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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1896

Page

5

Topeka Agency Lists Kansas Properties for Sale and Rent

The Accounting Trust Company of Topeka Kansas advertises a catalog of choice farms and residences across Kansas and nearby areas. Properties offered at prices well below intrinsic value with easy terms and low deferred payments. Non residents urged to visit and close deals promptly. Houses in Topeka available with monthly payments.

Choice Farms God Residences Kansas Stains Taiks Aescrm

Interview with Samuels on Work Nature and Success

A long, fragmented passage reports Prof. Samuels discussing the nature of his work and factors behind success. The text weaves in mentions of interviews, sundry names, places, and stray phrases, presenting a chaotic glimpse of dialogue and editorial commentary without clear coherence.

Prof. Samuels

Opened the Grasd and Emma Abbott Opera Company

Cheries H Pratt and Tavary Company hosted Emma Abbott at the Grand Opera idoune on a Tuesday night in 1582 with plans to take the troupe to Mexico for a longer engagement at the National theater. Pratt notes expenses of 370 per day and mentions scheduling through weeks and late August.

Cheries H. Pratt Tavary Company Emma Abbott Cherise FH Pratt Masie Taxary Grand Opera Company Picoh Tiplus Teaee Abbot Prett Mexico National Theater Prittanys

Trivial Postal Card Case Delays Court Proceedings

The court ruled on a case involving a postal card scheme described as wasting court time. The arguments centered on the legitimacy of the statements about Harman and the defendants, with testimony questioning the rhythm basis of the claims and the actors who produced the cards. The proceedings touched on arrests for peegery and the legal basis for asserting truthfulness of the statements.

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Oskaloosa Leads In Early Native Vote Confusion

Fragmentary text shows Oskaloosa named first in a contested local election. References to Elits Honea Renee arena and a Nathexy commission imply a procedural mix up. Expected results mention officials, a mayor, city offices, and a police judge, with confusion about a woman’s turnout and timing of seats.

Elits Honea Renee Arena Rove Nathexy Commission Amys Soma Tims Elite Mr Town Cmiznionss Stlellet Aed Celeaioge Doten Clewet

British Columbia Marriage Prospect Sparks Population Talk

A dated article discusses a proposal to recruit unmarried women from Canada and beyond to British Columbia for marriage and population balance. It notes regional statistics for the Northwest Territories and Canada and calls for establishing a system to receive and distribute women to match local needs.

Campbell Seeks Ninth District Senate Seat in Cherokee Crawford Area

Phil Campbell, a candidate and prominent Republican supporter in Cherokee and Crawford counties, runs for the Ninth District Senate seat. The report notes Campbell’s past offices, ties to leading Republicans, and upcoming party activities amid a historic campaign climate.

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Among Railroad Men Changes in Santa Fe Employes

Santa Fe management plans to close Wichita as part of economy moves while considering city closings at Pueblo Colorado Springs Topeka St Joseph Leavenworth Lawrence and Atchison The favored relocation would affect top offices and local staff with dates and regional implications detailed in internal notes.

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Examination Rule Sparks Brotherhood Debate

A contested rule within the Santa Fe road Freemasons era prompts discussion on eligibility for advancement. Members debate whether a new test standard should be adopted, with national lodge 205 and others sending delegates to a September meeting in Des Moines to push for a consistent examination framework.

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Santa Fe Coal Interests Pick Higginson to Lead Topeka Effort

Charles M L Higginson named assistant to President Ainley of Santa Fe to manage coal properties and oversee investigations. C J Devlin and Dr Guibor Lesve accompany him. office set in Chicago as he pledges full effort to align road and mine interests with corporate goals amid limited local knowledge of personnel.

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Mechanical and Operating Notes From Santa Fe Train Yard

Fireman Joseph Uish of the Santa Fe unable to work due to illness. Engineer Benjamin Welch reassigned. crews shift as trains 22 and 34 operate. Conductor Fiery and others receive new engine and route assignments. Engines 10, 59 moved to Ft Madison and Wichita., crews reassigned to freight service and international divisions. Topeka likely to lose Chicago Division crew.

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Nigkereson Notes Personal Item From Santa Fe Shops

Notes from our special correspondent report staff changes at the Santa Fe division. Couls Strohl becomes a new dollermaker helper in the shops at that point. Boilermaker helper Thos Foster has resumed work after two weeks of illness. Machinist Wiliam Storre has re- joined duties following unspecified details.

Couls Strohl Foster Wiliam Storre

Local Rail and Police Reports From Jerson and Nickerson

Multiple dispatches describe rail yard work and personnel changes near Nickerson and Newton. Engineers William Petts and S. P. Jackson substitute on Hutchinson and Great Bend branches while Engine 413 moves to Cottonwood for surface work. A fatality is noted in Jerson as a worker dies after an incident. Nickerson shops report a turnout and overhauls. a wedding in Newton links Mr Delano and Miss Sturtle Simme with Delano a Santern conductor.

Hilt Jerson Mich Waller BE McPherson Nickerson Wiliam Petts Hutchingon S. P. Jackson Niskerson George Desivure Great Bend Jas Faraon Mondir Santern Fear Nepien

Management Cleans House At M K & T Railways

The M K and T railway announces sweeping management changes and dismissal of numerous workers at headquarters in St Louis Paris and Texas effective May 1. Department heads are reorganized to weed out “bust heads” and long‑serving staff. Other notes report Salt Lake changes and a new automatic railroad turntable introduced locally. Dr. Conger dies in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin after long service as penitentiary physician.

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SONS OF THE REVOLUTION MEET IN STATE HISTORICAL ROOMS

Members of the Sons of the Revolution gathered yesterday afternoon in the State Historical Society rooms. The event honored late William J. Scott of Boston with remarks on his role in the society’s formation. Luther Nel was elected secretary, with George Theale as president and A Waan tuti as secretary. The meeting discussed ongoing society business and featured reminiscences of Revolutionary descendants.

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Three Richmonds Afield For State Senator Seat

Three candidates enter a district race in Reno county with aspirants from Hutchinson and neighboring areas. A. L. Sponster, former Hutchinson News editor, runs without strings or hidden motives to serve longtime supporters, while Reno candidates include Mayor Vincent of Hutchinson and Rep. Pistech Letcherarth. Bremner’s offers ad copy and a note on local groceries and a daily dessert specialty.

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Fringe Cost Heavily Itemized Expenditures Reported

An itemized statement lists government outlays for oene and strike related services. It names individuals paid for labor and support roles, detailing amounts such as 06,000 40 and various sums to workers in Topeka and other locations. The report covers payments for groceries, clothing, and miscellaneous expenses connected to wartime administration and maintenance.

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Prize Waltzes Banned At Local Derby Event

Fragmented report describes a controversial prize waltzes contest linked to a girls’ group at St Mary Haevath Catholic church. The piece alleges disapproval over prize incentives and chores like sewing and dishwashing, citing parish concerns and requests for better conduct and participation.

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Erroneous Rock Island Excursion Dates Mentioned

Fragmentary OCR text details an excursion in Rock Island Wisconsin with scattered names and locations including Chin Dewi Texas Indiana Territory and Burt. Medication and remedy terms appear with unclear references to persons such as Hank Iviagd Agene and Stannersfield. Overall the fragment reads as an incoherent notice or ad with no clear event outcome.

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No-Tobacco Aid Brings Change in a Man’s Life

A personal account extols No-Tobacco as a remedy that cured tobacco dependence. Testimonial describes severe nicotine habit, wife’s encouragement, and patient’s restoration of health and strength after using No-To-Bae tablets from Sterling Reinelt Company. Includes promotional note about free samples and physician endorsement.

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Charters Granted for Mining and Colonization Company

The T Perry Mining and Smelting Company of Glendale and Galena is incorporated to mine ores and operate crushing, buy, sell, and transport. Capital stock listed at 10,000 with incorporators Thomas T. Perry, Raymon Atkins, Wm MaDovlis, Arthur Z. Uf, and others. Headquarters in Mexico City with a 10 year charter. Panama and La Mancha named as locations.

T. Perry Mining and Smelt- Ine Company Gland and Galena Mies Deen Incorporated Tt. Perry Hk Raymone Atkins MaDovls Iret Arthur Z Bae Aine-Moxtedn Ryssra Qistan Lend Intene Repute

Bristows Alternate Delegates and Western Counties

Bristow seeks new delegates from six western counties. He claims the state convention has been far from fair and urges reordering elections. Current slate lists Keefe, Neat, Gievey, Keithney, and Wallace with Troutman seen as influential in delegate support.

Runvention Firistow Ehac Twa Usterates Brenise Emil Tor Morrill Troutman Bristow

Chief Arthur Talks At Labor Gathering In Leate Opera House

An estimated 3 000 attendees heard Chief Arthur of the National Brotherhoods speak at Leate opera house. The speech praised labor organizing and featured references to trade and industry leaders. A special drive raised funds from attendees, with notable support from New Jersey delegates.

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A Bright Outlook for Wheat Crop Hopes Mentioned

Secretary Cobarn of the agricultural department reports optimism after a letter from an official in the United States land ministry. The Western PAPE HE region watches crop prospects as early signals point toward a strong wheat yield with expectations of forty bushels per acre. The report notes slow arrivals of dyes and a technique to color natural brown or black.

Cobarn Aaricuttreval Pnitat

Out in the West Billy Edwards Visit to His Home Constituency

Fragmented clip highlights Billy Edwards visiting Dodge City and nearby locales. Mentions officials, travel plans, and a few local business notes interspersed with oddly garbled product ads and promotional lines.

Billy Edwards We. Howarda Ptate Dodge Cire Tolay Dodice City Eyspurdte Satur- Hey WA Thompson Noy Richey Dodge City

Munyon’s Remedies advertised cures and tonics

Munyon’s Remedies markets homeopathic tonics and cures for headaches piles nervous disorders and general weakness. The Philadelphia firm claims rapid relief within minutes and offers free medical advice at 105 Arch Street Philadelphia with low prices and credence claimed.

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Pastor Rosie Criticized in Cincinnati's Sermon Fallout

In Cincinnati tensions rose as ministers protested Pastor Rosie Betsoll’s reception and questioned the music program at Walnut Church. Community leaders and churchgoers debated decorum, sermon focus, and potential reforms amid a storm of criticism from multiple congregations.

Excursion offer from Missouri Pacific Railway

HomeSeekers' Excursion advertised from all stations in Bansa to all stations in Amateas Indiana Territories, Texas, with added promos and a round trip price plus 32 cents. Dates listed include April 1 and April 5, May 1. For more details contact the nearest Missouri Pacific agent.

Missour Pacific Railway Bansa Amateas Indiana Territors Texas Fanila Hnipps Kaira

Homesrerern Excursions Road Trip Tickets Sold

Tickets for a road trip excursion to multiple states including Ohio Indiana and Kansas were sold with a 21 day limit from issue. The ad notes passengers from various towns and includes subscription details for the STATE JOURNALS.

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