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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1896

Page

3

Poet Cameron Recalls Easter Morning Ritual in Lawrence Fight

A historical item recounts poet Cameron and the aged Lawrence hermit commemorating Christ’s resurrection with a polo at his Lawrence home on Easter morning. The ornate fragment mentions a convention, riders, and figures including Casson Faledd, with a tone of local commentary from the era.

Lawreter Oll Dumsiter Benin Lenoren Abel Ervey Wwe Ripe

Joints Run May 11 16 Amid Busy Business Rally

A garbled excerpt notes May 11 to 16 events surrounding a joint venture or business fair. Mentions May event, people named and local civic context with unclear roles. Entities are partially readable but overall action centers on a community business gathering and scheduling.

Traveling Men Adjourn at Latine Afise Officers Meeting

A rough report lists the adjournment of traveling men and the election of officers for the ensuing year. The text is garbled with many misread words but mentions attendance, committee roles, and projected activities. Names such as Selina and Lenore appear amid unclear context.

Salta Pi Morzand Cenverdia

Consolidation of Stables and Large Horse Market in Kansas

Fort Scott plans a large horse market at Hansas Port Scott from May 1 with a mix of dealers and racing stock. John Kinney notes sales of about 10,000 dollars for a prominent buyer. The event features 200 to 400 head of thoroughbreds and draft horses, with stalls and camping available, highlighting livestock quality and regional commerce.

Fort Scott Hansas Port Scott Cewege Mesay Wet Sete Warne Kansan Dire Race Es Sageen Elie Serucun Johm Kinney Tee Grint Grant

Rehearsed Sunday as Faculty Aims for May 1 Play

A damaged fragment describes rehearsals for a May 1 play at Bethie. Seniors stage a musical or dramatic production. faculty and a central committee plan distribution and support. The piece mentions Elven seniors, a Mridvetion, and a congressman letter about tree seed distribution.

Beithe Becki Krown

Amputation and Suicide Shootings Reported in Local Incident

Oscar Stone of Button Shoots Himself Through the Foot in a disturbing event tied to the Kanes Telephone Company and local authorities. A stern meeting followed as officials discussed remedies and compensation amid the tragedy.

Oscar Stone Button Durriton Bay Osper Lune Kanes Telephone Company Secidiakee Bundhe Cole Eton

Fart Scout Officer Arrests Stir House Liquor Case

A garbled report from a Lawrence area inquiry cites arrest of W. Roberson of Fart Scout for dispensing liquors. The text references a minstrel show and fashion of Minstrel era, with mentions of local officials and a court action.

Roberson Foyt Bent India Hoberson Quallander Hin Ely Diane Bealaldieriedsies West

Discover Gypsum Cave and the Longhland Mine Mystery

Scattered readable fragments describe miners of Westsie Planter company at a mine near a river bend with a possible cave discovery. The report mentions a fall injuring Hutchinson boy Russ, a long dig near the Hive River, and claims the area may recover from recent upheaval as excavations proceed.

Longhland Westsie Planter Anulber Ryness Luli Jones Howe Gould Rueke Ulddes Fe Sapien Hive Miy

Latin scholarships at Lawrence University announced

Hr. One Established at KE and UL by Prominent Lawrence Citizens Lawrance. Abey scholarship and endowment have been established at the state university by Lawrence citizens. J. A. Bowarsiel and other local leaders guarantee the scholarship for five years. The plan aims to support a young student each year through the Latin department.

KE & UL Lawrence

Ben Eder Entangled in Derby Buy Offer and Finish Clash

Louisville reports owner Dwyer seeks 75 000 for Ben Eder after a near collision with Hen Brush in the Kentucky Derby finish. The two colts are entered in several rich stakes with expectations of a sale and future racing plans.

Hen Brush

Peters Stars In Utes Victory Over Warriors In Close Tilt

Peters led with a powerful performance for the Utes as they defeated the Warriors in a tight contest. Key plays by Walter Noble and Curry helped push the home team, with H. Hud and A. Hud contributing strong defense and timely shots. The game featured pivotal moments in the fourth quarter and showcased the players’ grit in a decisive finish.

Independence Ball Club conducts season preparations and leadership

The Independence Ball Club outlines its roster and leadership for the upcoming season. Planned captaincy shifts include Marve Tru by and Jere Heider among players. reports praise from Ingram about pitching strength. The club aims to start practice by May 30 and hopes to schedule games with regional clubs as gates and grandstands are readied.

Tithe Sportifie Aidt Jonrhel Independenin Hee Delogren Avacw Bakarbsi Etuby Uray MM Guernses Ceshive Commercial Natiandl Bank Gine Prsidieny Uni Cedeener JW Howe Frank C. Masos Joni Hobrank Marve Truby Managr Tin Phice Marve Truty Sur Sager Plike Whertster John Goodell Ben Guth Richt Doc Goode Jere Heider McMahon Fort Heide Moorve Tagratan Ratsee Mtl Ingram Nereis Conniser Rene Tim Hen Gouth Wellington Gene

National League Scores Spark Surprise in St Louis and Pittsburg

Saturday results shuffle NL standings with upsets at St Louis and Pittsburgh. Reported lineups list Heston, Wehling, Dexter for Louisville and Ryto for Cleveland, with Batteris and Young notable for the Dodgers and St. Louis players amid a cluttered, partially garbled recap.

St. Louis Pittsburg Tapateville

Batter's-Rhines and Foreman Star in Midwestern Showdowns

Cincinnati May 2 sees Battters-Rhines, Foreman and Pele lead a lineup including Hoffer and Romasoys in a fast paced slate across St Louis Chicago Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. May 11 results show Hewitt and Twleben anchoring Battery pairings with Kansas City and Milwaukee in tight contests amid a flurry of runs.

Yesterday's Major League Scores and Contention Notes

Louisville and St Louis contending over tall “Bad” honor. Brooklyn tops the list as errors and umpire calls influence the game. attendance around 2,000 with Cincinnati and Washington also noted. Baltimore and St Louis games marred by poor fielding and a $25 fine for a fan dispute.

Louisville St Louis Honore Brooklyn Lowisvilles Ste Keefe Mooent Loutevsile Baltimord Hart Messlinn Baltiioure

Western League Roundup Bansac City Wins in Tenth Inning

In a tense Western League clash Bansac City edged Perewers Str ix in ten innings with strong pitching from Frevia and clutch hitting. The Blues rallied late but fell just short as Bovie worked the key innings. Also Milers top Saints in Minneapolis, Hoosiers overpower Columbus, and Sedalia edges Leavenworth in a rough, error-filled day of play.

Bansac City Bovie Fausus City Ubee Cele Perewers Strix Blues Plarizbe Eburt Brillant Jonnie Frill Frevia Hees Ryuste Dhin Dulegauim Adimurere Nouthern Kazan Gan

The Stammering Teacup of a Toasting Professor

A comical tale set at a social gathering in Ciferd features a young man with a consonant mixing quirk who stammers during a flirtatious tea request. The awkward moment escalates as the hostess's daughter blushes, and the group humorously suspects a scandal while the professor finally stumbles into a confession about his longing for a graceful match. The scene ends with guests praising fortune and the witty blushing professor facing the crowd with shy, polite gratitude.

Ted Ciferd Eben Hotalket Widlomond Ody Bug Rae Ludbed Belore Sae

Death of Mr Turner publisher at Fennoon Set York

The well known publisher Mr Turner dies at Fennoon Set York. Born in Cludthantiin lec he gained prominence publishing in the south and later became chief city and published the trot oe ere Price Current. After founding the Creer Publicsing company, he helped publish produce reports and other financial notices.

Pasees Fennoon York Fenbonin Orner Pulcher Gseld Lia Ferevnot Urner Cludthantiin Attur Creer Publicsing Company

Death by Own Action Club Formed in Little Rock Arkansas

A new branch of the Chicago Club Organization is established in Little Rock Arkansas with rules guiding membership and a yearly drawing. Members must sit within one year and a drawing is conducted for a suicide bond, with hangnet restraints described among other ritual details.

Chicago Little Rock Little Rock Ark Tittle Rock Suieidal Éluix

Costs of Charites Vouchers Tabled by State Board

A state board session today reviewed April vouchers for all state institutions except schools and the insane asylum. Items include maintenance and repairs at Chwmratonile and other facilities, salaries and wages totaling various sums, with names such as George Clark and J. E. Wilcoxson noted among attendees.

State Board of Cheritites Folhrsiing Imine Sey Enlarica Bwstr Eesti Suse Enbeelie NGL Siva Teracee BSG Bs Thiteday Prosilieit Albuueh George Clark J. Ee Wiilocison Pbiskessee

Not A Mere State Affair At Topeka Festive Reunion

A Topeka reunion and fall festivity is planned for the Oklahoma week. The Oklahoma G. AR encampment will be staged this week as Topeka residents prepare for the event. Committee members, including J. Andereon and J. Caloxet, oversee domestic work and fundraising coupons. Funds aim for 36,000 and several mills have yet to be canvassed. North Topeka area visits continue and a local laundry business is noted in the mix.

Topeks Oklahoma Topeka Jouriew TJ. Andereon J. Caloxet Wyatt Apt Wray Oklahoma G. AR Committee of Nuance Tyneka Bern

Russia's Clever Move Aids Menelik in Africa

A dispatch from New York dated May 11 reports Gen Bhreiot head of the Red Cross society and expedition leader to Abyssinia says his party has been met with sleeper agents and that Manilek is preparing for a passage to Har xur. The Novo Vremya notes England’s fear about Herat is unfounded. The Russian expedition to Abyssinia, their third, aims to gain influence in the region by aiding Italian interests and establishing religious ties with the Abyssinian church.

Avgennis Menelik New York Berea Tm Herat Arissian Red Cross Abysainia Abrwinia Sagolia St. Petersburg Shycot Euciita Erett Expedi Udon Russia

Globe Trotters Faces Peril as Walkers Start Trek

Ana Glove Globe Trotters report walking around the world runs into dangers as Hermosilla Mex and Maj Inewe, two Americans, begin a two month trek toward Guatemala. They warned of Yaqui Indian hazards west of Nogales, averaging nearly 100 miles per day before reaching safety. Local notes list residents visiting and others traveling, with social and business ads interspersed.

Hermosilla Mex Cres Eouthion Leber Forest Moas Atiz Guatemala

Deadly Parallel In Topeka Sunday Capital Income Report

The Topeka Sunday Capital presents December 1493 figures showing daily issues and postage totals. It notes December dates 15, 23 and 30 with varied issue counts and highlights that the largest Topeka post is 10,678, suggesting substantial circulation outside Topeka.

Topeke Capital Topeka State Journal

State Journal Local Circulation Lead Over Capital on Sunday

The State Journal records a daily local circulation well ahead of the Capital on Sunday while the Wichita Daily and Sunney, second to Kane sas daily, trails with lower print totals than the FOPEKA STATE JOURNAL.

State Journal Capital Wichite Daily Sunney Kanesas Okie Oma Fopeka State Journal

State Journal to Erect Modern Two-Story Newspaper Building

The New Building will stand at Kansas Avenue and Eighth, a two story pressed brick structure with a basement. It will be a practical, modern facility designed for efficient production of an up-to-date newspaper, offering facilities unmatched for quality printing.

State Journal Kansas Avenue Eighth

A T Danivis Receiver Action Noted in Court

Judge Hazen today appointed A T Danivis receiver for three slots on West Street. Mo Nesverry and Seene appear before John Catyin, as attorneys for Mrs Macy, with a mortgage on the property under review.

A.T. Danivis Hazen A. T. Danlety Cua Nesverry & Seene Ows Nolaa Trunoat John Catyin

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