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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1896

Page

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Receivers Appointed for Investment Trust Company of America

Judge Foster in chambers Appoints receivers for the Investment Trust Company of America and allied firms at Seventh and Jackson Streets. The move targets the navigation of a disputed debt structure and to protect bondholders amid claims of mismanagement and overlapping corporate interests.

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Peffer Wins at Last in May Washington Race

Fragmented OCR notes report Peffer prevailing after a contested vote 38 to 29 on a bond resolution. Mentions Probate Judge Wood to announce a jubilee titled Protection to Our Individual Rights with an event scheduled tomorrow at 3 o'clock in the evening at the Figence venue.

Washington Frye Adriano

Libel suit promise swirls around Leland in Briggs case

An article discloses a heated private push involving Leland and Smith over a $3500 deal with judge and governor’s allies. It portrays a tense political scramble to derail rival Morrill and Harmon allies, citing interviews and alleged offers to withdraw support. The piece marks contentious early phase of the Kansas campaign and Troutman endorsement against Leland’s circle.

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Bucklers Again Court Pests Fined Over Missing Debts

A chaotic police court session centers on Buckler incidents where George and Elle Bu face fines for alleged theft amid intoxication claims. Deputies argue pay disputes with Walker bondmen surface, while Judge Hazen notes inconsistencies in testimony and references a Tecett Ghotelin ruling from the U S Supreme Court.

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Barometer Blamed for Yesterday's Unsettled Weather

The weather bureau cites the barometer as the cause of yesterday's disappointing conditions with rain and cooler spells. Rainfall totals reached about an inch in Topeka and showers spread across eastern sections, while Texas saw variable conditions and warmer readings.

Nouthern Texas Dennings Hw Weather Bureau Newton Strom City Superior Ae Siaith Clay Center Branch Omaha Todi New Mexico

Henry Devith Arrested After Parkdale Disturbance

In Parkdale a 16 year old white youth, Henry Devith, defied police and boasted he could resist arrest without a warrant. An officer arrived and arrested him in a public disturbance. Devith paid a small fine in police court.

Constantinople Dispatch Highlights Baritone and Soprano Soloists

A chaotic dispatch from Constantinople notes excitement and restrictions on local papers. Performers Max Bruck and Mrs Gesu W. Puri led a chorus with M. Prancis Welker, at First M. E. church Amphian club concert on Friday evening.

APY

Milwaukee Streetcar Strike Shuts City Service

About a thousand Moon workers quit at Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light. Cooks in barns prepare food for new men shipped in. Electric light crew likely to walk out. Police fortify power houses as the strike threatens to halt the city’s electric streetcar service. Union claims 100 plus workers from other cities used to replace strikers. Police and sheriff mobilize special deputies. city warned of damages and potential outages.

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Rowley Bros Stock Sale Proposed by District Judge

District Judge Haren outlines a plan to auction the Rowley Bros stock of drugs. Emmet Snow receives bids for the stock, with a public sale if bids meet terms. Emmet Rowley faces litigation over goodwill and the firm’s lease, while interested buyers including T. Sim of Stay Brum consider purchasing portions of the stock.

Haren Rowley Usis Emmet Rowley Dis Fuster J.P A. K Denyen Gabe T. Sim Stay Brum Wit Witttie Ibesttieins

TWO MILLIONS IN GOLD

News item hints at large gold transfer with multiple names and dates, but OCR is messy. Mentions Heid releases and a German steamer Turin Magoun Co. and Kidder, Peabody & Co, along with concert and church events in Tours and New York. Contains scattered prices and listings, indicating a mixed page with finance and entertainment items.

New York Releaer & Foe Turin Magoun & O Kidder, Pentosy «Co

Among Raging Waters A perilous Niagara River voyage

Niagara Falls May 4 A Prussian diver named Heine rode a ten foot boat through the hydraulic canal and rapids. He steered within ten feet of Goat Island then returned to safety, narrowly escaping the boiling water. Heine rode along the edge, kept the craft from wedging on rocks, and finally drifted into canal calm waters.

Bostman Niagara Falls Heine Niagara River Gott Island

Unitarian Conference Set Two Day Session Here

The Liberal Christian conference of the Missouri Valley Unitarian group will meet for a two day session at Unity Church in this city beginning tomorrow afternoon at 2 50. Welcome address by Prink H Porter, response by AP Wilder, with readings by Jamies Black, Rev JE Robert, Rev SVG Todd of Kaneess City Kan, and Prof Carnnth of Lawrence.

Unity Church Torrow Prink H. Porter Thia City AP Wilder Jamies Black JE Robert Ruhens City Svg Todd Kaneess City Kan Carnnth Lawrence

New Time Card Details Santa Fe Topeka Schedules

Corrected timetable shows Santa Fe services between Topeka and points including Texas and Mexico routes, with arrivals and departures across trains No 77 4 and 1s. It lists Kansas City Chicago express connections, Batane City and St Joseph routes, and mixed and accommodation trains with arrival times, departure times, and platform notes.

Santa Fe Topeka Texas Express Wesson, Kansas & Texas Express Cuylorddis & Oh Express Mexico Cuilfarnia Express Batane City Banaad City Chicago Kansas City Autentia Expresa Kansan City Express Topaka Solorafig Utah St. Joseph & Atchison Express Kansas & Texas Express St. Joseph & Atchizen H&És Ww. RY Teaverworth

Bridge bond injunction case before Judge Hagen tomorrow

Early action probable as the bridge bond injunction case slated for argument in district court with Judge Idee Hagen presiding tomorrow. County Attorney Balfard anticipates Jude Haden can decide within three days after questions are submitted. the supreme court may share Judge Hazen opinion and dispose of the matter sooner than hoped. the Buel decision could come within two weeks.

Idee Hagen Atturney Balfard Jude Haden Igete Ave Préme Hazen

Robbery at Tecumseh hits Postoffice Store

The Postoffice Store in Tecumseh was broken into and about $150 in goods stolen including coins, tobacco, groceries, and merchandise. The break in occurred before discovery Sunday morning, with officers finding no other government belongings touched in the scene.

J. Mc Heeil

Man Fatally Strikes Man During Carousal in Kansas City

Paola Kansas May 4 A Star special reports George Baker struck Ben Welly with a jug during a carousal near Guth 12 miles away. Baker claims self defence as he awaits trial, while both men are tied to local farming families.

George Baker Ben Welly Kansas City Paola Kansave Gere Baker Bet Welle Hese Raker

MR Garrisons Lecture at First Congregational Church

William L Garri son will speak Wednesday evening at the First Congregational Church on John G Whittier. Proceeds support the Benetty of the honored tidun tuml school led by principal Howard Stephene. A closing talk will cover the work of pore ring pes ma ace. his Topeka trip is noted as upcoming.

First Congregational Church William Lford Garrison Hinmilton Hall John G. Whittier Hiaward Stephene Topeka

ALL MAY QUIT. Exported, Because of the Dis charge of Porters.

Porters face discharge prompting a mass quit of all workers. Officials report disruption to operations as crews depart amid growing labor tensions and unresolved wage and conditions disputes.

President Weir Shen Proposes Novel Economy Plans

New York May reports workers at Adwins Express threaten a strike that could impact about 10,000 employees. A committee of clerks tips of grievance to President Weir, seeking wage and job security amid cost cutting. Management counters with plans but faces pressure from clerks, porters, and freight handlers in ongoing labor tensions.

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