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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1896
Page
5
Fragments describe a meeting of a regional oratorical association. Mentions names and places in a garbled way with stray phrases about a tournament, speeches, and dates. Content is too scrambled to extract a coherent event, participants, or outcomes.
A garbled report mentions a May event connected to electrolysis and street water works. It references American Water Works and a possible injunction, with scattered names and places. The readable parts point to a municipal water project affecting local streets and residents.
A jumble of headlines reports trouble in Persia with executions in Tehran and unrest near Shirae, alongside U S issues. Mention of eight hour day protests in Detroit and political upheaval in the new nation Lemion. Readers are urged to attend a concert by Marshall's band and note local business ads.
Snapshot notes from home news detail county agricultural inquiries, land sales, political campaigning, court actions, and local oddities. Mentions Silver Lake event, Topeka Waterworks sale, candidate activity, court proceedings, and community happenings with scattered names and places in the region.
Francis Murphy, touring Kansas for four weeks of temperance revivals, denies retirement from lecturing and predicts a moral revival despite worries over the issue. He defends the new woman and rebuts prohibition repeal fears as he campaigns in Topeka. The World reports on his remarks and the state’s temperance sentiment.
O R Marsh brings dispatch about Kansas residents and engineers connected with Mexican rail projects. The article references city officials, manager Nickerson, president Robtwaent, and other professional figures, noting cross border industrial activity and a planned visit by Mural and Teuris to inspect railway sites.
An overview promotes osteopathy as a rational healing system distinct from surgery and drugs. It claims treatment relies on precise anatomy, machine like body mechanics, and locating and removing pain sources to cure conditions from rheumatic pains to eye and throat disorders. The narrative touts cures offered by practitioners in Topeka over several months.
Fragmentary text references a public appeal or consultation related to a new energy project. It mentions prominent individuals and a campaign tone, suggesting a push to inform or influence residents about investments and potential costs. Unclear specifics due to OCR damage.
The Aspital Commistion of the AP reports a Breszy Session in Washington May 1 to shape policy and influence the presidential race. The executive committee will resolve business, with a platform demanding absolute separation of church and state, no government control of church bodies, and strict immigration limits. Strong moves aim to identify the western branch to back a tree optic age for silver, while candidates distance themselves from the executive committee’s stance.
Desperado Bill West, who escaped custody, was tracked near Vinita after a nationwide search. United States Deputy Marshal Mertinst Ninite reported West was fortified westward. Sheriff Kepley ordered capture by all means with a reward offered dead or alive.
Spokans May 9 A MS Hilgant nephew of Henry Villard a young Spokane attorney believed to have killed himself He left his room about midnight taking a revolver His body was found on the Post street bridge over the Spokane river with the rope still in his hand Police report indicates he climbed over the railing and shot himself The tragedy is linked to a love affair and follows a canceled concert at Marshalls Bend Garisha Park Sunday afternoon.
Reporter cites claims of rich gravel beds around Cooks Inlet and Sitka Alaska with occasional references to mining crews. Mentions Maynard Williams of Sitka and local rumors of extensive washing and testing of newly uncovered gravels.</s>
A severe cyclone passed over Clark South Dakota last night. H Lindistol's house, 33 miles south, was picked up by the wind and carried about 50 feet. One man reportedly killed. other family members injured.
Savage attack by A H Haris, recently arrived from Dexus, injures his wife Dotee Cty May X. He slashes her face severely, with intent alleged to fatally harm her. A near by person intervenes. Haris and wife have reportedly lived apart for seven years. Divorce petition cited as motive. Haris arrested by Sheriff Bell and jailed.
Fragmented rural newspaper item recounts a boxing bout where Jack Canton was knocked out by Young Sutchs in the fourth round. Also promotes tonics and patent medicines with dubious claims, laundries, and a Garfield Park concert notice for Sunday afternoon.
Local church notices urge pastors to submit Sunday service details for publication in Saturdays paper. The list includes sermons from First African Methodist, Second Presbyterian, Unitarian, and other churches with times and speakers such as Rev. J. E Roy and Rev. Wm Hutchinson. Also mentions evangelistic meetings and ongoing concerts.
An advertisement extols Munyon remedies claiming cures for rheumatism, indigestion, coughs, colds, headaches, piles, and catarrh. It lists testimonials and prices, plus a note on a local Kindergarten Association meeting and related notices. The text blends medical claims with community notices and a brief report on kindergarten activities.
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