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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1896
Page
5
A Newcastle news item reports a woman protecting herself when pursued by an Italian man. She fired through a doorway, injuring him as he moved toward her in the hall. The incident leaves police to pursue charges while neighbors describe the event and surrounding confusion.
The Philadelphia dog show featured a Russian Wolf Hound named Cavisr of Attraction as a standout entry. Judges praised its stature and promise, with several entries from notable breeders and handlers drawing attention at the event.
In Topeka society news Pauline Bauline Houde marked two years old with a family gathering. Social events include visits from Mrs J. Switzer and others, Mrs Frank Thurman hosting at the Topeka Club, and the Stevenson-Oakley wedding at Vernon with detailed ceremony and attendants.
An ad lists French Wilton rugs, lace curtains, rockers, bedroom suits, beds, shades and price cuts, promising quality and variety. A wedding notice describes a bride in a velvet dress, pearl jewelry, and a breakfast reception, with the couple departing on a 1340 train to Washington via Columbus.
Mr Skinner declines to run for commissioner citing honor but preferring to serve ward interests. He says he cannot consent to use of his name and indicates he is unavailable, prompting search for another candidate to succeed Commissioner Wille Rel Siehote. Local residents await final verdict on his candidacy.
George W. Smalley, American Times correspondent, is suspended from the New York Metropolitan Club for one month amid disputes over his British-leaning views and alleged rule violations. A committee trial followed, with a vocal faction urging stricter action and others preferring leniency.
Relatives of August Johnson of Orion report he worked on the Baottian fan about six Monthe Tour years ago. Johnson was last heard from by his brother Sauader Johnson who lives in Orton. Sauader says August left suddenly for the west after a period of silence and has not been heard from since the 21st missing man case.
A Missouri Pacific west bound freight train struck a middle section of the Gasconade River bridge near St Louis about 9 30 pm and several cars plunged into the river. Fire destroyed several cars and the line may be blocked for days with no lives reported.
Unclear text describes county race with acts and bonds discussed. Representatives of the house enter the race with plans and transcripts of proceedings. The winner will be the attorney quickest to approve locality of bonds. Several representatives expect future action before week’s end.
In Stayfordsville Lith April 34 Atre John Letland of Crawfordsville tied to a horse drawn wagon wheel, a runaway struck and killed the grandson who had been playing in the road moments before. The startled woman rushed to the doorway and saw the lifeless form pass by before help could come.
An explosion at a Wilnington colliery in Durham has claimed the lives of several miners. Reports state around 3 workers are likely to die, with search and recovery underway as authorities confirm casualties.
City plans about 20 miles of new brick sidewalks this summer under a contract with lowest bid by C. Ewer son at 5.0 per 100 square feet. Swanson proposed several brick walk options while inspectors flagged unsafe sections during checks. Council elected Colnelimuin Fulton president and shuffled several ward seats. renewal of hall space was referred to committee.
Attorney General Dawes has not decided the university's response to Prof. C. G. Dunlap of the state university. He spent a year in Europe on full salary, amid debate over whether the university can dismiss or continue paying him elsewhere. Chancellor Show, in the city, discussed the issue with the attorney general who will likely side with Dunlap. The faculty proposed leave with pay if a substitute, Prof. Leary, would cover during absence. Details on Leary's replacement value remain unclear.
Harvey L. Bradley, a cabinetmaker and son of grocer George H. Bradley, wandered from his home last night in underwear and barefoot. He was found near the Santa Fe crossing on Eighth street wearing laborer garb, with his clothing later recovered. Neighbors reported his mental state deteriorating over months. he was escorted home by officers for care.
A garbled North Topeka column mentions B Winnia in Atchison, visits from Chicago, and varied local names. It references trains, weather disruptions, local addresses, dental ads, sewing machine sales, and fortune teller Alice Masary of Egypt, all in a cluttered, incomplete OCR segment with numerous misspellings and stray phrases.
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