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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1896

Page

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Sedition in Havana and Cuban camp dissensions

A special dispatch from Key West reports turmoil in Havana as Campos faces pressure from volunteers and business leaders. Calls arose to resign or eject Campos, with petitions to close exchanges and protests against his governance. Reports describe rival factions led by Gomez and Maceo, tensions threatening civil strife, and limited communications with the interior amid naval activity and political maneuvering.

Herald Key West Fla Adtices Havane Capteia Campos el Cheere Variaue Opinieh Boruses Volunteer Corps Igeist Panado Marin Het Matanzas Geversl Regula Havana Gomez Sod Maceo Diario Dé Marion Reforming Party Kfurle Nave Bean Laauregent Genetsis Maximo Gomex Aotinio Macea Maceo Neetoes Gomez Maceo Macco Vicw Mrengih Boweth Ie Teourry

Snow Hamilton case judgment tied to state printing profits

Referee Charles P. Spencer reports to District Judge Hazen in the Snow Hamilton case. The ruling awards Snow 475790 with a $139 fee for the referee’s services. The Hamilton Printing firm and Snow previously shared profits. a receiver later sold the plant for 19000. The court finds Snow liable for half the cash and profits since Rogers took office on April 1.

Heforee Spencre Snow-hamilton Charles P. Spencer Snow- Hamilton Hazan Snow Spencer Hazen EH. Snow Hamilton Printing Company Major Hudson Tate Hamiltons Hamilton Company Hudson Haferse Spencer Ince Rogeee

Populists at St Louis plan National convention site

National Populist members arrive to organize the party's national committee and set the time and price for the convention. Chicago, St Louis, Milwaukee, Kansas City, Omaha, Indianapolis, Dallas, and Atlanta are vying to host. Taubensch notes fusion talks exist but pledges the party stays middle of the road with currency as main issue. He cites Sibley as a possible presidential contender.

The People’s Party Chicago St Louis Milwaukee Kansas City Omaha Indiaeepeltz Dallas Atlanta Bimetaliia Union Sie Taubensch Jes American Bimeralie League Washington Taubeneck Sibley Pennylvania

Charity Ball to Benefit Topeka Poor Held at Representative Hall

The charity ball for Topeka’s poor, set for January 31, will be held at Representative Hall instead of Hamilton Hall. The state executive council approved the secretary of state using Representative Hall for the event, authorizing Associated Charities access to the venue.

Topeka Representative Hall Hamilton Hall State Executive Council Secretary of State Associated Charities

SELDENBERG BREAKS AND SHIFTS IN CIGAR DEALS

Weidenberg Steif & Co, New York cigar makers, filed an assignment to Milton. Guiter man without preference, assets $400,000 liabilities $275,600. Sheriff Kepley sent requisition to county commissioners for jail supplies as he readies involuntary guests. Separately, Chicago Clothing Partnership faced a $190,000 wholesale dispute before the court. National convention venue for WGQT U at San Francisco in October was decided. King Prampeh of Ashanti accepted terms of a peace offer from Cape Coast Castle. Boyle spoke on the eve, sermon titled No Room for Jesus aired to a fair crowd.

Weidenberg, Steiffel & Oo Milton Guiterman Avaety Kepley Priseiere Jath Coe Nathan Franelsco Gimband Sdn WGQ T. U San Francisco Losvos Exchange Telegraph Ca Cape Coast Castle King Prampeb Ieee

Pester Ben Marriage Rumors Sweep Ex President Harrison

Ex president Harrison remains in New York amid reports of an impending marriage to Mrs. Dimmick. Generals, family members, and friends discuss the possibility while Harrison dines with a private secretary and plans meetings with his children. A hotel scene and social notices accompany the swirl of speculation.

Jas Harrison Oucord Fifth Avenue Tibbets Fred Grant Hadieon New York Dimmick Mr. Harrison Russell Mra Moses Hauwell Harrison Parker East Tadlapopolia Gen. Harrison Hermen Mra. Drmmick Dad Lonchens Mra Collis Mra. Dimmick Gunete Ges Rela

Fight erupts as Georges Finney jailed after brawl

Officer Parcella arrests George Finney brother of Jim Ploney for intoxication on East Sixth Street. A riot near Fire and Adams causes George Crawford and Charles Crawford to clash with Finney. All three men are fined five dollars in police court after a brutal exchange ending with injuries and court plaster.

Jes Crawford George Ned Groves Parcella George Finney Jim Ploney East Sixth Strait Adams Street George Crawford Casrles George Charles Crawford Finney Charles Crawford Pinney Finner

Fire in the Midland hotel faults blaze in dining room

An early morning fire at the Midland hotel in Dialoy Koon district Kansas City caused by a crossed electric light wire damaged the dining room and led to an estimated loss of 1000 dollars. The blaze was brought under control with minor smoke throughout upper floors after tenants raised the alarm.

Kansas Midland Bow Guetta Katte Mannage New York Life

What Alls Whisky Another Distillery Goes Under at Frankfort Kentucky

Frankfort Ky Jan 16 The Old Jude Distilling Company of this county made an assignment to H J Walsoo cashier of the Deposit Bank. It is regarded as a bad break with all whisky in bond pledged as collateral for loans.

Frankfort Kentucky Old Jude Distilling Company H. J. Walsoo

Globe Trotter at Boston Finds Penniless Traveler

George Leonard arrived in Boston from San Francisco with $498 and many credentials. He says his cross continental trip began December 20 on a $2,500 wager and left him penniless upon arrival.

Boston George Leonard San Francisco

Amber dead well known Chicago Tines Herald figure Amber

Martha E Holden known to readers as Amber died at St. Luke's Hospital after an operation for cancer. Roald Clark and Charles H. Weller of Fort Bragg, Calif. inherit most of J. C. Kyle's estate. Weiler, once a Topeka clerk, did not relate to Kyle before Kyle named him as the main beneficiary. Departures from Topeka include H. N. Boyd and others heading to various cities. Mrs. Johnson of Boelock dies of dropsy. County awarded Mood contract for courthouse lighting fixtures at 1500.50. Gov Morrill's partner in the Morrill & Ja bank near death.

Weller Chicago Tines Herald Cuenco 3Ira Martha E Holden Amber St. Luke's Hospital Roald Clark Charles H. Weller Fort Bragg California J.C Kyle Topeka Kyle Kyle Aald Weiler Ed. McKeever

Brewers Seek Kansas City Funds for Topeka Paper Resubmission

John Walruff leads a brewers association delegation in Topeka to gauge support for resubmitting a newspaper project. A Mystic Brotherhood committee meets with Kansas City brewers to decide if funds will be provided. Attendees include Sty. Meury Wallison, a Kansas City attorney, in city for brewery representation.

John Walruff Topeka Brewers’ Association Kansan City Myalle Brotherhood Tuduieg T Shon Greenspan Focal Simon Kansas City Brewers’ Committee Mystic Brotherhood Brewers Walruff Meury Wallison Kansan

Pension Committees to Review Gr A R Pension Matters

The Grand Army of the Republic pension committees will meet in Wasmixeton to review pension issues and plan advocacy in Congress. Attendees include Benjamin Brooke, Gen. W. W. Dudley, A. Stan, and Attorney General Ketcham, with Gen. Walker presiding. He will urge businesslike pension administration and limits on widow pensions, while condemning fraud and advocating uniform pension rules for all widows and veterans.

Washington Wasmixeton Grand Army of the Republic Congress Benjamin Brooke Philadelphia W. W. Dudley A. Stan Watertown N. Y Ketcham Indiana Walker Nilicio House Committee On Pensions Pension Office Administration G. ‘A. Hhle Traudaiens

Lava Rose 200 Feet To the Volcano on the Sandwich

San Prancisco January 16 The steam ship arrived with news from Honolulu reporting renewed volcanic activity on the Sandwich Islands. The lava lake rose about 200 feet and widened to roughly 200 by 260 feet with strong glow visible from Hilo. No herald of further eruptions yet follows a quiet disappearance earlier in December 1894.

Sandwich San Prancisco

Chief Justice Fuller Daughter to Wed Mr Beecher

The engagement of Katharine Fuller, eighth daughter of Chief Justice Fuller, to Mr Beecher of Buffalo is announced. Marriage date planned later for March 17. The report notes the match has strong social significance and ties to the Beecher family.

Katharine Fuller New York Washington Dispatch Kathsride Fuller United States Supreme Court Mr. Beecher Buffalo Hlengy Ward Beecher

Hasty handling of corpses shocks grand jury in grove case

Testimony before the grand jury reveals medical students mutilated three bodies as a Van Fleet search party was detained in a lower room. Dr Misney and Prof. Colcord were questioned along with about twenty five witnesses. Meyer of the Kansas Tent and Awning Co gave conflicting statements about a body sack linked to Dr McClintock, with the evidence described as uncertain and slow to unfold.

Jercy Mra D. B. Colcord William F. Meyer Kansas Tent and Awning Company C.8. McClintock Ir. McClintock Meyer Mer Clintock Haying C McClintock Topeka McClintock Medical College Myer

In the Rotunda Gov Drake of Town Sworn in at Capitol

Des Moines June 16 In a grand ceremony Governor Drake was sworn in at 2 30 PM in the rotunda of the capitol before thousands. The inaugural procession formed on the west side and moved to the capitol with Governor Jackson and wife Governor Drake and daughter and state dignitaries aboard carriages. The crowd filled corridors and rotunda as the new administration began. Drake declared local option satisfactory and urged rapid consideration of proposed constitutional amendments and the re submission of a prohibitory amendment while proposing age of consent be raised to 15.

Drake Des Mores Tegen Capitol Jackson Gan Iowa Supreme Court Ator Allisop Gen. J. & Clarkson Larrabee Shermans Capitol Building Iis

Runaway Hack Turbulence on Kanene Avenue

A runaway hack attached to No 8 owned by Love & Cook bolted at Santa Fe depot at 2 pm and dragged driver O P R Strader nearly a block. He slipped, a wheel passed over his leg, the team swerved at Seventh Street and Kansas Avenue, striking a telepole. injuries described as slight.

Kanene Avenue Hack No 8 Love & Cook Santa Fe O. PR. Strader Seventh Street Kansas Avenue

Winter Weather Outlook for Southwest with Snow Likely

Weather officials forecast rain or snow with colder temperatures. Damp and cloudy conditions prevail along the Santa Fe and Rock Island lines in Kansas. Last night saw no rain or sun except light snow on the Santa Fe division. Colorado, Texas, and northern New Mexico report cool, cloudy weather, while southern New Mexico remains clear and present.

Sante Ie Rock Island Kansas Colorado Texas New Mexico

New York's Chances Seem to Grow Dimmer on July 7

On July 7, New York's prospects dim as rivals gain edge and conditions shift. Analysts cite mounting injuries and schedule pressure affecting the team’s momentum.

New York

Democratic convention fight shapes four city clashes at Arlington

Amid tense ticket distribution talks the four rival cities New York Cincinnati Chicago St Louis push claims as national committee plans doors closed session. Delegates lobby, votes split with June 2 and July 7 dates debated. final choice July 7 set by committee while Kinard Welton and others marshal support.

Wasnineros Jay Cacvass National Committee Comiulties Chicago Crain Col New York A Goodrich Martin J. Muse The Chronicle Shlenge Mr. & Logans F. Warrtty Pennsylvania S P Sherrip Hdiane Bdp Clayton Alabama Francis Proxy Arizona Win. Hose Arkansas MM. F Tartey Mlinois J. 4.Ardson Towa Charles W. Biair Kanney J. G. Prather Missouri A. J. Davidson Montana Tobine Cadtor Nebraska H. P. Keating Nevada A. W. Bailoway New Whampshire Miles Row New Jersey W. F. Sheehas M. W. Ransom Mort Caroeling We C. Selstikuw North Dakota Herice Noyman Alaska A. W. Taurman LB. Perguson New Mex Nibisch T. al. Richardson Oklahowa Caleb West A. Merritt Ayab Mhobert L. Owens Indiana Ane

We Say Thank You Now to the Country We Were Told

A garbled passage notes the foreign office received six more from the United States, mentioning Mr. Thomas and other unclear names. The fragment hints at an exchange of messages or acknowledgments amid a wartime or diplomatic context, but details are obscured.

Lonnos Jao Foreign Office United States Thomas

Irish American Bank Collapse Shocks Minneapolis

Neighborhood investors faced a bank run as the Irish American Bank, a state institution in Minneapolis, suspended operations amid rumors of weakness. The bank’s capital stock stood at 100000 with $285,775 in deposits, $109,919 subject to check, loans and discounts near 497,909, and cash and due from other banks about 72,553.

Eespendian Bane

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