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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1896
Page
5
The Republican primary in Shewnes County sets the tone for county and district offices. Candidates include United States senatorial and state positions, with coverage of district lines, local legislators, and county salaries. The piece notes key figures like Col. George Wo Veale and I.C. Adlber, and references the importance of the vote for determining county representation and leadership.
The Rock Island sues over back-water flooding and a failed remedy. Officials cite ongoing risk from back-flow from the river, with resistance to removal actions and ongoing damage threatening the city.
A newly appointed official emphasizes strict watch inspection and time standards for travelers. He orders careful testing of timepieces, bans unreliable watches, and requires replacement of defective gears. Preventative measures include daily dispatches of time reports to all divisions to ensure punctuality.
A chaotic scene unfolds as an engineer meets a tramp on a railway near the Texas border. The incident ends with the engineer guiding the situation calmly, the tramp detained, and railway workers resuming service after a brief delay. Authorities transfer the tramp to Thornton and report no serious injuries.
Senator Divesh Cab and Mortot arrive in San Diego for informal reception hosted by the chamber of commerce. They discuss a proposed appropriation for Saint Morden and the potential government outlay on a harbor project near San natural bay. Assistant U.S. Attorney General A. A. Godard attends, with Meade Center connected figures. The court approves a receiver appointment for Meade State Bank, naming Louis Hoekier as receiver.
A brief clipped item notes Philad-lphia May date with Geov BD and Gh, son of racing LA, Wet TanRAUEd to Fee atonag all deese A. Fredrickson of Omaha and Madison listed among names in the bulletin.
For over fifty years Mrs Winatow a soothing syrup is praised for teething and relief of wind colic and diarrhea. An advertisement notes a lecture by a renowned ore tor on silver next Monday with admission ten cents.
Major Fellows opened the session with an address of welcome as over 140 couples danced at Hamilton Hall. A parade formed in the afternoon with participants from various areas, and prizes were awarded later in the night for the grand and second contests.
The Mystic Division drill drew wide praise at a Moon event hosted in the Copeland hotel. Spectators and supporters praised the display by twenty nine men including world class competitors, with Rathbone Sisters providing entertainment at Castle Street venues nearby.
In Washington County the Free Silver faction battled at a hurried convention to send delegates to the Topalea gathering on June 1. Chairman Joseph G. Lewis led the state Fullwey commission as Free Silver supporters voted 46 to 16 against their plan. Dolan predicted the outcome as Graham headed the delegation to the Toneta convention. An effort to instruct the delegation for Free Silver failed. Lowewie was elected a delegate to the Hintchiisen convention but declined to go. He sought the Gelagute nomination for the Topekin convention.
Two church charters tied with the secretary of Siete. The fret is the German Trinity Congregation of the evangelical Lutheran Church at Jehleh Marion county. The directors are George Brehm Henry Sthoeniats Fred Muelier George Fuchs Rheis hard Youks and Jacob Becker. The United Brethren church of Lebanon Smith county has also ted is charter. The directors are WJ Miller CA Lehreme and BG Munter Pitwburg Pa and Return-One rare for the Round Trip. MIA the Great Rock land route Tickets on sale May 2ath width. Call at Monk Island paasenger de or phone 534. oe Pittaburg Pa end Return-One Fare Via the Great rock Island gies Tickets on gate May 2th and 25th. Call at Rock Island passenger depot or phone DH rt mere gate GES River at Hamilton ball nest Monday
Vancouver dispatch reports the steamship Empress of Wales arriving from Hong Kong with word of anti missionary protests at Ching Kien. British and Scottish church representatives faced hostility as locals attacked the boat and officials failed to quell the disorder. Police and officials declared the situation uncontrollable and authorities shifted responsibility to the Chinese consul.
Reports from Cammtantinople note British and Russian officials injured in attacks tied to retaliatory strikes. the incident string follows the Seltuely cémkal and Bedouinie confrontation. In other news, the Western 49 Agricultural Meet in Chattanooga concluded with 69 entries and officer elections, while Buffalo prepared for the Martin race with up to 200 entrants across cities.
A special report from Clauketts states three men Fenton Myers and Ktoudywit worked at Chifar Beach Sunday seeking sex. A small boat with a damaged rudder set sail into a high wind and rough seas and the craft was found overturned near Hinirw Bay. All three men are believed lost with no signs of rescue.
At the Democratic state convention in Columbia on May 11, delegates were elected for districts and at large. Notable names include Tilman, J. G. Tevans, W. H. Elerbee, D. J. Bradham, with district selections like Cooper and Thomas Martin in the First, and various figures listed across the Second to Seventh districts. Alabare for free silver.
Mrs Leave and Mrs Will speak at Hamilton Hall next Monday evening. The Drisist? orator is set to address political questions with a lecture titled What All Ue. The event is linked to campaign committees and will be part of a series begun two years ago.
News from Key West reports the death of General Viount due to yellow fever. The outbreak reaches Coren Paley and nearby areas as Nettie suffers severe illness. A survivor named Tiavann is listed as not expected to live, with sparse official details available.
In Muswell Hill on March 21, Henry Howler and Alvert Milson laborers were found guilty of murdering Mr. Henry Smith. The judge pronounced death sentences. A violent clash erupted in the dock as the two ex convicts and others engaged in a brawl after the ruling.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions Mit Brith and Drikatient Gbtaties with unclear context and a shifting description that references color and submission. The readable portion hints at a ceremonial or administrative note but lacks concrete actions, dates, or names.
Two year rehearsal period for the New Orusorio of Prancin performers ends with a May 31 Cincinnati showing. The company presents nightly performances with a large orchestra and a cast including notable soloists and conductors.
A fragmented report describes a chandelier fall in a Cairo opera house box causing panic. It notes deaths from cholera in Egypt including Cairo and Alexandria on May 24, with nineteen deaths at Alexandria and additional deaths at Tourah camp. مزید details are unreadable.
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