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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1896

Page

2

Victories Reported as Government Forces Sweep Honduras War

Maxyaova reports three major government victories with Mets pa seized after two days of brutal fighting. Up to 7,000 killed or wounded. More also falls as Zelaya’s troops push along the western coast. Honduran force support reaches toward Chinadega near Leon, amid frenzy in Munagaos over the rebel collapse.

Seteutrieva Hooddras More Zelaya Honduras Occidental Viego City Leon Chinsde Jess Lens Chinadega

Kirkpatrick Nominated in Third District Rally

In Cuansurs Kansas on March 16 the Third district Republican convention unanimously nominated incumbent Congressman Kirkpatrick. Delegates from Randolph Pittsburg and E G Dewey Elk City elected as delegates to St Louis. alternates Sam Kirkpatrick Sedan and John Spercer were chosen with F M Benefiel as presidential elector. St Louis delegates were instructed for McKinley.

Kasens Cuansurs Kan Kirkpatrick St. Patrick's Day

Captain Bradbury Dead at Missouri Penitentiary

W D Bradbury deputy warden of the Missouri penitentiary died at his home just before noon yesterday. Born in Virginia on September 7 1537 he became a guard at the pen at age 16. He served with the Mexican War pensioner and was a captain in the Confederate service. He returned to the penitentiary after the war and served as deputy warden under Democratic administrations. State and local officers elected new leaders in Kansas City and St Louis with J H Stephene as state president and Edwin Up as state secretary among others.

Meon & Missouri Penitentiary Jurrensoy Crrr W. BH. Bradbury Missouri Penitentiary Virginia Missouri Penitentiary Wardes Mescurt A. F. A Kawetas Cry J. HH Stephene St. Teak Edwin Up St Lewis J. Pat Springfield Tar Duke Lyons St. Louis Chapo TH. Cunningham Lous A. P. Astosates Yeater Aap Hansas Jedy Yellow House New York World

Mills his Wife's Paramour at Bigelow Murder

Report from Onsoon Missouri dated March 18 states George Hammond was shot and killed by Charles Channing at Bigelow about twenty miles away. Hammond allegedly had an affair with Channing's wife, leading to the fatal violence. Also noted is a Georgia item on joint debates and a report on a Southwestern revival and other local happenings.

Georgia Aroaris Charles

Wreck of Special Train Injures Officials on BE Tours

A special train carrying officials of the St Louis and San Francisco tour was wrecked at Rogers Arkansas. Brakeman Boots was killed and a cook injured. The private car was demolished. several named executives and bondholders were aboard. The crash occurred after a switch was left open, allowing No. 6 to ram the stopped special car.

San Francisco St. Low St. Louis Rogers, Ark Brekemen Boots Cook Cctors Ripley Walker Morrisl Wentworth Cheney Greed Flower Gibbs Hayes Moranety Prisco Alsbey Amsterdam Frisco Hogers Ponent Boots

Rev Brown verdict split on conduct. immorality not proven

In San Francisco Rev G Brown is found not guilty of immorality but guilty of conduct unbecoming a Christian minister. The findings committee notes grave doubts about his moral character though no single act of immorality is proven. The report awaits presentation to the First Congregational Church. In another item, a petition seeks removing Father Marquette statue amid House discussions led by Linton and Jenkins.

San Francisco Marchis G. Brown Committee On Brown First Congregational Church Father Marquette Petitons House of Representatives Linton Jenkins P_A councils Nebraska Marquette

Thomas Punston Death Sentence Seekers Return for Clemency

Sheriff Adriano and Attorney L A Vories returned from Jefferson City with a large petition signed by leading citizens asking Governor Stone to commute the death sentence of Thomas Punston, the wife murderer, to life imprisonment. The governor took the matter under advisement and gave no promises, though interviewers feel hopeful for intervention.

Thomas Pusshos Joserx Adriano L. A Vories Jefferson City Thomas Punston Aprila Stone

Counterfeit ring arrests emerge in Missouri and Nebraska news

Falsing Rogue ones reports Arthur Budge of Newmarket and Miss Augina Hackett of Dearborn in custody over counterfeit coins tied to a suspected gang active in the county’s southern part. Ex Nebraska politician Manderson comments on delegations amid St Louis talks. A Missouri judge sues to recover mistitled land deed after a marriage. Boston boxer George Dizon defeats Jerry Marshall in seven rounds at Music Hall amid Prescott Athletic Club events. X rays from sunbeam discoveries reported by Stephen Simmons in New York claim new reflection possibilities for solar imaging.

Jostry Arthur Budge Newmarket Augina Hackett Dearborn Boston Marenixn George Dizon Jerry Marshall Australia Marshall Wnable Prescott Athletic Club Jim Coivile

No Senator Reports Mild Censure for the Governor

Fraxeront Kentucky March 18 The Legislature adjourned after sixty days of bickering failing to elect a United States Senator or pass a financial reputation measure. Governor Bradley resisted a special session as Senate committees accused him of usurpation and political use of militia. The House endorsed the governor and set a special election for April 11 to fill the Senate vacancy.

Fraxeront United States Hradley Senate House Bradley Worthington Weissinger Walton James Pny Joint Assembly Senate of Kentucky Commonwealth Jones

Blackburn Victory Rally Opens Silver Campaign in Kentucky

In Foster Creek at Faaskront Kentucky on March 1 Senator Blackburn claimed a remarkable victory for silver as he led a vigorous attack on opponents. Senator Granston denounced Governor Bradly Lt John Boyle Attorney General Taylor and Colonel Lew Torlton. Jack Chinn urged spending 10 000 for militia to prevent hypocritical appearances. Meanwhile in Missouri Sr Joserm Craig 13 year old Gertrude Taylor discussed as poisoner admitted buying drugs and causing the death of D H Taylor. coroners jury implicated the girl who is jailed as Craig reels from the case. Fort Scott Barr Scott Kansas marked a newspaper sale of Daily and Weekly Lantern to E Wiffany G S Worthington and G M Kieberger who will continue the People’s Party line in East Kansas.

Faaskront Blackburn Granston Bradly John Boyle Taylor Lew Torlton Jack Chinn Miltia Joserm DB. B Taylor Craig D. H. Taylor Misa Gertrude Taylor Cralg Orange Fort Scott Barr Scott, Ken City E. Wiffany Wichita Commoner Worthingtom Wichita Eagle The Wichita News G. M Kieeberger People's Party Orgenton Theast Kansas

Indicted Pearl Bryan murderers held in Newport jail

Jack son and Walling, indicted for Pearl Bryan’s murder, are confined in Newport Kentucky jail. Jobe Bitzer reports an uptick in patrols as Newport police are ordered to increase vigilance.

Kaxen Keorecey Cixelswatt Ohio Jackson and Walling Pearl Bryan Newport Jobe Bitzer Oes Is Oarda

Four New Battleships Debated by House Naval Committee

March 15 reports indicate the House committees on naval affairs will review the appropriation bill for new battleships and torpedo boats amid debate over funding and shipbuilding priorities.

Bouse Committees On Naval Affairs God &Leen Torpedo Boats

Sketches By M Quad Getting Even With Cabny

A late night cab encounter ends with a feisty passenger outwitting a driver over fare. Other sketches follow urban vignettes: a widow and neighborly awkwardness at harvest, a police capture of a chicken thief turned cat, and a Canadian peace joke turned near-war tale.

Debate closes on Cuban Question final vote in sight

In Washington March 15 the Cuban debate nears end as a final Senate vote is expected soon. Mr Sherman keeps the question before the chamber, with Mr Mills and Mr Platt to speak briefly. Mr Morgan of Alabama spent most of the session arguing for the adoption report and attacking Spain and its ambassador.

WasurxeTox Senate Sherman Mills Texas Platt Morgan Alatems Seasion Dupuy de Lome Spain

House Passes Administrative Tariff Act Amendment

Washington March 18 The House devoted the day to the bill to amend the administrative tariff act of 1600 and passed it without substantial amendment. The bill strengthens the act of 1390 addressing weak spots seen in six years. It includes hearings and Treasury and other expert input. A key change raises duties and penalties for under valuation starting at the undervaluation point rather than 10 percent above it.

Washington Treasury Department Board of General Appraisers

Confesses to Murder in Kansas Preliminary Hearing

John New testified in Sepay Kansas as the second day of the Frazer murder preliminary exam began. He described four men involved with himself in the killing and said Dr Olney of Howard hired him to poison W H Gibson. He named three potential co-defendants Dr Olney Frank Kimsey and Tom Turner and said arrests would follow.

John New Gibson Pracer Sepay Kan Frazer New Kiser Olney Howard W. H. Gibson Fls Olney Frank Kimsey Tom Turner Kimsey Turner

Wisconsin Republicans Endorse McKinley for President

The Wisconsin Republican State convention in M’Kinley urges McKinley as presidential nominee and unanimous party choice. Resolutions back protection for American industries under the McKinley tariff and sound money. Five Wisconsin congressional conventions previously instructed delegates to St Louis for McKinley.

Monavgier Wis William McKinley Wisconsin St. Louis

Whiteleys Motion Prompts British Bimetallic Debate

England signals support for Whitely bimetallic motion while keeping to the gold standard. The plan urges international agreement to stabilize metal values since the Latin union of 1873. Also notes boxing match plans between Portell and Butler and a list of Supreme Court decisions without the Merks murder opinion.

England Whitely Latin Union

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