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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1896

Page

2

Mills of Texas Attacks Cleveland Policy in Senate Debates

In Washington on January 16 Senator Mills criticized the President and Secretary of the Treasury over financial policy. He defended free debate, warned against bond debt, and attacked silver coinage as a remedy while praising the executive personally. Senator Peffer urged repeal of bond issues and parity of gold and silver, with Hoar prompting his Millennial remark. The Senate planned to continue debate and expected a Monday vote on government obligations.

Mills Secretary of the Treasury Senate Bod Treasury Joe Geoke Mc Pugh X Mod Peffer Kansas Petter Hoar Peifer Ff. Pefter Wolcott

Pension Bill Debate Highlights Alleged Executive Encroachment

In Wasrtsorom on January ia the House spent another day in fiery debate over the pension appropriation bill. Republicans and two Democrats attacked the Wilson administration for encroaching on the legislature, denouncing the President for a letter read before the vote. Mr Grow of Pennsylvania attacked executive overreach and compared Democrats to Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold in condemning the administration. East Lynne banker W Young, a setter in Missouri, assigned yesterday with unknown liabilities.

Jan Dili Megas Graw Pennsylvania Legislative Tebecot Carlisle Catchings Wilson Congress Grow Mr. Crowther Missouri Judas Iscariot Son of God Benedict Arnold Pees

Bank of Waunets Fails Amid Straton Ties

Jan 16 report from Wavetta Nebraska states the Bank of Waunets with cashier S C Henry failed to open due to complications linked to the Bank of Stratton which failed last Monday. End liabilities are said to reach $25,000 with facilities at $1,200. Also Iowa Democrats nominate Judge Babb for U S senator.

Nebraska Wavetta Neb Bank of Waunets S C Henry Bank of Stratton Iowa Wes Mores Amocus Judge Babb United Brales

Balfour Defends Monroe Doctrine in Manchester Speech

Lord Balfour, England's first lord of the treasury, said Britain warmly backed the Monroe Doctrine seventy years ago. He warned against war between England and the United States and urged that no statesman ever advocate such a crime against civilization.

England Lospey J. Balfour Treasury Manchester Legaties Great Britain North South America Mr. Balfour United States Tlre Presidel Monroe

British move to resume talks with Venezuela over boundary

Jan 14 report says Britain seeks diplomacy to re open relations and negotiate a boundary with Venezuela without retracting Lord Salisbury's refusal to arbitrate. Venezuela would likely reject any treaty compromising territorial claims or ceding land for money, citing constitutional objections raised by authorities like Gamal Bianco.

Venerosta Hus Lord Salisbury Venezuela Britain London Gnamaa Bianco

Breakin g Home Ties and Dividing Farm Property

A Tennessee case ends in divorce with property to be split equally when a fight breaks out among family during division. A daughter is killed and a father and one son are fatally wounded as revolvers are fired. The incident occurs as the 30 year marriage unraveled under court order.

Pwo Cwarraxoogs Tenn Dun Joe P. Hore Jonsaboro Will

Jewish Maiden Club Organizes to Study Parliamentary Law

In Colorado women form suffrage clubs with youthful members from 18 to 14 years, led by President Amy Mon. The Denver Denver Jas. 16 report notes this club as the only girly club yet organized and federated in the United States.

Denver Jas Colorado Ita United States Mis Amy Mon

Allison Brenominated for United States Senator in Des Moines

The Republican joint legislative caucus met yesterday afternoon at Des Moines Iowa. Representative Allen chaired and Senator Ellis nominated W B Allison for United States senator. Speakers lauded his record and his presidential viability. Allison received a unanimous rising vote for the nomination and an ovation as he approached the Speaker's desk.

United States Des Mores Iowa Jan. St Allen Ellis W. B. Allison Allison Allison Appo Byers Desi Allson

Rebels and leaders vie for nomination across parties

A sprawling late edition item reports Congressman Henry A. Johnson opposing General Harrison for the Republican nomination, preferring to face defeat rather than compromise self respect. It also notes Senator Allison’s confirmed bid and a Manitoba vote defending Greenway, plus assorted local incidents in Kansas City, Matta Bend horse disease, a buffalo head sale, and Birmingham rats undermining the city.

Harrison Waanixerox Henry A. Johnson Indiana Congress

Oklahoma Law and Outlaws End in Vigilante Hangings

A farmers and ranchmen vigilance committee near Jaqua's store south of Fort Holmes captured and hanged three desperadoes Tom Foley Wild Horse and Marina after a store robbery and assault on a woman. Foley claimed two others named Bob and Bill Christian fled. The posse pursued the gang all night and Foley died in a hut after a dynamited breach. The committee remains active in pursuit of the remaining two escapees.

Oxoa O. T Jaqua Fort Holmes Tom Foley Wild Horse Marina Crissy Crossing Foley Bob Bill Christian

Bill Doolin Arrested Last Oklahoma Outlaw Captured

East Gorerne C T Jan 14 The last of the noted Oklahoma outlaws is captured United States Marshal Nix received word Deputy Marshal Tigham captured Bill Doolin at Eureka Springs Ark and will move him to Guthrie. Destitution Newfoundland St Jones N P Jan 16 a thousand families in St Sodus lack food fuel and clothing and face four months of hardship without relief, city clergy plan a relief effort, government aid needed.

Oklahoma East Gorerne C. T United States Nix Tigham Eureka Springs Ark Bill Doolin Guthrie Newfoundland St. Jones N. P St Sodus

Contempt of Court Arrest for Mrs Hooper in Missouri

In St. Joseph Missouri Judge Woodson ordered Loy Marie Hooper jailed for contempt of court. The commitment was stayed while a regas hearing is pending. Hooper, well connected and wealthy, was tied to a failed firm where a receiver was appointed and about 5000 remained unreturned. She vows not to produce the money and may go to jail.

St. Josefn Woodson

Fright at Height Baffles American Doctor in Paris Tale

Dr Edward Lenelny recalls Paris cases of elevation fright where sane individuals become terror struck at height. A sailor from Alsace showed extreme fear atop a 125 foot roof, dilated pupils and profuse sweating as he resisted leaping. He later died in a balloon ascent near Dieppe.

Edward Lenelny Paris Sayabe Terra Firma Dieppe

A Horse’s Long Fart

John Martino of Reliance Delaware recovered his horse and carriage after a three week disappearance. The horse, nearly skeletal after seventeen days without food, was found jammed between two trees in the woods and is now recovering at home. Martino believes the horse wandered off with the carriage and became trapped by the trees.

John Martino Reliance, del

Making Hades Belt and Headlight Fire Tale

A North Dakota man recalls a Northwood Headlight issue vowing drastic measures before its office burned to the foundations. Major A W Edwards of the Margo Argus and Daily Forum quips that the editor boiled hell down to a halt plot and the paper toppled onto a red hot stove.

North Dakota Northwood Bell Bell A. W. Edwards Margo Argus Daily Forum Headlight

Burglar Hoax Tactics Reported in New York

Burglars in New York allegedly use a staged accident ploy to lure mothers from their homes. A child is claimed to be run over, prompting a frantic mother to rush out and exposing her pocketbook left on a table.

Mennest AM Burgiers New York

A Hindoo Ascetic Converts and Takes to Preaching

A Hindoo ascetic known as a Wevotee has reportedly converted to Christianity through the London Missionary Society. He once lived in lonely places in quiet meditation but now accepts the duty to go among people and preach Christ in bustling urban markets, despite his reluctance.

London Missionary Society Hindoo Wevotee Prominctopag Deeptadeth Callvcters Maine

Distressing Halloween Joke At Tidioute Millinery Stores

A distressing Halloween joke in Tidioute Pennsylvania involved a maiden milliner about four years older and a nearby Chinese laundry. The sign for the laundry, Yung Yel Someoum, was removed and placed over the air liner's door.

Tidioute Earby Yung Yel Someoum

Remarkable Streetcar System In St Louis Progress

The JOURNAL outlines St Louis street railways as the best in the world seen at the January 14 convention. It notes 28 metre routes, 5 cent fares with transfers, 20 mile single tracks, and 100 million annual passengers. Major systems include Missouri Railway Lindell Union Depot and National. capital at 21.7 million with 17.15 million debt. Innovations include mailcar express service and a planned funeral car. cars feature springs, wicker seating, and winter stoves, with push buttons for conductors.

St. Laura St. Lovin Chicago San Francisco St. Louisa Washington New York St. Louis Boston St Louis Bne Misgouri Railway Lindell Union Depat Company The National Railway John B. Harlow Aod South St. Louis Union City Hospital Beepital Fromt Baltimore

Tricks of the Trade in a Small Town Pecuniary Tale

A long, stylized dialogue set in a neighborhood shows collectors pressed by debt and trade arguments. Characters include Prominctopag and Mr Hob son, with banter about payments, Christmas wine, and a shopkeeper recalling past loyalties and choices. The tone echoes a rustic moral about money and fate.

Fragmented Quote Mix Reflects Political Frustration

A garbled montage quotes labor unrest and political fatigue from the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Detroit Tribune. It shows citizens lamenting election divisions, scarce meals at home, and shifting roles as communities grapple with politics and social change.

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