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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1895

Page

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Fight for Free Silver Sparks Chicago Organization

The Honest Money league executive committee orders immediate statewide action to organize Chicago wards against free silver. They plan to begin in Cook County and push the movement to the national delegation battle of 1890, while the Democratic central committee says they are not disturbed by the league’s moves.

Cureace Honest Money League Chicago Cook County League Democrata Ivis William GC Asay W. E Thorne W. Bogie Tus Democratic Central Committee

City Delegates Named for Convention by City Officials

Rick Henry Winston Mayor Belt B C Kingsbury and Attorney General Jones chosen as delegates to represent the city at the convention. Plans hint at actions by silver advocates at Seattle Tacoma.

Rick Henry Winston Belt B.C Kingsbury Jones Seattle Tacoma

Baseball Week At Athletic Park Promises Hot Action

Local fans anticipate a busy week with Manager Mote's team facing Topeka Athletic and the Topeka Locals in upcoming games at Athletic Park. Notables Charley McCabe and Jake Mohler star for the Athlatic club while Perry Worden headlines St Paul, and Dick Cooley delivers a three base hit for St Louis. A state shooting tournament, a YMC A game, and a Capital City club meeting add to a packed schedule as Topeka clubs prepare for major matchups and travel.

Athletic Park Mote Topeka Athletic Topeka Athletic Club Charley McCabe Jake Mohler Montay Topeka Y. M. C. A Weir City Dick Cooley St Louis Browns Perry Worden Goldsby Golden Giants St Paul Capital City Baseball Club Harry Switzer Mr. Mote

Santa Fe Surgeons List Officers and Hospitals

The Santa Fe hospital association published its yearly list of officers and staff. Chief surgeon is George W. Hogeboom, J. R. Fay heads hospitals and dispensaries, with G A Wall handling eye and ear diseases, C I Galbor nose thrust and lunge, and DK Pelton nerve and spine diseases. There are 136 local surgeons along the line and four active hospitals in Fort Madison Ottawa La Justi and Las Vegas, with Topeka as the main hospital. four dispensaries operate in Topeka Chicago and Ra tou.

Santa Fe Fort Madison Ottawa la Justi Las Vegas Topeka Chicago Ratou

Dallas May Get the Mill Arrangements for Corbett Fight

Dallas may host the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout during the state fair in October. After Florida and Louisiana banned boxing, Brady and Yendig have been in touch with Dan Bruhart to stage the event in Dallas. About $19,000 is expected to be needed.

Corbett- Fitzsimmons Darlas Tex Dallas Corbett-Fitzsimmons Co Fighting Florida Louiannoa Wm. A. Brady Jon Yendig Dan A. Bruart Texas Dali

Ohio Minera WU Be Forced to Accept Last Year’s Pay

An unnamed high authority asserts hunger will force some coal miners to accept last year’s wages, while operators show willingness to pay. The statement notes reduced earnings and a near future when agreements may follow within a few days.

Ohio Minera WU Conemacs May

Letter Demanding Recall of Thurston Reaches Hong Kong

Honolulu dispatch dated May 2 reports a letter calling for Minister Thurston's recall was read in the executive council session. The letter had gone to Hong Kong and traveled from San Francisco post offices via a bag with other letters. Also noted: miners in Krause mines plan to resume at sixty cents per hour for the year, with no district-wide rate adjustment expected.

Thurston Hong Kong Ban Francisco Honolulu Council San Francisco Massintos Krause Ratchford Omne J. BH. Hibben M., K. &'S Railroad Company Topeks Denison Tex Kansas City

Man of Many Words Denounces Injustice of Suffrage Laws

A prominent writer voices strong critique of suffrage laws labeling them unjust. He argues for equal political rights and mobilizes supporters to press lawmakers for reform.

National Capital deemed hotbed of Jesuit influence

Milwauker May 1895 President Trainor of the American Protective Association urged a worldwide expansion of the order. He denounced laws allowing immigrant votes while denying literate women the vote and called Washington a hotbed of Jesuitical lobbyists. He supported a national APA headquarters and a party endorsing the order. He claimed New Orleans is a Rome’s stronghold and favored immigration suspension and church property taxation.

Milwauker May Trainor Supreme Body of the American Protective Association Washington Aative Order East New England New Orleans

Estate of Robert Ray Hamilton Finally Settled in New York

The estate of the late Robert May Hamilton, valued at C272 412, is to be taxed under a 1890 will that provides an annuity of 120 dollars to Beatrice Rey’s child, listed as a stranger. Eva Mann Hamilton’s hoarded claims and Prangeline L Mann's dower suit are resolved, clearing the way for final settlement soon.

Robert Ray Hamilton New York George P. Webster Robert May Hamilton Hamilton Beatrice Rey Eva Mann Hamilton

John Waller's Case in Paris and Madagascar Papers

The United States Ambassador Eustis has not heard back from France on John L Waller’s court martial and 20 year sentence. Foreign Minister Hanotaux will review the case once Madagascar sends the needed documents. Also, cholera deaths reach 1,300 in the Pescadores as the outbreak subsides. A Tacoma story claims a sensational pocketbook cuticle hoax involving Tow-Blank, denied.

Madagascar Paris United States James B. Eustis Foreign Office John L Waller Tamatave M. Hanotuux

Corbett Accepts Jackson Offer for Fight at National Sporting Club

James J. Corbett, staying at the Auditor ium hotel, says he will fight Peter Jackson on Jackson's own ground at the National Sporting Club in London. He notes he prefers Jay Jackson over Fitzsimmons and expects London word by tomorrow night before departing for New York to finalize arrangements.

Jaykoon Fitzsimmons London National Sporting Club Jackson Corbett New York

Doubts Their Value at Iowa G A R Encampment Address

Commander Newman condemns former G A R members who never joined the organization. He says the group peaked years ago and questions recruiting those never members. He doubts the service value of soldiers who would desert after loyalty.

Nder Laws GA. R. Denar Crixton Iowa State Newman G.A. H

Spanish General Campos Ill Health Forces Return

Havane dispatch says General Campos sailed from Cienfuegos on May 2 for Manzanillo and Santiago, with reports he is in failing health and may not leave Cuba alive. The old Barcelona wound troubles him as rebels show restraint despite ongoing conflict. sugar planters face taxes amid war disruptions.

Havane Sayz Campos Cienfuegos Manzanillo Santiago Barcelona Cuba Puerto Principe

Remenyi At Hamilton Hall Violin Concert Tonight

Great violinist Remenyi draws large interest as Hamilton Hall hosts the concert. Tickets and seats are selling quickly with Kellam's selling front seating at a set price. Sunday School Convention Deplores Governor Morrill Remarks On Prohibition. A morning session debates a temperance resolution reaffirming support for the cause amid Morrill’s controversial comments on enforcement difficulties.

Hamilton Hall Remenyi Bose Sala Kellam S. Prica Lauria Kun Committee On Resolutions Morrill

Brooklyn Handicap Starters Named In May 9 Report

New York May 9 The Brooklyn handicap contenders include Dr Rice Rubicon Ramapo Sir Walter Rey el Santa Anita Song and Dance Bassetlaw and Counter Tenor Others that may run Horn pipe the Commoner Sir Knight and a Dwyer list member Taral may ride Dr Rica if Hornpipe stays out Ramapo shows top form after brilliant work Bal four extradited from the Argentine Republic Balfour due in Bow Street today London actor Toole plans retirement due to paralysis Santa Fe to pay road crews tomorrow Rock Island pay day scheduled tomorrow

Brooklyn New York Dr. Rice Rubicon Ramapo Sir Walter Rey el Santa Anita Song and Dance Bassetlaw Hornpipe Sir Knight Dwyer Taral Rica Ramapo

Sells and Greenspan to Wed in Kansas City Tonight

Mrs Allen Sells and Simon Greenspan, Topeka broker and money lender, plan a Kansas City wedding tonight at a relative’s home. Greenspan confirms the event, and the couple will return to Topeka tomorrow. William Sells, Adjutant of the Sells circus, opposes the match. a past restaurant incident involved Greenspan and a revolver.

Allen Sells Simon Greenspan Kanaasa City Sells Selle Chesterfield Hotel Mra Sella Mra. Sella Mia Sells Kansas City Simon Hi Crown Cremerie Greenspan Hells Gardiner Willie” Sells Topeka Laird

Prather Guilty as Abilene minister appeals

Kansas City dispatch reports E L Prather of Abilene admitted guilt on charges of misconduct and insulting ladies on a Union Pacific train. His attorneys immediately appealed to the district court amid expectation of further sensational developments. Also notes Indianapolis molders strike for higher wages and union recognition, Radcliff moved for safety, and Lincoln's Birthday holiday bill advances in New York.

Abilene Kansas City Star Salina Ken E L Prather Union Pacific Prather Indianapolia Ispranapoli May

Carroll's Friends Denounce Education Board Charges

May 8 Salina Kansas A Star dispatch from Salina reports that charges against Prof AB Carroll superintendent of the city public schools have provoked strong reaction among his supporters. The dispute centers between high school teachers and the superintendent, with public sentiment trending toward Carroll after a recent city election that left the board inclined to reelect him.

Kansas Salina Ken Ab, Carroll State Board of Education Carroll Board of Education

First Week of May Sparks Heat Record

The Corker of the season reports extreme heat with 93 to 96 degrees observed around 7 am, the hottest first week of May since 1887. A warm southern wind and a low barometer stretch from Colorado to the Great Lakes. Cooler tomorrow with light rains in Miles City and North Platte.

United States Mercury Jenus Colorado Great Lakes Kinsan Jennings Miles City North Platte

Deserted Husband A J Miller Leaves Family Destitute

Mrs A J Miller of 1029 Lawrence Street seeks police help to locate her runaway husband A J Miller who drew his quarterly pension and left town leaving three under ten year old girls destitute. The plea notes this is not Miller's first departure and cites prior domestic issues with no police authority to intervene.

A. J. Miller Mra. Miller Ste Tn Mra Lawrence Street Mia Miller

Peffer to Move Into Senate Office Tomorrow

Senator Peffer will move into his office tomorrow, room 14 in the office block, with the space being papered and overhauled for his benefit. Friends expect no aggressive bid for renomination, trusting his senate record will stand. After tomorrow, supporters can find him in his office.

Peffer Senate

Hospital Job Hysteria As Santa Fe Plans New Staff

Dr Hogeboom faces a flood of applicants for positions in the proposed Santa Fe hospital with about ten initial staff expected and no hires yet beyond surgeons and dispensers. Women applicants for nurse roles are most persistent, visiting the chief surgeon multiple times daily. Also notes deep breathing aids health and a 105 degree heat record in western Kansas, plus dividends and baggage sale items.

Hein Hogeboom Santa Fe Chicago Itigssidhe

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Silver Illinois Silver Democrats Harvey Vincent Carcaco W. I. Harvey Congress Continental Congress Vincent Hed Bland Dexyar Richard & Bland Missouri Denver St Louis Francilear Democrate Patey Spokace Sroxant Wash McGraw Salt Lake President Trainor John Waller YoxouaMa Pescadore Islands Searrie Tacoma Will Remenyi Again Balfour Heart Lospon Jabez Spencer Balfour Parmament and Liberator Society Argentine Republic Bow Street Toole Loxpos John Laurence Toole Rock Island Santa Pe The Sells-Greenspan Mrs. Allen Sells and E. L. Prather Radcliff Park County Benjamin Radcliff Michigan Creek Jefferson McIntire Pueblo Lincoln Anant N. Y Abraham Lincoln Carrole Senator Peffer DR. Hogeboom Leighton Frederick Leighton Royal Frederick Atchison, Arteaiox Esn American Express Co American Express Company Banta Fe
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