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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1895

Page

3

Ezeta plans revolt to reclaim presidency of Salvador

Gen Antonio Ezeta, exiled in San Francisco, declares he will return to Salvador to overthrow Gutierrez. He boasted of arms purchases and a vessel aiding the uprising while living in luxury in San Francisco, with hotel bills totaling tens of thousands and support from elites, merchants, and soldiers.

San Francisco Ges Antonio Ezeta San Salvador Ezeta Salvador Paris Ezxeta Gutierrez Nes Ereram Ezetn Gutierrez Republic Exeis Hie Ezata Carl United States Indian Department

Conductor Bender Faces Desperado Duel on Santa Fe Train

A Santa Fe conductor named Bender recalls a 1572 westward construction train incident near Dodge City. Desperado Bill Evans drew a six shooter for a ticket, but Bender ordered him off after boarding the car. The tale recalls tougher, "good old days" of railroading in the west.

Santa Fe Bender John Hi. Bender Dodge City Bill Evans Bill Pasa Hender

Work Begun At Salina On New Government Building

Construction advances in Salina as H Shiffert secures excavation contract for the new government building. Work crews plow, scrape, and haul earth from a 65 by 90 foot area to a depth to be completed by August 1, with an aim to finish by July 29 if possible. C P Hamilton named engineer for the project.

Gover Malidieg Sama Kaa O. L. King H. Shiffert C. P. Hamilton Shiffert

Tunneling the Simplon to Fourth Alpine Passage

The Simplon tunnel project may have final form says Allgemeine Zeitung via Manchester Guardian. Two parallel tunnels nearly 220 yards apart will be built with diagonal connecting galleries to ease ventilation and safety. Construction from both ends, hand excavations for initial yards, progress about one meter daily.

Simplon Allgemeine Zeltune Manchester Guardian Mont Cenis St. Gothard Amberg Brieg Iselle

Purses of Human Skin Reported in Desperado Case

Tacoma reports that Tom Blanck’s cuticle will be tanned into pocketbooks after his death. The piece cites past cases of human skin souvenirs from Tewkesbury poorhouse and Ohio State Prison, noting guards’ involvement and weak prosecutions.

Tacoma Tom Blanck Jali Seattle Blanck Leht Benjamin F. Butler Tewkesbury Mass Ohio State Prison Columbus

Night Storm Murder Ends With Mouse Slain

A dramatic night scene ends in a bizarre murder as a deranged hunter strikes not a person but a mouse. The storm rages with vivid lightning and thunder while the assailant, seized by vengeance, delivers a fatal blow to a small rodent in a grim, sensational account.

Actor Ludwig of Berlin Cleared in Burglary Case

In a Cologne theater the actor portraying a prosecuting attorney in Lindau’s The Other staged a burglary after the curtain fell. He broke into a jewelry shop on his way home and took valuables exactly as in the play. Courts ruled he acted under a temporary homic mind impulse, and upheld his acquittal on appeal.

Ludwig Berlin Cologne Lindau

Byrne Declines $15,000 to Enter Foreign Service

Ex Superintend Byrne has received and declined a confidential offer to join a foreign government’s service. Reports say he would have worked with the foreign minister of Spain and earned 15,000 dollars annually for ten years.

New York Byrnes Spain

Mrs Barnum Rumored to Wed English Richman

New York reports Mrs P. T. Barnum contemplates marriage to a wealthy Englishman. Marina residence to be sold to support rumored match. Barnum has $1,000,000 and $40,000 annuity. she recently returned from Italy with health improving.

New York Bridgeport Conn PT. Barnum Marina John Fish Barnum Barina

National Council of Education Holds Final Morning Session

Delegates and visitors to the National Council of Education gathered in Denven with an expected 15 000 attendees. The meeting focused on business matters and changes to paper submission, with outsiders admitted by card in the future. Officers elected included A Turbeil president and Earl Barnes vice president, among others. The council adjourned after the session.

National Council of Education Denven National Eduational Association Council of Education A. Turbeil Provider Earl Barnes Menlo Park Cal A. Dutton Cleveland Charles de Garmo Swarthmore D. J. Righie Minneapolis Minn J. R Preston Jackson Miss J. M. Green Trenton W. J

Staked with being drunk and disorderly at city park

Ex druggist Stakebake faced police court for drunkenness and disorderly conduct near the city park. A teen girl and male companion described him as drunk and staggering while officers noted his intoxication. He admitted drinking. judge to rule after advisement. A related case accuses Stakebake of selling liquor at his former drug store near Rock Island depot.

Stakebake Gaines Stakebske Bird Claus Judge Ferry Dr Stakebake Rock Island

Women Sue Men Over Defamation and Accidents in Topeka

Susan McKelvey sues W H McCammond of Silver Lake for 5000 damages for defaming her character claiming three incidents. Lydis Lucas sues Reginald Kreipe for 2500 after a buggy accident on Fifth Street. Alice Conklin sues Constable W H Williams deputy E W Davis and Babcock Frost for 3000 after an alleged assault in her North Topeka home. Columbus Friend sues city of Topeka over injuries from a defective sidewalk seeking 5000 plus 75 medical bills. Elizabeth McGehee seeks divorce alimony and maiden name restoration from husband Frank McGehee. Omaha National Bank sues L M Crawford for 1500 on a note. L Schoenbrum sues Etilinger for 1540.91. William H Baker seeks mortgage foreclosure on Arthur Parsons et al.

Susan McKelvey W. H. McCammond Silver Lake William McKelvey State Penitentiary Mra. McKelvey McCammond Mra McKelvey Lydis Luces Reginald Kreipe Topeka Kreipe Columbus Perkdale Elizabeth McGehee Frank McGehee Elizabeth Drom Omaha National Bank L. M. Crawford L.schoenbrum Etilinger Olerate Wilham H. Baker Arthur Parsons

Ex-Gev Prince Explains Coin Value Using Old Dollars

Lt. Prince former governor and chief justice of New Mexico argues the silver dollar was the unit of value under the 1792 coinage act. He notes 1795 and 1802 silver dollars show Liberty on obverse and U S of America on reverse with edge milling proving the standard. He says the silver dollar remained immutable until 1873 demonetization and 1874 mono standard push.

Prince New Yonk New Mexico Chicago Washington Hamilton Jefferson Vincent U.S of America Cnin United States Ellen Marburger Santa Fe Passenger Department van Buren Street Hopkins

Today s Market Report Wheat and grains fluctuated with mixed tips

The Associated Press market report notes wheat steady early with losses and partial recovery, September futures posting varied moves from 6 70 to 6 75, corn firming on short covering with September at 42 to 43 plus, oats firm with September at 22 to 24, and provisions showing heavy trading. Pork and hog activity cited receipts and shipments.

Associated Press Cxtenco SSS

Market rounds show mixed receipts and weak wheat demand

Market at Kansas City faces slow trade with mixed receipts of cattle and hogs. Texans and steer prices hover around steady to lower levels as heavy supplies pressure the market. corn and oats hold firm while wheat trends down amid ample long positions and frost worries in the Northwest.

Tope Grain and Stock Exchange Calniniian Chicago Minneapolis Cara Duluth Winons Milling Co South Dakota Europe Liverpool Kansas City Omaha

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