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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1895

Page

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Warrants Issued for Cottonwood Falls Lynchers

A special from Emporia reports 25 warrants issued for prominent Cottonwood Falls and Strong City residents connected to the May lynching of George Rose. Detectives were active for weeks, centering on liquor crusaders and alleged jointists, with arrests expected. Street unrest alarms local leaders amid tensions in Chase County.

Eaneas Crvy Star Emporia Kas George Roce Cottonwood Falls Eherl Strong City Chuke County

Curzon and Naylor Leyland Nominated in Southport Election

In Lesvos July 15 G N Curzon Conservative under secretary for foreign affairs and Sir K Neylor Leyland Liberal were nominated for the Southport division of Lancashire. The wives of the nominees attract attention with Mrs Curzon and Lady Naylor Leyland drawing cheers and interest as Leyland promotes local sport with a cycling club and a carriage driven by four horses.

Krena Lesvos G. N. Curzon K. & Neylor-Leyland Burt Southport Lancashire Mrs. Curzon Nay

Sunday Sun's Bluff Obscene Paper Case in Nashville

Damage proceedings for 19608 dollars are brought against Nashville police chief Hadley Clack by Henry L. Preston editor of the Kansas City Sunday Sun. The suit alleges suppression of the newspaper in Nashville and threats to seize papers, with the chief falsely claiming the paper is obscene to harm circulation elsewhere.

Kansas City Nashville Con Tenn Jaly Hadley Clack Henry L. Preston The Kansas Cay Sunday Sun Clack Exid

Twin Brothers Fight Ends With Bloody Quarrel at Meriden

Sunday dispute between John Musselman deputy city marshal and his twin Sam Musselman disrupted Meriden’s quiet morning. John struck Sam inflicting a long cut to the eye while Sam threw a blunt object at John. Both brothers were arrested and given bond.

John Sam Musselman Meriden Merten John Musselman Sam Musselmen Johan Mertenfrenach Sam

Tom Reed's Bicycle in Washington Dare to Ride Next Winter

Gossip in Washington centers on whether Tom Reed will ride his bicycle from his hotel to the capital next winter. Bets favor the plan as observers recall Reed's dramatic appearance as Speaker in the fifty first congress wearing white flannel and a broad blue belt.

Washington Waattington Tom Reed Reed

Judicial slap at women and alimony ruling shocks court

In a July 11 ruling Judge Wilson condemns women’s money value ideas after a Shubert alimony hearing. The court holds that the average woman lacks grasp of finances and warns men against giving all earnings to wives. Also reports troop movements in Formosa and Horace bank closure.

Witton America Seoing Judicial Sl Wilson Shubert

Letter of Chas Parnell on Meath race and Irish split

A World Rome dispatch reports the Rosebery cabinet leaders facing likely defeats in Parliament while Unioners gain, with Redmond split and Meath candidate Jon Parnell involved in a McCarthyite contest. An old letter from Charles Stewart Parnell to his brother is read by a priest, hinting at party divides. The piece laments Ireland’s political strife and Tory power restoration amid private hatreds.

Axal Ireland New York Worldrom London William Harcoort Rosebery Herbert Agath Campbell-Barenermen John Dsorley Redmond Timothy Healy Haa McCarthyites Jon Parnell Redmuuites Meath Charles Siswart Parnell John County Barlow Ith

Man Refuses Food in County Jail Starvation Case

Charles Hoe refuses meals at the county jail while awaiting Kansas officers for the burning of a building near Washburn College. Rue, recently returned from Missouri, has not eaten for over a week, eating only sparingly once after a local food attempt. County Doctor McClintock warns of milk via tube if hunger continues, with potential force-feeding discussed.

Charles Hoe Roe Missouri Washburn College Kansas City Wilkerson Rue Tewel Edge Ree McClintock

Three Girls in Court in Topeka Police Session

In Topeka police court one white woman Delis Reynolds and two Black women were charged with various offenses. Reynolds denied stealing $5 from a Kansan Avenue restaurant worker, while Panny Wright, a morphine user, insulted officers and was fined 15. Mattie Ellison, accused of street walking, denied the charge but was noted as a noted pickpocket. Judge Ferry sentenced her to a light fine.

Delis Reynolds Sue Cooke Kansan Avenue Miss Reynolds Panny Wright Third Quincy Streets Wellman and Ewars Mattie Ellison

RAMAPO TO BE SOLD AT SHEEPSHEAD BAY SALE

The Gideon and Daly racing stables go under the hammer at Sheepshead Bay track at two o clock today. Ramapo and Kinglet lead the list of five entries with others like Too Much Johnson and Maximuu among the not yet alerted contenders. Spun Extends the Wasarxeros reports a large, eager field expected to bring high prices.

Gideon and Dairy New Yoas Sheepshead Bay AuCtogver Exston America Torf Gidson Daly Ramapo Kinglet

Hoke Smith and the Silver Issue in 1892 Letter

Secretary Hoke Smith distances himself from the Farmers Alliance free coinage plans while noting a September 1892 letter to W L Peek that opposed sub treasuries. He says he favored silver free coinage but believed it would misvalue bullion and disturb monetary parity, and claims further study led him to oppose unlimited silver coinage.

Wasuteron Hoke Smith Treasury Farmers’ Alliance W.L Peek Auianta Journal Cchems Lf A

Chinch Bugs Invade Topeka At Annual Kansan Meet

Report from Topeka describes a pest infestation at a state gathering with millions of chinch bugs swarming streets and streetcars. Observers wonder about sources and destinations, joking about exterminators, winds, and western Kansas migration as Topeka becomes unofficial bug headquarters.

Topeka Kansas

Favour the Upper Dam Bond Approved by City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will tonight review the Upper Dam Company bond for approval. Work must start by Wednesday evening but nothing has begun yet. General Manager Fitzerald has not arrived, and local members are unsure when he will call. The Lower Dam Company employs ten teams with wheel scrapers at the raceway excavation, noting substantial progress but no ground material or access to the site yet. A larger force is expected to be deployed soon.

Hewes Mma Fitzerald

Democratic Committee Backs Plan for Currency Convention

The Democratic State central committee at St Louis on July 15 unanimously decided to hold a convention to consider the currency question. Dates and exact venue not set yet though Pitrie Springs is tentatively chosen. time remains under discussion. Delegates from striking miners in Michigan toured Ishpeming and Neganee, planning a mass action to demand higher wages. Five thousand miners expected out by nightfall. W A Clark sells Montana mining interests to Anaconda company and plans relocation to Arizona with a New York residence. The Defender leaves for Bristol after a brief local spin.

St. Louis Pertie Springs Fenpemisa Mich Ishpeming Neganee Union Park Clark Barre Monn W. A Clark Montana Anaconda Company

Dawes Announces War on County Joints Across Eight Counties

Attorney General F B Dawes and A A Godard press county attorneys in Labette Brown Linn Geary Ellsworth Nevada Sumner Dickinson and Sedgwick to enforce prohibitory law closing joints in their counties Abilene Pittsburg and other towns report joints shut or raided while some counties resist and Wichita police are urged to aid enforcement notifications prompt potential assistant AG appointment as crackdown grows.

F. B. Dawes A. A. Godard Dawes Wicorseys Labstte Brown, Linn Geary Ellsworth Nevada Sumner Dickinson Sedgwick Pins Godard Woods Sumner County Mrr Caldwell Sedgwick County Wichita Atorney Suh Dickinson County Abilene Pittsburg Itehell

HELEN GOULD LIBERAL VISIT TO CONCORDIA CHURCH

Miss Helen Gould and party visited Concordia Kansas on July 15 arriving at 6 pm. They were shown city highlights by Mayor Marshall Col Brown and Judge Sturges and donated $20 to a church social. The group also attended a benefit opera and donated funds before leaving for Kansas City.

Concordia Coxconora Kas Helen Gould Marshall Col Brown Sturges Hey Miss Gould Tuey Unén Cherry Abe Kansas City

El Paso Floods and Rising Rio Grande News

El Paso Texas July 15 The Rio Grande is higher than in five years. extensive flooding threatens crops and stock. Mexicans along the Juarez side fortify dyke lines as the river continues to rise and water reaches deeper inland.

el Paso Texas Jly Rio , Grande Alleus E Paso Juarz

Endeavorers About Done Compliments to Rockefeller Charities

Boston July 15 Tonight the 14th international convention of the Christian Endeavor movement drew large crowds. Address by E D Warfield of Easton Pa on attracting educated men. Robert Espeer of New York spoke on missionary service. Rev William G Puddefoot praised John D Rockefeller for his charitable gifts. W E Parke of Gloversville presented a banner for best giving, Drevi land union receiving the award. Dean Alfred A Wright urged Bible support in schools.

John D. Rockefeller Boston PSCE Burton E. D Warfield Easton Williston Tent Ende Vore Robert Espeer New York William G. Puddefoot Mechanics Hall W. E Parke Gloversville N. Y Dreviland Parke Gates D. D Laws Collage Alfred A. Wright Auburndale Masa

A Giddy Young Pair Elopes To Wed In Kansas Farm Couple

J Thomas Snodgrass aged about 55, a wealthy Havenaville area farmer, wed Miss Anne Speck in a hasty ceremony at Dr J W Kessinger’s home on Van Buren Street after eloping from Holton. The license was secured in Holton. Witnesses included Mr and Mrs Frank Oliver, Mr and Mrs H Gates, and Mr and Mrs W H Ream. The couple remain at Dr. Kessinger’s house and plan a brief wedding trip.

J. Thomas Snodgrass Anne Speck J. W. Kessinger van Buren Street Pottawatomie Jackson County J. Thomas Havenaville Kansas Anna Speck Ler Siver Apua Soldier Holton Mir Loodgrass Oldier Havensville Dr. Kessinger Loebuck Dr Keasinger

Local obituaries and political notes from Pittsburg to Des Moines

Two year old Denton Hoge baum of Piteburg died last evening at his grandfather Dr W Hogebaum’s residence. Body sent to Pittsburg for burial. Col Tumlinson gains Democratic support for Hutchinson refummatory board. Eleven year old Mary, daughter of Mrs A Mewalles at 31u Moorone street, died of muscular rheumatism. funeral from Church of the Assumption tomorrow morning. Conductor Charley Short and wife with two daughters left for Coloma Michigan to visit relatives for five to six weeks. return around September 1. Prof Frank Nelson from Lindsborg Kans, recent Republican state convention attendee, spoke at the courthouse tonight under the Scandinavian Republican club banner.

Denton Hogebaum Piteburg W. Hogebaum Pittsburg Col Tumlinson Hutchingon Refummatory Sa Wari Mary A Mewalles Moorone Street Jes Church of the Assumption Moroivg Sants Fe Charley Short Coloma Michigan Chicago St Joseph Frank Nelson Repub- Hca Orstar Lindsborg Kans Des Moines Court House Civb

Currency reform in Chile shifts balance of trade toward Chile

H M Serreno of Valparaiso, manager of the Valparaiso to Bolivia railway, visits Washington and discusses Chile’s gold basis currency conversion that began June 1. He notes coinage of gold and silver alongside retained paper money, backed by gold, and says the reform could tilt international trade toward Chile while regional tensions with Peru Ecuador and Argentina fade as costs outweigh gains.

H. M. Serreno Valparaiso Chile Bolivia Washington Serreno Peru Ecuador

Hottest Day This Year Reported Across Regions

The article notes a peak temperature around 98 degrees on May Day, with government instruments confirming the hot spell. It describes light wind, a chance of cooler weather tomorrow, and scattered showers near the Mississippi and Kansas. Barometer readings vary by region, and cloudy morning in Paul with near-fair conditions expected tonight and Tuesday.

U.S Coulee Tomorcow Jennings Arkansas Gulf Montana Lakes Paul Mississippi River Kansas

Death by own action and loom innovations featured

A young woman Lewman near Fourth and Polk attempted no suicide last evening. she was revived after collapse from chloroform. Her brother, employed by Kinley and Lawson, noted three recent deaths by own actions. Separate reports cover tailors from thirty five shops planning to strike after employer resistance to a new agreement. A new loom picker design claims improved durability with minimal added weight, offering easier replacement and longer life. Subscriptions for the Daily Grate Journal conclude this item.

Lewman Fourth Polk Streets Olinoia Mitchell Worke Kinley & Lawson

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George Rose M&s. Curzos Sunday Sun's Bottie Hoxstown Totm Tuatula Tai Wan Fui Iatund Formos Pawel Joe Citizens Bank of Horace Greeley County State Bank Chas Parnell Charles Roe Aa Spein Val Crxcisnati Lorton and Taft Nichols Board of Appraisers J. Reyner St. Joe Hills Himeris J. Jose Jacob Rayner St. Joseph U.S Express Company Pavitic Express Company Gould Wies Baxes Scotland Niagara Hoke Smith Chinch Bugs Newrout Alt Bristol Bundy Hazen Tenth Jackson Streets Mr. Bundy Muiter Bai Coyce Cour Atrirst Coyne Armour Kidding Ban Hanzox A. V. Armour of Clicazo New York Club Mr. Snodgrass Miss Speck Tahore Wil All Bertie Brotherhood of Tailors Velhulia Bull
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