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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1896
Page
3
Tomorrow and Monday we present money saving opportunities that close times dictate. Many items never have and perhaps never will be equalled in value, serving as an index to our selling style and aimed at cementing your patronage to this store.
In our clothing department a sharp sale begins tomorrow with low prices on home goods and textiles. The notes list items including rolls of chin fat ting and various fabrics, plus a sale on suits for young men sizes 33 to 36, with former prices from five to twelve dollars and a few white lot options remaining.
The ad touts over 200 Met’s Cassimere Cheviot Worsted and Serge suits in sizes from a4 to 42 with sacks and cutaways. It promises prices far below former levels with “intrinsic price slashing” and urges customers to compare in the window. Also promotes boys knee pants suits for tomorrow with partwool double-breasted styles worth 1.50 to 1.75 at big money saving inducements.
A garbled but legible notice reports the City Government of Siis intends to close saloons. It references actions tied to violations of measures and court involvement, with mentions of physicians and public health enforcement, and notes about rabies concerns and treatment approaches. The text is fragmentary but centers on a government response to health risks and potential prosecutions.
The fragmentary account describes Atchison residents flocking to commune with spirits. It mentions Captain John Seaton and a mysterious figure Soloman signing as the speaker. The narrative references a spectral visit to a deck scene and a cabinet discussion led by a figure named Soloman Rex amid chaotic dialogue and faded memory.
A garbled report traces a voyage from Sweden to Kansas with multiple errors and scattered phrases. It mentions days on the road, towns in transit, and spurious columns discovered at Ax konens City. May II notes Grant Barlow and Wb. Preeti found in ay nang aaateh to Orthen with a spurious sound and a quiet withdrawal.
A fragmentary report describes an inventor named Mr Fock from nkar town developing a home irrigation system. It mentions a large unit, sensors, and a pressure pump that draws water from a house well into an artificial pond with distributed hoses and valves for garden watering.
Hutchinson May 15 Barn Hur Bok used 30 senet veearented. accused in the shiped with Inceet involving his daughter Artie TF Bundi. Another warrant sworn for assault on Corrie Bunitekt and her daughter a vt years Buntiek was ncrewted. he advised the harmre Hle ete-met igi 6. ve Jitedies re i 'mse t ot 40d.
Newton May Vk Cleve Colt son of a well known inventor, arrested on a telegraph from Perse, Uk. Charged with crime, heiress of Perolvert family noted. Several people bitten, horse affected at Wiehretta. May 12 the detective made award.
Rain averaged two inches with heavier totals in spots as a cold front crossed the area. Forecasters predict showers tonight, clearing later with fair, temperate conditions tomorrow. Santa Fe and Rocheport report notable rainfall while Colorado shows a mix of sun and clouds with cooler air in the west.
May 15 at Sherilan Wyo the Republican convention chose McKinley as nominee and designated a platform mirroring 1896 Casper adopts Guternators stance endorsing national unity and supports McKinley for president. Committees arranged seating and plan to attend St Louis convention. Separate items list shop services and local business ad copy.
May 1 reports from Pittsburg Cleveland Chicago and Philadelphia show Pirates beating Boston 7-0 as Beaton, Dolan, and Sullivan starred for Pittsburg while Cleveland rallied to win 9-7 with New York, and St Louis lost to Washington. Chicago topped Baltimore 3-? as quarter runs plus errors shaped the game. Louisville beat Philadelphia 5-1 as pitching held, Indianapolis and Minneapolis won, and Kansas City also recorded a victory amid a busy schedule. New developments include a professional cycling note and a horse racing tour of England and France planned by Harry Wheeler and Murphy.
A jumble of river fishing reports and a local song recital tonight at the First Methodist church. Also notes on a jury verdict in the case of Mrs. Charles Heltrai versus Alfred Sage and a short recounting of a catfish catch including large specimens and sale at Bedell levthines.
The report covers wheat prices rising modestly due to weaker northwest crops and expectations of crop conditions, with corn and oats showing little change. Pork and hog markets show varied openings and declines, while cattle receipts and prices fluctuate. Reports from Chicago and Kansas City note steady to soft trends, with futures and external factors shaping sentiment.
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