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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1896
Page
6
A garbled and noisy OCR fragment reports on war time events, public notices, and political commentary. It references General b. W P. Foetee, military charters, local officials, and a mix of names, places, and actions. The piece mentions probate, teachers, and county figures, with disjointed references to battles, rallies, and community concerns.
Thieves Breskin and Get $15 From the Money Drawer in a brazen daytime theft at Star Grocery. The case mentions a damaged lock and a back of the store escape route. investigators note the money tray was the only item emptied while cigars may be missing. Local merchants discuss security improvements at a June meeting of the Assorted Cyreting club.
Ice costs are set to increase by about 225 dollars per month for ten pots, with a third more for enthusiasts of the service. Dated statements from industry figures note a shift in pricing as refrigerators may receive fittings for 660 to 660? per unit, while last year prices were lower and the trend suggests no relief soon. The city dealer and officials expect continued price adjustments as utility costs rise, impacting households relying on ice delivery.
A sensational tale unfolds around Howden and partner McDorstd as the court hears testimonies about a weapon, theft, and a jail incident. Witnesses describe violent acts, a carousel of suspects, and high tension as jurors weigh the evidence and faces in the case.
Prominent aeronauts report a bird named Carrier Pighon completed a cross country route from Denver to Milwaukee in sixteen days despite damaged notes. The event, marked by local interest, followed by a misread dispatch that the owner restored with newspaper curation.
An odor investigation led to discovery of a whisky still near Omaha on Abril 15. The case involves Willem Wertermeser and a disturbance at a local hall. WR Blair accepts appeal for a state union firm. a former district court judge’s term expired in January.
Fragmented note from Portland Ore referencing the Young Mans Institute and related orders. Mentions senior order Americas, APOA, and Ohio Junior order matters. Enclosed papers include a letter from Mr A V Hice and a request tied to organizational membership and oversight. The text is garbled but indicates internal debates and correspondence about affiliation and objects.
Readable fragments mention Dulin and Heron, a river, and towns or people like Wray and Lave. The text is garbled with scattered names and actions and lacks a clear incident, date, or outcome to summarize.
Troops continue to move toward the front in Egypt as reports describe new troop deployments and artillery activity near strategic positions. The scene references a Khedive and commands, with emphasis on advancing forces and field movements amid continuing conflict dynamics.
Portland April 1 expert C T Waittan says Massachusetts actions on lobster laws threaten the industry. He cites past bans and weathered state rules, warning Maine and other producers that shifts may ruin the lobster trade and prompt a rapid response in market practices.
Disruptions in carrier service due to recent unrest in Topeka and Wichita prompted federal orders to suspend routes through April. Officials report improved mail delivery and forecast continued measures to boost efficiency, including expanded hours and faster transport.
Rush to rush a harbor bill in Congress to block amendments failed amid disputes. The effort, led by unnamed senators and with House figures prepared to act, was rejected by procedural opposition, stalling the measure and triggering political maneuvering.
Henry W. dagohs, a skilled machinist seen with John Seaton in Maryland, seeks a berth in the navy. Recommended by Seaton and Congressman Broderick, he aims to secure a midshipman position through efforts in Washington.
In Wisconsin’s Dian River area the famed Black Hawk the old chief and direct descendant of the legendary leader of the Winnebago tribe is near death at about a century old. The narrative notes his long rule over the tribe and hints at his storied past dating back to 1832.
Two men racing horses caused a collision on West Sixth Street injuring Marion Sheldon, formerly of Kansas Avenue hardware, with a bystander named Gaulen knocked down. The rider fled, but charges will follow under city ordinance. Sheldon remained conscious but severely scraped, with a scalp wound and possible broken ribs. hospital care was provided as witnesses described a dark evening incident near the corner.
A messy OCR fragment references a nurse undertaker and a physician. It mentions a padlock near Seventh and Harrison streets and a public meeting of an association committee in New York. The text also alludes to a golf association, obituaries, and various names in a garbled report.
A garbled account describes a large crowd in Philadelphia with naval imagery and floral pageantry. References to roses, sailors, dates, and a Golden Wren venue hint at a festive, if scrambled, celebration with many named places and groups.
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