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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1896

Page

2

Sultan Reports Uprisings Blamed on Armenian Plots

Turkish officials publish a long report blaming Armenian conspiracies for widespread violence and village burnings in Zeitsua, Auderin, and Erdige Kalulin districts. It cites eighty killed and fifteen wounded, with beheadings, arson, and looting linked to insurgent activity as tensions rise across the region.

Turkey Zeitsua Tnd Auderin Barisan Goephsoun Tehwakene-Kinsarin Messalmans

The Bond Resolution Senate Debate Marks Inquiry Note

A Senate vote on Lodge’s resolution for bond issue investigation sparks amendment talks for a five member special committee and fuller inquiry. Republicans and Democrats clash over roles and counts as names and positions appear in the record.

Senate Wasurxarox Lodge Peiffer Aldrich Allison Chandler Cullom Frye Gear Hawley Morrill Guay Sherman Wimore Bacon Gorman Gray Baker Brown Basctva Caseron Cannan Garant Davis Hansbrough Mantle Perkins Pritchard Shorp Teller Bate Berry Caffery Chilton Cockrell Gordon Wes “Hitt Lindsay Martin Morgan

Willful murder verdict in Mitchell death case

Gateva Kansas February 25 Coroner Jury finds Mitchell died from pistol wounds inflicted by Marshal Link Cole who was moved to Joplin to avoid a mob and later jailed in Columbus. The case hinges on alleged willful malice and lack of provocation.

Ferdiet Kan Mitchell Gateva Link Cole Will Mitchell Cole Joplin Cale Columbus Link Cale

Plea for Cuba in Senate Debates on War and Atrocities

Senator Morgan of Alabama delivers a lengthy three hour speech in the Cuban debate praising U S recognition of rebels and denouncing Weyler as a brutal war criminal. He cites historical figures and asserts the United States must declare belligerency and end the slaughter of Cuban prisoners. The session adjourned with plans to continue remarks.

Wasursorox Senate Breall Chili Hawaii Morgan Alabama United States Cuba Adams Webster Clay Jefferson Fou Teen Islaod Frye Mune Mr. Morgan Gomez Cisnero Feorer Weyler Spain

Linton Gains His Point in Indian School Fight

In Wanusxeroy on Feb 25 the House rejected all Indian school appropriations for sectarian schools by a 93 to 664 vote. Linton, a Michigan Republican and noted A P A member, led the push to end funding for sectarian schools, citing past opposition and a statue controversy involving a Jesuit priest. Other items include Manitoba protest against Ottawa on Catholic parochial schools and a St Louis indictment of ex-treasurer Foerster for city funds embezzlement. Lincoln passes a cigarette ordinance banning use by under 15 within city limits.

Housein Linton Michigan Committee On Indian Affairs Pierre Marquette Wreeers Manitoba Greenway Ottawa Fonretel Liscors Neb Lincoln City William Lawler

Two Electric Novelties in Portable Carriage Lamps

A New York Sun report describes two electric innovations: portable aero lights for carriages and a moving advertising hat. Private carriages gain brighter electric lamps, improving visibility and style over candles. A silk hat lights up with red white and blue letters advertising a city article, flashing briefly while the wearer remains unaware. The setup uses a storage battery and a glove switch, with transparent letters fading between flashes.

Gorenashnye Bereety New York Ughtus Sumell Bolb Metropolitan Upper Broadway Thors New York Sun

Traveled Woman Jessie Ackarman Wins Noted Global Mission

Chicago temperance advocate Miss Jessie Ackarman, born in Boston and educated in Chicago, gained wide notice after a six year worldwide tour as a around the world missionary. She journeyed through Alaska California and many lands, delivering thousands of talks and preaching in numerous pulpits while serving in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.

Jessie Ackarman Chicago Washington Mijas Ackerman Boston California Life Saving Statlens Alaska Women's Chritian Tempeesnce Union Metropolitan Opane New York

Christianity in Politics in Chicago Promotes Unity

Chicago Endeavorers plan to organize church members for spring primaries and nominating conventions. Edward Page Gaston notes aims to rally Christian youth and secure voters on tickets with church approval. Major groups involved include Christian Endeavor societies Epworth Leagues Baptist Young People union and St Andrews Brotherhood. The YMCA will assist without formal participation.

Chicago Generitp League Edward Page Gaston Mations Christian Endeavor Societies Epworth Iragtos Bapties Young People’s Union St. Andrew's

Nonagenarian bowler bars corseted women in Kansas

Corwin of Wichita Kansas, aged 93, announced he could not bowl any more due to health strain. He greeted about 600 visitors daily last week, yet refused to treat women who wore corsets, frowning and ordering them to leave on sight.

Corwin

Burglars Ransack Governor Matthews House

The burglars who entered Governor Matthews residence appeared to have conducted a thorough search and removed valuables. They left only one cigar behind, a detail noted by the Chicago Tribune.

Matthews Chivago Tribune

Fragmented OCR musings on titles and teams from 19th century texts

The content is a garbled amalgam of quotes and snippets referencing titles, sports teams, and critics. It hints at a discussion of a prize or title and mentions Mr. Pratt and the Cubs, with stray attributions to Streeter and the New York World.

Revolt in Nicaragua Forces Martial Law Under Zelaya

News from Managua reports a northern and western revolt against President Zelaya. Martial law is proclaimed as the president rapidly impresses troops. Communication with the districts is cut, leaving details scarce and the situation unclear.

Managua Nicaragua Lake Managua Zelaya

Secretary Carlisle meets New York bankers in private conference

Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle and leading New York bank presidents met at the Fifth Avenue hotel to discuss sound financial legislation. The meeting, attended by members of the sound currency committee of the Chamber of Commerce, focused on views and strategy for the sound money campaign. A 2:30 Wednesday meeting of the chamber committee was set as the next step. Carlisle expressed optimism that both parties would adopt sound money planks and cited recent public debt issues as evidence of growing support.

Carlisle New York Secretary of the Treasury Fifth Avenue Chamber of Commerce Gustave H. Schwab Schwab Sound Currency Committee Chamber

No Revolt For Him Ballington Booth Retires From Salvation Army

New York February 25 Ballington Booth rejects leaders offer to head an independent Salvation Army and, after a private prayer with his wife, declines the position. He and Mrs Booth announce they will quietly retire from the army after years of service.

Balington Booth Salvation Army New York Ballington Booth Fie Goodby God Curcaco Booth Chicago Ensign Ludgate Salvationists Macks

Converting Heathen Described Immoral Laundry Case

Ah Sing known as Willie owner of a laundry at 548 Main street Lua is arrested in Foxp u Lac Wisconsin February 25 on charges of immoral conduct. Minnie Thom a local girl confesses improper relations. The case may be upgraded to a graver charge as police investigated.

Wis Ah Sing Willie Main Street Minnie Thom Wilkinast Ab Sing Best

Nature's Child Teacher Bala to the City

Rev Charles H Parkhurst in Ladies Home Journal argues memories formed in childhood by bright surroundings and natural environments last a lifetime. He stresses the home and landscape shape a child with sunrises rains and lightning as nature’s vivid teachers.

Bala Charles H. Parkhurst D. D Ladies’ Home Journal

Cross Bullets and Hypnotism in Aged Press Tales

A survey of advice on surviving a charging cross bull, skepticism about eye power, and cautions on relying on such theories. Also notes on hypnotism talk by New York Social Culture club experts and a distant Arctic Circle paper plan, plus a Philadelphia reporter exposing mistreatment in a New Jersey asylum leading to criminal cases.

Cross Butte Agricultural and General Press Gentteman Western Farm Journal Fruby New York Social Culture Club Dr. Drayton Dr. Beal Dr. Fisher Trulby Svengall Arctic Circle Circle City Alaska Yukon Philadelphia New Jersey

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