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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1896
Page
7
A torn page shows a jumble of classified items including FOR RENT ROOMS, FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS, LOST AND FOUND, and SALE entries. Partial phrases mention water, board, sale items, and local addresses like 406 Kan, with names and vague prices scattered through the damaged text.
In a Scottish mining disaster, Billy Smith, known as the village’s simple man, digs through a collapsed wall after an explosion entombs 290 miners. He crawls through rubble, frees several men, and dies after rescuing a group including Timbers. His courage, though born of limited means, becomes the tale’s centerpiece.
An advertisement extols a complete Ex.500 building design by George Palliser, promising a profitable dividend and a grand banklike project. It touts laboring men’s access to value, claims easy accounts, and urges savings with a caution about costs, while praising refined building materials and opulent exteriors.
The text describes a rough draft of house construction details including kitchen, floors, ceilings, and plumbing, with scattered figures and terms. It mentions a $2,500 cottage front property, height and room specs, exterior finish, and architectural notes. George Pollinar, an architect in New York, is cited regarding payment and plans.
A practical 1900s style guide outlines carpet laying steps from edge alignment to stiffening tacks. It covers preparing walls, stretching evenly, and finishing with careful tack placement to ensure smooth, flat results and durable wear.
Reporter describes early morning scene as Sheriff Keshiear and a troop of armed deputies escort Taylor the family killer toward execution. Crowds are sparse at the depot while word of a potential rescue raid looms and the hour of execution remains undisclosed.
A destructive wind storm centered near Dodge City cut telegraph and telephone communications to the west, leaving western links interrupted since sunrise. The outage disrupted Denver and surrounding areas as lines were toppled by the gale.
Springfield officials announce no liquor sales at the event. The state board of agriculture cancelled a concession previously granted to a saloon keeper at the fair grounds after an inspection, and the convention proceeds will proceed without alcohol sales tomorrow.
Port Townsend April 18 The sterling wen feet has been ordered to sail from this port at once. Captain Tuttle Corwin Cape to Route Grant Captain Stawim Aivah Captain Wadevit Cap stolt PRT will lead the first ship crew of 35 officers and men. The fleet will pursue smugglers along the northern coast toward Point Dar-trew with orders to maintain readiness for action.
A Star telegram from Kansas City reports the noted lecturer's appearance is highly anticipated with seats in demand. The lecture venue and audience reaction are noted as prominent topics, while accompanying items mention railway assessors and local figures Mrs Norton and Mr Norton Rawle.
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