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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1896
Page
5
An old style storefront ad boasting best goods and unmatched prices. It lists various produce items and groceries though much is garbled, emphasizing value and broad stock from fluus to various fruits and staples.
A conference result promises employment for about 200 men at the Santa Fe mine in Orage City. The pledge comes as miners and officials discuss expansion, with talks noting increased wage and work opportunities. Local officials urge caution as plans proceed and rail access is considered.
Sheriff reports no word on Clark and Childs as a tense scene unfolds with a man described as a large mark and gun in a city area. The incident centers on a pistol threat and a search through a house scene, with unclear further details and a tense standoff described.
A fragmented 19th century notice reports Mrs Wellman in a state of mental disturbance at a Mexican Central facility. The piece mentions witnesses, an insanity adjudication, a hat purchase, and other odd, loosely connected events surrounding her confinement.
Time Works Wonders reports a Topeka man received a large package from the post office claiming a prize. After examining a bronze medal bearing Columbus and a World’s Fair theme, the man fainted while a friend looked over parchment notes. The event ties to a Shawnee County exhibit in Champarc Bay and a supposed medal presentation.
Kansas Republicans survey potential leaders as they discuss Willan af Binley for president and names like Lambert of Emporia and Duvessinie Valleys Like city for speaker or district attorney. Other figures mentioned include A Clements and Charley Elliott with city treasurer Capyper noted as possible post candidates.
The Moperson race centers on county control with supporters aligning to the administration. Jim Simpson backed by local figures contends for the nomination but faces a stiff challenge from Stranwor. Primaries are Friday afternoon and the convention Saturday morning as candidates vie for the Tepresentativs seat.
Wyandotte politics stir as candidates emerge for state senate and city council. Nat Bernas notes Burns a likely candidate while projections place Harris and Curry in county discussions.
A jumble of short items from Potwin and Topeka covers local happenings. Mentions Grubbs voyage, Miss Perkins, a bicycle incident, a city dump hearing, teachers at the high school, life of Jim Lane, an injured person improving, a cyclone dream, post office anecdote, and plans for commencement and social events.
A circular from St Paul citizens committee reports the western association favoring a one cent rate for railway travel. The Paul transportation committee supports the idea, aiming for satisfactory rates for all associations. The note mentions a 80 day period and questions of which group governs the rate setting.
The district held a convention with candidates from Republican and Democrat sides. Substantial support favored Nitorm for office, while Kinatoue and others faced opposition. Debates centered on free silver and regional leadership as crowds backed popular figures like Lupiter amid tense party dynamics.
Four Topeka youths started today on a western bicycle tour led by Secretary Front wardall. The quartet will ride from Topeka toward Salt Lake City, passing Salina and aiming for Juneau City, with a return plan by rail from St Louis. Last year the riders went to South Dakota. The Missouri Pacific trains will be used for travel to St Louis, with arrivals and connections noted en route.
Reported by a lieutenant the First resident ON. G. ordered 2 special bear guards along the Tawer Cotumta river to protect fishermen from threats. Cannery men fear growing tension with many locals and officials urging a resolution to avoid broader clashes.
The Santa Fe Home Road advertises travel to Se Lavia with round trips from Kansas City to St Leonte. Tickets sold June 23 and 13 for 35.50 round trip, with lodging options in Plenty of ag Sool rooms. Also mentions Pearieus Steam Laundry services and a laundry note about shirt colors not fading.
Two temperance and prohibition organizations press candidates to define their liquor positions. They plan to publish Q A responses from nominees, with printed answers to questions on enforcement, resubmission, and temperance laws. Candidates must state support or opposition to enforcement and reevaluation of prohibitory statutes.
An OCR damaged ad extols Stussys Dyrpenela Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach issues. It touts a vegetable formula with digestive benefits and claims relief from gastric distress, touting a “seals & eewy” claim and offering direct purchase from The Stuart Co. in Marshall.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal talk of Yale beverages and student dining, with scattered references to professors, preparations, and a panel of male figures. Mentions of Connecticut and New York are tangled in a garbled field, showing a snapshot of campus life with uncertain outcomes and unclear events.
A fierce tornado devastates Chattanooga on June 10 striking homes and factories. Reported deaths include El Lota and a Black man identified as a local worker. several others are injured. Emergency crews assist survivors. damages hit the Bashir factory and nearby areas. Public notices advertise sales and local events as the city reels from the disaster.
Fragmented OCR text reports multiple local crime trials and sentences. Names such as Kepies, Major Hades, William Durfet, Joan Boyle, and Henry Stork appear with varied offenses including theft, armed robbery, and murder. Several defendants face terms of years, with references to locales like Lansing and Topeka and institutions including a police and hospital context. The piece reads like a garbled court record summary with multiple individuals and outcomes implied.
Memorial services were held in the lodge rooms of the Bika. The chief address was delivered for Roland Reed. The procession escorted by the depot and Elka departed at 6d over the Southwestern thermometers, taking the body to Philadelphia.
A garbled press item notes Governor Biles and party figures in Washington and Chicago discussing nominee prospects. It mentions Horace Builgs as a proposed ticket head, Ottawa Chautauqua tickets, and Missouri Pacific round trip fares from Topeka Kansas for June travel. It references train service over Topeka and local plumbing firm EB Chaney in Topeka.
A fragmentary OCR line recalls a diary entry about cures for a grave sore and a reference to Aver aske and sarsapaziliz, claiming fame from cures years ago. The readable text hints at medical elixirs and early treatment lore, with unclear context or dates.
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla touts its unmatched cures and claims a medal at the 1883 World’s Fair for its blood purifying record. The text notes many imitate the remedy but cannot imitate the record.
Mat tings advertise furniture floor coverings with fogged humor and odd spellings. Prices range from 4.00 to 24.00 for full yard rolls. A wide selection of patterns and linoleums are offered. See here full, bright, and good design at Gurworth window.
Curtains and tapestry hangings from the Nottingham line are cut to bargain prices in a clearout sale. Prices range from six to seven dollars and up to five dollars per pair for remaining stock. Selection includes white voile and silk fortierre patterns once valued at fifteen to twenty five dollars.
Drapery poles in enamel white mahogany walnut and oak with fine trimmings. Prices range from low to medium and elegant options. Includes mention of mice kind as a humorous note.
The Siderris present bamboo curtains to screen porches from summer heat. They note relief for those suffering from heat and provide where to find them, including prices and sizes. Curtains are imported, ready to hang, and priced at 61.75 per 40 by 6 feet stick, with curves at 92.09.
Veranda Furnishings presents perch chairs rockers and settees in attractive styles and at prospective prices. Rustic elegance and simple construction highlight the offerings. Strong emphasis on durability with ash and hickory materials noted.
Gurs produce bedroom suits in fine Rapids country outputs, with strong construction. The dealers in the United States offer eight piece sets from $18 to $752, guaranteed and sold through reputable outlets.
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