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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1895

Page

3

Judge Earle Fights Bone Law In Kansas Courts

In Anmenx May 20, Judge Earle questions the constitutionality of the Bone law abolishing the Eighth district and predicts it will fail before the supreme court. Marion Geary Morris and Dickinson counties shift districts as politicians plan candidate aims and a four-county district forms. The note details county politics, a Wichita boxing pact, a tragic accident involving Representative Lambert’s son, K U’s baseball win, Abilene Dispatch sale, and Missouri Pacific attorney Kelso’s resignation.

Anmenx Dickinson Geary Morris Marion Chase McPherson Marion County McPhereen Enxile Burle Supreme Bench Earle Twenty 11Th Supreme Cour Herington al Mercer Wichita Hitty Edwards Kansas City Vichira Roo Billy Edwards Edwards Missouri Mercer Kansas Sergios Missouri Pacific Atcutson David Kelgo Missouri Pacific Railroad Arizona Kelso B. P. Waggener Parsons Kan Kelao Europe Mr. Waggenee Pregent

John Brown followers disinterment plan discussed in Topeka

Old Settlers and Lincoln post in Topeka considered bringing Stevens and Hazlitt remains from Perth Amboy to Topeka for burial before Decoration Day. Mayor of Perth Amboy says no current plan to disturb remains. Calvin Pardee and undertaker communications cited. details unclear.

Perth Amboy Old Settlers Lincoln Post John Brown Stevens Sand Hazlitt Topeka Colonel Parker Calvin Pardee Kansas J. ML Knight

Signs and Omens in a Senator's View from Washington

Ex Senator Ransom of North Carolina discussed signs and omens during a Washington visit, arguing he trusts neither Friday luck nor other omens. He recounted avoiding a funeral procession and explained old laws about meeting a lady or a rabbit crossing paths as practical, not fate.

American Statesman Washington Ransom North Carolina Capitol Mexico Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown Washington Post

Mrs Greenspan buys land at sheriff sale in northeast quarter

Mrs Sells-Greenspan gained possession of the northeast quarter of section 24 township 11 range 15 today at sheriff sale north of the river near the reform school to satisfy a $2882 judgment secured by Bir Sells from Mr HP Throop. Judge Bergen acting as attorney bid the property in for about half the judgment with about $50 in costs. This marks Mrs Grognepan s first notable business since her marriage.

Jury Hung In Lawrence Knife Case After Lengthy Deliberation

Clinton Osbon faced murder charges in a Lawrence district court. The jury disagreed eight to four, leading to no conviction or acquittal. Trial began Monday and ended Sunday morning after seventeen hours of wrangling. Osbon spoke of a fair trial and praised Judge Benson’s instructions while awaiting a November retrial term.

Lawrence Clinton C Oshon Tve Court House Clinton ©. Osbon Robert B. Newby Burton Stavis Jovns Nal Clinton G Osbon Osbon Shawnee County John Burdge Dalton Holton Sheriff Kindman Bra Estelle Topeka Social Purity League Hamble Brothers

Defense counsel's vivid Osbon trial closing moves audience

In a dramatic Topeka courtroom, J. R. Burton in a new suit delivered a stirring defense closing of the Osbon case, drawing tears from Estelle and her mother. Joseph Waters followed with a piercing rebuttal comparing Osbon to famous assassins, defending insanity as societal danger while faulting alleged wife calls for help. The jury retired after Waters’s remarks and the case proceeded to its previously noted verdict.

J. R. Burton Estelle Mr. Burton Joseph Waters Lexee Benson Waters Clinton C. Osbon Chas. Hamble Garfield Carter Harrison Carnot Osbon Mr. Waters

Chicago Market Opens With Excitement and Mixed Session

Chicago May 2 market activity shows wheat opening sharply then easing as cool weather frost concerns ease. July wheat moves from 7284 to 74g before retreating. Corn and oats follow wheat trends with moderate gains, while live hogs and pork lead grain strength. Receipts and shipments listed. market mixed but active with notable hog and beef prices and varied cattle figures. Representative sales from Kansas City and Texas markets noted.

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