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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1896

Page

6

Girl at Fort Riley Post Office Faces Trial

Miss Crowther, a former Fort Riley postmistress, stood trial in a U S district court charged with embezzling about 149 dollars from the Fort Riley post office during her tenure in February 265. The 30 year old Junction City native, described as attractive and well dressed, faced questions about the missing funds, with testimony detailing money orders, the safe combination, and book-keeping practices. The proceedings continued as prosecutors questioned witnesses and defense sought to challenge the completeness of the information.

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Topeka Boys in Blue Seeks Sixty Names for Soumany Fight

A garbled report from Topeka describes efforts to organize a guard unit with sixty young men named for a Soumany in Topeka. It mentions AD Hubbard, Tim Stower, Gerald Bughes, and a Pelitien Hesil firm involved in forming new companies as the board prepares for a meeting this afternoon.

Topeka Guerd Hubbard Hughey Ir State Gerald Bughes A Pelitien Hesil Orenniedt Viet Toamieht

Manifold Message From The Denver Democrats

The document cites a message to Denver Democrats about a free silver victory with predictions for Kiver and frame. It mentions Allen Wy and a party assembly in Color Wo, noting unity among Westies and determinations of victory while reflecting on personal sentiment and loyalty within the party.

Denver Allen Westies United

North Topeka Notice Of Local Advertisements And Visits

Unclear local notices describe residents visiting and returning, including Miss Pathe and Mrs A O Stora bauigh, with mentions of North Kansas Avenue market items, a dental ad, a boy's return, and kinship notes involving residents in Topeka areas such as Pleasant Nisit Mettawa and Princeton. Names and places appear in a jumbled OCR form, preserving mainly location references and familial mentions.

Benty A.J. Rane & Co Harris Streets Ste Manche Stepard

Fragmentary court notes and travel mentions from old paper

Readable lines reference a trial and medical cure claims by Dr Bond’s Callie Cure and StrafiMt Hill Dr Hund’s Rentecies for Children, noted druggist price. It also mentions a Constantinepte April event and Hung Chane’s move toward Russia via the Mediterranean.

Burcke Bond Callie Hund Hurg Chang Constantinepte

Topeka Society Notes Mark Thornay Johnson Wedding

Topeka society chronicles the marriage last evening of Miss Mabel Johnson and Mr Frank J Thornay at the Johnson home. Guests praised the elegant decorations and attire while flowers and music highlighted the ceremony. The bridal party and families received congratulations as the newlyweds departed for Galveston and a later home arrival anticipated in May.

Topeka Apulety Mabel Johnson Prank J. Thornay Seayvenworth Judes Bi Jomsin Hetutlf Amal Paras Beier Patty Smilie Espanamer Watson Lohengrin At & Probock Mies Madae Falinsgh Belie Be Melee Thomas Fort Ledgenworth Armem Marie Antgtette Cuckiy Chiffen Wales Paris Johheon Rumen Cluser Portien Werte Bait Topkins Socty Gorakh Enlapi Fokasom Geneviews Thomas Fisery Ashby Dres den Fibbon J F Jarrell As Weirs Rovers Duriumler Eterstraree Brouchsl Kansan Als Thomas Bernard Thomas Galveston South

Evening gossip from Topeka and nearby towns stir readers

Fragmented column notes social chatter in Topeka and nearby towns about weddings, fashions, and literary slang. It mocks rushed courtship, wedding day fuss, and the quirky language of local writers while mentioning Captain June Seaton and Nelligs Wweddins amid playful anecdotes.

Toncin Morebook June Seaton Nelligs Wweddins Tal Leavenworth Thomas- Jolmeon Airtruess & LeavenWirthman Iris John- Phorm Topeke Topeka Mike Washburn College Saya Letides Bose America

SNAP SHOUTS AT HOME NEWS AND CITY NOTES

A garbled local page mentions Arbor Day celebrations in Topeka and a new Supreme Court room location above the governor. It notes street work in progress, bond talks among financiers, a boy arrested for jumping on a moving streetcar, and a judge’s office wedding. The snippet ends with an incomplete line about Baby Bliss.

Exening Promenadine Kalimsadeno United States Enderson Salvation Army Bae Mrs. Atherton State Transfer Henry Booth State House Arbor Topeka Ew Supreme Court South Wing Ramsey Will Brown Maud Crowther Postminsters M.A. DeWitt W. A. Hartis & Co. Chiotzo W. Penhule Cleveland Jamison McNary Tillotson Nevels District Court Sherif A. T. Lucas Kansas City Kan John Boyles Bimd@y Dori Herbert M. Kasson Snohemo Mie Elles Nora ‘Hutchins Dover Baby Bliss

Court and civic notes from Junction City and Kansas events

Fragments recount a city marshal disciplining a wheelman, custody petition filed by Mrs Skinner, a court elevator position for Harry Seford, a postponed preliminary examination for Enderson the diamond thief, and camera mishap at a police trial. Also mentions Governor Morrill’s private secretary, temperance campaign requests, local altercation with an old man, and notes on newsroom work hours and distribution in Topeka.

Junction Clits BR. Benderson Blomond Fred Stone Bristow Morrill Dtrata Ance Onion Francs Miur-chy Kansas Frank Thompson Copeland Fisher Foster Womehed T. F. Duran A. W. Dies Academy of Longuage Lawrence Dorin Pegbie Brookefant Topeka Becaune Bdo

Public Works Board Hears Atchison Light and Water Plan

The State Board of Public Works convenes in session to decide separating electric light and water facilities for the Orphans Home at Atchison. Discussions consider Atchison plants similar to Betattn industrial school. Architect Holand reports roof damage at the industrial school from recent winds. board to address this and related issues.

State Board of Public Works John Ston Ateitzon Sal Miller Tray Mike Heory Topeka Atchison Betattndustrial Schdol Holand Betoit

Hypnotism Case Returns Man to Prison Scene

The Sumner county murder case of Anderson Gray resurfaces as J Beckman Hore seeks a 5 pardon. Trial details reveal hypnotism influenced verdicts in the Gray Patten murder near Conway Springs. McDonald’s exoneration and Beekman’s controversial role sparked public interest and Supreme Court review amid sensational testimony and legal debates.

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