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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1896
Page
7
A scanned newspaper page fragment shows dense classified ads and notices. Listings include real estate RENT notices for houses and apartments, job wanted and work offers, and various products and services. Names, addresses, and price cues appear in erratic OCR form, indicating a mid century urban classified section with many itemized entries.
Kansas City reports Stewart Chase of Middleton Mass. as a wealth builder who made a portion of his fortune in Kansas City real estate and is nephew to ex Senator John J Ingalls. After visiting the Ingalls family in Kansas City he plans trips to Atchison. Also notes about baby trouble and a medicine sample failure.
Thres boys involved in a plan to wreck a New York Central express train were sentenced to up to 9 years on two indictments or 40 years total. A Bedford bridge partner Fred Bristol, now dead, was linked to the scheme. An engineer warned of danger, a clerk was hurt, and a hospital stay followed for the crew victim. None of the youths were over 11, with parents described as well to do.
President orders extension of the five bureau civil service to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The move broadens federal civil service coverage to most commission positions inside and outside Washington, with presidential appointment and Senate confirmation required for the top chief executive roles.
Chicago May night robbery ends in the death of Marshall proprietor of the Golden Ruby store at 273 282 West Madison. A young suspect fired twice fatally as he fled the scene after wounding two bystanders, including Katie Hynes, with others hit during the chaotic chase on West Madison Street.
Chief Clerk D C Shwyer narrowly escaped injury when a cigar exploded as the weed burned away. The cigar holder and teeth were forced from the mouth and shock left him dazed, though he was unhurt. In Akron Ohio, a separate report notes a murder confession awaiting Common Pleas Judge J A Koliter.
W H Leib director informs public of an Amphion concert tonight with adjusted start time. Missouri Pacific time card shows changes to Topeka and Mount Scott train No 285, now leaving at 2:20 pm, and train No 296 arriving from Mount Scott at 4:30 pm as before.
Wichita May 2 X Congressman Satimer H Peters said in an interview he would accept a gubernatorial nomination this summer if it strengthened the Republican ticket more than options like Morrill Troutman or others. He argued party unity and broader Republican principles over local factionalism and urged support for the candidate best able to bring votes to the ticket.
Kansas City rider Hanks Banks encountered a rattlesnake along the Raytown road about ten miles from Kansas City. The reptile spooked the bicycle, struck the rider’s heel, and tangled with the front wheel. Banks fell briefly but was unharmed, later collecting the snake’s remains and planning to have the skin made into a belt. The snake measured three inches with seven rattles.
Washington May Governor Ma corkle of West Virginia testified before the house committee on commerce about constructing the Nivaragia canal in support of Alcoven and Gillacent states. He argued that the proposed section would affect the Pacific coast coal shipping and that current coal for Pixene counts is shipped from Australia Japan and Vancouver. He warned Japan could monopolize western trade unless freight rates allowed West Virginia to compete.
Rumors circulate about sale of the Kansas City Times to Stilson Hutchins. Wiley C. Cox and Harvey Salvia reportedly traveled to Washington. Discussions reference pending regulations and revived talk of a Times sale amid market rumors.
Charters filed list names including Kane, Galena, Geo. Sjephart, Gatley, Jones, Enders, and others. From El Paso reports John Belman Jr and Soran? Selman escaped Mexican prison by scaling a wall. guards fired, Belman Jr was alarmed and Selman slightly wounded while Selman awaited trial for ab uetion.
A derailment of the New York accommodation train on the New York New Haven Hartford line near Zneton May 3 resulted in two men dead and two badly hurt. A jeweler from Allegawetous died in hospital after attempting to exit through a window. Engineer J Sheldon from Mansfield Moss and Carrahan of Providence were among the injured.
Warren Cowles of St Joseph formerly of this city again separated from wife by court. The couple, first divorced in 1892, remarried in Kansas City, and Cowles later became St Joseph city passenger and ticket agent for the Rock Island. He now manages the Trade Theater in St Joseph. Grounds cited were incompatibility of temper. Cowles is in town with his pursate and refused to return.
Cecil Rhodes spoke to the people of Gwelo urging immediate action against rebels and promising that Rhodesia would stay until the rebellion is crushed. He announced plans to attack the enemy within a day and noted Rhodesia would be held until stability returns. News from Freetown, Sierra Leone, reports missionaries say natives are alive. an advertisement mix appears in the page with laundry services and local business notices.
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