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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1895

Page

2

Durrant Denies Story and Defends Actions in Court

The article portrays Durrant denying sensational rumors tied to the case. He insists no envelope containing statements exists and expresses surprise at reporter conduct. Prosecutors push toward establishing a key point, while Durrant and his counsel resist embellishment and seek to guard his testimony from misrepresentation. Local coverage notes related testimonies, police actions, and investigations surrounding the Durrant case.

Barnes Esteblich Anid Biushint Ktel Mairich Matthal Duowigan Bard Fest Eusteen Byatier Pereba Aheyeny Tin Police San Ersnelsea Durrant Blanche Lamont Lsdea Accra Terre

Congregationalists Hear Frontier Work Reports and Utah Statehood Fears

National Council of Congregational churches delegates hear reports from Oklahoma Utah Idaho and Kansas on frontier ministry and meet to discuss church unity. Speakers warn that Utah statehood could let Mormon leaders control key offices and hinder civilization. A committee on Christian unity is formed to explore interdenominational cooperation.

Kishoom Utel Ualty Dla Simacusy National Council of the Comerogational Churches of United States Richard K Poster Oklahoma D. W. Bartlett Utsh Utah Edward A. Paddock Idaho Little Red School House Thomas Q. Lansdale South Dakota Aode Kansas James G. Dougherty Committee On Christian Unity

Durrant Confusion Over Dates During Cross Examination

Theodore Durrant struggled to recall dates during the cross examination as District Attorney Barnes pressed for admissions about his familiarity with bromo seltzer. Durrant offered vague answers and relied on a card in his pocket, while others testified inconsistently, leading to limited progress before the court adjourned until Tuesday morning.

Fle Theodore Durrant Barnes Shaw Admissiona Darrant Dr. West Po- Pir Coe

The Epicopalians Debate Bishop Elections in Alaska

A chaotic debate among Episcopal leaders in Washington centers on electing two Alaska bishops. Ted and other deputies clash over where next convention will be held while bishops vote to appoint a new bishop for Tokio. Alaska questions spark fiery speeches as Mission board weighs the matter amid large audiences. Gunshopper influx and dense woodlands drive concerns about pests as farms report red-legged locustlike swarms damaging fields.

Alaska Misixparonis Ming Get Ted the Honen House of Bishops Washington Gue Fehh Alnsim

Cherokee Nation Votes to Remove Intruders and Compensate

The Cherokee Council passed an act to remove all intruders from the nation and reimburse for improvements on Union lands. Estimated land value is about 290,000 acres worth $150,000. The issue has sparked a dispute among Cherokee leaders and the people for over twenty-five years.

Cherokee Council Resate Thay Sovty McArestrt Dinnell

Lynchings and a Cleveland mill disaster in fragmentary report

A chaotic clipping reports a lynching in Jackson Missouri where a Black man Will Henderson was seized from a sheriff and hanged amid little alarm. It then notes a Cleveland rolling mill disaster with 42 dead and seven fatally injured as furnaces and a casting house collapse bury workers. It ends with a vague mention of a divorce involving Mr Chandler, husband of Amwelia Rives.

Curvenald Ohio Cleveland

Parkhurst Disappointed by Fusion Tactics in New York

Dr. Parkhurst denounces the fusion efforts and calls for aggressive reform. He criticizes the fusion platform as colorless and warns against concentrating on a single enemy, urging citizens to stay vigilant and decisive in the political fight. He repudiates parts of the fusion platform but vows to wield his “sword” against the opposing forces.

New York Parkhurst Fusion Tawmmany Hall Tina

Disgraceful Condition in Indian Territory Criticized

Ex Senator Dawes of Massachusetts denounces Indian Territory as a self governing area now boxed between new states. He cites around 300000 white residents with little stake in public affairs, children barred from council, and frontier injustice by whites. General Morgan supports the call for federal action.

Dawes Don Willan Indian Territory Mounts Joann Ieeiiit The Indian Association Massachusetts United States Hermtion Morgan Sanatos

Woman Charged With Poisoning Children in Sicily

At Catania Sicily on October 14 Gaetana Stompeli was arrested on suspicion of poisoning three children by lacing their wine with a phosphor compound. The victims died in agony. she confessed saying she sought revenge for the deaths of her own children. A crowd tried to lynch her but was restrained. In London, Lord Sackville’s pamphlet on his diplomatic US experiences drew unqualified regret.

Catania Sicily Gaetana Stompeli Worminy the Chronicle United States Lord Sackwill Washington Aida Consiustor Jase Viler Chesis Daudllanig Chicago Tribune

Cleveland Party Heads to Washington Aboard Benedict Yacht

President Cleveland and Private Secretary Thurber departed last night aboard Commodore EC Benedicts yacht Oneids for Washington. Weather may delay arrival until Monday. Mrs Cleveland and the children will follow from Gray Gabies to the White House party.

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Mire Waller Arrival Help Ahead of Paper Run

The state department plans to meet Mire Waller and her family on arrival in New York tomorrow aboard the European steamer. Tinpatch Rout Roeser will arrange for their transfer to the Washington train mail. Local care is arranged through Arc friends upon arrival.

Mire Waller Washnons State Department Roeser New York Dies Waller Washington Arci

Beals resigns after Chicago University dispute over labor

Prof Bemis former associate professor of political economy at Chicago University cites a Harper letter saying he should seek a better environment and independence elsewhere. The resignation follows Bemis challenging railroad strike law and noisy public utterances, with president urging restraint in club scenes and labor questions.

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Germans Bear On Pardoning Meury Kraemer In Seattle

The Post Intelligence notes German residents in eastern cities urge a pardon for Meury Kraemer, who faces execution November 2 for the murder of Mia Phillipine Mueller. Local German groups show sympathy, denouncing misstatements, while officials condemn lynching and criticize the agitation as unjustified.

Senta Kraemer Germens Seattle Democrat Adeletrick Vial Bay

Train Plunges From Bridge Into River. Three Die

A Grand Trunk railway engine and baggage car fell into the Ohutnabe river near Oct 1 after a bridge gave way. The engineer escaped unharmed while the fireman, and two passengers from Canada, were drowned. The incident halted service as rescuers searched the wreckage and recovered bodies.

Wavenger Prignanexe Tran Grand Gunetion Grand Trunk Railway Ohtunabe Weive Pertods Tuether Orman Maris King & of Toronto Wey

Patients Seek Dr Bye Oil Cure Amid High Demand

Dr. Bye promotes an oil cure for catarrh and other illnesses in Kansas City. Dozens seek treatment, with cancer and malignant conditions among those visiting, while some are turned away awaiting next appointment. A free illustrated book and weekly lectures are offered, with further guidance mailed to patients unable to attend in person. Santa Fe lecture by Prof. Connett featured, with first psychology lesson free at 723 Quincy Street.

Bye Mante Echupun Kansas City Santa Fe Prof Connett

Cotton Up As Short Crop Pushes Prices Higher

The Din weekly trade review notes few new orders and rising cotton prices due to a short crop. Other goods show mixed signals with wool hides and feathers possible declines while production and shipments data reveal steady or shifting activity across industries and regions.

Review of Trade Ta Woolen Dolath Ines Louis Sontaiza Canada

Train Romance and Gunfire Aboard in Chicago

On a moving train a dramatic scene unfolds as Vic and Miss Jarvis confront danger from a masked companion. A sudden gunfire erupts inside the car, ending with a vow to wed and a frantic escape as the train continues its route amid chaos. The episode shifts to public reaction and a separate note on a political contest and a remark about a train schedule.

Watch Sale Prices and Jewelry Listings From Local Store

A fragmented catalog lists various watches and jewelry items with prices and descriptions. Mentions 14K pieces, cases, settings, and mounting details alongside ad hoc notes on sale figures and hand crafted components. Names and places are partially obscured but imply a local retailer promoting timepieces and jewelry for sale.

Fragmented Local Notice of Crime Case Details

A damaged OCR style report describes a local crime case with references to suspects, dates, and locations including Mayfield and WA. The text is garbled but mentions a judicial action, potential charges, and a public safety context with unclear timeline and names.

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