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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1896

Page

2

Contested Elections Foment in Kentucky Democrats and Populists

In Kentucky the Friends of Blackburn and Hunter brace for protracted skirmishes over contested Senate seats and the Wilson successor. Democrats threaten daily filibusters while Republicans seek to block. The election committee, drawn by lot, delays decisions as both parties anticipate long fights over two Democrat seats and possible unseating of two Democrats.

Blackburn Godfrey Hunter Wilson Blackbur Kagtman Youpkins Committee On Elections Hunter Sed Belaon County

Wreck of the Jeansette Cowan Off Vancouver Island

Ten days of cold and privation on a rocky bluff ended in the loss of seven crew members including the captain and mate from the four masted ship Jeansette Cowan of Vancouver inland. The tug Tyee brought fourteen survivors to Fort Townsend sharing a harrowing tale of the wreck and the fate of the crew amid the Boneyard of the Pacific Ocean.

Duver Sumac Sraitiy Wash Jeansette Cowan Vancouver Pacific Ocean Thin City Tyee Fort Townsend Etn

Kansas Bond Heist Shocks Town and Rail Route Is Traced

The Fayette bank robbery nets $5,000 in Kansas state bonds and cash. Two men fled by train, entering Montpelier by night and leaving with a Wabash ticket to Columbia City, with a route through Lo Rence suspected. The bandits are described as two men who hired a livery wagon and released horses to cover their escape.

Jenigan Avaram Mick Jan Fayette Kansas Lo Rence

Trains Tied Up As Sheriff Seizes Rail Cars

Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe freight traffic halted in Arcadia Kansas after sheriff attached a locomotive and six cars over unpaid taxes. Bonds of 6400.10 for Atchison and 1381.75 for Leavenworth Suburban line were in dispute. After five hours of court action, the lines agreed to pay under protest within five days and traffic resumed.

Atchison Road Topeka

Magnanimous American stance praised by British paper

The Standard lauds the cabinet move to publish Venezuela papers soon and commends American patience amid insults or menacing tones. It credits the magnanimity as influencing Lord Salisbury, affirming the value of friendship with America and addressing the American people with cordial candor.

Orga Uncle Sams Loxnox Venezuela Lord Salisbury America Wogisod

Horse thieves run down in Woods county pursuit

Inland Nebraska dispatch reports a gunfight with horse thieves near Woods County. Sheriff and posse engaged a six-man gang, Jeff Coates killed, three outlaws wounded and captured, one deputy wounded. six thieves escaped as the rest fled. Fremont, Dodge county beet producers plan suit over 4,000 owed by Oxnard Sugar mill for sugar beets. The suit questions state payment and the law's constitutionality.

BMI Peary Olo Woods County Jeff Coates Sheriff's Posse Fremont Neb Dodge County Oxnard Nebraska

Sympathy for Armenia Memorial Meeting in Detroit

A Detroit gathering of men and women yesterday week expressed keen sympathy for Armenian sufferers and contributed over 360 dollars to aid. The meeting adopted memorials to the U S government and to the Queen of Great Britain urging action to end atrocities against Christians.

Detroit Mick Joe Armenia United States Great Britain

Tolkemas Commits Murder at Van Rensselaer Street

Patrolman Michael Sammon of the Seventh Precinct shot his sergeant Timothy Charles Caotlin at the foot of Van Rensselaer Street yesterday. Caotlin died at Emergency hospital about two hours later in a cold blooded on. Bank Accounts Confiscate. Jonasynens Transtsal Jan. 13. The high court has placed an injunction on all back balances and property belonging to those arrested for complicity in the raeniation.

Tolkemas Berranu Michael Sammon Seventh Precinct Timothy Charles Caotlin van Rensselaer Street Jonasysnens Transtsal

Exhumation Planned for Jacob Katt Case

Arcumax Kan Jan 16 The body of Jacob Katt who died at Denton ville Dowipban county last week will be exhumed for autopsy. Katt was found dead on a road and believed to have fallen from a wagon. No wounds were visible and friends allege foul play.

Arcumax Kan Jacob Katt Dentonville Dowipban County Kant

Warrants Issued for 206 Mining Leaders in Johannesburg

A Johannesburg dispatch reports warrants for 206 leading figures in mines, stock exchange firms, and professional circles. Among those targeted are several Americans and Germans, including American engineer J.S. Curtis.

Loxnow Johannesburg Stock Exchange J.S. Curtis

Safes and thieves in Baldwin Bank robbery

Early morning bank robbery tale from January thirteenth recounts a safe blown by experts using nitro glycerine and electric battery. A hotel guest awoke, alarming the burglars who fled west after stealing a livery team. Cash remained untouched and a related telephony tax dispute in Wichita involves Chipchate. notices and market ads follow.

Batows Ken Baldwin State Bank

Boundary Line Debate mirrors Venezuela dispute with Alaska focus

Wasinetox reports Senator Davis rebuts arbitration, upholds traditional Alaska boundary. He argues islands cling to mainland coast lines, Cuba style, and Britain seeks a northwest route via Peace River to the sea. Davis warns against ceding Alaskan shores and highlights potential wheat lands and a western Canadian Pacific terminus.

Wasinetox Senator Davis Committee On Foreign Relations Alaska Davis Alaskan Archipelago Russia United States Great Britain Alaskan Northwest Territory Seaboard North Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountains Teuce River Pacific Peace River Britain

Destructive fire hits main block in Neb city

An incendiary blaze yesterday leveled a business district in Firest Cennford Nebraska with vast losses as a high wind aided the spread. The Commercial and other major structures were among those destroyed. In Ohio, Governor McKinley will conclude his term and Asa S. Bushnell of Springfield will be sworn in as governor.

Cennford Crawronp Neb McKissay Stepsoer Covennus Walliam McKinley Ohio Asa S. Bushnell Springfield Ofce

Julia Neilson Star of English Stage Gains in America

A long profile celebrates Julia Neilson as a premier English actress, tracing her rise from the Royal Academy of Music to London stages and her successful New York arrival. It highlights her mezzo-soprano voice, key roles at Haymarket and in Tree’s company, and notes on her marriage to Brad Terry. The piece also mentions Ida Fuller and Lole Fuller on tour and Davenport’s praise for Fanny Davenport’s supportive leadership.

Julia Nelson John Hare Bus New York London Julie Neilson Onncialis Adelaide Neilson Julia Neilson Neilson Royal Academy of Masie Wiesbaden Abn Royal Academy Randegger Joseph Barnby W. 5 Gilbert Misa Neileon Lyonium Cynisce Mary Anderson Tras Brantiogrism Hall Ruth Redmayne Haymarket Buster Julio Beerbols Brillant Drosius Ives Miss Nutton John Collier Mr. Jones Nelson Brad Terry Jules Neilson Lady Ormond Mrs. Ebbsmith al Very Boporsny Sunrend Canary & Lederer Ida Fuller Lole Fuller Tits Puller Salome Charles Henry Meltzer la Lole Paris Ide Fuller Wen Manny Davenport Fanny Davenport

Transvaal Tensions and European Reactions

Long dispatches from Loxpow report revived interest in the Transvaal question amid renewed Britain Germany strains. The naval show of strength boosts public confidence while officials warn at least one alliance against England may form. Reports also discuss Jameson raid claims, Kruger, and Kaiser Wilhelm II amid London Berlin tensions.

Loxpow Transvaal Great Britain Germany England John Bull Colonial Office Johannesburg Jameson Frapsrail South Africa Pretoria Rand London Krueger Standard The Berlin Frederick Victoria Prince of Wales

Reasons for Retiring from Stage say Mansfeld seeks praise

Richard Mansfeld writes from the New York Times-Herald office that he fears critics and worries about his career. He cites pressure from audiences in Galveston Fort Worth Dallas Grand Opera House New Orleans and other cities and notes A M Palmer offered to relieve him of management duties.

Richard Mansfeld New York Times- Herald Lave Times-Herald West Galveston Ft. Worth Dallas Grand Opera House New Orleans Aod Mansfield A. M. Palmer

John Brown Homestead Acquired as Public Park in New York

In Essex county New York the state acquires title to John Brown homestead, 244 acres, to be a public park in memory of the liberty martyr. A burial plot of about a quarter acre remains excluded from transfer. will be marked with a monument. No state funds for development planned. land could revert to the Field syndicate if misused. Governor Morton supports the measure.

State of New York Kate Fleid Kate Field Johnn Brown Essex County Liberty John Brown Field Syndicate Gev. Morton Marement

Naughty Sioux City Riot Sparks Police Resignation Threat

Sioux City Iowa June 13 Notice served on Chief of Police Young to clear the city within two weeks of criminals blamed for a carnival spate of burglaries hold ups and several murders. Businessmen complain the crises have sullied the city’s reputation and prompt action.

Sioux City Connel Young

Baltimore Grand Jury urged reinstating whipping post

Baltimore Jan 18. The grand jury in its final report recommended a whipping post be kept in the city jail to punish wife beaters. The report notes the post has not been used recently but argues it could deter abuse and serves as a strong warning against wife beating.

Baltimore

Tildens Remains Moved To New Lebanon Mausoleum

Samuel J. Tilden’s remains were moved from the family plot in New Lebanon Cemetery to a sarcophagus in the New Lebanon Mausoleum being built by executors of his will. the relocation occurred January 18.

New Lebanon Pousakeersi Samuel J. ‘Tilden Mauisoleum Mr. Tilden

Police Court Cases Preview in District Court

Fourteen appealed cases from Folles Court await district court action this term. Names include Frank Zimmerman for liquor selling, Louis Charonhas and others for liquor, several defendants for disorderly house, and assaults. Harrison visits Mrs. Dimmod. ex president Harrison meets daughter Mrs. McKee then Mr. Dimmicker home. Fire endangers banker James Keogh family in Stonarox Bay Wisconsin. A steamer collision reported near Bear Creek, Hesxny Virginia, with crew assisting. The Jounxau prints all the news.

Folles Court Ther Frank Zimmerman Lil. Tack Robert Knessler Louis Charonhas Clarence and Min Saunders F.J. Welle Monte Fred Beeler Wm. Michsel Stump H. Wate Sesault Schmidt Boutwell New Enfog Harrison Dimmod New York Benjamin Harrison Fifth Avenue McKee Mr. Dimmicker Bankers Home Stonarox Bay Wis James Keogh

Harper's Bazaar 1896 Fashion Journal and Weekly Home Reading

Harper's Bazaar promotes itself as a premier fashion journal and weekly home reading magazine. It features Paris and Berlin designs, New York styles, a biweekly pattern sheet with directions, and sections on men’s fashion, children’s clothing, and domestic topics. Readers can subscribe via Harpers Brothers with remittance by postal money order or draft.

Twentioe Harpeds Bazar Cenonary Ie Bazar Baxwox Barbe Omar Wivatrate Ongrave Geneat Paris Berlin New York Karmanne de Foxkast Faehlon Paria Mrs. Gerald Maxra Lovins Foot New England E. Wier Jerome Garper

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