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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1896

Page

8

Burlington Route Half Fare Round Trip Plan

The notice outlines a one and one third fare for round trips issued by J. W. Warerley, General Passenger Agent. It cites routes through Missouri Nebraska Kansas Utah and Denver Saint Louis and Kansas City with travel validity from November 4 to December 1 and a final return by late January.

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Holiday Excursion Rates Across Missouri Pacific Rail

The Missouri Pacific Railway lists holiday excursion fares for all unions in Kansas, offering one and up fare for round trips. Tickets and reservations available through local agents and depots, with further details from the agency at 3 & Fulton. Subscribe to The State Journal.

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Prize Offered for Obsolete Laws by Michigan Law Student

Pingree offers a prize to the University of Michigan Law School student who finds the most obsolete laws to repeal. The contest prizes include fifty five dollars for the creator of the best argument and case citations. The judge is a prominent lawyer and circuit judge, with the event tied to Michigan authority and university involvement.

Brember University of Michigan Law School Detroit Inteersity Michigan

Denver Cuban Troops March to Florida Amid War Talk

Fragmented OCR text describes Denver Cuban troops planning a January 1 march toward Florida. Mentions uniforms, command structures, and possible headquarters near a park. The garbled notes reference political fears and wartime rhetoric without clear dates or cohesive facts.

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SENDING COTTON TO CHINA

Yan Franised, Dec 4. The Pacific steamship China called for the Grice vestindey Garret Smety IndiN Heats Of Cotton Tor Mee rolls by Chium and Japan. The steamship Bol tic, the next Uy wall from them, is als Pups to carry onto freely air cottuel for the contest went by Way of New Orleans.

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Drove Turkeys Miles in 18th Century Trade

Fragmentary OCR notes describe drovers moving turkeys from Hast Berti to Hanover, with fowls counted and dressed en route. The text mentions sheets, a pack of seven, and cloth procest attached, but many words are unclear. The readable parts indicate a medieval or early modern livestock transport detail with no clear date or location beyond generic towns.

York Hanover Berti

Police Board Debates Over Retention and Selection Methods

In a split within the Populive party factions argue over policing control reforms. Proposals seek to change how police boards and commissioners are chosen in urban counties, with disputes centering on elites versus reformist blocs and the role of mayoral appointment. A statewide temperance meeting is planned, urging large turnout.

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Schilling Fight Over Nomination at State Convention

In a charged convention scene Schilling faces opposition as factions clash over Pullot and Fullon nominations. The contested vote centers on residency qualifications and party rules with final support leaning toward Pulott for governor while Fullon gains limited backing.

Temperance group proposes reform to police boards

The Temperance People led by T. Es Stephens call for reform of police boards and the establish ment of independent commissions. They urge deterrence through stricter penalties and swear to support a piatta for temperance discipline, while urging the incoming administration to enact changes.

Arsenal Renovation and Divorce Reform Debate

A legislative debate outlines proposed amendments touching divorce procedures and property rights amid a broader warning that Arsenal renovations and hall improvements may be funded by state money. The article describes disputed points, including witness requirements and the impact on families, with references to theater, walls, and public works.

Cudanys Pipe Breaks Near Hartford Ind Causing Damage

Hartford Indiana December 3 A new Cudany pipe line suffered a rupt ure a week after major erosion and a serious accident occurred Saturday when a steel pipe at an oiling tarer burst east of La Gro. Oil sprayed skyward and firemen faced difficulty controlling the blaze as the town’s power was affected. Farmers along the line consider suing the oil company for damages to land already deemed useless. The case will test water and oil rights and responsibilities.

Hartford Chis Ind la Gro Braat MiMculty Eil Hamieee Dora Ens

Charles Rosen ashes to be scattered at Ells bridge

The plan, arranged by Mamie Hale, calls for scattering the late Charles Rosen's ashes from the Ells bridge span. Rosen, an architect from Decatur, died recently after a long illness. His remains were cremated at the Missouri Crematory Society, with the urn to be carried to the river and set adrift near the bridge on a specified day in May.

Boule Dee Ells Charles Rosen Tosen Mamie Hale Thio Migsours G. Rosen Decatur St Louis

Yellowstone Park Expansion Proposal Drawn by Senator Carter

Omata Captain Anderson of the Yellowstone National Park reports a proposed bill to seize about 60 miles of Jackson's Lake area southward including the three peaks Tutus novattats. The plan would alter the park's boundaries harming its appeal, while Senator Carter of Montana drafts the measure with Montana and Idaho senators yet to decide.

Omata Tee M Anderson Yellowstone Wational Park Jonaresy Jackson Innaout Jackson's Lake Carter of Maniang Truny Montatis Ideto Wyoming

Imperial Railway Plan Draws Mixed Reaction in Kirgin Front

On Dec 4 a proposed Chinese Russian railway would span from Het-LAing-Chlavie to Kirgin, with 5,000,000 in capital and 19 unpactured lines. Chinese or Russian holders only, no free passes, amid a Mesopis Party call for a January inquiry into rail work.

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Local notices and social updates mix with political chatter

A cluttered community page reports visitors, Christmas plans, and local items. Joe Crouch and Willan Weick visit from Pittsburgh while John Marshall’s father is seriously ill. Campaign talk as Topeka races and Republican contenders loom, with fundraisers and public events noted alongside stray crime and holiday preparations.

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Train attack on Spanish troops in Tempe arouses chaos

Telegrams from Tempe describe a Cuban uprising and a train attack that destroyed a cargo car and sparked clashes. Reported Spanish forces and Cuban fighters endured heavy fighting with casualties, captures, and displacement as squads moved across the region.

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