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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1895

Page

8

Cuba and Walker discuss pro Cuba sympathy drive

In a dispatch from Cuba and the United States, Col I N Walker in chief of GA defends the movement to extend Cuba sympathy in America. The letter from a Chicago contact urged a nationwide committee to issue a call to meet and express Cuban support. The response noted the sentiment is seen as feasible and the group is ready for action.

Amnnceit Dspraxarit Cuba Eail I. N. Walker Cabaia Pevnn Lave Olfrad Thaie Mutmore Spain Comitier Chitage

Pioneer Dead: E Mutton and Ezekiel Button Passes Away

E Mutton, early settler, dies at his Monroe and Thirteenth streets home. Roy A ill Button, 80, born in New York, moved through Ilber and Indiana, linked to Soldier Township. He witnessed Reams troubles, traveled to the Pacific coast, aided Santa Topeka city governance, and served in the First Baptist Church. He leaves a widow and four brothers. funeral at his late home tomorrow Wednesday.

E. Mutton Roy Button Monroe Thirteenth Streets New York Figo Llbor Indiana Soldier Township Pacific Coast Supreme Court Santa Topeka Charis Buttes California Zebulon Button Soldier Townatip Seth Wisconsin

Unprecedented North Winds Blast Imlay Area

Weather office reports October storms from a powerful cold wave sweeping across Michigan. Dust storms reach eight years high, with widespread damage to celery crops and property. Strong winds and sand hinder travel across the Upper Peninsula from Sault Ste Marie to Detroit.

Imlay Mich Weather Office Murotay Detroit St Gren Daven Wear Shore Mt Alpone

Murder in Texas: Woman Found Dead After Struggle

Local farmer Sire Laoerd Bull reports a brutal murder of a visiting woman near Musk. The assailant cut her throat and dismembered the body after a long struggle near a road. Authorities dispatched a special train toward Kiel and a large posse joins the search.

Tex Trust Tex WCW Bell Wien Alier Husk Kiel Eapitemene

Prisoner at Ellis Island Wants Marriage by Telegraph

Mrs Catherine Jasper, a 22 year old German mother of three, is a prisoner on Ellis Island. Albert Corr of Chicago claims he should marry her by telegraph or religious rite and asks immigration officials to grant permission as authorities decide today.

Dnsense New York Thecraph Catherine Jasper Ellis Island Albert Corri Chicago Wikbugh Wotman Cored Chienga Saunt Mr. Corr Porghean George

Trial of Ben Jordan Highlights Evening Court Proceedings

In a police court scene Ben Jordan faced trial this morning. Testimony described his appearance and behavior during a whisky drinking episode as officers observed him in citizen clothes, with remarks by Judge Ferre and Mr. Perry on fines and possible release after community work.

Ferre Mr. Perry

Lawrence DES Arrested for Car Burglary and Stolen Cigars

Three Lawrence men were arrested after breaking into a car and taking items including cigars. At the station they claimed names Charles McCurdy, Frank Mur chines, and Dan Engle. one suspect said the cigars were bought from a Lawrence tobacco store. The men were released at noon.

Lawrence Rock Island Ghirlee McCurdy Frank Murchines Dan Engle McCurdy

Bowser Wallpaper War Turns Sour in Cornered Bedlam

Mrs Bowser confronts Mr Bowser over buying dark ball wallpaper for the bedroom without her help. He ropes in a quick fix by hanging it himself. A chaotic tumble from the stepladder leads to paste splatter and injuries, prompting plans for divorce as Mrs Bowser forgives him after he hides in bed.

Bowser Mr Baweer Mra Bowser Lesinha Maha Miley Evans Lyn Ernel Boweer Chen Ginsor Mr. Bowser Abe Jonk Iim Rewser M. Quad Detroit Wree Press

Fragmented Narrative Satire and Midnight Echoes

An experimental text fragment blends surreal dialogue and vignette imagery set across a dimly lit room. Characters discuss time, travel, and quiet urban life as mundane acts collide with dreamlike perception and disjointed memory in a late scene.

The Essential Thing In a Strained Exchange

Fragmentary OCR yields a dialogue snippet between Mr Spooner and a speaker. The text hints at previous engagement and a lighthearted exchange about duties and a waiter offering a glass of beer. The readable fragment is garbled and lacks clear context or complete details.

LAW STORIES The Green Justiee and the Troubled Wife

A ragged courtroom tale recounts lawyers, judges, and a troubled marriage. A veteran attorney recalls wild rural trials, a drunk defendant, and sharp cross examinations that end with unexpected lessons. A widow conflicts over divorce and financial support in a tense courthouse vignette.

Justiee Ivan Marhine Dennis Keony

SOLD DISEASED HORSES HAUNT HAWSTONP TOWN

Hawstonp reports Moersche's packing house employees arrested by Sheriff Huses and four deputies after a tense confrontation. The men, named FPeraiased Grimm Willian uu and Manthew Melon, faced charges of killing diseased horses and misusing meat. They were held on bonds, with warrants out for owner Warrants.

Hawstonp Moersche Huses Grimm Willian Uu Manthew Melon Uisnoving Muerseske Conceco Tadidnapotia U.S Hie Banea Ares Lake County

Neighborhood Trial Exposes Bitter Street Feud

Police Judge Perry remarks on the tense neighborhood dispute as Mrs. Colemst faces charges of upsetting residents on Lawrence Street. The trial reveals heated allegations and a highly charged atmosphere with three witnesses. The judge notes maintaining order is essential.

Mes Catesiah Perry Mra ML Cowman Lawrence Street N.dtenry

Storage Battery Trust and the Widener Yerkes Combine

A damaged OCR passage describes a storage battery patent trust centered on the Widener Elking-Yerkes combination. It notes headquarters in Philadelphia, with Gibbecal and Gainey as leaders and a controlling stake in patents and foreign inventions, marking a pivotal industrial alliance in the era.

Widener Elking-Yerkes United States

Electric chair executions at Clinton Prison

A garbled report describes two inmates being executed in the Clinton Prison electrocution room. It mentions names and a murder connected to Philip Richmer, with details of the room attire and departure, alongside unrelated notes about resignations and a cider ad from the newspaper.

Lee Clinton Lew Yard Marsan Jons X.Y George Ho Muith Philip Richmer Altany Charles N. Davis Geyear Tid Megele Shanon

Lincoln and Matrimony Letters Reveal Lincoln Hesitancy to Marry

Extract from Mrs Mary Todd's era reveals intimate Civil War era letters between Abraham Lincoln and Joshua Fry Spreil detailing fears about Lincoln's marriage. The letters discuss Mary Todd, Lincoln's joy upon engagement, and the timing of his 1842 marriage after questions about his feelings.

Qincoin Joswoa Fry Spreil Joln Gilmer Speed Lincoln Lailies’ Home Journal Mary Todd Antappy Jarkson Mary Ann Speed Mr. Kinchin Mr. Speed Mr. Lincoln

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