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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1896

Page

5

State Convention Plans Face Delays and Debates

Cy Leland in the city discusses timing for the state convention with Abr Leland and others. The prospect of moving the convention earlier is weighed against limited participation and political maneuvering as candidates, including Morrill, seek renomination. The article traces expectations for turnout, dates, and the impact on the governor's prospects.

Cy Leland Jqnenul Are Central Abr Leland Secaue Lowis Acland Patronia Ross Severnor Bieri Fame Eerie Morrill Sami Peters Ofoe Dam Tim Sapp Deland Leavenworth Pines Shmvegn Morril Phan Be Deitts Marril Perm Carl

Unclear text on Gov Morrill candidacy and election

Fragmentary OCR report mentions Gov Morrill and gubernatorial race with confusion over name presentation and political reaction. No clear events, dates, or quotes can be confirmed from the readable fragments. The piece references Simpson and a general election context, but specifics are unreadable.

Norill Simpson Morrill St Journal Toorier Sparki

Tucker Not to Run for Representative from Douglas

Fragmented item reports Mr Tucker declining a run for Douglas County representative and naming individuals such as Jatsike veweot and 0 Finley. It mentions Hankin as a former representative and references state officials and a convention, with unclear details due to OCR errors.

Douglas Deuxias County Cms Tucker Toni Gue Tuer Aaya Thas Shue Abe Tee Fithal Pirtotnine Nitty

Question on who can beat Barrist in the upcoming race

Fragmentary report outlines opposition to Jack FeSce rons resmuing iy Mie Sena Seva ti be baine x hare sivae ta ieding the proper man to pit against Jide Diserte at Oat. Article mentions constitutional ineligibility and court rulings, with scattered references to Kansas City politics, county attorney Lisheut, and a proposed platform.

Jack FeSce Seiene Sauas Ted Uae King Kansas City Pomtree Pantral Lisheut Dowielick Dowielick For No Terms, Be Ei Uitht For Ge Seuana Mistrict Nomination. Bishop Ly Lsvonshirres

Alcohol Debate Dominates Second District Meeting

Dr Warriner and others argue alcohol harms medicine while dissenting physicians insist it has stimulatory value. Bishop Millsack presides at Bethany confirmations as figures discuss temperance and stimulant use. News notes include William Brush injured from a stair fall and a special sale on hats at 620 Kansas Ave.

Railway Officials Observe Compressed Air Demonstration

Railroad machinery leaders from Great Northern and Santa Fe visit Topeka to inspect compressed air systems used in shop operations. J. C. Patts of Great Northern tours Santa Fe shops with John Pluser and George W. Smith, praising the demonstration and planning future plant installations in St. Paul and Brainard.

Thin City J. C. Patts Methennual Great Northern Raileey Topeka Santa Fe St. Paul Brainard Pattes John Pluser George W- Smith

Mechanical and Operating News From Santa Fe Division

Firemen Georges Feriear and Arthur Hobart are unavailable due to illness and other duties. Crew transfers include Edward Lenn and John Clark moving to Situ for Chicago St Joe division service, and Chin division firemen from Ft Madison joining local operations. A Topeka run of 16 double decked sheep cars arrived after a lengthy journey, with multiple crews listed for upcoming eastern service and maintenance work.

Georges Feriear Santa Fe Sanne Arthur Hobart Tesdmes Gutins Cofly Santa Pe Hie Cédar Junction Iney Joe Young Switehmurdé Senta Fe Mhndale Kan Bert Sutherland Sana Fe Eit Aes Chicago Philadel New York Sents Pr Edward Lenn John Clark Topeka Chin Division Ft Madison Bupriver Chirts Meriteie Santa Poin Chiargesf Ompetta Even Inc.Rieginerr Moetinsi Exaperta

Pneumatic Crane Installed at Santa Fe Shops

A pneumatic crane about 25 feet high was built at the Santa Fe shops in Tan Ely and placed beside the storehouse tracks. The crane, described as a mechanical effort, is to assist handling and operations, replacing older equipment and aiding material movement across the yard.

Bante Fe Tanely Competesed Mir Smith Feaicoller Siops

Promoted Yardmaster and Reduced Rail Fares Across Kansas

Master Mechanic 6 Smith signs. Thomas H Stewart promoted from engine foreman to yardmaster of Santa Fe at Atchison replacing Alfred Walden who moves to Las Vegas. Several staff changes follow with Georgi McLeurin and others mentioned. Western Passenger Association authorizes reduced rates for events across Kansas. New air testing plant opens in Santa Fe machine shops area. Santa Fe passenger service shows modest growth with Pullman sleepers attached to No 2. Agent Staples transferred from Travelay to Burdrite, effective July.

Santa Fe Atchison Thomas H. Stewart Santa Pe Santa Pepards Alfred Walden Las Vegas Mr Stewart Eesume Hs Dew Georgi McLeurtiin Western Passenger Association University Lecompton Kent Canuel Mertine Kansas Lindsborg Kan Bharsis City Milascar State Gate Kansans City Staples Heath T Bs Staples Travelay Crate City Ei Sreed W. F. Kerfoot Meent Murdetts Btaples End Kerfoot Agence

A Worn Out Fad Promotes Digestive Aids

An old ad text warns against quack remedies like spring medicines blood purifiers and tonics. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets a plant based digestant containing pepsin and fruit salts. After meals these tablets aid digestion and strengthen the stomach, claiming superiority to secret patent medicines.

Stuart

Stomach Disease Booklets and Aid Claims Amid Reports

An early 20th century dispatch notes requests for medical books from Steart Co and mentions a story about Mrs Adeline Mtoonby returning cured after treatment at a facility. The report describes women attendants, bed care, and a claim that patients at the institution are never abused, with a superintendent asserting best practice and patient discharge only when cured.

Adeline Mtoonby Bho Ograwatomie Patiaite

Girls as Walkers Clash Over Abducted Child Case

In Topeka a troubled 11 year old Mareie Dawson fled with Maud Boot after a dispute with her mother Mrs Tooth. Mareie walked the Saline to Meriden then stayed with relatives before returning Monday night tearful. Authorities note the lengthy march spurred by family strife.

Mareie Dawson North Topeka Maud Boot Meriden

Sonita seeks a station on the railroad line

Railroad Commission visits to inspect requests from residents seeking a new railroad stop. Petitioners near a town claim need for service and officials travel south of Otathe toward Memphis to investigate. Local officials and residents press for a halt and hearings follow.

Railroad Commission Ramoel T. Howe Ralheoy Dominion Holt Johndon Bont Memphis Simpaon

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