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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1896

Page

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Does Not Wish renomination for Governor Morrill

A State Journal social column cites Keosas commentary on Governor Morrill, suggesting fatigue and lack of energy indicate he does not want to be renominated. Voters question his grip on prohibition enforcement and his aging leadership, with calls for renewal if he seeks it and hints he may quit.

State Journal Wasutxerox Keosas Morrill Gothenberg Morell Chen

Kansas House Restaurateur Rivalry and Letters Stir Docket

Special correspondent reports a contest in the Kansas House race with letters to the Republican chairman opposing a bill. John Downs of Marian vies for influence as Ky delegation members push to back him, while Page, who runs the senatorial restaurant and owns a Waeshipgiog hotel, is favored for the post.

State Journal Wasatroran Kansas Wasutsoron J. Dolly Jones House Restaurent John Downs Marian Downs Jones Page Waebipgiog Senate

Judge Keeler Hurt In Street Fall At Home

Judge Keeler was confined to bed after a fall at 623 Harriaga Street last evening. He slipped on the curb, injuring his hip and ankle joints, and was carried to a nearby house by a passerby. By morning, doctors reported the judge out of danger and expected to remain in bed for about two weeks.

Aukies Jonge Henry Keeler Judge Keeler Harriaga Street Ren Hogebsom

Crawford Defends His Opera House Story in St Joseph Herald

Mr Crawford denies the St Joseph Herald report about his theater. He says Mrs Selle Greenspan never owned any property in his houses and his late husband Allen Sells, was not a financer. He mentions a bank loan tied to 1909 panic and asserts creditors are not seeking opera houses, with Allen Sells visiting St Joseph recently and no agent role for Greenspan.

Josep Herald LN. Crawford St. Joseph Herald Crawford Selle Greenspan Allen Sells Central National Bank Mike St. Joseph House Lewis Seils St Fosops

Divorce Wave Ties Vanderbilt Kin to Belmont Heirs

The World reports Mrs Alvan Vanderbilt will wed Oliver Belmont, a divorced New Yorker, as rumors spread from New York society circles. The divorced Vanderbilt’s name links to Consuelo Vanderbilt and Duchess of Marlborough circles as marriage prospects unfold.

W.K. Vanderbilt Oliver Humant Alvan Vanderbilt Niver Balsiest Willie KR William &. Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough Mies Consuelo Vanderbilt Oliver Belmont August Belmont Gasing Agelo

George Apperson Dead Wall Known Hanssa Newspaper Man

George Tl Apperson a Topeka newspaper man died at his parents home in Oklahoma after a long illness heart disease caused his death He left journalism in Topeka transferred to the Globe Democrat in St Louis later became a Washington special correspondent before returning home months ago due to illness He was associated with several newspapers during his career

Hanssa Oklahom George Tl. Apperson Topeka Okshoma Mr. Persea Topekete

Emuria Police Court Case Docket Highlights 151 Filings

Exrosia Jao and 8-judge Culver report 151 cases filed in the past year, with 65 dismissed and 27 bicycle cases dismissed en masse. Of 181 filed, 40 for drunks and disorderly conduct and 15 for sale of intoxicating liquor. Also notes a Pilgrim Congregational church meeting series in North Lawrence led by Walter Williams. Governor Morrill appoints Samuel McConnell to Kansas City police board to replace Leonard Daniels. both are Republicans.

Exrosia, Jao J. F. Culver Washburn Walter Williamsburo College Pilgrim Congregational Church North Lawrence Moetises Lawrence M. C.E Morrill Samuel McConnell Board of Police Commissioners Kansas City Leonard Daniels

World Editorial Calls People’s Bond Subscriptions in Crisis

The New York World offers to take $1,000,000 in 3 or 4 percent bonds if Cleveland rejects the Morgan syndicate. It argues Americans will supply gold and subscriptions quickly, urging the president to appeal to all classes rather than rely on secrecy. Senator Elkins criticizes the syndicate and urges public advertising for bonds, pressing for faster action.

New York the World Cleveland J. P. Morgan & Company Cleve God Furalah Kikime Resmmson Senate Elkins Andescretery Treasury Tie St Lome Price Caffeey, Chilton Winconkin Murphy and Hill

Congress Adjourns Amid Finance Committee Turmoil

In WasatxaTox the Senate adjourned until Tuesday as Senator Morrill urged committee readiness on tariff and bond bills. The House session lasted five minutes with adjournment until Monday and the finance committee continued work on the home bill amid tariff and silver substitute negotiations.

Houses of Congress WasatxaTox Morrill Senate House Comenlires

Venezuela Commission Secures Quarters on Pennsylvania Avenue

A search is under way for quarters for the Venezuela commission and it is probable the offices will be located in the building at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Madison Place. The top officials in the state department include Assistant Secretary Rockhill and Librarian All. Leo Phillips of the congressional library may be called to assist.

Semeitcy Stace Jahrman Spaenal Qorris Prada Wasaravtox, Jax Beker Senure Vehich Interior Department Baker District of A Unitedtates Supreme Court Miller State Journal Washington Jan RK Paters Congress General Appropriations Committee Kansas City St Louis Panneyback Avenue Madison Place Wassmerox Pennsylvania Avenue State Department Rockhill Leo Phillips Congressional Library Madison Repass Topeka Santa Fe Rock Island Omaha Colorado Texas Kansas New Mexico Haton Kanana

Public support wanes as strike folds in city rail workers

Public opinion soured after a union strike on the Union Traction line. Amalgamated Association President Mahon denounced the action, Kirshner of the cigar makers urged a walkout, and violence erupted as workers clashed over the call. General Manager Beestem warned that noncompliant employees would be discharged at 5 PM with no reinstatement.

Wendelphibe Piiapetrnia Union Traction Company Mahon Amalgamated Association of Streat Railway Barloyes Kirshner Waiua Mabe Kiranner P. G. McGuire Beestem

Fire Rages Through Crest ox City Destroying Blocks

In Crest ox Iowa a massive blaze devastates the business district including the Summit hotel block and other buildings. Loss exceeds 200000 dollars as firefighters from Red Oak Villisca and Corralag rush to the scene to aid containment.

Crestox Jao le Ruging Summit Hotel Red Oak Villisea Coralag

Meeting of Western Roads to Prevent a Rate War

St Louis Jan 3 executive officers and freight traffic managers of Nebraska Kansas lines met at the Southern hotel called by Western Freight association commissioner Midgely to discuss export grain rates. Represented were multiple railroads including Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and Gulf Colorado Santa Fe. Conference aimed to improve unsatisfactory export grain rate prospects with two subcommittees to report differentials for Gulf routes and eastern gateways.

St. Louis Southern Hotel Midgely Western Freight Association Chicago Beck Isinod Weifie Sruesdale Jvanson Atwood Berlington Howard Efifar Miller Crosby Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Paul Morton Biddle Gulf, Colorado & Sante Fe Generel Polk Jilingis Central Haratan Kansas Nebraska Gulf North Atlantic Kanes

Record of Severe Cold Across States and Local Notices

A chaotic montage reports zero and subzero readings from Madison Wisconsin to Topeka Kansas with bitter wind chills and cold waves sweeping the region. Other items note a bond reduction for a grave robbery suspect and a travel assignment for a Kansas City drug store clerk, plus an old teething syrup advert.

Mansfield Out The Great Actor Retires From Stage

Richard Mansfield announces retirement from acting after current Lafayette Square engagement and plans a lecture career on The Art of Acting and The Actor Life. He will finish the season June 24 and end his theater span at the Garrick in New York in autumn. J Rodriguez confirms Mansfield will lecture in major U S cities and sever theatrical ties.

New York the Herald Washington Richard Mansfield Lafayette Square J. Rodriguez Mansfield Garrick Theater Rodriguez United States

Golden City Promise and Empty Dugout

A sunlit meeting with a lone man in a dugout leads to a wild boisterous tale of future Golden City. The man urges the stranger to force a colonel to boost population and progress, while promising a dollar a day to advocate for railroads factories and healthful living. The narrator, accepting, heads toward Indianola to deliver the demand and depart with provisions and blankets. Also an unsolicited advert for Bege's Hair Renewer ends the sketch.

Indianola Burnel Davids Golden City Lata Vale Thas Old Town Indianoly

Duckworth Insane in Probate Court Sanity Trial

Absalom B Duckworth, aged 44, is declared insane in Shawnee County probate court and committed to a state asylum. His wife Harriet Emma line Duckworth, named in a rambling note, is linked to a death motion. Duckworth showed affectionate moments with his sister and baby during testimony before his transfer.

Mra H.F. White Absalom Duckworth Ain Ja. HF. White Bira White Torexa Kas Shawnee County Harriet Emmaline Duckworth H. F. White Fillmore Street Topeka Kansas Ansarox B. Ducaworte Santa Fe Hancock Street

Wheelhen Suspended For Racing Eligibility Violations

Chas W Rogera of Hiawatha Kan receives a ninety day suspension for entering class races he was not entitled to. C A Mc Edwards of Holyoke Mass is suspended from all class A racing pending investigation. Gid of the LAW racing board announced the actions.

Chas W.agers Hiawathi Huschet New Yoak Jane Gid L. A. W. Racing Board Charles W. Rogera Hiawatha Kan C. A. McEdwards Holyoke Mass

Loan and Trust Company of Philadelphia Goes Under

The Solicitors Loan and Trust Company of Philadelphia, led by president Richard W. Clay, assigned assets to Col. T. Dewitt Cuyler amid turmoil caused by J. B Ritter in the estate department. Ritter reportedly traded in Indianapolis Traction stock, which fell from 58 to 2439, while the firm claimed assets around 1.2 million, largely tied to western mortgages.

Titers, Loan and Trust Company of Philadelphia Pamanerrura Trust Company Richard W. Clay Col. T. Dewitt Cuyler J. B Ritter Ritter Indianapolis Traction Compu Solicitors’ Loan and Trust Company

Dons the Red Cap Sunday Elevation of Archbishop Setolil

Battimons reports preparations complete for Sunday cathedral ceremony elevating Archbishop Butelli to cardinal. Archbishop to travel from Washington to St Marys seminary Mapem for overnight stay after arrival Saturday afternoon. Official dispatch notes advance guards of Goa Gomez and Maccon in Havana province.

Setolil. Battimons Butelli Washington St. Mary’s Seminary Mapem Goa Gomez

What Becomes of the Pins Examines Deterioration in Air

An elderly London resident conducts experiments on pins needles hairpins and related items to see how air causes disintegration. Results: ordinary hairpins oxidize to brown dust in about 154 days and vanish within seven months. common pins take 18 months to fully rust. brass turns green verdigris sooner. penholders rust nibs while wooden sticks remain largely intact. wax wicks fast. sulphur heads stay intact. polished steel beads last over 2.5 years. a black lead pencil remains practically indestructible.

London

Jameson Shot Said to Have Been Court Martialed

A brief report claims Jameson was court martialed and executed, with sparse details but noting military authorities conducted the proceedings amid wartime tensions.

Jameson The Evening Standard de. Jameson

Emperor William Sends Congratulatory Note to Krueger

Reports from Pretoria and London detail Jameson’s court martial and potential reloaning of followers. British and Boer forces clash near Johannesburg as rumors spread of a reinforcement being cut to pieces. Emperor William telegraphs support for Krueger and condemns external agitators in the Transvaal crisis.

Pretoria Jameson Black Watch Highlanders Akerenger Transval Ustthey Johannesburg Jobgonborg

Looks Ticklish Gold Market Draws Treasury Scrutiny

Washington officials fear a premium surge on gold bids in New York as traders bid up gold outside Treasury vaults. A raid or heavy withdrawal could force a swift bond sale end, prompting officials to watch developments with unease. The situation centers on subs and bidders amid the new roads market.

Wall Cmbady Jan Washington Treasury Department New York Treasury Sons Ees

New Bridge Bonds Printed for County Purposes

Fresh from the printer the county clerk receives 159 bonds at 1000 each for a total face of 156 200 with forty 25 coupons per bond. Interest 5 percent nominal, 4750 every six months. In twenty years total interest 75000. Purchase price expected paid on delivery next week. Uinrs Barton Offers to Go. Cricaco mass Armenian fate meeting. Clara Barton proposes a 500000 aid effort and potential spy expedition.

Hawke Tals Uinrs Barton Cricaco Clara Barton Cross Acciaty Armen

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Gare Kangas Ron Kansas John Howard Scott Tecrease Charles A. Moore Kacklay Jamee En Consardta Tn Bhe Keeler Hurt Belmont Vanderbilt George Apperson Empuria Trust U. 8 New York “World Venezuela Commission Creston, IA Wis George Pindo George Finch Sim Drug Company Lafayette Square Theater Mrs. Mansfield M.quad Amin Terbacker Bege A. B. Duckworth Wheelhen Havana Hinerow William Krueger England William Oavies Krouger Waites Lonpex Jen Jameruo Pau Transvaal Jutmodon South
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