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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1896
Page
6
Classified notices advertise employment and real estate auctions in Topeka, with weekly deadlines and rates. The State Journal urges advertisers to meet Friday and Saturday deadlines, noting circulation figures and rates for weekly and monthly listings.
In a brief notice an industry ad touts a WebPerfecting press as enabling two to three complete spare papers per second with precise timing. the description mentions advertisers and a Kansas base, with a reference to Pend 0 o'plock time.
A bizarre tale unfolds as Brother Sardasmpalus Jackson faces resignation amid a drunken farce. The club promoter announces a strange winter gear scheme and a plan for a high priced saddle lamp innovation, while the widow’s marriage brings chaotic talk and the bike incident becomes a focal point of street theater.
A New Orleans jeweler was duped out of about $10,000 worth of diamonds and cash after trust in a Italian confederate who claimed to secure papal permission for a business venture. The con involved a forged deal and a staged sample purchase, ending when the box was opened and the thief fled with the money and gems.
The Supreme Court heard the Scott County bond case brought by the state attorney general. The proceeding centered on school fund assets and county defenses, with petitions and motions continuing into January and related actions involving several manufacturers and state entities.
A bustling pigeon show features Hunches Bros tying in a lively display while officials announce awards and plans. The Wanlern Pigeon club secretary Mr. 21 2 Shitkii describes judging, vendors, and a forthcoming gymnasdy exhibition. A sense of anticipation surrounds premiums and performances as organizers map future events.
Concerns mention Lewiston Maine officials and state figures as Dingley and McKinley are referenced with a visiting party arriving from Cleveland. The account notes a meeting at a residence with arrangements described and a consultant’s input on questions of the finances and policy.
Minnesota game wardens seize 30 tons amid a crackdown on illegal operations. Officials announce fines totaling around 50 000 dollars. Reports cite confusion over names and locations but confirm enforcement action in St Paul and nearby areas. Local businesses advertise mineral water and products as part of ongoing notices.
In New York a clash among Chinese factions erupted on Hester Street where members of the Hip Sing Tong assaulted rivals. Several men were wounded, a hospital ambulance attended the injured, and six prisoners including Lee Hee Lone Yow Dobe Kim Chung Ming Wong Hang and Holy Huns were held on $300 bail each. The incident centered on rival reformers from the Ox Lone Ton Tong and involved a brawl with police arriving to arrest the participants.
A chaotic scene recounts a deadly incident in Kentucky with many killed and wounded. Details are garbled but identify Murray, Harrison, Colson, and others involved, including a pursuit and a dramatic escape tied to a contested property or custody dispute. The account cites multiple names and places in a murky report.
Muddled OCR reports a city wedding and church calendar amid garbled names. It notes Dee 4 ceremony timings, attendees from New York, and a forthcoming change in rates. The bride appears to be from Norhatin with guests including Mr. Slittert and Mr. Kees. The couple plan a winter stay in the city as the feud over a company title continues.
A Washington dispatch reports the Dingley tariff bill facing questions as the New York and Kansas City drug firms influence policy. President and lawmakers discuss potential impact on commerce with mention of the sixty day window and negotiations.
A tale centers on Exod Brown who discovers his wife Jane in an affair with Walter Rostin. Tempers flare on a country road. Brown shoots Rostin, then flees as a train arrives. Six years later a weary, scarred veteran returns to a village to confront the past and the rumor mill.
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