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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1895

Page

5

Japan Will Hold Port Arthur and Renounce Liao Tung

From Wasmmetos May 10 an official Tokio dispatch reports the peace treaty with China was ratified at Che Foo. Japan agrees to renounce Liao Tung but reserves terms with China and keeps Port Arthur for a period, possibly until indemnity is paid. Cuban uprising not serious say Spanish authorities. rebel bands scattered but revolt not fully ended.

Wasmmetos Tokio Japan China Che Foo Russia Germany Frances Liao Tung Ō Vna Port Arthur Alouis Wasurseros

Mammoth Baptist Meeting Opens Largest Ecclesiastical Convention

Delegates to the Southern Baptist convention arrive by train in Washington as about 1,000 to 1,200 members expected. The event focuses on home and foreign missions, Sunday school, and education, with debate on reducing representation by money contributions. The Young People's society discussed affiliating with the International union, proposing a Southern Young People’s Baptist society. A heated vote restricted attendance to men for voting, allowing women to speak but not vote.

Washington Wasuixetox Southern Baptist Convention Church—Home Foreign Missionary Young People’s Society International Young People's Union of the Baptist Church Southern Young People's Baptist Society

Gordon Discharged In Sensational Kentucky Tragedy

Lacwinville Ky May 10 The city court freed Fallon Gordon after hearing arguments in the murder case of his wife and Archie Brown. Judge Thompson ruled there was no guilt proven though he warned adulterers of ruin, calling the case the era defining Kentucky tragedy.

Louisville Lacwinville Fallon Gordon Archie Brown Thompson Jude Gordon Kentucky

Miss Addams Active Inspector Seeks Sanitary Reform

Miss Jane Addams, inspector of the Tanth ward, returns from an east trip critiquing Chicago’s waste systems. She endorses New York iron boxes and carts for garbage and warns Chicago’s wooden devices threaten public health. She notes New York spends more on street cleaning and keeps a healthier city. Time prevented a Boston visit.

Ben Faat Curiaco Jane Addams Tanth Ward New York Chicago

Masterson in St Louis to Join Creedon and Tracey

Masterson arrives in St Louis at the request of Colonel John T D Hopkins who plans to send him east with Dan Creedon and Tommy Tracey to watch their interests as they prepare for fights at Coney Island against Dunfee and Walcot. Hopkins is in Chicago awaiting return.

Creedon Lovurs Masterson John TD. Hopkins Dan Creedon Tommy Tracey Dunfee Walcot Coney Island Hopkins Chicago Mesterson

Illness Linked to Blaine Era Dieting Habits

Dr. W G Johnston reports the illness of Secretary Blaine’s modern counterpart mirrors the chronic stomach disorder that afflicted James G Blaine. Indiscreet dieting and neglected meals caused fainting spells, with a Arlington dining room scene showing a manager relaxing breakfast ordering rules for the secretary.

Wasarxorox D. G W. G. Johnston Gretham Blaine Biatae Arlington Astate

Two Hungarians Walk From Buenos Ayres to Chicago

Antonio Hem and Louis Budinich, educated Hungarians, arrived in Pixomont Missouri from the south and left for Chicago today. They began August 7, 1892, from Buenos Ayres and have covered about 10865 miles on foot, crossing 140 rivers and narrowly escaping alligators. They traveled penniless and received help along the route, with their scholar Mr Bem noted for education and geography. They expect to reach Chicago around June.

Busses Ayres Chicago Pixomont Antonio Hem Louis Budinich Buenos Ayres Chicaxo Bem

Lost with acl on board fate of the Mildred Lee determined

Gloucester mass may 1 4 the schooner mildred v lee was given up by her owners and the crew listed after sailing january 30 for halibut to grand banks. a wreckage near sable island identified as hers and eight fatherless children from three married crew. total seventy nine fishermen lost from this port since november 1. plus reports of other incidents and local hazards across us regions.

Mildred Lee Gloucester Mass Mildred V. Lee Lee Grand Banks Sable Island Henry M. Stanley

Lease Their Claims Native Leasing Plan for 3500 Claims

May 10 Oklahoma City official Moses Neal to oversee allotments of Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians totaling about 3500 claims. Aim to lease lands to fund improvements. Appointee reports to Agent Woodson of Fort Reno. Also mentions Kickapoo allotment work by Mr Ness.

Wasmixerox Moses Neal Oklahoma City Woodson Fort Reno Ness Prrresores National Tube Works McKeesport National Tebe Iron and Steel Dincinnati John Cameron Cameron Board of Health Mississippa Jackson Miss Hermanville Natchez, Jackson & Columbus

A Clergyman's Disgrace in Abi Jene Baptist Church

Rev E L Prather the Abi Jene Baptist preacher faced trial for indecent exposure. He waived a second hearing and appealed. Yesterday he received a sixty day jail term and a $150 fine, with a $750 bond allowing him to remain at large. The case echoes a prior arrest in New York on a similar charge, shocking the detective Latham.

Abit Sarina Kan E. L. Prather Abi- Jene Justice Court District Court Prather Latham New York New York Central

Encampment Officers Elected in Clinton and Silver Question Divides Texas Democrats

The Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Clinton elected officers led by Commander J. K. P. Thompson and appointed medical director H. McCord. In Texas, Democrats split over silver with a sound money conference endorsing gold and a silver proviso, naming a central committee and twenty five delegates to Memphis. Also listed are minor baseball scores and a note on ex-County Collector Hall’s move to South Africa. The treasury gold reserve rose by 3,448,299 dollars to 96,089,988 dollars.

Clinton Comox J. K. P. Thompson M. K. Irwin Dubuqee H. B. Scott Davenport H. ©. McCord Rey. J. B. Albrook Mount Vernon Sons of Veterans A S. Surtee Mason City Ed Winegartner H.C. Wright Centerville Lone Star Democrats Waco Tex Sound Money Conference Texas Democracy Hall South Africa St. Josefs George Hi. Hall, Jr St. Joseph Treasury Reserve Treasury Gold New York Bond

Wesleyan Day Observed by Chicago Methodists at Auditorium

May 10 1909 Chicago Methodists packed the Auditorium for Wesleyan Day. 5000 attendees heard Mayor Swift and speakers on Methodism's social civic impact, with 1000 voice choir and organ solos amid a warm reception.

William F. McDowell University of Denver Warner Miller Nicaragua Canal Board BE. A. Schell Epworth League Delaware Dover Del General Assembly of Higgins Henry A. Dupont United States Senate Edward Addicks Edward Ridgeley Tunnel

Keep Off The Sidewalks Arrest Of Dicyclist

City complaints push enforcement against wheelmen on sidewalks. Will McReynolds a 15 year old rider fined the minimum in police court after officer Gwen spotted him on Fifth and Western. An unsigned council ordinance had briefly allowed sidewalk riding but was not signed by the mayor.

Will McReynolds Fifth Western Avenua Gwen

Wheel Remover Wrecks Ear of Holden Ranch Hand

Frank Beal, a Holden ranch worker two miles south of Rossville, lost his left ear in a Wednesday wagon runaway. Beal was thrown from the wagon when a wheel grazed his head as it struck the ground. Dr Miller of Rusgsville treated the injured man.

Frank Beal Holden Ranch Rossville Beal Dr Miller Rusgsville

Topeka mail volume up as 13000 pieces handled this week

North Topeka assesses population flat for ten years while Governor Morrill threatens new penitentiary directors. Banquet notes at Hiawatha High. Missing 15 year old son of Nele Newton suspected in Kansas City. Funeral of George M Hayden 55 held at Third Presbyterian. Santa Fe routes report California fruit influx with oranges and other produce moving east from New Mexico for summer feeding.

Topeka W. R. Walker Jefferson Street North Topeka Morrill Hill Governor's Office Hiawatha High School Academy Nele Newton Fair Grounds Kugsas City George M. Hayden Best Eighth Street Third Presbyterian Church Santa Fe California Arkangas New Mexico

Luncheon in Court Shocks Supreme Court Readers

In Wasametox May 10 the Supreme Court held a routine session with a midday luncheon brought to the bench. Justice Jackson enjoyed a hearty lunch while the others dined on buttered toast, lettuce, salad, cold meats, and oranges amid the aroma of tea and silverware.

Supreme Court Wasametox Supreme Court mBnorel Justice Field Jackson Chamber of Justice

Tom Johnsons Fast Road From Turm To Cleveland Planned

Ex congressman Tom L Johnson announces a plan to build an electric railway from his steel plant near Turm to Cleveland, twenty five miles, aiming to reach thirty five minutes travel time with minimal slopes and utmost speed. The project seeks the world fastest railway, and surveyors have been at work between South Lorain and Cleveland.

Bturm Ohio South Lorain Cleveland Tom L. Johnson

Methodists Anxious Over Lost Delegation at Sea

A Victoria conference reports anxiety for the Port Simp son district delegation believed lost after the missionary steamer Glad Tidings left the north ten days ago. The vessel was sighted near Bella Bella by the schooner Bascowitz, then called Numo, 50 miles from Bella Bella, and no word since, with ten aboard.

Victoria Victorta Port Simpson Bella Bella Bascowitz Lince

Ex President Harrison Seen as Possible 1896 Candidate

Col AL L Conger of Obie in New York says Harrison is a viable 1896 candidate alongside McKinley Allison Reed and others. He notes states will support their picks at the convention and cites Gov Foster’s remarks that Harrison would accept if duty dictates. Indiana will send a delegation for the ex president.

New Yoas Harrison Bickinley Thos Reer Allison Col All Conger Obie Fifth Avenue Reed McKinley Indiana Foater Gev. Harrison Foster Gen. Harrison

Florida Millionaires Plan Biscayne Bay Hotel Arm Race

Florida New York rivals racing for transport and hotel ventures. J J McDonald cites a Palm Beach hotel build and a 450 mile Biscayne Bay project while Flagler Plant lines collide over rail and steamship routes to Nassau Cuba Jamaica and Bermuda amid a fierce contest for West Indies mail contracts.

New York Palm Braca Fla J.J. McDonald I. M. Plagier Biscayne Bay Florida East Coast Jacksonville McGuire & McDonald Palm Beach Lake Worth McDonald Fingler Florida Nassau Cuba Jamaica Bermudas Flagler Plant West Indies Florida Central and Peninsular Railway Flagler Transportation Lines New England Gulf Bahamas West

Reed declines Europe trip amid possible extra session

May 10 report from Wasuietox states Senator Reed will cancel plans for a European summer voyage. The reason is to remain in the U S if revenues or other factors prompt the president to convene an extra session of Congress. Clemons named Kansas organizer for a newly formed Industrial Union in Chicago.

Tom Reed Europe Mr. Reed Clemons Chicago Directure Kansas G . Clemens

Munyon’s Cure Craze Spreads in City Retailer Claims Mass Cure

A Kansas Avenue druggist boasts selling 3874 bottles of Munyon’s remedies in five days and curing 377 people. He cites personal family trial and stories from diverse customers to explain the sales surge and urges 25 cent remedies for various ailments from rheumatism to indigestion and catarrh.

Munyon Kansas Avenue Manyon Menyon Musgen Sr Deaggist Anyon Union Musyon Homeopathic Remedy Company Arch Street Philadelphia

Baseball at Athletic Park Saturday

Baseball at Athletic Park Saturday features Peerless Ries Lauder Laundry and Peerles Steam Laval in a local athletic event. Notation and exact start time unavailable from the fragment.

Athletic Park Peerless Ries Lauder Laundry Peerles Steam Laval

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