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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1896

Page

3

Jewelry Heist Reported in Leavenworth House

Leavenworth police investigate a burglary where at least four women were seen near a freshly painted porch. Jewelry valued over $1,000 vanished from the residence as officers review footprints and surveillance. Details cite a possible break in Thursday evening, with property including silverware and a watch taken.

Lesviaworth Aiea Ruth Che Lidy Difany & Co Ratbury Saat Phe Jemelry Aaa Kensuke Wwela

Insurance Haste? Wichita Waterworks and Fire Department Favor a Per Cent

Fragmented OCR text shows a local dispute over insurance rates for Wichita Waterworks and the Fire Department. It references approval processes, insurers, and city actions related to the coverage and supervision of property and public works.

Wichita Waterworks and Fire Department Fara Ates Wesy Tor Harrison Clarkeon Nix Cingion Aseerionig

Buckstone comedy by Home Talent produces strong response

A production of Buckstone's comedy by Home Talent Lastrance on April 2 drew praise for its talent and overall execution. The cast included Miss Gioreie, Abbie Wittex, Nelle Morris and others, with strong crowd reaction and standout performances.

Buckstone Lastrance Gioreie Suiren Abbie Wittex Balin Hain Nelle Morris Cher Suet Alimars Suulti Ewart Lasuhivra Younie Poniye

Embazeleer Arrest Report Confuses Police Notions

Fragmented OCR text suggests an arrest involving an embezzler. Names and places are garbled, with mentions of a shot, a time around 7 50, and various individuals linked to a charge. Hard to extract a clear event, parties or jurisdiction.

They Knew Her Well Mire James Colbertaon Mourned in Abiece

A garbled oblique obituary fragment recalls Mire James Colbertaon and Mrs Junea Cutternein, connected to Chiraga City and Jumeubwy. The passage mentions multiple readers and places, with distorted phrases about mourning, kinship, and local figures amid unclear context.

James Colbertaon Abiece Ablinne Junea Chiraga Dili Cormack

Parson’s April warrant case stirs court action

Dr C TckhoTl faced charges of practicing medicine without a license as a warrant was issued April. the case appeared in court with Dr SMekinh Tok cited. Meanwhile heavy rains caused record floods in Athens streets, rising rivers, and widespread water across both east and west sides of town for hours.

Athens Ausiece Ceric Miley Peer Ross

Robbery and Arrests Highlight Leavenworth News

Reported crimes include thieves entering a Leavenworth home through a window and a rash of robberies tied to depots in Enid Fort Scott and nearby towns. Arrests include a list of suspects connected to the Leavenworth break in and the MKT line incidents, with authorities securing requisition powers from Missouri’s governor. Also noted is the death of Mrs. W. Carswell, long-time Western Crow Telegraph manager.

Kansas Parone Avilh Cueiedy Nevada Carswell Wetheris Orlawire Teelock Monnumption Carewell Western Crow Telegraph Company

Endorsed by Pingree in Warne County Republican rally

The Warne County Republican convention backs Pingree for governor with a pledge to support the state convention’s choice. Attendees heard a resolution urging General Puscett Alger to northern leadership while Dr Eugene B Weels and Carolina Ho Alden spoke. Evening meeting invites all to continue campaign and related events. Local ads promote remedies, groceries, and goods with notices of sales and prices.

McKinley Petre Warne County Minyor Pingtes

National League teams travel as Cincinnati defeats Cleveland

Cincinnati tops Cleveland 4 to 1 in an early season NL clash. Highlights include sparse hits until late, with Cincinnati’s Haines and Vaughn backing a steady start. Cleveland’s Young and O’Connor change the field. Attendance noted amid a scattered set of box details from multiple games.

Hopkins Leads in Garn Den City Gubernatorial Primary Fight

Representative Hopkins wins in Garn Den City town test and leads as candidate for StU. Rival candidates from Wistert and nearby counties crowd the field as 19 counties in the district contest, with Hopkins facing Strnihins of Dichter Sperker Chartey Lomiel and Watson as notable foes. The vote was seen as a test for early support ahead of the April 21 deadline and party declarations.

Bod Hopkine Garden City Hopkins Stu Brent Price Winnines Ingalls Burton

Ugly Barnyard Fowl Furore Sparks Political Gaffe

In Lacon Illinois on April 26 Chris Travers a poultry farmer hoping for backing from President Gere Mats received a rumor laden box from the executive hessners that contained a small tame rooster prompting local curiosity about the Democratic ticker and party ties amid satirical backlash.

Grover Lacon Chris Travers Diauriee Hesners Chris’ Iester Pe Phautthcal Pla Uae

Unclear 19th Century Omaha Report on Shipyard and Pets

Fragmented Omaha column reports on a maritime topic and a King Charles spaniel sale with values and ownership details. Names include Elton Rosewater, William D. Howland, A. F. Gilman, and Johnny Convers. The text mixes shipyard design notes, costs, and a dog sale valuation, with garbled OCR rendering and stray phrases.

Wheat and market notes from Chicago and Kansas City

Wheat prices opened firmer at 6 7 4 2 0, with mixed futures and mixed reports from Minneapolis and Tacoma. The market showed cautious gains and declines as traders weighed weather, supply, and demand, with cattle and hogs inventories varying across Chicago and Kansas City.

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Wheat and market reports from Topeka Grain exchange

Kansas market notes show steady prices for wheat corn and oats with imports exports demand. Reports from Topeka indicate millers buyers and rising export inquiries along with weather impacts delaying sowing and possible spring wheat planting.

Kaunsasity Kansas City Ned White P White Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Banas Seedsa Sthineapilis Ruperir Dalat Mitwreuke Liu Chicago Liverpool Seaboard Woodell Jely Witout Wits Westor Duit

Chicago and New York markets reflect mixed agricultural and commodity activity

The dispatch reports wheat, corn, oats, and hog prices with activity in Chicago and New York trading rooms. Wheat futures show varied bids with July positions and planting delays noted. Investors monitor sugar, textiles, and shipping figures amid tentative demand and expectations of higher prices despite market softness.

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