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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1896

Page

3

Cattlemen urge old freight rate restoration across Kansas counties

Greenwood Butler Marion and other counties organize to restore the former cattle shipping rate. A new weight based system since January 1 raised car charges by five to ten dollars, prompting protests led by a coalition and state railroad commissioners. Attorneys Kelly and Waters to present the case March 13 before the railroad board.

Eurekra March Greenwood Butler Marie Cheee Lyon Kanu State Board of Railroad Board of Railroad Commissioners T. P. Kelly Burvés Joe Waters Topeks

War to the Knife Favored by Minor League Chief

President T J Hickey of the Western Association advocates a major conflict over major league protection funding and player movement. He cites last year’s 8900 paid by minors, urges a strong independent minor league with its own blacklist and players, and notes a new meeting in Washington on April 15.

St Josefa T. J. Hickey Mlnor New England League Sutern Association Pennsylvan la Gue National Hickey Washington Hesse St. Joseph

Peaceful in Armenia and seed relief appeal

The Christian Herald reports that relief work in Van is being reduced while more refugees are sent to village homes. Money is urgently needed to aid those fallen on hard times and to fund seed and cattle distribution for ploughing in the coming season. In Simulations: John L Sullivan proclaims himself world champion, asserting his bare knuckle win and denouncing Corbett’s authority to award the title.

New York Christian Herald Ia Christian Herald Van Gucnamento John L Sulliven America Sullivan Corbett

Down With the Yankee Demonstration in Vanencza Spain

A student riot in Vanencza disrupts marches through the streets shouting Long Live Spain and Down With the Yankees. Medical and art students joined thousands in a protest to the U S consulate, with stones and a broken window. Police dispersed rioters. further demonstrations against the United States are expected Sunday.

Usete Spain Vanencza Studi United States Cosaul Jonathan Preach France

Colder Weather Returns Across Kansas and Regions

Weather prophets forecast colder air spreading through Kansas with clear to cool conditions. Santa Fe lines report similar chilly trends to Topeka, while Rock Island lines note cool, dry conditions. Snow fell last night at Raton New Mexico with light snowfall this morning. Colorado remains cloudy and cool. Texas sees clear and pleasant skies.

Wosu Santa Fe Topeka Kansas Rock Island Colorado

Hudson Park Stables Burn in Night Fire Loss 25000

Fire last night gutted Hudson Park Stables in Povensenfarm N. March 6. The blaze destroyed horses including the famed Wilkes an 18 year old stock horse and many superb colts. Firemen released horses to safety. loss journalized at about £25,000.

Mra Belmont Pyriner New York Blemion August Belmont Pleiming Mercedes Guy Wilkes Sultan John Dickerson Media Povensenfarm Hudeos Jacob Rupperte Weil Stallive Wilkes

A. D. Chapman Seeks Writ of Habeas Corpus

A. D. Chapman faces a court of appeals this afternoon seeking a writ of habeas corpus under peculiar circumstances. The Salina man, once owner of estate, claims a balance due and alleges debt. His arrest arose under a special statute.

A. D. Chapman A.D. Chapman Court of Appeals Chapman Salina Mstord Thera Ag Aery Atrest

State Screening Law Supreme Court Hearing Today

State officials and coal company counsel arrive in Topeka to argue constitutionality of the state screening law with Morris Cliggett of Pittsburg representing the coal firms and Ar Helm named by Governor Lewelling. The telegraph reports various distant items from the day.

Supreme Court Morris Cliggett Pittsburg Helm Wichite Topeks Mr. Cliggett Vase Helm Ln Lewelling

Italians Riot Across Cities as War Pressure Mounts

Riots break out in Milan and Parma after defeats in Abyssinia as crowds smash windows and clash with troops and police. Authorities reinforce guards, arrest leaders, and vow to curb unrest while mobilization to Africa continues and reserves are sent to join the war effort.

Milan Beyoast Parma Eral Erythea Mussowai Army Africa

Hontig Seeks Shawnee County District Judge Nomination

F G Hontig announces candidacy for district judge in Shawnee County this fall under conditions. He will run as an independent if he gains endorsements from Populists and Democrats. He cites Bob Kepny’s recent election as a model for a cross party bid.

F. G. Hontig Shawnee County

Death List and Name Drop From City Notices

The death list reports Zalla Trowbridge six year old of 1248 Lanearent dying from inflammation of the vowels, with funeral set for 10 a.m. tomorrow and burial at Berlingame. Georgie B. Miner two years old of Twenty Third and Adeina streets dies this morning of cholera morbus, funeral at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Lyomke in New York. Capt. Wiggins notes De Nansen information at Cape Chelyuskin. Cardinal Sutelli visited Sacred Heart college and city churches, Pey petitions presented. Also reports Mrs. E. de Parker sues her husband's parents in Kansas City. The Journal prints all the news.

Zalla Trowbridge B Trowbridge New Youk St. Petersburg Wiggins de. Nansen Cape Chelyuskin Satori En Ver Denven Cardinal Sutelli Sacred Heart College Kansas City

Silver Dollars Fling by Miner Trigger Boy Coin Toss

Peter Wilberg, returning from Alaska with $18,000 in gold, jollies by tossing coins to boys on the Topeka wharf as their snowball hits drew coins. Several travelers depart Topeka and nearby cities aboard Santa Fe and Rock Island lines, while local ads note Peerless Steam Laundry and The Golden Rule.

Pont Wash Peter Wilberg California Cook Amlet Alaska San Francisco Topeka Wilberg Santa Fe J. M. Miller Council Grove J. R Lunferay Chicago A. L.thorpe Aes RC Abespey St Joseph Mrandalls Parsons Atchison Charles Danbridge Kansas City George J. Barker DW. Green Lawrence J. Berlinger Leavenworth W. D. Gilbert Atobison G. F. Wilson Pere Worth Peerless Steam Laundry

Market Report Shows Narrow Trading Amid Unfavorable Weather

Today market activity remained dull and weak as weather worsened and receipts stayed large. Corn firmed slightly on smaller arrivals while wheat fell, oats steady, pork futures slipped, and cattle and sheep markets showed limited movement with mixed quotes and uncertain demand.

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Grain and cattle market report with mixed receipts

Auction notes show uneven demand as receipts reach 10 000 cattle and 2 200 sheep. Prices slip 8 10 cents while cattle averages sit around 1 183 pounds at 8 74 per hundredweight. Wheat and corn futures mixed. exports remain robust, with overall market steady to weak and sharper declines in some grain values.

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