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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1896
Page
5
Amid scattered notices and rough notes, a collection of railroad tickets and related items surfaced among Santa Fe railroad workers. The report details ticket office leads, personnel involved, a major overhaul of passenger engines, and incidents including a worker's injury at Topeka. The notes connect Kansas railroads to ongoing maintenance and changes in service routes and fares.
An order changes engine and fireman duties at the Santa Fe round house, moving control of engines from hostlers to enginemen and firemen. Separate notes cover Rock Island earnings for March, showing a decline from February. Reports also mention Chicago engagement cancellations affecting a performer and ticket revenue.
In a French court case a renowned tenor and his wife, the Countess Mailly, seek divorce amid a marriage marked by Catholic vows and papal permission questions. The couple, both Catholics, reportedly welcome reconciliation though divorce is pursued, with tensions centering on public rumor and personal breaches.
A fragmented clipping notes Deve Biggs absent in court and Cora Eftgies filing grievances to Judge Hazen about desertion in 1835. The piece mentions court actions, a potential dere, and references to fare sales and an April 6 gathering at Hamilton Hall.
The district court faces a busy April term beginning Monday with Judge Hansen aiming to finish the docket this term. Trials include criminal cases from Monday through Saturday with several deferrals and venue changes possible as defense and prosecution align on remaining matters.
At the Tivoli Variety stage a sedate quartet of women opened with a religious song in a revue style. The performance shifts from Jewish capital to Calvary to the new Jerusalem with a chorus, ending with a fervent refrain. The piece is billed as a new religious song in theater, amid talk of The Sign of the Cross.
A fragmentary ad line praises a hair product claiming benefits to every woman. The ad mentions a bottle sold through druggists and touts a “heavenly” effect, though legible details are limited and no clear brand or company names are readable.
A reader reports Capt Joe Walters reads Waters letter to the Populist conference, with Waters refusing a nomination for Congress. The document presents Waters's private stance, debate over party support, and implications for the Populist platform, ending with local notices about a public event at Shawnee.
Notice calls all members to attend the next Loveland group meeting on Wednesday night April date not specified to transact important business. Recorder H. D. Hanson signs the notice.
Boston April 4 Misa Panny Davenport performed at the Tremont theatre when Bernhardt fainted mid sentence. She rallied after a brief rest and resumed, Davenport declining to criticize Bernhardt while praising her own performance of Giamonia.
Medicine Lodge April 4 Former Viewhem of Barber county died in a bizarre accident. After a frugal meal he lit a pipe from a pocketful of idone tobacco and two 33 caliber cartridges were laid in the tobacco. An explosion occurred and he fell dead instantly.
Sealed proposals will be received by architect H M Hadley in Topeka Kansas for a building on Eighth and Hanses avenues Topeka at the southeast corner. Plans and specifications available at The Architect's office after April 30 1856. Bid bond of 3200 required with forfeiture if bidder fails to sign contract and furnish bond. Bids opened soon after 14 o clock Saturday April 11 1886. All bids to be enclosed and marked Hid for erection of the State Journal Building. Frank P Maclennan Topeka Kansas authorizes. March 21. rev Mamidton Hall. Sun ar Ws Dr McJean's Life Healing advert follows.
Thousands testify to Munyon modern methods curing disease with homeopathic remedies. Ads pride Druggist guides and select cures, naming Grim details of scalp, rheumatism, bladder issues, kidney cleanings, stomach trouble, headaches, piles and cough cures. Local traders advertise sample bottles and wholesale prices in Philadelphia and Kansas listings.
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