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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1896

Page

3

Will Tour King Presents Wrestling Offer

King agrees to tour the West with a trainer provided by Emerson paying all expenses for a year long venture across Kansas Missouri Texas and Colorado in hopes of elevating his wrestling status. If successful he may earn about 14400 from government aid and join prominent sporting men with plans to debut against T A Woods in Hamilton Hall.

Jeck King Thomas Emerson Eskridge Kansas Miseouri Texas Colorado West Inkeneaat Emerson Indias Carlos Curtis King Batt Lim Ring T. A. Woods Hamilton Hell

All Sorts of Sport and Odd Records at Auction

A chaotic report notes 60 cocle record styles listed by Chairman Gioun AS Bernard bidding 82,250 for a St Bernard at Birmingham England auction the highest price yet. The Grand Nutins Curling club plans season events with the Gorton medal as the key match. Genbowski is named as the top money maker with a rumored 10,000 in earnings and a leading stable. Russia's betting scene mentions several royal figures bicycling, while Slavia is praised for care of a year end condition. Stayin oat appears in a garbled line about management and loyalty as Alitohell’s future looms.

Gioun Bernard Birmilnghan England Uaid St. Gernard Grand Nutins Curling Club Gorton Genbowski Alitohell Bins

Fortune Teller Story Attracts Police In Chicago Street Tale

A first name misread led officers to a roving fortune teller who claimed color and altered initials. The tale mirrors Stump McMichell’s yarn about Robinzon L, who visited Ric house on Pittescuth and Quincy yesterday. Stump grabbed a peck ofkyards and foretold Hakinson’s fate before police intervened. The cases will be heard this afternoon.

A. A. Rovingon Hakinson Soul

Turned Off the Water by Rebel Tramps in City Jail

Five vagrant men in the city prison refused to work and shut off the water supply. The jailers threatened restraint and possible county jail transfer while one inmate claimed labor union ties with the Brotherhood of Lilies. Damages valued at 190000 were threatened as a suit if released or forced to work.

Potee Disbrow Brotherhood of Lilies de Pan

Britain seeks control of the Nicaraguan canal report

A Washington report says British interests aim to control the Nicaraguan canal and pressure to annul the existing corporation charter. If confirmed, it could raise a major U S British dispute over the canal project amid Nicaragua’s government, British capitalists, and American concerns.

Great Britain New York Aspeci Washington United States Nicaragua State Department Maritime Cans

Horseradish license sparks Topeka grower protests

Police Matron Thorpe says city horseradish license costs hurt families and forces some sellers to quit. At least twelve Topeka families rely nearly entirely on horseradish income. with licenses set at 4 to 5 dollars many cannot pay and turn to charity.

Topeka Thorpe

Abner vows no support after marriage in Justice Court dispute

Abner Brown pays $1 plus $75 costs for refusing to support his bride of one month as witnesses describe Mrs. Brows as a bright young woman. She claims she forced Rise to marry, while the case unfolds in a small Lake County context with locals noting the dispute and allegations.

Abner Tie Guy Brown Bilyer Lake Brows Rhoda Kennedy Cuiaso Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Paulina Street Bediy

Boy Learns Cost Of Killing Bird With Toy Gun

A Newtonville boy, ten, received a toy gun with a promise of a dollar per crow. After a sparrow is killed, he lamented the act and feared the bird could not fly. The father reflects that he values the boy's compassion over marksmanship.

Newtonville Cun

Napoleon at Night Watches and a New York City Kiss Trial

Napoleon the Emperor sleeps through dawn as troops surround him. a Century excerpt notes his caution. A New York dispatch reports Costes Dreseler chased by four women who kiss him publicly. the judge fines the four women two dollars each, sparking debate on new women.

Napoleon Amsteriltz Bonaparte W. M. Sloane Gil Flace New York City Dispatch Costes Dreseler Allen and Rivington Dreseler Drescier New York

Senators Drift Over Bond Call Issued Last Night

Posting sources note secrecy and uncertainty as senators discuss Secretary Carlisle's bond call for 100 million dollars. Teller favors a popular loan but doubts the full amount is needed. Administration and treasury officials anticipate syndicate bidding and possible private subscriptions, with market prices already reflecting substantial premiums.

Wasursotox Carlisle Harris West Dinance Committee Gorman Morrill France Committee Teller Tellier New York Senate House Canton Appropriations Committee United State Basia Curlisyes

Congressmen Views on Bond Terms Spark Debate

During a Washington session Mr Walker of Mascachueete warned that issuing thirty year bonds would be condemned soon and that ten year bonds should be favored. Rep Hepburn questioned Senator Hillns defense, while others expressed approval of offering bonds to the public but regret over the delay before results.

Rep Hilln Hc. Dingtes Generel Hepublic

Market Report Predicts Bearish Opening For Wheat

A market digest from Chicago and Kansas City notes wheat opens lower amid government yield estimates and larger northwest receipts. May futures show slight gains, corn and oats hold steady, hogs and cattle strong with rising pork prices.

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Robert Nichols Killed in Accident at Lamar Train Yard

Robert Nichols, a well known Santa Fe worker, was knocked from the top of his train at Lamar by a water tank spout this morning and killed. He leaves a wife and child in Dodge City.

Robert Nichols Santa Fe Lamar Col Hantiano Kan Iekamisa Dodge Cite

Tenfost Gas Explosion Rocks Chicago Apartment Building

A natural gas blast tore through the Tenfost apartment house at Pitty-serand and Cottegu Grove avenues, injuring an engineer and causing panic among about 300 inmates. One worker suffered bruises while others escaped with non life threatening injuries.

Tenfost Pitty-serand Cottegu Grove Avenue

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