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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1895

Page

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Will Ripley Become President of Atchison Line

Private advices from the east indicate E P Ripley will be elected president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, with P M Robleson as first vice president. Rival candidates included D By Rabiczon and B V delfery. European and American bondholders clashed over the outcome, and the decision hinged on alliances in London, Amsterdam, and Boston. Ripley, longtime Burlington and Milwaukee St Paul official, is praised for traffic management and has strong backing from American bondholders.

Rabiczon Atchison BV Delfery Ste Bis Totimats Eiue Affaria Uoadbuiders T. Jeffery Jeffery Coppell Ar. Jeffery Robleson Sir Robinson London Amsterdam Aldace F. Walker M. Pollen Queen & Crescent Thoms P. Fowler Ontario & Western Wisterwa Ripley Moses Boston Mr. Ripley Bostes Milwaukee St Paw Burington Yeas Apa Geners Hoston Audi General Chicago Walt Id St Paul Aervice Bi F. Robleson Ira Robingou Wes Dor

Topeka ministers hear Holliday on Revelations at union

Charles K Holliday spoke at a Topeka Ministerial Union meeting in the M C A ruins, discussing the Book of Revelations and Daniel. He disagreed with Rev Dr Bailey on the 1900 date and predicted a 20th century fall of the papal system leading to a thousand years of peace, with lectures to follow on Mondays.

Charles K. Holliday Charles K. Holliday Tate Elver Kamsas Supreme Court Topeka Ministerial Union Halliday Hey. J. W. Bailey Dod Dec We Bailey Daniel Bailwy Charley Helliday Seye Mr Bailey Turkey Bailey Europe Asia Africa Waale Satan Colon Ballay Wesley Charley Holliday

Bribery Allegation Tangles Holmes Case in Court

A Sefe Salida woman was paid to swear in favor of Holmes as the case opened today. Senior defense counsel William A. Shoemaker faced charges of manufacturing evidence in the alleged murder plot. The scene centered on bribe tactics aimed at a key witness with limited knowledge of the events.

Paul Holmes Pouaperra Boother Tara William A. Shoemaker

10000 May Strike In New York Sympathetic Action

New York November 18. Eight hundred members of the lous-anth and bridge men's guild were called out on building sites controlled by J. T. Cornell J. DM Cornell and Milliken Brothers. If the union men are substituted the sympathetic strike may expand, with 5000 to 10000 additional workers likely to join.

New York Elkely Dle Lousaanith Bridge Men Gilon J. T J. DM Cornell Milliken Brothers Moat Jtom Neat Irqu League Monts

Harrison Is Sorry Wishes It Were Trust We Made Fortune

Ex President Hartigan read from St Louis about a claimed fortune in South Africa mining shares. He said he was sorry it was not true and noted he never made money from such investments. He recalled buying Moujata mining shares ten years ago and heard nothing since.

New York Harttiaon St. Louis South Jess

Runaway Wagon Delivers Injury Near Eighth Street Corner

Mrs Pred Moore of the Tigtun place south of the ely was injured this afternoon when a delivery wagon collided with her spring wagon at the Eighth street and Kansas avenue corner. She suffered a back injury and facial bruises with a raised right leg. The incident occurred near the corner as she traveled along the street.

Pred Moore Tigtun Place The Ely Eighth Siren Kansas Avenue Ste Deliverry Wacon

Schlatter Writes From New Mexico Messiah Aboard Chicago Visit

Francia Schlatter, the New Mexico Messiah who vanished from Denver a week ago, writes to a local party that he will be in Chicago on November 20. A meteor event in Mancas Texas on November 15 at 8 10 pm lit the sky like lightning, followed by thunder and a tremor felt with windows rattling.

Coroano Francia Schlatter New Mexico Chicago Mancas Texas

Fire disaster at Ward room injures devout reader

George H Ward, a 30 year old lodger at 111 West Twenty Street, was nearly fatally burned when a coal oil lamp exploded in his room early Sunday. He read his Bible beside the lamp and survived with severe burns to face and hands, believing the lamp exploded and caused the blaze. Firefighters reached the scene quickly but smoke forced them to break upper windows. Ward remained conscious enough to recall breaking a window with his elbow for air. He is cared for by Odd Fellows. the house owner Theodore Curran insured, Bethany College student Miss Cora Rabfopf died later from a rare complication, and the Journal notes ongoing fire incidents at the building.

George H. Ward Topeke Misa J. M. Brown West Toeth Street Dr. Menninger Ward Siz Welock Coude Wardi Teis Mr. Word Order Sinpard Bin Theudore Curran

Powers Dally Over Time for Sultan Amid Turmoil

Nov 18 dispatches describe foreign fleets assembling at Bulenica bay and orders to suppress disorders in Asia Minor. Missioners rushed from Constantinople to enforce reforms as Salisbury reports progress, with Armenia massacres and relief works crippled by palace control. Grand Duke Vladimir holds an autograph czar letter urging united action if England overreaches in Turkey.

Guitan ' Jn Bulenica Bay Asia Minor Philip Currie Beitieh Constantinople Losvox Navy Howeaderstoot Marquis of Salisbury Adin Siinor Forte Salonica Musacration Austalia

Two men arrested in embezzlement case at post office

Frank Mileham and Cyrus W. Ogee were arrested on embezzlement charges from the postoffice department. Warrants issued in U S district court at Pt Scott last week. Inspector Cadiicao filed the affidavits. Mileham’s hearing set for next Monday, Ogee’s for next Tuesday before United States Commissioner Ed Wagener. Mileham accused of 5000 dollars and Ogee of 5 dollars in money orders.

Frank Mileham Cyrus W. Ogee Postoffice Department United States District Court Pt Scott Postoffice Cadiicao Mileham Oges United States Ed. A. Wagener Ogaes

Altgeld Denies Union Army Parades Lie

Governor Altgeld calls a sensational report false from start to finish about his supposed refusal of a permit for a U S army ceremony in Illinois. He says he merely served as a participant in the trip and denies any command role. Colonel Bellieg and Lieutenant Baker corroborate no such arrangement.

Dectaron Hx Eile Witte Tenn Altgeld Atlanta New York United States Army Hult Briny Amanta Bellieg Tls Baker Elea Leutenant Aldo

Martin's Majuilty 81 000 Complete Returns

Complete returns from 105 counties in Ramsua show Judge Martin with a total vote of 187,239 and a net majority of 51,470. Holiday carries Edwards County by 50 votes, while Martin gains elsewhere. the note records a supreme court stipend of 24,352 and 44,330 for Charles Tolliday.

Ramsua Martin Charles i iTolliday Edwards County Maertio

Chicago papers unite under Scripps Booth press plan

The Chicago Evening Journal was bought by James E. Scripps and George G. Booth. The Evening Press and Evening Journal will consolidate by December 1 to form a bold daily called the Press and Journal, with an independent Republican stance. A U P train from Omaha to San Francisco sped along, arriving late from Chicago, featuring Pullman palace cars and diners as it seeks to cut transcontinental travel time. Weather预计 tonight rain, cooler tomorrow, scattered west fair. The Omaha temperature at 7 o'clock was 42 above zero.

Pre Evenlne Journal Haremm Curcage Chicago Evening Journal James E. Scripps George G. Booth Evening Preas Company Scripps Longaw Evening Press Erasing Journal Dec J Aa Bightpage The Press and Journal the Press U. P Omaha Wak Beach Los Angeles Union Pacific Chicago San Francisco Northwesero Southern Pacific Omahs Oats Thoreds Popeka

No Glues by Thugs Who Are Finally Frightened Of

A brief, period tone item notes that unknown assailants labeled as thugs have become frightened, suggesting a turnaround in their intimidation tactics. No names, places, or dates are provided in the fragment.

No Arrests Made In Home Invasion By Perambulating Marauders

A Friday night attack in Topela saw a large white man with a black mustache assault a housemaid at 424 Clay street, attempting entry and threatening violence. Miss Rate Wise fought back, bolted doors and fled to safety, while police were notified by 1035 Time street resident C D Anderson, who reported a man with a wounded face and stated “I’ve got clues.”

Topela Nous W. P. Aithes Clay Street Aitken Wartta Miss Wise Lunes Althon C. D. Anderson Time Street Tal Anderson Aril Wineck

Death of Newton Author of America Dr W. Smith

The venerable author of America Dr. W. Smith of Newton died in this city Saturday after a brief illness. He was near New Bedford depot awaiting arrival and sank into semi consciousness before passing. Rev Samuel Poseyith D D, celebrated laureist, was born October 21 1808 at Newton Massachusetts. Mrs Smith, now 32, survives him.

F. Smith Feestirss Restox Stns Smith Newton America Baclend Samual Posaith Pontaint Laureist Mass

Liburnia Faints During Hawaiian Band Concert

The Hawaiian Band performed in Newton Saturday night. Native leader J. S. Liburnio fainted on stage causing alarm among the group. No replacement was available and the performers were unsettled. The fainting spell was not serious and attributed to overwork and heart weakness.

Fatlen the Stee Newton J. S. Liburnio Jaborah

Leading St Louis papers cut city price to one cent

The two major St Louis papers the Republic and the Globe-Democrat announce price cuts from five cents to one cent for daily editions in the city and two cents outside. The Sunday edition remains at five cents.

St. Louis St. Luci Giordine The Republic Globe-Democrat Louis

Cleveland's Message Foresees Pensioning Greenbacks

A Washington dispatch says President Cleveland will recommend the retirement of greenbacks in his annual message to Congress. The move is set to be the chief feature of domestic affairs in the address.

Tte Greenbiels Cmtcaco Washington Cleveland Congress Greenbucks

Arrest of McCormick on Worthless-Check Charge

McCormick arrested Sunday morning at 523 Van Buren by Holton deputy for passing a worthless check to a Circleville farmer. He had been living in Topeka since late March, with a $100 reward on his head. The man allegedly bought eight well bred horses from a Circleville farmer and used the funds to flee Kansas City. An accomplice drove the horses back to town, selling them for $10. McCormick is held awaiting trial, with possible ties to previous charges at Colgdas Springs.

McCormick T. C McCormick van Buren Street Circleville Jackson County Topeka DeCormick Holton Acros Sterling Kansas Hoyts GG Doamer Kansas City Watuck Aberlif

Dentist charged in assault and fatal fall incident

A Purin Scot, Mas. dispatch reports Dr A C Coray a prominent Purin dentist attempted to assault his daughter at 12 30 today. In struggle he fell from a two story window, landing on his head and was instantly killed. Mrs Coray was away. Coray was 45 with a large fortune. The daughter, overwhelmed by fear, learned her supposed attacker killed himself.

Saweas Cory Siar Purin Mas A. C Coray Mra Coray Corer Ler

Ladies Road Rua Spinsters Club Parade

A Lawrence social event features the Spinsters club wearing arange and purple, with the J A W and a weathered scene as a city tour led by Bob Menta y of the Weekly Wanderi ng Weary Wobblers. The party list includes Miss True, Miss Smith, Miss Stevenaos, Miss Davis, Miss Buhre, and Captain Sexton among others.

Sadies Crcle Plating Spinsters Tenuf A. W. Buys Saxton Lawrence Wid Eldrities Uousa Bob Mentay Itgh Gorbe Lawrence Captain Sexton Miss True Miss Smith Stevenaos Mite Davis Miss Buhre W.W. Webb GC Claudy HO. Smith J.B Daneyson M. Schlegel I. D. Dente Kaos Ext Rolirer Soatlinger Jack Merrifield Fiomss Misun

Accidental Shooting Narrows Wealthy Soldier Family

Old soldier John Henry E Hart, from a wealthy family, was accidentally shot and family wounded by hunter Adam Weiner yesterday evening twelve miles south of the river. A portion of liver was torn. the incident followed a quarrel over a dog owners’ dispute. James Finney, a prize fighter, caused drunken trouble at a home on North Kansas Avenue, was fined for inebriety. Sheriff Burdge chased Everest Wright, jail breaker, but could not confirm arrest. Evangelist Charles N. Crittenton arrived by special car to preach this evening. he will depart for Denver tomorrow morning. Seudalalgia cures via salt are claimed by physicians. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button mending.

John Henry E Hart Adam Weiner James Finney Fial Will Kirk North Kanaas Avenue Kirk Finney Sturdze Manson City Burdge Kansas City Everest Wright Kansas City Pace Wright Charles N. Crittenton Florence Santa Pe Santa Fe Allroady M.C. A. Zoome Denver

Murdered Kansas man found bloodied in barn scene

Hooepy H Leonard, age 62, was murdered and dragged to a barn area on South Lawrence avenue. His wife Mrs Leonard and her son were later arrested for the crime after witnesses saw them mopping up blood and the body being moved. Frank Williamson, husband of the wife, was later arrested for complicity.

Kansas City New Wichita Kansays Hooepy H. Leonard Leonard Staiis Mra Leonard Foi Leonard

Jim Clays Banquet Speech and Departures Noted

Jim Clay presided at a Throop Saturday banquet with a crowd of new friends and long-time connections. Speakers included Walter Durgecy Kal Carey Mart Wikideal and Jim Clay, discussing departure plans and a featured talk titled The Water and Its Effect on the Teeth.

Iticwe Batarday Rapa Tewe Murry Walter Durgecy Kal Carey Mart Wikideal Jim Chiefine Jack Clap Tynacise

Worrall Reports Move to Transfer Babies at Trade Show

Prof Westy Worrall returns from Unease where he witnessed a display at the Rug Sue exhibit. He notes the display could mislead, calls it an odd arrangement, and mentions a plan to transfer babies to a food department. Schibit covers 1452 square feet of floor space.

Westy Worrall Anigel Comper & Co Wholthale J. Stellins Chiceco

Harvey Mills Named New Pastor at Brighton Unpage Church

The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Harvey Mills formerly of Topeka and a Washtenaw College alumnus has been introduced to Brighton Park Congregational Church as pastor elect. His prior work included a humorous pamphlet read at entertainments. Several candidates vied for the post before the congregation chose him after he preached last Sunday.

Washbury Chicago Harey Mills Topeky Brighton Mille Washtarn College Beigston Mark

What Kind of Passes For Kansas City Meeting

A garbled report notes Santa Fe General Manager Mow and solicitor A 4 Ilund plan to attend a meeting of Western Gas representatives in Kansas City. The purpose is to defend past bills and discuss county and state issues. Captain Kilmer, Santa Fe right of way agent, is described with a smoking reference to a cigar named Little Germ near Sixteenth and Buchanan.

Mane Froy Geneeel Santa Fe Ufe Kilmer Ho Kilmer The Demgoroualy Sixteenth Buchanan

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