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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1896

Page

2

Belasco Case Reveals Fairbank Spending on Mrs Carter

Narrative recounts Belasco accusing Fairbank of funding Mrs Carter’s stage ventures and misusing funds tied to a Bold theatrical enterprise. It notes Belasco claimed services from July 1849 to March 1851 valued at 40,000 with an additional 16,000 for production, and outlines court proceedings, witnesses, and letters from Belasco and Fairbank’s associates.

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Fun At Vassar Bazaar News of Auction and Fashion

A Vassar event featured a lively bazaar with student participation and toys. Items sold included autographs and drawings by students, with notable bids for autoographs and memorabilia. Prices reached notable sums as all proceeds supported campus activities.

Judge Phillips Forgets Duty at City Hall Court Session

The judge, amid a chaotic city hall hearing, missed a key bench action as the crowd witnessed a hurried response. A bailiff and reporter observed the judge’s distraction and hurried conduct, with three round trips noted before adjournment.

Judea Mundas Lelows Mitrate Bure

Dead men identified in Kansas area murder case report

Fragmented text from a Kansas crime note describes bodies found near Rovka County and a letter to Cr. W Suthep. The garbled prose mentions a brother-in-law, a home in Hooke County, Kansas, and a troubling Sabbath reference. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but authorities confirm identification attempts are underway.

Brasil G. J. Barry Rovka County Renetl Tod Thie Cr. W. Suthep Lersy J. Barly Corgner Giard Mr. Eyre Rae Dees Hooke Cotty Kansas

Convention of 1807 Will Be Held in Canada

The executive corps of The World's We Dir in Landay te Wa announces a convention invitation from the Canadian World 7. 0. to be held in Canada. Canada will host the next gathering as part of the worldwide society with various officials and participants expected.

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Fox eludes pursuer in Central Park chase incident

In New York City on June 5, resident Gorman reported a fox fleeing into shrubbery along West Ninteen Street and then the park border. After an hourlong pursuit by police on West Drive and a chase near Nipetyrsterh, Gorman finally captured the fox with assistance from officers and brought it to Dr A P Sawyer at Teinagore for examination.

New York West Ninsteen Gorman

The Cheese Tax Bill and Its Long Congressional Debates

Congress passed a law regulating filled cheese defined as milk products with fat or foreign additives and taxing producers and retailers. The House and Senate debated amendments, with speakers from multiple states discussing revenue and policing aims, while related measures on tariffs and distribution faced votes.

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Possible St John Biased Push for Populist Nomination

A fragmentary letter from a prominent Populist in Kansas discusses former Governor John F St John as a possible candidate for Congress in the Second Congressional district. It argues for nominating St John, claims he would be a strong choice, and critiques aligning with Lewelling or Presenthal.

John F St John Popullet Congress Reta Bt. John Mathenst Prohibitian Garnetter Bénin Kansas BU John

Seven Hundred Children Take Oath To Allegiance

Seven hundred children aged six to fourteen gathered at the Educational Building on East Broadway to swear allegiance to the United States. The event, led by Barwin Hirsch, included patriotic songs and the pledge as they stood with flags in hand, proclaiming loyalty to one God, one country, one language.

New York Eset Saat Broadway Barry Hirsch Barwin Hirsch Tien Tor

Carter Eyes Westward Republican Headquarters Move

Senator Carter predicts Republican campaign headquarters will shift westward from Washington to Chicago and then to Missouri and other states to influence votes in Michigan Indiana Iowa and Illinois while aiming to carry Missouri and push the election west. He notes private groups and public sentiment favoring a western consolidation of campaign operations.

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Consolidation of Premier Circus Shows Announces Topeka Tour

Reports say the merger of the Forepaugh and Sells Brothers shows creates one of the world’s great circuses. James A Halley leads the new tour, promising spectacular acts, zoological wonders, trained elephants, acrobats, and a full parade in Topeka on June 6.

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South Missouri vistas viewed by railroad firm

The Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad Co. previews sixty or more photo engravings revealing the topography and features of southern Missouri. The catalog underscores promiment landscapes and scenic value as the area gains attention from settlers and developers. Inquiries directed to J BLOCK at M Fans City and J W Phillips in Fort Scott for millwork and building needs are noted.

South Missouri Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphin Railroad Co South Mingouri J.block Manras City Thomar Tereen King

Virginia Democrats Endorse Free Silver at Staunton Session

At Staunton Virginia the Democratic state convention favored free silver and endorsed a platform calling for sound money and unrestricted coinage of silver and gold at a 16 to 1 ratio. The committee on credentials backed Senator Daniel as a leading candidate for national office and the convention adjourned at 11 38 sine die.

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Courier Journal Wail on Kentucky Turns Republican

The Courier Journal editorial argues Kentucky will shift Republican, criticizing Democrats for repudiating the party’s historic leaders and policies. It condemns figures like Bradiestam, Tillman, and Altgeld, while praising Republican gains and free silver era conflicts in the state.

Courier-Journal Watterson Kentucky Chote Mare Prochaine Stewart Tillman Altgelis Satunday Bradiestam

HENTUCKY FOR BLACKBURN Por President with Bland Second Choice

Lexington Ky June 6 The Democratic states convention closed yesterday afternoon after the silver men secured control of organization and platform. The Kentucky delegation was instructed for Senator Blackburn for president and Bland of Missouri as second choice. Two Louisville district delegates will have no unity at Chicago. The four delegates at large and the remaining from the district supported the silver faction with prim expressions.

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Senate approves payment to Topeka receiver Hagans Hagad

The Senate conference on the sundry bills allowed 2000 to be paid to Hugdns Hagud of Topeka for services as receiver of the Leavenworth Coal Company. The plan was double this, but the attorney general opposed it. Mr. Curtis explained to the appropriation committee and secured 2000. The Senate, under the attorney general, sought to defeat the appropriation but yielded to the house.

Senate Washington Hugdns Hagud Topekin Leavenworth Coal Company Curtis House Gremner Deen Bremner Bren Etoes

Politico chatter and court room tales from New York to Ohio

News notes from June include Sen Squire and Sen Tilman on harbor defenses and possible McKinley era leanings. Maud Ingersoll testifies in a Broadway car case, while Cleveland publicized train routes to the Stydt Shrine events with reduced fare tickets from Chicago to Cleveland and back.

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SANTA FE ROUTE Home Road Kansas City bond sale details

The notice outlines a one way sale for round trip and a sale date in June with return by June 15. It mentions garber park tonight and a band concert at Garves Park. The fragmented text references a Santa Fe Route and Home Road with Kansas City bonds and a tentative sale schedule.

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