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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1896
Page
3
Police investigate a suspected flight to Australia by a man and the wife of a friend, believed to be involved in the scheme. Details remain sparse as authorities track the couple and assess travel records and possible motives.
Crustoe Saget of Carrell and Masch vanished after suspected fraud linked to a large unsettled estate in Chepmin. Reports place him in Avensis Pash Tex on April 21 after cashing a draft for 31,104 and promising to return to nearby towns. His wife and several children are left in distress as authorities investigate.
An unreadable OCR fragment references individuals and organizations in a debated state matter. The text mentions investigators and accounts but lacks coherent details or clear events. No definite person, place, or outcome is established from the fragment.
In Hutchinson May Street the thieves gained entry by forcing a window and stole a lady’s gold watch, clothing, coins, and papers. Several suspects were seen in the neighborhood yesterday as petty larceny incidents rise in the city.
The Burnt Cork Show by Lawrence ladies and Society Dames at the Opera House delighted the audience. Miss J. Th Dowerrwack’s daughter Tron led the performance with a bold number and Miss Hea Brows’s song drew praise. The music and stage presence impressed the crowd despite rough staging and harsh critics.
Heten Hutchings portrayed Annate in Robin Mood. Miss Hutchings impressed with clear diction and comedic timing while the cast included Misses Erenyn Howervock Die Mutciigs and Abbey Wilcox. The second act featured a graceful white-faced Gircy translated from French, warmly received. Another performance scheduled Saturday night promises more lively routines.
Olathe May 22 William Carruthers now of Denver formerly of Kansas City won judgment in district court against the Atchie b Topeka Santa Fe Railway Company for 10000 for loss of his mind and injury from a derailment and coupling accident in March. The verdict marks the largest jury award in this county against a railroad company for personal injuries. The case will be reviewed by the company.
Leavenworth curfew limits juveniles after nine with hours restricted and penalties for violations. Coffeyville plans a mill and elevator with long excavation and storage facilities. Atchison County reports many Pharaoh tailors and future expected increases. Kansas incidents include a fatal accident, a police arrest over refreshments, and waterworks trouble in Independence. Wichita notes the largest graduating class. Leavenworth also reports fish law violations, and a murder-suicide by a jailed man.
Ben Eder led the half mile race to contest the purse valued at 10,000 dollars. Ben Brush finished third two lengths behind as Loki Parson and Prince Lief vied for the lead in a fast Derby trial format. The day's top action saw Ben Eder narrowly miss victory with Prince Lief prevailing by two lengths over Frish and Parson, as the crowd watched a tight finish and prize breakdown showed 5300 to winner, 1950 to second, and 790 to fourth.
The state university held a track field day at the driving park this afternoon amid light rain and few spectators. Winners included Sherman in the 200 yard dash, Baker in the 440 yard, New men in the 1 mile, Sanderson in pole vault and high jump with multiple events awarding two prizes each.
Leavenworth racing hopefuls met with County Recorder J W Bratly at the National hotel and formed a lease for the race track and grounds south of the city. The agreement, drafted by an attorney, covers fencing and sublets to Chauncey Flora and Mr Robinson who are currently operating horses at the track.
A St Louis paper coins a new nickname for a famous young athlete. The story notes the curly haired improviser once called Dick Holes and discusses public reaction and social intrigue surrounding the moniker in a romantic, gossip style column.
In a muddy end of the race the medals gleam at 34 karat quality and are finely engraved. The design by Ee A. W. highlights the event. The contest features Mes Detheen Homey at Abtione and Hester of Nerington.
Chanute notes late May baseball events with Humboldt Maroons rained out and Independence joining the schedule. Parson and team prepare the grounds for May 22 games, with fan interest rising as teams from Junction City and Marion plan matches. Also listed are national league results, western league standings, and early railroad fare details.
Salins May 22 reports an exhibition event awarding the solid Swe Besutfat medal to the winner. The prize is presented to the top performer in the area, marking a notable honor for participants.
London reports a planned convention on September 1 announced by Trish of the World focusing on anti-Parnellite issues. The note mentions the Governor of the irteh world and a planned tour of America and Europe by the Bikads with a possible visit by the Ruler of Japan to America.
Commander Badath-Ticker and wife arrive in New York from San Frantise after completing a cross continent inspection tour. They will begin another tour in a few days and speak in Cincinnati Sunday, May 1, then visit Cleveland.
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Session 4 Birmingham convenes its sixty sixth assembly with Rev M G Dewitt of Springfield as retiring moderator. Delegates number 296 with total presbyteries 6 120 and welcome addresses given by Mayor Van Moser and Art Handley. The assembly will resume on Monday.
London dispatch reports Pretoria’s response to liberated Transvaal prisoners amid sensational claims. Barnato boycotts involvement, discharges workers at his mines, and protests of the government tracking prisoners fuel volatile public talk. Capetown confirms troop and cannon movements in Mafeking district. Leyds seeks explanations as Robinson rebuts inaccuracies. Local Kansas City legal matter notes a jury verdict over a Crelehent claim.
Four year old Ben Curtis was injured when a bowstring mishap caused a blade to strike his lip. He was treated and dressing applied. doctors expect a full recovery.
Fragmented local notes describe John Koole visiting Osborne City Lor RiEwo with Chartie Dingcan and a Law rence figure, plus a Modern Woodmen gathering and various town happenings. Several names, church repairs, subscriptions, and shop listings appear amid scattered events and advertisements.
Wichita May 22 John Ayers prominent farmer was killed by lightning as he returned from Goddar. He was with two sisters who were uninjured. The article notes plans for a Sunday gathering and a couple’s meeting at local churches with W. CA and other figures inviting friends.
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