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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1896
Page
7
A garbled OCR style listing shows real estate and rental notices with scattered phrases like WANTED-HELE and FOR RENT-MOUSES. The text references ads for apartments, houses, and miscellaneous notices, with mentions of prices and contact details obscured by distortion. The fragment hints at a dense classifieds section with varied listings and dates, but readable specifics are sparse.
A party led by General Man Frey and including Superintendent Reulnaon and General Solicitor Kenna is expected to arrive in Topska this afternoon from Parcell Iowa. The group travels to meet with local officials on inspection duties and special ceremonies attached to the Santa ligue activities.
A garbled report from New York condemns work on Sundays and promotes Sabbath observance. Discussions reference Reformed views, church schools, and youth, with remarks by E. Wern Worrell and local clergy. The item notes spiritual emphasis, public reactions, and related social debates.
A notice from Mr. Mitchell of Oregon states the Senate will meet on Saturday to consider a constitutional amendment enabling election of senators by a plurality vote of the people. If the Senate passes it, the House is expected to approve toward ratification by the legislatures.
The Advertiser outlines a proposed increase of import duties in Havana to ten dollars per thousand on certain goods. The plan aims to raise revenue by taxing imported tobacco products and other items, with hearings slated and Congress to consider the measures next week.
Fragmentary notes describe acts by unidentified breakers who have spent three years removing remains of the world’s fair. The iconic structures and monuments like the art palace, the Redida conversion, the dilapidated German building, and the Liberty statue are cited as lingering reminders. Authorities plan immediate action to seal off the grounds and recover what remains.
Gentlemen with weak text discuss early steps of a convention process. The readable fragments indicate planning and deliberation by a Chicago group on how to proceed with the event.
The National Board of Trade of cycle manufacturers, meeting in New York, adjourned after two days. It discussed the Chicago show accounts found unsatisfactory by a public accountant and ordered a full discharge. The board approved funds to aid cyclists and decided on two national cycle shows for 1807, one in the East and one in the West.
Tomorrow's Stave Journal announces sixteen pages packed with diverse reading matter including illustrated sections and many columns. Advertisers crowded today's page but the paper promises substantial Saturday reading for Indies readers with engaging content and notable features.
The article reports Judge McDonald in Cloud County asserting the people will sustain Chief Justice Martin amid Kansas political tensions. He discusses constitutional questions, the mortgage law reversal, and calls for swift measures to ease families facing hardship, urging equitable legal outcomes. The piece emphasizes broad public support and the need for decisive action.
In Moscow on May 22 the czar arrived in state, greeted by government officials, city courtiers, and merchants from Moscow. He and the imperial entourage entered a ceremonial procession through the Kremlin gates, received by Moscow authorities, nobility, and the metropolitan administration, before proceeding to the sacred shrine of the Serian gate for a blessing amid formalities by clergy and military leaders.
A Remobile dispatch from Guthrie Oklahoma describes a violent cyclone striking Edmond and surrounding areas. Dozens of houses destroyed or damaged and several fatalities reported including Jared White and other Rin family members. Five days saw eight cyclones in the region with severe property losses and ongoing surveying efforts.
A special dispatch reports Comptroller Eckles arguing the presidential contest hinges on the foreign policy stance and the public’s demand for progress. The piece notes ongoing business concerns and rising tensions as campaigns intensify before the election, with references to conduct and public sentiment shaping the debate.
Ohio Grain News notes Kansas wheat in good condition despite winter weather. Reports from Missouri Minnesota Indiana Michigan and Ohio show varied conditions with overall prospects improving slightly over two weeks. Some states report damage and potential losses while harvest forecasts stretch into late spring.
The TA A A club and Warnege team plan an athletic park contest. Lakin will manage the Warnege squad with Ilodmmarsh pitching for A AL. TA A A lineup includes Cures Scotty Pyind Mubleraiden Sith Gram Noble and tilndmaursh.
A fragment notes provisions for the setting aside of Rome in the State Horticultural portetp and outlines the Whitvs OF the appellate court. It mentions rooms in the north wing of the building for the court and judges, under the secretary of state.
An incident in Atchison on May 22 involved a cyclist colliding with the Odd Fellows Building area and smashing a glass window at Leena plumbing. The rider, Edward Lichteg orer, suffered multiple head wounds and facial gashes, with the injuries described as severe though not specified in detail.
A special Time report says Breckinridge in Summit County faced destruction as high winds swept the town. The mining camp with about 200 inhabitants is described as prosperous and the local scene is under threat from the blaze and wind.
A violent incident in a county jail left Wilunt severely injured as Shadrach Sima and others fought, drawing in medical staff. Three inmates, Lipkers, Lorenzo Tomuns, and MH L Prentice, were expelled for alleged defrauding of state lawmakers and a stock scheme. Separations occurred after a chaotic afternoon as the county physician treated the injured and news of ex Senator Wallace’s death emerged from New York.
Reported efforts to lynch Hemphill after the murder of Mama Deterwn are unclear. Authorities locate a revolver at Hemphill's home and pursue evidence linking him to the crime. Defense and prosecutors argue over statements and procedural steps.
Rain spreads across eastern Kansas with steady showers and forecasts of continued wet weather. Reports mention Will Fair Tomorrow and updates on candidate health, with Arthur Dunges and Terry Plafford referenced in the same rural community update.
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