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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1896

Page

3

Tillman Spars With Hill in Dramatic Senate Clash

Washington May 7 Senator Tillman clashed with Hill Sherman and others in a packed senate chamber over Populism and the Chicago convention. Tillman denounced bondholders and warned of repudiation while accusing the president of overreach. The exchange touched on the Democratic national convention and party unity amid calls for “America for Americans.”

Washington Tillman Bert Ala Sherman South Carolina Hill Tillman Deey South Caroline Devate Buresua Bir Titan Titi Titman Pupullet Tooley Hille Ani Huil Hith Ate Abe Houth Carolina Hla Geir Mr. Titiman Reel Frett Andrew Jarkesu Grover Clevelant Cleveland Arree Arcator

Stamp fetches record price at four thousand four hundred

New Fork May 3 W A Castle of Springfield Moen paid 4400 for a postage stamp the highest price yet for a stamp the Baltimore provision 10 cent stamp is a specimen printed on blue paper partially obliterated another perfect specimen on white paper may fetch more according to Castle a dealer from Manket Curve Mo claims 4100 for the same stamp was found among an old Louisville Ky lawyer’s letters by a man named Duncan.

New Fork A Castle Springfield Moen Baltimore Castios Castle St. Toute Duncat Louisville

Gas project stalls as franchise delays loom

Report details a stalled venture tied to a franchise granted in December. Key figures Molly Reid and others promise progress, but teams have not secured the site or completed preliminary work. Two associates say Melirteid planned to go to Topolis, though motives remain unclear amid doubts about the new company.

Topeka Melirteid Tr Topolis

Waterworks Suit Stalls as City Chooses Judge Pro Tem

The case of the city of Tapeka v Toreka Water company stalls as City Attorney Hird seeks to delay and avoid a pro tem judge. The water utility faces forfeiture for not extending service to outlying areas and for inadequate fire pressure. Citizens fear remaining victims while motions linger and a permanent judge is awaited.

Tapeka Toreka Water Company Hird Hess Mente Judes Toitha Furntal Reves

Striking Servant Girls Demand Higher Wages

About 100 women in Superior stage a strike over pay and working conditions. They have formed a union and refuse wagon labor duties until wages meet their demands. The action disrupts household service and related tasks amid protest.

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Fault of Blue Delays Inquiry Into Soldier Home Abuse

Washington May 19 The board of trustees of soldiers homes has not removed General Franklin and considers other issues. Governor Smith urged an investigation into Leavenworth home management, but the board said it is not its province. Congress seems weary and a house resolution to investigate is pending. Blue’s conduct in the Franklin fight and his abrasive speech left many MPs unsettled as Kansas and Missouri delegations align against the general.

York Sherman Damocraciaukminie Mr. Tilintan Hil Stewart Nevada Stillman New York Winuld Seapeth Mr. Feit Str. Fhiman Lpelline Democratic Party Chicago Hii Asia Weahington Rimnseets of Soldiers Homes Wehlats Gesaloh Smith Leavenworth Staith Board of Managers Journal Kansas Frank Missouri Pranklin Franklin Blue

Irrigation funding advances in arid districts aid plan

Washington May 2 The House and Senate push irrigation aid with nearly seventy five thousand dollars authorized in the sundry civil appropriation bill. The funding covers stream gauging underground water surveys and distribution by senators and representatives, with figures including four thousand for river surveys and two thousand for statistical bulletins, as efforts highlight Longineid and Warren as irrigation champions.

Washington Friends of Ee Warren Wyoming Senate House Phetares United States Bnish raUelus Stroudts Longinaid Tito Morton Weduiye Sountain Soba Ray Thug Gother Sanging Mr. Long

Gause of Grief from Our Washington Correspondent

A garbled May Washington dispatch reports a senatorial setback and a political miscue amid a penitentiary policy debate. The fragmented text mentions governance, a failed vote, and ensuing concerns over national administration. The piece frames a period of political tension and caution in the capital.

Bond Inquiry Faces Likely Senate Approval Says Petter

From Washington a special correspondent reports Senator Petter expects quick adoption of his resolution to investigate bond issues and related matters. He believes a strong majority will back the plan, aiming to disarm opponents and secure broad support for the inquiry through the current session.

Petter Washington May Speen Aera Shack Picikana Hill Hoeking

Kansas Mortgage Case May Decide By Term End

From Our Special Correspondent in Washington May 2 The Kansas Portesee redemption case Barnits vs Beverly may not be decided by the Supreme Court before May 25 The case was submitted on brief before April 13 but the court is crowded with many large cases and may have to wait until the term winds up to render a ruling The outcome is deemed likely to wait beyond May 25.

Washington Kansas Portesee Barnits Va Beverly

Coming of Waller From Gur Special Correspondent

Walter in Washington consulting counsel to claim damages against the French overemid Wil be in Kansas around the end of the month He will come here for the St Louis convention and then proceed to Kansas City Kan and Topeka

Gur Washington, Mey Joan L. Walter Washington Councel Vexord Kansas Ir. Waller St Louis Kanss City Ean Topeka

Attorney Sues Judge in Pioneering Case for Libel

Akron May 2 Attorney Thomas Childs sues Judge A C Voris for 50000 dollars alleging libel over remarks on the bench. The suit marks possibly the first instance of a judge being sued for judicial utterances amid a murky scandal involving a former defender, and includes protest meetings and prior attacks on the attorney’s character. The item also notes a separate demolition of a Bonaparte home in Baltimore and promotes a patent remedy for skin ailments.

Akron Tnoiies Childs A. C. Yorls Iles Hbel Utterancces Fomulns Cotell Voris Cotell Ed Voris Harry Museer Tar Mhadey Vor Beal

Hostetter Arrested in Chicago After Ex-President Action

Ex-President of the basket Goodland captured in Chicago on information from Sherman county sheriff. Detectives Plunkett and Fay arrested A W Hostetter yesterday as a fugitive. found at 435 Monroe Street, 62 Sow 62, Thompesd Took company. Details fragmentary and unclear.

Goodland Chicago Trles Dustin Sherman County Kaw Plunkett Fay A. W. Hostetter Thompesd Monroe Street Seeler Tsoetetter

Vermont Rep Powers On McKinley Resolution At Republican Convention

Vermont representative Powers, present at the Republican gathering, noted that resolutions backing McKinley were not tabled. He recalled other resolutions whose contents he did not remember, some of which were tabled. Reports from multiple agencies differed on whether the McKinley resolution was laid on the table.

Chicago Washington Powers Vermont Richt State McKinley Associated Frees

Queer Crew for a Ship Shipped to Sea

The mate was a hypnotist and an odd group of sailors from New York joined Capt. Nor Hin after the prior crew deserted. The 19 men from hospital Gea Mist resort varied wildly in size and appearance, many with little nautical experience, yet under the mate's occult influence they began to learn quickly aboard the ship. The weather was fine and Greenland, the householder, observed the unusual voyage.

New York Milton Stuart Calcutta Caseuita Nor- Hin Hed Gea Mist Bowery Tate Greenland Norman

Beer sales halt as Davenport brewer closes shop

A Davenport beer business shuts after three months of operation. The brewer, once selling beer at two dollars per barrel, faces charges tied to illicit distributions. Officials warn Davenport remains vigilant as regional beers from St Louis and Milwaukee are involved in the case.

Davenport Wat Dusitehich Locke St Louis Milwauker

Palace security tightens after dynamite threat in Haynne

Hayune May 1 security tightens around The Captain Goners Palace as a dynamite plot blockade cuts off city hall and palace communications. Magnificent photo views reveal Missouri landscapes and topo maps for home investors. book titled Snap Shots of the Hot Missouri Ponées, by JE Lockweep of Kansas City offers four cent postage.

Goners Haynna Hayune Alexed Weensty Missouri Topor Taphy Zensas City

Chinese laundry war shakes Boston market opens new site

May 1 Boston reports a clash between the Lea Len company from New York and a San Francisco group seeking control of all local laundries. After price cuts of 16 percent, a larger reduction is promised as rival operators react. Ah Singh, connected with a Chinese mission, criticizes the efforts as undermining honest business. Local laundries brace for shifts as openings occur and prices adjust across the city.

Boston Lea Len Company New York New Chinese Laundry Company San Francisco Contern Ah Singh Burton

Homeseekers Excursion May 5 1896 on Rock Island Route

Excursion for home seekers advertised for May 5 1896 along the Great Rock Island Route. Details mention single fare and reservations with information likely about routes through Oklahoma and Arkansas areas, urging interested travelers to seek full guidance from Dwight Fuller and associates.

Homeseekers Great Rock Island

Telegram Confusion Strikes Old Partners in Distant Deal

A chaotic exchange involving Hobson and Dobson over a long distance telegraph contract reveals a fractious partnership break. Misread signals and garbled dialogue hindered a key agreement, delaying profits and prompting formal separation. The exchange highlights the era’s fragile communications and business fragility in interstate ventures.

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