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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
10
A Topeka man prank pulls a prank on a Howard University student, delaying her trunk delivery. The couple, tied by a winter study and geometry help, faces a playful misunderstanding as a telegram hints at mismatched clothing. The incident centers on a departing student, a depot stop, and an awkward check exchange.
John L Sullivan contemplates settling in one place after years of touring. He jokes he has no dollars yet hints at wealth from past generosity. His remark about never being an actor recalls a long career and a wish for stable, quiet business.
A Havana Revolutionary Committee dispatch from Tampa on June 14 declares Cuban forces under Mazima Gomez with 2,000 men and Santa Lucia with 1,500 join in the revolt. It alleges Spanish troops falter under Martinez Campos as famine and fever ravage Cuba, urging Libe ral Spaniards to arms and opposition to the metropolitan government.
Ithaca June 14 Interest in the Rew case grows as Frederick Rew Cornell student vanished October 2 1904. Father Osborne Rew of Buffalo arrives with claims a drowned body lies in Cayuga Lake. He cites a cap mended by Mrs Rew found in a suspect's trunk and an affidavit from Charles Mix alleging a drunken tramp confessed killing a boy, tying the body and disposing it at sea.
Citizens in Dana Nebraska and Butto Nebraska urged the attorney general to dismiss the Sco case citing taxpayer burden. The attorney general, acting under governor and legislature guidance, planned to proceed with jury empaneling, despite committees' requests.
The bark Wandering Jew, sailing from Purjaverruta on June 9 for Havaca with crude oil, was struck by a waterspout seventy miles east southeast of Cape Hatteras. The vessel wrecked with all hands bruised or crippled. Tug Campania later found and towed her to safety.
Congressman Paul J. Sorg is chosen as the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio. At a Waldorf hotel conference, Senator Calvin Brice and aides helped finalize the plan. Ex-Governor Campbell favored Sorg but cannot run for financial reasons.
Governor William McKinley of Ohio spoke at Northwestern University alumni meeting in First Methodist Church Evanston delivering on Education and Citizenship. The event followed by notes on Lutheran Synod questions about German seminary aid and potential moves to Atchison Kus Omahe Neb with a new catechism adopted.
North Topeka items list Perry visitor Orgil Spangler, Madison Street guest Gussie Pliley, and K A sprinter Motter en route to Manhattan. Attendance at A O U W lodge dance, ice cream night for Degree of Honor, and various visits from Beloit to Atchison. Local merchants advertise groceries, meats, pumps, and buggies. Baseball match previews Elmont vs Rochester. Sawyer ranch reports rain and cattle conditions. fruit crops expected with apples scarce and peaches abundant.
Paris on June 14 reports Patriots in Paris organize meetings to oppose France taking part in Kiel festivities marking the opening of the Baltic and North Sea canal. Placards urge residents to display crepe-draped flags while French ships remain at Kiel. In Virginia, Senator John W. Daniel denies plans to campaign for free silver.
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