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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1896

Page

2

Banquet at Chicago Honors Associated Press Leaders

Entertainer Sol Smith Russell regales guests at the May 21 Associated Press Banquet in Kinsley’s Chicago. The event features lavish decor, speeches by Victor F. Lawson and crowd-pleasing toasts, with notable attendees from Philadelphia, Omaha, and Boston press outlets applauding the AP’s reach and future plans.

Chicago Associated Frees Hiietoy'y Walla Lawson Victor F. Lawson Tient bin Plessure Men of the Poultry Spooter Pour Lawarn Melville Kanscor Ani Bel Stine Eichell Nicholson Oriidas Pikerme Het Co Torin A. Coetert Coffe Oer M. P. Handy Mapacer Stone Chas Emory St Moston Targiguee Newee Wei EG. Tieterirwak Omaha Ely Omaha Bee Omaha Bee, Aoatty Pulse Stephen Osfearn Boateos Journa Hid Managine Dicawite Capitan Uae Lesa Bitendasee Lane Wnani Purdue Stephen Omeam Bustot Journal Ste Nanos Tam Emel Gersie Epmwon Ehoee Ukeclfian Eplenaid Berrieys Ase

Fragmented OCR list of newspaper bylines and divisions

A garbled OCR excerpt lists multiple newspapers and division bylines with fragmentary names. Mentions include Cincinnati Commercial, Memphis Scimitar, New Orleans Times Democrat, Nashville Tennesee papers, and Western division references, all in a jumbled roster-like format.

PC. Boyin Pepe My Nash- Tilly Banner A .B. Pipitets Memphis Scimitar Pagy M. Baker New Oriestaa Tines-Democrat H. Cabenlas Allante Journal Western Division R Campbell Rocks Mountain News James G. Hore Beattie Sateen Sae San Francisco

Landmark Nahant fire destroys famous Longtleight estate

A historic Nahant landmark the Longteliow cut tate burned in a fierce fire. Flames spread through dry timbers, damaging five adjacent summer houses owned by Austen-settled families. Firefighters battled the blaze as relics were consumed and the cause remains unclear.

Nahant Ines Mistorle Austen Setiery

Sayre Treatute at Madeline's Old School Faces Closure

May 21 Lexington reports Madeline's Old School may close due to the Sayre scandal two years past. Miss Madeline Fullardt previously studied there while Colin Breikinridgs faced scrutiny. seven or more boarders and wealthy southern daughters attended the academy under Major H. McClellan's staff.

Lexington Sayre Madeline Fullardt Colin Breikinridgs Ile Mem Majer H. McClellan J. H. B. Breart Tewaty Eer Tun South

WIFE OF JEPP DAVIS TO HOST CONFEDERATE LITERARY REUNION

In Richmond on June 19 a Confederate white society event led by Mrs Davis will draw thousands of old officers and men, promising a reception and notable reunion in the city. The event aims to showcase confederate heritage and include prominent former officers and women in attendance.

Richmond Ladies Confederate ‘Literary Association Jett Divis Davis Sisk Mra Indes

Armstrong sues Cleveland over wage promises in 19th century case

Davia Armstrong, a mill worker, seeks legal action against President Cleveland for failure to honor wage promises from four years earlier. The case details include employment terms, alleged higher wages, and an attorney’s report on the funds claim of 167 dollars, with Armstrong aiming to recover pay and costs.

Clevelann Davia Armtrong Icon Puditter Helen Cleveisd Armetrong Kemtral Armatrong Grover Ceveland Hentroy

Valtorsned Attendants for Eastern Passengers on Vardalle Penn Lines

Uniformed attendants will assist Eastern passengers on the Vardalle Pennsylvania line routes between New York City ferries and Jersey City terminals, including Cortiendt Street and Nuah Avenue Elevated stations. They begin at midnight and will accompany travelers, caring for baggage and passenger comfort during the journey.

Vardalle Pennsylvania Veddalls Jersey Cortiendt Street Ferry New Yorke Central Railroad of New Jersey Destroyees Street Ferry New York City Nuah Avenue Vauililin-Peninylvenia Seine Breas Esmenest Guamengers Will Omer Pat Oly Pont

Taraney Confirmed Heading to Territorial Court

Washington on May 20 reports the sentir in MOKCUT Y Seeston confirmed the Romina Heir of John and Tareney of Misanuet as the dupocimte Stelleg of the supine court of the Okishoma territory. The decision stems from Indi gortion and stomach Gisardern with later references to DeWit's Lictie Bar and related names.

Taraney Washington Mokcut Seeston Romina John & Tareney Misanuet Okishoma Usine DeWit Gee W. Stansetd Uso

Debate Over Treasury Deficits and Fortifications Bill

The Senate rejected Mr Gorman's $1 million treasury certificates plan and Mr Petter's greenbacks proposal as amendments to the fortifications bill. Senator Sherman pressed for immediate revenue measures to avert treasury bankruptcy, warning against political divisions. Gorman defended current revenues, urging decisive action to back wartime needs and defenses.

Washington Senate Mtr. Gorman Treasury Petter Gorman Mtr Sher Éipito Abe Breneiry Lie Apthorieel Trier Bos Mills Tex Gillith Gutman Chandler New Heaorthite Corian Milly Elste Theyvilte Shera Jay Nate Ell Mma Nuike Shurman Mr. Sthesinen Congress Sher Cleveland Luce Eby Whamtee Gorgran Sherman Isherman Pitanese Barrisen Hartieon Adinietraiior Mr. Gorman Mir Goria Mr Gorman Ebovitiul Nedics Gutrnas Seta Treanbetes Eresabacus Bre Cefeateil, Yeaa

Lecture on Roentgen Rays At Hamilton Hall

Prof. Blake of the State university will lecture at Hamilton Hall Friday evening May 20 illustrating with Roentgen ray experiments. His apparatus exposes pictures in two minutes, far faster than the hour or more required by others, using 6000 volts. The demonstration will include images taken through wood and a tube inverter replacing Crooke's tube in the setup.

Hamilton Hall Blske State University Hemilton Hall Braks Efe Secta Topeka Prof Hine Stimbot Crooke

Couple offers bodies to medical college in Central

Allen Wilson and his wife, a married couple, visit St Joseph on May 2l to offer their bodies to Central Medical College for dissection. They are well dressed, insist the college accepts, promising delivery soon. F Potter tries to deter them, noting the college has no use for bodies at this time.

Medical College St Joseph Allen Wison Te College Oficial F. Potter Harrienn Coun

Town Loses 660 Acres In Cham berlain Land Case

A large tract in the heart of Chamberlain becomes school land after months of inquiry. The area between Sec 1 and IF was moved during town platting, placing the property in public hands. Attorneys general will pursue recovery actions. the abundant tract may be worth around 50000 dollars.

Chamberlain S. D Helweer Charmberlain

Denver Autumn Festival Pushes Ahead with Plans

Denver officials outline preparations for the Festival of Mountain and Plain. The executive committee supervises the parade and stage design, with jet costumes by a renowned Parisian designer and Laravel of notable past events in Chicago Los Angeles and Kansas City highlighted as precedents.

Denver Mountain Plain Wong New Orleans Wagcett Robinson Cileaga Kansas City Roubirisne Los Angeles

Reed Miffs Public Land Share Request

Speaker Reed refuses Congressmen Fide Curtit and Broder Jel request to enlarge Fort Haya BIT land share. Kaneas hall already received full government land and he opposes further allocations.

Emneas Washington, Massi Reed Fide, Curtit Broder Jel Kaneas Fort Haya Kaneas Hall

It Does Not Pay to Experiment with Medicines

A garbled note claims a twenty year record of Bergs' Blood Putitwir as a novelty cure for disease. It extols its ability to wash unwanted substances from the system and promote healing, urging readers to try the product.

Bergs

Almost Distracted Nervine Advertisement Claims Cure

An old time patent medicine style notice promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for severe nerves and mental distress. The testimonial cites memory loss and terror, alleging the remedy restored sanity and prompted full recovery after spending money on bottles.

Rezlog Lou Chiaples Miles Bart UN Drealty Frey Wier

Passage of Bartholdt McCall immigration bill amid debate

Washington May 21 lawmakers approved the Bartholdt McCall immigration bill with Curtiss amendment restricting entrants. It bars aliens 16 to 60 who cannot read or write English from entry or labor, imposes a head tax, and outlaws labor contracts by nonsettlers. penalties include fines and possible imprisonment. Debate featured submissions of petitions and testimony on educational tests and immigration limits.

Washington House Si Piaesei Barthholdt-McCall Curtiss United States Iipierstiet Wilson Dem. S.C ASIC Rep Dunnfurd P. Oo Bartholét Agulich

Historic Pines Burn In Concord Patrons Lose Heritage

Historic ground in Concord suffers major woodland destruction as 10 acres burn near the hermitage and park, destroying pines tied to Ralph Waldo Emerton and other figures. Notices of excursions and railway fares from Santa Fe Route appear amid scattered ad copy and local business blurbs.

E Barton Concord Macs W. H. Porkes Ralph Waldo Emerton George Derby

A Look Through South Missouri for Four Sentas

Local ad column fragment recounts Missouri travel views and a misread catalog from Mort dcott & Memphis Hollrosd Co. Mentions a Strap Show in Eywth and guidance on practical gear. Includes testimonials about Tar King's New Discovery and Beggs Diary reliefs, with scattered addresses and vendor notes.

South Missouri Kansas City Mort Dcott Memphis Hollrosd Co Yared Boone Eywth Sean Mensae City Ain

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