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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1896
Page
4
In central and southern Kansas the canker worm devastates apple crops with extensive damage reported in Burlington and county orchards. Reports describe worm life cycle, spread among trees, and a spraying plan using insecticides to protect the crop this season.
Fragmentary text references Attorney Bolte, charges, a jury award, and a public poster in a town. Mentions Dr Anthony, George T, Patrick T, and a trial context with questions of yes or no. Details are garbled. cannot confirm dates or outcomes.
Lawrence A W reports on the annual event in Mount Oread with students forming a lively crowd. Winners include H G Pen e of Lavepatice and Geburn of Sa- Aine. The proceedings feature chants, prizes, and a May Day style parade with traditional outfits and student participation.
A garbled note recalls Rector Cowan and a football wreck story with freshmen in focus. It mentions a pole, a tentative plan, and several players involved, suggesting a high school or college football context with uncertain outcomes and a chaotic scene.
Velognien seeks a city convention to unite and travel overland. Delegates from Norton and nearby counties gather with hopes for a large Prairie Dare water route to Northwest City. Officials announce arrangements, with editors noting process steps and expected turnout for a statewide rally.
Hill City hosts a convention with visitors arriving via special trains from nearby regions. Key figures include Gilpin, Reeder, Hobineon, and others as delegates prepare to travel to St. Louis for national meetings. Two young miners from Texas and Colorado, Wilson and Jones, received aid after injuries while seeking transport home.
The Stasonia lodges in Saline forward their bid to the grand lodge committee for locating the proposed Desse Magortin home. The bid walk includes the prime site east of town and mentions additional construction elements and facilities.
A railroad accident report notes two deaths after a child herder wandered onto a railway near Abllete. The Union Pacific passenger train No. 4 did not stop in time, striking the individual on the track. Details are limited due to damaged text.
Stockton April The thirty ninth senatorial district convention reports four candidates in the race with hopes of securing the nomination. Names include Gratams, Parker, Logan, and Chesemm among others. Stockmen in Downe county paying out monthly wages and hogsales details highlight the local economy. Six Atchison men face an unexpected bath after a long incident in which authorities and bystanders observed the event.
Abilene missionaries relay a perilous Central America tour, noting quarantine risks, illness, and deaths among workers. Messages describe a perilous voyage, a crew member surviving a capsizing, and fear for others as the epidemic spreads. Local authorities face strains enforcing health measures during the summer period.
Arkansas City residents recall Hammond a standout college student from California who studied navigation in his youth and drifted through South Africa. Yale classmates describe him as tall and robust, well-liked yet driven by a strong will and temper.
A garbled report from Hutchinson notes Rowe County court business is lagging nine months behind. The present term will conclude next Saturday with juries on two minute questions. officials expect a larger docket, and several counties including McPherson and Reno are mentioned in context.
A geological note from April 30 reports a spring water feature in a cave near Township Moria. Researchers describe a narrow cavern with a wide seam of water and several stone specimens. The cave appears to have a sinuous slip with narrow openings at each end.
Emma Tanta, convicted at the Suny Gary term of the district court and sentenced for shoplifting, has been pardoned. Capers Ecer Ted, Banta, and Bad Sf Shanben are linked to the case. A large barn project, funded at about 71000, is noted in Gaborne with Cok C. Bt. Cur inspecting.
Kingston Jamaica dispatch reports Britain aims to move through Venezuela toward the Orinoco, with Venes to resist if the attempt occurs. British force reportedly pressing toward La Guaira near Caracas as the garrison at the river mouth is said to be reinforced.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as a plant based remedy that nourishes the nervous system and stomach, steadies the liver, helps purify blood, and boosts appetite. It claims gentle stimulation of organs, with dosage at 50 cents and one dollar, sold at local druggists.
Report outlines tire company plans to control ten major circuit teams with a special palace car and dining car equipment. New York and Louisville near last in standings. Brooklyn opens season with Washington, attendance around 5 000. Pittsburgh beats Cleveland 3 2 with Chamberlain pitching and OConor catching.
In Detroit on April 24 scores show Detroit 2 Columbus 0 as rain and wet grounds disrupted play. Batteries listed Gayls Trust McGreever Winson. In Minneapolis on April 20 a game ended early in the sixth inning due to darkness with Kereswan and other players noted. Milwaukee game details include Carney Sebriver Barnes Spear.
A new Topeka Tennis Club formed by 50 expert players aims to revive the season with a summer tournament. Notable outsiders Cravesa and Cass, Kansas City champion, have signified interest in participation. Members include George Stoker Lou Bronson Herbert Himestrouis Stoddard Noble and others. Tonight at Camera Library Hall a hair product promotion is advertised.
April 30 a press representative described Hammond’s health as anxious and frail. His son is with him as doctors prepare better food and comforts. The tour is limited to a single room, with careful treatment. Attention focuses on Hammond’s condition and its impact on President Krueger.
General Fitzhugh Lee qualified as consul general to Cuba after a telegram from the Secretary of State. He prepared the bond oath and filed papers in Richmond and planned to depart for Havana next week, awaiting presidential approval. Lee appears in good health and confident about travel amid concerns over climate.
Osotito Wisconsin endures continuous rain for twenty four hours as floodwaters rise. The Hak River reaches its highest level in years, submerging low lands. Holt Lumber Company workers create temporary connections to divert flood water across the river.
President Steele of the Chamber of Commerce announced a mass meeting today to discuss relief for Cripple Creek after a 24 hour food shortage. Secretary Jackson reported 2,000 residents facing destitution and ongoing food distribution efforts by Cylerads Brtze and Colorde Spring aid planned with support from The Finchy Mountain News.
Chicago april Dean A Stuart says he will back Fitzsimmons in a boxing clash against Corbett after public exchanges and rumored talks. Stuart notes both men desire a meeting and hints at pre fight arrangements and assurances before finalizing plans for a bout.
The Nye stock commission convened in the city this afternoon for routine business with no major actions. President Jubreat and Dit Vincent arrived in the morning, joined by J L Brown, Pops Alist member, as the board reorganized with J. Wo Ughtisan named secretary. The board planned to stay in session for two or three days.
Real estate transfers list Kelloge to Henry, Gollinlet to various owners including Alice and Jat Saat on Tenth Avenue with mortgages and lots described. Also noted is a misprinted transfer and a Pittsburgh area rail derailment near Washington with injuries to fireman Kila and engineer Henry Mcherney, and crew member J. M. Neely seriously hurt.
April 20 report from Bhanshal states that Nye foreigners and 20 others died in a ship collision between the steamers New Change and Un Wo near Woo Sune. United States papers and local officials report chaos as rescue efforts unfold and authorities investigate the grounding.
Sedalia reports that Topeka has been approved for membership in the Centre Ball League after earlier delays. A temporary four club schedule was set in Kansas City, with Spritefield and Topeka now eligible and formally voted in. League directors will meet next week to adopt the six club schedule.
Disjointed report describes men attempting arson near a saloon in Cripple Creek, with unclear details and fragmentary names. Separate dispatch notes the Cripple Creek area, then shifts to a parliamentary scene in Paris and market chatter about pork, wheat, and corn futures with speculative tone and price hints.
Wheat markets opened firm then eased on rains in the northwest. July futures rose on outlooks of fatting ground and good scrapping profits. Oats and corn steadied with light to moderate shifts. hogs, cattle, and sheep saw varied moves with strong implied demand and higher receipts. Representative sales show mixed livestock bids and steady to firm feed grains.
Market gossip notes cleared markets in New York and Chicago with large wheat imports and a forecast of a very large crop despite moisture concerns in the Northwest. Reports mention frost in Kansas and California, weak foreign buying, and shifting exports from Argentina and Europe. Bullish sentiment persists for sugar and tobacco, with railway and headline activity in Pennsylvania and Union Pacific dividend talks amid injunctions.
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