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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1896

Page

2

Outwits Campos Claims of Spanish Victories Without Foundation

Havana reports a new insurgent dash into Pinar del Rio while Spanish forces push to hem in rebels and rumors of a northern coast expedition surface. Authorities say a Havana uprising plot is uncovered with thirty suspects arrested and eight indicted as police tighten port security.

Havana Mazimo Gomez Aero Rine Pinar Amakini Pinar del Rio Hayune Caie Bania Hondo Sem Menger Insurgenta Kgusias Iisvana

Steve Brodie Offers to Manage Mansfield in Lecture Tour

Richard Mansfield says Steve Brodie sent a Providence dated telegram offering to manage him and pay $1,000 a night. Mansfield indicates no intention to accept. Brodie’s message described as businesslike. Other items note political letters, a banker's killing, and local notices.

Richard Mansfield Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Steve Brodie Providence Mr. Mansfield Mansfield Brodie

GOV Hughes Impugned Over Territorial Corruption

Puormix Ariz Jan 11 Governor Hughes faces impeachment by a grand jury report alleging official malfeasance and damaged integrity. Territorial Auditor Leitch and ex congressman Myron H McCord are named as associates in the Hoard of Control group. No indictment was returned but calls exist for removal and a presidential order for investigation.

Puormix Ariz Hughes Congress Territorial Leitch Myron H. McCord Wiseconsin Grand Jury

Blackburn Nominated In Kentucky Democratic Caucus

In Feankront Kentucky on January 11 the joint Democratic legislature caucus opened at six. Fourteen McCreary supporters bolted the caucus as Blackburn won nomination after a twenty minute speech. Blackburn received thirty seven votes to McCreary thirteen with six for Brown. Bronston Martin and Thorne were chosen to escort Blackburn into the caucus where he spoke gracefully amid ovation.

Wourtean McCreary Hieckburs Feankront Stephenson McCreary Bronston Blackburn James B. McCreary Brown Martin Representate Thorne

Johannesburg disarming completed amid calm in Pretoria dispatch

Lexpos January 11 dispatch reports Johannesburg disarmed without mishap and Boer police patrolling the town. Kruger and executive shown cool resolve. government stability evident. Also notes Gould inheritance taxes across heirs and siblings, and Missouri insurance law ruling against the three fourths insurance levy. Additional local fires and legal actions accompany the brief.

Lexpos the Times Pretoria Johannesburg Kruger

Venezuelan unrest escalates as editor is jailed

In Canacas Venezuela on January 11, Senor Bricanc editor of El Patriarca and other Palacia partisans are arrested. Rumors of a British warship shelling Caracas prompt expert review. Admiral Walker aboard the Ceicago doubts shell elevation. Anti English protests persist with a sham battle ending in stabbings before police intervene.

Canacas Venezuela Senor Bricanc el Patriarca Andrez Palacia la Guayra Caracas Walker Valencia Ead Eng

Crisis in Venezuela reports British forces advancing into disputed area

Washington dispatch quotes Congressman Livingston of Georgia saying British troops are strengthening outposts and moving into Venezuela. He warns Crespo may go to war to prevent revolution, risking collapse of the Venezuelan commission and potential wider conflict.

Miritish Cmicaco Joureal Washington Venezuela Livingston Georgia Crespo Great Britain

Train Wedding On Missouri Pacific Steams To Inevitable Vow

Missouri Pacific engineer T T McGannon of Nevada Missouri was married yesterday in a aboard a moving train on a Coffeyville to Conway Springs run. The bride and a minister boarded at Caney with a brother engineer relieving the throttle, and the couple exchanged vows in a baggage-car ceremony as the locomotive continued on schedule over the 16 mile leg.

Ngineer McGannon Misouri Pacific Nevada T. T. McGannon Nevada and Minches Coffeyville Conway Springs Mr. McGannon

A Queer Memory In Court Exposes Gaps In 1874 87

In San Francisco on January 11 a preliminary exam in a extortion case against Mr. Davidson was resumed. Mrs. Davidson testified that her mind was a total blank about events from 1374 to 1587 and could not confirm details of residence, parentage, or identities of people named by prosecutors. She was held on $5,000 bail to face the charge.

Mire Davidson San Francisco Massachusetts Asvidson

Murder Conviction in Vernon County Case

In Vernon county circuit court at Nevada Missouri William Wright was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his wife in his city on June 7, 150. The verdict comes after a lengthy trial and reflects a stern ruling by the court. Wright faces sentencing scheduled later this month.

Nevada William Wright Vernon County Wright Innis City

New Year Opens With Uncertainty in Trade Yet Bonds Seen As Hope

DUN'S REVIEW notes the year starts with uncertainty slowing business. Bond sales offer future confidence, though early effects are unclear. Cotton and wheat markets show mixed signals as receipts rise. Wool sales remain strong but speculative, and pasture figures edge up in US and Canada. Bradstreet reports on weekly city clearings with year over year changes.

Atlantic United States Canada Ega Lnst

Debates on Colnings Substitute for Silver Coinage Policy

Senate discussions on the free coinage substitute for the House bond bill opened with Senator Jones of Arkansas arguing that free and independent coinage would relieve Treasury strain. Republican silver Senators later conferred to gauge support, predicting a Senate majority of about three votes for the substitute, with no postponement needed even as new Utah senators approach.

Jones Colnings Wasnisotoy Senate Arkansas Treasury Department Wasatleton Utah

Mob Foiled in Celina Town Takeover

Reports from Naswvints Tennessee say a mob of fifteen led by McClure Williams attacked Celina on the Upper Cumberland River last Tuesday. A clash left four men dead including Williams and a deputy sheriff. Ed Parrott, who had killed Williams' brother weeks earlier, was also involved. Details vary, but fatalities occurred amid the confrontation.

Tenn Jan Gfteen McClure Williams Celina Cumberland River Light Williams Ed Parrott

Women Plan Crusade Against New York Mashers

A New York City crusade by women proposes to challenge men who insult pedestrians. They plan to deploy strong women with plainclothes detectives to identify and report offenders, aiming to curb street harassment and push police involvement. A Boston physician and Captain Pickett support the move.

East New York City Vigilance League Pickett West Thirtieth Street

Professor Strumberg’s Piano Practice Sparks Friction

In a quarrel over hours of piano playing neighbors complain that Prof Strumberg’s constant practicing disturbs them. He is noted as a leading authority on music theory, though the dispute centers on his practice rather than his expertise.

Xheers Strumberg Mez

Jumpers Up Horse Show Prompts Riding Style Debate

An observer argues horse show jumping rewards flashy show ring technique over hunting field ability. Capt. Hayes notes promoters prize showy, unsafe tactics that ignore field realities, while critics stress riders must adapt style for field conditions and proper balance on landing.

Wiela Huntgman Capt Hayes England

Bells on Cattle Supposedly Drive Off Coyotes in Washington

A Glen Rock Washington rancher reports placing bells on hundreds of cattle to scare away coyotes. Since belting the herds two months ago he has not lost a single animal, whereas prior losses ran about one steer daily. Coyotes plague Washington and Oregon farms despite efforts including poisoning, shooting, and roundups, with wolves sometimes as troublesome.

Glen Rock Wash Washington Oregon

Beauty and the Bark Bathing and hunting notes from Maine and Vermont

The piece urges daily sponge baths and periodic tub baths for skin health, even suggesting alcohol or vinegar in bath water for strength. It then reports a white fox sighting near Flagstaff Maine where sharpshooters have failed to hit it, stirring local hunters. Finally it notes Vermont liquor licenses under prohibition, listing counts in Rutland and Montpelier as examples.

United States Vermont Rutland Montpelier

Times Have Changed Candy Exchange in Marriage

Mrs Darley pouts that her husband brings less candy since marriage. He retorts that beefsteak costs more now. Oakland Times notes a domestic quip reflecting changing times and budgeting in a humorous local column.

Harper's Bazar Postage Free to All Subscribers

Subscriptions receive postage free delivery to the United States Canada and allied territories through the Harper’s Bazar service with details on box and address handling for readers in multiple regions.

Dotted States Canadas Mates Brothers P.O

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