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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1896

Page

2

McKinley Wins at New York State Nominating Convention

The New York State nominating convention ended a second day in session with fusion plans for Planters and Reed factions. Kellogg’s Reed supporters lost ground as McKinley delegates were expected, with two McKinley and two Reed members to St. Louis. Chairmanship battles caused chaos, but the fusion sugar planters indorsed their ticket as delegates moved to nominations.

En Ontesus Newu Kellogg's Reed New Orleana Kellogg McKinley Kelly St. Lewis Henry Delsus J. M. Vance Albert Leonard Sed Andrew Hero Warnoth A.T. Wimberly Richard Sims Hare A. Cage Renandidate State Central Aad Ataeea Or Wis Kellove

Enemies Claim Fraud in New York Republican Enrollment

A Madison Square Music Hall meeting convened by anti Platt forces reports a 25 000 name padding in 77 000 enrollments citywide with inspectors arrested awaiting grand jury action. The push favors fresh enrollment and hints at a separate independent party structure. Outer political shifts include Kentucky break and Washington dispatches on legal matters surrounding United States Marshal Nix.

New York New Yoas Madison Square Music Hall the Sun Thomas C. Platt Edward N. Mitchell Cornelius N. Bliss Mitchell Cecante Thenaighout Trind Hy Eisey Committee of Gity

Baptist secretary reports Cuban disease driven by Weyter

Rev. Dr. I. T. Tichenor of Avianta Georgia, secretary of the mission board, returns from Cuba with word that indications are m caries will be driven from the island by General Weyter.

Weylen

Attorney General Targets Farm Loan Trust in Illinois Suit

Attorney General Moloney filed an information in chancery to restrain the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of New York from transferring valuables to the state of Illinois. The action names Curcaco and Jax as involved parties in the matter.

Bix Trust Company Curcaco Jax Moloney Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of Nete York Vasloces Illinois

Bayard Censure Fight Stalls in House Foreign Affairs

Jan. 31 In a tense hours long session the House Foreign Affairs Committee failed to agree on a censure resolution for Ambassador Bayard. Republicans push to condemn his Edinburgh and London speeches. Democrats urge milder disapproval or general limits on remarks by US diplomats abroad. Subcommittee drafts show wide variance.

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FLOCKING TO CUBANS INSURGENTS GAIN STRENGTH

Refugees report a surge of support for insurgents as Maceo expands from 4000 to 12000 men at Pinar del Rio and a new city government forms in Guines. Marcos Garcia joins Santos Espiritu’s rebel movement amid the upheaval.

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Morley and arbitration blur in Scottish speech amid disputes

The article cites John Morley criticizing Lord Salisbury and the Mource doctrine during a speech at Arbroath, Scotland, arguing arbitration could settle the Venezuelan boundary dispute. It also reports theft by George Krout of Wells Fargo express packages valued at 140 dollars, with his father implicated but denying involvement. General John W. Noble suffers a gastric illness attack and beds by a illness. News also notes Colombian townsite claims and rising tension, while President Cleveland weighs home rule appointments in Oklahoma.

Gatletury Blandered John Morley Isud Rosebery Gledstove Arbroath Scotland Lord Salisbury Amerios Ia Strenngustyate Express Cantenes Colorébo Steines Jan George Krout Wells-Fargo Express Ng Teasboat Colo Colombine Seerene Pcolambian Cleveland Oklaom

Silver bond test looms as Senate debates amendment

In Wasatsetos Jan 31 a long Senate session ends with executive debate over voting on the pending silver bond bill. Jones of Arkansas aims for a vote soon, while Vilas speech prompts recess and possible Saturday action. Reed notes slim House attendance as minor business proceeds and a pension bill passes.

Wasatsetos Senate Jones Arkansas Vilas Mr. Jones Chandler Stewart Reed

Belmont snubs Belmont at Perry Belmont affair

New York society buzzed Jan 1 as Perry Belmont entertained 200 guests, omitting Oliver Hazard Belmont and his bride Mrs William Vanderbilt from invitations. Vanderbilt attended as a guest. the event dubbed an oper supper and cotillion drew sharp whispers and silent stares amid the cosmopolitan crowd.

Perry New York Perry BelmOnt Mra William Vanderbilt Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont

Breweries in Iowa Under Prohibition Law Spark Brew

Prohibition era details report a $550000 Dubuque Malting company proceeding with a new brewery despite law, while Effogram Millio company chartered in Michigan County lists directors. Texas murder arrest mentions four African American men tied to Thomas Dwyer death. Formosa unrest resurfaces as Japanese forces plan permanent garrison. Texas House contest rules in Culberson favor. local sale notice for John Kaczynski groceries. trade ad for Peerless Laundry.

Donugue Dubuque Rede Yester Morae Yokoyama Formosa House Davis-Culberson Yexas Culberson

Postal Savings Bank Advocate Urges Small Saver Use

An officer argues postal savings accounts suit small savers who issue self payable money orders. People with under 100 dollars prefer postal orders backed by government trust, avoiding banks. Foreigners and workers favor self payable orders for security and liquidity, noting large yearly volumes in the money order division.

Goulds United States Postal Savings Bank Department Mople

Peace Protest Against Military Instruction in Schools

Frances W Lester of Mansfield Ohio and Margaret Ellis of East Orange New Jersey urge Washington legislators to oppose any bill introducing military tactics in public schools. They represent 200000 National WCTU members who favor citizenship and peacetime education over warfare training. The letter appeals to vote against bills that would place military instruction in curriculums.

Wasminnton Frances W. Lester Mansfield Oho Department of Physical Culture W. T. UL Department of Legislation and Enforcement of Law Margaret

Death and divorce notes in St Louis and Chicago

The report records Ephraim Owens a young St Louis lawyer found dead at the Southern hotel from self-administered poison after a love affair with Amy Opel. It also notes Marie Augusta Amberg filing for divorce from Gustav Amberg amid charges of deception and cruelty. Additional items mention famine fears in Cuba, a boundary dispute between Brazil and Bolivia, weather effects on wheat, and an ad for Peerless Steam Laundry.

Wiselde St Louis Ephraim

Cripple Creek to Build 200 Ton Daily Ore Works

Cripple Creek plans a 200 ton per day ore sampler and mill to handle rising output. Architect Ries and Moore & Murray prepared a 200 by 81 foot facility in the Midlands area with tracks surrounding the yard for unloading rails to avoid extra hauling. The project aims to speed ore processing within sixty days of contract letting.

Cripple Creek Curis Ries Moore & Murray Midlands

Be at Johannesburg over Cripple Creek finds new camp wonder

John Alexander Kennedy of Johannesburg, South Africa, reports Cripple Creek district far ahead of anything seen before after a thorough inspection of the camp. He says Johannesburg cannot match this remarkable area and admits the camp surpasses the South African wonder.

Bowrie Cripple Creek Omeres Ceesk, Inc John Alexander Kennedy Johannesburg South Africa Kennedy

White House Robbery Told At Washington Reception

A Washington society woman reported missing a $2500 diamond pendant at a White House reception. Two women noted for elegant dress allegedly crowded past her, shook her, then vanished, and the pendant disappeared. Police were alerted and descriptions of the suspects were circulated.

Washington Society White House Wasttrseron Washington Lande

Gold At Cripple Creek Mega Rush Draws Crowds

The Cripple Creek Colorado gold district attracts hundreds as spring rush looms. The Santa Fe route offers direct Pullman service to the camp, landing passengers in Cripple Creek. J P Rowley is city ticket agent for bookings. A Missouri photo book, Snap Shots in South Missouri, promotes land and mining prospects and can be mailed for four cents with postage. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises cleanliness and collars at 1214 W Se.

Cripple Creek Colorado Santa Fe J. P. Rowley A. T F. H.y Topeka Kun Phis Railroad Co South Missouri South Pee J. EB Lockwoop Brensas City Prerless Steam Laundry

Quebec Carnival Aims To Attract Tourists And Celebrate Winter

The article describes Quebec’s approach to winter entertainment with a biennial carnival featuring a French opera company, masked balls, curling, hockey, an ice fort, torchlight parade, bowling, snowshoe races, and daylight promenades. It notes Americans seeking warmth and the contrast with Canadian winter life, and highlights the growing prominence of Quebec hotels attracting wealthy visitors from the United States.

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Quebecs Upper Town Hotels and Historic Fortifications

The article describes Chateau Frontenac and other hotels built by a railroad company in Quebec’s upper town, noting the old chateau’s demolition for tourist comfort. It paints a vivid picture of Montcalm’s remains, the city walls, gates, Martello towers, the citadel, and the Dufferin terrace, while contrasting busy upper town modernization with a decaying lower town once rich in shipping. It highlights the Primitive French Canadian culture in the lower town, its French signage, and the language barrier for carnival visitors, ending with a nudge to subscribe to Daily Star.

Chateau Frontenac Quebec St. Lawrence Montcalms Louis Street Montoslin Wolfe St Louis Dufferin Terrace Frome Laval University Princess Louise Ecole Berlitz

Harper's Bazaar Promotes Fashion and Home Reading

Harper's Bazaar 29th year begins January with Paris gowns and New York fashion features. The weekly magazine offers patterns and guidance for dressmaking, men’s fashions, and a Paris letter by Karaar ixm De Fomner. Also included are short stories, music, correspondence, and editor notes. Subscriptions start with current issues. send remittance via post office money order or draft.

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