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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1896

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Entertainments

In society pages Mrs A A Hurd hosts her sister Mrs Della Mikelarnd at Ok thor Chey and Miss France Prishman attends St Marys events. The Stedman Club hosts a gathering with notices of visitors from Atchison and Lawrence. many names appear among attendees, with engagements and travels mentioned.

A. A. Hurd Mra Della Mikelarnd Widaneiter Mast Frathleon Thor Chey Faker Solomon Ives

Ice Threat Looms in Atlantic as Arctic Bends Warily Toward New York

Fragmented OCR notes describe chaotic Atlantic conditions near New York in April, with ships and crews facing ice hazards and uncertain weather. The account mentions several vessels, dates, and places, including references to maneuvering through ice fields and potential rescue efforts as crews brace for ongoing cold conditions.

A Generous People celebrate San Jo anniversary

A special from El Paso notes a celebration marking the anniversary of the battle of San Juan in the region. The report highlights enduring friendship and reconciliation among neighbors, praising unity and brotherly cooperation across borders.

Denver el Faso Pevale el Paso San Jo Mexico Bela

Denver contract fiasco sparks public notice in April

Fragmented local notice recounts a failed contractor project in Denver with garbled OCR text. It mentions rates, orders, and a February emissions recall tied to a mishandled construction order. The readable portions reference a contractor, dates, and a public notice urging action or response.

Denver Worms Garrisco Deeriyer Say & Pickerkit Martiex

Fragmented Local Wheat Crop Tale and Town Notes

Readable fragments describe a disturbed wheat crop in Typek and local happenings. Mentions figures and places in a tangled scene with names like Lisette Isher and Topeka. Some phrases imply weather, markets, and daily town life with unlikely coherence.

Homeseekers' Excursion offered on multiple spring dates

An 1806 notice lists an excursion program titled Homeseekers' Excursion with dates April 7 and May 6 and a second entry on an adjacent page referencing travel to distant locations. The fragmentary text mentions an agent and city names, indicating travel planning and guiding arrangements.

Toman Aine Arte Inittan Cerrar Peerevatsowe AM Pollen Pasa Age

NOTICE TO PASTORS FOR SATURDAYS PAPER

Notice to pastors requests earlier chirography and sermons for publication in Saturdays issue. Important attendees and leaders from Toweiok and nearby areas prepare notes and addresses. framing of service and offerings to ensure coverage.

Toweiok Riuurtay Orden Allie Bourse

Floods Reach Canada and Oil Towns Amid Incoherent Report

A garbled dispatch from AP describes floods in Canada and mentions an oil firm with offices, alongside scattered names and events. The text is unreadable in places, rendering specifics about places, dates, and people unclear.

Strike Orders for Building Trades Rally Amid Gompers Visit

A general strike of building trades is ordered to begin on May 1 by Provident Gompers. President Gompers visits Butte as part of a labor movement causing the Central body to back the action. The strikes aim to spur wider labor solidarity and deter nonunion hiring.

Bufino Provident Gompers Bidhnio Mas Gompers Butte

Lucky Barnato Triumphs in Suburban Handicap Run

London April 2 Lucky Barnato’s chestnut horse Worriesor won the Hs anti suburban handicap today. Armandict Wassve and spidiebron finished third. Sixteen horses started with Montauk among the favorites. The event highlighted Barnato’s consistent success and featured notable contenders in a brisk pace.

London Jinmiey Barnate Herve Woriescior Lied Suvenellis Armandict Wassve Spidiebron Fenard Crokers Montauk Prince

Tillman addresses business men in St Louis on change

Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina spoke to a business audience in St Louis on April 22. He urged caution toward political reform and praised cities for potential growth, noting railroads could keep rates down and boost commerce while highways and industry expand. He warned against disruptive political trends and emphasized prosperity and public improvements.

Takia St Lonia St. Louis Ben BR. Tilman South Carolina Businese Hieh C EL Spencer Exchente CH. Syevker Filtiyag Precigent Platunis Turdanes Atoll

Outlaw Friends Plot Train Kidnapping for Taylor

Reported alleged plot by associates of W. Taylor to ambush a train and abduct the condemned man from Murterer to Berneas Clifs causing planned execution. Warnings and whispers swirl about involved names and potential accomplices as officials tighten security.

Unees Chrys Murterer Tayrowan Anit Orepateh Mulan Bmo Veil Follinven Taylor Munerer Mewics Berneas Clifs

Young Woman Sings Fame From Phonograph to Opera Pursuits

Article profiles BESSEE OLLIVIER a young performer who gains national renown by perfecting phonograph recordings while also pursuing opera and stage work. It details her stage roles at Grand Opera House Chicago and with Boston companies, plus past dramatic and operatic credits and public reception.

Weman Jeazis Olivier Berauss Whlyne Moll Hut Mies Olivier Yell Krogren Az

Star Grocery Ad Listing Raw Goods and Prices

A dense OCR style advertisement lists wholesale and retail groceries. Items include fresh country bees, beans, coffee, canned fruits, dried coffees, oils, teas, biscuits, preserves, canned berries, peaches, pears, grapes, lemons, apples, strawberries, quinces, and various canned and dried goods with assorted prices and pack sizes. The long scan resembles a general grocery catalog from a historical newspaper.

Anderson Cali Corobrit California Mautard Hercat Warret Cox

Rockefeller Partyin West Described by Local Residents

A fragmented account recounts a Rockefeller party traveling west through Kansas City and Cleveland. It mentions Miss A. St. Houke feller and Miss Lb. Stofield, their fathers, and social circles around Mr Rockefeller and Mr Scofield. The piece notes a ranch near Hite diversion of GR acres and a scene with horses and locals on West Tenth Street.

Kansas City Andi Frank Treekefelles Ohio Standard Ct W Seefeld Sool A. St. Houkefeller Lb. Stofield Clévelassi Rockefeller Scofield Down County Kan Rockefeliers Ranch Millives Tenth Street Suir Strew Mick Rockefuiler Uitte Captain Anson Hmery Hint, Thayer & Cin Sam Sraith Miss Rockefeller Cleveland

Ground map of U S Washington report on Cuba policy

April 22 report describes Senator Carrier’s remarks and committee discussions on adding Cuba to the union. It notes possible entry of other countries and references Mr Cannon’s statements about securing space for allies.

Washington Cor Ieroinil Cannon Cuba

Smallpox outbreak report from Ges Cherry Street area

In Foness City on April 22 John Cobb a colored laborer with city employment has developed smallpox at his home on Ges Cherry Street. He had been ill several days. disease believed suspected but not certain. He was quarantined at home with his wife as the only exposed person. How the disease contracted remains unknown.

Foness City John Cobb Ges Cherry Street Bert Fim Cobb

HIGWINS ON HES BOND INK TIES KANSAS MAN IN PHLIPPINE SERVICE

H L Preston of Kansas City, who fell in the Phillippines, returned to Kansas City and will prosecute a bond of 2500 for appearance at the next term of court. The bond bears the name Preston.

St Toseph H. L. Preston Kansas Karman Preston Bund Exeter Epee Preston Bears

Sindiry Sun Office Forerun and State Secretary Mentioned

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Sindiry Sun office forerun and a state secretary named Cee CUNRIGETS Ene bond. Mentions of Kun- Derr and Miggies appear as garbled place names and names. No clear events or dates emerge from the text.

Thoke Per Willium - Tamebee Kun- Derr Sindiry Kiliess

Boston's Old Capitol Protest Shrinks Legislation Passed

A chaotic Boston scene unfolds as lawmakers consider curbing a major reform. Speakers urge restraint while opposing factions demand changes, citing waste and overreach. The gathering ends with a call for reevaluation and swift action amid heated debate.

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