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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1896

Page

4

Heartbroken man dies at his wife's grave in Kansas City

George Jattets, 27, a packinghouse worker of North Jaume Street, Kansas City, Kansas, killed himself at his wife and baby's grave in John’s Cemetery. An inquest was held. the tragedy followed the burial of his wife and child a year earlier. A local colored laborer reportedly fired the shot near the rock, and the body was transported to Kansas City for examination.

Kansas City North Jaume Street Kan Br John's Bartore Hansee City Bartvied Wittel

Life of Mother Bickerdderr published by the W B Co

A fragmentary notice announces the Life of Mother Bickerdderr edited with veteran approval. The edition is described as the first issue and the text mentions readers and supporters, with references to Ackeriinke and a funeral of a figure named Bertolt taal week.

W.B. Co Jonrines Bertolt Taal Sagen G Pabitenschi Rother Bickerdyae

Death of Geo Challisa Pioneer Merchant at Chinon Pass

Obituary notes the death of Geo Challisa a pioneer merchant of Atchinon Pass. The article recalls his early ventures in 1654 and sketches his career, partnerships and impact on the local trade. Details are fragmentary but show Challisa as a key figure in regional commerce.

Experts Lady Doctor Leaves for Kingdom

Atchison May 1 The skeleton of a man was unearthed near Stecinton, found while clearing farm woods. The bones resemble those of Diamond, with a buried body reportedly hidden for years. George Wasnt and others reported losses tied to Diamond s trove.

Mareeret Pee Exapuris Chin Wade Rothers Bes Nis Misa Polk Kingdom Lexy Orie Bay Woods

Will Cross the Equator to Africa Golf Region News

A garbled notice describes a family voyage to a golf region in Africa involving Atchisan, Mag L O, and price details. It mentions a superintendent Prize of 19 000 dollars and hints at payment or policy, with references to southern Africa and a family going abroad.

Price Africa Atchisan, Mag L—O Sohn Fries Afeiee

Fosteres Seen in Atchison Court Case

Fragmented OCR reads about Sudge Foster facing a court in Atchison district, Kanes. References appear to a pending judgment and legal action in the Uniped court system with unclear details.

Atchinen Pik Kanes Aten Sosiy Ices Ateore Furattuse Ted Foo Stiy Foster Doulis Eters Ok

Fragmented notes on bills and distant events from uncertain year

The text records assorted items including Foster and Weber billing disputes over rent and dinner, a rental price of 16 per month, and references to a three week period in May. It also includes scattered observations on seasons, pastures, and early wheat, plus a Delphi shrine color event and guard response amid chaotic crowd movement.

Potter Iniven Billdine & Seat Foster Weber

Ladies Bicycle Club Forms Female Organization

Abilene reports the formation of a Ladies Bicycle Club with a female organization of gycers. Officers listed include Tule Halley as president and Claudia Strother as treasurer. Members include Guesle Cullen president and Mrs B. Gilptain in other roles. Colors adopted are cream and revel purple.

Abilens Femaice Gycers Abilene Mar Frask Aiken Tule Halley Guesle Cullen Claudia Strother Treasiny Mra B. Gilptain

Farming at Lansing Penitentiary Farm Hires Prisoners

Leavenworth Kansas Presid Kansan reports the penitentiary farm at Lansing has prisoners growing large scale vegetable crops. Capt Meare in charge notes about 60 acres of peas and onions, 40 acres of potatoes, 20 acres of corn, 25 acres of cabbage, sweet corn, beans, peppers, and carrots plus 50 acres of cane and sorghum. The plan aims to plant hundreds of fruit trees and thousands of citrus-like notes, with substantial output and cost savings.

Leavenworth Kansan Aets Pelee Meare

Lawrence man’s stock destroyed at Cripple Creek insurance loss

A Lawrence resident faced substantial losses as stock and insured goods were destroyed at Cripple Creek. The sparse OCR notes indicate concerns over insurance coverage, repair costs, and potential financial impact from the incident.

Cripple Creek Ridenour

Elevated bike track plan for New York streets

A May 1 report outlines a novel elevated cycle route titled the Greater New York. The plan proposes a fourty foot wide double decked elevated track from Harlem terminus to Yonkers with half mile stations and elevators for riders and bikes. The fare would be six cents for a round trip, and officials seek city approval as a pioneering concession for cyclists.

New York Atten New Ayer Iarlem Yonkers Leveson N. Puller Wyetent Orignati Sas Gould Meni

National League Scores Report with Weather Dampened Attendance

NL action from May show Chicago defeating St Louis as fans stayed away due to threatening weather. Brooklyn topped Washington 7 2 while Boston beat Baltimore 8 4 in a brisk string of games. Attendees hovered around seven thousand amid chilly conditions.

Philadelphia Chicago Boston Brooklyn Pittabergie Colts Louis Wats Washington Ktm Washingtons Anderaon McCarthy Senatera RAE Brooklyn McJaines McGuire

Horton and Troy Rival Towns Readied for Endgame

Horton and Troy prepare to renew rivalry with signatures and hoped signings. Boston era news notes delays as managers and players weigh moves while doubts linger over a home return and potential trades.

Philadelphia and New York Baseball Scores and Notes

Philadelphia and New York figures appear with line scores and battering notes. The garbled text lists teams Sedignspolla St Paul Minneapolis and others with dates May 1 May 21 and May 1 scores and batter names, indicating multiple Western League games and player attributions.

Philadelphia New York Philiadelphia Taylor and Grady Misan and Farrell

Hudson Embarrased Big Firm of Clothiers Seeks Credit Extension

Detroit on May 1 J J Hedkon Co clothiers notify customers the firm is financially embarrassed and seeks an extension of credits. Major branches in St Paul Cleveland St Louis Buffs are affected. Total assets and liabilities reported in a commune statement show 1,072,840 in assets and related figures.

Detroit J. J. Hedkon & Co. Dlothiers

Mrs Booth-Tucker III Near Death in San Francisco

Mrs Booth-Tucker III, consort of the Salvation Arms leader, lies near death in San Francisco on May 1. Attendants fear she will not recover, with her entitlements on the Pacific coast reportedly canceled while a decision on travel to the Northwest or New York remains undecided.

San Francisco Booth Tuttker the Salvation Arms York

United States Minister to Hawaii Strickened by Pneumonia

The United States Minister to Hawaii Strickland is seriously ill with pneumonia at a local hotel after returning from Honolua last week. His condition has been precarious for several days though recent reports suggest slight improvement.

United States Hawaii Strickn Albert Wie Hie Rawail Ip Honolua

Strangler Suspected in San Francisco Murders

Police investigate possible link between a man named Lewis and a series of murders in the city, with authorities noting a potential suspect connected to recent fatal attacks. Reports mention a rising fear of further violence as investigators pursue leads.

Baseball Player Offered 1000 Dollars to Move Club

A Louisville bound baseball player was offered 1000 dollars to move to Tentsville. The deal involved a director named Merade. The dispute centers on whether the club can finance the move and whether a court in Wilkerson will intervene.

Louiselile Ern Tasabad Ins Pile Syad Abe Pitt Fegetie Mona

Birth of Quintuplets Shocks Baytell Community

May 1 Baytell area reports a Turmerivng wife near Lyons gave birth to five children now healthy and well developed. Four of the babies weigh around a quarter of a pound each, with one still growing. Reverend Mott Williams consecrated in Detroit as bishop, with several bishops and local clergymen present at Grace church.

Baytell Lyons Here Mott Williams Detroit Mott Williame Marquette Grace Thin Beven Ee Cunaties Pepe Aitchie Tad

Runaway truck injures bystanders on First Street

A runaway truck sped from the north, striking Thos. Putten as he wheeled a wheelbarrow near the corner of First Street. Several bystanders, including George W. Willems and Rob Setally, were knocked down or injured as the vehicle demolished a stone pavement and narrowly missed others. The incident occurred around Toneku Avenue, with witnesses noting the driver and vehicle fleeing the scene.

Jurse Nelimeineg Polianure Wiorhed Urunster Acer Avsuils Tantas Ayers Ani Abe Esteet Putten Holt Sid Teinersph Wittens Rob Setally George W. Willems Pirates Pullen England Fonelantia Pavers North Iss Toneku Avenue

Frisco Foreclosure Decree Sets Sale of Rail Road

Judge Caldwell of the United States District Court issues a foreclosure decree for the sale of the Bl Lajule aml Stan Pranesco railway after fifteen years of default on mortgages and bonds totaling 1,494, the Mercantile Trust Company of New York holding the notes. Special master Gearte TD Reynolds appointed to conduct the sale. receivers Aidace F Walker and Gen ed Saluitor ED Kenn handed in their resignations. J B McGowk directed to tighten control of the road and L K Parker to fill the vacancy caused by Kenn.

Caldwell St Louis St. Louis Stan Pranesco Tiled States Chrpaty Court Honda Mercantile Trust Company of New York Gearte TD Reynolds Aidace F. Walker Gened Saluitor ED. Kenn J.B. McGowk L. K. Parker Kennan Realisation

Teachers Meet An Interesting Programme For Tomorrow Afternoon

The County Teachers association holds its regular monthly meeting at the high school tomorrow afternoon. BG Larimer will lecture on English literature. The event includes papers and discussions with attendees such as O. F. McClintowls, Linda TL Devies, Mrs Annie Martin Revhew, Nancy Harper, and several others.

Larimer O. FM. McClintowls Linda TL Devies Annie Martin Wade

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices

Real estate transfers include J H Trout assignee of Ty Brow and Axtell to Cynthia Axtell for property on Teet avenue and adjacent lots through Throop's addition, with other transfers to Mary G. Smith and Gould’s addition. A note records prominent figure Slay Warren Fisher’s death in Bethel area, and the Big Swies Fair exhibition opening to government officials and prominent attendees.

J. H. Trout Assience Ty Brow & Axtell Cynthia A. Axtell Ee Avenue Baels2 Helin Cyrus K. Foult- Gay Joe Blaine Boston Warren Fisher G. Blaine Gepjeva Bitsy L Tiptomasi

State Convention Program at Manhattan Meeting

The State Convention of the People's Union meets in Manhattan May 3, 8, and 10. It opens Friday at 2 pm with a devotional session. Readings include topics on new study methods and religious literature. Local centers list speakers and participants across Topeka, Auburn, Clyde, and surrounding areas.

Manhattan Flaptiet Sune People's Union Thie Oyit Sutuning Adm Partchwon Bercy Bev Conka Bartheka Espee Topeka Nellie Arth Dunotionity Religique Lauerhture Ilbets Tresten Clyde Auburn Gererudy Prater Silvor JW. Bayles Beciery Idilian Previnsh

FIRST KANSAS WEDDING ISSUE REPORT

Fragmented OCR notes record a wedding in Kansas with unclear names and dates. Mentions include Mary, Misael, and a white couple, plus a May event and several foreign places. The text also references a lamp explosion linked to Professor Geffleken and travel notices about Knapp reaching Constantinople and Alexandria.

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