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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1896
Page
8
Fragmentary text mentions EVA BARDISG HOMEOPATHIST and MARY MCKINSTRY with other garbled terms. No clear event or action is stated.
United States ambassador Bayard was chief guest at a dinner of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers in London. Lt. Cmdr. Van S. Cochen attended as naval attache, and the secretary noted it was the first time a foreign ambassador led such a dinner. Bayard lauded recent inventions and urged peace and goodwill, while the company sang “He's a Jolly Good Patron.”
The second day of the national association of surgeons session in St. Louis notes a motion for a receiver in district court against OG. Heutur et al with The Central National Bank in agreement. The event references final meeting sites in San Francisco and Paducah transportation issues. A baby girl is born to D. Patrick, and local business notices include Peertess Steam La r at 122 and 24 W. 5th.
Brisk crowd gathers May 1 as Broderick and partner weigh in at 250 pounds plus seven ton display and playful banter. Contestants in the social event seek club honor amid lighthearted scrutiny while onlookers watch the weigh in and weigh up future standings.
At Bow Street Court two men identified in a jewelry robbery case worth about 360000 appeared with Inspector Froent and officials from New York. Jewelry was displayed on a desk as Mrs Burden and others testified detailing the haul and discovery, while Turner resisted and Burden denounced the attackers.
In Topeka notices Mr D A Allén of Chicago visits local business, M A Staley travels to Chicago for window interception and position with the Rovie subscription party. Benson, Mize, Cora Andrews of Elmont attend a First Wednesday meeting at Mr H Morrin’s 1126 Har- Fisgn street. Mr Wilt Kennedy returns from an extended trip to Topeka area after about two months away. Advertising notices for J B Betler’s market, and Dre Lyon Reynolds dental ads appear. A funeral for a local resident was held, and Mr Boyd of London, Ky visits. George Roraughtt considers a job on this side. church rector election at Good Shepherd Bel. Vinemae works expand and a two-story addition planned. Margaret McAdam visiting from Roseville performs at Bethany College. Western addition to the vineimae works under construction. May Maxwell travels to Lawrence for a Sigma Alpha reception at the university. A note on a court case references a 13 May sentencing for a widow Walsh matter. Cecil Rhodes news item appears with a Latins column mention.
A frontier letter from Cripple Creek Colorado dated May 1 extols rapid town growth. It envisions a city of substantial buildings drawn by a favorable location and expanding population, inviting investors to fund reconstruction and collateral for growth while promising vast opportunities and stability amid fire limits.
Opening wheat quotations widened amid May deliveries and weak shipments. May and July spreads traded as buyers and sellers adjust risk. Cattle and hog receipts were posted with mixed price moves, while London noted firmer sentiment for wheat and the Chicago market showed narrow fluctuations in grains.
Chicago market letter details a dull wheat market shifting from May to July with heavy armour deliveries and steady duties. Corn, oats, and provisions follow wheat with cautious buying and slight declines. New York stock tone weak as gold shipments influence sentiment and traders adjust positions amid cautious outlook.
Grain market moves show bugboost in Topeka stocks as prices edge higher. Traders note volatility with several firms adjusting positions amid mixed futures signals and local milling demand. A few farms report gains while others pull back, reflecting broader market uncertainty.
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