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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1896
Page
12
A noisy, fragmentary report describes Fourth of July preparations, street scenes, a weathered uptown parade, and assorted local incidents. It mentions police activity, a staged collapse, community notices, and nearby civic chatter as residents brace for Independence Day events.
In readable lines the text describes forced march and emaciation during a tense encounter. It names no clear people or places and contains many garbled words. The fragment hints at hardship and restraint amid a likely military action.
A garbled account notes plans for a Sunday gathering at the Commercial Hotel with promises of music, dinners, and dancing. It mentions Mr Long and an orchestra, teasing a lively event tomorrow while describing a faded scene of attendees and a casually festive mood.
A disorderly incident on Kaneg street ends with William Milder detained after a chaotic confrontation near a public union hall. Police tie up a suspect pair, describe a disturbance in progress, and note Milder’s claim of residence over in Leavenworth. The report mentions a neighbor as a witness and references a prior event in the same neighborhood.
A garbled OCR piece references Teller as a political target in Lanit Mich and Victor’s seat. It mentions Speaker Reed and a New York dispatch dated June 8, noting political tension and potential campaign dynamics amid a changing public clampdown.
An article surveys chorus girls in Vienna at the Conservatory era, noting starting salaries of around 250 dollars monthly for new singers and rising scales as careers advance. It highlights earnings in different theaters and mentions prominent European performers as examples.
A curious two room box house once lived in by Dr. Anton Smith and family on a corner lot near Quincy and Crane streets is described. Built from packing boxes with heavy boards, the home stood for years as the Smiths faced poverty and hardship while pursuing a novel life in Topeka. The account recounts the family era, the community reactions, and later events around the property and its inhabitants.
An advertisement touts Dr. Humphreys No 24 as a brain tonic for fatigue from mental strain and overwork, with No 10 for indigestion and No 21 also recommended. It claims these remedies build up the body, restore brain activity, and address rose cold symptoms, though the copy is garbled and promotional.
A week long fifth American whist congress opens June 22 at the Oriental Hotel in Manhattan. Hundreds of players from clubs nationwide will compete with distinguished guests including Kate Wheeler and Cavendish Thorpe Jones, while Nicholas Frowse Trist of New Orleans is expected among notable entrants.
The report lists future bouts: Ted Alvsanter leading Paddy Silvin's adals, with White and Griffo set to defeat Albany on July 12. Contenders include Tommy Trasg of Austria challenging Sat Braudeoght, Corbette Borkewasts at 140 pounds with $3,000 on the line, and Pat Daley of New York facing En Gorter.
A garbled page reports cycling events and chess in Europe with references to Morin and Le Volo in Paris and a Grand Prix in Piria July 5 and 12. It mentions Copenhagen chess dates August 5 to 14 and notes a Philadelphia crackdown on extremists possible fines.
Sunday train to Ottawa arranged by Santa Fe route to serve Chautauqua residents. Train departs Topeka Sunday morning, arrives Ottawa around 9 36. Return from Ottawa leaves about 5 PM, arrives Topeka 11 45 PM. Round trip fare one dollar fifteen cents. Ticket office at depot open two days. W Garvey agent. Marshall's band to play open air concert Garfield tomorrow afternoon.
A thoughtful woman argues society’s afternoon tea scene erodes real friendship. She notes seasons end, familiar bonds thin while new acquaintances appear, and social duties replace meaningful exchanges. The piece laments superficial norms and urges preserving genuine ties.
Women urged to eat fruit to improve skin tone with strawberries pineapple currants and greens sparking a regimen of daily baths and exercise. A raspberries preservation method is shared and a joke about a Sunday school teacher closes the column.
A profile lauds Tim Murphy as unmatched in his field. The piece outlines how he won a casting battle for a major play, facing opposition from Thorns and Ricki, and how critics doubted his youth could carry the demanding part.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Broadway era production and star Murphy facing offstage issues. It mentions delays, substitutions, and onstage mishaps with props and comedic moments. References include Time boy London War, the Pike bene Wash Washington 1584, and a troupe led by Lagranie.
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