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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1896
Page
3
A Missouri seller faces trouble as a large quantity of picture tubes is offered, with local buyers urged to act. Officials caution potential purchasers about authenticity and sourcing as the sale proceeds.
A garbled history of debts and lawsuits centers on a Wichita photographer demanding $125 payment. The text references George Dixon, potential lawsuits, and various obscure names, Planes and conspiratorial hints about a Yale connection, leaving the core demand and parties unclear.
Unclear OCR text alleges a violent incident involving Betsy Sanders of Mortheart Weadlor and Cathy Veer Tuslaeret. Calvin Mester or Bandera allegedly placed a threat or attack, with Sanders and others present. A ten year old and a Verdent Forvesand figure appear in fragmented notes.
Ottawa notes a community Children’s Day festival with organized activities and local leaders presenting events. The program highlights performances, games, and a focus on youth participation, featuring speakers and scheduled fare from early afternoon through evening.
Uproar over punishment of Juice Vandivert follows a contentious court session in Larned where Vandivert faced contempt for refusing a court order. He is set to apologize before the supreme court as part of the judgment, with details of the case linked to municipal matters and local governance.
Henry Brown of Winfield died suddenly during a cyclone storm in Barton County area. The report notes the whirling wind and damage described in the local notices, with details about the fatal event and impacted property.
Fragmented wires describe a tumult of events in Leavenworth and nearby towns including a hospital scene, a recovering Major Hook, and a fire at a home. Other items mention land disputes, agricultural notes, and local court actions with scattered names like Decker Wyre and Frank Whitain.
Fragmentary report recounts a legal matter involving a figure named Avbirngene and a party settlement with Justice J. It mentions rewards, a Pyramid group, weather-storm disruptions, initiations, note repayments, and farmers in An Surv threatening conflict. Multiple names and events scattered across an unsettled scene.
Washington announces retirement of Satulli amid a political crisis involving Jose and Monsimore Patconio titlar arch Sern Ok Acweida. Appointments stalled as Archbishop Palcodloc delays until formal court actions conclude. Long-standing ties with Canadian and Italian entities noted, while prices on military goods and local services rise.
A passenger missing after the Drummynd Castle liner Thummond Case bound from Cape Town to London struck a reef near Finisterre. Survivors reported chaotic scenes as the steamer sank in high winds, with lifeboats and crew struggles detailed. Rescue efforts continued as officials sought clarity on the ship’s fate and the missing passenger, Miss Bennett, amid conflicting reports and delayed cables from the sea disaster.
Sunday service to Ottawa via Santa Fe route to accommodate riders preferring a holiday trip. The schedule notes a departure from Toa city on Sunday morning arriving near 9 AM and returning in the evening, with a single day trip option and offices open for inquiries.
Very severe storm with heavy rain and high winds struck Caldwell at 4 a.m. Wednesday, toppling a water tower and the First Baptist colored church from their foundations. One man, Presloh, six miles northwest, was killed by lightning. his wife and six children survived. Reports note Nebining and Mire were badly shocked, and two others were struck by lightning during the event.
Munyon's Improved Homoeopathic Remedies advertise near instant relief for rheumatism insomnia stomach trouble headaches and female complaints. The ad lists cures for rheumatism dyspepsia neuralgia piles and other illnesses with free medical advice from Prof Munyon at 1506 Arch Street Philadelphia and notes a separate cure for each disease.
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