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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1896
Page
6
Smeka commissioners move toward impeachment of Police Judge Gordon. One charge cites misconduct and asserts he will not retreat from alleged improprieties. Board seeks to preserve court dignity and public trust amid accusations in city policing affairs.
A sprawling fragment surveys misfit talk as actress Mise Rowan challenges champion Corbett. The piece riffs on training routines, public notice, and boxing bravado, naming organizers, places, and a tangle of sensational lines about fate, fitness, and a looming bout.
Peuver reports manager Teonard of O H Hackenburger confirms the open challenge by the Buttermilk boy. Alex B McDonnell of Hoch Water holds the American twenty-two mile record and the match includes Rie Kennell’s twenty five mile time of 01 65. Bra Zoravybich records 20 00.
Topeka society page lists upcoming entertainments and visits by local residents. Mrs Grace Poulst and Miss Janet If Veta eta ner host guests, while Mr Fred eee Hes and allege attend various club and church activities. Several families plan visits, weddings, and choir duties, with mentions of local venues, bishops, and community gatherings in the region.
Fragmented notes reveal social intrigues, engagements, and caller counts in Topeka. Names include John M. Thursius and George W. Veale. mentions of brides, mothers, and a Topeka Young man. The piece sketches spring trends, bridal preparations, and party details from elusive notebook entries.
Constantinople June 11 reports cite serious disturbances at Van with a large number of Armenians killed and many wounded amid ongoing rioting last week and Monday. A British observer notes 450 fatalities across the involved sides. Local politics include Burton and Ingalls in state affairs, with Burton gaining support at Chase county's convention.
The sixth annual convention of the International League of Premoti opened in Battalio with over 200 delegates attending. A committee on petition was formed to consider intermunicipal hotel law. Presiding committee member Charles Chin announced an invitation from New York accepted. Officers elected include President Harry D Voorn of Buffalo. Vice Presidents Jean TD Charlaius New York WWI. Alexander Boston Mire. Bee Cromwell Washington. Max Binton San Francisco. Roberts Philadelphia. Secretary George New York. Treasurer Jura Seae Philadelphia.
A World dispatch from New York dated June 21 reports Spain’s inability to conquer Cuban patriots worsened by a strained treasury. The article lists annual transfers to Cuba in 1906 and totals of troops and materiel sent, including cannons, bayonets, cartridges, and gunpowder, illustrating the financial toll on Spain as Cuba's conflict continues.
Comptroller Eckels launches an exhaustive inquiry into credit instruments and money held by U S financial bodies. The initial 6,000 banks involved, with data gathered from numerous institutions, will be compiled for his annual report due next December.
Senator Brown of Garden Clyde hints at early entry into the race for Dieutanast governor. He plans an Ottawa town hall tonight and an address tomorrow on lawmaking, enforcement, and prejudice. Brown may face questions about a possible solo run as party deliberations continue.
The Veterans' Political Club of Wyandotte County adopts resolutions endorsing William McKinley for president, EB Morrill for Kansas governor, and Thomas P. Harris of Ottawa for Congress in the Second District. The group pledges to promote these candidates and to mobilize about 1,200 veterans in Wyandotte County. Messages sent to Topeka express Morrill’s re nomination and club support.
A wealthy widow wills $750,000 to Yale College to become available at her death. The will remains private, with its terms kept secret. The report notes new finance moves and market reactions, including provisions and commodity updates from Chicago and New York as of June 24.
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