19 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
1
Frank P. Arbuckle, longtime Democratic state chairman in Colorado, was found slain in New York City. Witnesses report he had been assaulted and robbed, with his body discovered in the weeds on the northern edge of the city. Local officials and Denver associates recall his prominent role in mining and commercial ventures.
A man identified as Parker P. Arbuckle of Denver was found dead in New Orleans soon after he left his home in Tetuni and fibieh of Genver. Reports describe a mysterious death tied to the Democratic committee and local politics. Investigators note he had moved to Col ied Wher and later to Erie, Fm. Witnesses recall a dying man and a police investigation amid a broader political upheaval in the Lamar area.
Fragmented OCR report details a wave of bank withdrawals causing instability in multiple cities. It references Luna City and other unnamed towns, noting heavy withdrawals and concerns over bank solvency and customer reactions amid financial panic.
The report summarizes output from principal milling centers for the prior week. It lists production figures, shifts, and notes for Ames and nearby plants, including Meveke and Perebeond. The document highlights total tonnage, worker shifts, and efficiency concerns across facilities.
The Grand Oli Committee of Fifteen meets tonight with $2,200 in treasury for next year. Funds from the Fall Festival covered paid fins and debts, with treasurer Greenwald confirming the accurate accounting. The paper notes substantial local support and outlines plans to continue the festival as a permanent city event next year.
Pacific Mail Steamer construction advances as orders place new steamship on the line. Directors authorize ongoing vessel builds and declare an annual dividend of 8 percent, totaling about $0.059 million. The board notes revenue and stock movements tied to recent government actions and industry demand.
Fourth District Congressman Charien Cirus plans to travel to Washington on Saturday to join the new congress. He expects quick action on appropriations and discusses anticipated sessions and potential fiscal measures under McKinley’s reorganization. He doubts any major tariffs or greenback reforms will pass this session.
Chicago November report shows the firm facing a major financial collapse as Gustav Witte and associates file a statement detailing liabilities. Offices had moved from New York to a Midwestern base, with a branch noted in several cities and the parent company headquartered elsewhere.
Cleveland November 18 A Hanna told an Associated Press reporter that an interview circulated by the Press claimed he was ineligible for the treasury post. He denied the statement as a complete fake and said he would not be deterred from pursuing his public duties.
In Lousville Kentucky November reports describe Democratic tension and a contested race. References to candidates like Richardson and Motinier appear amid party feuds. Voter turnout and local council concerns surface as the campaign unfolds with mentions of Bryahi and Brynn Serre Therounite groups.
A chaotic dispatch notes the closure of the Fast St Louis Packing Company in East St Louis with claims of reorganizing amid Chicago capitalist interest. The report details failed payments, a lawsuit by Mrs Corley’s claim for damages, and court proceedings with a jury. Also touched are political notes about Gen Porter and war secretary speculation, plus weather and market hints.
Des Moines reports the death of E W Curry, Democratic state central Committee chairman, after gruesome injuries from a chair electrocution prank. Details conflict as witnesses describe a heated chair and misfired experiments leading to severe burns. police and physicians involved amid lingering mystery. Curry was 44, a longtime party leader and ally of key figures, with family requesting privacy.
A garbled diary like fragment describes an event with a locomotive and a figure named Lida OMT. The text blends names and places with unclear actions, citing a steel cable and a tense moment involving a bride and rescue. The overall meaning remains elusive due to corruption.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Bryan figure and a rabbit incident with unclear context and multiple misread words. The readable portion notes a violent act against a small animal and mentions several scattered names and locations, but lacks coherent details or verifiable entities to form a complete report.
A man named Miller was arrested at the Bt Louis avenue station after confessing to a deception regarding wages and travel. He claimed his motive was a personal grievance with a partner and mentioned a prior life in Athantas City as part of his explanation.
The final WC T U session, titled People’s night, opened for a department parade with about 100 participants. Forty superintendents bore banners representing their departments while others followed with banners and symbols. A pipe organ provided music as Miss Bek Schwerz explained department work before speeches concluded the evening.
Ex Governor Lewelling returns from Topeka and announces he will withdraw from the race for the United States Senate. He cites personal considerations and political temptations but says he will not undertake. He predicts major rail reform and practical amendments to the Australian ballot law at the upcoming session.
Santa Fe calls for more witnesses to illuminate stock jobbing ties. Subpoenas issued to Richard Gundry Charles Stillman Jax Keeler Ea J Small Daniel Smith and W L Chamberlain. Small is Daniel Small Jr relative to Sunil Bros banker, with ties to local stock exchange and grain firm connections.
The Washington dispatch to the World reports a landmark political gift. William H. Vanderbilt of New York allegedly gave 100000 to the national committee for the presidential campaign. The World notes this as the largest single contribution ever recorded in American politics.
A private dispatch from New York reports General Weyler resigning as captain general of the Spanish army with a successor named by the government. The piece also notes a state uniform course of study for public schools and mentions election candidates from Parsons and Labette county, plus a local millinery ad and notices of other political bids.
Delegates named to organize the Pure Food Association and promote Topeka Pure Food Show. Local grocers affiliations and clubs join to plan a cooking school and exhibition space, aiming to boost trade and charitable work. Representatives pledge to attend national and international meetings securing future support.
May Noble, a white resident of Kaitnan Aventin, sues after a May 15 incident that crippled her and reportedly killed her child in a fall. The case, before Todhy th can, seeks damages of 39 Mw for injuries and property loss. Lawyers Hagen and Heansingh appear for Noble. City Attorney Hird and Councilman John Eliott assist. Sirs, May Noble now resides in Wyinrns OP Rowley and John Janey are named in related notices.
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