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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1895

Page

2

Miles urges coastal defense upgrades and modern guns

The annual report of General Miles calls for stronger coast defenses and modern weapons. He criticizes obsolete fortifications from Puget Sound to the Columbia River, argues for rail and naval integration, and recommends expanding artillery, fortifications, and training programs across posts including Fort Maycock and Fort Riley.

Wasmxttes Miles Dadur Ieneral Mies IsSi Puget Sound Columbia River Pacific Coast China Japan Gondral Miles San Francisco Gulf Coast Atlantic Philadulphia Gensel Miles Fez Monstric Sumter Gue England Ersa Board of Ominance Fort Maycock Ube Trooya Wurt Riley Kan Milos Anjues Soxin Eters

Missouri Democrats consider early central committee meeting

Mexico Mo Nov 1 It is understood that the calling of an early meeting of the Missouri state central committee hinges upon the decision of Major Harvey Salinas and Hin S Bo Cooke of this city Seventeen other members have signed the call and pinelined are required Mr Cooke is chairman of the executive committee and issued a public statement He has not despaired of settling differences and expects mutual concessions for party harmony and stronger organization Captain Lesueur and Sebert are carrying peace proposals and are hopeful for success

Mexico Nemourstin State Central Cominitive Harvey Salinas Hin Bo Gook Pineléen Cooke State Central Committee State Committee Jem Aml Kansas City Lesueur Sebert

Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued By Missouri Governor

Governor Stone designates November 28 as a day of thanksgiving in Missouri. He urges all citizens to observe the day with public devotion and gratitude to God, following the president's proclamation designating November 23 as Thanksgiving. The notice reflects a long standing custom of annual thanks and moral duty.

Storm Missouri Jerrenson Stogs United States Hias William J. Stone Covernor

Blackburns successor two Populists hold power in Kentucky

In Lepislstire Kentucky on November 12, complete returns show the House with Democrats 46 Republicans 125 Populists 2 and Senate with Democrats 22 Republicans 16 Joint ballot Democrats 0 Republicans 64 Populists 2 The Republicans claim both Populists will vote with them while Democrats expect Populists to back the Democratic nominee.

Kentucky Lepistiere Blackburn House Tionse Senate

Strike declared off in western territory union dispute

Reports from Lae and Rostock Nov 12 recount a strike ending with an unconditional surrender by instigators. A participant blamed “some one blundered” for the capitulation as tension flared in the Great Northern & RO region near Deeds and Michigan City.

Spence Devi Lae Deeds Michigan City

Godfrey Beats Woods on Ninth Round in Datrinwone Fight

George Godfrey nicknamed chocolate won a decision over Billy Woods of Denver in nine rounds at Front Street Theater last night. Woods appeared out of condition and gave a disappointing showing for his supporters. Beggs Hair product advertised with claims of a lovely head of hair for every woman and man via a positive guarantee.

Woods Datrinwone George Godfrey Eld Chocolate Billy Woods Denver Front Street

Maher Defeats O Donnell In One Round In Quick Bout

Peter Maher Irish champion dominates the scheduled twenty five round match with Steve O Donnell of Australia. O Donnell is knocked out in sixty three seconds after three rapid falls as Maher controls the bout from the opening exchange. Corbett congratulates Maher. crowd erupts as victory is confirmed.

L. 1 Peter Maher Steve O'Donnell Australia Corbett O'Donnell Maher Casper Leon New York Billy Smith Philadelphia Leon Waile Charley White Fitzsimmons Gen'tlewen Tmen of America England Pitysimmons Billy Delaney Jimmie McCabe Benny Murphy Peter Lowrey Peter Heres Ifsek Cornelius Pittsburg Jack McAuliffe Milly Bridy Donnell O'Tonnell Qap Maier O'Kensell Oferier

Murderer Liberated by Mob in Purvis Mississippi

A mob overpowered guards at Purvis jail at 12 45 am and released Will Purvis, the man accused of killing an anti White Copper. Purvis fled, sparking relief among locals though many favor his gallows. Purvis had been sentenced to hang for the murder tied to White Cap outrages. The case had involved a trial, a Supreme Court affirmation, and a scheduled December 12 execution before his escape.

Purri Miss Purvis Will Purvis Inter Parris Supreme Court

Swindlers Trapped In Real Estate Forgery Plot

A group of six Chicago men, including D. D. Godfrey and George Randolph, approached a local attorney in the Chamber of Commerce building to engineer a forged real estate deal on Diesel boulevard lots valued at $20,000. Their ruse aimed to extract $30,000 for a car heater project, but a vigilant machinist and three others arrested the conspirators after one man claimed lawful ownership and flashed a police star. Detectors from Inspector Hunt’s Hyde Park district took the six into custody at the scene.

Thompson Chamber of Commerce Atttorney

Inventor Keely Negotiations End With New York Millionaires

In Pritapeirai on November 12, talks involving Jake Astor William Vanderbilt Wai Cullen Brewster and other New York investors and Mrs H Bivom Seid Moore and inventor Realy ended. They discussed forming a Keely power company to launch the invention but the plan collapsed as Moore and Healy would not allow New York control or a new company until public demonstrations confirm the machine. The New Yorkers offered building and millions, but the deal failed.

New York Pritapeirai Jake Jacob Astor William K. Vanderbilt Wai Cullen Brewster H. Bivom Seid Moore Realy Keely Moore Healy Mira Invertor

Starving to Death in Nova Scotia District

Distress from crop failures in St Eliza Webb district leaves 60 residents hungry. Reports of caterpillar damage and scarce relief show many rely on minimal food, with families living on scraps and mothers offering children to strangers to survive.

Nova Scotia Haliwax Damiie St. Eliza Webb

Porte issues note says order restored and quiet assured

Constantinople November 12 An official note from the porte expresses the sultan’s thanks for measures by imperial authorities to quell disturbances in Asia Minor provinces blamed on Armenian agitators. The note says order has been restored and precautions taken to maintain quiet. An advertisement promises Bege’s Hair Renewer to stop hair loss and restore color, offered by W. Pupties at 612 West Eights Ave.

Constantinople Porte Asis Minor

Nellie Bly Tells Her Side in Court Threatens to Shoot

New York court hears Nellie Bly alias Mrs. Robert Seaman accuse Detective Henry Hanson of stalking her for weeks. She says a man hired by her husband followed her, leading to Hanson's arrest. she warns she will shoot if followed again and seeks protection.

Henry Hanson Nellis Bly Robert Seaman Jefferson Market Court Hasson Morton Bin Hanson Mra Swstear Weat Thirty- Seventh Leen Franson Seaman Cass Bee Magistrae Mre Hushaod Tikal Mrs. Seaman Athia Javemura Hunton Hubert Seamaea Chicago Gochrane

Trust in Scott's Emulsion Margins Risk with Sellers

The note warns against trusting a druggist who offers a substitute for Scott's Emulsion and urges buyers to insist on exactly what they ask for. It claims the salesman will switch products for small profit and emphasizes buying only prescribed items from reputable sources like Spurr & Bowes, Chemnutts, New York.

Scott Spurr & Bowes Chemnutts New York Sec

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