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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1896

Page

3

Rainy dispute over seeds swirls through Detroit court

A legal fight centers on a contract between Hepnitiate 2 Seed Contract and Garden City Farmers regarding alleged weed supplies. The case involves about $2,000, with names such as Dor Petry and Ferry & Co cited amid confusion over obligations and whether the seeds were worth less than claimed.

Gallahan Fors & Co Barekia Fealba Wits Perry Cus Muirsbe Intiars Martin Hot Sistemas A Jonet & Stuns Gent Tawltisnerrie Elir Serena

Woods Awarded Two Thousand Twenty Four Dollars Ninety Cents

Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling in case involving Woods and party names. Fragmented text references telegraph company delay, maritime or banking actions, and a dispute over funds and delivery. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the core action concerns a monetary award affirmed by the court.

Supreme Court Winthid Marti Alseiy Albert Had & Guatils Mater Levies Andy Telegeam Wan Sie Woods Teleereph Siderite Ae Ae

Joints License Court Rumors Spark Unclear Trade Talk

Fragmented text mentions licenses, fines, and a discussion about marinating a tie. References unclear names and places with scattered phrases. No coherent event or identifiable organizations emerge from the garbled content.

Revenue Shrinkage in Felersoe Townehip Property List

Faced with a declining property list Felersoe Townehip struggles to explain shrinking values and tax base. The piece contends town records lag behind real declines noting misfiled parcels and aging assessments. Residents and officials debate remedies and the impact on services and budgets.

Wichita's New Woman Mystery and Silent Protests

Fragmented OCR text outlines a Wichita story about a woman and a man named Favret, with references to home life, neighbors, and a looming issue of social constraints. The piece hints at investigative pressure, suppression, and local tensions amid unclear events and dates.

Alone Highwayman Case from Cheney May 19

A garbled report from Cheney describes a daytime robbery at a merchant’s store. A horse rider, carrying clothing and goods, demanded items including shirts and neckties. The assailant fled, with a pursuing party and a bystander recounting the event.

Explosive plot targets Page Cabin Company office

At about 3 o clock in the morning residents in the northeast part of Doe Elt were awakened by an explosion. Dynamite detonated inside the weigh office of the Page Cabin Company causing the floor to split and machinery to be torn apart. A portion of the dynamite remaining unexploded could have caused greater damage.

Geage City Doe Cnet Page Cabin Company

Local vigilantes kill thief in Cowiny County raid

In Cowiny County, angry farmers disguised as workers confronted a man seeking employment and shot him after he shot at several farmers. Sheriff Beam died from his wounds, and a second farmer named E28 Smith was injured.

Cowiny Wietita Ley Dewver Cowhey County Sheriff Beam Smith

A Cheap Contract for Mail Route 11 Miles

A terse notice describes Edwin ton winning a mail contract for an 11 mile route at £75 with Fast delivery terms. The brief entry notes the successful contractor and mentions two near misses and a ball, with unclear subsequent details about routes and personnel.

Enwton Letty Hoa Gatton Atemann Lee

Mines Close Down After Carbon Company Closure

Dense city foresees mass unemployment as the Genes Carbon company shutters all plant sections. Explosion in a shad entry blasts adds to job losses, with about six hundred more men out of work. In Argentinian river incident, a local woman identified as the former Mrs. James Kersey of Atchison, Kansas, is linked to a May tragedy. Community meetings in Crawford and Walnut areas call for solidarity as local leaders push for relief measures and continued civic activity.

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Pree Fight at Piovence and Arrests Reported

Fragmented OCR lists arrests Caldwell and Gretle for alleged crimes and sentencing to penitentiary. Mentions Sydney and May dates with unclear events and names, referencing Keely Bohure and a defended case involving a Roshey or Roshy figure.

Piovence Caldwell Gretle Will

Fragmented 19th Century Local Notices Mixed Content

A garbled historical page fragment mentions events in Tyaneas City and Hackell County, with scattered names such as AIS Halligan, Miller, H. dhorce, and W. Fritet. It references stock sections, court terms, and a Pacific st Abilene opening, plus agricultural and medical notes.

Tyaneas City Ais Halligan W. Fritet Miller H. Dhorce

Morin Victor Loses Two Heats in Paris Bicycle Race

Morin, the famous American cyclist, failed to win either heat in the 2000 meter event at the Velodrome Paris. About 15,000 spectators watched as Morin and rival Johanneson battled for the lead, Morin ultimately finishing behind in both races amid a spirited crowd reaction and talk of the event as part of a larger continental meeting.

Paris Paria Morin Jobs & Dofnewnth Armerican Herringe Jobrann Morte An Crobt Bor Morin Theroupon Gerlared Vaid Crete Mackind Patelotic

Ryan's Easy Victory Over Dunfes in Narrow Finish

In a rough game witnessed by over 2000, Ryan overwhelmed Dunfes with early pressure and punishing defense. Referee altercations marred the scene as Lyon shoved the official and more. the focus remained on Ryan's decisive edge and the crowd’s tense reaction.

Brita Joe Dust Brooke Pontert Rydm Dunfes Amd Jaye Jaye. Darfer Beth Cronmi Lyon Causht Grebie

Cleveland edges rally as errors fuel 6th inning loss

In Cleveland May 12 the festimores and Blake delivered two-run hits. Errors by Donnelly and Clark and a late shut inning by Cleveland produced a six run frame. Attendance 3,300. Final: Cleveland 6 Baltimore 4. Batteries Nelson, Clark. pitchers Haug, Smith.

Cleveland Baltimore & Cleveland Mee Donnelly Clark Blake Cwrvsland Toung Claimer Hoper Robinson

Indignant Parents Confront School Over Rainy Day Farewell

Parents at Harrison school protest a blocked public event after a heavy downpour. Principal Poster forbids the audience while crowds endure drenched conditions and retreat to homes with minimal shelter.

Ervey Harrison Kherdly & Child

Revolt in Paris Sparks Uncertain Restoration Outlook

Reports from Lima and Galveston describe a Paris uprising challenging government authority. The Associated Press notes violence and the potential rapid deployment of troops to quell the unrest. Officials signal possible changes, with Pierole poised to appoint officers and form a new administration as the country grapples with the upheaval.

Paris Associated Press Lima Pers Galveston Tex Amacom Nap Vlaserdin Oimelal Pierole

Joint cases continued in county court session

The court adjourned after a series of proceedings with defendants including Fritz Durein Crowe and others, signatures obtained on certain documents, and participation by John Molvace Callahan and Crowe. The record notes continued hearings scheduled for next Tuesday in the same matter.

Polis Oursehage Bete Cattuhas Fritz Durein Ord Daanas Crowe Togo Itass Frank Bluern Rochata Sather John Molvace Callahan Crowe

Fragmented Sage Advice About Goods and Frauds

A garbled column discusses consumer tips, mentions protecting buyers and sellers, and references various names and places in a jittery narrative. The piece seems to warn against deception while noting local figures and events, but readable facts are sparse.

Priest Accused of Forcible Removal at Church

Report from New Kenetreton describes a priest at Sedesopttattoman Cneholls church during Vespers striking and ejecting a young woman and allegedly slapping another after ordering girls from the pulpit area. Witnesses recall a tense scene as the priest faced mixed reactions from congregants.

Cneholls New Kenetreton Ister A. Ovens Irteh Consrerniior Aisi Annie Alaige Pather Ratter Leta McCandy

Weather Delays City Band Concert Amid Storm Marked Streets

Uncertain plans for a park band concert depend on favorable weather. Weather disrupted decor and parade preparations as rain and wind damaged sidewalks and storefront displays, leaving officials reevaluating the event spacing and timing.

St John Speaks on Kansas City University Cornerstone

In Kansas City discussion centers on the university project with Rev. Thomas Lewis of Maryland and Rev. Eugenie St John of Kansas addressing the ceremony. Certificates cited seating for delegates and debates over theater entitlements involving women.

Kansas City Swomar Tylagea Semehin Thomas Lewis Maryland Eugenie St John Kanene Kansas Ginov University

HIAWATHA AID PLANOutline of cyclone relief efforts

Hiawatha organized relief for cyclone victims to Shelter Reserve with supplies including provisions and materials. Carpenters and laborers from the region joined injured cities to clear debris and aid rebuilding. Governor Morrill coordinated use of state tents to shelter displaced residents until permanent housing can be arranged.

Hiawatha Reid Brinkmasons Tsborere Chmabere Morrill

Storm report brings damage and notices in Pony Creek area

A storm postcard from Sabella area notes near total destruction of farmhouses and structures below the Sabella district, with injuries reported. Messages from Miner of Sabey and references to local businesses, mail routes, and summer convention listings appear, plus advertisements for a nineties era remedy and a city transportation agent.

Sabey Miner Pony Creek Sabella Hook Island Great Hook Washness D.C Baptist Voung Feople Miwauker Wis Peoples Party SL Loulh Sul Paul Minn Iiferminion

Harbor Fight Renewed as Santa Monica Harbor Reopens

Washington notes a renewed harbor dispute with Santa Monica and San Pedro. A compromise creates a nine member commission with three civil engineers, one from the Navy, and one from the Coast and Survey, to be appointed by the President, while heated debate continues over Bayou Plaquemine and other projects and a potential direct appropriation funds Seattle and West Coast improvements.

Santa Monica Washington Sasts Monica San Petro Dep Calfornie Ecrnty Uneholm Senate Senate Meiindene Renny Cadery Cateaecu Senate Wilteende Ieamendinesite Seattle

Nettels Appointed Third Ward Councilman in Court Role

The Third Ward councilman Nettels is named steno grapher in Judge Foster's court and will assume the new role in August. The report also notes a forthcoming private secretary appointment and a description of a forthcoming invention, with references to diplomatic and bank positions and German credit matters.

Third Ward Foster United States Court Twieke Juuigye Foster Kolay Biuthettis Park Ag Tame Ghapeliman C. EL Nettels Effent Ane Mr Néttels Foy bin Jude Fister Air Nettet Ples Tullys Porton

Today\u0027s Market Report From Chicago and Kansas City

Market summary shows hogs cattle and sheep receipts and prices from Chicago May 19 and Kansas City May 1. Hog receipts and shipments noted with prices around 6 to 7 dollars for various hog categories. cattle receipts modest and prices steady to lower. Texas steers and stockers cited. sheep receipts and market strength described with mixed tones.

Chicago Atay Texas Kansas City Kansas Cluts

Market notes and Receipts at Kansas City Produce Market

Fragmented market report notes steady to weak trends in various commodities. Cattle receipts, grain prices, and butter demand shown with fluctuating figures and several references to New York and Chicago exchanges, with overall market sentiment described as steady to stagnant.

Kananse City Kansas City Nuari Cork

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