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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1896
Page
5
A garbled report describes a ceremony at Garield Park with Parson Grey and Finnrey Barnato aboard a Hewh extribute. Wires pale and crowds cheer while bands play as a 3 p m show begins amid uncertain details and scattered names.
A letter from Senator Curtis in Topeka questions if Congress will adjourn before July noting it is doubtful the plan will end soon. A second message from Senator Wheeler hints at museum delays and supports a bunie toptex. details about plans for screen doors and wiring are mentioned. Subscription prompt for the State Journal ends the snippet.
In Shawnee county at Metropolitan hall a heated county convention selected delegates for the state and national gatherings. Overmyer and anti Overmyer factions clashed with charges of packing and improprieties. Overmyer protested and denounced the process before delegates walked out, leaving Martin and Thames among debated nominees and calling for party unity.
The Topeka civic drive promotes using 17 inch cut stationery on envelopes as advertising. A printing office sample will be produced and provided free. The effort follows a successful similar campaign by The World’s Call. Also notes community events and local ads for Bremer wafers and other services with prices and contacts.
In Topeka Sunday the Booth Tucker couple and Major Malan toured with a public reception at Santa Fe depot. They discussed the Silvester Army in America, the recent purge of Ballington Booth, and the family’s plans to travel to New York, while Mr and Mrs Booth Tucker spoke of conversion and missionary work.
A garbled account describes Major Majon and Major Mirlundort in a church setting. It mentions a perfomance with singing and an audience, where figures like Chit Verges and Uriet appear in unclear dialogue. The text also notes an orchestra revival and references to a “Repelctary” with limited clarity.
A European crop weather survey from an agricultural journal notes mixed prospects for a bountiful harvest. It highlights varying conditions across regions, with spring sowings largely complete and weather patterns influencing yields and import needs for the upcoming season.
A jumble of notes describes a Welr City meeting and concerts. Mentions Salvation Army marches and a charity rally at the Woman et Directions building. Includes references to boxers and a visiting musician, with plan for a rally and amateur boxing event schedule.
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