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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1896

Page

3

Minister Page Joins Temperance Plea in Leavenworth

Rev William N Page pastor of First Presbyterian Church outlines support for statewide prohibition resubmission and enforcement. He condemns lax temperance efforts, urges governor to enforce the law, and calls Christian voters to rally for a revival and strict police action. Also reports on local incidents and other brief items from Leavenworth and surrounding areas.

Leavesworth Wm. N. Page Pirat Presbyterian Church Pege Leavenworth Thie Manor Sisi Waw Farm Useether Leavyenworth W. C. TU Metroguilitan Police Wemselves Metropolitan Police

Protection for Potwin map fire drill and council action

A Potwin map demonstration shows how easily fire could be started near the schoolhouse. The council debates fire protection extinguishers, authorizing a committee led by FP G Willard to act and likely place about two dozen extinguishers citywide at an estimated cost near $390. Separately, D T Palmer's recovery from a recent bout of insanity at the county jail is noted, with treatment under Dr T W Peers. Ezra Parks and Mattie Eshom are reported married quietly by Probate Judge Wood. Refunds and local business notices follow, including Dr King’s New Discovery endorsements.

Potwin Aglu Fe Theo Hs Mae FP. G. Willard DT. Palmer D T. Palmer T. W. Peers Wood Ezra Parks Miss Mattie Eshom Persos Mrs. Fulks Pareots Meriden Mra. Fulks

Valued Canines and Parades at Westminster Show

The Westminster Canal Beach show reports sales including Hell Gate Defender a St Bernard at 2500 and Great Dane Champion Major McKinley paid 1500 by General Terence of Chicago. Multiple breed parades divide dogs into brigades led by St Bernards bulldogs and Danes while judges noted eye color mismatch in a Dalmatian.

Westminster Keanel Beach Phelpa Davis Tiers Pensioner Ll M.D. C Borden General Terence Chicago Major McKinley William H. Reynaldy St. Bernard Hell Gate W. Gould Bro Bes Sir Walter George Scott Trevor Cara Miss Whitney Cugar M Bloudgood Miss Crawford Pena Prika St Bernards Raper Perry

Pearl Bryan Murder Trial Moves to April Postponement

In Cincinnati February 25, William Wood charged with attempting to commit abortion appears in police court with lawyers Davis Blackburn Matevo and others present. Bail lowered to 3000. Father Rev D M Wood defends son amid controversy over Pearl Bryan case and letters. He describes Jackson as misguided and recounts alleged enticements and false impressions used to influence Will.

D. M. Wood Jackson Nev Commercial Gazette Wood Caldwell Pearl Wil Scott Jackson Pearl Bryan Share Will Gillespie Greencastle

Ancient Order of United Workmen Gather for Grand Lodge Meeting

The town fills with Ancient Order of United Workmen members arriving on Westar trains. Delegates read and candidates for Grand Master and Medical Director are discussed. Key offices are named including W. M. Wallace, J. Griffin, and Wm Cross. Second degree work shown by Capital lodge Topeka. Tonight a reception is planned for visitors and members families.

Celekecing Hall William Cross Hansas City Kan William Morgan Lansing Grand Recorder Forde T. A. Beck Topeka Wallace Kingman Wheeler Capital Lodge No Workmer Order

Grave Robbery Case Presses Kaneas Counties Judge

Luther Taylor of Jobeson County Kaneas searched dissecting rooms and pickling vats for his wife Mae bel Taylor who died at 19. He and friends visited medical colleges, examined about fifty corpses, but Mae bel’s body was not found. A reward is offered, and the family protests the outrage. The second item notes the Digby bill passed in Washington to exterminate Alaskan fur seals pending international regulations.

Shirley Rogers Hogars Lanstog Kansas Fesunt Shirey Consta Johnson Conny Kaneas Gry Luther Taylor Jotueca County Kaneas Maebel Taylor Jobeson County Kausae Taylor Sore Frienes O'Hare Hayde Mra. Taylor Riverview Ylor Nuttekeo Savons Dobuson Pal

Depew Says He Never Declined Kansas Invitation

New York reports Dr Chauncey M Depew clarifies he was never invited to speak at Lawrence Kansas nor did the faculty decline any engagement He notes a misquote claiming he refused over religious creeds and explains his remarks were about a hypothetical legal address and not a real invitation He emphasizes no invitation existed.

To State University New York Chauncey M. Depew Lawrence Kan Seiior Ingervoll Depew Sam Colonel Ingersoll Kursus School of Learning

Tony Smith Found Key Matson Murder Witnesses

Chief Wilkerson reports Tony Smith and his wife, crucial witnesses in the Matson murder case, have been located and will attend the March trial. After a long search spanning Topeka, Kansas City, and St Louis, investigators recovered a link to the Nevels family and the sling shot tied to a boot, tying the couple to key events in the case.

Tony Smith Matson Wilkerson Tashunt Smith Smiths Clief Sherif Burdge Topeka Ake Sire Smith Houavas City Saith Nevels

McKinley Leading in Three Western States for President

A Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio canvass shows McKinley leading with Quay as a strong second in Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania. West Virginia indications favor McKinley unless Senator Elkins pivots, while Leland’s faction shows solid organization.

Ohio Fayott Primeone Pennsylvania West Virginia Isne McKinley Studtor Quey Reed Piladelphia Quay T Hat Elkins

Anneke Jans Delusion Sparks Banter and Legal Claims

A Detroit letter writer, Mr. Thomas G. Shearman, rebuts Anneke Jans estate claims calling them a swindle and urges readers to dismiss fantasies of large inheritances from Trinity Church, the Bank of Holland, or the Bank of England. The message condemns pretenders seeking fees and urges people to attend to their own affairs.

Shearman Auxteuws Meirs Thomas G. Shearman Detroit Tribune Anneke Jans New York Avery Trinity Church Bank of Holland Bank of England

Ward's Release Secured in National League Shakeup

Feb 25. Representatives of the national and minor leagues gathered at the Fifth Avenue hotel to discuss yesterday’s actions. Ward has been released from the New York club reserve, a blow to President Freedman who valued him as a key player. Ward supporters celebrate his victory and return to prominence. Postmasters Kansas Ticket. Chairman Richardson arrives in Topeka to chair the Democratic state committee meeting. He opposes free silver, arguing gold-backed states with large electoral votes influence policy. He pledges a straight party ticket in Kansas this year. J B Johnson Meetings. Large gatherings in Jordan’s Kell to back Judge J B Johnson for national committee seat. Speeches by Iverson, Brown, Grant, Leonard, and Guy. A Johnson meeting set for Fifth ward Thursday evening.

Actios Yous Fifth Avenue Earay Jona Ward New York Freedman Ward Legion Postmasters Kansas J. 5 Richardson Democratic State Central Committee Topeka Clairman Richatagon Eays Ken‘gas J. B. Johnson J. B. Jobogon Jordan's Kell Third Ward J. B Ivinson John M. Grown W. L. Grant J. L. Leonard James H. Guy Johnson Fifth Ward

Market Report Opens With Cables Boosting Wheat Strength

Wheat futures gained on stronger cable signals with May up to 66 60 and advancing, then easing to 66 44. Northwest receipts rose modestly while corn and oats showed firm openings. Hog receipts surpassed expectations with May pork down to 9.90 then rallying to 9.745. lard and ribs moved to 5.55 and 5.15 respectively. Cattle and sheep receipts and prices were steady to firm, with hogs estimated at 32,000 tomorrow.

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