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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR describes a local event titled Fantastic of Mores aucarric with unclear references to EC Critrig and French Margces. Readable names or places are not established. details are sparse and uncertain.
The account centers on the controversial death of Moree beret amid Britain’s campaign in Africa. Reports tie his demise to anti British sentiment and a broader holy war rhetoric, with observers debating if the casualty signaled a larger conflict. The piece traces cables and reactions from Paris and London, noting anti-English sentiment and calls for resistance near Dongola.
Antonio Maria de Vallambene, known as the Marquis de Mores, rose to fame as a daring western cattle magnate. He bought 16,000 acres near Medora, built a town, hotel, and packing house, and planned a vast cattle empire from the Dakota range to ship meat via his own refrigerated supply chain. His bold schemes included double counting cattle and aligning with patrons to create a national meat network, while facing the hazards of frontier life and the West’s rough cowboys.
New York July 19 amatuer championship games at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island will draw golfers nationwide. The USGA oversees play with radical rule changes, a 16 player field, and a final thirty two hole match determining the winner. Named clubs include Newport Chicago St Andrews and Brookline with contenders such as MacDonald Tweedy Sands Leis and Fenn among many. The event promises a wide open race with top players from Philadelphia Boston and New Jersey aiming for the cup.
A fragmentary feature describes silvery splinters and peculiar gilding in a 19th century fair setting. It notes new race gilding, sugar and cream themes, and delicate butterfly imagery. The passage references fashion and stage elements, with scattered names and places, but the text is largely garbled and difficult to parse for clear facts.
Tiny yacht crews prepare for the Seawanhaka Trophy event as they race the international contest. Skippers, boats, and sponsors from multiple clubs gather for the prominent regatta, aiming to showcase seamanship and speed on challenging courses.
In New York on July 10 the rivalry over the Americas Cup revival heats up. Canadian entrant GH Du fhe of Montreal promises a new push amid debates among 27 defenders, including El Heirieand rivals Riverstow and Treach, as trials narrow the field and course formats for the first international races in Ogatar Bay.
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