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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1896

Page

3

Wever Letter Repeats Gold Cure Charges At Home

March report from Leavenworth notes Wever counters General McMahon charges about gold cure. Board investigated last year and discharged the surgeon. Wever calls for a congressional committee to probe the home’s management, claiming many residents were forced to pay for treatments with pension money.

Associated Press Gegers MT. McMahon Tha National Home For le Quoter Sayin Leavenworth Wever J. L Wever Iaw General Averell Board of Juiors A.J. Susius

Ferling’s There A: 50 Shares of $100 Each

March 24 in connection with the Forest City creamery the plan will furnish sterling by per day with new art machinery being installed in the building. An old colored man Samuel Hogan died owning city lots zinc-mining stock and a half interest in the McDermott building. Judge F L McDermott holds the other half and was his adviser. A soldier’s pension papers case ended with violence as Mrs Smith and her husband fired on Geo Benson. Benson injured, Smith and wife arrested. Southern Kansas District association of Congregational churches meets March 24–26. three-day session with speakers from Topeka and Emporia. Saloons are sanctioned. Ellis dry by local officers.

Srenosa Forest City Creamery camper _ day Tle City Samuel Hagen Springfield Ibs Galen Smith Rowig Bensoo Parsons Kansas Meneses City Topeka Eurporia

Prohibition Crackdown Tells Of Closed Gambling Houses

Deputy Sheriff Hickey has served an injunction on the owner of the Conlan building prohibiting liquor sales. The arrest of Wm Poney sparked unrest among the fraternity, prompting them to close their doors as a result.

Hickey Conlan Wm. Poney Minnesota Iet

Not a real blizzard a 20 degree drop forecast

Weather reports say yesterday's blizzard prediction was overstated with a 20 degree drop and a northwest wind. Today the day was partly cloudy with warmer readings around 48 degrees. tomorrow should be warmer with partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures. In Colorado Texas New Mexico weather ranges vary from cloudy and cool to clear and pleasant.

Colorado Texas New Mexico

Heavy Snow Hits Lincoln and Surrounding Towns

A late winter blizzard blankets Nebraska and nearby states with up to a foot of snow, paralyzing towns from Lincoln to Des Moines areas. No strong winds, deep drifts, and widespread surface snow may boost moisture for winter wheat and pastures, aiding spring ground conditions.

Lincoln Neb Throsgh Town Sircors Des Moines Towa Creston Red Oak Jesse Atlantic Albia

Fourteen Miners Killed in Berwind White Shaft Explosion

A gas explosion at the Berwind White shaft near Dubai Pa. today killed fourteen miners. The new mine had just begun operations and had only recently opened. Local officials and rescuers are assessing the scene as the city mourns the disaster.

Dubai Donor Minera White Atip Om

Sherman Moves to Recommit Cuban Resolutions in Senate

Senator Sherman announced a plan to recommit Cuban resolutions to conference committees to secure modifications that appease opposing senators. He aims for early action and to press the issue despite current scruples among some members. Police report two women, Pearl Paotonm and Chris Miller, arrested for disorderly conduct by the East Ninth Street area, to be tried in police court. The state board of phone works and Architect Holland plan to inspect the Soldier's Orphans home project start in late March. Rock Island directors declare a quarterly dividend of 34 percent payable May 1.

Senate Sherman Pearl Paotonm Chris P. H. Miller State Board of Phone Works Holland Atchison Fsupes Soldier's Orphans Home

Off for China and stage fatigue hints at travels

Corbett in Coromers Ohio on March 23 says he signed fight articles in good faith and will fight in two hours or two years for money anywhere in the world. He plans a trip to China and tires of presidential business. Grace and Lisette, 100 km match for $500 in Paris ends with the French rider defeating the English champ.

Coromers Ohio James J. Corbett Firesimmons New York China Lisette Grace England Liasette Cider France D’ Hever Paris Fiat Westminster Aquarium London Bile Lisse

John W Poulk Appeal Cites Right to Face Witnesses

The appeal by John W. Poulk of Kingman challenges a district court conviction from Horn & Kirk. The Supreme Court today ordered a retrial after ruling witness Thomas Yarrow’s testimony, given from prison, violated Poulk’s rights to confront every witness. Georgia law and prior rulings cited in the decision.

Bingman John W. Poulk Kingman District Court Horn & Kirk U Preme Court Thomas Yarrow T. J. Gillett

Claims list sent to congressman related to Quantrell raid

State Auditor circulates to Congressman RKWBins the 506 Quantrell raid claims totaling 59600031 with $460545.78 already paid by Kansas. The list supports reimbursement requests as Congress debates Kansas appropriations. Also notes auction of bats and upcoming millinery and lecture events with local notices.

Blue Cole RK. W Kansas

The Ottawa Journal Prints Old Fee Receipt Allegations

The Ottawa Journal reproduces a May 8 1895 receipt allegedly issued by Al Bu to E P Purell of Marbuttes for services in 1883 while a chief justice. It also prints a constitutional section about judicial compensation and notes that Hinton Hor ton did not enter the case, leaving the material to future use by the Popul ee committees.

Ottawa Journal District Court United St. Goring Duree Meir British Mortgage and Luna Company Omie Property Styevinar Kas Enngland Drudge GG. Ouse David Auld Atchison Horton

To Build Towns Beside Canadian Valley Town Company Formed

Topeka investors including T A McNeal Frank C Montgomery Arthur Capper George W Crane and J P Gustafson head the Canadian Valley Town Company chartered to promote settlement and town development in southern Kansas and nearby Oklahoma with capital stated at 40000. Also charter filings include Lancaster Bank of Lancaster Atchison county with 5000 capital and incorporators Mark Cloyes W W Stepp C L Cummings J J Bobauss and A L Charles. Cooley Mining and Smelting Co of Galena with 250000 capital lists B Cooley C A Senior W B Stone A J Lusk W R Stone as incorporators and directors. Black Hills Lead and Zinc Mining Co of Galena filed charter with 100000 capital and directors B Cooley W E Stone J Showman J Fotlenback and P J McCane. Hopefield Men on Church of McPherson County also filed charter today.

Topeka Canadian Valley Town Company Secretary of State T. A. McNeal Prank C. Montgomery Arthur Capper George W. Crane J. P. Gustafson W. McNeal Guthrie Oklahoma Kansas State Bank of Lancaster Atchison County Mark Cloyes W. W. Stepp C. L. Cummings J. J. Bobauss A. L Charles Cooley Mining and J. Showman J. Fotlenback P. J. McCane Hopefield McPherson County

Eight-Year-Old Ezekiel Butler Dies From Injuries

Ezekiel Butler eight died from injuries after being run over by a coal car in the Santa Fe yard last Thursday. His uncles William and Peter Butler took charge of the funeral arrangements. The service was held at the Church of St tion and burial followed at the Catholic cemetery.

Ezikiel Butler Santa Fe Garde William Peter Butler Ttion

Thomas Hughes Dies at 73 in Loxpor March 23

Thomas Hughes QC author of Tom Brown novels and founder of Rugby Tennessee died aged 73 at his home in Loxpor on March 23. His works on school life and moral instruction made him a famed literary figure and social reformer.

Loxpor Thomas Hughes Tom Brown Oxford Rugby Tenn

Hard Blow at John Bull Purchase of Iron in Alabama

London March 23 reports strong interest as a leading iron firm makes extensive purchases of Alabama pig iron and signals further orders. The Iron and Coal Trade Review warns England faces an invasion of American pig iron and this could strike a serious blow to Britain’s manufacturing supremacy.

London Alabama Iron and Coal Trade Review England Great Britain

Capron Accepts Larney Challenge in Catch‑as‑Catch‑Can Match

O M Caruon of Wasuixutox on March 23, 1896 writes to the Sporting Editor of the State Journal accepting Jack Larney The Icelander s challenge to a two of three falls catch wrestling championship match at any venue in the state under Larney s terms The note also mentions Michigan direct vote amendments and a Joliet fire that displaced 600 workers along with a Swedish Baptist society festival event and admission prices

Jack Larney Torexa State Journal Lhereby Kanaas O. M. Caruon Jottes Jorer Jollet Econovlidated Steel and Wire Company Young People’s Society Sollock

Judge Hazen's remarks reveal Pickett case tensions at trial

The judge criticizes claims for double damages in the Pickett versus Wilkerson case, remits part of the judgment reducing it from five hundred to three hundred dollars, and recounts concerns about unlawful arrest and public stigma. He notes juror experiences with jail exposure and urges reform, while observers discuss bond and custody disputes.

Sis Pickett Picket Wilkeraon Elilson Disbeon Gates Frank Herald Diabrow Ellison Bond Trest Trest To Mr. Stokery Zen Wilkerson

Market Report from Curcaco Wheat Rises on Cold Weather

Wheat opened active at 6g3 for two day gains over Saturday amid cold in the wheat state and firmer cabloa. Liverpool up 4d. Market shows volatile moves with bears driving price down later. Corn and oats dull. May pork up 10c early, then steady. Receipts: hogs 27,000. official receipts yesterday 11,853. shipments 35,5. market strong to a rise of 6c. Cattle receipts 5,000 with strong bids. steers and cows showing varied gains. Official yesterday receipts: cattle 183, sheep 1, hogs 0. Implied tomorrow hogs 26,000. Prices cited for Texas cattle and stockers. no explicit city name beyond Curcaco.

Liverpool Texas Shorts Calle Gil Ble Bear Principe Balug Seaboard Recelpte Lacrosse New York Australia Cape Town Chicago St. Paul Los Wor Pardridge Mitchell St. Louis Cudauy Re Brossesu Kentucky Duluth Taspecticos Port Axte Rock Island Holdernoffer Minneapolis

Wheat Market Closes Mixed Amid Light Demand

Wild wheat scramble described with price gains on higher cables and heavy selling later. May futures eased while July spread narrowed as traders covered shorts. Chicago and New York reports show mixed activity with large visible supplies and scattered foreign shipments.

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