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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1895

Page

2

Minister Accused In Durrant Case Opens Defense

In San Francisco on September 26 the Durrant defense opened with attorney Duprey insinuating the killer may be Pastor John George Cibeau. He attacked circumstantial evidence, questioned motives, and suggested handwriting matches Emanuel church letters. Durrant’s mother then testified Theodore wore a blue suit and returned home at night, while police described chisel marks on the church bell tower.

San Francisco Cal Durrant Duprey John George Cibeau Emanuel Church Blanche Lamont Binoche Lamem Emanuel John George Gress Daorrant Vogel Leak Hinnebe Lamont Theodore Dur- Tint Matilda Durrant Mateo Darerunt Theodore Reynolds Tie Stor

Powerful Factor Greatest Import to Europe

Berlin telegram to the Herald reports the Ereuz Zeiteng naming a Franco Russian alliance as a major political factor. The paper adds war could break out at any moment, with hostilities likely to begin from Paris rather than St Petersburg due to weak leadership in the Russian government.

Europe Herald Berlin Ereuz Zeiteng Paris St Petersburg

Wilton Lackaye Married in Iowa Drama Ties

Whiton Lackaye and Miss Alice Evans wed in Carson Iowa as Lackaye, the leading man of a touring company, joins the cast for a new engagement. The bride also acted in the production and will travel to New York for an engagement with Hoyt’s company after the nuptials.

Wilton Lackaye Carson Klures Iowa Whiton Lackaye Alice Evans Hoon Lackaye William Lackaye Risby Cumbria Muselle San Francisco New York Anid Hoyt

Important importers change in immediate transportation rules

Wastisarox Sept 26 officials of the customs service announce a key tightening in immediate transportation regulations. Goods intended for interior points may now have their destination changed from arrival port to another on rejection at the port. This shift gives shippers leverage for favorable market moves across the country.

Wastisarox Customs Service United States

Disappearance of 15 year old Maud Steidel in St Joseph

Mystery deepens in St Joseph as 15-year-old Maud Steidel vanishes from her home Sunday night. The mother accuses Father Jorsiick Wagner of St Mary's parish of abducting or unduly influencing the girl. City unrest grows with talk of lynching in the North Part.

St Joseph St. Josura Maud Steidel Wother Pather Jorsiick Wagner St. Mary's

Gentry Sets Speed Record at Nutwood Park

Seven thousand spectators watched at Nutwood park as Gentry posted the season’s fastest pace and the fastest third heat ever recorded. The event drew large crowds, and the day featured standout performances across racing events.

Desrere Iowa Nutwood Park Gentry

Choctaw Road Completed Joins 240 Mile Span

Souta Mearnston reports the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railway line from Wester, Jad Ter to El Reno is finished after the last spike was driven yesterday. The 240 mile link connects South Alec ter and Oklahoma City. Double daily passenger service to begin October 15 with a land excursion from Fort Swithh, Ario to Oklahoma City.

Souta Mearnston Ind Ter Choctaw

Gas price cut in Kansas City by Philadelphia Gas Trust

The Philadelphia Gas Trust reduced Kansas City gas prices to fifty cents per 1000 cubic feet in a historic one time cut. This is the largest price drop in U S. gas history and may begin service by December 15 as the company plans gas supply under a new rate.

Fury Hansas Cityv Philadelphia Gas Trust Kansas City America

Beef Trust Investigation Referred to Chicago D A

Attorney General has decided to refer the matter to the United States district attorney at Chicago. He will request immediate action on the letter from Secretary Morton regarding the alleged beef trust. The evidence submitted warrants prompt investigation and action.

Beef Trust Armen United States District Attorney Chicago Morton Narmen

Irish convention calls for Irish American standing army

Delegates at the Irish convention in Cmeaco advocate a united Irish American standing army to fight for Ireland. Chair John F Finerty and speakers urge bold action against England, aligning with Russia France and the United States, with calls to organize military companies and readiness to strike when opportunity arises.

Cmeaco Association Ireland John F. Finerty Finerty Ampriva England Boston Harbor Britain France Rusia Scotland Yard Tellon Sam America Russia India Binerty Ving Uhns Agan Polis Alliance Committee On Pall Mall Gazette Delgates William Lyman New York National Committee of Ways and Means O'Donovan Rossa O'Neill Ryan St. Louis O'Leary Montna Langdon Warhere Pennsylvania Rossa

Mandamus Sought to Force Prize Fight Licenses in Texas

Writ of mandamus filed to compel Comptroller Finlay to issue a prize fight license in Austin. Petition served on the tax collector. Supreme Court session set for the 61st Monday next month at Tyler.

Austin Texas Siste Finlay Justice Denman Supreme Court Tyler Taz Williamson

Detroit Social Leader Accused in Fraud Case

The Evening News reports the alleged disappearance of real estate operator Edward E. Harvey Heaty and the collapse of Mabley Harvey & Co. It charges Harvey exploited social and fraternal ties to draw friends into speculative schemes, defrauding many for over 160000 dollars.

Detroit Mich The Evening News Edward EB. Harvey Heaty Mabley, Harvey & Co Harvey

Baseball Scores And Political Notes From Sept 26

National League results show St Louis defeating Cin 8 to 3 in one game and 5 to 4 in another while Baltimore beat Philadelphia 7 to 1 and a Washington New York game is listed with incomplete score data. Republican Ninth district chaos continues with a three candidate race for judge and a 188 ballot deadlock at 15 votes each. In Ganpen City Kansas Judge A J Abbott defies a constitutional challenge to district consolidation set for Oct 15.

St Louis St. Loula Cincinemati T Beltinore Baltimore Philadelphia Washington New York Washigston Threamsox Eas Ninth Judicial District F. GL. Martin M. P. Simpson McPherson A. L. Greene Newton Martin Ganpen Kan A. J. Abbott Abbott

The Salina Reunion at Santa Kar September

The second day of the G A R reunion drew large crowds in Santa Kar with speeches by Senator Peffer Congressman Galderhead Bernard Kelly and others. Peffer predicted a service pension bill would pass before his term ends. J R Burton spoke at the Sons of Veterans meeting. Morrill and Ingalls expected Friday as state and regimental reunions continued. In Wormta Kansas liquor cases were dismissed after five trials under the prohibitory law with remaining cases postponed to January.

Salina Santa, Kar Senator Peffer Galderhead Bernard Kelly Peiffer Congress J. RR. Burton Sons of Veterans Morrill and Ingalls

Condensed Dispatches From A Troubled Era

A mix of brief items notes unsettled finance tax and politics. Banks hold an estimated sixty percent of greenbacks and gold demand paper. Mrs Mary E Horrcke of Kansas City daughter of Thomas Corrigan granted a divorce. Consular civil service order covers twenty nine offices with salaries around four thousand five hundred annually. Secretary Curtiss and treasury officials disagree on Minister Ransom’s pay. A Chicago minister urged U S citizens to back Cuban causes even risking war with Spain. Post Office issues allow letter carriers to wear straw hats now cooled. Mexican minister complains of a filibuster to seize Lower California property. Attorney General Harmon to report on judicial business in Oklahoma and Indian Territory at cost. Texas Cuban sympathizers seek signatures urging recognition of insurgent cause. Peddled “best salve” for cats and skin conditions claims refunds if not effective. advertised by J S Jones 501 Bancas Ave. Product promos and local trade notes intermingle with scattered misspellings and garbled addresses.

Mary E Horrkce Kansas City Thomas Corrigan Consular Civil Service Curtisl Treasury Ransom Chicago United States Spain

The Man I Marry Declares A Vow In Verse

A fragmentary verse recounts a woman declaring to friends her ideal spouse as she speaks of marriage and devotion. The lines hint at a youthful, handsome royal figure and a lifelong commitment, with the speaker envisioning a steadfast union as years pass. The incomplete text suggests a larger lyrical piece or dialogue about love and fidelity.

Aixten Mont Anc

Society Scandal Shakes Newport Aristo World

In a lively overheard exchange two women in Chicago discuss a Newport social scandal. A prominent man is said to have married for money, now entangled in a real swagger net and wedlock politics. The chatter questions social rank and the couple’s future.

Newport Chicago

New Understanding Demands Higher Chef Salary

A wealthy householder queries William about his role and wages. The aspiring cook, now chef, insists on at least 3000 a year, noting cooks earn less. The dialogue hints at family discipline and future clashes over pay as tensions rise.

William Esid

Didn't Know the Language Poem in Farm Life

A playful fragment from a newspaper page shows a farmer and mule dialogue highlighting language barriers and rustic farm humor. The text juxtaposes a plowman’s cry with a German mule’s stubbornness and adds a domestic quip about leftovers and a cookbook hint.

Atlanta Constitution

Teacher quiz sparks playful mood debate in class

In a grammar lesson a teacher asks about the mood of the verb in the sentence I love you. A larger girl answering claims the mood is sentimental, reflecting a seaside summer influence noted by observers in the Pittebarg Chronicle Telegraph.

Pittebarg Chronicle-Telegraph

Bills on the warehouse floor discuss whiskey limits

The Indianapolis Journal notes a terse exchange about whiskey use. Gates says he only drinks when pulling a tooth and his wife bans it otherwise. Barnes asks if he has had any recent extractions, and Gates replies no.

Gates Barnes Indieuspolis Journal

Se Exen Bin Deadbroke and Parisian Language Jokes

A fragmented collection includes a vented remark about borrowing money and a quip on Americans in Paris. It also references a bustling pace by Dr Green and a stray line about Mrs Noerris, with stray lines from The American Tourist and Philadelphia Record.

Exen bin Deadbroke New York Paris Philadelphia Mapid

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