27 Apr 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1896
Page
1
A devastating tornado swept through Cloud and Clay counties causing nine deaths and many injuries. Rescue crews found survivors after long delays as homes and farms were leveled, and belongings scattered. Dozens were unaccounted with several families displaced.
A fractured report details relief aid after a disaster in Tepadtat and nearby Clas county. Mayor Fellows wires $100 for sufferers while local leaders and volunteers mobilize to deliver clothing and medical supplies. Unclear passages reference involved towns, dates, and responders amid a chaotic account.
Fragmented text describes a historical concert program titled The State Journal March, praising a writer nicknamed Kopel Buiwe Teur na March and listing performers and instruments. It notes a beginning concert date and references individuals such as Theresa Keim and Wanters, with scattered mentions of orchestral sections and prewar melodies.
A dispatch reports General Maceo shifting his forces with Bermudes and Salage crossing the froca front. The Puban Wager holds at Ve 3% cntty Sarre as attention sharpens over captial crimes and rising cavalry pressure.
P G Novi serves as president of the Bods while work continues among members. The report notes leadership role and ongoing duties within the group.
A local report outlines appointments to the advisory board as political talent fills executive committees. It notes James A. Troutman’s resignation after overworking and previews campaigns, naming President FL 6S, Vice President 2 MOPHL Vine, Secretary Arthur Capper, and Assistant Secretary Robert Stone along with numerous committee members.
The governor answered press questions about his stance on a controversial race strategy. He hinted at backing a specific team arrangement and rejected resistance from rival figures, after returning from a trip and meeting with officials.
Washington notes Treasury officials estimate the year’s receipts from customs and internal revenue to total around 1.0 billion dollars while expenditures loom near 815.9 million. The outlook, reflecting wartime austerity, suggests receipts will offset much of the debt but the deficit remains sizable at year’s end.
Cincinnati beat Chicago 2 to 1 as Thornton opened for Chicago and was later relieved by Griffith. Attendance figures given for Apr 27 game. Reds and Cubs tight contest with chaotic pitching turnarounds.
Kansas City hosts St Paul in a doubleheader before 4,343 at Exposition Park as the Evie team loses the second game in a midweek tilt. Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis all feature in scattered results with weather and darkness affecting play.
A Carroll County man reports seeing Geo Taylor, the escaped prisoner, in the northern part of the county. The sighting follows the first jury findings in the Taylor case, with locals recalling recent events and fearing further trouble amid the ongoing search.
District Judge ruled against Hitt in a highly watched divorce case involving Alinda H. Hitt and husband Oliver O. Witt. The judge said neither party sought a divorce and dissolved the case. The custody dispute over their son dominated proceedings as both sides argued. the decision left the matter unresolved.
An interview with ex-Senator Ed Theale reports strong Western resistance to New York politics, arguing the GOP platform would not satisfy Western voters. He warns against rapid, incoherent reform and cites economic and monetary tensions. The piece critiques Republican leadership, calls for unity, and notes Western distrust of eastern doctrinaire politics.
Justice Brewer denies application for writ of error in Taylor murder case. Special correspondence from Washington reports the denial as the state court maintains the death sentence for the accused.
Washington April 2 Curtis received strong applause from the Kansas delegation as he railing against pension opponents Battltt and Wheeler. The vigorous reference drew cheers while addressing pension lit in reir to them.
Professor L L Dyche will lecture at the high school on Wednesday evening April 29 presenting the Arctic Regions with two hundred pictures. General admission twenty five cents. Students 10 cents.
The Topeka Odd Fellows observed their seventy-seventh anniversary with a Saturday afternoon parade attended by over 400 Bepeka tnbes members in ritual robes. Lodges in line included Trpeka No. 4 and Eugene tadeo No. 74, with Rebelen lodges following. Costumes depicted biblical and historic figures, prompting officials to confirm no law prohibits such attire, and signaling plans to continue similar pageantry in future events.
Amelia Byyerie eloped with her wife Olio Buwserie in Lexinetun, Mo. April 27. They were captured near Tapeke, Ran., where the case is pending. Geaverie spoke at 1 pm Saturday, saying she would father the child as he was.
Four masked men raided a coal mine near Perwidh, northwest of Trinidad, taking 84 000 in cash. John Atetto and Robert Mackey, both Hunhueer of Baldwin Coal com Pan state, were among those robbed while the manager and workers tried to resist. one man was wounded but not seriously injured.
Mercury notices show a hot day with temperatures around 65 degrees and no rain locally. The forecast predicts cooler conditions tomorrow with chances of showers in several states, while reports indicate light rain in northern Kansas and heavy rain in Cloud and Clay counties.
A probate court in Rock Inland reached a settlement between the McRoberts heirs and the Mecherbst Meeker heirs over the fatal train crash at Lauredt street crossing in North Dopvka. The agreement covers the $3,500 payment to the McRoberts heirs and includes the Quimuses for the sons of the lirs of the 7 heirl old girl Sarah Jane Meeker. Representatives from both sides met this afternoon to finalize terms. A dance for Lodge 107 of H. Shorey is planned with invitations extended.
Sheriff Kepley led a wild pursuit as a crowd gathered by the Asylum area. Several were captured while others fled through trees and toward the river, with arrests and warrants noted as the scene unfolded amid loud shouts and a tense crowd.
A garbled report from Washington notes Francis Murpity's May 15 pledge to favor temperance over prohibition and oppose enforcement of restrictions. It references a staged event and mentions arrangements, with Mr and Mrs Gleed of Washington and a cor net correspondent location.
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