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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1896

Page

5

Amid Railroading Claim, Two Men Reinstated

Biave Been Reinstated as It Now Appears They Were Not Guilty of Defrauding the Company Other Railroad News Pertaining to Kansas Men and Matters Agent Wile and Conductor Ryan discharged for implication in a hay shipment fraud have been reinstated. Wile and Ryan appealed to General Superintendent Mudge in Topeka who investigated and found no real involvement. Ryan learned the cars were reportedly empty. Wile had not prepared way bills but received a satisfactory explanation. Wile placed at Hunnewell and Ryan assigned to run head before his re discharge. West Pardy Wellington Freight Clerk Igon and Yardmaster Cook will not be reinstated.

Wile Ryan Panta Fe Cherokee Strip Wellington Hyan Cams Topeka Mudge Cate Wila Notte Don Agenington Hunnewell Hyan Bia Re Douse West Pardy Igon Yardwaeter Cook District Court Ts Templar Marshall’ Band Col. A BH. Pearsoll Fort Scott Union Mining Company Galena Supreme Court E. Gann Maron Sharitt United States Etreult Court Limest Uutmen Thomas Keene Bute C. A Cassius Merganthaler Naturali Iia Echmar Prorat A. D. Hubbard Hamlton Printing Company Hamilton Lee Jovies The Elks Lee Titty Nave New State Temperance Union Keene C. Knowles Julia M. Clark Kansas Avenue Hazen Raymond Hitt Hitt Sloan State House EH. Snow Hamilton Printing Company Baker Street Railway Company Potwin E. G. Smith Banta Fe W. A. Coats Arkafisas Valley Town and Land Company Job Goode Kiela Street Dirk Cooley St. Louis van der Ahe Browns Topka

Chanute Santa Fe Employes News and Personal Notes

Chanute items report votes and personal updates among Santa Fe employees at that point. Ed Wall’s sickness, J L Barses surveying a division, and Thomas illness are noted along with travels of J W Fox and A W Fox. McConnell’s Fourth of July duties, McFadden at a B of L gathering, and Patrick Ashe’s extended summer visit to Ceneda are listed. Fifty engineers attended Mrs Parker’s funeral. E Lawton will move to Ottawa for a new post. W Lospier will work the 365 passenger run between Cassots and Kansas C ity. J Gabriel, Emporia baseball star, will play for Emporia again this season. Tumkins and Plomer’s hunting trip and Lan Mason selling the Chanute restaurant for Iowa move are mentioned.

Stats Journal Claaste Herofter Ed Wall J. L Barses Koaaster Thomas Agale Hiestler J. W. Fox A. W. Fox Missouri Er-Tan Henry McConnell McFadden B of L. E Tranatt Patrick Ashe Ceneda Ocher Point Mra D.G. Parker Eer Parker St Meline Mindoy Tralamen E. Lawton Biz Ottawa Treisman W Lospier Chanute Casuots Kensas Seate Fe Strong City Jolin Garbiel Emporia Jola Tumkins Drademen Plomer Lan Mason Fuporia Iowa

Dom Grows Threatening Meets Mrs Dom on the Street

Ex-lawyer and embezzler W. E. Dom remains free enough to roam nightly in the county area while paying a fine by daily labor. A disturbance on Seventh Street reportedly involved Mrs Dom and another woman warning a man she would confront him if seen with more men, then Dom and her companion fled and hid as an angry man allegedly pursued them.

Dom W. E. Dom Ead Down Seventh Street Bac

LODGE OF WOBBLERS FORM TOPEKA WHEELMEN

Topeka hosts a new lodge of Wobblers among the Wheelmen with officers elected including Weary Wobbler and other names from Lawrence. The notes reference a noisy theatre night and a prophecy about Pike's Peak monument and local election plans set for April 6.

Topeka R. C. Manley Charlies Elwell Lute Thrasher Lawrence Westy Wobbler J. B

Topeka Snapshots Reveal April Elections And Local Happenings

In Topeka a parade of notes covers public actions and social quirks. April 11 patrolman elections, April term court start, and April 7 supreme court assignments loom. Bicyclists everywhere, torn trousers cited, and a range of civic notes from wind damage to real estate transfers and theater plans paint a busy municipal scene.

Mayor and attorney clash over court proceedings

The scene features the mayor reacting to a jury’s deliberations as Don M Dickinson accuses him of attempting to influence justice. The mayor demands an explanation while Dickinson insists the mayor cannot interfere with court proceedings. The exchange ends with the mayor staring at Dickinson and turning away.

Jude Steere Jurgem McMilan Don M. Dickinson Mr. Dickinson

Questioning Jones of Reform School Over Familial Quarters

A reader accuses Jones the reform school assistant superintendent of keeping his whole family at state expense to jeopardize Superintendent Howell. The letter suggests Jones aims to force a political shift by using state resources for relatives and portrays this as a reuse of Populist malpractices.

Jones Reform School Jeter Howell

Richard a Poor Play Ready for Staged Fame Debate

Tragedian Thomas Keene says stage struck youths should try acting, noting he has received letters from hundreds of aspiring actors. He advises starting in classic drama, praising Richard as a trusted friend while commenting on public taste and the theater’s elusive ease. Keene, 55, with 34 years on stage, reflects on retirement and the challenges facing actors during bad economic times.

Thomas Keene Kansas City Milton John BE Harry Sullivan Washburn John Mr. Keene Tie Han Go McKinley Svengall Aagedian Shakespeare Hamlet Polonius Keene

Pingree and Dickinson in Detroit court scene

In Wayne circuit court Louis Warfield and William A. Jackson trustees sued Wil Nam A. Boland of Reston and Frank A. Barnaber of Providence. As the judge prepared to charge the jury Mayor Pingree entered, shook hands with several attendees, and drew attention with his imposing presence and public stance.

Detroit Mareh S1 Wayne Circuit Court Louis Warfield William A. Jackson Hugh McMillan Detroit Electrical Works Wil Nam A. Boland Reston Frank A. Barnaber Providence United States Ben- Aior McMillan Pingres Boland Pingree Indica

Payne Divorce Suit Filed in Fort Scott Court

Mrs Minnie F Payne sues Albert Bigelow Payne for absolute divorce citing gross neglect and cruelty and adultery in New York. They married in 1885 no children, aim to restore Mrs Payne’s surname Minnie F Schultz and secure alimony.

Albert Bigelow Payne Fort Scott Mra Minnis F. Payne District Court Payne Aleges New York City Minnie F. Schultz Mr. Payne Western Authors and Artiste’ Club

Richard the Third at Grand theater marked by decline

A review criticizes Keene as America’s greatest tragedian past his prime in a sparsely staged Richard the Third at the Grand. Noting weak applause, misprinted London street setting, and misfit costumes, the piece highlights aging cast members and limited production, with several actors praised for merit and experience.

Crop Report Highlights Varied Winter Wheat Prospects

The April crop report from Orange Judd Farm shows winter wheat conditions improving, with Kentucky Indiana Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania cited. Wisconsin remains dry while Kansas offers the best outlook due to good stand color and ample moisture.

Wisconsin Kansaa Cutcace Orange Judd Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Ilinois Kansas California Kentucky Illinois

Buried Treasure Clue Tied to Luther Woodfurd Farm Chart

Administrator Bolmer seeks a chart said to locate gold or jewels hidden on Luther Woodfurd's farm. The legend links a sickness memory to a treasure map uncovered in Pentai-vania, claiming a vast sea treasure lies between England and India. An advertisement for malt beverage appears.

Administrator Bolmer P. Bélmar Luther Woodhed Wowlord Pentayi- Vania Golne Tnanty KU Wedford England India

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wellington Santa Fe Biave Santa Fe Strong City Notes Lodge OF Wobblers Opere House Theopars Pike's Peak Dexven Moin Palace Bannockburn Edinborough Aveehebach Guettel Richard ACME Taylor East Seventh ST Pingree and Dickinson Dr. Hand Eurexa Kan Hanne’ Colle Mra EB M. Hill Peerless Steam Laundry West Eighth State Journal London Grand Richard I the Grand Mrs. Baker Duchess of York Mir Taylor Tressel Dogsets Dry Goods Siore Lowel Buck Ingham Catesby Hennig Richmond Laumiry Coun Jets J. K Jones Drugzist Ladies’ Crescent the Crop Report West Std Kitchell & Marburg Luther Woodfurd Anheuser-Busch Grocern
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