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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1896

Page

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Great Boston Rally Backs Reed in Republican Convention

Enthusiastic delegates in Boston rally behind Thomas B Reed of Maine for the presidential nomination. The hall trembles with cheers as resolutions pledge Massachusetts to support the chosen candidate and the party platform at St Louis.

Bostos Muale Hell St. Louis Thomas B Reed Maine State Central George H. Lyman Hall Columbia Escretery Talbot Rev. Lawrence Episcopal Massachusetts Grean Lalge Agein Toe Committon W. Metiell Winchester Massachusett Slaam Ross China Republican Party Republicas Repu United States Diane American Continents Hawaiies Islands Isthmian Canal Cabana Friends of Freedom Thas Island Republi Thomas B. Reed

National Republican Platform Endorses Protection and Sound Currency

The speech advocates returning to Washington Hamiltonian policy with protective tariffs, ample revenue, and debt reduction. It opposes free coinage of silver, supports a strong gold standard, and endorses the recall of treasury bonds only under solid currency backing. Thomas B Reed is praised as a steadfast leader for 1890.

James G. Bisina Washington Hamillwo Americens United States Coun George Weaahington McCallavid Treasury Aod Friends of Silver McCall Thomas H Reed Reed Congress Pation House of Representatives Thomas B Reed Maiog

Massachusetts convention speech cites Democratic measures on money

March 27 Bowron reports Rep McCall of Massachusetts condemns Democratic restoration policy as endangering the gold standard. He denounces Treasury control, warns of silver payments, recalls 1878 panic, and argues Republican protection policy secured prosperity while Treasury missteps threaten financial stability.

Bowron McCall of Meas Massachusetts Cleveland Treasury Department Gra Carlisle Artin

Money for Kansas Bill Crowns Civil Service Funding

The sundry civil appropriation bill allocates 25000 to continue gauging streams and publishing irrigation reports as pushed by Kansas delegates. It also lists 2250 for cavalry school at Fort Riley 1600 for infantry and cavalry at Fort Leavenworth 287214.75 for Soldiers' Home Leavenworth and 55912 for a new penitentiary project.

Ivy Civil Service Wasnixerox Joem Kansas Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth Leavenworth United States

Truce in Abyssinia Proposed. Eliona Interrogation Sought

A Rome dispatch reports a multi month armistice proposed to the Negus with General Eliona to be questioned by the war ministry. In other news the Jefferson docked at Port Royal at 7 00 o clock as the tide ebbed with flawless docking and expert handling by Chief Naval Constructor J T Hanses. Governor Morrill names Kansans to the Tennessee Centennial exposition in Nashville to begin May 15 lasting six months. Subscribe for the Daily Star Journal.

New York Mareh Herald Rome Eliona Port Roy Pont Borat J. T. Hanses Ieciion Port Royal

Secret Buried The Frank Nevels Case Ends in Death

The imprisoned Frank Nevels died at the county jail at 12 48 after conviction for the Matson murder in December 1894. He had previously told a fellow prisoner he would not live a week if convicted. The dying man spoke softly to jailers and his father and asked for sleep in his bed and for not to be moved. He had whispered to the jailer about the verdict and showed signs of waning strength, while his wife and mother were referenced in last requests. The body will be sent to Winfield with expenses paid by the county.

Floc” Giles Newels Navels Howard Dallor Sheehan Perth J A Gilet Exine Hock Sheehan Nevela Nevels Frank Shoshan Gllen Frank Nevels Moa Shevlin Bes Hin Chesslist Winteid Pesell Bim Nevels Tin al Kuykendall Kuykendall Sroteen Kendall Golakeda Winfield Xuykendal Raykendall W. J. Jamison Mr. Jamison Bits Newele Mr. Nevals

African Uprising and Bridge Contract Disputes Hit Bulawayo

Telegraphed reports from Bulawayo warn of a widespread native uprising in Matabeleland with volleys of violence against white settlers. Volunteers marshal, mounted police reinforce Bulawayo, and ammunition for maxims is rushed as towns fortify. Separately, county bids for the Mel a Bridge contract are opened with Keepers & Thacher as lowest bidder. total project cost nears 124000 after plan costs, with votes to build at 150000.

Fenre Caprerowx Bulawayo Tozea Pilebusi Bentley South Africa Matabeleland Mses Lovy Siith & Co Coue Eh, Gaz & Uo New York Deltz, Daanian & Prior Fim Keepers & Thacher Detroit Solly Bmith & Co Christie & Low Chicago Richardson & Young Willard & Conwell Guthrie O.T Ulrich Brothers Aluahatta Kansas Bonda

Smallpox Case Reports Slow Change in Patient Quaranted

City Physician Mitchell notes little change in William Pope who is quarantined for smallpox. Two or three colored people visited Pope on Sunday but were watched by Sanitary Officer Fowler. If any of them fall ill they will be immediately quarantined. The quarantined house is guarded day and night and the board of health hopes the disease remains confined. Receiver for Kansas City Loan Bank Aldes of Wynsdone county names C F Wilawe receiver after the bank closed February 5. The bank had $50,000 capital.

Mitchell William Pope Pope Fowler Board of Health Kamsas City Aldes Wynsdone County C.F. Wilawe Sak Kacass City

Changes on state boards move many offices

Governor Morrill announced four appointments to state commissions including J B Vincent as secretary of the livestock sanitary board, E Packard to the board of health, and Dr Thomas Bleakly named to the board of charities. Dr Gifford of Lawrence suceeded by E B Packer Osage City. W N Allen to be replaced on charities.

Morrill Thomas Bleakly Neodesia Charitice J. D. Barker Girard B Vincent Hutchinson J. W. Moore Marion E. Packard Osage City Board of Health A. Gifford Lawrence S Lanning Kingman Heal Vincent Board of Charities Dr. Bleakly Livestock Board Barker Bleskly Leland Bleakly Murdock Wichita Moore Board of Livestock Commissioners Mr. Moors Mexico Santa Fe Gifford Denver W. N. Allen

Colored brother admitted to Chicago Hamilton Club

The Chicago Hamilton Club admits Adelbert H. Roberts as its first colored member, voting unanimously after posting the name. The club, Republican in politics, allows membership for those believing in Hamilton’s principles and accepted mental qualifications, with no notable friction during the process.

Chicago Hamilton Club Canaco Adelbert H. Roberts Hamilton

Matabele Rising Forces Frederick Selous Fights For Safety At Bulawayo

March 27 Bulawayo reports Frederick Selous, the explorer, driven from his farm by Matabele uprising. He brings three Africans as prisoners and his estate cattle looted. Teiauz marshals volunteers to join South African troops at the front. Selous warns authorities must act quickly to restore order.

Selous Fiasa Caretows Frederick Bulawayo Teiauz

FRENK SWEENY DEAD

Cresco March 27 Frank Sweeny long time grand master of Switch Man's National union dies of consumption at his home. Judge Gibbons declines to appoint a receiver for the National Linseed Oil Company. bill dismissed for want of equity in favor of Louis A. Coquard as receiver nominee.

Cresco Frank Sweeny Switchman’s National Union Curcaco Gibbons Louis A. Coquard

Madame Modjeska Passes Through Topeka in Pullman Car

Madame Modjeska the Polish actress travels through Topeka by Pullman en route to a ranch in southern California. Her husband Count Bozunta and Madame Modjeska’s French maid accompany her as she battles intense nerves from illness. Doctors say she improves yet remains delicate. she plans to resume stage work next year mainly in the west, not the east.

California Madame Modjeski Topeke Count Boxenta Badame Modjeska Count Bozunta Madame Modjeska Bjch

Modjeska Leaves Chicago for California Tour

The renowned actress Mme Modjeska departs Chicago for California with her husband and supporters, seeking a summer stay for health improvement. Doctors promise relief from the balmy Golden State climate, though she regrets not staying through Sunday for her grandson's baptism and the planned performances with Mme Calvo and Mme Hietuke.

Chicago Kontherm California Californis Bozenta Mme. Modjeska Mme Calvo M'de Hietuke Nardie Californls

Boys from reform school wait at Santa Fe depot

Five boys aged 0 to 14 sat in the Santa Fe depot waiting room today before trains to their respective homes. They were reportedly inmates of the reform school with each holding a merit badge termed "shel hogura" and were given pickets for their return home. Names included Wil Rodgers Garnett Clemmie Millis Charles Jones Pate Grant and others from Oswego Wollman Junction City.

Reform School Santa Fe Reform Shel Hogura Wil Rodgers Garnett Clemmie Millis A Donta Charles Jones Oswego Wollman Junction City Pate Grant

Second reprieve delays execution of Pollard and Harris

Kansas City dispatch reports Governor Sloane delayed the hang for Pollard and Harris to April 23, with a follow up note to execute on April 21 or 22. The memo cites added pleas from citizens and an official instruction to proceed after receipt of further guidance.

Pillard Harris Kansas Corr Pollard J. B Kwellear Sioag Jerrxnson Crry Sia J. B Keemawar Raberuete Garria

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