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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1896
Page
3
A lengthy account details a remarkable recovery from a five year battle with spasms. The narrative chronicles medical trials, patient experiences, and evolving treatment attempts showing a dramatic improvement and eventual cure.
In Kansas City opening day plans for the Western League feature the Indians facing the Blues as two star teams. Minnespolis Millers prepare to start the season in Kansas City with games Wednesday Thursday and Saturday against the Kansas City entry. Forecasts praise strong pitching from Healy and Duryea while noting other key players and the struggling detailed balance of power among teams.
A garbled National League report covers New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh St Louis Chicago Louisville and Boston games. Highlights include a late homer by H Rogers and strong pitching at Grew Center, with Philadelphia defeating Boston and Cleveland edging St Louis as crowds attend events across major league venues.
The T A A W boy 419 planned a trip to Oakland park and a meet with the Weary Wobblers from Lawrense at the 10720 train. They gathered at the T A A W club rooms, escorted by local residents, and later initiated a group at Auburndale with R. Cy Mantis leading the gang. A fishing trip to Silver Lake is planned for next Saturday by the Hotesuiur club.
The Marreville News reports a Topeka juror says court failures and intense contempt hindered a verdict. He recalls attempts to compel continued deliberations amid grimy, stifling conditions and a lack of sleep as jurors wrestled with whether to deliver a verdict.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a gunman enters a church during a Unitarian service. Parishioners respond with fear and confusion, attempting to restrain him while the service is disrupted. A bystander recounts the moments before the alter confrontation and the brief struggle that ended the incident. Authorities investigate the motive and timeline.
A sparsely legible report shows Colorado Populists and Democrats negotiating a possible coalition with the Silver party. Thomas Patterson and General Weaver lead discussions on party unity and possible ballot strategy amid shifting allegiances.
Full Blood Osage Indians from the territory arrived Thursday night to take treatment in Kansas City. City officials and guards report the group seeks control and drinking is mentioned, with several named individuals and places including Electric Co and Quincy streets.
Kansas City April 20 labor scene as the Trades Assembly of Kansas City expels W. G. Bird from membership and adopts resolutions condemning Governor Morrill for alleged conflicts with convict-driven labor policy. The action targets Bird for seeking office and claims the assembly controls the labor field in Kansas via a broad coalition. The document outlines accusations, calls for discipline, and protests against state printing and pricing tied to labor interests.
In Gendnn April 181-Lady Jetine assists Mise Marie Curelli as preparations for a distinguished costume ball proceed. The event aims to honor the hundredth anniversary of a late death with a displayed statue, and will be staged in the gallery of painters. Also notes Heber Jones of Hutchinson died of heart disease at Med at Biescom. Germin Troops in Zanzibar and a hair product claim are briefly mentioned.
New York reports Richard Mansfield again remains without a manager as Daniel Frohman and Sir Bastewell arrange for his next season. A contract was accepted and wired, with Mansfield traveling to London for Frohman. Also, Gold shipments: $390,000 to Europe announced by Het erbach Ickelheiner & Co.
April 5 market report shows wheat opening weak with gains and losses as weather and demand shift. Corn oats and rye mixed with early losses. receipts and shipments vary amid weak cattle and hogs values. New York and Chicago briefs note slight declines in wheat futures and mixed activity in equities and commissions.
Burnished by Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange, market notes show wheat end lower with bearish tone. Corn, oats and pork dull to active with slight price movement. July pork noted for potential buying.
The Baldimere committee calls for expert examination of the Baltic and Ohio debts and unsettled accounts showing an unauthorised rise in notes by more than 12 million dollars and misbooked securities missing from uncompleted reports.
Topeka Capital management released figures for December 1893 showing various issues and postage totals. The record lists specific dates, issue counts, and a note on the Capital’s large postage account, indicating substantial outside distribution.
The Wichita Daily Eagle, with a large Oklahoma circulation, prints the Topeka State Journal. State Journal’s daily local circulation runs far larger than the Capital’s local circulation on Sunday.
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