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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1896

Page

2

Indian Steal Paid Out In Interest on Stevens Script

A federal interior inquiry reports that Stevens script payments to the Kaw and other Indian lands in Morris and Lyon counties were made without proper authority. The committee finds funds misappropriated, with $86 633.40 issued for housing, plus additional sums, all bearing interest, and concludes the tribe was wrongfully deprived of funds.

Kansas Indiiers Karsan Indiana Barshing United States Lucida Guninivhed Morris County Houwky Wet Tony Gorth Stevens Ant Phould

Who For Vice President Representative Kirkpatrick Thinks a Pennsylvanian Max

Special correspondent reports that amid party maneuvering during a Philadelphia convention, Representative Kirkpatrick favors Kinley as likely vice presidential nominee. The piece notes speculation on the ticket and potential support from party factions and key figures.

Kirkpatrick Pensylvania Prat York Ave Mckinsey

Curtis proposal on interstate commerce act revision gains push

Washington May Congress member Curtis advocates amending the Interstate Commerce Act to widen enforcement, arguing penalties including imprisonment may be necessary. He supports incorporating Curtis amendment into a new act and predicts some relief will be provided if the bill passes.

Ashington Meyes Curtis Comralites Button

Bill to Recompense Certain Indians Introduced

A bill proposes reopening and restating allotments for the Kaskadkin Peoria Piankahlin and Waters Indians. It aims to compensate lives and cover wood industry losses by allotting 166 acres per group under federal act.

Kaskadkin Peoria

bill to lay pipes through government lands in lands and Jordan Territory

Washington May 20 Representative Fildhiatrick has introduced a bill modifying the law governing the rights of way for pipe lines. The measure covers government lands in the House and Jordan Territory.

Lenda Washington Fildhiatrick Hale Mutts Hunses Jodlan

Miss Cousins Destitute Seeks Board and Lodging in LA

Phoebe Coun t, a noted woman, is destitute at Mayle avenue in Los Angeles. The Miss Cousins group has raised funds to aid her lodging while she says she is not in need, insisting friends pay rather than her pride allow charity. She mentions contacting the Worst Suttrate club of San Francisco for aid, which offered money only for campaigning.

Los Angeles Phoebe Count Kot Mayle Avenue Cosine California Pritiee Ifo San Francisco Ginotis

Alabama's Credit Gone Over Gold Standard Pressure

A New York trust company refused loans on Alabama state warrants amid the sound money debate. Directors said it was a purely business decision and no sentiment about Alabama, despite the national political context involving Senators Pugh and Mutat.

New York Alabama Crist Company Alebana

Debs Has Notions and Public Office Conceptions

Debs comments blur the lines between politics and labor, opposing holding public office and advocating conceptions of democracy. The note mocks aiming for presidency while arguing against nomination, reflecting early 20th century reform sentiments. Also promotes Suckley's Arnica Salve as a remedy for various sores and skin ailments.

Des Moines Tornado Toll Tops 243 as Storm Harms Iowa

A Sunday night storm killed at least 243 people in Des Moines and surrounding towns, with two tornadoes striking Polk and Jasper counties in Iowa. Destructive winds ripped roofs from homes, toppled trees, and flooded streets. The disaster left many missing or injured, with fatalities reported in Bondurant and nearby communities and widespread property damage across several states.

Des Moises Jawad Illinois SHELL W. T Hiwards Bin Olver Yates Edwarda Robert Bailey Fn Tueyer Abe Chatine Phaften Wille Pint Jeri Balers Dire Fakras Sylamon Dickey Solomon Hohe Rallie Harewy Pitewck Pitcock Monroe Osborn Ankeny Klosty Des Moinen Pinwigo Hawlet Cole Cipeat Eigit Wade Perseos Dvraney Aira Clark Tewisi Walion Snensit Euty Peter Mee James Dined Erik Peatt Rick B. Dwaller Pel Wileh Bing Wakeman James Morgan Hurke Godlett Michal Havelle

Record of cyclone devastation hits Illinois towns and casualties

A sweeping cyclone hammered Illinois with extreme winds causing heavy damage to property and crops. Cities including Elgin Pontiac and Metamora reported fatalities and numerous injuries. Homes, factories and churches were leveled, with crops ruined and families displaced. Local responders and volunteers aided survivors as the storm track extended through several counties.

Pontiac Mich Perthia Thomas Metamora Oakwood Ives Alice Quick Actae Evelune Ara Cubrae

Cripple Creek Office Sees Postmaster General Steps

Washington reports Postmaster General Winton moving quickly to appoint and address a change at Cripple Creek Colorado. No official confirmation of the alleged misconduct by Roy has yet arrived. If proven, immediate punishment would follow. staff changes may await a qualified replacement.

Washington Stax Winton Cripple Creek Col Tsuneo Spetora Roy

President weighs river and harbor bill at White House

Washington May 26 The president opened full scrutiny of the river and harbor bill at the White House meeting General Craighill. He will examine each measure in detail and, if a veto were to come, it would be sent to Congress by week’s end.

Washington Whitehouse General Craighill White House Congress

One Tinyte Quagh Crre touted as cough cure

An old time ad-like snippet promotes a cough remedy branded as One Atinyte Quagh Crre. It mentions B: Bikieada and local contact in Kansas Avenue, with claims of easy relief from hacking coughs and cold symptoms. Garvey, Agent, advertises the product through local addresses.

Fey Geo. W. Bikieada Kuna

Salt Lake's Horror of Miss Clausen at Church Furnace

Salt Lake reports a sensational investigation into the disappearance of Miss Henrietta Clausen. Charred remains found in a church furnace in the basement, a tooth recovered, and a pair of overalls with bloodstains bolster murder evidence against Pastor Hermann, with detectives tracing the trunk and clothing linked to Clausen and noting a December transfer of items. A broader inquiry continues as authorities seek the pastor for questioning and warrants.

Salt Lake Scandinavian Methodist Church Henrietts Chinse Unt Furnmee Strangs West Iris Heruann Wade Be' Bite Miss Clauren Huge Uty Gues Heruman John Hansen Hermann Haneen Miss Samuelson Ogden Union Gov ‘Welly Hermann Nok Balt Lake Hector Griswedd

New Fleet of Steel Ships Enter Service

A report notes Barrtalo and Hovkorenors line at Rynestim ers launch a new steel fleet following Cheveland. Beasemner measures OL feet, carries 4,698 tons, and debris weighs. Great Lakes shipyards show activity with numerous classes under construction, including steel boats designed to replace wooden vessels.

Barrtalo Hovkorenors Rynestimers Cheveland Great Lakes Ghia Spring

Cheap Railroad Rates and Travel Offers

The Enioh Pacific announces several fixed trip rates including May 21 and return fares to St. Louis, June 15 to 16 trips to Mead, and various routes such as Denver Pueblo Milwaukee and more with sale periods noted. Information and reservations are available from T. A. Lewis, ticket agent, byť avenue. There is also an ad touting One Minute Cough Cure with statements of immediate results and a local laundry ad.

Grateful Pétiente Dmrth Munson Ataryon Philadelphia Enioh Pacific St. Louie Mead Denver Pueblo Buffalo D, C Milwaukee Wis Sir Paul End Retith A. Lewis I Antes Avenue Geo. W. Stansfield

Strange London Strand text on railway porters and depots

Fragmented OCR text recounts a London Strand tale mixing railway depots, Santa Fe and Vandalia Lines, and uniformed attendants for Eastern passengers. It mentions telegraph superintendents, actions at Pensylvania lines, and a garbled call for Mannings and maternal health products amid scattered names and places.

Vandalia Penseylvania

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