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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
5
Local supplier lists Oriental rugs Japanese matting and carpets with prices. Promotes a wide selection including fine carpets, rugs, and furnishings for living rooms and porches, highlighting comfort, quality, and fashion with names and product types.
Judge Haxen denies the injunction on the Shawnte county Kansas river bridge bonds and rules the matter advances to the state supreme court. The district decision centers on the legality of the bridge bonds and the special act authorizing the project, with county commissioners and state officials prepared for further legal action as arguments and county revenues are weighed.
A brief society item reports a wedding at the Steth Avenue hotel parlor with Lieutenant Jm EF Cowes of Wichita as groom and Buteau of Dilee May Haskin of the Tarpien of the ardy as bride. The ceremony featured a small company and a few guests.
A bitter church quarrel grips Fort Christian as Willie and church officers refuse to comment. Tensions mount over charges against officers, with members divided and planning a church meeting to address accusations. The pastor, Mr Sople, is blamed by some for failing to quell the dispute, while others defend him amid claims of a split among parishioners.
In the matter of the Investment Trust Company of America a new bond of the secretary of the Livartmint Trust Company of America was approved by the United States circuit court. The principals include PG Nos 2 0 and Enewlen ant Roundtt Rk Wheeler. The firms named include Wi Sion van Ficudes G HH Hyddesman John te Mulia and AW Kasets. The lunenien Glalty for the following free assets lists various sums including $20.00 and $9 and $1 000 with mention of medical and commercial contexts.
A historic Buttonwood tree near St Pauls Church yard in New York was cut down yesterday by two men who left a visible imprint at the site. The act drew attention from passersby and readers debate over the tree's significance in local memory.
Chicago May 7 Western lines settle the party line and mileage book issue after Gueldine’s report. They approve a net rate of 2 1/2 cents per mile for partisans, allow 1 cent per night for favor parties, and set sale terms for mileage books at 25. Rebates tied to receipts, with leadership credit to the West Saint Passenger Association chair. Also notes lectures by Lin Farison on Whittier at the First Congregational Church and fundraising for an industrial school in Washington.
In Topeka last night Kansas homeopaths heard Dr. H. W. Roby discuss medicine and surgery in the twentieth century. He warned of past medical confusion and urged integration of hygienic knowledge with rising scientific advances. A reception at the Copeland hotel followed with speeches by local physicians and officials about state medical matters and upcoming examinations.
Comprising notes on Kansas railroad matters and a dramatic incident involving Commodore McTwasard of the Santa Fe based in Arkansas City. While with his family off Galveston a gale forced him to shelter below as the vessel capsized. Distress signals were answered and all aboard were rescued from danger at sea.
Movements and assignments rumble through Dodge City notes as officials and crews shift roles. Conductor Meche visits Newton while others, including Brakerman and Jonesle, travel Colby. train workers plan changes amid layoffs and new duties.
A garbled report details shifts and transfers at the Roundhouse with names including Fireman OO Whitterst and F. Georgy of Santa Fe. It notes engine and crew movements between Topeka and SH, assignments on passenger runs, and replacements for various firemen and wiremen as crews adjust staffing and duties.
A fragmented report notes Santa Fe trail No. 1 cut in one hour and restarts in two sections. Train No. 11a, with ten cars, includes private car A. A. Robinson making eleven cars. Chicago to Los Angeles service expected delays. timetable accuracy hindered by heavy travel and sectioned runs.
Willan McA Green, longtime city ticket agent for the Santa Fe railroad in St. Joe, has been appointed to represent the line in Santa Fe Denver duties. The move follows years of service as a trusted local agent and signals expanded coordination between Santa Fe offices and the St. Joseph community.
A city ticket agent at the Denver office has resigned to pursue newspaper work, with To Sites named acting city ticket agent from May 1 1953 as the downtown office prepares for closure. The Santa Fe company faces service strains from a formal watchman abolition and personnel reassignment. A miner from Lattie Pick Gold Mining and a Colorado service transfer signal broader staffing changes, while a crucible worker remains hospitalized with uncertain recovery after weeks of illness.
Fragmented local notes mix daily life and scattered events. Mentions a probate matter, a jeweler, Willard, Arthur Lackwood, and a Topeka sale, plus farm and weather snippets, worm damage, and a cold remedy advert. The tone resembles a bustling early 20th century community page with varied items.
A largely unreadable aged text describes a case involving a striking head injury to a child and mentions hospital care and physicians. Names and places are largely obscured by corruption, but the piece references medical remedies, surgical concerns, and varying expert opinions as the narrative traces the patient’s condition and the suggested course of treatment.
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