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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1896
Page
4
An unruly crowd plans to keep Topeka spectators away from Leavenworth during an interstate reunion. Officials warn protesters threaten security as veterans, soldiers, and local groups gather, prompting warnings of possible clashes and crowd control measures.
Fragmentary notice recounts advertising impact and public interest amid unclear political and social references. Names and places are garbled but imply crossseller, Senate mention, and local figures. The piece resembles a clipped caption or promotional snippet from a 19th century era page with distorted OCR.
Chief Wilmarth buys a new bay horse team for firence operations at Leaverworth. The purchase includes several mounts from Fromhouse wagons. Martell Sprague and others inspect the team as crews prepare for plant expansion. Over 100 new workers arrive as Richmondon plant proceeds with road and culvert work and discing of the distillery project nears start.
The article reports officers cracking down on unpermitted beer sales in a town area. It notes the crackdown aims to curb illicit drinking, with references to penalties for sellers and individuals involved. It mentions enforcement in local districts and quotes officials planning stricter checks.
The coroner’s jury ruled on the death of J A Beenel once employed by Phoenix Ruralite and Loan, a McPherson native who was found dead near a Wichita hotel after visiting Topeka. He was a member of state civic groups and had worked in Topeka before his death.
A Wichita report describes a missing girl who was expelled from school and not seen since. The text notes a 43-year-old male and mentions burial plans for someone named Mei Hdseun, with fragmented references to a teacher and a search across city sites.
A teenage girl was found murdered near the river with bound hands and a brutal assault. Authorities describe a shocking crime scene as the killer’s identity remains unknown. investigators comb the area while public safety officials seek tips. Local deputies visited the river location and recovered the body, with early reports noting a violent struggle and potential links to nearby towns and rescue operations.
Lawrence weather notes report an unprecedented April with record high mean temperatures and minimal rainfall. The report cites a mean temperature around 71 degrees at 7 am, with a lasting heat wave and several days of thunder showers observed in Hutchinson and surrounding areas. Local officials discuss rainfall totals, jail raid mentions, and minor criminal cases tied to the storm period.
City notes May 2 rumors about a gathering at Atratic Brotherswed in an elect arena last week. Reports mention twenty better members and crowd timing, with Populists aiming to deter political issues, while Republicans focus on disintegration goals in politics.
May 2 Atchison officials move quickly to aid Clowe center sufferers directing a $200 appropriation. The city council acts decisively to address the problem with promptness and fiscal support amid ongoing public concern.
Judge S B Hing outlines freight rate issues before Hutchinson business group. Large audience hears analysis of impact on local commerce and transportation costs.
Chicago May 2 Modern dens in wheelie are to be applied to a speedway track to be built at Tattersalls. A new board construction will bank turns with exact engineering by J A Meyer. The track will be disassembled after the meet and shipped elsewhere with a small set of parts ready for rapid assembly. St Paul and Kansas City feature a playful monkey and parrot time in Minneapolis reports.
S. W. Park sues Red Wing city for 35000 in damages claiming injuries from a bicycle collision. Complaint notes city authorities allowed sidewalks and streets outside limits to be used by cyclists, creating danger to pedestrians. Park alleges he was injured on Main Street by a wheel, and the case introduces new wheeling law concepts.
Kansas City hosts a meet between Kansas State University and the local team on Saturday May 25 at the XMTA track on Twelfth street and Porterise. Ten men per team compete in events including 10 and 20 yard dashes, 440 yard dash, one mile, hammer throw, shot put, high jump, pole vault, and two mile handicap races. The visit marks the first appearance of the visiting track squad in city competition.
In Atchison May 2 3 Hiddes a well known Frankfort man shot at a local shoot. A Marshall County resident, about a year old, is mentioned as part of the event. Police findings hint at a wealth tied to the Frankfort bank and local fortunes, with Rhodes and others noted in connection to the incident.
The University of California track team plans an eastern tour starting May 3 moving through Cajon Sallens and Cambridge. They will compete against Harvard in Cambridge on May 16 and participate in an intercollegiate event through June 3, with Eames featured.
Kansas City reports a three member transportation committee chaired by Webb to arrange and secure supplier contracts, provide for league travel, and recover stolen wheels. Exposition Park hosts many horses for a May 25 meeting as prep activity increases with arrivals from Marion Kansas and other towns.
Oscar Bischoff, a widely known Democrat, switches to the Republican Party citing tariff and prohibition policy contrasts. He argues the Democrats have not embraced German supporters and plans to work with Republicans to secure reform, inviting others to join in backing the liberal wing of the GOP. He also mentions German friends shifting to the Republican side.
Parsons Kansas begins July Fourth preparations as the first southern Kansas city to organize a community celebration. Citizens gathered at Russell Hall subscribed over 200 to help cover expenses while local leaders urged broad participation.
London report notes American visitors, led by Joseph Puliteer of the New York World, plan longer stays. The piece mentions Mr Mierre Lerillid and several American names as settling in, with a view to see racing horses and social arrangements during the season.
Santa Fe office employees citywide will in the future receive monthly salaries on the 10th day of each month or ten days earlier, instead of the tenth, starting this month. This change returns to the old system and aims to improve the financial condition of workers.
London May 2 amid private court notices the Czarewitch heir to the Russian throne is said to be in the last stages of consumption. The court considers possible ceremonial arrangements should recovery fail. A public benefit notice mentions an upcoming concert by Marshalla band and a charitable couch cure advertised for general use.
Daily market summary from Associated Press via State Journal Chicago May 1 reports weak open on grain led by Missouri May crop figures and rainfall in Red River Valley. Wheat July slid to 61 1/2 cents, corn and provisions also weak while hogs and cattle show mixed demand. receipts and shipments noted with varied strength across markets.
Receipts showed cattle and hogs with varied demand while wheat futures drifted lower amid mixed weather signals. Prices ranged with heavy cattle and feed trades at weaker to steady levels as traders weighed rain prospects and near term deliveries.
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