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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1896

Page

3

Wichita to Agt. To Be Prevented if It Is Possible

Commercial bodies of Kansas towns to unite for an Interstate Commerce Commission investigation. Wichita’s Commercial Club plans a campaign to defend grain growing regions against railroad tariffs, seeking a special ICC agent to probe charges on grain shipments to markets and export centers.

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MIST AT SEVENTY Man seeks new wife amid scandal

Lawrence man Nathan N Brown, 71, faces bigamy charges after marrying a younger Kansas City woman without his first wife’s consent. The case drew crowds as jurors found him guilty while a defense of insanity failed. Nearby items report law students’ failed charity scheme at KU and plans for an electric railway between Galena and Joplin.

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Weather Outlook Sees Clearing Tonight Then Colder Tomorrow

The article notes sunshine and spring air across Kansas today but predicts cloudiness and a much colder night and tomorrow. Across Rock Island and Santa Fe lines in the state, weather is generally clear and calm with temperatures from 32 to 93 degrees above zero, while New Mexico Texas Colorado report clear pleasant to oval conditions.

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Mystery Hat Linked to Pearl Bryan Missing Head

In Green County Indiana authorities received a letter from Pearl Bryan’s parents identifying a hat as hers. The muddy canal remains searched by officers and workmen, draining sections and examining the bottom, with no definitive find yet. Police suspect the head was severed and the body knocked unconscious before disposal.

Pearl Bryan Greencantie Lnd Pearl

Governor Morrill Declines Renomination Bid

In a today interview Governor E N Morrill said he is not a candidate for renomination in the sense of a blower but would like to be renominated. He intends to let his party faithful judge his administration record and stand on it. Other state officers considering re election seek clearer signals on a fight or quitting from the governor.

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Pots 66 000 Inter Vallabie Kansas Avenue Property Purchase

Captain Johnson purchases property in Kansas Avenue for 66000 cash from Mrs Thomson of Dover with plans for a two story Provard brick house in spring. JK Jokover, master in chancery in Santa Fe receivership, invests part of salary in Toy property while Lee Jones plans earnings and a new woven sale. Oliver G. Tauiman & Co operates at 702 Kansas Avenue selling high grade wheels and tools, with repair department. Santa Fe Boats round trip tickets available and tickets on sale February 28 29, good to return February 34.

Kansas Avenue JK Jokover Santa Fe Captain Johnson Th. Tomson Dover Oliver G. Tauiman & Co Kensasavenus Bir Wichita Tickem Saute Fe Roate Querive Anshawnee County State of Kansas Samuel Yracy Platoff Kankes City Ping Co. Corporation Bulcock & Frost Kansad Avenue Tupela Shawneo Katsas Ode New Enya Piano ‘Company Erand Rogan Piano Company Jp Alfie Wlbm Einsfond Plano Company Wang Yiane Upright Srand Plano Upright Grand New England ‘Pino Company Iano Eraud Plano Company Uprist Eran Kalandinna Company Ann New England Plano Company Hallett Cumson Shawne Kansis

International Women Bicycle Race Planned in London

United States France and England to contest a six day female race start April 20 at the Royal Westminster Aquarium London with Miss Frankie Nelson of Brooklyn named early U S entrant. American and foreign riders to sail for England around April 1 amid mounting excitement in track circles.

Billy” Madden United States France England Royal Westminster Aquarium London Frankie Nelson Brooklyn America Taieton Hogland

Ten Pins and Duck Pina Ere Their Long Salt

The text records a bowling night with teams MGA T.A.A. Warao Go and M.G.A. Averages show 1042 to 1018 across two games. Athletic club players include Julio MacDonald D H Martin H C Root A G Martin W Higgson and Dr M L Ward. Ward rolled 32 points in a single game.

T. A. A. Warao Julio MacDonald D. H. Martin H. C. Root A. G. Martin W. Higgson O. Townsand P. J. Hindmarsh ML BK Ward Herman Lescher E. Groderson Dr. Ward Athletic Club ALC. A Aibe MGA TA. A A. A Y. M.C Algy

Ungentlemanly conduct aboard Southern Pacific ride

Passengers refused to pay fare after the conductor demanded payment for an unpaid ticket. The woman and her mother defended the young traveler, retreating to a sleeper and legal action looming. At Morgan City they left the train with the daughter not paying her fare. The scene drew charges of ungentlemanly conduct amid a tense dispute.

Southern Pacific New Orleans Picayune Sam Morgan City

Lady Gay to New York Bench Show then Highland Falls mating

St Louis dog fancier Sam Stannard ships Lady Gay a famed collie to trainer T A Howard for the Westminster Kennel Club bench show in New York City and later to Pierpont Morgan’s Craigston kennels in Highland Falls for mating with Rufford Ormond. Morgan’s stud fee nets him first pick of the litter. Ormond is touted as the world’s great collie.

St. Louis Sam Stannard St, Louis Lady Gay New York T. A Howard Columbus Westhinvier Kennel Club Stadison Square Howard D. Pierpont Morgan Craigston Highland Falls N. Y Mr. Morgan Rufford Ormond J. H. Armstrong St Louis England

Gold At Cripple Creek Transport Ad

The Cripple Creek gold district in Colorado draws many visitors with a promising rush. The Santa Fe Route offers direct service with Pullman sleepers and chair cars, landing passengers in Cripple Creek. Tickets priced for a round trip are on sale February 15 to 19, valid through February 24, with no car change.

Cripple Creek Colorado Santa Fe J. P. Rowley F. H.y Topeka Kan

Maher Maher Postponed Fight Fears For Monday In El Paso

Raw eggs applied to Peter Maher eyes as doctors assess if he can fight Monday. He remains unable to see well and out of training, with Fitzsimmons in strong condition if the bout proceeds. Authorities guard the theater where Fitzsimmons traveled from Juarez. fans depart El Paso amid uncertainty.

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Honolulu Telephone Progress Sparks Daily Usage

Honolulu is progressive in an electrical way with broad telephone use as a daily household necessity. A local butcher calls customers each afternoon to take orders for the next day. Santa Fe Tour offers a round trip fare with tickets sold February 15 to 19 and return by February 24, no car changes.

Wichita Return Santa Fe Tickow Good Honolulu Byers Butcher

Market report from Topeka and Chicago grain and livestock auctions

The market shows active cattle hog and sheep receipts with varied shipments. Prices range from steady to firm for cattle and hogs with May wheat rumored to rise while futures show mixed signals on corn oats and provisions amid Argentina and Europe supply concerns. Shipping and stock exchange notes highlight substantial transport activity and price movement across regions.

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