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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1896

Page

8

Disputed Identification of Salt Lake City Man 1893 Death

Henry and Bas Marcel, two Frenchmen, identify a dead man as their friend Jea Prosper Chazel who disappeared in 1893. The body’s head and dental clues are debated, a truss is found, and investigators question whether the corpse is Chazel or another. Advices from Salt Lake City suggest Marek Maelishman claims the murdered man is alive.

Jeagzo Marek Austin Henry Bas Marcel Jea Prosper Chazel Salt Lake City Cheeet Aman Lake Oly Sal Lake City Maelishman Zeneh Aphem

Gladstone title for Iowa's Democratic leader sparks praise

A Webster City gathering of Iowa Democrats adopted resolutions denouncing Congress and opposing McKinley era policy. Horace Boles, praised as the Gladstone of America, led the disjointed convention while Charles Hennett announced a move to 730 Kansas Avenue.

Iowa Das Motxes Dat Onumbo Will Hhouse Materal Golegates Webster City Hamiltom County McKinley Horace Boles Laws T Moner Chas. Hennett Optician Kansas Avenue Mrs Int Pear.tees Steam

Judge C G Foster's First marriage told in Atchison

In the Atchison Globe a long account details Judge C G Foster's first marriage to Mrs Abbott, a misfit union from 1800s Atchison. The piece describes Mrs Abbott's origin from Kentucky, her failed teaching careers, children who died in infancy, their separation, and Foster's later estrangement. It notes her death in Missouri and funeral arrangements in Atchison with Rev Murphy officiating.

Atchison “Globe C. G. Foster Atchison Globe E W. Howe Mra. C. G. Foster C. G. Poster United States Tor Foster Atchison Kentucky Abbott B. F. Stringfallow Mra. Abbott Webb Ted Mister Osk Hil Missour Atchison Ain G. Foster Aeous Ryan Mia Abbott UK Mill Murphy Comer

Tough on Sherman in Madrid paper claims slave trader past

A Madrid Imparcial article alleges Senator Sherman was once a slave trader and accuses him of supporting Cuba’s rebellion to restore slavery, per a special New York Herald dispatch dated March 30. The piece portrays Sherman as violent toward the senator and ties him to anti Cuban aims.

New York Herald Madrid

North Topeka Family Illness and Funeral Notice

Mrs Charles Heartburg family very sick and Mr and Mrs J Bosner are parents of a girl born Priday at 3 1080 Quincy street. Frank Heverly son of Mr and Mrs Beverly died Saturday noon from consumption. funeral at 2 o clock this afternoon. Ed Small of Houston Texas part of Houston delegation honored at Galveston for a large German ship drawing 22 feet of water. Small recalled Topeka as hosting two of the largest deep water convent Hans and noted Kan was with them.

Charles Heartburg J. Bosner Boro Priday Quincy Street D. J. Hathaway High Five Club Frank Heverly Beverly Ed Small Houston Texas Galveston Meade John A. Bright Stony Point Lawrence Fowler Wm. Pope Bert Sutherland Carbondale Topeka Michael and Boniface Hoboken N. J Church of the Assumption Mra I. 8 Curtis Topoke Paris Lil

Day Operators Placed at New Points By Santa Fe

The Santa Fe lines add day operators to offices on the southern division and Panhandle branch, reopening after January closures. J.7 Baker heads Norman Oklahoma, L. H. Bolander White Eagle Oklahoma Territory, and C. Collins Mulhall Oklahoma Territory. more appointments expected this week. Reports from Dodge City note crew movements, injuries, and efforts to curb vandalism, with Jerry Shaw favored for Kansas G A R commander and several incidents involving tramps near Las Animas and Robinson with arrests and calls for punishment.

The Santa Fe Texas Indiana Territory Panhandle J. 7 Baker Norman O. T L. H. Bolander White Eagle Dodge City G. J. Daines Puchin J. W. Lusk Lakin Round House Gardner Topeka Mia Jerry Shaw Kansas Shaw la Junta Jerry Landis Hurd Las Animas Colo Robinson Las Ant James Carroll George Raphnacc

Keeper of Kiernan House Fined in Police Court

Mary Kiernan was convicted of running a disorderly house and fined 50 dollars after a heated police court session. Ex-Police Judge Ensminger defended her, City Attorney Bitd prosecuted, and she says she will appeal. A man and woman were found in the house on East 4th near Jefferson.

Kiernan Mary Kiernan Ensminger Bitd East 4Th Street Jefferson

NO TRIAL FOR GAINES IN CRUGER MURDER CASE

Judge Hazen overrules Gaines motion for trial in Cruger murder case and reserves ruling to next term. He says no error found in evidence or instructions and notes appeal likely after next term. Gaines may be released on bond if appealed and approved.

Hazen H. J. Gaines Cruger Gaines Atorneys Supreme Court

Hillmon case readiness for jury looms next day

Snapshot style notes cover Hillmon case heading to the jury tomorrow while local life voices report road conditions, social events, and small town happenings. Mentions Governor Morrill lecture in Brown County, Easter plans, and street crowds, with scattered local names and dates.

War Fears Rise as Central America Teeters on General Conflict

S May intervene amid reports of peace talks failing in Nicaragua. Delegates Alfaro, Comlans, and Ramirez returned from La Paz after insurgents balked at surrender terms and demanded President Zalaya cede control. Government funds and ammunition strain, Leonists from Guatemala aid, sparking fears of a wider regional war and possible intervention to force a settlement.

Central America Manada Nicaragua Galveston Peace Commission Prudente Alfaro Salvador Comlans Senor Ramirez la Paz Zalaya Central Ameri

State audit finds cash in treasury and banks

Governor Morrill Attorney General Dawes Secretary Edwards Auditor Cole Superintendent Stanley and Treasurer Atherton completed the annual audit. They reported the state treasury holds 1 172 624 34 dollars and four local banks hold 572 500 74 dollars.

Morrill Dawes Edwards Cole Stanley Atherton

Gladstone Donates 100 Pounds to Armenian Fund

In Constantisore March 30 the Armenian patriarch Izmiriian offered resignation over failed concessions to improve Armenian conditions. The council urged him to stay and continue his efforts. Mr Gladstone donated 100 pounds to the Armenian fund.

Constantisore Izmiriian Gladstone

Too Extraordinary Follies in Fowl Language and Fads

A humorous critique of sensational sales pitches and exaggerated claims. The piece mocks nonsensical language used to hype bargains such as suits priced under two dollars and children’s clothing, urging readers to distrust hype and focus on genuine value. It references mispronunciations and overblown promises common in flashy advertisements.

The Golden Eagle Blathing bo. 711 Kansas Avenue

The fragment lists a location at 711 Kansas Avenue and references The Golden Eagle Blathing. text is unclear and partly garbled, with nonsensical quotation marks and stray letters, suggesting OCR damage and incomplete context for a coherent news item.

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted by physicians as universal remedy

An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are non secret, scientifically prepared and endorsed by about forty to fifty thousand physicians. It asserts the tablets digest food, cure all forms of indigestion, are safe for children, and increase flesh, with many thousands of cures cited and a price of 50 cents per package.

Pew Stuarta Stuart Wuerth Hesk Stuart Co Maraball Mich

Battle with Yaquis Ends in Government Victory

In Hermosillo on March 30 a government detachment led by Captain Ayala clashed with Yaqui Indians in the mountains near an Indian village. Twenty soldiers were killed and eight wounded. Officials plan a large troop concentration to pursue and crush the rebellion thereafter.

Hermosillo Mex Ayala Anheuser-Busch

Four South Peka boys Arrested for Brutal Schoolyard Attack

Last Thursday noon four South Peka youths—Badie Dew Jay Gordon Wallie Pickett and Dom Darlow—attacked Eddie Dew dragging him by the head into a telegraph pole. The 14 year old victim suffered severe injuries and testified at Justice Perry's court Saturday. The trio pleaded guilty and were fined $1 each, with potential jail if school age consequences had not prevented it.

Peka Lome Sehol Badtie Dew Jay Gordon Wallie Pickett Dom Darlow Eddie Dew Devlow Fen Furry Reepecta Lsborer Dew Fillmere Street Miele Toeeday Plivate Velona Justice Perry Aclaw Pulprita

Gold coin redemption plan stirs old raid fears in New York

An 1931 report outlines a Treasury move to redeem old gold coins at the sub treasury in New York from January 16 to March 16. It notes strong opposition from gold coin purveyors and hints at a crackdown by authorities. The piece discusses the impact of gold raids on policy and the broader market demand for gold and coinage.

Secretary of the Treasury New York Eld Ube

Sale of the Chino Ranch to English Farmers

In San Francisco on March 20 Wieing and J F Gilmore of a London syndicate are vying to buy the Chino ranch in Southern California. The 14300 acre parcel is priced at about 2008000 dollars. The property will be divided among English farmers with about one hundred families expected this year. The land is currently used for sugar beet and fruit cultivation.

San Francisco Wieing J. F. Glimore London Thin City Chino Ranch Californ Ranch

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