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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1896

Page

5

Snapshot of Abilene politics and county notices

Fragmentary Abilene area notes describe local governance, court actions, and budget items. References include county treasurer Atherton, District Court, and upcoming sessions with figures like Judge Waren Bob and Superintendent Dave Naylor. The text mentions weather forecasts, a burial, and scattered voter and logistics details, reflecting a busy county page date with multiple public notices and civic updates.

Dingragra Eidaren Kengary Court Fund Dave Naylor John Coyne Tiem Keren Newnnie Waiir Atherton

Kane's Trial Reveals Detective Work for City Pay

In a justice hearing, Scotty Kane faced charges tied to a fund of 473 dollars claimed by Punk Foster. The case, linked to police board president Foster and detective activity on Grinkne plates near Arion Street, exposed questions of payments and hiring for covert surveillance. Witnesses described Kane’s role and the city’s alleged reimbursement, with testimonies detailing how earnings were shared and contracts approved.

Scotty’ Kane Punk Foster Grover Gburt Winour Hann Foster Fot Sisiting Grink Arion Kittass Avenue Second Etredt Hare Sine Mr. Stone Fedele Cale Mets Mtr Gary Ted Fie Mont Keen Marri Ty Kane Belsit

Three of a Kind Curtis Brothers Visit Colorado Springs

Curtis Brothers and W Flint of Colorado Springs travel toward town while visiting with J Constant of the Aimbal Fluno company. Weddings mentioned include ADEE Se Willard FP and Titian B Calendar of Gabudwe. The brothers select a piano from Mauracen PPerie of the Kure Plane company as a wedding gift for friends. The account reads as a social column with several names and details about travels and gifts.

Curtis Brothers W. Flint Range Real Estate Treattre Imine Colorado Springs Ano Doin Tee Sindna de J. Constant Curt Brouiere Sue Das Adee Willard Marriet Titian J. P Lutte Hadlow Gren Guirado Colorado Uel Ae Fine Eijerthel Mauracen Kure Curtin Brothere

Railroad Men Expected to Attend Kansas Convention

General railroad news notes 500 employes and officials from across the country expected in Ghjemyo on June 9 for the ninth annual convention. Mayor Swift invited to extend welcome. Transfers on Santa Fe reported. agents moved between Duton and other points.

General Railroad News of Kansas Swift Natanah Association of Leonie Sirvnitent

Western Fare Rates Set by Association Across Counties

The Western Passenger Association announces reduced fare schedules effective from multiple points in Kansas and Oklahoma Territory. The new rates, one and one third, apply to travelers from Butler Greenwout Hik and Chautau- Qum counties, with events listed in Lawrence and Newton and conventions in Burka. The notice covers signings, schedules, and service changes.

Rey Wutherizey Kansas Oklshoma Grank Dkalehew Tempiay Kursas Lawrance Mary Wand Eastern Star Sesgiaiges Basses City Kan Newton

Shifts and Transfers Among Santa Fe Mechanical Staff

Names of Santa Fe employees in Topeka and Wichita yards, including foremen Thomas H. Stewart and George Gallifey, plus others from the mechanical department. Reports note temporary layoff for Hugo in charge of switch engine duties and illness among staff, with transfers involving Joseph Bier and others.

Ara Joseph Bier Topeka Thomas H. Stewart Santa Fe Yaris Kansas City George Gallifey Santa Fe Kamel Kremas Hugo Santa Be Leaveworth Yards Suveri Ulness Feuer McClelland

Freight rates stir Cimarron wheat market, 1 per bushel

Letter from A. J. Evans of Cimarron April 24 details freight rate disparities between St Louis and Missouri River destinations, consolidation of steel and wire firms, and price shifts affecting wheat buyers. He argues higher consumer costs since consolidation, notes prices per bushel and regional delivery differences, and urges transparency in rate setting.

Stites Grimarran Qimaniidatad Steel and Wire Co Bart’ Wire Co Aed Wligver United States Corder Frei Fusi St. Loplai Cimdron Lawrence Cimrran Cumbron St. Lows Hawronre Missouri River Joel Migsotri Peice Tai Nails Miasouri River Fes Byd Nail Evans Cimarron Kang

Woes of Law Officers and Trial of Ex Sheriff Burdge

A June 17, 1895 incident reports William Methtouh’s arrest and trial after accused theft. Ex Sheriff Burdge faces a suit for arrest, with damages sought at 35,000 dollars. The case centers on alleged wrongful detentions and connections to jailors.

Burdge Aldoc William Methtouh Wees Hin Couutry Wolfram Fess Jes Dan Joes Fiesnes Jallanres

Munyon’s Patent Remedies Advertised for Many Ailments

An ornate 19th century advertisement touts Munyon cures for rheumatism dyspepsia kidney troubles blood diseases and nervous complaints. It lists prices and addresses in vague terms and claims cures for indigestion piles asthma catarrh and other conditions with drugstore availability and physician endorsements.

Munyon

James Brooks Case In Police Court After Altercation

James Brooks visiting Parkdale had an argument with Laura Wibbons. Mrs Agoe Cox witnessed the incident as Brooks’s companion. The dispute escalated when the woman fell ill and Mrs Cox reportedly confronted Brooks. The case will be heard in police court.

James Brooks Parkdale Liay Wibbons Cox Brooka Brooks

Fragmented headline about a case in police court

A damaged OCR reads as a local court item involving a boy named Willie and a stove shop scene. The text is garbled with misread words and unclear details about persons, places, or concrete actions.

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