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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
6
The Mills Adams Co Topeka showcases John S Browns Shamrock Brand table linens and Christmas gloves. It touts over a century of reputation and a full linens department with damasks pattern cloths napkins table runners and sideboard scarfs highlighting Aristocratic Kid Gloves and colors Phimrose Pearl Gray Fiddle.
The document outlines a court battle involving Mr. Rantsahl and others over alleged language used in a published statement and its impact on the contract. It discusses the role of a detective and the ultimate assertion that certain services could not be enforced against all parties.
A legislative note outlines a proposed change to veterans benefits, detailing the introduction of a bill removing certain military discharge restrictions. The measure aims to ensure eligibility for benefits by addressing administrative and procedural hurdles, with motion referred for further consideration.
Gov Lewis Nae announced she would appoint Senator Harry Landis at Feuncion Lodge. The move, seen as expected, places Landis in a key district role amid ongoing state politics and governance concerns as tensions rise in the chamber.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Judge McKenna and Pacific Slope members with garbled phrases about cabinet affiliation and political figures. The text lacks clear events, dates, or named outcomes, rendering a concise summary uncertain. No verifiable actions or entities beyond scattered names are present.
Chicago authorities report remarkable experiments by Oni congo inventor and his partner claiming to petrify corpses and reverse decay. The duo say ten months of trials produced stone-like bodies. investigators remain cautious as the method is described as accidental and not fully proven.
A major antitrust company plans formation in Pennsylvania with headquarters at a prominent bank, drawing involvement from Pittsburgh bankers and city leaders. The convention at the Pittmire club welcomed delegates and officials, including Mayor Vort, with attendance by state federations and notable financial figures.
Fragmentary text describes soldiers expected to assemble for a special ceremony, with plans to be quartered at a capital hospital. Unclear details mention numbers in the hundreds and a formal muster or parade involving military officers.
A notable wedding reported from Topeka and Emporia, with Mids Atter Hood of Emporia marrying Theodore Dudley Hammatt of Topeka. The ceremony occurred at the Brides' home in Emporia, with detailed decor and a large Topeka attendance, including family and local dignitaries. Guests and participants from Topeka and Emporia filled the social page with names, locations, and surrounding events.
Avchisen Dec 16 A Memer home was broken into during a disturbance led by a tramp who attacked a woman, threatened the child, and fled after stealing money and valuables hidden in a wall. Farmers gathered, police contacted, money recovered. crowd dispersed amid tension.
Advertises Missouri Pacific Railway holiday excursion to Katnas with specific sale dates December 25 and January 4. Mentions return fare, contact Townsend in St Louis for details, and promotes a book of sixty or more photo views of North Missouri scenery with free mail offer. Also includes Dewitts Witch Hazel products and a local business listing.
Washington dispatch reports a dispute tied to the Osage City Kansas post office, prompting an inspector to be sent to examine the premises. The row centers on rent, the postmaster, and local supporters amid broader political tension.
The public is advised to use the Burlington Route for fast vestibuled services to Chicago and St Louis. New compartments and seating options, including free seats, are advertised along with standard sleepers. Tickets available through agents with emphasis on vestibuled safaris and route names.
The Tennesey delegation in the house called for an early vote on the Tennsacey Centennial exposition. A government exhibit to SLAGIAND was discussed with objections and proposed cuts. The debate touched on rules and community impacts of the proposed observance.
The report notes a subdued wheat market with prices slipping and demand tepid across Minneapolis and Chicago. Corn and other grains show scattered activity with mixed futures, while livestock bids hold steady amid cautious trading.
Readable portions describe a stock letter from New York Bellinersint apuaryich and reference an auction in 1688. The text mentions a speaker or representative, a governor, and scattered pieces of an old treaty or document. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
Fragmented OCR yields scattered references to grain crops and food processing. Mentions include wheat and sugar with notes on cannery demand and price movements, plus brief allusions to ports, markets, and regional trade centers. Names and places are garbled, but signal discussions of supply chains and agricultural outputs.
An obscure trade note mentions a likely rural practice with no written guarantee. The text references per 1000 duehels, May cor, and May onts, noting that wells held the trade good to May and implying limited assurance with each exchange.
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