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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1896

Page

3

Fort Leavenworth troops stage mock river bridge attack

Kansas headlines report a staged assault by Fort Leavenworth forces on the Missouri and Kaw bridges. Infantry and cavalry in fatigue uniforms executed a planned exercise with blank cartridges, banners, and field hospital care. The bridge defense held as troops simulated battle after noon, followed by beer for the soldiers.

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Not Appen dicitis Case At Jeaction Clix

Obscure report from March 11 describes a hospital misdiagnosis of appendicitis on Miss Me mis Keasedy tsp. Surgery by Drs King and Moyer revealed an intestinal obstruction. Patient in very doubtful recovery, condition described as critical and long illness prior.

Jeactron Tarmers

Suspensions Hit Literati Society Members at Otawa and Scranton

March 11 reports Marion Higgins Otawa and Loin Borland Scranton got one week suspensions while Fred Barlend Secinten faces four weeks. Mim Oilie Evane and Scranton tied to medal gatherings during the return term. Authorities condemn the banner protest against President Taylor's orders as indignant members face sanctions. A related note mentions a boy and pintol near Drs. Conray of Pisvewuna with unconfirmed deaths.

Estoratl Neymat Sobetars Emrants Marion Higgins Otawa Loin Borland Scranton Fred Barlend Secinten Mim Oilie Evane Literati Society Taylor Mambare Alesse Ane Pintol

Impuncturable tire claims puncture proof design

A St Louis inventor unveils an impuncturable sod pumpless brckle tire made of a spiral steel spring with duck covering and rubber cement, claimed to be a steel inner tube that fits standard casings without armoring. Describes lacing to adjust rigidity for durability and ride.

Louis St. Louis St. Lonia New York

M E Conference Seeks McKinley Lecture Address

The general committee of the M E conference led by Rev. John Mitchell and F A Arter visited Cagtong to invite ex Gov McKinley to lecture during the conference. A Cleveland district seminarist conference will meet at Jennings Avenue church March 1 and April with Dr S A Steel delivering a talk on Home Life in Dixie During the War.

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Kansas City's Bourbon Boom Ties Up Bonded Whisky Warehouses

Kansas City amid rapid growth as a leading U S whisky hub since July bonded warehouses hold over 100 000 gallons of liquor double last year s figures. Merchants and wholesalers benefit from bulk storage and duty payoff on withdrawn barrels, easing orders and reducing freight and transport costs across Missouri s Sixth Internal Revenue District.

Kansas City Internal Revenue District Missouri

Hillmon jury secured amid limited Topeka presence

The Hillmon case jury was seated near noon with mostly farmers among the panel. Names listed include R E Simons Marysville J H Hatel Seneca Sam Fulton Russell and others from Osborn Bennington Topeka Smith Center Abilene and Belleville. In New York four Bermuda expedition members Gen Calix Garcia Samuel Hughes John Hart and others were indicted by a federal grand jury for taking part in an armed expedition contrary to centrality laws.

Alice Topexa Hillmon Topeke R E Simons Marysville J. H. Hatel Seneca Samuel Fulton Russell Robert Clark Osborne O. H. Shepard Bennington R. B Sell Monument A. Burkhart H. Heater Smith Center J. W. Gibson Abilene J. J. Peck Cogbell Grove John E. McCollough Belleville John Norton Collyer New Youk Calixto Garcia Samuel Hughes John D. Hart John Babazen Bernardo J. Bueno Benjamin J. Guerrera Bermuda Federal Grand Jury Federal Guerrera

Blizzard Deepens With Snow Reaching Local Streets

A snow storm that began several days ago intensified this morning, bringing heavy snowfall and disrupting streetcar service in Ran & Sourm Bexp, Ind. By noon about a foot had fallen and it was still actively snowing.

Ran & Sourm Bexp Ind

Catholic Young Men Movement Aims Local City Hubs

An archdiocesan movement plans a Catholic equivalent of the Young Men's Christian Association. The concept would place a Roman Catholic youth network in each city, aiding strangers, offering employment help, and providing a gathering building for Catholic young men similar to YMCA services.

Archdiocesallusion Human Catholic Church Young Men’s Christian Association Young Men's Christian Association Lim

New Zonal Flag Design Goes Into Effect Soon

Publicity announced today the final flag design for the forty five star United States takes effect on July 4. The new arrangement by Secretary Lemont and Secretary Herbert changes stars to ten rows of four or five, replacing the previous six by eight and seven pattern. Also notes a separate rate adjustment of one dollar per ton for grain shipments via Panama to New York. In other items, George Harrold, a boy tramp, completed 5,100 miles to Oakland and surpassed the wager by $180 while reports of rebellion in Mexico are deemed unfounded.

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Rio Janeiro Lost as Pacific Liner Sinks Fear Grows

In San Francisco on March 11 reports from the Rio de Janeiro, a Pacific mail steamer, indicate increasing alarm over its safety. Company offices are crowded awaiting word while passengers and crew friends grow more anxious and insurers discuss unloading policies.

San Francisco Rio de Janeiro Pacific Mail

Mrs Callies in Rumors of Second Marriage in Atelitia

Reported rumors from Bridgeport about Mrs Callies now Mrs Durmus alleging a second marriage in Atelitia. Claims include intention to stay abroad, a possible split with Mr Cullins over a costly mansion, and that his wealth may be far from vast.

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Bank robbery at Germantown wrecks vault with $70000

Daytox Ohio reports an attempted bank heist at the National Bank in Germantown at 4:30 AM. Giants powder blew the vault open, the 390 pound door was hurled thirty feet. The vault held $70000 in cash and other securities. robbers fled, town aroused, mystery of their escape remains.

Daytox T National Bank Germantown

Cold Wave Persists Across Regions With Warmer Forecast

A fast-decreasing temperature was recorded as midnight reached 30 degrees below yesterday's noon. The wind remains cool with partial cloudiness across Kansas eastern and southern sections. Weather prognosticators expect fair skies and warmer temperatures tomorrow. Santa Fe line areas report general cloudiness while western bands stay clear and cold. Rock Island areas note partly cloudy and cool conditions and Texas remains cloudy and cool. Colorado and New Mexico show cool and clear weather.

Kansas Santa Fe Bandas Rock Island Texas Colorado New Mexico

Western Union declares quarterly dividend amid board actions

The Western Union executive committee recommended a regular quarterly dividend of 11.4 percent. Manhattan Elevated Railway directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14.4 percent. Chicago and Northwestern railroad board declared a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on its preferred stock.

Western Union New Yeas Manhattan Elevated Railway Company Chicago and Northwestern Railroad

NOT EVEN NAPOLEON scan shows Topeka notices and staff changes

Notable items include wartime alliance talk and Jossy’s possible shift, with Santa Fe and Mexican Central personnel moves. Dispatch from Warretonburg reports a Clara Hinkle from Topeka attempting suicide, saved by doctors after abandonment by a lover. Departures from Topeka list several names traveling to cities like Burlington, Los Angeles, Denver, and Omaha. A correction notes J A McClure not affected by March 20 cuts. local laundry ads close the sheet.

Winkie Warreonburg Clara Hinkle Topeka Topeke

Two Sailors Brave Gales Reach Illinois Central Pier

In Curcaco a northeast gale drives a small 30 foot boat into heavy seas off 22nd Street. Two men struggle to keep to the shore and finally reach the Illinois Central Pier at Slate Street as spectators watch the daring rescue attempt amid spray and breaking waves.

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Large Rochester clothing firm files general assignment

Rothechild, Baum & Storm, a major Rochester clothing manufacturer, filed a general assignment this morning. Liabilities are estimated at about 400000, largely owed in New York and Rochester. The article notes a large Chicago retail store investment prompted the move.

Rochester Falls Rocarston Rothechild, Baum & Storm New York Chicago

Freight elevator crash injures four in Tennessee

A freight elevator in the saddlery and carriage shop of W. S. Bruce & Sons fell sixty feet this morning when cables broke. Four men aboard were injured including Gue Chism with a broken hip and an ankle, Sem Bell with other injuries, and one more reported hurt. The incident occurred in Maurms, Tennessee, near the ch 11 area.

Bruce & Sons Maya Gue Sem Bell Lincoln Post

Market reports show mixed grain and livestock prices yesterday

Receipts and shipments across markets varied with beef and lamb prices noted. Cattle, hogs, and sheep markets showed strength or weakness by region, while early export and domestic demand influenced stitch prices and futures outlook. Prices for wheat soybeans and corn fluctuated as traders reacted to government data and export activity.

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