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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1896

Page

6

Passenger Round Trip Rail Service Details Missing

fragmentary notice from the Missouri Pacific Railway outlines a round trip schedule with unclear origins and destinations. It references January dates and a request for further information from PM E Ament, offering no clear traveler or pricing details due to damaged text.

Missouri Pacific Railway Akioni Patie der Meh Sft Gistan Jan Bat Reuury Jan Dee Be Miers Pme Ament

Society World Highlights From Topeka and Vicinity

Recent social events in Topeka feature parties, birthdays, and gatherings. Notable names include Mr. and Mrs. Sweet hosting friends and a variety of local residents attending dinners, dances, and club meetings across December, with plans for New Year celebrations and upcoming events.

Topeka Presbyterian Sunday School Wells Tonlalt Beety Susie Sweet Wortmats Baltimore Jdeen Ae Frienita Josephine Shetatarger Theta Lawrence Mim Hatul Vand D. Atwood Ieawe Harry Lie Puseho Cab Asd Mmres Homer Bevin Addie New York Gal Gal, Mine HM Los Nisee, Mr. Harry Whiting and Misa Tiroad. Miss Pirence Brown Austrrnepont Sieildy Mise Kite Ste Dele Willies Bias Kote Montestairy Sr MG Mesidersin Mes Newenner Yrar Uae Senate Wagman Eric Wiliimine Gee M. Nalie Brettholk Pasig Bink AOC Paola Mt. Chathie Seesraves Mias Elta

Tramps Outside the Woods and Buchants Street Incident

Fragmentary report describes tramps seen near Buchants Street and an event at a house on Premium Road. A window was broken or damaged, clothing and curtains disturbed, and a suspect or witnesses noted. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Early Christmas Shopping Crowds Fill Store

Crowds of enthusiastic purchasers thronged the establishment this Saturday and today, drawing attention to a trend of earlier Christmas shopping. With many lines limited, shoppers are urged to make early selections to avoid disappointment.

Cules

Exquisite Imported Cut Glass and European Porcelains

An advertisement lists refined cut glassware and porcelain items for gifts and decor. Included are five ounce syrup cups, gem salts and peppers, Delft blue dinnerware, vases, clocks, trays, cups, and saucers. New gentlemen’s accessories feature mufflers, neckwear, shirts, suspenders, gloves, satin robes, and initial handkerchiefs with hemstitched embroidery. Prices range from affordable to mid range to attract seasonal buyers.

Delft

Ribbons and Furs Repriced for Christmas

The advertisement lists ribbons in varying widths and prices from 3 to 25 cents. It promotes changeable taffeta ribbons, gauze and flowered denser ribbons, and satin grosgrain options. Also offers repurposed fur items including two wool seal capes with Martin collars, a wool seal cape with Martin trim, and an electric seal cape. Also mentions silk lined jackets with steep price reductions to 12.50.

Empire Dresden Soc A

The Monee Old Men and a Missing Window Mystery

A fragmentary report describes a rural incident in which residents mention a missing window, a burial, and locals reporting odd activity near the woods. Detectives Zeiler and others investigated but found little. the scene hints at theft and neighborhood unease amid mentions of a popular patent medicine and local personalities.

Laiwiy Zeiler

Market Report Shows Mixed Farm Prices and Trends

A dense historical market report notes varied price moves for corn, wheat, hogs, cattle, and dairy. Wheat rises with limited futures demand while corn remains quiet. hogs and cattle receipts show shifts, and dairy and livestock markers reflect evolving market conditions.

Chicago Citizens Denounce Weyler Atrocities In Interviews

Prominent Chicago figures including Lillis Mile, Tate Mayer, Adame, W. Allerton, Martin A Ryerson and others condemn General Weyler's brutal conduct in a sweeping public outcry. Interviews reflect broad horror and demand action.

Gen Universal Tauber Lillis Mile Tate Mayer Conprestmat Adane W. Allerton Martin A Ryerson Hletedetiens

Patrolmen sue over pay and uniforms dispute in city

Archis Willients Jr. represents patrolmen who claim back wages and ordered uniforms after a board replacement altered pay terms. The dispute covers six to eighteen months and seeks about 1600 dollars as balance due.

Board of Police Cree Prare Wakes SD Ber Sonth Che Yates Archis Willients, Jr

Sugar Act in Germany Hurts Farmers and Exports

Washington report notes the Reichstag sugar act aimed to aid German farmers but backfired. It raised internal control while reducing export power, lowering sugar prices abroad and leaving farmers no gain. The Agrarian party pushed the act, yet profits to producers declined as foreign markets adjusted.

Washington Ior Resichstag Germany Frankfort Alwady Mason Hert France

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