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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1896

Page

2

Vacation Clerk Battle Sparks House Spending Debate

Washington May 20 The House faces a clash over paying annual clerks during vacation. Baker supports monthly clerk allowances while opponents accuse members of pocketing funds for private clerks. The issue centers on whether session clerks should be paid to cover duties during recess.

Washionton Ecwal Euee of Representatives Ita Seiron Ciee Elmo Mimier FLW Chemien Washington Kansas Twt Congress Kanmae

Relief for Estates Funded by Special Corportment

In Congress the native of Dunled Woodoon, for Hertty receiver of moneys of the Delkin Weretad district of Kansas, and of BAY Loom, reported in the senate. The appropriation settles nitite expenses. The Engunts are SLISE4 for the Woodoon Estate and $4,125 for the Moure Estate.

Brom Ar Setiktor Peres Woodoon Eherty Delkin Weretad Kansas BAY Loom Partiee Senate

Kanses Republican Congressmen at Lake In Convention

The text reports Kansas Republican congressmen at the Lake In convention with plans, noting one member may attend later while others, including Mr. Laong Invenda and Felrlepacrick, intend to be present if possible. It mentions possible adjournment timing and travel to St Louis for the convention.

Weehington Tlime Srodovink Hiwever Tile St. Louis Felrlepacrick MtroCurem Buler Kanes

Reed Seeks Return to Lead Butte Amid City Turbulence

Amid urban turmoil and election tensions Dir. Butte plans to attend and campaigns to secure Reed’s return, hoping to steer relief efforts. Officials warn that continued strife could push governance toward stalemate as St Louis events loom.

Dir Butte Cotires Suruionie St Louwis

New tanning process hailed from Newark firm Durie method

A Newark corporation organized with 5 80000 capital promises a revolution in leather tanning. An extensive plant costing 29000 will be built to treat hides for pale tan belts and berness. the Durie process claims to negate hours of work and is said to control over 49 tanneries in Continental Europe.

Newark N. J Thin Ah Tahoe Font

Shady Newport Woman Linked To Wallingford Case

A Newport resident, Mrs Otto Brede, was overheard by hidden officers at Wallingford discussing altering testimony in the Walling case. She had previously been connected with Allen Jackson and others, and urged to change statements amid likened visits to Wallingford.

Cincinnat Otto Brede Newport Jackson Walling Ty Shurlie Slimmer Allen Jackson Wallingford

Bikes in England Spark Industrial Revolution Report

In London on May 21 America reports that bicycle makers are reshaping industry. Early condemnation fades as trade expands and production accelerates. Wounded workers and gunmakers alike shift, while some cycles drive double shifts and higher wages.

London Americes Biorch Wey Pask Bie Chile

Holy Trinitys Old Church Deal Near Forty Second Street

May 20 report on the Church of the Holy Trinity on Forty second street selling property to Joseph Milbank. Purchaser connected to New York Central railroad and plans an architecturally notable building with hotel apartments and studios. Hetty Green’s Cass Dismeasd referenced. details include transfer recorded yesterday and discussions of site value and future use.

New York EB Witpole Warren Island Nirmmelt Emund Alte Air Milbank Oo Menor Teile Pribadle Ceat Hetty Green Withington E. Evans Chicago

Tariney Confirmed for Oklahoma Supreme Court Seat

Washington May 20 The senate confirmed Job C Darnay of Missouri as associate justice of the supreme court of the territory of Oklahoma Gov Br AtehaNe & Friend for harness and saddle 118 Kan ve 3 Poorman & Go Meyele repute ing lbethe Heheib vai wlettric belia Tae ata key work Phone 653 11S Beat Eighth.

Tariney Washington Senate

Immigrants Debate in House Over English Test and Ban

Washington May 20 The House debated immigration bills aiming to bar entrants who cannot read or write English. Arguments for and against an educational test drew on concerns over Canadian competition, labor needs, and potential misuse against paupers and criminals.

Washington House Immigration Committee Willian Stone Pennsylvania Tricewell Indiana Corliss Michigan Morse Sassachusetts Bartheidt Micesis Buck Touletana Owe Conaulry Hartheldt-McCall Cyrites Erie United United Staten United States Orien Johnwon Calther Coe Wilde Bartholdt Phere Pic Gosslo Bury Bertinilor Inda Harcholdt W. A. Lane Barthelds Cornis Mars Buc

Women's Mission Board Discusses Westward Work Plans

Mamphis Tenn May 30 The Women Board of Missions Cumberland Presbyterian Church discusses reports from Mrs W W Heck Seattle and other editors on mission work in the far west A report from the committee on the state of work is presented and the convention adjourns after a late evening session.

Mamphis Tenn Cumberland Ikpen Miso Wil More Farris Christiats Observer Committee On Uni

Daydreams and plans weave through a lively home scene

An intimate letter filled domestic chatter and daydreams about marriage. A visitor intrudes, arguments spark about daily routines and a future life together, as the city’s royal visit memory and a historic pageant drift into the narrative.

Game Steal Joseph Englich sary In the Manchester Mirror

Fragmentary OCR text references a game involving Joseph Englich and a Manchester newspaper. Details are unclear, but mentions a regular chi and a gain of 20 given. No clear events, teams, or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable lines.

Joseph Englich Sary Manchester N. A Mali Hunt

On John Hays Hammond and Other Prisoners.

A Pretoria dispatch reports the executive council will fix fifteen years imprisonment for Colonel Francis Rhodes Lionel Phillips G R Farrar and John Haye Hammond as reform leaders. The Times notes possible commutation or banishment. Telegraph dispatch says punishment for leaders postponed and a petition seeks commutations to fines.

London Pretoria Timen Executive Council Francis Rhodes Lionel Phillips G. R. Farrar John Haye Hammond the Times Watt

Bigelow, Noted San Francisco Correspondent, Dies

San Francisco May 20 Henry Bigelow once a leading San Francisco newspaper man died after a period of poor health His career included shaping a landmark interview with Hamits Brunt and Sonntag during the mountaineers raid He was 76 years old and left a widow and two children.

San Francisco Henry Bigelow Men of Bi. Joseph Bigelow Hamlits Brunt and Sonntag Jovidew

Births Record From City Addresses list of newborns

To Mr and Mrs Hernion of Ids Lime street a child born. Mr and Mrs Satvels of Tor Morrie street welcome a daughter. Real Strs G Michele of 612 West Twelfth guest a daughter. Mr and Mrs H Conron of 155 Grand avenue report a daughter. Mr and Mrs G A Bergeten of 416 West Fifth street announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Campbell of Eight and Adams streets welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs F A P Alton of 20 West Second street announce a daughter.

Hernion Ids Lime Etreet Win. Satvels Tor Morrie Street Nichele West Twelfth Guest H. Conron Grand Avenue G. A. Bergeten West Fitth Street Campbell Adame Fa.p. Alton West Second Street

Two Inches In Twenty Minutes Rainfall Record At St Joseph

A severe rainstorm hit St Joseph Missouri on May 29 delivering about two inches of rain in twenty five minutes. The deluge swamped northern countryside and left a four mile wide area under two feet of water. Local railroad tracks were flooded and repairs from Sunday were jeopardized by the renewed flooding.

St Joseph St. Joseph Frelock Andrela Counsi Bratt Couchuet

Snap Shots to South Missouri for Four Cents

An advertisement touts a book titled Snap Shots to South Missouri portage sour cones offering over sixty photo engraved views of South Missouri. It promotes the book as depicting productions and topography to attract investors and bomb-seekers, mentions a Republican convention in St Louis with Burlington Route tickets at low rates, and references other town notices and services.

Hood Bois Ehernach Ponie Cujtrri Nerwinstis Properti Toptigand Titsues Eign Rstering Slengtl Geind Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Hartread Co Missouri South Miswaive Portage Andread Andress J. BE. Lockwoon Karnas City St Louis Burlington Ruuhpwater Bareheirman Wareley Eley

Geological specimens from Scotland arrive at University of Chicago

A collection of geological curiosities, photographs and charts from Scotland’s Clyde trustees for the improvement of irrigation arrive at the University of Chicago. The items include wax seals and engravings illustrating the great ark in Scotland and views along the Tyne with notes for lectures by civil engineers and geologists.

University Scotland Chicago University of Chicago Tronm Tte Association Clyde Ars Romana Univerity Hysr

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