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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1895

Page

3

Oxbow and Leavenworth Trials Underway in Lawrence

A chaotic brief from Leavenworth and Lawrence details a peculiar Highland Park accident where a steel ramrod pierced a boy’s head during a gun firing incident, with doctors unsure of recovery. Concurrently, the trial of Asbon for the murder of Lawyer Hamble in Holtod proceeds in Lawrence, while local workers recount a brakeman’s fatal on tracks near Leavenworth.

Wrerham J. Oliverson Highland Park Ray Gay Chas Gay Young Gay Kayie

Thurston dies after fall and illness in November county region

Thurston broke her right hip when leaving home and died yesterday from the combined effects of the injury and long illness dropey. In Kas Nov 26 farmers and stockmen praise the successful treatment of bog cholers by Mexican care in Franklin and neighboring counties.

Thurston

Cork for building may be applied widely says Cumming

Cumming Architects describe cork as light yet a poor heat and sound conductor. It resists water when lightly compressed and can be formed into bricks and ties in France using silver rail cork. Two cement types mold cork to create heat and sound insulation and water proofing. Cork walls reduced vibration in a powder factory after an explosion, proving its value in light construction and sound damping.

Cumming Africa Europe France Paris

Child and Fire Alarm Tale From a Dreary Wake

A widow mourns at her husband’s coffin as a four year old daughter asks why papa sleeps and misses the fire alarm. The child’s persistence endangers no one, but the scene reveals grief, fear, and confusion during a tragic moment in a Chicago setting.

Sreman Deng Man Papa

Maher's Ovation and Quail Laws Stir Pittsburg Rumors

Peter Maher receives a rousing home welcome with a banquet in Pittsburg as fans and backers celebrate his world boxing title with festive decor. Reports also note Lord Dunraven considering selling Valkyrie and a Kansas quail sale controversy under state game law amid local notices and sporting updates.

Pirencre Peter Maher O'Donnell Thornton Union Depot Versia Faering Jim Hall Jane Qalus Michael Connelly Maher Bangast Finks Ballagh Mather Sir. Fitzsimmons Kansas Avenue Kansas

Chisholm to Stay as Governor Refuses Missouri Requisition

Kansas Governor Morrill rejects the Missouri arrest order for Fred Chisholm the colored man from Warsaw Mo. citing irregular requisition papers and possible legal errors. A habeas corpus relief freed the accompanying woman in Lawrence while Topeka leaders and locals urged action amid threats of mob violence. The case remains unresolved as legal delays continue.

Morrill Missouri Fred Chisholm Kansas Warsaw Lawrence Lanat Stone Chisholm Topeka Laird Benton County Esterday Benson Chishelm A. A. Godard Bristow Ranfaz Chistolm W Hin

Arrested for Thia on a Postal Card

W Hartman, an elderly United States prisoner at the county jail, was beaten in the lower corridor when placed there by a deputy marshal. He was injured to his hernia return while resisting and trying to explain his payment for a post card. Hartman, held on 500 bond, was moved to an upper cell by Jailer Burdge. The incident is denounced as a kangaroo outtage.

Tan Thia Hoe Becco Hartmag Burdge Cuinsio

Explosion at Palma Kills Dozens in Majorca

Terrible accident at Palma the capital of Majorca results in many deaths as old cartridge powder exploded while workers emptied cartridges near the town walls. Eighty people were employed, with thirty seven women and fourteen men killed and thirty five women and five men seriously injured. The blast shattered thick town walls and damaged buildings. Local notices include advertisements for remedies and goods. Patlavetrurs Pa reports Gimbert Bros shipping gold to the Treasury and local merchants promoting products and sets for sale.

Majorca Barcetoxa Palma Patlavetrurs Gimbert Bros Secretary of the Treasury Cariists

Gold Standard Memorial Push at Commercial Congress

At the Trang Mississippi Commercial Congress in Osama on November 24 RW Richardson of Omaha read a declaration opposing free silver and urging the gold standard with silver reserves. The group urged reciprocity of the McKinley bill and discussed the Nicaraguan canal with Craig of San Francisco and Captain Bryson of Davenport. Freight rates and discrimination dominated the morning session with Ma honey of Sioux City and Bryson contributing.

Osama Mississippi Commercial Congress RW. Richardson Omaha Gov. Prince Congress M. W. W. Hallman Missouri Ioyh Craig San Francisis Chamber of Commerce Cap. W. L. Merry James V. Mahoney Sioux City Leo Bryson Davenport Staig

Building the Bridge Plan Discussion at Melan Co Hearing

County commissioners hear an engineer from Melan Co explain bid process options for bridge plans. Two routes offered: pay for plans with royalty or have contractor furnish plates. Action postponed. Keepers to return to present from Melan representatives. Local officials, including surplus names, attend as candidates for superintendent positions.

Melan Co Campbell Keepers Furnlah Brelan Gersen Dons Wall Col. Treeddale Hinckley Anythin

Wants to Be Sergeant in Local Sheriff Rumble

The article outlines a push among patrolmen and others to promote or replace the current sergeant position. Big Dick O Rourke is named a likely candidate along with ALK Jester and Frank Ogte, while other applicants listed include Udhcera McElroy Washburn and Fawkes. The sergeant, Ellison, may vacate the post under the new regime, with talk of the next steps and potential promotions among the ranks.

Big Dick O'Rourke Marc Ellison Frank Ellison Aheriff Ellison Wut Eiders Big Dick” O'Rourke Alk Jester Frank Ogte

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