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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1896

Page

3

Mary Up North Citizens Rights in Kansas Page

Elizabeth Lease comments on suffrage and party matters in Kansas with strong anti partisan views. The column reports residents discuss suffrage, municipal rights, and progressive political questions amid local incidents.

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Died When He Got There J E Wells Dies at Christ Hospital

J E Wells, 87, watchman at Santa Fe paint shops, died at Christ Hospital after Wrights disease, nine hours after arrival. He walked to J J Leeper’s home around 5 am, fell ill, and died at 9 pm without treatment. Lived with W Smith at 11% Klein Street. Funeral pending arrival of Wells’ mother from Saline. Amelia Hiller, 74, died of heart trouble at 1215 West Print, funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from home to Topeka cemetery. Percell Perkey, 2, died of membranous croup. funeral tomorrow at 10 am north of town near Christian Church. D P Boyle preached at last night’s meeting on The Lifting up of the Brazen Serpent. Modern Woodmen degree team to Ottawa. Dr J B Hibben accompanied. John Wolf, son of Charles Wolff, arrested for intoxication. fined 5 dollars. Cal Brewer case to be decided in police court. Arthur Gaines fined 3 dollars for quarrel in front of ladies. W M Davidson, city superintendent of schools, ill with cold risking pneumonia. Laundry ad.

J.E. Wells Christ Hospital Leas J. E. Wells Wright Wells Santa Fe W. Smith Klein Street J. J. Leeper Amelia Hiller West Print Street Topeka Percell Perkey D. P. Boyle Ottawa J.B Hibben John Wolf Charles Wolff Kuneas Avenue Cal Brewer Arthur Gaines W. M. Davidson

Gilmore Wins Easily In Topeka Boxing Show

In Hamilton hall Topeka an athletic event featured Watts versus Finney in a long 10 round featherweight bout. Watts pressed, but Finney’s defense and sharp counters kept him in control. Cain faced Youngman in a crowded ring as Gilmore impressed with wrestling holds and swift takedowns. Attendance was excellent.

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SIMMONS LOOM IN CONDITION FOR FIGHT MEET SATURDAY

El Paso Tex Jan 17 Martin Julian and Jobo J Quinn arrange Saturday noon meeting at the Gem to pick a referee and stake holder for a boxing match. Quinn and Maher on the square. Simmons in good shape and ready to fight. Local crowd awaits Dixon and Bright Eye ovation when they arrive next week.

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Gottliebe Hoffmen Wins Divorce and All Property

District Judge Hazen granted Mrs. Gottliebe Hoffmen a divorce and awarded her the farm, all personal property, and custody of the minor child Michael. she testified her husband Michael Hoffmen beat her and threw her out of their home two miles east of town.

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Court Moves and Shifts Highlight county office updates

Police and court news fill the week with a writ refusal on a robbery trial, subpoenas being reformatted in a felonious assault case, and talk of moving into a new courthouse in ten days. County officials plan open house and seek civic speakers. An American Bank suit and various departures from Topeka and Rock Island are noted along with enlistment at Fort Riley.

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Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat and Cattle Trends

Cuenco reports January 17 market activity with wheat opening slightly higher then easing, corn dull with mixed moves, and provisions posting gains on light stock. Hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts described as fairly active or weak, with Kansas City goods showing declines and varied cattle prices across Texas and native stockers.

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Live Stock Market Letters From Topeka Grain Exchange

Kansas City market reports and reader letters discuss priceings for wheat corn oats and pork. R. P. B. Woodbury secretary explains market quotes reflect best bid offers and daily updates aim for accuracy while readers critique quoted levels.

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