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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1896

Page

2

Rosebery Attacks Salisbury Policy In Nile Debate

Lord Rosebery denounced Salisbury’s foreign policy in a National Liberal federation speech. He criticized the government for lack of continuity, warning of near wars with the United States and Germany, and argued against the Soudan expedition and Nile venture. He urged restraint and questioned national priorities.

Lespes Maren Earl Fot Liberal Party National Liberal Federation United States Germany Armenia Salista Great Britain France Siam Lord Salisbury Soudan Loni Rosebery Lord Rosebery

Fusion Scheme Alleged Between Texas Parties Sparks Alarm

Reports from Texas papers claim a fusion scheme between Republicans and Populists to swap nominees for state officers and electors. Historical vote figures show a solid combined opposition. defections from Democrats may widen the gap. Also reports of the Todd case in Missouri and Whitcomb Kitey's brain fever in Indiana.

Sali Popoiteus Avery Tex Texas Culberson

Convicted of Embezzlement and Sentenced at Leavenworth

Jerrenson Jr of Missouri was convicted yesterday of embezzlement and deemed indebted to the poor for 276. Adams received a two year term at Leavenworth. In Chicago the Hamilton club added colored men to its members, honoring Adelbert H a lawyer, as it pushed to end racial segregation. Delagos Bay case notes say no brew purchased amid cabinet secretary testimony in London.

Jerrenson Jrs Hamilton KE. Baker Tesla Adams United Siates Prmes Leavenworth Chicago Kumilton Club Adelbert H. Lawyer

Unclear OCR political and legal notes from March primary and case

Fragmentary report notes March primary delegate process and mentions a court action. Also references Robert F. Ruhibs and a trotting case involving a mare with alternate name Nellie Ruleta. Details are garbled and names uncertain.

Fran Dewac Robert F. Rucebs Bethel Nellie Ruceta

Trade Review signals mixed week with improved iron and shoes

E G Dun & Co reports mixed business conditions for the week with some large failures raising banker caution while iron and steel improve and boots and shoes show hope. Dry goods falter with mills unlikely to run at full capacity. foreign trade improves modestly with a 6 percent rise in New York exports over a year earlier and similar import decline. Cotton price volatility continues amid short-seller effects and wool shipments to England feature strongly.

New York E. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade England Texas United States Canada

Oklahoma for McKinley delegates meet in convention

Oklahoma reporters expect pro McKinley sentiment to dominate the delegate selection at a March 28 convention in Oklahoma City. Some leaders oppose binding delegates to a single candidate to protect home rule and statehood goals. Farther west, Nebraska endures a hurricane force wind and rain storm with damage across cities and suspended traffic.

Gamen Mostra OxiamoMas Crro Oklahoma McKinley Kansas McKinley Mes Senate Seueral Nebraska Ouse Neb Nebraska Omaha

Taylor's bond property sold to settle state deficit

March 24 Att Gen Crawford disposed of State Treasurer Taylor's bond man's property under execution. Only realty sold for 57,064 dollars. all bids matched appraised values. Cash paid and prior recoveries raise total credit on the shortage to 270,000 dollars, closing a chapter in the Taylor defalcations.

Taylors

Bitter Debate Over New Mexico Legislature Date Change

The Senate held an acrimonious debate over a provision in the appropriation bill to move New Mexico's legislature from December to May. Senator Hill called the change a political trick, while Senator Elkins objected to the wording. Brice and others pressed, a dispatch issue arose, and the bill, with a $1,500,000 appropriation, progressed after Hill’s motion to strike was resolved. lawmakers debated district attorney and marshal compensation reforms before adjournment.

Wasmivetox Marsh Senate Hill Etkins Brice New Mexico New Mexica Gorman Faulkner Cockrell Elias Carter Cullom United Stat Fies

College Orators Contests Held At Missouri Auditorium

Ives of Missouri Inevit ta Vertual Baste Raxens Cry reports the annual Missouri Inter-Collegiate Association contest held at the Auditorium. Colleges represented include Central, Missouri State, Missouri Valley, Drury, William Jewell, Park, and Westminster. Winners listed: first C. C. Selecman, Central College. second Bruce Barnett, Missouri State University. third J. Ward, Missouri Valley. tied fourth CG Hard, Drury and KT Mansfield, William Jewell. fifth George L Long, Park College. sixth A. Q Harrison, Westminster.

J. & Ward Missouri Valley College Marshall CG . Hard Drury College Springfield KT. Mansfield William Jewell College Liberty George L Long Park College Parkville A. QO. Harrison Westminster College Fulton

Wailers Friends Retaliate in Oklahoma District

In the Blackjack district near Columbia Oklahoma, colored residents protest France refusal to pay indemnity to Waller. A French settler Pierre Boulet is seized and imprisoned in a cave as indignation meetings vow retaliation until France grants the indemnity and frees Boulet.

Wrearta Kan Columbia Blackjack Oklahoma Waller Wailer Pierre Boulet France

Murder Case: Postmortem Proves Death in Box

Coroner's physician Dr Louis J Mitchell performed a post mortem on a body found packed in a box from an abandoned sale. Two skull holes show a blunt weapon caused death. Henry Devere and Bas Macel identify the body as Josnes Prosper Chazal, missing from Salt Lake City since February 18. Chazal's wife Miss Rolande is reportedly in Paris seeking a way to clear the mystery.

Cmcaap Louis J. Mitchell Henry Devere Bas Macel Armory Josnes Prosper Chazal Salt Lake City Chazal Salt Lake Rolande Paris France

Indicted Leaders and Clergy Face Legal Action in Illinois

Champaign county grand jury indicts Jobs P. Altgeld and trustees for noncompliance with a state flag law. Rev. Father Warner and Rev. Fred Verehahan charged for failing to keep the U.S. flag over parish schools. Also notes Italian immigrants facing deportation from Ellis Island due to lack of funds or relatives.

Umoote Champaign Til Champaign County Jobs P. Altgeld State of Illinois The Illinois University United States Father Warner St Mary's Fred Verehahan St Peter's

Jockeys Ruled Off in San Francisco Fix Scandal

California Jockey Club stewards purge suspects from a race fixing scheme. Chevalier Chers and Hinrichs face likely removal amid a broader crackdown, as officials act to restore integrity in wagering. Four Thousand Witness Fanging trial rumors surface in coverage.

San Francisco March California Jockey Club Chers, Chevalier Hinrichs

Rock Island Excursion Tickets to Western Points 1896

Great Rock Island offers sales for April 7 21 and May 5 1896 to Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona and Indian Territory with a1 ond fare plus 2 for round trip Reservations and information available from Rock Island Agents A M Fetter City Pass Agt A Lover reference and various advertisements for hair products dandruff remedies and a steam laundry service are noted in this fragment.

Great Rock Island Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona Indian Territory Rock Island

Weather and baseball trials split spring in the South

A lively column notes how cold and rain hindered National League teams training in the South, with many players nursing sore muscles. It highlights McBride emerging as a top Texas Southwestern standout, Anson’s shifting lineup, Lapue injuring an ankle delaying his play, and the broader minor league tensions echoing through Washington meetings as power dynamics shift in early league classification debates.

Dizle Jack A. M’neide Chicago Sonville Texas Anson N. G Ike Anson Galveston McBride Adrian Wilmot Hutchison William Lapue Anse Jack Doyle Baltimere Haslon Doyle Baltimore Hanson Steusk Breitenstein Ducots St. Louis Biates Rusl Basie Kare Lovett Brookins Ballsield Washington National League Party New York Nasional League Hotspurs

Sporting notes and season outlook across multiple sports

The piece surveys upcoming seasons and notable figures in polo golf baseball and track. It mentions bets on Bettasco as a leading figure, Willia Dunn moving to New York, the Cuban Giants rebranding, Michael F. Sweeney turning pro, and the American starting machine at Sheepshead. It notes large rosters for Louisville, a growing golf scene in Hong Kong, Sam Doggett not riding for the Onock stable, a tentative date for a women’s golf championship, Marylebone Cricket Club’s long history, Jon Corbatt seeking baseball trials, and Canada’s curling win in Toronto. It also reports Chicago area track purses and handicaps planned for races.

Willia Dunn New York Michael F. Sweeney Sheepshead Course Louisville Baseball Club Bongkong Pittaburg Phil Sam Doggett Ono Jim Haitimores Canada United States Toronto Canucks Chicago

Canadian yachtsman Duggan challenges for Seawanhaka Cup

G H B Duggan of the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, Toronto born, 34, a civil and mechanical engineer, leads Canada’s challenge for the Seawanhaka Cup. He built up yachting work in Montreal and Toronto, helped form the Toronto Yacht Club, captained its team, and is described as a leading all around athlete. His wife is a skilled yachtswoman at Royal St. Lawrence.

G. HB. Duggan C. H. Duggan Herrick Dugean Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club Dugean Linton Hope Royat Corinthian Clab England Toronto Anillo Dominion Bridge Company of Montreal Anguizer Bis Wil Duggan Buwides Lake Yacht Racing Association Lake Ontario

New Jersey Bill Targets Price Fighting in Boxing

Senator Rose has introduced a rigid measure prohibiting price fighting within New Jersey. The bill deems anyone who engages in a pugilistic encounter for money or value, or for contributions or bets, or who charges admission, guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable by one to five years in prison. It aims to affect athletic clubs hosting boxing exhibitions where admissions are charged.

Serser Rose New Jersey Commonwealth

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