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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1896

Page

7

Two Colored Men Arrested in Harness Theft Case

Police hold two men named Henderson and Steel after a barn theft involving halters bridles and a stolen saddle. Investigators seek more evidence while suspects deny involvement. Also arrested nearby were Al Moreit Thomas Clark and Wm Clark suspected of related depot burglaries in southern Kansas.

A. Henderson H. Steel Henderson Steel Bridies al Moeriit Thomas Clark Wm. Clark Sanin 2 Santa Fe Kansas

Filibusterers Captured Near Navy Yard Report

Reported captures near the navy yard describe filibusterers removed to safety as authorities review the scene. Admiral Navarro’s status remains uncertain while officials evaluate next steps. The incident leads to inquiries about compensation and legal actions tied to the Hamilton and Jetmore cases.

Wichita Mystery Rider Seen on Late Night Route

A man described as Bull West was spotted in Wichita en route to the strip. He carried a Winchester and a revolver during a break in a chase, while a detective discussed the case with Officer Button. Police pursued leads as a missing woman reportedly left near a Fulford building after a prior sighting.

Wichita Sanany Tete MaeoUhtetty Victor Winchester Gallanan William Bradpury Mr. Bradbury Bradboury Turkles M. Haehiel Fulford Jatt Firth Atrnet van Buren

Courts Clash Over Witness as Bowley Case Stalls

In Justice Court Judge Husten delayed proceedings in the Bowley brothers case while ordering a witness from the reditative's court. The Rowley Breen divorce dispute dominated the session. Emmet Rowley argued, assets were divided and sold for 4000 dollars. Debts total about 4500 dollars with stock valued around 1400 dollars. A sale order may be issued soon to satisfy judgments, as tension rose over the building at Sixth and Kansas.

Bowley Bros Husten Justice Court Netas Witneam Reditative Joby Dawns Aftnrawet Lanyers Dover Rowley Breen Emmet Rowley Winnony Rowley Stupe Jude Aster Bester McElyer Akure Gale Heweter Kans Surris IE Shaw Foster Finmet Howley Spencer Hunset Rowley J.P Ind Rowley Brunet Fem San Fe J.P. Howley Sepair Housa Wal & Wiatter Jude Punter Terete Ty Wanteles Justice Bourty

Olympian prize winners return from Athens in strong health

May 1 at New York Athens Beach prize winners from the Olympian games arrive aboard the German steamer Syree. AC Daylor Lane Jamieson and Hubert Garrett travel to Princeton after greeting Lametian families on the dock. They wear medals of gold and blue. the wreaths are kept locked until Princeton. A separate item notes a fire at Morris & Co's clothing store causing $55,000 in losses.

Athens Beach New York Pour Athens Laut Menth AC. Daylor Lane Jamieson Hubert Garret Princeton Atde Gerret USD Ckrlied Bis Velling

Topeka Society Notes Highlight Belle Thompson Event

In society columns Belle Thompson hosted a Topeka gathering at her home on Topeka avenue with a gala reception for Topeka society figures. Guests, decorations, and attire described, plus mentions of other social happenings, visitors, and upcoming events including a picture show at the Grand Opera.

Belle Thompson Howe Om Topeke Avenue Topeka Guclety Slater Birt Walure Thempaan Beste Little Huther Rodgers Henrietta Alezander Miles Jennie Batts Gulbor Aller Gulbor la France Walter ‘Thompson Acanh Brewer Mra. A. KK. Radfem Mra A. A. Rodeers Mra C. Culver Mya Semdaraioy Walter Thompeon AK. Hodgers Walter Pho West Sixth Topeka Jerry

Wedding at First Baptist Church in a White Albatrons Attire

A wedding at the First Baptist church featured a bride in white albatrons with lace and satin trimming. Attendants wore white dotted gowns and lace, with many beautiful and useful presents sent to the couple. Guests included several Misses and Messrs from the community, and plans indicate the couple will reside in Kansas City after the ceremony. The chancel chapter of Race Cathedral hosted a reception for the newly elected directress Mrs Chanting J Brown and others, with Dean Boswell contributing a musical interlude.

Dillon W. A. L. Thompson Kellum Chicago T. E. Bowman Dy J. Harding Learalue G. W. West Silver Lake J. Great Jaccard Adams Ron M. Selig Ron Lee Seiig W. B. Sterns Bedolls Mra. Sterne G. O Metsker Morebown Denver Hudson Ernest Whippie Sieg J. Burnett Kentrit Moree Hive Bianche Diwest Mies Law Taylor Unerards Adiems Willameen W. P. Morse Kansas City G A. Meirse Porter Stuith Georst Bagie Tutsdas Atternman C. BK Reed Sathanf Wr J.J. Covert Bev Thoman First Baptist Church Milinie Hiesath Myrtie Berry Ida Hey Stela Grimth Emma Kiesath Bila Harrop Chancel Bennett Wheeler Race Cathedral Chanting J. Brown Mira Wheeler Dean Boswell Ailus Rossington Ise Dudley Mixa Gibson Miss

Apathy on Prohibition Campaign in Solomon City

Rav Hoffman of Solomon City leads the state temperance drive. He will raise funds for the campaign and plan a tour to promote the cause. Hoffman notes apathy and opposition among church members toward prohibition and outlines organizing routes for a statewide speaker.

H. A. Hoffman Solomon City Manetal Aent Tow State Temperance Unitin Bf. Hoffman 1 Journal Hoffman Princi Sturphy

Condemned Murderers' Execution at Fort Smith Scaffold

May 1 Fort Smith Ark. John and George Pierce and Webber Jasace were executed in the jail yard. Only a few spectators admitted. The condemned men prayed and spoke with their kin before the drop. A child clung to a parent as the scene unfolded with tears and final prayers.

Fort Smith Ark John George Pierce Webber Jasace Spaith Hoeedalta Pierce Picton Maurntein Grove

Three Minute Club Forms In Emporia For Mile Ride

The Three Minute Club in Emporia aims to organize a mile ride under 120 seconds with a $50 initiation fee. Members listed include Orie Vernon Bart Jay Horace Whitlsey Grov Grimth Justin Soden Frank Miller Artiman Loomis Mule Wie Bite Bester Perry Henry Carr Biteworth Hainline Brian Mukieney and Jim Wagoner.

Emporia Grog GriMth Justin, Soden Frank MiJer Artinan Loomis Mule Wie Bite Bester Perry Henry Carr Biteworth Hainline Bian Mukieney Yw Wagoner James Haintine

McKinley delegates rally for statehood on first ballot

In Phoenix on May 1 the McKinley faction met despite adjournment, organizing with 72 members and pressing home rule. Delegates backed McKinley. New York papers unite in filing a corporate charter for a printing and publishing company. Also noted are public notices about transportation rates and a telegraph from St Tichnor regarding southern Baptist mission concerns.

Phoenix Ariz McKinley McKintey Ine Ggrand Congress New York Fimes-recorder Com PaNs Mleri’e Ole Company Tipalnese

Women Captive Mayor in Reform Protest at St Joseph

A group of party women held Mayor John VY captive at his private home in St Joseph demanding he aid a reform drive. They accused lax enforcement of saloon limits and liquor sales to minors, pressing for a city curfew and stricter alcohol rules. The mayor was confined for two hours before promise to submit to authorities.

St. Joseph, Mich John VY Ceralames

Workers Build Democratic Wigwam in Chicago May Day

About 350 men plus dozens more work at the site of the forthcoming national Democratic convention structure in Chicago. Crews install electric lighting and an amphitheater style arrangement as the building nears completion near Fifty-ninth and Wallace streets, powered by the People’s Electric Light and Power Company.

Chicago Keane Yoste Tiret Stepa Win Be Colleern Within & Monet Ube Horth People’s Electric Light and Power Company Fitty-nrth Wallace Streets

Toadstool Poison Case In St Louis May Day

In St Louis on May 1 Mrs Mary Smith gathered mushrooms in the woods. She handled a toadstool which crumbled. Moments later she suffered a sudden headache and neck ache as if struck by a sudden poison. The incident details are fragmented in the report.

Mary Smith St. Louis Ian

Bargains for Every Day in Local Market Ad

Bargains for Every Day offers a wide array of grocery items including dried bait meat bacon canned goods flour and staples. The ad promises prompt delivery and a guarantee of quantity with every purchase. It mentions various products such as sugar coffee soap apples and baking powder.

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