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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
3
The February Farmers page reports a notable meeting as citizens of Dunlop suspect a counterfeiters den. One man is arrested on the charge while executive committees discuss plans for premiums and for the year’s institutes. A wide array of local names and events fill the page, with political and social notes interwoven throughout.
Fragmented text alludes to costs, appropriations, and a prison or penitentiary matter in Washington. Mentions Leavenworth, ministries, and a central committee with unclear dates or actions. The readable bits indicate a government or legal notice about funding or policy, but specifics are missing.
In Manse City Kansas on a Saturday afternoon a building was demolished amid a disturbance involving local figures and a key event at the site. Authorities reported damage during the incident as residents observed the collateral effects on nearby properties.
Fragmented OCR text reports a boycott at Enterprise targeting merchants Hefuss Credit and Custom and others. The note mentions goods being sand away and a cash exchange, with references to trade, prices, and a tense local reaction.
Fragmented report notes Coffey County representative’s planned vote against party instructions amid a series of local political moves. The text references political figures, a church denomination, and other civic mentions, though details are unclear due to OCR garbles.
Readable fragments describe 97 models shown at the Chicago Coliseum with an upcoming big show opening mid January. A boxing match between Jent Mace and M Donovan is noted along with manufacturing details and exhibitory plans, though many words are garbled.
Fragmented San Francisco report recounts testimony on a conspiracy case involving Sharkey and associates. Witnesses describe alleged plots, medical examinations, and disputed injuries, with references to police officials and the press. The testimony centers on injuries and whether foul play occurred, amid disputes over the Four Blow Theory.
Disconnected snippets recount pacey items from the era including references to a ball player, contests, yachts, Madison Square Gate Receipts, a court judgment against Fitz, services in New Orleans, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The text mentions German Emperor contest, New York yacht status, and a city laundry advertisement, all in a garbled OCR fragment.
Reports from North Topeka describe a group of colored robbers targeting travelers. William Norton of Hoyt was robbed near TaPelss while Harrison Wheat, accused by Justice Furry, was arrested and later released for lack of evidence. The gang remains at large with prior violent acts and numerous incidents reported along the railroad.
A fire at 4:00 a.m. damaged the rear barn of Hiram Dillon at 21 Harrison Street. Firemen saved hay and other materials. a horse was questioned as present in the barn. Captain Robinson led attempted extinguishment and an investigation followed. Attorney H. G. Larimer commends Joseph Rennatt for professional care and accuracy.
The Santa Fe Route announces holiday travel rates by home line. Tickets go on sale December 24 and are valid until January 1. Returns are allowed to within 200 miles at one third fare for the round trip. Final return limit January.
A damaged ad fragment lists a home seekers excursion via Santa Fe Route with a single fare plus $2.00 for paint, manned by agents Garvey and Stansfield, naming destinations including Arizona Indiana Texas and others, urging contact at North Topeka and Cromwell & Son. The text also markets patent medicines and a masquerade event at 37 Kansas Ave, with ticket price 35 cents per couple.
A brief notice shows tapestry curtains priced at 1.00 and reduced to 2.00 for lace items, with unclear lettering suggesting further reductions or pricing notes. The fragment mentions stiles and an io marker, but the readable facts indicate sale prices and discount wording.
A local store lists sideboards with price cuts in a cozy sale. Styles priced at 52.00 are reduced to 52 dollars, and 55.00 styles are reduced to 50 or similar, with further markdowns noted as limited stock and end of season.
Local ad notes folding beds priced at 4200 for Eprigat and 200 for Tuetent, with a 25 percent discount offered on couches. The message includes a partial price list and a promise not to desert customers, concluding with the word wee.
Market report from Associated Press to State Journal notes wheat movements and price shifts, with mentions of London and Liverpool trade cues. It covers hog receipts, cattle and feeder shipments, and general livestock market tones, including Kansas City and Texas sales and cattle futures.
Market gossip and price signals show wheat futures and cash bids fluctuating amid rumors of production shifts, with New York exchanges noting weaker demand and volatility. Analysts point to cotton and corn prospects as frost risk and currency movements influence midwinter trading.
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