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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1896

Page

1

Bear and Lion to Face at Che Foo Real Estate Turmoil

A garbled 1910s-era report cites an American named Smith acting as a real estate dealer and possibly facing trouble. The piece references Che Foo, China, and tensions involving British territory, the United States in York, and a disputed treaty. It mentions JLongoz and a display from Shasghstt aut Chat, with notes on treaties, property, and legal actions.

Jlongoz Bayer United State Che Pac Uence

Dickinson County Farmer Faces Enjoined Bridge Repairs

A Dickinson County farmer seeks to halt trade disruptions as a court order blocks work on a central toad project. The temporary injunction, filed by Merritt, pauses repairs, with landowners opposing erosion and demanding relief.

Dickinson County Bears County

Post Mortem Demanded as London Talks Fail

A post mortem is demanded as events from May 7 to May 12 in London reflect turmoil. Church leaders insist on assessment and adjournment while ongoing debates concern foreign missions. The hoard of church shares remains idle for several days as authorities consider next steps.

Ehareh South Elon Gowaw

Government optimistic on wheat estimates amid fluctuating reports

Government statistics show Uncle Sam’s wheat yield estimates are uncertain with revised forecasts for the season. Officials discuss late ripeness, weather impacts, and potential adjustments as harvest figures hover around projected bushels.

Sam C. Aurray

Emporia College Commencement Exercises Held May Day

The Emporia campus announced commencement events featuring speakers from local and national organizations. Rev. J. D Fuewitt and Rav J. S. Fuewitt presided at a Presbyterian service, while the ceremony included music from the college choir and a sermon presented by a rector from Durrant City. A prize of $300 was noted in connection with a prize giveaway.

Emporia Wilba H L. Prate Siltville Exnperiu Olfage Forpoxtk Colmencement Yeodapshey Siow Lisnerry Stones Hatin Mies Mt. 'T Biarakal Chena City R Kenew Rav Fuewitt Ge Eijk

Deputy Sheriffs Murder near Kaeneus City Kansas

A rural county region report describes a deputy sheriff murdered near White Churel by assailants tied to a cow theft plot. The narrative mentions a pursuit, an ambush at a pine location, and a quick escape after attackers used horses to flee.

Sherif White Churel Kaeneus City Kanpae Sherrf Wrandette Tonge Ranesaa Ony Ban Hecus Hobe Jean Rikritig Wheelie Comets Syed Gt Whem Tiesee

Unclear political upheaval and uncertain air in state

Fragmentary notes describe a political scene with references to presidents and seats, denoting unrest and debate over leadership. The text mentions a bunker, elections, and proposed policy actions, though specifics are obscured by garbled OCR. Names and places are unreadable.

Idle 500 Hands Highlight May Day Event

A garbled May Day report notes a performance by a group called Ari lis Wideheart with a 1 PM cover event. It mentions committee meetings at four and a range of payroll or employment figures around 200 dollars, with unclear local details and venues.

Bees

SEMSHOTT DEAD Chimgo stays 1-Wiliam A. Sime PUKE

Fragmentary OCR text notes a death and references a person named William A. Sime PUKE in a cryptic context. The readable fragment mentions a port or fantasy element and a missing appearance. No clear date, place, or organization is established.

Park Commissioner Appointment at Topeka

Prof Worrall is named park commissioner for Topeka. The appointment, created by the science council, fixes a salary of $1 a year and assigns duties to oversee park improvements and related duties.

Worrall Tiss Topeka Mazon Prilans Haz Weerall Alain Howe LO Park Cyntulimeioner

Riot at Missouri Republican State Convention Ends in Smashed Doors

chaotic scene at Joplin Missouri May convention as Kerens and Filley factions clash over opera house control. delegates heckled, doors smashed, glass broken, police restrained mobs while arrests were reported.

Dem Democratic Ultimatum in Japan and Trusts

Fragmentary notice outlines a political procedure in Japan involving the Democratic party and a secretary, with references to tax issues, anxious dates, and an internal process for applications and hearings. The garbled text mentions held events, a secretary named Shorting, and a secretary’s role in a council or subcommittee as it relates to approvals and delays.

Shorting Sontention

Labor unions enjoined to halt boycott of slave company goods

In Kansas City a court barred labor unions from pressuring buyers to refuse products of a slave company after a workers strike at a packing plant. Attorneys for the unions and the Army ADF argue the injunction shields legitimate labor actions while the case, set for a Monday hearing, centers on boycott legality and corporate orders.

Roysott Arorr Packing Company Fudge Porter Kansas City Kale Bf Kinane Cit Posten Gnion Anesn Mulvand Poard Newt Monilay

Hillis Contested Delegates in Tight County Convention

Delegates to the Stein convention clash as factions Ellis and Reeder vie for control. Key candidates include McNall and Reeder for adjutant at the state convention, with Potter, Hurtyn and Burton also active. Local figures and party lines shape the dynamic as ballots loom and convention leadership is debated.

Hillis Hin Chy Kaen Stein Conerrenonas Ellis Reeder Cuncanes Elaine St. Louis Gore Minsett Webb Fom Smith McNal McNall Lotsa Jim Reeter Baye City Aleotinn Dr . P. Gilt Derdiuns Potter Marios J. H. Burton Bovtte Gomrattherian Wiente Hurtyn Burt Mitchell County M.A. Chambers Bhetliin County Bhetliin County Wes “Undeiensuste Si Gen. Holtan Rungell County Temporaty Parkur Die Cues Tenn Diweredd Acme Ehusen Beston Pelick

Cripple Creek Fire Impacts Cap Jutinson Home

The report recounts a large fire at Cripple Creek near Cap Jutinson home with about 2000 in the crowd and three business houses destroyed. It notes a large turnout and mentions workers paid around S2009 in wages, with details on local conditions and aftermath.

Henlis J. & Johnson Die Moreth Wuts

A O U W Ladies Meet In Topeka High Society Assembly

The A O U W Ladies meet in Topeka with hundreds of attendants from ninety lodges represented. Notables include Mrs Notestine of Philadelphia and Mrs Sauter now grand judge of honor. Music, addresses, and a large reception marked the convention before a closing dance and plans for charity work. Deaths from cholera noted in Washington with committee reports on amendments.

Topeka Weenie &T Hamilton Welcerat Aepois Cary Pretty Cpanterrinatein Difaiesti Ata Geren Notertine Hiawatha Krtit Etter Forde Fmpirtit Eran Remders St. Walbtee Legrand Mirceapolis Ata Viner Gtuska Tenwell de Tape A. J. Biddy M. Forte Anne Gauter Sauter Ann Lealling

Libel Foes Cy Leland in Kansas Political Clash

The Kansas debate centers on Cy Leland and Farmer Al W. Smith amid accusations of treachery and libel. Smith denies seeking renomination while Leland says he may defend himself in court if needed, with tensions rising over Morrill support and statewide political maneuvering.

Unley Leland Borith McPherson County Wien Cy Leland Ste Srvithv Renin Cy Lalund Peeret Moy Uch Morrill Uae Mfr Siete Sali

C M Higginson Here Assistant to President Wigetenh

Fragmented text describes C M Higginson visiting Santa Paula and Los Angeles with Wipley, discussing railroad work and economy. Mentions Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe line, and 318 working days a year.

C. M. Wigetenh Wipley Santa Po Angeles Gulf Coluride Santa Fe Hiexman Fuglheon Wold

Wages Strike by Ohio Quarrymen Demands Restored

Twelve hundred quarrymen in Ohio go on strike around Cleveland demanding restored wages. They threaten further action if employers refuse. Local authorities monitor the dispute as talks continue with the goal of resuming pay at prior levels.

Ohio Cleveland Tyretve Heron Steven St Ie

Hill City Republicans face delegate contest in local convention

The Hill City Republican convention convened at noon to choose delegates and alternates amid splits. Among candidates mentioned are Ellis, Hinman, Sutton, Tut, and notable figures like ex State Senator Lackard, Willaty Sinpeon, L. G. Parker, Captain W. S. Thern, Rit Anya, Major William Drumbhilier, and Robinson of Osborne, with totals published by the Bnocking Record.

Hill City May Banta Gayste Raeleykie Himerif Sheeh John J. Ingalis Bnocking Beeler Agnyt Elits Lackard Willaty Sinpeon Nortem County Almiatt Phillipsburg L. G. Parker Decatur County W. S. ‘Thten The Downs Times Benater Rit Anya Osborne County William Drumbhilier Pdiips Fo Robinson Osborne

Enterprising Jointist Seeks to Rent Berkeeper Fixtures

A Washington report notes a Greenleat Jointist serving a county jail sentence for dispensing Yeehetal Weviligy medicine has received a letter from a fellow Greenleat seeking to rest his bulldine and open a salomon. The first man expects an early pardon and aims to transfer the tent bit building to another person.

Berkeeper Washington Washington County Greenleat Art Earls

Canvass in North Topeka for Reunion and Festival Fund

The Reunion and Festival Committee visits North Topeka to canvass for contributions to the reunion and fall festival fund. Members include J Greenwald, Mixyor Fellows, A 1K Rodgers, and Postmaster J Ar Ho. They hope to raise around 3600, with doubts about reaching 4000.

North Side J. Greenwald Mixyor Rodgers Postmastar J. Ar HO North Topeka Lew Nerhabs

Quarantine Keeps Family From Food Amidstarvation Claim

A destitute family at 506 Karr Eleventh Street is under quarantine after a report of fever and sun set fever in a child. The household of Mr and Mrs Roun includes three children. access in and out is restricted. Neighbors say they had almost no food for three days and reported the case this morning.

A. Chie Karr B.C Spopiiicus

Troutman's Answer and Kansas Wheat Prospects Today

Interview with James A. Troutman shows his Republican loyalty and stance on prohibition as he avoids attacking Governor Morrill while confirming his reelection bid. Separate notes report a strong Kansas wheat crop outlook with harvest due in June and a northeastern Kansas hospital event led by Senator Stout.

James A. Troutman Kansas City Times Drw Freitas Leah Chadls Ubon Murti Troutman Anter Morrill

Statue Dedication in Washington Park Marks Nation’s Pride

The unveiling of General Winfield Scott Hancock’s statue in Washington’s business district drew President Cleveland, Vice President Stevenson, and lawmakers. A military parade followed with artillery and cavalry to honor the dead, while speeches urged civic virtue, national duties, and loyalty to the nation’s legacy.

Washington Herald Winfield Spott Hancock Cleveland Vic Stevenson Coneress Col ‘Waurner Lnfarites Toir Third Aellery Sixth Cavalry Tul Dhaigieb Tianciul Heal. Com Morndine U.S James VY John M. Falemer Tithsofs United Diveliine Hikdek Sind Ristions Gervania

Academy Willed 825000 and Hoover Widow in Susa Neie

Mrs Hoover of Brown County inherits 825000 after the death of her husband in a case involving Lrien county settlers and Hiawatha. Governor Micrilched presided as details of debts and business ties emerge, with Morrill and Dr Hilts noted in the regional affairs and honors.

Hoover Brown County Hiawatha Institution Hiawatha Lrien Cwuriti Busin

Arkansas trading Democrat newspaper aims for free silver era rise

The Arkansas trading Democrat paper from Little Rock asserts its stance for Free Silver Now. It proclaims itself the oldest paper west of the Mississippi under the same name and signals alignment with administration policies supporting monetary reform.

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