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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1896

Page

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Kansas Mortgage Case Headed to October Hearing

The Kansas supreme court faces a Monday decision on postponing the January 27 order for the Beverly mortgage case. W J Scott of Kansas City seeks oral argument to delay proceedings, with Beverly’s attorney McMath contesting his authority and the need for full court discussion of the key legal questions.

Stan Jorreal Imo Toa W. J. Scot Kavens City Supreme Court Kanene Redemptiin Cass Barat Va Bererix Ecatt Ff. Scutt Scutt Beontor Cockrell Missouri Wade Tha Platnum Ferry Daran Topeka Kassas Supreme Court McMath Learing W. J. Scott Kansas City Beverly Iriere Ey Torther Scott Jonas Supreme Court of the United States Attormey Jobo Bic Ic E. A. McMath Boott Aod Ic Tim Eneeniadom Ule Methiods Matonia Pea Jeter Decisi Bturgis Crouissbleld Ogden Va Dows Supreme Court of Kanese Largea Life Insurence Company

Court seeks oral argument in foreclosures case

The brief argues for a full hearing to appeal to the court and maintain that Justice Brewer should sit. It claims misstatements about his ties to Northwestern Mutual Life and warns hundreds of thousands in foreclosures could be affected by the ruling. The filing requests adherence to Kansas Supreme Court law as lately stated and hopes the full bench will affirm.

Justices Brewer Trouter Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Justice Brewer Supreme Court of Kansas

Maniac Seizes Pullman Car in Havre Ambush

March 12 report from Havre indicates an unknown man seized a Pullman car on the Chicago and Illinois line, holding the crew and passengers before being captured in the front compartment. Police identified the man as J D Cummings, Englewood merchant, who recalls nothing. In Boston a fire alarm was issued for the Pope Manufacturing building four stories tall, adjoining the Youth's Companion building, with flames reported spreading in the afternoon.

Rene Compa Teark Havre Ind Aio No.6 Chicago & Eastern Llnois Cor J. D. Cummings Englewood Lil Cummings Bostox Pope Manufacturing Company

Collision at Holliday Between Santa Fe Train Sections

A minor rear end collision occurred at Holliday yards at 4 20 am between the head and second sections of Santa Fe freight train No 220. The lead section halted at a stop gate then began moving when the second section struck the rear car and three freight cars. Head Brakeman A Gordy injured by falling from a car roof. Brakeman C Ingle sustained a scalp wound. All injuries described as slight, no traffic delay.

Santa Fe Holliday Yards A. Gordy C Ingle

Police shake up ushers new secretary and chief

March 12 brings sweeping changes in the police department. Z Smith takes the place of S D Lieurance as secretary of the police board, after removal by Governor Morrill. Tucker, Chief Burrows, and five patrolmen are dismissed. Tom Wilson named police judge, Frank Burr appointed chief of police.

Simith Z Smith Police Board S. D. Lieurance Morrill Dodgs Tucker Burrows Tom Wilson Repubican Frank Burr Order of the Mystic Brotherhood

Funeral Attendees to Travel by Special Coach to Chicago

A special coach attached to Santa Fe Train No 6 departed at 4 this afternoon to convey a party of relatives and friends to attend the funeral of Mrs Geo K R Pece in Chicago tomorrow afternoon. Among those traveling were Mrs J Kalonian, Mrs Madge Jonasnd, the Sts tet daughters of Henry Bea, and cousin of Rod Bantiey of Wichita.

Beck Santa Ferain No Mra Geo Pece Chicago Thacher Gai Eddy Mra J. Kaloinan Mics Madgu Jonusnd

Free Silver Movement Surfaces in Michigan Meeting

George P. Hummer of Holland presides over a secret Michigan meeting aimed at creating free silver sentiment and sending a delegation to the Democratic national convention. The group discussed plans before public release and highlighted its objective to promote free silver policy.

Varia Michigan Hol Downey George P. Hummer Holland Michigan

Nevels Accused of Murder in Matson Case Trial

Testimony centers on who killed Mrs Matson with a slingshot and where evidence lay. Witnesses describe a tin box with papers, two watches, and a silver timepiece, plus notes about a torn shawl and bedding. Doc Ward is accused of misplacing or fabricating clues as defense questions try to pin the crime outside the Matson home.

Hazen Ie Tina Gilpatrick Matson Ames Mra Matson Homme Madison Mrs. Matson Fifteenth Street Vic Maison Jim Huddleston Nevels Fred Stonestreet Safford Mra. Matson Adenie J. R McNary George Hightower Albert Matson Fifteenth and Quiccy Hightower Charles McMillan A. F. Chesney Monroe Jannings United States Weather Services Burdge McMillan Withersordge Arthur McCabe Chesen Biarry Safford Mr. Safford Mary Greer Millan Reanson Frank Ellison Shia Matson House Fred Badger Tim Donovan David Ridgeway Leland Street Doc Ward Tatcom Hoilier Dave Burdge Mner Omoitas N. Gish Bally Otia Hungate Matson Houmbar Shem

Money for kins of fame and damages in 1903 case

In New York on March 12 Judge La Combs of the U S circuit court affirmed the eastern district ruling awarding Mrs Harriet Monroe of Chicago $5,000 against Prose Publishing for an unauthorized New York edition of a work tied to the 1903 World’s Fair ceremonies. The suit, rooted in the publication’s defense of Monroe as a writer, follows a prior December verdict. Directors of the St Paul Railroad declare a 3 cent per share preferred stock dividend and 2 percent on common for the half year. Peerless Steam Laundry offers button-free service.

Ties Mormos New York Lacombs U.S Circuit Court of Appesia Circuit Court Harriet Monroe Chicago Prose Publishing Company Thin Chty Miss Mont Lise Moorce Drowls Court St. Paul

Kentucky Sees Capital Under Constabulary Rule Amid Turmoil

Frankfort, March 12. Mayor Julian ordered about twenty extra police to guard the capitol rotunda after consult with the governor. The governor warned that if Frankfort cannot protect members, state guards will be used. Tensions rise as Republicans seek to vote for United States senator. disputes over seating and quorum create a volatile scene with special police patrolling corridors and a heavy crowd awaiting the ballot. The situation remains tense with potential for conflict as lawmakers clash over floor access and order.

Frankfort Julian Tobin Kentucky Kaufman Dunlap James Walton Representative Speed Franklin Orden Assoon Senate House Bronston Joint Assembly United States Collier Kauffms Howse Capitol Lonse Ate Mr. Daolap Stee Poor Chaober Laura Clay J. K. Henry Versaillee Bargett Anid Ue Edrington Diair Orilest Thia

Election Result Confusion Ends With Adjournment

Ballot tallies show Blackburn 61 and Carils 42 with Buckner 1. Republicans and Populist Poor abstained and the chair declared no election. Assembly then adjourned awaiting next day’s session.

Blackburn Carils Buckner

Gold Discovery Hinted Near Cook Inlet Alaska

A Boston led expedition sails for Alaska to verify gold deposits near Cook Inlet. Pennock reported rich finds on ten acres with gold from grass roots to bed rock, valued at $16 per ounce by the mint. Boston investors formed the Alaska company as $100,000 was paid, with E Spalding and G T W Barnum funding and organizing the venture.

San Francisco Alaska Excelsior C. A. Hooper & Co Boston Cook Inlet A. Pencock Pennock The Alaske E. Spalding G. T. W. Barnum West Side Ressurrection Creek Cook's In

Frisco Nasty Nest Trial Sees Mrs Barton Testify

In Frisco, during an evening council session, Dr. C Brown faces trial as Charles Bickford recounts finding Overman and Tunnell letters. Mrs George Barton testifies two hours about chats with Mrs Tusnell regarding Dr Brown and Miss Overman, including travel and money exchanges linked to Tacoma and a lump sum of $200.

C. Brown San Francisco CO. Brown Charles Bickford Overmun-Tunnell George Barton Tusnell di Brown Miss Overman Tunnell

New Battleship Indians Caught in Coastal Hurricane

The battleship Indians, sailing from Hampton Roads to Port Royal for dockage, reportedly met the hurricane sweeping the Atlantic coast. The Navy declines concern for the ship’s safety as it likely struck off Hatteras with no danger to the vessel.

Navy Department Hampton Roads Port Royal Scg Atlantic Hatteras

Neb. Gov Holcomb Denies Presidential Bid

Neb Neb March 12 Senator Peffer backed Gov Holcomb as a Populist candidate for president. Holcomb said he is not a candidate, but praised Lincoln era leadership and urged support for Allan, predicting his nomination at St Louis on July 22. In Washington the president returned to the White House after a ducking trip, duck catching making news. Army pledge to stay with General Booth remains intact as Salavation Army division holds session with 100 officers in attendance and notes a family style fair.

Molcomb Alten Lincoux Neb Peffer Holcomb Abraham Lincoln Allan Nebraska St. Louis Wasuisarox White House Biy Booth Pronia Salvation Arasy Ilingis England Nicol

McKinley Dominates Georgia Delegates for Republican National Ticket

Ariasta Ga March 12 The McKinley forces have practically captured the Georgian vote in the national Republican nomination. Eight of the sixteen congressional districts acted so far and of the fourteen delegates chosen thirteen are pledged to McKinley, three for Reed. The First Seventh and Eleventh districts have not acted. Bridge o Vasari Macene has issued an authorization for the Illinois Bla Railroad Company to construct a bridge across the Celumet river.

Phicten McKinley Ariasta Fizteen A E. Buck Mo Kipley Reed Hleveek Bridge O Vasari Macene Toot A Bla

Aims at Jingoes They Sound Like Buncombe Threats

Washington backs tougher Cuba stance as national debate over the Cuban question grows weary of fruitless talks. The administration faces pressure to adopt firmer policy while critics label the rhetoric as jingoism and bluster.

Cuban Debate Sways Senate Galleries and Cuban Resolutions

March 12 in Washington crowds filled the galleries as the Cuban debate continued in the Senate. Senator Sherman urged a vote on the Cuban report while Senator Hill of New York objected to clauses implying U S intervention in Cuba. The session featured tense exchanges, with Sherman defending the resolutions and relaying conditions in Cuba, and references to General Weyler as a brutal figure.

Wasuisatos Senate Diplomatic Corpa Sherman Hill New York United States Countrie Spain Buncombe Dupont Osse Shermun Cuba Generel Wayler Hell Lodze Uloey

Western Artists Unite in Chicago Form Society of Western Artistas

A meeting in Chicago on March 12 formed the Society of Western Artistas with chapters reportedly in Milwaukee Cleveland Detroit and other Midland cities. Frank Duveneck of Cincinnati was named president and Harry W. Netherby became secretary while George Leavitt of Chicago was treasurer.

Chicago Artien le Louw Milwaukee Gieciona I Cleveland Detroit Ludiana Society of Western Artista Oihers Frank Duveneck Cincinnati View Vitam MM. Forsyth Harry W

Kilbarn Bas Backs Suffrage Petition In Senate

Seontar Kilbarn Bas presented a petition favoring woman suffrage in the senate, signed by 9 100 people, and moved to take the resolution from the table to place on the calendar. The motion carried. Also noted are European diplomacy remarks and a large Columbus, Ohio housing auction note and a clothing company notice in Kansas.

Seontar

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