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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
3
A long fragment frames a 19 year old Dickinson County farm daughter as a potential pioneer figure. It traces her as a cultural symbol linked to Mrs. Lease era reformism, praising her vigor, moral stamina, and role in practical progress amid sweeping social currents.
The decree denying a divorce to Mrs Albert Bigelow Pepe was rejected. The report notes confusion and garbled text but confirms the court did not grant the divorce and mentions a March or May timeline and parties including Mr and Mrs Sar gel Bain in a Fort South setting.
Reported tangled scene at Consordia tte Ei sai bee of poe aout Poertenial. Several men linked to the Commercial Stop face district court, charged with intoxication and related offenses. Names and precise actions blurred in OCR, but the event centers on arrests during a Wichita stop and ensuing court action.
In Atchison on May S the city began adopting new building materials as part of a broader construction update. The initiative includes changes to structure materials and standards affecting several public works projects and local suppliers.
A garbled report cites complaints about chemistry events, overcrowded facilities, and crowded laboratories at the university. It mentions a South Basement lab area and a crowded third-hour session, with references to headaches and an overwhelmed setup.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Kansas meet and coroner matters with mentions of Kansas City Mo and Strong City Crushed by a Detrick incident. The text references a track meet planned for May 16 but postponed to Tuesday. fourteen events and two prizes are noted. A fatal accident near Strong City involves a citizen killed by a locomotive style incident. a widow and children are left.
May 2 report notes a $10 subscription fund raised by a local committee including Walker and McCinders. The piece mentions the Rock Island banker returns to his engine, a Hawk Tetand beat in Herington, and upcoming city council meeting amid a volatile public vote by residents of the Valley.
Salina Assistant Attorney Nabbine leads a May 21 complaint against liquor violators in Saline. The report notes arrests and court action, with detailed scattered items on local crime, missing persons, and community incidents across Fort Saline, Garden City, and nearby areas.
Chancy era in rail freight and passenger policy as officials discuss free bicycle carriage and baby buggy allowances on western routes. Wisconsin Central and other lines weigh options amid protests and evolving agreements. Public reaction to proposed changes grows as dates approach and rail rules are outlined by officials.
In a chaotic track event at Waldo Park riders clashed with changes to wheel setup forbidden by race rules. Bob Taine faced scrutiny for riding with altered wheels. crowd attendance counted in hundreds as teams from New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia contested decisive heats and a string of mismatched scores across Cleveland Baltimore Cincinnati and Boston venues.
Multiple city score lines and player pairings listed for games in Brooklton Pittsburg Minneapolis Milwaukee and other locales. Includes score figures and battery or scorer credits tied to teams like Kansas City Detroit and Cleveland area clubs with various officials and venues referenced.
Conference Committee reduces river and harbor funding with major cuts. Key items cut include a study to locate a new harbor at Santa Monica or San Pedro, expenses on the Wilmisiten harbor depth, and delays to the Dalles rapid railroad project. House acceptance trims total appropriations and calls for later secretary of war guidance.
The Brut x warship Hurea, infamous for Cuban blockade activities, was scuttled near the Cab Fear River mouth after a pursuit from Port Merant Jamaica. Captain Cook of Calais Malte and seven crewmen survived. 56-year-old married man died, others drowned amid the wreck and mutiny rumors.
Twelfth annual reunion of Catholic priests from across the United States held in New York with attendees from Brooklyn Rochester and Hartford. Officers elected include President Henry Brown II New York and Themas J Shahan Washington as first and second vice presidents. Next meeting location noted as Fort Worth or nearby venue with guest bishops and dignitaries listed.
Cleveland May 2 A large crowd greeted Governor Rushasi at the Methodist conference. The presiding Bishop Mer til presented him to the gathering to applause. Emory Miller sought to reconsider rules about appointing presiding elders to secure services of a preacher, but the motion was defeated. The incident highlighted tensions between pastors and elders within the conference.
Washington May 11 The War Department ordered four troops of cavalry and field batteries from Jefferson Barracks two troops of infantry from Fort McPherson Georgia plus divisions of infantry for Port Thomas to proceed to Nashville Tennessee for the approaching centennial celebration. They are likely to be commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Guy Henry.
Hisycles decorated gun Mowers lanterns will Parade tonight in honor of the Knights of Pethins. Frat Mindy Tigers are expected to be jt Vine when the procession starts. Denesson of the T A W win bas charge of the arrange. Route runs through Topeka avenues and Kansas streets with riders assembling at the gating point and proceeding along the mapped streets.
Washington May 1 Congressmen Broderick and Curtis dispatched supplies to cyclone victims. A raw report from our special correspondent notes sacks of lead material were sent from the capital to assist the stricken area in Kansas. Local crews arranged disaster relief shipments and monitored the affected districts for ongoing needs.
Rain eased last night, with a quarter inch measured in parts of the area. The forecast calls for clearing skies, warmer temperatures, and light winds through tomorrow, while central regions expect partly cloudy skies and calmer conditions.
Narration outlines a hearing by a sub committee on horrors tied to the Spanish Civil War. Albert Dine and others testify under oath about massacres, areas hit by shelling, insurgent hospitals, and executions. Details include alleged bayonet deaths and civilian casualties, with broader context on wartime atrocities and displaced families.
Fragmentary text mentions a hair product named Eoge's Hair Renew and an Elven pitch. It suggests cleansing the scalp with oil to leave hair soft, but the source is garbled and lacks clear events, dates, or entities.
The Ninety district Republicans met in convention to select a successor to Senator Willcockson. Parker of Oberlin emerged as unanimous choice after lengthy balloting amid rival supporters Mote of Hayes and Harch of Hill City. Parker, a lawyer, is seen as clean and conservative with broad cross-faction backing though not pledging on the ballot issue. The convention remained harmonious with broad support for Parker as the likely standard bearer in the race.
Breidenths and Bob Semple of the Populist state committee express satisfaction with Danin Parker’s nomination at Brookton. Parker is seen as the o nly strong candidate who can unite the party, while leaders acknowledge uncertainties about the 1939 nominee and the likelihood of a weaker opponent than Stumior Wijichekcson. Contingencies mentioned loom for the year’s race.
May 21—Hostetter, former president of the Goodland Bank, was released by Judge Goeth on a writ of habeas corpus. Requisition papers show he has settled with the bank. attorney Crutley states he is not guilty and has repaid with notes and property.
A fragmented report from Atlanta May 21 cites Congressman Hitler of Texas discussing a walkout and forming a new party. He claims Republicans aim to nominate McKinley in St. Louis and vows to unite Georgians to support a separate ticket if the party fails, threatening a statewide walkout.
Judge Lowe says Washington county Democratic delegation will attend with two delegates. Dress will not attend. The outcome remains unsettled as the convention debates a preferred Washington choice amid local contestations.
The Herald notes issues at Inversiifoe and mentions Phetery Charles A Biiges, a professor in Enter Thentogical seminary, and Marie at ARLROS eye’s mist from work. Fittgot reports health and travel plans, with details about seminary duties and faculty attendance.
The fragment reports 1885 newspaper circulation figures with daily averages, noting January 1885 began at 1801 and varying daily averages across the year, including a March value of 111,525 and an average daily fee around 10,071. It cites a March 29 cut with 10,660 circulation and mentions the smallest daily figure in March.
The Topeka Capital published December 195? issue counts showing a range from 10,529 to 10,925 in daily circulation numbers and an average around 10,671. The data, labeled as the Capital’s own business management statement, asserts the March figures as the largest outside Topeka views, drawing a conclusion about circulation.
The State Journal plans a spring and summer construction of a one story building with basement at Kansas and Eighth. A plain pressed brick structure with modern features will house the newsroom and printing facilities to produce an up to date paper. Monthly entertainment events from local Presbyterian builders tease readers.
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