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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1895

Page

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Turkey in Turmoil as Europe Considers Action

Dispatches from Sofia report a Turkish pledge to answer ambassadors within two days on measures to restore Armenia order. Officials fear rapid mobilization and potential revolt, amid warnings of European intervention and a forged Turkish ministry led by Said Pasha and others.

Sofia Bulgaria Pasha Armenia Fedrepest Europe Acta Owen Day Lelay Tsken Turkey

Paderewski Captivates Carnegie Hall With Encore Frenzy

Applauded by a packed Carnegie audience on New Year’s week, Paderewski drew five recalls after his first number. The performer showed nervous tension yet delivered a vivid Fantasie, eliciting sustained enthusiastic response as he returned for encores amid a tumultuous, gasping crowd.

Ignace Petdorewski Carnegie Lunil America Wis Mic Paderewaki Puderewaki

Leadville Palace Plans For New Leisure Complex

Leadville Nov 5 Twenty thousand delicate sale plans completed for the palves to be built in this city. The main building will occupy a broad space 409 feet square exclusive of dancing malls, swinging slides, and other social amenities. The structure will be 10 feet high with the whaggen slide two titles long. C Eo Say of 8s Pout has been engaged to supervise construction.

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Old Soldier's Odd Ballad Ends With Hard Times

A fragmented 19th century style piece recounts Charles Stiles singing about scarcity and misfortune. Whita Stiles faces drunkenness charges, pays fines, and returns to jail with little money left, while the narrator depicts ongoing hardship and looming debt.

Hour Black Scamps Robbed Stores Members Arrested

Chief John M Wilkerson returns from Kaogan City at 11 o clock with Sheri Burdge and two colored men Bill Wheeler and Mitt Smith. They brought Caleb Gitkie and Frank Smith who were arrested for burglaries. Wheeler confessed implicating all, revealing stolen goods hidden near Santa Pa bridge. Frank and Mitt Smith held in county jail. ages given, one stranger to the city.

John M. Wilkerson Kaogan Sheri Dave Burdge Bill Wheeler Mitt Smith Caleb Gitkie Frank Smith Kansas Ory Tallor Jacob Levi Ranens Avenue George MH. Crawford Tyler Street Wheeler Santa Pa Gilkie Frank Mut Smith Stat Sokipple” Smith Burdge

Governor Morrill says Topeka remains prohibition town

In an interview Governor Morrill Belferca reiterates that Topeka’s sentiment supports prohibition and that the law should be enforced. He rejects the idea that small election turnout reflects public will and says he does not understand local politics or the idea that Topeka wants saloons.

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Shadowed Night Trial and Bodily Return of Jammer Taylor

Tom Cufzen pleaded guilty before Judge Peery to charges connected with a late night escape and pursuit at Tucatk lash night. Henry Taylor arrived from Springfield with the body of his son Jammer, who died Monday. funeral planned Saturday at 10 AM from Luase, 70 West Sixth Avenue. Jammer was once a dry goods firm employee, later a Seance salesman based in St Paul.

Tom Cufzen Peery Gailty Ithehtany Preigntary Berlisnlog Speary Warduingd Wareva Mr Taylor Hla Sem Jr Henry Taylor Springfield Thy Jammer Mnlow Urent Bails Montana Luase West Sixth Avenue Lopelra Camaturr James Taylor Henry

Collapse at Leavenworth Cold Storage Hits Apple Crop

A large portion of the Ryan & Richardson cold storage plant collapsed in Leavenworth, destroying about 10,000 barrels of select apples stored there. The building failure, blamed on a section of support, released thousands of dollars in losses. All 1,186 workers were evacuated in time.

Ryan &Richardson Lee Kansas

Election Figures Fix Repiey Majority at About 259

County clerk figures are incomplete and will be clarified when missing precincts report. Republican chairman Elliott notes Hardee leads and Bayley shows 359, while canal improvement funding of 9 million dollars is approved. returns are coming in slowly, with 32 counties totaling about 114831 votes in favor.

Repiey Biliott Republican County Central Committee Ling Creek Susth Mision York Tavor

Snow Quenches Forest Fires Aids Fall Seeding Efforts

Reports from South Dakota northern Iowa southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin confirm the first real snow of the season. Snowfalls range up to a foot in places aiding drought relief and quenching wildfires while rain showers bolster fall wheat and overall moisture across Nebraska Kansas Iowa and nearby regions.

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Prospect of Summer Hotels on Martin's Hill Prompts Debate

Ed ward Wider argues in a paper that converting Martin's Hill west of the city into a summer hotel with ample amusements, good meals, and bracing air would benefit the city and provide relief from eastern resorts. He envisions visitors lodging in a scenic, accessible retreat with frequent drives and nature contact for families and workers alike.

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton 80th Birthday Celebration in New York

In New York on Nov 7 Elizabeth Cady Stanton marks her 80th birthday with a metropolitan event at her home. She credits nightcaps and an open window for longevity, and predicts reaching a century if no obstacle blocks the cap or window. Also notes Bank of North America in New Orleans closed with receiver appointed. deposits around 20 thousand dollars.

Stanton New York Elizebeth Cady Stamton New Orleans New Onriamy

Detroit Fatat ley Disaster Death Toll Rises

A boiler explosion near Dersort Michigan causes widespread deaths and injuries. Twenty five bodies recovered with twenty missing. reports list names and ages of deceased, including a 16 year old and a 19 year old. Eighty five believed dead or injured as search continues and cause remains under investigation.

Detroit Forcy Dersort Mich Journal Avon Scuremer Jony Gonnox Kirtie Leonaro Rosa MonGan Jour Burruseeewen Mickows Jute Nicnatcen Biurua Wutwucsens

Suffrage Tableau Promises Topeka Event At Ball

A Topeka Equal Suffrage elation performance will present a closing tableau titled Woman and the Bullet at Hamilton ball. It depicts a voting place scene with foreigners voting while American born women are barred. Key roles include J Evans as the Irishman D Tilloton as the German and Joe Waters in war paint as the Indian. Mrs Lastia Whipple McBurney as the goddess of liberty provides comfort as Olive Shriner’s Direct Dreams in Desert is read by Mrs Kate Wilting Dana.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton Hamilton Ball Topeka Bey J. Evans D. & Tilloton Joe Waters Jwmigan Green J. Ware Buttereld Lastia Whipple McBurney Godode Liberty Mra Kate Wilting Dana Olive Shriener Gedduss Toaslua Chusley Thorllday Hometting John Gaturio A. Peljons

Great Northern Strike Moves: New Crews Arrive

A dispatch from St Cloud reports Great Northern Railway replacing strikers with recruits from Chicago St Louis and southern Minnesota. Old crews remain idle as trains stay halted but police and new conductors brakemen and firemen are deployed to resume service amid a tense standoff.

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Republicans Gain Five Senate Seats in Rushed Returns

Returns from the election show Republicans gaining five United States senators, two from Utah and one each from Kentucky, Ohio, and Maryland. Democrats gain three in Maryland, Kentucky, and Ohio, with delays until March 4, 1807 except Utah seats. Delaware vacancy may affect party majority in the upper house. Harriet Johnston and Fred Cooper wed in Los Angeles in a fashionable ceremony.

United States Utah Kentucky Ohio Tyland Maryland Fasoon

HGHT GOES ON Of the Efforts of Disgruntled Republicans

A report outlines ongoing activities within Republican factions as members push back against party leadership. The piece details key figures, venues, and potential impacts on upcoming campaigns and committee politics.

Police Commissioner Holliday Seeks Chief Wilkerson’s Dismissal

Topeka police board member Charles K Holliday plans to urge a resolution at the upcoming meeting seeking Chief Wilkerson’s removal. He cites inefficiency and rising robberies, with potential personal charges against the chief, in a move tied to Republican opposition after the recent election.

Charles K Holliday Topeka Republican Party Steril Gurdge Hurdge Wilkerson Holliday Corridora Wilkersas

Fire at Cornelius home deemed incendiary in Topeka area

A 2 AM blaze at Ary A Cornelius’s brick residence near Twenty fret street and Kansas avenue, near Shuogananga creek, is suspected arson aimed at robbery. Mrs Cornelius, living alone, escaped as the house burned and belongings including clothes were destroyed. no insurance existed. Police suspect outsiders unfamiliar with the area and note the secluded location and neighborly absence as factors. local women warned about living alone.

Tibee Ary A. Cornelius Mra Cornelius Mra Coroelius M.C Chambers Mirdee Matson Staepee Robert Topeka Mia Cornelius Mra Matson

No Appointments Made for Post Office Vacancy

The post office money order department chief clerk vacancy, caused by the suspension of Frank Mileham, remains unresolved. Misa Nollin Newman fills in temporarily with CW. Ogee suspended amid a $30 shortage, while Mileham and Ogee have not been dismissed. Postmaster Arnold will recommend clemency in their cases.

Mileham Ani Ogos Frank Mileham Postofica Misa Nollin Newman CW. Ogee Atamper Stee Auis Mileham Ogee Peatmaster Arnold Ogeo

Remains of Mrs Bustle Arrive with Ambassador’s Wife

The late Airs James Bustle wife of the United States ambassador to France arrived aboard the Majestic. She was accompanied by J. B. Bastia Jr. Final resting place is Cave Hill Cemetery Loulaville Kentucky with burial on March 2. A patrol wagon incident on Sixth Street involved a drunken subject near Santa Fe tracks. General J Hughes named drum major of Gorwiney’s band with officers N Nelson O is secretary George Ellison CE Germiny director. The band plans its annual concert Devem-

Mre Huestis Airs James Bustle United States France Majestic J. B. Bastia, Jr Cave Hill Cemetery Loulaville Kentucky Santa Fe Hughen J. Hughes Gorwiney N. Nelson George Ellison Lfratian CE Germiny Nets Wit

Theft Accusation Triggers Damages Suit Over Hay

On February 18 Armstrong and Kaste accused Dick Johnson of stealing baled hay from their store near Kansas Avenue. Johnson was arrested but not connected to the theft. he sues for 2500 dollars for malicious arrest and prosecution. The district court trial spanned the day. prosecutors acted in good faith per the county attorney’s guidance.

Armstrong & Kastebeim Commission Frm Kansas Guente Second Street Missed & Wu Dick Johnson Optimistion Frm Johnson Armstrong & Kaveebaan Attornay

Strikers Enjoined Restraining Great Northern Interference

United States District Judge Meoford issued an order restraining the Great Northern strikers from interfering with railway operations. The injunction was telegraphed to Spokane and served by deputy U S marshal.

Waura United States Meoford Great Northern Spokane United States Marsh

In Wright City a Wagon 22 Load Weighed

Inspector J P Farnsworth confronted a driver of wagon 22 in Wright City when the coal load was refused for weighing at Fifth and Kansas. After threats and a scuffle, the wagon was weighed and found to be under by 27 pounds, prompting orders to reweigh for certification.

Southwea Era Heel Co J.P. Farnsworth Fifth and Kansas Avenue Fifth Street Jackson Fifth Thors Burses Maraaword Scelea

Carlisle declines interview over Kentucky result

A Daily News dispatch reports Secretary Carlisle returned from Kentucky and instructed his acting secretary to tell newspaper reporters he would not comment on the Kentucky result. He says the outcome carries a political moral.

Ourcacm The Daily News Wistington Carlisle Keniuoky Iis Hewapapee Kentucky

Autonomy Plea in Cuban Crisis Moves US Watch

Madrid cables report that Spain urges the United States to recognize Cuban belligerency and grant autonomy to Cuba to end the war without more lives and wealth wasted. The cable cites Cabinet members and notes fear Cubans may reject autonomy despite its potential to end the conflict.

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Artist Gibson Marries Amid Glamour in Kuasoxp

The wedding of Gibson’s daughter takes place in Kuasoxp Va with guests from New York Baltimore Philadelphia Washington and Virginia represented. The church is white decorated with camdting and humiierdaref. Bridesmaids and ushers named. a Brooklyn man slips, injuring his hip and halting the ceremony.

Lemeharne Mudie Bulent Anit Kuasoxp New York Boston Phindelpie Baleimore Washington Virginia Sven le Paul Hoasio Alartin Sallty Pymtorves Mnisadelpli Mises Alle Messrs Herty Lu Algernon Craven James Ds Kus J . Sikea Thoms Hastings Joba T Gilson Ion Bo'toek Tehmogd Grupo

Death of John Barcley at Central Heiner establishment

John Barcley a 20 year old tailor at Hearf Gaylord and Barley, died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage just after 10 o clock in the morning. He had been ill with a criminal attack of typhoid fever but was up about the house minutes before death. Dr Grable attended but arrived too late. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Coretral John Bareley Hearf Gaylord & Bareley Sareiy Pr. LY. Grable Mr. Harclay Tyter

Healy Deposed From Irish Nationalist Executive Committee

London reports that Timothy Healy was removed from the executive committee of the Irish Nationalist Party amid internal factional moves. Justin McCarthy chaired the meeting, with Michael Davitt elected to the vacancy. In New York, election returns show King Democrat ahead with a modest Palmer Republican margin, while weather across the south remains unsettled with rain and cloudy skies.

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