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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1896

Page

3

Mystics Organizing Lodges In Northwestern Kansas

In Kansas state news the Mystic Brotherhood expands from Wichita to Horton Everest Owhatten Dentons and nearby areas. An Atchison lodge claims hundreds of members and plans remobilization across fifty seven districts with a push to back a unified party plank in the upcoming election.

Atcnisos Order of Mystic Brotherhood Wichita Oectober Lnst Horton Seversave Everest Owhatten Dentos Goffe Wetmore Centralia Frankfort Wesley Falls Santa Fe Atchisos Atchison Esya Recobmissia Order Mystic Brotherhood Aad I Ia Co Party Papanete

McAuliffe Lavigne bout ends amid police action at MSG

A large Madison Square Garden crowd watched Jack McAuliffe and George LeVigne in a six round bout interrupted by Captain Pickett and Apell Brooke police and warnings against rough fighting. LeVigne led rounds two to five, McAuliffe rallied in round six before the referee stopped the match.

New York Madison Square Garden Betwee Jack McAuliffe George Kid) Laviges Saginaw Mich Apell Brooke Captain Pickett le Vigne Sam Fitzpatrick Paddy Purtell Ted Alexander McAulife Brooslyn Jimmy Carrell Jimmy A Fieuodi Lavigne Laviges McAuliffe Lavigus Inspector Brooka Beau Brummell

Early Spring Weather and Bank Charters Across States

The report notes partly cloudy chilly conditions in Kansas with forecasts of fair weather tomorrow. It lists new charter filings for Goodland Bank capital five thousand dollars and Consolidated Ice and Cold Storage Kansas City with one thousand dollars, plus Knights of Pyth Relief lodge filing details. It also covers winter wheat conditions across multiple states and a statement from J J Hill of Great Northern about Northern Pacific reorganization.

Kansas Santa Fe Nickerson Hook Island Colorado Kasess New Mexico Sherman County Bresks Ose Hank Marte Anothar St. Tomblin Sherman County Bank of

Melville Salter Dies After Brief Illness

A special to the Star from Fort Scott, Kansas reports ex Lieutenant Governor Melville J. Salter died at his home at 4 this morning after a brief illness of la grippe. Salter had been a prominent Kansas politician and served as lieutenant governor under Governor Thomas Osborn in 1874.

Thomas On A Kansas Star Fort Scott Kananga Melville J. Salter la Grippe Salter Keesan Lie Thomas Osbors

Electric Combine Brings NY Firms Toward Territory Split

March 12 in New York the Gen Ejectile and Westinghouse directors met since 11 this morning to discuss working arrangements. They plan an agreement regulating prices exchanging licenses and dividing territory between the two electrical companies.

New York Gen Ejectile Westinghouse

Deustrow Sentenced to Be Hanged April Second

Astex Missouri March 12 Dr Arthur Deustrow the so called millionaire murderer of St Louis was condemned today by Judge Hirzel to be hanged April 2 He will be sent back to St Louis for safe keeping Venezuelan affair a quick settlement is expected though no definitive accord yet reached officials say

St. Louie Astex Arthur Deustrow St. Louis Saline Hs Hirzel Deustrow

Alaska Territory Bill Moves in One House Committee

March 12 report shows territorial form of government for Alaska recommended, granting a delegate in Congress. Cambridge University rejects conference on conferring degrees for women. Red Cross aides set to proceed to Alexandretta with Clara Barton. News note ends with assorted ads and brief mentions of products and services.

Utah Universia Mavaio Sta Congress Cortana Spain United States Alicante Thecade House Lussex Cambridge University Ed Cross Cosetantinoris Clara Barton American Red Crops Society Mite Alexandretta Eis Barton

Snow Grips Northern New York and Roads Amid Storm

Snow blanketed interior New York with 18 to 20 inches in Saratoga Amsterdam Monticello causing rail disruption. Pennsylvania reports worst storm in 24 hours with temp drops of 20 and 10 to 15 degrees more expected. trains mostly on time. freight wreck tied up Baltimore line. Kansas City reports light snow aiding wheat prospects in Sterling area.

New York Plances New Youk Stata di Etches Sarstogs Amsterdam Monticello Penneyivein Previpune Pennsylvania Baltimore & Obie Kansas Kansas City Sterling

Sugar Refineries Likely to Close in New York Area

New York reports indicate local sugar refineries may shut down in a few days. Treasurer John A. Searles notes some closures possible as ship trade slows and prices may drop again. Cuban dispute in Congress worries the sugar trust over possible cutoff of Cuban supplies if insurgent bellicosity is recognized, or continued shipments if debate is postponed.

New York John A. Searles Dail Congress Suger Trust Cuba

Populists Decline Endorsement at Hutchinson Convention

A Topeka dispatch reports the Populist state convention at Hutchinson next week will not endorse any candidate for president. Secretary Semple of the state central committee denies Caldwell and other names have backing. Shawnee county leader A M Harvey says no instructions have been sought here.

Hutchinson Caldwell Topeka United States District Semple Suys A.M. Harvey Shawnee County

Goulds Won't Pay Taxes on Tendillons' Estate

New York March 12 The Goulds escape taxes on 10500000 assessed in 1895 for the estate of J Gould and his heirs. Five aunts had pursued the case to collect the levy but the defense claimed non resistance and the suit was abandoned by the corporation counsel in court.

Owneer Pansons J.C. Kart bin Slamabert Ted New York Goulds Day Gould J. Gould Jack Price Sup Corporation Couus Representative

Two Fires Near Noon Cause Minor Roof Damage

Two fires near noontime today caused minor damage in Norris Street area. The first blaze started in a gable at a house owned by Dannis Muihall, burning a small hole in the roof before crews could control it. A second alarm sent firefighters to 418 East First Street to douse a one and a half story dwelling occupied by Mearos Willisina, where the fire was stopped before significant roof damage occurred.

Norris Street Dannis Muihall Department East First Street Mearos Willisina

Voting on Excelsior Readers Passed by Topeka Board

The Topeka board of education approved the Excelsior Fourth and Fifth readers at the January 6 meeting. Ayes were S C Miller W E Wilson Von Macferrac Edward Wilder and J H Squires while T A Beck and L M Powell abstained andPresident Jesse Shaw did not vote J W Priddy and J M Westerfield were absent.

Excelsior Topeka Board of Education S. C. Miller W.E. Wilson von Macferrac Edward Wilder J. H. Squires T. A. Beck L. M. Powell Jesse Shaw

Fred Vesper Sells Steam Bakery After Rent Dispute

Fred H. Vesper & Co. steam bakery at 110 East Sixth Street closes and stock and fixtures go to mortgagee agent Thomas Martin for Carrie Neill. Vesper blames building owner M Davies for the loss after Davies rented to another party, claiming Davies promised to add machinery and then sublet. Mortgage stood at about 750 dollars with fixtures valued at 3,000 dollars, pledged to satisfy debts.

Fred H. Vesper & Co East Sixth Street Hias Thomas Martin Carrie Neill Vesper M. Davies Thi City Chicago Davies Court Flower North Topeka

Meeting on Kansas livestock freight rates at state house

A meeting of Kansas railroad representatives shippers and the railroad commission will be held at the state house tomorrow at ten o clock. The Nebraska board will attend. The dispute concerns rates per 100 pounds and per carload for livestock shipments east of the Missouri River. The commission will hear arguments and decide if the rate, retroactive to 1896, is raised or lowered.

Kansas Kansas Shippers Railroad Commission State House Nebraska Board Nebraska Missouri O A

Reformatory funding woes cited by Hutchinson official

Hutchinson reformatory superintendent Ore Morse says state appropriation delays slow maintenance and supplies. February expenses totaled 786.43 with 2 245.40 for supplies and 6 062.71 for salaries, funds expected to last until month end. Morse quips hogs at the facility can provide pork when beans are scarce. EJ Crego of Coffey and W Simpson of Lyon seek AG opinion on which county builds a bridge on the line between their counties.

Reformatory Ore Morse Hutchinson Reformatory State House Morse EJ. Crego Coffey County W. Simpson Lyon County Attorney General’s Office Sttorneye

Today's Market Report from Carcaco and Kansas City

Market summaries from March 12 show May wheat opening around 6.43 and moving to 6.85 before a decline to about 6.44 amid contingencies. Corn quiet at 3.044 with steady prices. oats firming slightly. Provisions slide with May pork down, May lard down, May ribs down then rebounding. Hog receipts 31,009. cattle receipts 12,000. mixed and light grades offered. Kansas City notes steady to strong tone for Texas steers and beef, with overall shipment figures provided.

Jeelpis Associated Press State Journal Carcaco Warrow Indiana Hera Soma Cora Kaname City Kansas Orry Texas

Wheat and cattle market notes from Topeka arena report

Market reports from Topeka arena describe receipts and prices for cattle and dairy items, with specific figures for native cows, mockers, and heifers, and mention strong market conditions. Wheat and corn futures, government reports, and city grain activity are summarized, noting improved export demand and mixed futures while cash markets show gains in May wheat and careful buying around support levels.

Topeka Grate Steck Serchasce Mitchell Puta Priess Cornan

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