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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1896

Page

3

Wichita Fake Newswriter Named Dave Leahy Exposed

A Wellington Mail editor A A Richards is named as victim and investigator in unearthing the Wichita fakes. The sprawling text ties names such as Topeka Lake direct and Huthaon to lesee corruption, with claims of a Capital office dispatch and a search for the true author behind the forged stories and impersonations.

Willington Agrii Tetor A Richard Werleten Dave Luntiy Huthaon Rees Uae TyediNs al Paley Ley Laney Wiehuuas Tineke Jura Delon le Belisead Einigenatton

Judge Cole Nomination Reported At Dodge City Convention

Proceedings of a judicial convention in Dodge City profile Judge Cole as the nominee. The event featured reports of support from county officials and party leaders, with remarks on qualifications and the path to retention.

Dodge City Dodee City Kaunas Wits Linh Hee Pearorday Crnarwanied Hep Banca Aden Sadie Mary Sears Qinawert Wy Sitio Gui We Hopkins Ana Hom Ballena Myers Clark Cockers Nurdiivert Blinstey Otter Birie & Cole Eneay Mail Ulie Shewich Elf

Newton Water aviation in April celebration notes

The Newton water system and state chemist were cited in an April observance detailing water quality and a local event. The report mentions water levels, well operations, and a celebration on April 4 noting tax-related school district items and community activities.

Newton Dali Sweety Tomler Hart

Fragmented OCR narrative on Arbor Day events and police action

An improvised community Arbor Day program amid wind included seniors pinning badges and a musical segment. The text then shifts to a Wichita police case involving nonpayment and threats, detailing alleged actions against an individual known as John Witems and subsequent demolition plans.

Wichita John Witems

Terror Monitor Ready For Warlike Duties In War Crisis

A wartime report outlines a new monitor named Terror prepared for potential harbor defense. Commander Merry coordinates armament and readiness, with twelve improvised craft and thirteen personnel described. The vessel is cited as the Terrier class and linked to a 14 foot keel, gambling on swift mobilization if needed.

Dp Merry Ravieyach Eich Turk

Fragments of a Toledo newspaper clash with divorce and business odds

The page shards show Adaress gossip and legal notices with mentions of Divorces, Major Aciniet, and local trade ads. Scraps reference a broken back page with sewing machines, medical remedies, and distressed commercial offers amid a chaotic mix of headlines and ad copy.

Dr Miles Nervine Restores Health

An advertisement depicts a patient’s memory trouble and distraction improved by Dr Miles Nervine. It claims the remedy cured insomnia and nerves weakness, with a money back guarantee and bottle trial offered.

Real Sreest Wien Wruke Conditon Miles Milew Sam Miles Nervine Sal Bret

Now Play Ball Exiting Struggle Among Baseball Powers

A vivid early 20th century sports note previews a tight contest between East and West teams with the Orioles favored and Cleveland Boston and Pittsburgh second choices. It mentions opening season matchups, weather watch on Beaty Eaters and Firates, plus quarterly athletic bowline records and upcoming derbies and purses, all reflecting March into April sports fervor.

Ehliadnithus Boston Balticonne Mrooklaepantes Nawinnal Bitsbure Bowline M. B Premman Cockeil Hat E Broderson Good Hat Mindmarsh Colleke Ware Crane W. T. Noble

Auditor Colt Opposed to Militia Encampment Spending

The article reports Auditor Colt’s opposition to funding militia encampments, citing a proposed budget of 314,000 for state encampments and 4440 yearly for the National Guard. Attorneys general reportedly disagree, and Major Anderson seeks to compel approval of a Topeline encampment, with efforts to mobilize support from Hughes and others.

Auditor Colt Iz Mitlars Board Awyernor Etter Audi Nmrhinat Guard Wal Cole TJ. Anderson Topelen Anerson Tage Gut Hughes Gole

Wheels as baggage case starts in Missouri court

A writ was granted on April 22 forcing the railroad to carry baggage on a passenger train. The action involves the Missouri Pavlity rail and a party named Dickers, with the St. Louis court ruling amid procedural maneuvers. The case appears connected to a broader legal dispute over streamlined baggage handling standards in Missouri.

Cass Missouri St. Loeu Missouet Thrash Judee Hust Oratmond

Killed the Dog Shut Up in the Smallpox House Enclosure

A sanitary officer released a quarantine enclosure, the dog died and was buried, ending fears of disease spread. Mothers advised care for babies as Dr Band's remedy touted for relief and sleep. A cyclone report follows with ship Spree arriving from New York via Bremen, noting no injuries.

Rinaljnlle Len Hand Dr. Band Elf Crugetit

Moral Suasion Over State Official Aids Widow and Children

A widow with eight children sought help after a state horse council worker refused to pay her money owed. An executive council member and a colleague alerted the Superintendent of Grounds, who promised action. The man will pay or lose his job.

Wemnar Executive Council State House Naytor

FIRST SLEEPING CAR CON

John J Mitchell pioneer sleeping car conductor dies in Chicago April 16 at eighty eight. He spent over thirty years with the Pullman Company starting as a porter on the pioneer car the original to the modern luxury sleeper. Mitchell knew leaders from Grant to Sherman and befriended many prominent national figures during his Chicago to Omaha runs across the Illinois and Missouri rivers.

John J. Mitchell Chicugo OhMosge John 3. Mitchell Puls Finn Company He Heran Ids Servite Porter Bilt Ite Yest Wenlti Mitchell Bagan Paulina Mitchell Chicago Omaha St. Lout Alton Sherman Sheriteh

Smallpox Quarantine Set by State Penitentiary Officials

State penitentiary imposes smallpox quarantine on Wyandotte and Shawnee counties after a board order. Secretary Kirkpatrick and Warden Exnehafie oversee the action. Quarantine boundaries include Shawnee and Wyandotte with limited inmate movement until further notice. Medical staff report confirmed cases and heightened surveillance inside the facility and counties.

State Penitentiary Wyandotte Rhawnea State Board of Weslth de “Thomas Kirkpatrick Spd Tituce Exnehafie Hag Jedeniesirs Countiey Wieté Shawne Srilipas Shawnee

Todays Market Report from Associated Press Broadcast

Market and livestock results from Chicago and Kansas City routes with cattle hogs and sheep receipts, prices, and trends. Notable figures include Texas and western market movements, corn and wheat notes, hay, butter, eggs, and assorted farm commodities.

Kanaas City Anes City Apel Texas Kansas

CHICAGO MARKET LETTER Summary of Wheat and Stocks Turmoil

Furnished by Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange the report outlines a dull wheat market with limited strength from short covering amid liberal receipts and lower cables. It notes foreigners offering large supplies, predicts modest gains if a fair market persists, and reports chatter on hog and corn prices, New York clears, and cautious stock activity with speculative sentiment shifting toward reliability.

Chetan California Wae Ong Lane Amrtiinest Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Kansas Avenue Patdridge Nortwestern Russia India Argentine Gould Paris Henry Iin New York Chicago Kansas City Consola Monay Citecgo Lee Wiest Tuell Mall Paul

Market turmoil described with erratic trading and price drops

The report portrays a chaotic market session with erratic orders and widespread selling. Analysts note volatile directions as investors react to uncertain earnings outlooks and looming economic data, while traders watch key indices for a potential rebound.

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