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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1896
Page
9
The Golden Eagle announces a large stock of Summer clothing for men and boys from Hahn Schoonbrun Co at rock bottom prices. Latest styles and fashionable fabrics are offered to beat competition. Visit 711 Kansas Avenue for summer outfits.
Judge Hazen comments on crime among young Black men, attributing part to slavery's legacy. He cites court patterns, noting more white jurors and defendants, discusses street pressures, and argues poverty and lack of work drive offenses. He urges balanced justice while criticizing societal inequities.
A garbled report from Wichita highlights a staged Topeka reunion and cross town chatter about fraud accusations. The piece mentions Colonel Anthony challenging events and a controversial plan tied to a $90,000 elevator project, with Wichita aiming to assert its leadership.
A trial records a verdict routing Woodruff to a decade in prison for the murder of Inspector AfeClure in Katicus City. The proceedings name George Wovlu as a leader figure of the gang, with others identified as conspirators. The judge imposes immediate sentence following conviction and notes evidence tying the group to the crime.
The Philomsthesian Society won the debate and oration in a high school content contest. Scores: Ashengoum 1055.5, rival 1045.5. Judge Beaty Kane ruled Frank Foster must pay for service as special detective in a disputed hiring.
Pete J. Bowers reports a mass Dunker migration from Virginia and surrounding states to North Dakota. The Church of the Brethren denomination, called Dunkers or Dunkard, seeks land and farming life, with communal church structure, foot washing rites, plain dress, beard growth, and nonresistance.
Sam R. Peters of Newton spoke in the Savoy Jam room about crop prospects across the states and praised favorable returns from wheat and fruit. He and supporters argued for homesteads and free land to boost farming, citing optimistic views from Gray Horse and other regions.
Fragmented report details a church ceremony and activities at a temple or parish. It mentions priests, a procession, a baptism, and a series of instructions delivered to attendees, including a focus on discipline and ritual actions. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and out-of-context phrases.
Fragmentary notes describe Laura Sullivan seeking divorce amid accusations of cruel conduct. The text references months around Feieunare and March and mentions alleged infidelity, financial strain, and domestic tensions within Sullivan's marriage.
School children in Minneapolis plan a public procession on April 27 to pull the new bell from the fret house. The event will start near the house and proceed four miles to the scene, with spectators encouraged to join and shout along the route. The effort aims to celebrate the bell’s relocation and public interest remains high.
The State Journal discusses Anthony’s claim about the Topeka reunion and election integrity. It asserts records show more votes than claimed and details committee actions, double voting possibilities, and the roles of Comrade Barnette, Hiied, and Gaohamn. The piece critiques Anthony’s statements and notes train timing and vote handling during the reunion process.
A late April report reveals the United States government owed funeral expenses for General Grant for ten years. It details that the War Department faced delays in payment due to congressional appropriations, with mentions of General Appomattox era figures and officials in Washington. The piece notes private funds were used until Congress could authorize reimbursement.
Excursion announces travel from Banena to Arkansas Indian Territory Texas and Missouri with a round trip fare plus one dollar. minimum rate 32. Date of sale April 7 and May 7. For details contact local Missouri Pacific ticket agent. Also mentions mortgage renewal through Savings and Loan association.
State officials chartered several groups including the Horton Athletic Association to build a park for baseball and general sports. Names listed include W. H. Wheatiy N. BR Tannedl GA Suimmel George Kanmatt and G. W. Leverlyn. First Christian Church of Waverly led by J. W Stewart J. G. Wells and other officers. The How meet involved investigations into an alliance company and a cooperative tastrang firm admitted to defense duties.
Arthur E Boissett e of Williamsburg Kan was killed when struck by a Santa Fe train while en route to Cuba to join the revolution. The body, decapitated, was found after the train passed. His mother Mrs Arneise of Williamsburg arranged the remains for burial.
A civil suit in Ogden Utah alleges nonpayment for fireworks used in a carnival parade. Harvey was injured when a parade float discharged explosives wounding him. the case targets the vendor California Fireworks Company and the event organizers for financial responsibility and damages.
Denver and Salina visitors noted with trips to St Louis and Santa Fe employment, plus a Pennsylvanian buckwheat and Canadian maple syrup ad. Local business listings include J. S. Heiler’s grocery, A J Kane & Co ads, and North Kansas avenue dental offer. Social notes mention a five club entertainment and relatives visiting Albuquerque and Sanhivas. Colds and laundry services advertised with a free button sewing perk.
Local voters weigh senate prospects as Burton ally Hanna from Greham county attends a Saturday rally. Figures like Parker of Denton and Herwi of Graham seek favor for Burton while Lariedded Prior heads a murkier effort in city talks. Analysts say Parker appears strongest but observers will watch subsequent events in Stockton and At City arenas.
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