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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1896

Page

6

Eastern Racing Season Opens at Washington Handicap

Eastern racing headlines the season with Washington Handicap opening events. Fort and rival runners expected to feature amid entries from Savant, Durats, Ethos, Heatinee, and Navarre. Myrtis Park plans opening meets, with Crevesend and Morris Park set to close by month end.

Washington Blomwon Savant Durtats Elthoth den of Navarre Myrtis Park Gravverad Cynetelan Agredict Bright Beach Caney Tseed Crevesend End Murris Park

Woman Charged In Child Custody Case At Miss Court

A court session yesterday heard Mary Cowan accused of neglect and mistreatment regarding a child witness. The proceedings described Cowan as a small woman with a social circle, while details about the alleged acts and the outcome remain partially described in the fragmentary report.

Mary Coan Richard Eiberly Jira CoWan Little Woman Hui Prentiss

Industrial training at reform school faces backlash

Borator Wk Sterne warns against creating a new state department for industrial training at the reform school. He argues the boys already gain valuable schooling and that the project would cost up to 15000 dollars, with uncertain benefits and risk of harming the institution’s purpose.

Stee Haform Borator Wk Sterne At Iegislature UY Goos Tara Kohool Tneir Dulidie Woes Clothiege Archer Mtitches

Olympic Athletic Club Dissolves Amid Opposition to Pugilism

The Olympic Athletic Club, longtime promoter of boxing events in the nation, votes to liquidate and disband in New Orleans on April 4. Once a 290-member, premier venue, it faltered after prize nights and a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling on slave contests, leading to its closure.

Orledns New Orleans Olympic ‘Athletic Club Uie Fead Pugilers Olympic Wie Louisian Supreme Court

Misco Agrees to Use Union Labor for Auditorium Work

An agreement averts a strike over the St Louis Republican Nations Convention auditorium contract. McClure will relet roofing to firms employing only union men after Trades Council pressure. City reports two diphtheria cases have been fumigated and resolved, leaving no current cases known to sanitary department.

Misco St Loui Gontractor McClure Grim Komme Qrm Dass Trier Street Mr. Shaw

Jury unable to reach verdict in Hillmon case

The jury in the Hillmon trial could not agree after lengthy deliberations. The defense and prosecution debated testimonies from insurance representatives and witnesses, with jurors voting toward two sides before the mistrial was declared.

Min Hillmon Bixth Sirs Hiiney Tour Wedlock Westerday Aira Hilinwit Bnet Tham Stovrie Counkes Ehep- Bru A. Bimainns J. K Matin Senta Fee Sith Cusnty Aurich Wien Koen Lnsgrane Korufautes Mee Sait Mra John We Nak Bandie I M. Phillipe I. Wes West Siren Ohip Ty Lee Smith Leavenworth

Roentgen Ray in Court at Wichita Damages Suit

A Santa Fe related damages case follows the first U.S. court discussion of roentgen ray evidence. Professor Blakes and a state university tester present arguments on wrist fracture evidence as to whether radiography provides the best proof for the injury. The court examines scientific credibility and potential impact on the case.

Santa Fe Wichita Wboriielae Roentgen Luecien Blakes

Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

In society news from Topeka the column records gatherings hosted by Mrs. Frank Swintinett and Miss Celeste Nellis, and lists numerous residents attending dances, whist clubs, and informal entertainments. Names include Mr. Will Adams, Mrs. Mary Horton, Albert Hiram, Miss Celeste Nellis, Miss Dora Harman, Miss Harriet Meson, and many neighbors.

Frank Svntinett Mias Celeste Nellis Crinete Nollis Mtr Genttlemen Weatin Ninete Mitinie Pronk Filorence Linle Maxie Whetey Gortia Whaley Anmin Neliis Neal Howat Messra Morgan Meiph Molenting Henest Luther Neils Thad Poene Weary Guyent Euest Buster Dees Ingobon Howe Dirk Quliott Lutin Irre Mary “Horton Albert Hiram Rapide Sten Strawn Albert Chey Wiaf Vantess Ed Sin Ghow Imatia HL Lindy Yonver Peka Perce Lyon Leavenworth Gestonitus G. AL Einball Dailsville Kunga City Anes Letea Larpet Kan Mtecy Beteytswort Kendieratne Krabert Sulia George Fart Leek Tay Norbeirne Mia Bilt Storehouse Neils Aps Dora Harman SPH Harriet Meson Celeste Hynes Weels Bmics Gertowle Tracy Ip Brisaniot Emirch of the Assumption Homer Low Ratie Daxtus Kester Hulle Ermine Moore San Francisco Mire Mt. Prouty Topeka Avenue Seth Wiatt Charley Britton Maud Ramsey Winfel Arkansas City Kansas City Nest Steer Mim Edwin Lange Eta En Regie Mra Barter Smith Ferry Priltite Thomuva Lucey Titoeday Wiscoct Dalby Keddie Slaw Gooke Stes Norma Smith E. B. Ferré Misa Tossle Froivan City Burnell Betoell Cilifarnie J Prey Ani Barty Merle Hing Tyne Gorin Street Bia Miless Pessiir Alee Nelle Marval Jewerd Parker Ralph Clauser Me Marche Towkes Itta Jene Dido ‘See Todd Snowden

Local Easter services fill Crosby area church page

Readable notices show multiple churches in Crosby Lirothen and Topeka area announcing Easter services. Ministers and venues listed include First African Baptist First Presbyterian and Holiness associations with morning and evening sermons and special musical programs.

Aged freethinker Moses Earhon Free returns from prison

The article details Moses Earhon Free’s release from confinement and arrival at home on Bad Fourts Street. A public event at Kansas Avenue follows with C. Clemens and Gvermyer set to speak, plus a speech by Str Earinon. Friends plan reception as Free expresses independent views despite past penalties.

Bad Fourts Street Kansas Avenue Hull C. Clemens Tim Lucifer Kehmetor Fiarmen Ta Payer Lilien G. Welker New York

Sunday Church Services Around the City

The newspaper lists multiple churches with details of service times and pastors. Universalist services at San Burén Avenue and the Lah hell Elehth Modnte Petrie Runses location, with Rev. Mallory preaching at Third and Lake streets at 7:30 pm. English lanterns and reception hosted by Rev. Embers, with Pastor Kav. A. Ee. Wage ner in attendance.

Tomorrom Setniont Hes DB Bosie Ang-Hin First Christians Church First African Baptist Church First Street Obson Aim Bup- Linee Evireas Avenue P. F. Abbnchester Pustir Bawter Prench— Ing Bhath Suniucr Ila Pire Rev. L Blakesley Spanind Antiste Cominion Lylia Chase Kansas City Friend's Church Topestia Wyenne Wenig Swern Iphlorrys Corse First Presbyterian Church Harvlem Street SB. Aldsizon D. di Ham Morne Menihery Holiness Association Spain Tyche Wesleyan Shorey Seiettiet West Elmhet Tipeka Gaston Lael Dunkard Oakland Isider Peentie Raplist Laurent Harrison Streets Lincels Lomsienov Rimday School Sanmi Feopl Bampton Chit Subjeey James White Thom Kingas Iy Pitie Ann Weirtrgath San Buren Sipeer Grnetiteer Dguster Torourpass Aniversalist Lah Hell Elehth Modnte Petrie Runses Jackaen Oyinfrow Wanrobie Skamu Ester Mallory Third Lake Etreete Kav. A. Ee. Wagener

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