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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1896
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment lists military home records, censorship concerns, and scattered names. It references depot constraints, vetting processes, and alleged payments, with unclear dates, places, and personnel. The text appears as a damaged historical note on wartime administration and procurement.
A garbled fragment places Atowison and Joery amid a rooftop incident involving a creature or device atop Bekuan’s fishers Spee Reedy. The scene crosses with Grilles, Hy, and Lemor as quotes and revived text hint at a puzzled narrator addressing a caretaker figure.
In Atchison and Wichita a married man faces police action after a dispute over a milling matter. The story notes fines, arrests, and court proceedings with names and places including Atchison, Wichita, and Bassett. It mentions a dairy like cash sums and mill ownership conflicts as the case unfolds at public sale and in police court.
The report notes Florence Gritteg’s legal actions stretching over two weeks amid ongoing efforts for the opening of a main street project at Tenth Street and Fourth Avenue. The dispute involves law and local papers with court actions possibly enjoining publication.
A garbled report describes a meeting about a telephone plant and service, mentioning the Harrison company and Abilene stakeholders. The text references monthly charges and customer service topics tied to local utilities, with unclear details on participants and actions.
A chaotic scene at a town dance club saw seating and staff confusion as mixed White and Colored groups pursued the same club name. Police investigated a disorder incident, with notes of arrests for shooting and public disturbance.
Racing news from New York and Philadelphia recounts a proposed $10,000 three year old stakes at Sheephead Bay with participants Brosh Eder Jady Inez One T Love and others. Other sports notes include baseball results from Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland Washington Cincinnati Chicago and Boston with scores and lineups.
A new Salvation Army branch, styled as an army, has been formed in New York under Colonel Hadley with Posemaster Thomas O. James as treasurer. The report notes construction activity in Lewington area and mentions a drama about butter waters and pricing at five cents per package.
Palace team lost two games in Emporia on Wednesday and Thursday as officials halted one match. Players fought hard in the first half, but errors and strong opposition sealed the Maroons' fate.
The report outlines rescheduled events and lineups across Topeka and Emporia, noting baseball and track activities, including team rosters, positions, and anticipated performances. It mentions irrigation of fields and upcoming races at Holton and municipal gatherings, with officials preparing for the Tall meeting and horse show.
Veterans and dignitaries gathered in Gettysburg to unveil Meade and Hancock statues financed by Pennsylvania. A full ceremony featured draped figures, artillery salutes, speeches by state and military leaders, and marching units from Pennsylvania and beyond.
A condemned inmate, Joseph Wildrath, was executed this afternoon at the county jail. Witnesses describe a tense scene as the executioner conducted the hanging, with the inmate loudly protesting and calling out in his final moments. The cause of death was listed as death by hanging following the formal sentence.
A garbled New York speculation piece hints at Silverite positions on conventions and a proposed 16 to 1 ratio. It mentions Kentucky and Kansas Silverites and a call for a posting of a concrete plan, though details remain unclear due to text corruption.
The article notes the Santa Fe route for St Louis with tickets sold June 13 and mentions depot offices and tolls. It references new doors at the State House by J C Holland state architect, upcoming construction plans, and a Madison school cadets operetta at Hunton hall.
Governor Aleed attended a grand reception and met Belhis at the depot with a band and three military companies. A large concourse gathered as state officials and staff members arrived. The event centered on the cornerstone ceremony for the new asylum for the insane, a handsomely dedicated cite.
Lawrence June 4 Forty two graduates from the University law course passed the regular examination and are admitted to practice in the supreme court. The list includes Clark S Berner Fort Scott Anna May Hereridae Lawrence Petty Wid Brady and many others from cities such as Topeka Philadelphia and Lawrence with various state and local ties.
A seriously injured engineer, Dwelley, 45, sustained severe burns to the upper body in an explosion at the Reform School. He has long served as an engineer at the school and resides on Quincy Street.
A brief local item lists Maester worker James Keston and W J White with roles and fines, plus names L Courtney Jeanest Maller, Jutin Prescott, TA Rieck, Gay Vetines, and Ira Guer ek. The notice ends urging readers to subscribe to the JOURNAL.
Fragmented local notes mention University of Michigan alumni living in Missouri and Topekans visiting Kansas City. Snippets reference court actions, a $5,000 judgment, a Chicago-bound visit, and health updates on A D Muritard with uncertain prognosis.
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