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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1896

Page

6

Local notes on hospital update and a burglary attempt

A garbled local item reports George Goddard at a hospital bed after a bedied spraibad incident and mentions an afternoon school room gathering at Fi h and Monty streets. It refers to an attempted burglary at former Judae J. B. Fohnign's home on West Sixth Street, with a new ladder found beneath an upstairs window.

George Goddard Sante Te Biedurien Arerilne Monty Murinonr Poe Dela Captain Johnson J. B. Fohnign West Sixth Street Jehunan Galen Faene

Standard Theater Sale Promises Dramatic Court Action

A garbled report notes a troubled affair at the Standard Theatre involving Will Goli and associates with a claim of overpayments, repayment disputes, and a forthcoming court hearing. Robert & Shepard, tied to the theater’s janitorial staff, face allegations as a public dispute escalates toward a Friday morning session.

Will Goli New York Newie Calimuncea Robert & Shepard Janaiarde William Oie

Holiday Excursion Rate Notice by Missouri Pacific

Holiday excursion rates advertised by the Missouri Pacific Railway. The notice mentions multiple dates and locations, with return travel details and contact information. It invites readers and workers to attend an upcoming meeting and directs inquiries to the appropriate offices.

Baby Calamity as Desperado Uses Infant During Siege

A desperado uses a baby to shield his escape as lawmen and armed villagers clash during a prolonged standoff. Authorities report violent exchanges, casualties, and a retreat by rioters into a nearby schoolhouse with children aboard. Investigators recover plunder including eight gold watches.

Roel Tole Siti Arene Shutman Ernst Paseonige

Holiday Excursion Ad Prospects Amid Train Advertisement

Fragmented notice describes a holiday excursion via the Missouri Pacific Railway to Hanss within Mistihea Menke, with fares, dates December 24 25 and 26, and January return, plus a testimonial for a tonic remedy by Willamn M Crump in Pittsburgh. It lists sale locations and prices, including 26 cents per ounce for a tonic and a free musical treat at a fair.

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Topeka Society Notes Full Of Visitor Events

Recent social events in Topeka feature Mrs G Noel hosting guests, a baby party for Miss Antoinette West, and multiple bridal preps. The column lists numerous local families and attendees, including Miss Nellie McCiptock, Mrs Arthur Capper, Mrs Gov Hatem, and Mr William Black, with dinners, box parties, and tea gatherings across town.

Antoinette West W. ON. West Eugenita Small Grave Whiting Lang Dorothy Everest Holman Emgaberh Evelyn Moore Alfred Osbirs Cole Henry Slover Bengues George Marshall Crawford John Farnsworth Ashby Bartholomew Prescott Archibald Williacga Jarrett Willard” Wawren Bowman Denwid Wasegower Charlo Edson McCabe Siah Julia Gregory Nellie McCiptock Mra Wil Whitton Miseney Mies Mule Suvsts Arthur Milis Arthur Capper Post Cole Arthur Murphy Mise Aviv Ewart Mias Nellie SicClinterk Mise Mary Thorapwon Aili Jazzie Taylor Mire Sirs Sewell Gov. Hatem

Underground Trolley Decision by Metropolitan Traction

The Metropolitan Traction Company deliberates on using Holley 14 underground trolleys for motive power along Fourth and Madison avenues. Directors favor the underground system after reviewing various traction methods, noting compressed air was rejected due to storage danger. The Lenox avenue route is cited as promising with demonstrations and tests under review.

Metror Tan Traction Company New York Holley 14 Madison Moetropolitan ‘Traction Company Toro Pegui Ander

Bequest for Medical Dissection Sparks University Cremation

Washington reports the death of Dr. Caroline Brown Wilcor a noted physician who left a bequest directing that her body be used for medical dissection by students. Trustees considered accepting the bequest but reportedly declined leading to cremation and interment of the remains.

Caroline Brown Winslow Washington Caroline Brown Wilcor Jetta Wil Howard Carehille Severn Shelton Shri Atyrtint Minor Touniler Gewihed Winston Hedy Dewauie Ate Sntintry

One More Combine Pittsboro Fa Deec 12

Mixed era notices from December report steel price maintenance plans parcel treaties with Chile and Argentina trade talks. Also railroad sale orders for Quincy Omaha Kansas line and a suicide at a post office. Ads note railroad tickets and economy roaches for sale.

Quincy, Omaha Kensas St Tous Thayer Galted Tates Quincy, Omaha and Kansas Railroad J . Sehyfield Hannibal Moe Wes Pond

COLD Colde lead to coughs and pneumonia danger

Mumbled medical advice urges early cold care with two cures, Cold Cure and Coney Cure. Alternating doses every half hour is claimed to prevent lung or bronchial inflammation, with a separate cure for each disease. Letters to Prof. Mungen in Philadelphia invite medical answers.

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Smoky Kansas City Teems With Sooty Theaters and Hotels

Smog grips Kansas City as theaters, hotels, and streets fill with dense smoke. Patrons flee venues while vendors close shops. downtown air becomes stifling and visibility suffers amid a pervasive haze. Authorities investigate cause as public spaces turn uneasy.

Fans City Kansas City

Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route Details

Santa Fe advertised home seekers excursion offering round trip from December 32 to various western states with $200 added value, returning on Tuesdays or Fridays. Weather notes forecast cloudy or showers in Kansas, and travelers urged to ask for tickets via Burlington Route. Station agent contact listed for tickets and travel guidance.

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