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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1896

Page

5

EAST TO BE A POLICEMAN IN CIVIL SERVICE EXAM

New York November report outlines applicants for police exams, noting the role of the civil service board, examiner questions, and the scoring process. Detectives assisting with the testing process are described as involved in the preparatory steps and rating.

East Young Mas Civil Service New York Ted Wuteex Stully Lee Reese Trier Mtantine Board

Catherine Climmons Returns in War Welcome Parade

New York on November 9 reports Catharine Climmons arriving to a welcome home amid wartime crowds. The article describes her appearance, the reception by Catherine Gould and other notable figures, and public interest in her postwar activities and career.

Catharine Climmons New York Pat Neetved Batamlay Morales Roduet Lip Benrett Catherine Clommott Enon Nate Hs Tradeon Eitged Talry Neary Walthie Lowes Gould Wiebier

Eckels Advocates Return to Gold Standard

Chicago November 14 Eckels editorials urge a revival of metallic money in the United States. He claims abundant crops and storage allow restore gold standard to stabilize credit, deter inflation, and attract foreign capital. He argues banks should protect deposits and restore confidence as speculation shifts to safe assets.

Chicago Taines N. Eckels Eetiptitoller Promuke Mden Ue Sriuk Anantiac Tibet Ameria

Canadian Cabinet Members Visit New York on Reciprocity

Three Canadian cabinet ministers Willem S. Pilding Hanes William Patterson and Andrew J. Biir traveled to New York to study U S reciprocity methods and to assess outcomes at the earliest moment The visit comes amid questions about fisheries reciprocity and protectionist policies with Canadian officials expressing cautious optimism about possible mutual gains

New York Dention Willem S. Pilding N- Hanes William Patterson Andrew J. Biir Pratiware Hotny

Canadian negotiations and quarantine measures outlined

Fragmentary text reports Canada intends to open talks on trade and treaty issues with the United States while stressing earnest diplomacy. It notes likely discussions in Washington and possible early actions by authorities on quarantine restraints and sealing practices affecting cattle trade.

Thy Toetty Fisher Agriculturt Washington Ain Cily

Lilléan Russell’s Bet and the Wary Ward Tale

A fragmented account from Ranaas City details a contested bet involving Lilléan Russell and a series of odd events, with references to karate, finance, and local figures. The text alludes to a wager, claimed cash, and a chaotic scene at a public venue, ending with scattered descriptions of pursuit and disturbance.

Russell Smith Dead in Philadelphia Landscape Painter

Obituary note on Russell Smith a Philadelphia artist aged about older, detailing his career and notable commissions across the country. Mentions his work on landscape scenes and decorative curtains, including pieces for Sir Charles Holt and connections to Exeter Forehet, with emphasis on his productivity and influence.

Philadninhie beRimaell Smith Glosidy Jesulelertowa Exeter Vretamore Pte Thailie Uipakor Bud Niscart Sir Charles Holt Baeland Wales

Silver man to contest in Third district election

Philadelphia November 4 A candidate from the Third district has announced intent to contest the recent election result. The vote tally shows a plurality of 2,060 for Willous Stesleer De, with details unclear due to transcription errors in the record.

Philadelphia

Alsen and Hodson Victims of Suspected Fraud Case

The fragmentary report indicates Halterman and Hodson face allegations of deception linked to a conspiracy. It claims evidence exists to prove votes were faked and that confirmation is sought from a designated authority. Samuel J. Bundall named as farmer representative in the matter.

Alsen Seach Frederick Halterman Tite Hodson Brigit Hatterman Santuel J. Bundall

Trade With Russia Expands Amid American Rail Fabrication

A Saint Petersburg telegraph dispatch notes renewed American interest in boosting exports to Russia. It cites U.S. locomotive production and related steel and petroleum pipe items as growing, with Prine Khilket[?] tour aims to report on rail developments and to highlight American industrial capacity for Russian needs.

Blush Marital Troubles Ends In Divorce Case

Judge Hazen hears Blush claim inability to pay alimony after a costly divorce and remarriage. The district court docket spans years with prior decree granting the divorce and property division. Blush previously left wife for new partner, then faced alimony and attorney fees. he failed to pay and was found in the poverty docket.

Blush Hazen Hluat Aguin Sen Bre Tlush Madd Soom Aster Browent Jude Hasan Einar Adige Bazen Juda Hazen Binsh

Vanished man Fritz Durei linked to local court appeal

Fragmentary report describes Fritz Durei or Frits disappearing after charges in district court. Narrative mentions residence on First Seventh Street, prior sales of Niguit, and an arrest with bond details. Brother Frank allegedly supported appeal bonds. Price vanished and hasn’t been seen in Topeke since.

Pendinc Tolga Frank le Rich Price Topeke Frank Drrett

Mineral Water The finest In thy west

Mineral Water advertisement urging trial of J. W. Phillips at 42 W Eighth Ave. The copy promotes a refined westside product with emphasis on quality and local availability.

J. W. Phillips Eighth Ave

United States Weighs Cuba Negotiations And Spains Role

New York reports on November 5 that the United States is negotiating over the Cuban question. Ex-diplomat Remon Williams and associates in Madrid are said to seek a settlement with Spain, with possible U.S. guarantees for Cuban payments. The aim appears to be a primary settlement of Cuba’s difficulties through cooperation with Spain and the Cuban authorities.

United States New York Remon Williams Migat Turage Ate Wu- Maine Willinens Mairit Spain Testor Cuba Willams Dathardl Grant Jet

Starving Miners Face Hard Times Amid Prosperity Claim

The article reports miners in Ohio facing extreme hardship despite national prosperity claims. President Ratchford of the Ohio merdie holds conferences while a mass meeting discusses stalled settlements. Miners resist proposed wage or rate changes, warning they cannot live on current wages.

Tatisor Ratchford Ohio Merdie Tevin Jewsham Olin

Jean de Resrke Arrives With Opera Company In New York

The Metropolitan Opera company members listed include Juan Khenzke Ed de Rourke La salle Vi ehaul Latiennc Plancon Cogn Nary Acona Mile Belltas Mme cone Bevignant M. and Mire Grau Webber and The Duchess. A World dispatch notes another danger threat as a fever spreads in Ireland.

Jean de Resrke New York Sehmera Hes Tollwille Metropolitan Opera Company Juan Khenzke Ed de Rourke la Salle Viehaul Latiennc Plancon Cogn Nary Acona Mile Belltas Mme. Cone Bevignant Mire Grau Webber

Goddard Beats Ver Hol In Four Rounds Heavyweight Bout

In South Africa on November 9 Joe Goddard the Australian heavyweight defeated Denver Hol Smith of Colorado in four rounds. The bout featured a clash between Goddard and Smith with Goddard securing the win in the early middle rounds.

Denver Ba” Smith Johanneshare South Africa Joe Goddard Wetenht

John H Reagan Dying and Rail Authority Ties

Fragmentary OCR notes reference John H Reagan a former United States senator and postmaster general with mentions of railroad committee chairmanship. The text is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.

Jon H. Reagan Housain Tix John H. Reagan Railroad Commisafit United States Confeliracy

The Case of Wer Frank B Vrooman

Rev Frank B Vrooman a former Congregational minister turned Presbyterian faced expulsion from the Chicago presbytery amid heresy charges after a celebrated trial. He was described as a young man of striking presence with Harvard and Oxford training who married Grace Mildred Blank, daughter of General John CO Bind. The article covers his career from Worcester to Kenwood Church in Chicago and the public scrutiny that ended with removal from the pulpit.

Frank B. Vrooman Chicago Frank B. Vrootinn Presbyterian Church Linreey Frank BR Vrooman Vrooman Kulcberbocker Harvard Oxford Saline Streat Congregational Woroseter Mass Mise Grice Mildred Blank Wown Washington John CO. Bind Worcester Kenwood Presbyterian Church Presbytery West Crowman

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