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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1896
Page
3
Wiewtra Feb 24 reports delegates for the upcoming Republican state conventions will crowd Wichita hotels. Carey Hotel had about 60 rooms reserved, still fully booked as delegates arrive daily. The second day’s convention add-ons raise fears of cramped quarters and rising room rates as Kansas politicians press for best accommodations.
A social bicycle hunt near New York featured riders, hares, and hounds guiding a paper trail to a club house for a postbreakfast tea. Prizes awarded to top riders included a silver bicycle stem, a silver bell, and a wristlet. a booby prize went to the slowest. A law note from Boston restricts bicycle speeds to ten miles per hour without a permit and requires bells and lights.
London reports a potential match between Robert Fitzsimmons and James J. Corbett for a $3,000 to $8,000 purse, with Bolingbroke club offering $3,000 and $500 expenses. Corbett signals readiness, while negotiations hinge on articles of agreement and acceptance.
Havana reports warn Cuban insurgents may use dynamite to attack Spanish residences and businesses after a purported manifesto by the Cuban revolutionary party. Details claim five to nine suspects shot nightly in Cuballas and Gomez and Maceo seeking access to Matanzas. An American planter near Santa Clara says sixty Cubans surrendered and were shot awaiting amnesty. Spanish authorities note insurgents north of Taruco divert troops’ attention to allow crossing into Matanzas and the Fienaga de Zapate. Guards under Hobague Francia monitor routes as insurgents clash near San Antonio and Blanco.
General Martin T McMahon defends the national home for volunteer soldiers noting 18 000 veterans reside in eight branches including Daywa Mil waukee Togus Ham o Leavenworth Santa Monica and Marion He says mismanagement charges originate with top war department officials and that a Keeley cure was introduced at Leavenworth reducing drunkenness by half with branches later opened at other homes.
George Hanley confectioner faced burglary charges against Johnson and Nebel after a spring 1845 arrest. County Attorney Salford dropped the case, citing insufficient evidence and potential blackmail claims. Hanley disputes the accusation, alleges coercion, and remains free as the matter draws scrutiny.
Rev John Dodds, minister of the Reformed Presbyterian church, died at home on Polk Street after a week of illness. He leaves a wife and eleven children, with a funeral planned from his residence, then burial at Winchester. Rev Pars Hall, evangelist, died from railroad accident injuries nine years after birth in Otsego County New York. A three year old daughter of R Spuriock died of pneumonia. Pearlosa Steam Laundry advertises cleaning services.
Republican sub- committee urged Governor Matthews to summon an extra session to pass a constitutional apportionment law. They claim the 1885 act governing the Rt election is unconstitutional. A majority in both houses reportedly pledges to restrict business to the apportionment issue, with the governor to respond soon.
February 24 Fort Scott reports another death by own action as Michael On, a Missouri Pacific fireman, is found dead in his Mercy hospital room. Sisters of Mercy smell gas, police arrive after gunshots heard. door broken in reveals self inflicted head wounds, gas blame linked to ongoing epidemic.
The city council will open bids tonight for a new electrical machinery contract to modernize the city light plant. Five or six bidders are expected, though two have died. Estimated cost about 12000 dollars, including poles and new wire. Funeral of Congressman Harter to be held February 24 at 2 PM at his Park Avenue West residence. Rev. George H Keen to conduct services. attendees include political figures. Midland College wins admission to Kansas State Historical Association after 11 to 3 vote, despite opposition from Cooper Memorial College. The Kentucky Beadlock reports 94 members present. Hunter 45, Blackburn 43 in the 29th ballot. Henry Brenn0 shot and killed by Bob Toomey near Chileburg. Toomey arrested.
Caicaco Feb 24 Infused by firmer cables wheat opened up and firmed into the day with May rising from 65 to 65 1/2 cents, led by global supply concerns. Core rallied to 30 1/4 cents as hogs weakened then steadied. May pork fell to 10.00 but recovered to 10.47 amid grain strength. Hogs receipts 36,000. cattle 10,000. overall market active with sugar, grain and hogs shifting amid supplies.
Receipts and prices for cattle sheep and hogs mixed across Texas and native stockers with specific figures for cows bulls steers and heifers. Grain markets show wheat corn and oats activity with quotes from Chicago New York and London, plus export totals and market tone notes.
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