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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1896

Page

2

Turkish minister defends Turkish government in Red Cross dispute

In Jam 16 dispatch from Vasarretos the Turkish minister asserts the Red Cross has not communicated with the legation and criticizes international reactions. He argues the case centers on rights and questions whether aid tied to false accusations would be welcome in any country. He says no Armenian atrocities allegations have been proven by the Turkish government.

Vasarretos S. C Jam Red Cross Society Ite Alara Barton Ted Cross Ney Legation Red Cross Poly Wiabes Ander

Kruger Delays Reforms in Transvaal Volksraad

The Volksraad authorized increasing the state artillery by 400 men. President Kruger signals intent to discuss with the Rand later, urging calm to uphold sacred rights and secure foundations. The assembly adjourned to May amid tensions and legal actions involving Jameson’s expedition and political prisoners.

Volksraad Transvaal Pawronts Volksrasi Kruger Rand Vollsraad Tr. Jameson Bevevles Robinson

Convention City Fight for Democratic Convention Front

Reports from multiple cities show New York and St Louis leading a four city push for the next Democratic national convention with Chicago and Cincinnati arriving to bolster efforts. Cleveland’s bid appears out of the race while Utah and Maryland vote counts split in Senate contests and deadlocks linger in Mississippi and Maryland balloting.

New York Louis Wasurserox St. Louis Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Cleveland Washington Grover Cleveland Utah Maryland Charles H. Gibson United States Senate House Wellington Westcott Goldsborough Milliken Dryden Madd Torber Smith Henry Senate Shear Sree Golrough Westcots Rovers B. Dison

Free Homes Bill Passes Public Lands Committee

The Oklahoma delegate Flynn carries his free homes bill through the House Public Lands Committee after a heated debate. Other items include a Nicaraguan canal report, child placements to southern and western farms, a coast defense fund amendment, a death sentence for Cherokee Bill, a faith healer in Virginia, Manitoba election sweep, a boy’s boiler explosion in Missouri, a Johannesburg armed display, and two Nebraskan bank closures with reopens anticipated.

Committee On Public Lands Flyon Oklahoma Public Lands Committee of the House

Pension Talk and Debates Over Pension Laws

The House debated the pension appropriation bill with Republicans backing liberal administration of pension laws. General John A. Walker defended Union veterans’ reception, while Mr. Cummings assailed the pension office. Mr. Kirkpatrick of Kansas mocked fraud presumptions in pension cases, noting harsh scrutiny of widows and children claims. Senate discussed bond issues and silver, with Lodge and Allen clashing over widows’ preferences. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe paid county taxes. a man aged 60 was arrested for bigamy amid divorce proceedings.

Wastixeron House John A. Walker Manassas Appomattox Virginia Cummings New York Pension Office Bartlett Kirkpatrick Kansas Bureau Washington Senate Butler North Carcling Lodge Cogswell Allen Mills Lotharte Trout Lawcesee Kan Nathan Brown

Death of W L Moody Near Gardner Kansas

Kansas City Mo January reports the death of W L Moody a prominent stockman and farmer near Gardner Kan at All Saints hospital yesterday He was brother of D K Moody the noted evangelist and the Moody family loses a respected citizen and livestock leader.

W. E. Moody Kansas City W. L. Moody Gardner Kan All Saints’ Hospital Ile D. K. Moody

Five Horses Die In City Barn Fire At Hxouw Kas

A morning blaze in southeastern Hxouw Kansas destroyed a barn and burned five horses along with three sets of harness. Loss estimated at 150 dollars. Cause of fire unknown.

Kas

Weather and Disease Link Explored by British Research

A Royal Meteorological Society fellow analyzes weather related health effects, urging doctors to share data. The study links temperature, blood pressure, and air conditions to nervous system responses and disease patterns, noting seasonal shifts in mood and energy.

Subjarkas Pubic Health Department Rome England Royal Meteorological Society Pittsburg

Laughs by vowels set by authority rules

A quoted authority outlines a quirky system assigning character traits to laughs by vowel sounds. It notes A for fatherly openness, E for melancholy, I for timidity, G for generosity and boldness, and U as a pestilence associated tone of misers and hypocrites, admitting some truth despite exaggeration.

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Account book of Colonel Knowlton found in Windsor

Dr. Thomas Knowlton Marcy of Windsor has located an account book kept by Revolutionary hero Colonel Thomas Knowlton featuring notes from the Battle of Bunker Hill and a list of the killed. He will present the book to the Connecticut Historical Society as New London prepares for a May two hundred fiftieth anniversary observance led by the mayor and common council, board of trade and local civic and military groups.

Thomas Knowlton Marcy Windsor, Conn Thomas Knowlton Knowlton Bunker HI Marcy Connecticut Historical Society New London Board of Trade

Peanut Trust Formed to Corner Goober in Virginia

News from New York reports the formation of a peanut trust aiming to corner peanuts in Virginia. The move could push peanut prices higher, potentially to par with coconuts, as speculation sweeps through traders and investors.

New York George Francis Train London Peanut Trust Virginia

Innovation in Tires at New York Wheel Exposition

Inex pend tire advances highlight the New York Wheel Exhibition with a non puncturable tire, larger tubing, and innovative tire technologies. The display aims to mark a revolution in tire trade, with several improvements since last year and other notable features to attract attention.

New York

Belmont Vanderbilt wedding sparks alimony rumors

New York reports that Mrs. Vanderbilt may relinquish the $200,000 annual income from securities once under William K. Vanderbilt’s custody. The divorce settlement had left her independent of alimony, with terms reportedly being reconsidered amid ongoing society chatter.

New York William K. Vanderbilt

A Quiet Plirtation at Kingfisher Dissension

In Kingfisher last night Bi Plankard company performers clashed after deputy Robb accused Norton the snare drummer of flirting with Mia. The encounter led to a scuffle and public blame cast on Robb by locals in Dillwater.

Si Flankard Kingficker Ornanoms City Bi Plankard Kingfisher Norton Robb Mia Diillwater

Back to His Office McKinley to Resume Law Practice

Multiple brief items report on 15 Jan updates from various locales. Gov McKinley returns home to Caton to resume law practice in a rear brick building with a polished sign. Other items cover a makeup of a bride discreetly wed in Arc atson and a mother’s resistance.

Nicarages Nicaragua House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Hepburn Cleveland Canal Commission Congress McKinley Cotemura Caton William Mo Jn Arcatson Kan L. Letcher Ella Pendleton

Texas Cattlemen Meet Discuss Cattle Supply Value

The fourth annual Texas Live Stock Association session opened in San Ariosto with about 500 delegates. President Prior delivered the opening address noting a tight supply of Texas cattle around 260000 head, valued higher than last year. Also mentions County Treasurer Short Erwoop in Nebraska and a county treasurer W B Aldri leaving the country with financial adjustments.

Texas Cattlemen San Ariosto Texas Texas Live Stock Association Prior

Electric Lamp Posts in Copenhagen Lead City Illumination

A photograph from Copenhagen shows a cast hofrow lamp post used for electric illumination in Kongens Nytorv. The post carries wires underground, with lamp held by a weighted spiral coil. The system allows wires to reach the lamp in flexible ways, and the post serves as both utility and ornament on major avenues.

Copenhages Americas United States Canan Copenhafen State Department Washington Copenhagen Kongens Nytorv King’s New Market

Fashionable Hindoo mourning harms eyes in excess grief

A historic report describes Hindu customs where extreme wailing for a son or husband leads to eye damage or blindness. Crying is intense enough to turn lashes inward, scratch the eye, or form cataracts, with a noted case of a woman who mourned a beloved buffalo and lost both eyes.

Harper's Bazaar Free To Subscribers In United States

Subscriptions within the United States and Canada enjoy free access to Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. Address details appear to be Harper & Brothers Box 959, New York, with unclear postal routing.

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A Misdirected Petition in a Child’s Prayer

A New York Times quotation recounts a child sent to her room for meditation and repentance. From an overheard moment the girl kneels by her bed and prays “O Lord, consider how I am Arrested,” highlighting a comical mispronunciation in a domestic scene.

New York Times

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