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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1896

Page

8

County Election Rife Over Commissioner Race in Bhuw ee County

A local county race centers on governance and finance as voters choose new leadership to oversee expenditures and county duties. Incumbent Willems seeks re election amid challenges from Frank Plemina of Silver Lake, with public concerns about accountability and county priorities shaping the contest.

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Half Rate Fares and Transcontinental Association Privilege

The Transcontinental Passenger Association grants privileges and schedules meetings in Chicago to discuss a half rate plan. The plan involves meetings with conventions and regional gatherings from the Missouri River to Fort Lou isnd and a possible alignment with national and party conventions. Public events listed include Republican, Democratic, AWFE, and Prohibition conventions at various inland cities as agents discuss routing and freight.

Transcontinental Passenger Association Privilega Frinsiso Biter Mhicago Calderell Wineompire Republican Nasional Ft Loult Democrace Ronvention Milwain Dufalo Piiteburs

New Niagara Bridge Awarded to Pennsylvania Steel Company

The New Niagara Bridge contract was awarded to the Pennsylvania Steel Company. Engineers Wally and Ray Dh oversee design and construction plans. The project supports railroad suspension and spans the river, with completion expected within the next year.

Pennsylvania Steel Company Niagare Wally Ray New Turk

Cyclone News Report From Otoe Reservation

Fragmented dispatch describes slow cyclone recovery at Otoe Reservation with reports of damaged lines and ineffective communications. Citizens discuss fundraising to aid local cyclone victims as authorities verify casualties and assess impact amid poor weather conditions.

Pelle City Neti Gtoe Cilzeme Thie

Peary after a meteorite mission in Arctic research

Noted explorer Lieutenant Peary sails north for scientific aims aboard a forty ton meteorite expedition. The plan includes securing meteorite samples for the Philadelphia Academy of Sciences and coordination with Topeka educators and others. The fragmentary text references Cape York discovery and a broader project involving ancient pyramids and related scientific lectures.

Eugene Wares Life and Patrimonial Works Autobiography

A fragmentary autobiographical sketch linked to the PEOs at Hutchinson discusses Eugene Ware. It recounts letters, wartime service, and Ware’s intellectual interests, including diplomacy and ethnography, with references to Vermont, Indiana, Topeka, and Connecticut plus a focus on Kansan heritage and broader American identity. The text presents a draft biography contemplating Ware’s life, letters, and public speaking.

Hutchinson Hutchinwon News Ninth Avenue Eugene Ware Wrabe Lester Ida Ian Matern Kansas United States Alt Bern Vermont Indiana Roy Yorself Hich Indika Topeka Yale

BanquetGuests Toast Amid War Years Remembrance

May 22 report of an ambassadorial banquet where Mr Gigerd and Alfred Ruttwehid presided. Diplomats, officers, and guests from the United States and Great Britain attended as Berwin consul general Peder praised Mr Bayard and the wartime alliance. The ceremony included a toast to the nations and a brief tribute to leaders and veterans.

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Wrecked Hearse and Blazing Runaway Incident

A chaotic scene in Want Fourth street involves a derailed hearse and a rapid escape by the Mult Stoker's Black crew. Witnesses describe a hearse tearing away as Milt Stowers and associates attempted a maneouver, with several bystanders reporting minor injuries from the commotion and a hazardous scramble near the vehicle. Investigators note damage to the hearse and surrounding area but confirm no severe injuries.

Stoker Milt Bis

GAYLOR'S BALL GOSSIP On Pitching, Temper and Players

A sweeping baseball column discusses pitchers, control, and the era's stars. It names many players and teams, notes fees and trades, praises precision and temper, and laments losses in Philadelphia and New York while highlighting key pitchers and managers shaping the season.

Saved by the Mission at Florence Crittenton Home

May 29 Kansas City reports a marriage at the Florence Crittenton Home. Myrtle Welch wed Culver, with ceremony performed by Jim Fey. Welch’s parents sought justice as the couple faced intense social scrutiny amid a troubled past and recent abduction claims.

Florence Crittenton Kansas City Yale Culver Mrytle Welch Fay Joneph Hone Ohange Iniveton Jim Fey. S Nek

Woman to press the key for Republican nomination news

A story on the role of women telegraphers at the Republican National Convention. It notes Malling Landrigan as a renowned operator and describes how a surge of female and male operators, with hundreds of wires and electric devices, will relay early results from St Louis to millions nationwide.

Sirs Mackijad Repubican Wisconsin Macelind St. Louis Cleveland Mollis Landrigar VW. H. Meaddind Postal Telegraph Company St Louis Mallig Landrigan Mra Macklind Beskles Macklind Western Union Company

Panhandle Rail Link to Connect with Pecos Valley Line

Panhandle Texas to join Pecos Valley track from Roswell New Mexico to Panhandle Texas creating an extension of the Pecos Valley system. Santa Fe officials discuss projected service, potential independent operation, and anticipated freight and cattle business growth along the new corridor.

Santa Fe New Mexico Texas Roswell Tex Pecos Valles Heer Faulkner D. GB. Robinson Homteil Panbanhen Martiner Stendtiot Haute We Reonver Faulkner Hweiet Nise

Limited store cars stored for summer at Chicago point

Senta Fe plans to store the Limited cars in Chicago during the summer. The fifteen cars owed by the Sinta Pe in service on the California and Chicano United team will be stored at the storage point near Harvey. Equipment including chairs tables and lining will be worth about 10000 dollars. The plan is to bring them to Topeka later as winter service is considered. Cars likely will be repaired repainted white in shops during summer.

Senta Fe California Sinta Pe Lehr Chicago Chicaro Iitton

Deaf mutes killed on railroad tracks near Wchicht Neb

A report notes a tragic accident two miles east of Wchicht Nebraska where a deaf mute man was struck and killed by a locomotive after stepping onto the tracks. A letter found in his pocket mentions Netarke City and his intended route remains unclear.

Deel Wchieht Neb Netrarke City Richfield

Collins Receives Gold Watch From Colleagues on Leaving

Edward T Calling, trainmaster of terminal operations for Kansans Chis and Argentine terminals of the Santa Fe, presented ME Collins with a gold watch and chain as a token of regard as his resignation was tendered. About 100 railroad employees crowded the Aventine office for the occasion, including J. Rombreck and Yardmaster Wo, who spoke briefly thanking Collins for years of service.

Edward T Santa Fe J. Rornbreck

The Star Grocery Aiming for Fresh Meats and Low Prices

Local grocery ad touts Best Flour on Garth Luaury and Pearl. All kinds fresh meats at the lowest prices. Featuring items like sugar and soaps, a variety of canned goods, and everyday groceries.

Colling to Lead in Mexico Mission for City Division

An official named Mr Collins will travel to Canada City for a few days and then proceed to Mexico to oversee the creation of a division for a central security unit. Tara Durie reports the plan and names the deputy superintendent role.

Colling Tara Durie Collins Kanaan City Mexico

Official Watch Inspector Appointment and Watch Details

The notice describes the appointment of S Montgomery as general watch inspector under Superintendent Mure with authority to appoint sub inspectors, subject to approval. It outlines duties, pay, and the need for monthly pay, plus requirements to carry plant wear and have certificates. It lists regulations for watch personnel including locations, responsibilities, and penalties, and notes agency changes and transfers affecting related postings.

S. Montgomery Mure Chesitinn Tie Beers Develive Stier San Tt Pe Hos Montavnnecs Vite

Santa Fe Officials Leave on Special Northern Division Trip

Santa Fe officials including Vice President Frey and General Superintendent Mader travel on a special train over the northern division. The group will stop at Poria and Mesto this afternoon, stay overnight, then proceed to Purcell to inspect the newly completed iron bridge across the canal river. They expect to return to Topeka on Friday.

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Oldest Largest Safest Surest Quickest Cleanest

Topeka Steam Laundry advertises as the oldest and largest cleaner in the city, claiming safety, speed, and reliability. Contact by phone 153 G25 or visit Jackson Avenue location for services.

Jackson

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