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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
7
Local Democrats seek Commissioner Holliday's ouster amid rumors of police complaints and a power dispute with Governor Morrill. Holliday remains defiant, saying he fears no one and will step aside only on party harmony, stressing his minority role and limited influence in party matters.
The article reports plowing up 330000 with the Rev Br Raoden near a distant location. It mentions feathered attire and rotten money, with Mr Rhodes having visited the place two years ago. The text notes long-standing confusion in the community and unclear past events.
Mrs. Duley Hissell regains her name after divorce from Hazen Bignott, who left their home for Canada. The couple married about thirteen days after their first wedding year. He demanded separation and did not return, with abandonment grounds cited in the divorce grant.
May 15 report from Atchison notes a planned purchase of lares tine for the Continent as part of a broader securities movement. The advance follows claims by Archieod securities dealers and speculation around Mr Robert Flom and the arrival of new financial developments. Receivers’ accounts and the fiat assessment on stock and mortgage issuances are under court review, with a settlement near in the federal docket and ongoing chatter from European markets.
Misdirected mine collapse near Querétaro Mexico traps ten miners burying them in earth and debris. Early reports indicate four workers killed and several injured. rescue efforts continue as authorities assess the scene and survivors.
The State Journal reports a focus on advertisers tomorrow with condensed news and a large amount of reading matter. Special articles and illustrations are promised, including an event in Greenville Ohio featuring W H Harvey. The edition aims to be the greatest daily issue yet, with much to be read on Sunday.
Balloting at a Cleveland conference today focused on bishop candidates. Fifteen tellers counted ballots as a reform motion on constitutional restrictions was tabled. First bishop ballot produced no clear winner with several candidates named, including F. Wik Bowen and J. Fredenburgh. The conference adjourned after votes listed.
Cleveland May 15 The temperance committee at the general conference reported strongly for prohibition with a large minority opposing the majority stance The majority endorses aligning with the Prohibition party while urging no participation in broader party coalitions Several committee members will back the majority report including Dr Lawther Wichita Kansas The minority led by fifteen members opposes the majority and favors working within existing parties The church extension committee plans tighter grant limits on church buildings and the education committee proposes changes to student loans in Mexican and South American conferences with a new solvency approach and requirements for borrowers to waive certain statutes
Commander and Mrs Booth Tucker are due in Topeka late Saturday via a northern rail route and will hold meetings Sunday with Major Mal Hin and other officers. They plan to travel to Kansas City Monday for the officers’ gathering while the Enterprise Strike at a local plant ends with workers back on the job.
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