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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1896

Page

8

Chanute Railroad Notes In Personal Items Of Employees

Motes and personal items from Chanute rail workers list absences and arrivals. Nixon takes leave for repairs on engine 118. Woods returns from a long trip and notes matches. Ottawa and Colorado travel mentioned, along with transfers, new appointments, and staff movements within railroad operations. High level notices include agent appointment for Barta Per Rttimyer, Kan. and personnel changes at transportation firms in Chicago and nearby.

Chia Nixon Woods Sényiherr Toghley Hue Ottawa Fineer Cuterado Longhee Barta Pe Kan Vive Shires Tun Aeeriy RL Cherryvale Ann Lettesly Utket Hants Gopiteich Trans Portation Company Chieugn B FQ Fokkurm Timagee Golf Ominrads & Baar Fe Topika

Walp Leaves For One Month Vacation From Santa Fe

In Dure Pennsylvania George D Walp attends the fall meeting of the association of fall way claim agents and leaves yesterday afternoon for a two month vacation. Mrs Walp will visit Chicago New York Albany and Roswell Watat during the trip.

Dure Fallway George D. Walp Santa Py Caet Walp Vrite Chicago New York Albany Rowsen

Nickerson Notes. To Eatitor Tapeks Stain Journal

Fragmented, garbled OCR notes reference engine repairs and railway work, with scattered names and dates. Mentions Ottawa and San Francisco trips, plus a summer tour, a boiler issue, and an amputation note.

Happy Married Life Shocks Family After Dispute

Henry Ogden, a Santa Fe railway employee about 22, returns home to find his wife absent at 220 Adams Street. He assaults his home and destroys furniture, breaking chairs and overturned items. Mrs Ogden escapes and her husband is arrested and jailed after the incident.

Mra Ogden Henry Ogden Tit Adamin Street Oden Geden

Walker Joins Seis in County Jail Rumor Verge of Slur

Unclear OCR draft notes describe Walker joining a group and threats of violence at a county jail. Mentions of Santation Army personnel, Topeka court orders, Kansas City figures, and a planned visit by ex president Harrison amid route conventions. Nearby references to a summer cottage and General Jonas C. Wew.

Harrison St Louis Dartford Wia Suns Harrison Ant Jona C. Wew

Fragmented 19th century ad copy on homes, routes, and goods

Fragmentary OCR text presents mixed advertisements for a Santa Fe route, housing, and retail goods. Mentions Garvey agent and various products including cooking ranges. The readable content is disjointed, with garbled phrases and stray endorsements, typical of old hardware and drugstore listings.

City council halts lower dam franchise talks today

A tense council meeting ends with no instruction to city attorney to draft a new franchise agreement as the lower dam project faces expiration tonight. Members dispute extensions, contracts, and who bears the cost while urging action on power and machinery deals.

Somme Comnclimen Han Conalier Cyinelman Drew Connciman Stephenson Br. Bird Attorney Bird Bartholomew Joan Chiapaking Canneliman Stephenson Erie Cotineliman Lee Couneiltoan Hurgese Counciiloan Eiliett Watts Aim Horne Ae Ebert Brea Wwe Cesechans Skinner

Pepew’s Proposal and Leap Year Ribbon Test

A scrambled 19th century note describes Mr. Depew receiving a marriage proposal. Ribbons and a poem titled Leap Year are quoted with lines about sending back colored bows. The piece ends by noting the writer’s name is unknown and no return address is given.

New York Depew Duper Ted Depew Yu

Seven Lodges in Town Attend Annual Elections

The 640 Fellow lodges of Topeka held their annual elections listing multiple lodges and officers including Mina Cepitola Rebekah lodge and Harmony Rebekah lodge. Names such as Mrs. Willis Jones N G, Me George Stoker N G, and J. W. David appear among the attendees and reps were recommended for D. D. i ME.

Topeka Mina Cepitola Rebekah Mra Becton N. G Addie Goucher Lillie Berton White Bel J. We Hoc Stephens Scribe J. M. Miller FA. Brow Monarch Rebekub Lodge Willis Jones Milissa Shiltinglaw Blanche Johnson Lane Annetta Bartie Harmony Rebekul Lodge George Stoker C Parker Gaines Hastie Wasson Steele Nave Rebekah Wolge Ng Mem Bowen-Stephens Clara Clamberialg Alle Snow Dire Carrie Hanley Marie Riliott Elle Carter Shawnee C. M- Baldwin N.G McCann Reldi Kennety Ala Kelsey T. WA Bird Wehe Richard Thomas Roll R. Davis FA. Snow Southern F. A. Snow J. W. David

St Joseph Stock Yards Property To Be Sold In Chancery

On June 4 in St Joseph the property of the St Joseph stock yard company will be sold under court order. Samuel M. Jarrine and others petitioned, with S Brittain and Samuel M Nave as intervening petitioners. Harry Thete was appointed special master for the sale of the property with the bid set at 20 00. The stock yards have not attracted bidders and the court has appointed further receivers as litigation continues. The sale aims to protect creditors while the case proceeds.

St Jonebh St Joseph Stock Yarde Company Samuel M. Jarrine Oth Talanventius Ino S. Brittain Samuel M. Nave Harry Thete Hosbande Hayle St. Joseph Slickhovinrs

Rush for Divorces Reported in Hazy Court Ruminations

Fragmented item notes multiple divorce filings yesterday with eight cases cited and individuals including Mrs Flyink Ani and Sarah Smt Knog T. Muttington involved. Mentions Janus Clay binket and Judie Hagen among others seeking legal separation, details unclear due to garbled text.

Hazen Flyink Deeres Sarah Smt Knog T. Muttington Judes Hagen Shem Janus Claybinket Ima Judie Hagen

McKinley Faction Plans to Seat Alternate at St Louis

Chicago reports arrangements as Altgeld travels the country under a plan by McKinley managers to seat Teller’s Colorado alternate if the Sliver plank is not adopted. The tactic aims to influence the convention, with Teller aware, while the scene includes a long Altgeld tour and hints of a Democratic ticket. Also promoted is electric bitters as a health remedy with claims of strength and appetite support, sold at local stores.

McKinley St Louis Wallington Jane McKintey Bt de Tkelier Colorado Bolts St Lytle Semithr Teller McKineley Colorado Deleg Altgeld Chicago Southert Tim JK. Jones’ Ure Fifth Street Ransay Aantis

Complaints Over Street Lights On East Fifth Street

Citizens on East Fifth Street protest inequitable electric lighting distribution claiming neglect as lights are placed on Fourth and Sixth streets. Resident TS alleges many residents on Fifth, Lehsid, Lafayette areas have no illumination while others nearby are lit, demanding recognition and fair treatment.

East Fifth Street Pith TS. Williame Journal Lehsid Lafayette Aime

Lost contract over historic drill work in Pepeku case

City Attorney Bird seeks missing contract tied to a drill project by the Diaminead Drill company. The document, dating back 66 years, may have been altered or misplaced, affecting timelines and potential use of funds for completing the work.

Comail Diaminead Pepeku Bird Nakite

Topeka Starts Shows With Karl White Starred Ponies

Karl White leads a Topeka showcase tomorrow featuring three special cars, 30 Slotland potilies, 80 work Norsee and ring horses. The act heads first to Kansas City for a three day run beginning Monday. White planned to avoid exile in Topeka and will license the endeavor. A dozen Topeka residents join the troupe as performers from Larecant's and other circuses, with White previously connected to Farepaugh's company.

Karl White Topeka Kansas City Dave Atchimw Besteiwurd Farepaugh

St Louis Convention Tree Kantiene 1st 1996 Delegates

Fragmented notice describes arrangements for delegates lodging and travel for a Kansas delegation at a St Louis hotel, listing accommodations, railway links, and contact details for officials. The misspelled text preserves names and address fragments amid unclear venue instructions and travel plans.

St. Louis Kantiene Wid Puult Peteney Kansas Horst’s Hotel Evruch Chestacit Missouri Pactile Railway Kansas City J. A. Laon Weasterh Panenger Usent Sissour Fertic Rollwas Atstreet Kunsss City Brompuly

Hires Root Beer Praised as Pure Refreshment

Sparkling with liferich flavor, Hires Rootbeer stands first as nature s purest and most refreshing drink. Best by any test.

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