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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1896

Page

8

Afternoon call leads to farm work offer

Brent Troup, praised for his honesty, is singled out after a police station coffee moment. An officer asks if any men will work on a farm. all lodgers but one have left. The strong young man hesitates, slips out, and declines the chance, prompting Captain Garri to remark that it’s typical of them.

Brent Lodgere Gariir Diesert Navy New York Ledger Pasteur Lan Tully New York Herald

New Hen Arrives Adds Egg Like Pickle Size

A black hen belonging to Hed the Switchings lays an egg nearly the size and shape of a medium pickle. The hen, nearly one year old, has produced three eggs this past year and shows signs of occasional broodiness. The piece notes her singing, a piano box vest, and reference to local businesses Peerless Steam Laundry and Anhenger-Busch food rink with ads.

Leo Sne Abs Mr. Hinckiey Ransus Tencants Pearless Steam Laundry Std Anhenger- Busch

Minneapolis society woman debuts on Varity stage at Proctor's

Ione Fulmer Newhall of Minneapolis wife of Dr William M. Newhall appears at Proctor's theater on Twenty third Street. She plans songs including Just think of It The Tulip and Gathering Cowalip Greens and discusses wearing tights, saying she will do it if needed but prefers to delay.

New Youk Sirs Ione Fulmer Newhall Minneapolis Whiliam M. Newhall Proctor's Theater Twentythird Street Ninth Street Proctor Tighia Mes Newhall

Gaines seeks new trial in manslaughter case

In Gaines' behalf an effort to secure a new trial for ex policeman Galnez convicted of manslaughter is expected. A man alleges he spoke with a juror who supposedly said Gaines should be convicted. The defense also claims seven jurors followed Gaines to the jail after conviction to observe him behind bars. Such claims will underpin the motion for a new trial.

Efferte Jaliceman Galnez Gaines

The Dog Harvest Tax Collectors In City

The sanitary force reports a rich harvest from dog tax collection in the city during February. Officers are visiting every house as collectors press on. McConnell leads the force with about $100 raised, urging respectful treatment to gain compliance.

Seultars Ie McConnell

Poe's Cottage May Move to Central Park

Park Commissioner McMillan and Senator Gay draft a bill to Albany to authorize New York City to buy Edgar Allan Poe's cottage at Fordham. The measure requests a $50 appropriation to cover removal and reerection costs, with the cottage currently at Westchester County on the Kingsbridge road.

Litie Central Park New York Park Commie Siouer McMillan Senator Gay Albany Edgar Allan Pou Fordham Ous Westciedter County Kingsbridge Road Thorounglfare

Australian Wheat Crop More Plentiful Than Expected

Reports from the steamer Monowai indicate the Australian wheat harvest is larger than prior estimates. New Zealand crops are also said to have outperformed early forecasts. In California and sour markets, dealers anticipate fewer shortfalls than feared, suggesting a brighter grain outlook amid improved overseas yields. A separate court case notes William or Rough Heady fined $50 and costs for assault. Morfin, injured by a beer bottle in January, remains hospitalized but attended the recent trial. Dr. D. A. Houser, a noted Kan doctor, will lecture next Friday and Saturday.

San Francisco Monowai California New Zealand William Or Grover Charles Mucha Morfin North Topeka

Auditor Gillett's Plans In Colorado And New York

Colorado plans by Marian William E. Gillett, Santa Fe general auditor and vice president of Midland Terminal, include supervising a Cripple Creek National hotel project, buying heavy Mogul engines, and relocating to New York for banking. He aims to quit railroading after May and focus on western interests and hotel construction.

Colorado New York Railroad News Marian William E. Gillett Santa Fe Midland Terminal Railway National Hotel Cripple Creek Gillett Steys Denver Santa Fo Colorado Midland Empire State Great Gold Camp Fourth and Bennett Avenue W.S. Strtton Pueblo J. J. Mclenry Chicago Crippie Croek Jim Agent M. Foulke RJ. Perker Snata Meriden Trun

St Louis Century Theater to Seat 2500 in New Block

Chicago men Al Huymao and Will 4. Bavis secure the Century theater in St Louis now under construction. Located in the Century block beside the old Pope theater, the project aims for completion as a premier modern building with a Georgia marble facade. Estimated cost 1.5 million dollars and seating capacity set at 2500.

Chicaze Chicago al Huymao Will Bavis Century Theater St. Louis Pope Theater Gene

Wall Paper Trust moves to dissolve after failure to pay dividends

Large stockholders in the United States wall paper trust push to dissolve the corporation over its failure to pass out dividends on eight million dollars of preferred stock. Internal dissensions reportedly arise as wall paper manufacturers holding preferred bonds unite to wind up the affairs. Steam Laundry at 112 and 114 West 12th Street subscribes for the Journal.

New York United States Wallpaper Trust Wall Paper Peerles

Heat sweep Australia as record temperatures kill livestock

News from Australia reports extreme heat across New South Wales with Sydney at 119 degrees and other colonies above 100. Western New South Wales sees many deaths from heat, including cattle and birds, amid hot winds. A six year old girl reportedly dies of typhoid after exposure to a man’s breath. Pasteur’s illness and bravery noted, along with a public dinner incident and references to medical theories. The Alaska Mill and Mining company charter filed for Fort Scott with capital of 10000 dollars and listed directors.

San Francisco Australia New South Wales Sydney Victoria South Australia Bourke Horace Fort Scott

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