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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1896

Page

8

Eagle's Story Denied by Mrs Davis on Davis in Mexico

March 22 Wichita Eagle reports a tale of Jefferson Davis captured in Mexico during the Mexican War. Mrs Davis, widow of the Confederate president, denies the story asserting Davis was never prisoner and that the tale is a spurious fabrication by a scribbler.

Davis Jefferson Mesteo New York Wichita Jefferson Davis Davia Ip Mr. Davis Winteld Lee Sterling Price Jefferaua Davis Maskee Mezics Sterling T Price Rei Mexico Priesphen

Vanderbilt's Vases Arrive for Breakers Estate in New York

Six pairs of Italian vases and an odd piece purchased for Cornelius Vanderbilt have arrived in New York for decorative display at the Breakers. The collector calls them among the most splendid articles of their kind ever seen outside Italy, with two vases reaching high and another pair nearly as bright. Ayers Pills are a separate advert.

Newrour Cornelius Vanderbilt Hays

Home seekers excursions via Santa Fe Route advertised

The notice promotes Home Seekers' Excursions on the Santa Fe Route with ticket sales in Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Iowa and Indiana territories. Dates listed are April 7 and 21, May 5, with a final sale limit 21 days after the first sale. Contact P. Rochlet City Ticket Agent Topeka Kansas for tickets and details. Also mentions Daily State Journal subscription and local laundries.

Easta Fe Rowtr Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Issouri Acizuoa Indiag P. RochLet Santa Fe Topeka Kan

Identification Disputes Mark Hillmon Case Testimony

Testimony in the Hillmon case follows witnesses detailing life insurance dealings and body identification. Lawrene jurors hear Selig and others contrast Hillmon height and teeth with a buried body and post mortem findings.

Hillmon Case Witnesses Question Identity Of Body

During the trial, multiple witnesses testifying for the defense challenge whether the Lawrence body was John W Hillmon, noting differences in height teeth and facial features. They recount prior knowledge of Hillmon, and depositions from Dr Miller and others describe measurements and inconsistencies. The record includes testimony about insurance schemes, releases, and possible motives tied to Baldwin and Hillmon.

Tm E Reicht Kina Hilimon A. L. Selig Lawrener Kapeas Seligts Consecuiout Mutual Life Insurances Company New York Life Insurance Co Levi Baldwin John W. Hillmon Connecticut Mutual Hillmon Wnd Sogiher New York Life Travelera Insurance Company Hillon Stalia Hilion Witsesa Mra Hilligo Mr. Tillinghast Poiste Bailey & Smith's Lawrence Witnes Den Phowgraph Ifs Selig Mra. Hillmon Borg, A Medicine Lodge Hilliman C. W. Smith Lavi Alva Baldwin Col Walter Levi Beldwin Laosop Teed Besbeat Joho W. Hull Baldwin Hillman Levi Jobe 1 Jows Wisemas John W. Hillman Hutchinso Jardus Neill Welll Smith & Bailey Joho W.ililmon Levi R Baldwin Mr. Baldwin Willian Brown Douglas County Kansas Joto W. Hillmon Illmon Frank Woodruff Joplin Missouri Kem Woodruff Maldwin PF. Cameron Valley Falla John W. Hilton Wichita Hilbmon Levi Haldwin Claud Holliday Leavenworth Barker van Box Handwritin Atiner Gridith Denver Colorado Mutual Life of New York Hillmen Major Wiseman Win Brockelsby McCauly & Anderson Texas Torcor John W. Hillmos Hilloo Johan W Willmon Holmes Charles Henry Clay Clay Billmon Legi Baldwin Cod Hillmon Almout W. G. Miller Miller New York Hillmor Witesss W. T. Faxon Arnal Arnal Was Next Read, the Witness Being Dald. Mr. Faxon Sallie Quinn Mra Coled H. B. Marshall Hulmon Globe House John H. Brown Hilllmon Crooked Creek Jombor Witcesa W. N. Davis Phillip Tonganoxie Ig Shea M Ore Insurance Company Levi Baldwisant Alexander Carr Tongeauxie Leavenworth County Mr. Carr Eleanor Faxon Laurence Callie H. Quinn Faxons Bie Dilimen Mise Quinn Mr. Hill Mion James & Crew California Lawrees Simpaun Joby W. Hillman Flint liv Surance Hillgion Eurance Irs Valley Falls Lilimon Firat Lim W. J. Buchan Kansas City Brown Robert Brown Tatner Jobs H. Brown Reuben Brown John Hl John J. Brown Himaslf John E. Brown Mra Hillmen Mrs. Hilltwee Seid Mrs. Hilllmon Hla Servic

Long Would Be Masterful Whist Rules and Tactics

Detailed analysis of Whist strategy discussing discard priorities in long and short suits. Principles cover choosing discards to strengthen partner and disrupt opponents, with rules for first discard second discard and avoiding unguarded honors. Notes on information flow, partnership signaling, and strategic risk in different suit lengths. Also reports on Knickerbocker Whist Club and a forthcoming International Chess Trophy match between England and America with top players and the prize trophy offered by Sir George Newnes.

Tripe Ata Wall St. Diedrich Knickerbocker Whist Club New York Continents Eportanian George Newnes Georgy Chess Lub Brooklyn Chess Club Ae Shalonga

Wool Pants Sale Prices Listed for Men's Apparel

In this sale note the merchants urge buyers to purchase all wool Chevint all wool Cassimere and Homespun Pants priced at 1.75 to 3.00 dollars. The items are described as pale and good enough to resell at roughly double the price elsewhere. Savings are emphasized with pants offered at 1.75 2.00 2.50 and 3.00 dollars.

McCoy Triumphs Over Ryan In Narrow Victory Fight

The bout drew 2 000 spectators as McCoy outlasted Ryan with a decisive late left that felled the opponent. McCoy showed strategic pugilism and kept Ryan off balance, earning high praise for his performance.

Tommy Mae Peth McCoy Ryan Kyran

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