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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1896

Page

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Defining the Bond Bill Clash in Kansas Delegation

Kansas lawmakers split 5 to 2 over the bond bill with Calderhead and Rice opposing the majority on whether more bonds are needed to sustain the gold reserve and national credit. Calderhead defends the 1875 law and warns against silver basis while Blue argues for minimal debt, describing fears of a Democratic trap and asserting the economy would falter without replenishing the gold reserve.

Stats Journal Wastivoros Kansas Wiihn Diffe Iit Congres Rice Calderhead Congress Cutten Cleveland Amar Reat Uulegel Blue Thoes Blue Greenbreks Teferior Ar. Hine Repubians Reing Bosna Secretary of the Treasury London New York Treasury Berlin Vienna Paris United States Lawanys Mr. Cleveland Bond Calderhesd

Kate Field Captivates Honolulu Audience at Leper Island Benefit

Kate Pietd drew a large Honolulu crowd at a concert for Molokai leprosy settlement victims. The Spanish songs and a tender ballad earned a genuine ovation, with women and men cheering and bouquets showered as she was recalled for encore. The performance raised thousands for island relief.

Molnkai Hoxo Eie Jan Kate Pietd Sil Honolulu Molukai Miss Field Kate

Heroic rescue at ice of Mar y and Miss Bragg

Edith Manary, eldest daughter of Reverend Mansry, broke through the ice in a May danger. Jolie Brage plunged in and rescued her, saving a life. Brage and Miss Mallory are said to be engaged to be married.

Jolie Breage Edith Manary Imparis May Enreri Asers Edith Manxey Mr. Mansry Jolia Brage Bragg Miss Mallory

Brewer and Venezuela Commission Headed by Brewer

Justice Brewer, named to head the Venezuela commission, has not yet received official notification. He may travel abroad to Spain or Holland for document verification, with sessions likely in Washington before February. The commission may require translators and expert examination of archives as part of the investigation.

Wasursotox Justice Brewer Venezula Cleveland Associated Press Brewer Washington Supreme Bench Bexin Auprema Court Justice Brower Spain Holland Guiana Brawer Medicas Tim Commission Albert J. Horton David Brower Kansas Teafvate Journal Horton Kanaas Judge Brewer United States Topeke England Raseie France Germany Uncle Sam

Disbandment of Drew Drew Poorly Company After Tonight

The Drew Drew Poorly company headed by Mr and Mrs Drew disbanded after tonight’s performance of The Bachelor’s Baby amid light business on a planned western tour. All players return to New York tomorrow. Also for entertainment at the Asylum special company of Kurtz end Yorke provided pleasing acts with juggling, plate spinning, and recitations generating applause. The Duchess Consplete in Naples notes the duke and duchess of Marlborough leaving for Naples on January 2 and planning to call for Egypt on Saturday.

McKoo Rankin Sean-Inn Dishards Hix Dramatic Company Maumruis Teas Dea Mraey Drew Asylum Pacialty Company Kurtz End Kurtz Yorke Naples Rowe Jan Duke Duchess of Marlborough Egypt

May Strike Recurs As Philadelphia Street Car Men Seek 62 Pay

Renewal of a strike threatens Philadelphia street railway service as conductors and motormen vote on a plan from Union Traction Company manager Bodine to give old workers priority over new hires. Workers demand 2 dollars for ten hours, while hours may be shortened and discharged members reconsidered.

Philadelphia Parapeceraia Bodiem Union Traction Company Tout Aight Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Bestorm Ford Welock Agether Shanl

Debs Sought as Strike Grim at Street Railway Headquarters

At the Street Railway Employees association headquarters the strike mood is grave. By 4 30 p.m. nine of ten divisions favored a strike and another fleet disruption is possible tomorrow morning. Eugene V Debs has been summoned and is reportedly en route from Chicago.

Puuapeiars Street Railway Eugene Y. Debs Chicago

Purcell Accused of Embezzling Funds in Receiver Case

In U S circuit court two suits allege that E B Purcell the Purcell Mercantile Co of Manhattan misused assets totaling about 20 000 during his control as receiver His wife received 7595 55 and 2706 50 was put into improvements Purcell and his bondmen wealthy county farmers face civil actions with possible criminal counts and a receiver Wagener who replaced Purcell last July notes the shortage. Also St Joseph theater interests move toward management changes with L S Crawford yielding control and mortgagee plans to foreclose while Lewis Selle and partners seek to bring new attractions to the Cranford property.

United States E. B. Purcell Purcell Mercantile Company of Manhattse Purcell Llanballec Sills & Cement Company E. A. Wagener Eiley County EH. Purcell W. E. Davis Carl Engel W. Levy Jacob Springer E B Purcell Jobo Boyles Watson D. Haines Bill Purcell EB. G. Wilavco Wagener Allon Selly Greamepan Whit ML. Crawfant St. Joe Joseph Herald L. SL Crawford Los St Joseph Opera Sousn Me. Lewis Allen Selly Greenspan Crawford Mney Np Inuerest Lewis Selle Mel Hudson Abu Judah Kansas City Sells Hudson Judah St Joseph Cranford Coates Dada St. Joseph

Morton Candidacy Promised Unified New York Support

New York reports ex United States Senator Platey stating Gov Morton is a presidential candidate and will receive the united support of New York’s delegation. He argues Morton has managed state affairs well and could run the nation with the same competence. An open letter is addressed to J M Keener Co regarding return of materials.

Platt New York United United States Platey Gov. Morton Thor Morton J. M. Keener & Co East Eighth Street J. M. Keener

Transvaal crisis rattles markets and Jamison defeat reported

The stock exchange reacts to Transvaal developments with Volatility as Kaffir securities slip and British chartered companies fall. Dr Jamison’s expedition forces are said to have been defeated near Johannesburg, prompting calls for retreat and a stronger colonial response.

Deere Johannesburg Loxnox Jay Exchange Telegraph Company Dr. Jamizon Sner Chamberline Colonial Office Dr. Jamidon

Lincoln Bowmar and Amand Lux to Wed Soon

Lincoln H Bowmar aged 31 and Amand M Lux aged 24 have been licensed to marry. Mayor Pellows is confined to his room with a severe cold but expected to be up soon. The YP S Evening the Third Christian church elected officers for the term: President Grant M Webster, vice president Edita Torrence, recording secretary Victoria Scott, treasurer Bimor Ile.

Lincoln H. Bowmar Amand BM. Lux Pellows Y.P.5 Evel Third Christian Church Grant M. Webster Edita Torrence Secrete Victoria Scott Bimor Ile

Pursuit for Murderer After Prescott Dance Incident

At Prescott Kansas a man named Messer drank and after an intoxicated quarrel with Sidney Stauffer, cut him with a razor nearly severing the carotid. The assailant Maccear fled with a stolen team toward the Missouri line as the sheriff and deputies pursue. The captured man would face a lynching if found. Stauffer, son of well to do parents, is not expected to live.

Voste Prescott Raner Messer Sidney Stanfer Maccear Missouri Line Stauffer

Gould a Commodity And So Shows How People Sell

New York January 2 Bullion dealers report active gold trading this morning with premiums at 1 to 1 1/2 percent. Prices quoted around 144 percent sale with firms reporting large sales and orders from major shippers. A reading bullion House has 2,000,000 in gold on a steamship approaching and the premiums are tied to impending government bond issues.

Dealera Reading Ballion House Woerra Apocie

Rob Police Station Thieves Cap the Climax at Fire Station

A burglary at a police station晨leeping drawer led to $25 missing from locked funds. Ned Cummins was arrested with $100.43, later recovered minus the $25, with $5 fine. Jailer Hopkins faced scrutiny as investigation began. Chief Wilkerson pledged action if a department member was involved. The police station faces scrutiny and a possible overhaul.

Ned Cummins al Hopkins Disbrow Arouk Cummins Wilkerson Leas Hopkins Isia

Severe Cold Wave Delivers Subzero Readings Across The Plains

January 2 report from Patz Mina notes a rapid temperature drop across Montana North Dakota and Manitoba with readings as low as 25 below in Quappelle and 18 to 22 below in Manitoba. Zero is reached as far south as Helena Glendive Williston Bramarck and Granilte Falls in Minnesota. The cold wave is expected to reach St Paul and western Wisconsin by morning with light winds and little snow.

Marth Patz Mina Rouckha Ag Dur Aitiin Aling Montana North Dakota Northwest Territory Manitoba Quappelle Helena Glendive Williston Bramarck Minnesota Granlte Falls Su Paul Wisconsin

Turks Agree to Mediate Zeitoun Insurgent Conflict

Zeitoun near Constantinople reports the Turkish government accepting mediation from powers to resolve the insurgent siege. The move places Zeitoun under armed Turk military oversight as negotiations proceed. Major Calvin Hood aids creation of a new Kansas City Live Stock Commission Company with capital of 150000, listing incorporators from Emporia Strong City and Kansas City.

Zeitoun Constantinople Porte NEW Live Stock Company Calvin Hood Kansas City Emporia B. P. Hood Kansas City Live Stock Commission Company Ki City Kew Directo Incorporatora L. P. Hood S. F. Jones Strong City T. J. Eamum L. A. Atlen George 4. Campbell John T. Megredy Kanwas Oly

They Talk Through Water in San Francisco Homes

A San Francisco Post report describes a western addition resident who hears conversations through running water in neighboring houses. By turning water on and off, two residents carry on long conversations as if they were in the same room, despite being twenty feet apart.

San Francisco Post Western Addition

Senate considers free coinage substitute for bond bill

In Jan 2 senate finance committee meeting at 12:27 no action was taken on the bond bill and tariff bill. The silver faction debated a free coinage substitute and elimination of bond authority. Senator Jones of Arkansas was tasked to draft a measure aligned with silver ideals for full committee review. Absentees will be noted when a vote occurs.

Jones Narada Benator Jones Arkansas Trius

Mind of a Great Painter Fades as Illness Strikes

Carnado June 2. John B. Bisit renowned artist of a half century ago died yesterday at home. He painted birds and landscapes and created a panorama of world scenes. He invented the rubber tip for a penknife and contributed to safety bicycle tech. Later life saw paralysis blindness and memory loss. He spent final years in a home for incurables.

Fas Bakr Dinetam Hospital Rabine Carnado Jun John B. Bisit Bere Taylor Houss Pcos Agdy Ark

Mayor Pingren Pushes Universal Transit Transfers Plan

Derner Jan 2 Mayor Pingree outlined a new plan to force the Citizens Street Railway to restore universal transfers and eight for quarter tickets. He previously petitioned the circuit court to compel reinstatement of transfer privileges the company cut last summer amid franchise extension disputes.

Pingren Fhe Bolt Sirnet Car Company Derner Pingree Citizens Street Railway Company Universal Triesfers Compan Citice Company Ravish Transfera

Claim Jumpers in Cripple Creek District Face Unpaid Claims

In Cripple Creek Colo Jan 2 an estimated 500 mining claims lack full assessment work for 1905 and have been dropped. Deaths noted include Mrs Jesse Smelser in Missouri after a sudden illness while visiting relatives in Topeka. Earthquake effects reported in Sedalia Missouri with water rising foam forming rumbling sounds then normalizing. A surveyor near Milford reported a vast prehistoric cemetery with thousands of graves and artifacts found in opened graves.

Cripple Creek Curie CreEk Colo Milford

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