Jail Kangaroo Outrages Near Sunday Cut
A jail kangaroo incident sparked outrage and nearly led to a cutting on Sunday. Authorities investigated the disturbance as guards restrained the animal and secured the area amid growing public concern.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1896
Page
7
Kangaroo Court at County Jail Sparks Violent Standoff
Four prisoners challenge a self styled judge as old inmates threaten beatings and a razor is shown. A tense standoff ends with a compromise and warnings that kangaroo courts must end. Local officials condemn the improvised court and urge abolition to protect prisoner rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Magey
Jim Arterbridge
Kangaroo Court
Easalon
Hert Lucas
Larry Sheehan
Torakey Job
Jones
Arterbridge
Mor
Fulm
Rager
Shiehan
Kengarocing
Teasco
Bookman
Results of the Election and Crane’s Schoolbook Ticket
The Republican primary produced a ticket across all wards with councilmen and board of education nominees. Crane and the American Book Company backed lines won in most wards, with notable defeats of Miller in First ward, McKinney in Second, Wilder in Third, Squires in Fourth, and Bock in Fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Pateson
W. C. Stephenson
C. H. Nettels
James Burgess
Ira Q. Howe
Fred, Stonestreet
Jorish Rose
W. H. Williams
George W. Crane
American Book Company
Crane
Miller
anti-Crane
Dr. L. A
Shaw
J.B. S MecKinney
Edward Wilder
J. H. Squires
Elias Shull
T. A. Bock
Bradford
Netels
J. 8. Warner
James Challis
Warner
Snow continues in New York with calm, drifting free weather
Snow has fallen since Sunday at midday in New York with no wind and no sign of abating. The storm causes minor street railway disruption but rail traffic in the vicinity remains lightly affected and no drifting is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Interurban Railways Planned in Northern Indiana
A New York and Cleveland backed syndicate plans an electric interurban railway network in northern Indiana. Starting from Lake County, the system would reach South Bend Valparaiso Michigan City Laporte Elkhart and other towns. Dan Lamont and former Secretary Whitney allegedly head the project with ex-Congressman Johnson and Mark Hanna as active agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geth
Dan Lamont
Lavonte
New York
Cleveland
Indiana
Lake County
South Bend
Valparaiso
Michigan City
Laporte
Elkhart
Whitney
Johnson
Mark W. Hanna
FLAKES OF GOLD AT CRESTLE CLAIM NEAR CREEDE
Rich ore samples near Creede show free milling gold with flakes. Assays report 240,30-100 ounces per ton valued around 4926 dollars. Location roughly within three miles of Creede, reef 28 inches wide. Melbourne Hall storm hits London area with damaged windows and injuries. Capstown dispatch notes government mine and ammunition storage and upcoming performances by Harriet Sibley and Viola Butter McCoy. Local ads invite collar cleaning at Peerless Laundry and Sibley readings tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeds
Colo
Crestle
Anton Fran
O. H. Myatt
Agaseay
Creede
Truth and Poetry Thrilling Sintas Raid on Inland Hock
A vivid pastiche mixes a sensational tale of eight tramps in a dry town raid for alcohol with jokes and quips from various papers. The piece blends slang dialogue, a jail haul, and a mock serious aside about public figures, ending with local notices and a call to subscribe for the JOURN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonska
Wichita
Belgium Considers Gold and Silver Ratio Conference
Brussels dispatch reports Deputy Bareh Gra' denouncing silver depreciation while Minister Desmet Denaeyer concedes the vice but sees no need for Belgium to call a monetary conference. The government will aid any plan to fix a gold silver ratio as directed. Long Tunnel on Fire blocks rail traffic in Catcaco. Passengers may transfer, with freight traffic halted until the tunnel is cleared. Post office fire destroys most South Chicago mail except registered letters. Herbert Booth to leave Salvation Army command in June. Harriet Sibley dies. Viole Bouter McCoy performs tonight at 418 Kansas Ave. note on A. O. U. W. hall event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasels
Lespos
the Times
Brussels
Sys
Chamber of Deputies
Bareh Gra
M. Desmet Denaeyer
G Nance
Belgium
Georgery Jod
Be& St. L
Cage
Catcaco
Washington Hesing
Chicago
South Chicago
Herbert Booth
Herbert
Salvation Army
Canada
Bermuda Bound for Cuba With Ammunition Shipment
Reports state the Bermuda sailed from New York carrying 40 tons of ammunition and guns for Cuban insurgents, including dynamite cases. The vessel reportedly headed to Cuba to bolster insurgent efforts despite federal seizure efforts and rumors of further transfers of men and materiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. W. Hawkins
U.S. Matchels
Barmuda
Bermuda
Sandy Hook
Estrada Palmades
Callta Garcia
Cuba
Jota
United States
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