Bill Nye Nye New Jersey Bio Asheville Sr. Nye Mr. Nye Winnie Bessle Wsabington D. C George In Lienta Fe Ripley George Washington Santa Fe Mechanical Department of the Road Topekans Washington WasurseTor Dan Clamenta Topeke New York F. C. Popenoe Topeka

Gold Reserve Tops Hundred Million Mark Today

Washington February 21 First time since 1893 the gold reserve exceeded 100 million dollars the total reached 105 002 833 after withdrawals yesterday the figure stood near that level. Topeka officials report a mentally unstable man Harry Thomas was placed in an asylum amid a sheriff departure. Ambrose Gordon released from county jail on condition of paying eight dollars monthly toward fine. Hair loss remedy advertised as Bege’s Hair Restore promising to stop shedding and restore color. Shirts and collars described as smooth as silk by Peerless Steam Laundry.

Pasues Wasuinctos Rothesberger Leavenworth Topeka Harry Thomas

Tomorrow Warm With Possible Snow Flurries Across Plains

Forecasts indicate a rise in temperature tomorrow with a chance of light snow flurries as partial cloudiness lingers today. The Rock Island and Santa Fe routes report generally mild to cool conditions with light winds across Kansas, while Colorado and northern New Mexico see continued cloudiness. Texas enjoys clear and cool skies.

Rock Island Santa Fe Kanaas Colorado New Mexico Texas

Market Report Signals Mixed Wheat Decline Expectation

Chicago markets show cold weather dampening wheat, with May futures slipping to near 6.75 while May options vary. Cattle and hog markets soften and rise around hogs, with hog receipts high and meat prices shifting. Texas and national feedstock trends appear mixed as holiday closings suppress activity.

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Wheat and grain markets show mixed signals and cautious buying

Short notes on wheat supply forecasts and prices from London, New York, and Chicago. Declines in some futures shadow steady or firmer cash markets as buyers, including Armour, purchase May futures. Reports cite reduced U S and foreign supplies, with mixed signals on stocks and exports and minor rate changes across Corn and Oats markets.

London Statistician United Kingdom Armour Chicago Liverpool New York Murray America Cuigago New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Gifford Togr H&g Rock Island W. A A. J. ES

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