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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1896
Page
3
A regional item reports that several tons of mouldy books were sent as presents to Chester. Authorities regard the shipment as poorly chosen gifts and note the unusual cargo raising concerns about waste and authenticity of the donor.
Key extracts show residents receiving portions of scientific volumes, with errors and misfiling. The mix includes reports from secretaries, damaged due to mold, and discussions of interchanging volumes to consolidate knowledge. Other items describe law book thefts, a fatal freight train accident, and assorted local notices from March 4.
Boston Athletic Association plans a March 24 departure for Athens Greece to compete April 6 to 16 in the revival of ancient games. Team members John Graham manager T E Burke E J Clarke Arthur Blake F W Lord et al enter all events from sprints to marathon plus jumps and throws with Burke Clarke Blake Lord and others as record holders.
Dan A. Brunet travels to New York to arrange a world heavyweight championship fight between Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Corbett. Stuart claims Fitzsimmons and backers pledge to fight under terms Stuart can secure, offering more money than any club for a limited round contest. Local sporting circles in Datria report this.
Susan B Anthony visits Chicago to sit for a statue by Bea Potter. The life size figure, planned as a model for a future statue of the pioneer crusader, sits in a group with Mrs Gross as Potter works. Anthony will tour and travel westward on Thursday.
Anna Shaw and Kate Addison dispute a financial report as $30.35 shows only $4.95 received by the state treasurer while $0.80 was paid to Miss Shaw by a national officer. The difference stems from book closing dates and a misapplied payment, amid other items on a crowded docket involving local death notices, bank news, Cuban resolutions, and loan offers.
The State Temperance union met at First Presbyterian church with 200 to 300 attendees and adopted resolutions urging strict enforcement of the prohibitory law. Key points condemn the saloon, call for robust public sentiment to support enforcement, and favor state control measures and political pledges to uphold prohibition. A Japanese student, Jokichi Uchida, reportedly died by suicide at Cornell.
Mrs Mary Kreipe sues daughter in law Mrs Maris Kreipe in district court over ownership of the estate left by Conrad Kreipe. She asserts her late husband Conred Franklin and Marie E. claim about 11 000 and that the son signed a contract to defer claims until other heirs are paid. The case centers on who may inherit portions of the Kreipe estate.
Wheat outlook weak with no activity return and bearish news. May wheat around unchanged while corn and oats show slight weakness. Hog and cattle futures rise on strong hog receipts. pork and ribs up, while beef prices mixed. Kansas City and Chicago notes show bearish signals and cautious demand across grains, livestock, and wholesale markets.
Bradstreet's data suggests cautious sentiment with overall price declines. Corn and gate futures show little selling inclination May contracts face pressure. receipts expected to rise with market participants advised to avoid long positions. Early provisions firmed briefly on light demand, then eased due to heavy selling by locals.
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