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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1896

Page

8

Prisoner Edward Metcald in dire jail illness

A jailed burglar Edward Metcald, aged around 49, lies gravely ill in the county jail hospital. He suffers from a fatal disease and long delayed medical care, with rotting flesh and bone decay visible. Sheriff Kepley seeks county funds to move him to the hospital for treatment or trial for surgery.

Merosis Taafelan Jengilien Edward Metcald Howard Stora McDousill Flores Lila Ea Joona McDonald Stephan Kepley County Poor Farm

North Topeka News Mixed on Saturday in Rangas City

North Topeka notes visitors including Mise Mattie Payne in Rangas City over the weekend. Jove Anderson and C J Schilling socialize with Alma friends. David Harrord returns from Ohio to make North Topeka home. A local wedding is hinted for next Thursday. An accident involving a wheel slip is described along with a prior similar injury near the same time. Local merchants advertise groceries meats and wares. A Republican First Ward caucus is scheduled for Tuesday evening to nominate fifteen delegates for the March 4 county convention.

Mise Mattie Payne Rangas City Jove Anderson C.J. Schilling Alma Ohio David Harrord North Topeka Aysio Erie Puyemunte Mappogedia Gungadae Mr. Golug E P. Harris H. Geller Kansas Avenue Magnet A.J A. J. Kane & Co First Ward Fire Station No. 1 Republican County Congress Aaros Shumz A. C. Wallace M.C. Holtaun W. BE. Stewart

High in the Air on City Corner Skyscraper计划

Rumors say Marshall Field owns the northeast corner of State and Madison Street. A syndicate negotiates a 99 year lease to erect a modern skyscraper. Henry Dibbieo is handling talks with an estimated value of 1 million dollars and potential 50 000 per year rent.

Cercaco State Madison Streety Marshall Field Henry Dibbieo

Spinning Spinsters plan new bicycle uniforms

The Spinning Spinsters bicycling club will select a costume master at the next meeting after securing fabric samples from Franc McMillan and Miss Jessie Mi Sexwwa. The group plans to ride through spring wearing new outfits as towers begin to bloom.

Franc McMillan Jessie Mi Sexwwa Secresary Capisin

Limekiln Club Plans Obstructive Action in Debate Session

In a Detroit Press excerpt, Limekiln club members discuss filibuster tactics and threats of obstruction to delay important national matters. The president imagines a drastic response, detailing harsh actions toward opponents and warning of continued prep to defend the country’s business amid apathy and dissent within the group.

Brother Gardner Inez Limekiln Start of Arkansaw Cass Dis Club Cohneckshun United States Penstock Sundown Jackson de Rey, Ponstook Givendam Dover Shindig Watkins Smend Samuel Shin Anarchy Sir Tesan Walpole Lord Cornwallis Skimmerhorn Cushin Presidin

Unprecedented Beat in a 70 Degree Turn

A fragment from the Detro it Tribune notes a remarkable shift as a thermometer climbs to 70 degrees. The snippet hints at bustling activity and travelers turning away from belongings, marking an unusual weather related scene.

Detrois Tribune

Expert View: Dad Explains Running Account in City Purchases

In the Louisville Courier Journal, an Expert View explains how a running account works. The piece notes a father guiding his son through open accounts and frequent purchases while a mother shouts in the street. it emphasizes budgeting and consistent spending habits.

Keese Louisville Con tier-Journal

Pollock and the Venezuelan Case Linked to Oxford Laureate

Sir Frederick Pollock, preparer of Great Britain's statement in the Venezuelan dispute, is Oxford's professor of jurisprudence and a noted literary figure. The piece highlights his lineage, career, and influence, alongside notes on the American School of Classical Studies in Athens and its Greek government concessions.

Great Etonna Trinity College Cambridge Lincoln'’s Inn Oxford Frederick Pollock Lew Quarterly Review Alpine Club Honea of Commons George N. Curzon Mary Lotter England Athens Fathers of the Classics American School of Classic Studies American Institute of Archeology Olympiam Mount Lycabottns Athend

American School at Argos Reports Ancient Temple Discovery

The American school at Argos will offer a year long, tuition free term for eligible students, with Greek art, language, and architecture taught under favorable conditions. A notable dig at Argos uncovered what may be the oldest standing temple columns, with further details to be published. Professor Charles Eliot Norton chairs the trustees, Dr Roses D. Richardson directs, with Dr Charles Waldstein and Professor Benjamin Wheeler as faculty. The article also notes terminology on Turkish identity and governance.

Ciliing Anns Argos Charles Waldstein Benjamin L Wheeler

Hackney denounces trusts in Ohio leader pick column

Col. Joseph Benson Foraker of Ohio is named as the ideal Republican to lead the nation. The missive, signed by “An Old Stager,” criticizes Republican tariff policy and corporate power, urges reform, and predicts Col. Hackney’s Topeka visit on a business mission ahead of the Wichita state convention.

Standard of Company W. P. Hackney Kansas Cleveland Topeka Standard Oil Company Bill Hackney Lie Cleveland Recorder Col. Hackney United States Haydn Blaine Harrison Harrigan John Sherman Os Brice Repubicans Lincoln Chase Seward Frumbull Sumner Doville Philiips Beecher Garrisue McKinley Red Allison Iscus Bonda England Senate New York Ulm Joseph Benson Foraker Ohio White House Colousi Hackney Wichita Columbia Hartford Annie Pope Manufacturing CO ST. Louis

Populist Party Calls Kansas Voters to Convention

Breidenthal of the Populist State central committee issues an appeal to Kansas voters. He urges support for a monetary system favoring silver coinage and criticizes the gold standard, high prices, unemployment, and corporate power, inviting participation in selecting delegates to the party conventions.

Popullst Dowbrtal Ques Breidenthal State Central Committee Kansas

Nashua Society Stir Over Humorous Stage Incident

A Nashua theater pantomime caused a city uproar when Miss Nelile Holt kicked a Roman helmet on stage during a charity performance for the Emergency hospital. About 100 youths witnessed the incident as the helmet was repeatedly kicked into the air, drawing lively gossip and leading some mothers to withdraw their daughters from future shows.

Nashus Balle Nasaua N. W Nashua Nastua Nelile Holt Miss Holt Nestua Wumule

Masons Know Who to Shoot Says A U Sherman

At a Wichita Masonic meeting A G Sherman of Topeka relates a tale about the Lewelling legislature. He says committees identified Mason supporters on both sides, so if firing occurred next morning they would know who to shoot. The recount emphasizes calm organization after a tense day.

A. U. Sherman Wichita A. G Sherman Topeks

Temperance Sunday Sermon Attacks Open Saloon and Liquor Policy

Rev. Mr Embree led a temperance sermon at AI E church urging prohibition and criticizing Gov Morrill’s administration. He warned against importing a Torolan age liquor regulation and pointed to German drinkers while denying excess. The State Temperance Union outlines next week’s convention in March.

Embree Union Embees Morrill Germany Ills

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