Ben Tlimai Rally Draws Thousands in Wichita Parade
Thousands gather in Wichita as a populist club hosts a rally near the depot and hotel. Ben Tlimai delivers a lengthy speech amid a noisy crowd while security and local officials oversee the event.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1896
Page
2
Fragmented OCR Letter Teases Political Plot and Public Response
A garbled OCR passage hints at political debate, with references to reforms, public support, and the silver man, mentioning U.S. politics, parties, and a possible Senate tie in Washington papers. The piece uses disjointed phrases about ministers, taxes, and public images, suggesting a partisan dialogue.
Senator Tillman and the South Carolina Democrat in Denver
A garbled report describes Senator Tillman in Denver on April 17 and mentions political maneuvering, a potential defection, and reactions from allies and opponents. The piece references Carteret and LS Meebesiin with uncertain details about interviews and possible bolting behavior amid party tensions.
Resolution Postponed In Leavenworth Home Investigation
A garbled 1920s style dispatch notes a postponed investigation into a Leavenworth home case. The fragment mentions correspondents, military activity, and delayed reports, with unclear names and dates but signals a paused inquiry and ongoing coverage.
Monster Building Plans Reported By Bank Of England Similar
A damaged OCR text outlines a grand Pacific 10 building project with references to trustees, committees, and a court proceeding. It mentions timelines, design dimensions, and potential secretary roles, with scattered names and places barely legible. The fragment, though unclear, hints at a formal financial or civic planning matter under review by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Nurtientorn
Galverais
M Mdittank
Deus
Esegialitin
Batik
Fomminye Dover
Bukitinar
Baltimore Republican convention picks a ticket for national delegates
Fragmented OCR shows Maryland party voters at a Baltimore convention selecting delegates to back a ticket aimed at defeating a male candidate and opposing money power. Names like Georert Bare Geog county and T. Cantewh Jenkins appear amid scattered district references.
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Potmer Topeka
Maryland
Pop Politica
Halliimore
Popurst
Meryland
Tare SS. Pueld
Baltisiere
Walter
Bare Geog County
W. S. Fiestidon
Penror
Sistrien
3. Kemp
Alrets Vroemen
Baltimore
T. Cantewh
Jenkins
Chester Runt
Stegge
Dic Maraurh
Allucheny
Asia
Cesar
Tillman Speech Draws 46000 at Wichita Circus Crowd
A massive Wichita gathering heard Senator Tillman of South Carolina deliver a forceful speech to an enthusiastic audience. He urged a new Declaration of Independence, contrasted republicans and democrats, and defended constitutional government while invoking Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titsay Sayn
Whitney
Thiniaiy
Meebesiin
Toy
Wishita
Anil
Tillman
South Carolina
Tilliman
Muiz
Keorens
First Defenders Receive Welcome From President Cleveland
President Cleveland hosted the First Defenders from Pennsylvania in the East Room, honoring 130 veterans who answered the first call for troops in 1861. Suggs Popewese spoke for local citizens as the surviving veterans were introduced, and Cleveland praised their memory and duty to posterity.
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Fon
Washington
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Eisait
Suggs
Popewese
Elitiens
Tia
Five Children Perish in Turners Falls Tenement Fire
Five children smothered to death in a fourstory tenement blaze in Turners Falls Massachusetts. The fire started in the basement where the victims and their parents lived, spreading rapidly to trap others on the upper floors. Firemen recovered bodies as neighbors aided in rescuing two survivors. Names listed include Josephine Commaline and Lena Burns among the deceased.
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Turners Falls
Mass
Joselphine
Annie
Eimer
Lena
Fragmentary Trial Notes On Horse Case And Neighbor Dispute
Fragmentary OCR describes a legal matter involving a horse and alleged threats or coercion. A witness testifies to incidents at a location along a road or path and mentions community reactions, fees, and a neighbors dispute. The text is garbled with many unclear names and details.
Pressure Pins Congress Time to Adjourn
Washington and Senate action signals near adjournment amid intense debate. House proceedings focus on pension bills and rule changes as time runs out for legislative business before the session ends.
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Washington
Andie
Hilts
Eunnén
Militia Prospect in Topeka With Broad List of Desirants
A Topeka company survey lists numerous individuals seeking to form a local militia unit. The article notes an April 1 date and describes an ice jam on the Ridau River backing up waters, submerging lands for miles and affecting Prescott and Centre branches of the Caluardian Poetic yale.
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Ridau Tver
Prescott
Fitz Shocks as Nero the Lion Is Killed on Roof
In Cleveland on April 17 Robertus Shmalliss narrowly escaped electrocution with his pet lion Nero on a roof when a loose chain touched electric light wires. The animal was killed after the chained contact caused sparks and shock. Fitzmimmons and companions witnessed the fatal accident.
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Cleveland
Robertus Shmalliss
Nero
Pussiemons
Rumeey
Erie Street
Fiteimmons
Ernest Hosher
Wade Fitz
Fita
Murderer Captured After Kansas Lived Years Ago
A killer who once lived in Kansas was arrested in Duluth Minnesota after a nationwide search. The suspect, described as dangerous, had eluded authorities for years following the murder of two women. Police traced his movements to a frontier town, aided by a Minneapolis attorney. The case involved a controversial trail, a missing wife, and a dramatic pursuit that ended with the suspect’s capture.
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Kansas
Statile
Duluth
Mlay
Sears
Lake
Senet
Minneapolis
Seetweyerertky
Walla
Hayvont
Harris to Sell Farm and Assets in Linwood Visit
W A Harris plans to sell Bocretars Coburn or the agricultural department this afternoon. He will inspect the Linwood work farm tomorrow and may retire from the business. Congressman Mayris cites personal reasons and recent financial troubles as factors in the decision.
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Coburn
Agricultural Department
Torbin
Linwood
Kensas
Herris
Mayris
Sinews
Harris
Mackinaw Straits Open First Steamer From Chicago Passes
Mackinaw City reports the straits opened with the steamer City of Berks passing through from Chicago to Fairport, marking the first transit since resumption. Charlies Johnson Pardoned Governor Morriss pardoned Chas Johnson for grand larceny in Bourbon County. Johnson had been sentenced to the penitentiary for stealing a bicycle, now declared innocent after his sister confessed and exonerated him.
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Chicago
Mackinaw City
Mick
Straits of
Mackinas
City of Berks
Chitiso
Fairport
Charlies Johnson
Morriss Haw
Chas
Johnaom
Bourbon County
Tris
Johnson
Hale
Ay Siother Bis
Jobson
Suit Instituted for Foreclosure in Cairo Court
Mary F Strall sues Elevine Bo Benes and others for foreclosure on a mortgage of 100 dollars dated April 28 188? The Lombard Investment Company is named. The case concerns artesian water Plowing Artesian Water. Cairo Illinois April 17. Artesian water was reached at a depth of 235 feet after drilling through rock.
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Mary F. Strall
Aletsidt
Angestinen
Elevine Bo Benes
Cairo
Weather prospects and scattered rain across states
Forecasts indicate variable winds 7 to 40 mph with cooler temperatures and possible showers tonight. Cloudy conditions prevail statewide with strong gusts, temps 80 to 20 observed, and heavy rain reported along several lines from Nickerson to Pullipebure and nearby regions.
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Toder
Nickerson
Sterling
Doder Gry
Grest Bend
Rock Island
Omahs
Philltipebure
Chis Center
Iston Trom Pullipebure
Colorado
Mike
New Mexico
Texas
Military Board Sets Topeka Company for Third Regiment
The state military board decided to assign Topeka no company in the Third regiment and denied Greenola and Arkansas City requests. The next meeting is slated for June. Lieutenant A L Smith is promoted to inspector general of the KNOG with continued oversight of company guards.
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State Miliary Board
Topeka
Garden City
Cole
Liutenant AL Synith
Somevie
KNG
Ummediaes
Conpanies
Susrd
Juni
Massed Savages Riots Shake Bulawayo Front Capetown
A chaotic report describes thousands of rebels massing in Bulawayo and fears of a military response. Officials debate control as stretched forces near Capetown prepare to enforce order.
Whitewashing and threats at Bland event sparks outrage
A scrambled OCR fragment references Bland, Jahn Hagerty, and a message praising whitewashing. It describes threats and a demand for work, with references to Washington Street and a “presentation” to Mr Bland. The text is garbled but implies a menacing, racially charged context surrounding an event or notice.
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Poe
Washington
Bland
Erematt
Temperance Rally Draws Thousands to San Antonio Alamo
Eight thousand Epworth League members gathered before the Alamo for the nub annual Texas conference. Resolutions condemned Sunday baseball and traffic, praised Governor Culberson, and urged Prohibition support. Rev Gidree Stuart of Tennessee spoke, and Bishop Key led a jubilee service. A 3,000-strong parade ended with an open air service at the Alamo's front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Nub
Texas Ep
Culberton
Texas
Gidree Stuart
Tennessee
Meade
Hishop Key
Alania
Ty Frane
Bishop Key
Real Estate Transfers Across Columbus and Nearby Areas
Real estate transfer record listing multiple parties including Lewte Hickley of Columbus and Sat Be A Frost Wilminston with a $3 300 exchange across Grand Avenue and Wotton's addition plus tatrect Street Minor Te Owens to Jonathan Thomas for bM several lots in Oakland a Bee d W Morrie addition a mortgage of $475 and other minor transactions including a mortgage of $1105 and a parcel on Karine avenues Paramore's addition.
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Lewte Hickley
Columbus
Frost
Wilminston
Grand Avenue
Wotton
Te. Owens
Jonathan Thomas
Oakland
W. Morrie
Mort Bare
Meee
Jonathan Area
Quincy Street
Karine Aveeues
Paramore
HomeSeekers Excursions to Santa Fe Route Fare
Special travel offer details for home seekers traveling to Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi regions via Santa Fe Route, with April and May dates, pricing, and ticket agent contact for round trips. Beloit train special advertises a 1:10 pm April 7 departure from Topeka, $1.57 fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Okishomé
Teras
Rowley
Clix
Saure Fe Rowes
Topeka
Kan. G
Oeene
Beloit Eucempment
Rock Island
Beloit
Gene Tare
Uekees
Myla
M. Fuller
Tameenser
Fire Destroys Four Story Brick Building in Chicago
A four story brick building at 45 Jackson Street burned on April 1. Firefighters reported extensive damage to the structure housing Florentine and Shy, with frames and the National Merchandise Company affected as part of the blaze.
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Chicago
Jackson Street
Florentine & Shy
Wictare Frames
Birchandise Compa
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Cy Lelind
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Thermigston
Avice Sutton
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Sutton
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Orn
Cy Leland Wert
Huytine
Lechmd
Linlark
Hamad Easton
Parkes
Leitner
Borton
Furton
Mike Furtiin
Allenton
Sinsensiena Seliich Beni
Die Hess
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Fen Fm
Tel
Southwert Karte
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