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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

Page

6

Social Events in Topeka and Vicinity Headlines

In Topeka society notes last evening many attendees gathered at Eamets hall with a long roster of prominent names including Latham, Lea, Pearh, Hergen, Atwonsd, Larne, Barkley, Flex her, and others. The event featured formal and informal gatherings, a concert program, and a subsequent informal waist party hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Murphy.

Eamets Hall Ali Candenie Eel Ming Perie Latham Stine Fanreme Oper Mite Chaw Lea Size Pearh SR Parle Hergen Mies Emi Allie Atwonsd Miho Mary Larne Stee Mery Barkley Sine Flex Misa Ipo the Savish Mise Aly Euonyrom Marihu Bradehaw Sean Meo Chia Jd Falls L Greenwend Stalph Winbetitie Fred Gordo HK. Criswill de Porat Jermies Wii Sper Bal Arnott Cobill Ate Netib Bred Frost Stobert Metunu Jess Worth

Epidemic and Locust Plague Hit Vera Cruz Coast

A chaotic tale reports smallpox and malaria outbreaks in Mexico with storms, floods, and a calamitous breakwater disruption. Observers warn of fever and hospital cases as doctors promote remedies from Dr Faithe Cole and Rand’s Care for Children, touting One Minute Cough Cure.

Eureta Faithe Cole Eich Hand Rand Creas Rae Eralbleg

Alliance Alt Annual Service for Aese Town in 3 Rome Lodam

A report on Alliance Alt processing an event titled Deance A A i Fatice with references to Bay hie and others. It lists attendees including President Best and many named individuals, noting committees formed by Saturday orders for local civic activities and the sequence of meetings held in Ft and other places.

Rome Smicael Alt-Af Finevaver Coney Naty A Antes Alee Michal Wiig Orie Areal Mose Sam Laid Lle Edattarre Pevsient Winetall Jacob Sebo Sant Bay Akin Jay Ee W.Y Topeka

Canadian Independence debate unsettles Canadian ties

Fragmentary text discusses Canada and Mottewal, departs for governance, and mentions observers awaiting March to view lenis and clubs. Names and specific events are unclear, but tone implies a political bargaining or referendum discussion with potential delays and strong opinions.

Speeches and notices mix with global trade, rebellion, and politics

The clumsy OCR combines a Bryan speech to Chicago Democrats at a banquet on January 8 with scattered items about Trans Pacific trade, Australia and Armorica, a Denver nosebleed death, and reports on insurrection in Madagascar and the Philippines. Also noted are Brigham for agriculture secretary and diverse global notices.

Chicago Chinen Det William J Texan

Salvation Hospital interior painting and notices delayed

Inside Salvation Hospital at Zi Barri the interior painting is underway but the formal completion date has been postponed. A notice mentions a Monday restart and asks readers if they will take a snap for a feature.

Salvation Hospital Salvation Armas Emereeney Noepital Zi Barri

Lowell criticizes Yerkes Telescope site as unsuitable

In a reported statement, Lowell argues the proposed site near Geneva is poor for astronomy. He contends the location hampers observations and calls the plan a failure, asserting the telescope would be useless for astronomical work.

Fertival Lowell Yerkes Ehienim Peterval Lowell Fanner Fruvaeil Lake Geneva Thone Focktion Lowell Asaerts Mit

Barnato After a Mine Costs Million Ta Aftermath

Fragments report a mine owner who spent about 100 dollars, now seeking a million as a halt twernth. The unreliable text mentions Ear Bacto Truthihubhy and talks of purchasing options of Snrudion Gold lees, with references to Herik Whtatned Telky and Lat beth thee partion.

Snrudion Herik Telky Perealis Tre Vais Fainon Gee Fee Sateen Bytey River Formhwiateen Omner Winnibes Baent Poe Front Dresorter

Landis to Name Cabinet Aide Marry Latte Likely

Reported discussions suggest Landis will appoint a chief aide named Marry Latte to the governor's staff. Rumors place Tinton of Burlington as a possible executive appointee and Phiten as a potential private secretary.

Latte Tinton Burnington Tipta Phiten Pon Gutasiintoe

Volunteers Plan Christmas Aid Drive in Topeka

The American Volunteers expect to march in Topeka on Christmas day aiding the city church and planning a Betenek feast. Major McPadden and Major Paddle organize a relief effort with 513 posts, while others join in religious and charitable work across the area.

Eartie McPadden St. Kaile Hullaeiee Kaches Exegie Rae Aiwerhart Topeka Tide

Sorosis Attles Lt Foreign Study Not Absolute Necessity

A garbled report discusses American women and study, referencing Sorosis and a ballroom scene. The piece mentions reliance on education and contrasts poverty and hardship with progress, though the text is largely incomprehensible and fragmentary.

New York

Negro Turning White A Human Freak Of Nature

Mayueilte reports a man described as a freak of nature who is turning white. The account claims extensive changes in skin color across the body, with mentions of the face hands and other areas becoming lighter. Observers note rapid transformations and speculate on causes, citing drastic shifts in pigmentation over a few years.

Negho Mayueilte Murteen Roberts

Box Sightings Inernally Referenced In Curious Tale

Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic story with names like Selina Scott and Joseph Jotterwa. It mentions a theater scene, a murder accusation involving a principal defendant, and a mass of scattered characters and locations amid a restless, gossiping atmosphere.

Trusts and anti-trust action in federal case summaries

Washington reports Attorney General Bowman presents in Congress a review of the new Salary Act and its impact on fee structures, jurors, witnesses, and attorneys. The testimony cites major rail cases seeking enforcement against standard practices, noting the Knight company case and the Trains Freight decision.

Washington, D. C Grnerw Barmon Merahaie Valdrick Paelie Lotus United States Knight Company Menoe van Piredic Southern Distro New York Wallace MarPurisoe Aseadtatim Kuned Hause Court Apia Supreme Court of Cranmerce Euudert

Grievances Addressed at Illinois Valley Conference

Pearit reveals plans for a large gathering this afternoon as trustees of the Chicago Union district discuss grievances. About 75 representatives from three towns are expected to attend to challenge sanitation concerns and alleged missteps in water handling and bridge safety.

Muns Iilinois Valley Chicas Ufdindsysistrict

Telephoned In The Air And The Kite Telegraph Demonstration

A New York report describes Prof W A Eddy and others testing a telegraph and telephone system via kites and wires. The event includes a Morse signal, aerial apparatus, and a public demonstration that extends to medical and civic notices, ending with a petition about county funds and a charitable laundry service.

W. A Eddy New York Dee M Willam Eddy Br Willie FR. Mitchell Benny J. Alliment Morse Palley Elon Bop Lexington Avenue Rady Miat

Political shuffle tied to McKinley cabinet rewards

A fragment describes a Washington scene where Gee and Clinton hold ministerial hopes under McKinley. It notes rewards for loyalty, cabinet or diplomatic posts for Arkansas and Kansas figures, with mentions of Arkansas votes and a push for a consul general in Mexico. The piece hints at party strategy and shifting patronage among Republicans.

Washington, D.C. Gee Cliston Arkansas McKinley Thapresident Clayton T Debeentia St. Geule Louis Cmycathon McKinney Kirigitrich Kansas Mesioo Crittenden Kansas Delesnian Pisitios

Strike Planned by Boston Spinners As Warms Dwindle

In Boston and Chicopee mills spinners vote to strike Monday over wage rules. Holyoke mills also face possible action if current wastage provisions are not restored. Council says delay harms workers but pledges support if trade recovers.

Boston Seg Chicopee Holyoke Uae

Operator's Bi. Suit Damages For Hoyt Resident

A confused report covers a $5000 damages suit in the United States circuit court involving a Hoyt resident and an operator of a West 78 Union Telleraph compatz. Names like Frank Morris and Mrs. Morton appear amid the chaotic text with references to medical injuries and a sentencing for a counterfeiters case.

Hoyt West Union Telleraph Unite States Cau Frank Morris Hoyt Iseeraph Pe Ouween North Topeka Bijou Ocho Yury Dawson Persau Atuynesen M. Fin Smartin Morty

Burlington Route Harvest Excursion to Nebraska and Colorado

Round trip half rates plus 82.00 from November 4 17 December 1 and 4 to Gagslint Nebraska Kanwaay iy Oming Utat Black dilils and parts of Colorado. Includes chair cars steamers and observation vestibule sleepers with dining car service via St Louis and Kansas City. Send for pamphlets and contact local agent for rates and service details. L W Warelf, General Passenger Agent, St Louis.

Burlington Gagslint Nebraska Colorado Denver St. Louis Kansas City Missouri

Topeka Fire Alarm Key and City Street Confusion

A garbled Topeka street list links addresses and names across avenues and streets, with scattered proper nouns. It mentions a fire alarm key and various people and locations, plus a note about laundry services offered by Peekevs Sven Laundry with phone number 12. The fragmentary text hints at a fatal incident involving a Mr Clarke and a mining cup event, but details are unclear.

No Liquor in Capitol Bill Faces House Vote

Washington D C December report notes efforts to pass legislation banning liquor sales in the Capitol Building. Both houses already prohibit entering the Capitol with liquor, and supporters say the bill will be pushed to a vote soon amid displays of temperance.

Capitol National Capitol Washington, D. C Capitol Building Belldings Iin Certorky Mondey

Paper trust forming among largest concerns in dispute

New York December 10 conferences are in progress between representatives of major paper manufacturers. The three largest newsprint producers in the United States the Granite Palis Piper conpons the Hudson River MEH and Puly company and Russell brothers are said to strongly favor the proposed combination.

New York Tors Bruxt Iargest United States Gianie Palis Piper Conpons Hudson River Meh and Puly Company Russell Brothers

Statue to Benton plan to beautify Kansas City

A citizen led movement in Kansas City aims to beautify the city and honor notable Americans by erecting monuments at key sites. Funds will be raised through public subscriptions. Senator Thomas Benton is noted as the first proposed honoree with early donations already pledged. The effort began after a Commercial Club meeting.

Kansas City Thomas H_ fenton Sommerciat Club

Hold Up In Broad Day by Two Bandits

A daylight car hold up near Woolworth avenue ends with a conductor restrained and a passenger threatened as two bandits flee after alarms from a bystander. In Washington, Senator Shergaan criticizes the leak of details about reform committees and the handling of a proposed investigative panel.

Chivers Byocumen Southbund Woolworth Avenue

Market Report Echoes Mixed Wheat and Hog Movements

The report notes firmer wheat early helped by Liverpool strength and Argentine supply optimism, with prices fluctuating as markets opened and slid. Oats show good demand with steady prices. hogs and pork futures rise briefly before easing, while receipts and future projections signal cautious trading and mixed demand across futures and cash markets.

Liverpool Argentina Ise Epic Quishie Batally St. Louis Rorihwest Iteraoc Cme Gysisen Echo Hadeiacs

Margin terms and trade guarantees for May contracts

The document outlines margins of 20 per 2000 for cat cage purchases and May contracts with guarantees by Weichters. It states the trade remains valid through May and protects against market declines, promising to hold the trade and secure deeds, with certain conditions and exclusions.

Aijosal Gueneine

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