11 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1896
Page
1
The Supreme Court rules on the Snow Hudson case involving Hudson as payor to the State Printership. Major Hudson runs up the Stars and Stripes in a show of civic symbolism surrounding the ruling.
The Supreme Court decides two cases on state printer politics. It rules that Hudson may possess the office while Snow must pay costs, and that Snow cannot recover the title in the disputed election, with mixed opinions from Justices Allen and Johnston. The decision delays and clarifies the state printing leadership amid partisan turbulence and constitutional questions.
John J. Ingalls denounces Cuban ancestry as degraded and unworthy of concern while criticizing Spain's rejection of a proposed $100 million purchase related to slave breeders in the South. He calls Hawaii diplomacy scandalous, alleging bribery and misdeeds by public officials and touts American interests as masked by self serving adventurers.
Readable dispatches describe Britain mobilizing large scale sea and land forces to deter Germany and uphold anti Transvaal views. Krueger demands escalate. Johannesburg reports indicate armament of the British fleet and anxious cabinet meetings amid looming crisis in Africa and Europe.
In Frankfort Kentucky January 1L a dying vote decides the Senate contest. Representative Irene Wilson of Nelson cast the decisive vote for Senator Blackburn while George Fulton, a lifelong friend, stood by him as he lay in room 7 at the Capital hotel. Wilson died that morning, breaking the legislature tie. Republicans 60, Democrats 67, Populists 2. Hunter favored by Republicans likely to win nomination and seat.
President Ripley of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, in New York then Chicago with Chairman Walker, declined to say if the sleeping car contract was awarded. An official source says the matter is not settled as the company seeks high terms for the franchise and the sleeping car firms resist. Meetings with Wagner and Lonmen company officials have occurred with little progress.
Mrs Alva Vanderbilt, ex wife of William Vanderbilt, marries Oliver Hazard Belmont in a ceremony at 24 East Seventy second Street New York. The couple depart for Marble House Newport after the wedding. Judge Hazen announces Shawnees county bar attorneys expected in court Monday for the Kepley case and grand jury sessions to begin.
A State Journal special from Washinton reports Representative Curtis re introduced a bill to curb foreign immigration by barring those lacking English literacy or meeting other criteria. The measure sets bond and health checks, targets anarchists and polygamists, and requires ship captains to ensure compliance before allowing passengers. It also covers minors joining relatives with proof of citizenship.
A semi official note will state Britain plans to inform Parliament on Armepis Transvas and Venezuela. The British time would share material points with the Venezuelan commission as discussions move toward reestablishing direct diplomatic relations guided by an American state.
A midwinter forecast hints at a brief spring then a sharp return to frigid air. Winds shifted from south to northwest by afternoon, with arctic breezes possibly sweeping the nation by tomorrow night amid hopeful notes for a Sunday. Also included is Mrs Rover’s Cream of Onion soup basic.
Reporters detail Ex President Harrison arriving at Fifth Avenue hotel this afternoon amid speculation about an imminent marriage to Dimmick. The piece notes denial by Harrison and highlights political chatter over possible effects on his stature and appearance in public life.
The bond syndicate that funded the New York Life company is collapsing as President McCall withdraws the $1006 in gold and urges J Pierpont Morgan to dissolve the entity. The Importers' and Traders' National Bank Equitable Life and Mutual Life reportedly will bid on bonds totaling 20 to 25 million in gold.
The Board of Lady Managers of Ingleside invites Edward Wilder to lead the Associated Charities moral task. The city will be split into thirty to forty districts with a lady in charge of each. Commissioner Hale agrees to assist with the labor and execution while upholding rules on refusing aid to households with able-bodied nonparticipants.
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