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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
5
In Madison a reporter chats with several men in the city jail and lodging house, uncovering a spectrum of tramp identities from honest workers to seasoned con artists. The piece portrays their backgrounds, reasons for wandering, and varied social roles within the roaming community, highlighting the elusive nature of tramp life and public attitudes.
A special Santa Fe funeral train bore the casket of Mrs. George R. Peck from San Antonio to Chicago, with GC and SF cars and a Milwaukee St. Paul car for attendees. Delegates and family members joined at various stops, choirs offered flowers, and the service will be held at 65 Hellevue Place before interment in Janesville.
Operational changes include William Wilton reporting for duty after illness. George Speer and H A May of Santa Fe on leave for illness and moving family. Engine 15 rakes on passenger trains 11% and 114 while Engine 14 is under repair. W E Erickson relieves switchman on 15 day leave. Manchester engine 685 sent to Ellinwood for passenger service. Yardmaster Robert McCloskey laid off after sprained ankle in Horton yards. Miss Roper dies at 17 years 5 months 18 days from heart disease. services set for March 15 at home. Councilman Bradford withdraws to clear field for Wemend and sew on buttony free of charge.
A Kansas City crowd of 590 heard Captain Jos Waters defend free silver and oppose gold worship at Albert Griffin's silver meeting. Waters pledged a fifteen minute speech at St. Louis and railed at McKinley protectionism, George T. Anthony, and Lucien Baker. He urged action in Kansas politics and critiqued railroads and government jobs as the only thriving industries locally.
John P New of Chautauqua county, released from Lansing state penitentiary, was immediately rearrested on charges of complicity in the 1800 murders of cattlemen Frazier and Gibson in Chautauqua county. The tale ties Texas fever infected cattle, a poisoning in Moline, and knife deaths among Frazier’s herd, with prior confessions and unresolved prosecutions.
Gilbert and Sullivan's The Grand Duke opens at the Savoy to strong reception with blown scenery and costumes. Cast includes Rutland Barrington Charles Kenningham Walter Passmore Beott Fishe Scott Russell Mme Van Palmay Florence Perry Rosina Brandram. The School Board fight dominates Topeka coverage as publishers loom over education politics.
Fragmentary listing notes various items with prices including potatoes figs breakfast bacon and hams. The OCR reads like a dated price sheet from a grocery or market with per unit and per pound figures, indicating a mid century advertisement.
In Topeka, rivals spread rumors to curb Prof Samuels presence while he solidifies ties with locals. Advertisements and a new home at 516 West Tooth Street signal intent to stay, alongside modest glasses and fittings fees. Local shoppers urged to verify claims themselves.
Quaxtico Virginia March 12 The tight house tender Maple with President Cleveland aboard passed here this morning between 2:50 and 8 o clock. The vessel steamed past Wide Water station and dropped anchor. The president accompanied by Col Rives and Commodore Lamberton joined them and the party started for the colonels blind at daylight. Snow has cleared to bright crispness and ducking prospects look good.
Manyon's Improved Homeopathic Remedies claim rapid relief for catarrh headaches stomach troubles and neuritis. They offer free medical advice from Professor Mougon at 106 Arch Street Philadelphia with claims to cure kidney piles nervous debility female complaints and more.
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