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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1897

Page

2

Thomas Marshall wins 11th annual Amer ene handicap at Elk net park

Thomas Marshall, 12 year mayor of Kerthsburg Ir, defeated rivals Dr J G Kotpel of Newark and Dr W F cet of Chicago to win the 11th annual grand Amer ene handicap at Elk net park. He shot 25 straight birds and was carried in triumph to the grand stand amid cheering supporters.

Thomas Marshall Elwood Park New York Kerthsburg Elknet Park J. G. Kotpel Newark W. F. Cet Chicago Aprang Carver Che Eldh House Keithabure

Glycerine Magazine Blast Harms Wellaville Residents

A glycerine magazine at Fascetts farm near Wellsville exploded at 3 in the morning. AE UW Youngs and a team of horses were killed. Walter is missing. About 4000 quarts of glycerine were stored in the magazine Friday night. The blast damaged nearby farms and left only fragments of clothing and bone. Destruction spread along Drummer Brook as rescuers search the wreckage.

Wellaville N.Y. Maronch The Rock Glycerine Company Fascetts Farm Welteville AE UW Youngs Walter Pisces Vines Drummer Brook

West Point Post Office Race Draws Women Candidates

Two women from distinguished military families enter the West Point post office race. Mrs Viola Harrington of Seventh Cavalry and Miss Mamie Newlands, a West Point kindergarten instructor, contend for the position. Harrington’s late husband Lieut. Harrington died at Little Big Horn after writing a brave note to her. The piece mentions past Canter massacre impacts and includes oblique references to military figures and a travel notice for Santa Fe Route excursions.

New York Mehim Viola Harrington Liewterry J. Harrington Seventh Cavalry Military Academy Cloory Little Horn Lieut Harrington West Point Canter

FAMISHED CUBANS SEEK COUNTRY FOOD IN CUBA REBELLION

Refugees in Matanzas call for permission to travel countryside for bread as insurgents burn towns and destroy crops. Reports detail attacks on Holguin and Pinar del Rio, with large pay cuts for guerilla fighters and Spanish forces gaining ground near Camagal.

Havana Key West Matanzas Bayamo Santiago de Cuba Holguin Bahis Hondo India San Juan de la Splayas Sagua le Chica Cuba Lunez Salamanca Santa Chira Pinar del Io San Tuas Martines Pinar del No Arroyo Polo Calabazar Gomez Camagal Santa Clara Maanzao la Salud Blnaros San Luis Palo Abranizar Loris Ranch Cfhices A Ni Pindras Irses Havans Rtear Tona Navarro Cuban Associated Press Cauto

Curtis Regrets Mr Fosters Record W hile Secretary of the Treas ury

Washington dispatch reports a four day general debate on the Dingley tariff bill in the House, with five minute speeches and a planned final vote next Wednesday. Notable speakers include Taft, Dalzell, Grow, Hawley, Curtis, and Fitzgerald, while factions argue about protection, trusts, and treasury surpluses as opposition and Democrats mobilize against the measure.

Washington Batley Texas Fie Ways and Meabs Committee Messrs Tawney Rep. Minn Dessell Rep Russell Rep. Conn Pare Steele Talbert Dem Maguire Gang Idaho Cox Dem. Tenn MeeRee Ark Grow Rép Simpson Kan Curtis Rep. Kan Burke Dem. Tex Lewis Colson Hawley Hep. Tex Dearmond Dem. Mo Fitzgerald Dem. Mass Mc-Hae Dem. Ark Rep. Pa Fey. Kar Lentz Ohio Liverpool England United States Steel Rail Trust Kentucky Bryan Stevie Tnd Wars and Means Committee Jimpaca Pop Mr. Steele Simip Hawiey Lone Star Bailey Dingley de Armond Dem. Moj Milliken Trepalne de Armand Democratic Party Maine Democratic Appiause K. Milliken Bens Grover Cleveland Mr. Milliken Arnold Sen Fit New England Vigorotary Boston Payne Way and Means So Vinek Galleria Prines Skinner Lee South Moyer Dem. la Louisiana Gaines Tenn Senate Barrows Hep Mass Massachusetts Hibrary Club Massachusetts Rhode Island Gravn Mesara Settle Bartholdt Campbell Tim Howe Crumpacker Ind Ridgley Todd Pitzgerald

Hoar Heated Exchange Over Nevada Senator and Arbitration Treaty

March 26 senate met for a half hour open session then two hours of executive session on the arbitration treaty. The body resumed open session to discuss the Torrey bankruptcy bill as Nelson of Minneapolis proposed a substitute. Debates noted delays in election case handling due to committee organization while Hoar and Stewart sparred over political stances and a mock remark about a silver standard. Executive session began at 12:20 and adjourned at 4:20.

Stewart Nevada Washington Senate John W. Menderson Florida Cal Bfr. Hoar Privleges Spooner Rep. Miss Mr. Hoar

Foreign Goods Rush Into America Amid Shipping Turbulence

London reports hint that new U S tariff may not be retroactive prompting a surge of exports to America. Ship owners struggle to pace cargoes ahead of sailing dates while Cunard and Mail ships adjust routes. The Pall Mall Gazette notes American speculators push heavy musings and warns of potential shortfalls and delays.

London United Statnd America Cunard Bordeaux Pall Mail Gazelle Wingdlas Xayx

Constantine Ready to Lead Greek Army in Thessaly Front

March 26 report from Athens states Crown Prince Constantine is ordered to the front to command the Greek army as insurgents siege the Malaxa blockhouse at Suda Bay. News confirms Greek resolve to refuse peaceful terms amid Crete crisis and signals major shift with king and cabinet approving the move.

Athens Malaxa Crete Canemas Suda Bay Block House Delvannis Royal George Gazrllias Constantine Thessaly Parkes Uta Greece

Greeks Impatient on War Plans and Crete Autonomy

Times correspondent reports Greece’s war council chaired by ministers of war with no royal presence. Greek fleet central at Skiathos as Turkish positions hold in mountain passes. Seaforth Highlanders land at Candia provoking a nervousshore reaction. Athens government to issue a terse protest against blockade aims. Constantinople dispatch notes Muslim Crete protesting autonomy and demanding sultanate sovereignty with powers’ backing.

London Athens The Times Skiathos Macedonia Thea Cansa Candia Soltiers Daily Chronicle

Consuls Leave Frontier Amid Turmoil and Mobilization

Reports from Constantinople indicate turmoil as consuls depart frontier districts while Turkish forces under Pasha face conflicting orders. Over 70,000 troops, fresh divisions, and supplies push toward Prevesu and Katrina. Armenia suspects arrests rise as mass sacre toll hits 700, including Greeks, with security fears in the capital.

Maarens Om Et Rumorhem Pasha Prevesu Katrina Feredirk Kezani Janina

NOTE OUR PRICES Our Order Man Will Do the Rest

A catalog style notice lists daily goods and prices for sugar coffee flour canned items spices and staples. It advertises home delivery via a roaming wagon and urges customers to send their order and address, promising prompt service and fresh eggs potatoes and fruit. It also includes a brief news note about Turkish Russian tensions and rumors of a treaty affecting Turkey's sovereignty.

City to buy railroads and halt trolley power shift

Alderman Parker, head of the railroad committee, asked park commissioners to withhold consent to Sixth and Eighth Avenue surface roads switching from horse to electric motive power. He also notes the railroad committee intends to study city acquisition under their charters allowing purchase at actual cost per mile plus ten percent.

Parker New York Railroad Committee Eighth Avenue Park Board Seth Park Freud

England Interferes with Transvaal Treaty Dispute

The Globe reports that Secretary of State for the Colonies Chamberlain, under parliamentary pressure, has delivered a strong protest to President Kruger over alleged breaches of the Tandon convention by the South African Republic. Britain claims rights under the treaty to influence foreign relations following suspected infringements.

London Chamberlain Kruger Buutt African Republic Tris Germany Grange Great Britain South African Republic

Boston to Portland Boulevard Plan Reported

New York capitalists propose a 100 mile boulevard linking Boston and Portland to serve summer coastal resorts along the Atlantic. The route would connect major seaside towns with electric rail lines already in operation and integrate shore traffic with nearby ventures.

Boston New York Portland Atlantic Coast

Optimistic Wolcott Sees Silver Lining in Japan Devaluation

Senator Wolcott voices the view that Japan's attempt to depreciate silver may accelerate international action to curb the usual silver market and benefit Japanese agriculture and industry. He argues the move is not an attempt to equalize values and would have broad, far reaching effects.

Washington Marcel Wolcott Japan

Packers Up In Arms Over Tin Plate Bill Clash

March 21 San Francisco strong opposition from fruit canners packers and other tin can exporters to the Dingley bill proposal abolishing the duty on exported cans and plates. Communications by wire and mail to California officials reported. Receivers named in Denver and St Louis cases noted in separate dispatches.

San Francisco Caimon Packers California de Honts Packerd

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