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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1896

Page

5

Vienna Women Ride Across York Country in 500 Mile Trail

A party of about 50 cyclists traveled 500 miles across the country from Vienna to York, arriving amid cheers and a finish at Limt. The entourage included local riders and observers, with the event described as a strenuous long-distance excursion. Details on routes and participants were collected as part of a special dispatch.

York Niileworite Serival Imcludine Vienna Verbeni Pikerie Atrahe Hewes Pet Cries Kentsgetier Ikea Wreetal Rived

Fairchild Funeral Notice for Martisan Atay

Fragmentary obituary notice mentions Lucius Fate and Evie, with unclear details about funeral arrangements, locations, and dates. It references the Great Fidme Route and Santa Pet Telephone, plus names WG GARV Y and Mrx Bessi at Hamilton with obscure stakes or payment notes.

Lucius Fou Santa Pet Telephone Ieee Hamilton

Fragmented Snapshots From Home News Rail Warms Local News

A garbled page reports on river levels, a baby born, and a man named John Marchalla. Mentions include local officials, court matters, and a village event. The text references weather changes, telephone calls, and military notes with scattered names and places, all in a fragmented, period-voice style.

Lookout Mountain Resident Dies After Long Illness

Obituary notes the death of a 34 year old resident of Lookout Mountain Kentucky. The deceased, identified by initial fragments as Cape or Toby Wh, suffered prolonged illness and recently left his home at Sea in Carty. Further readable details indicate he was a notable local figure connected with Lookout Mountain.

Lookout Mountain Cape Tobi Carty

Bank Receiver Sues Over District Claim Against Arethwbite Bank

Bank receiver of Arethwbite Bank sues George M. Melville and related parties for $1,907.47 with notes dated December and several thousand dollars in claims. Fragmentary OCR includes names such as Applin Minn and Sawyer, with references to Ume family cure ads and a Hamilton hall event.

Sues C.F. Mikentuck Bank of Arethwbite Suly George M. Melville

Martin and Overmyer at county conventions

Sedewick county Democrats held a Saturday convention and elected delegates to four conventions including the state and city June 2 to Chicago national convention. Resolutions urged voting only for men for delegates not federal office holders, drawing objections and accusations of insult to Democrats.

Sedewick County Democrats Chicago Ciue Willy Ely Tekt Thomas & Fitch Postmasics of Wichita Woldarth Gathias

Harvey County for Morrill In Perry Hutsington Interview

In Newton, Perry Hutsington voices support for Major Morrit and the Morril candidate line, while Cal Helsingsen says the county would back a Morrit nomination. Sam Peters is labeled a skulk and a rival candidate under any circumstance, with Peters seen as a possible gubernatorial choice if Morrit is not nominated.

Perry Hutsington Newton Col Ferry Holameten Wichita Amifitha Company Sprakings Ufgelitics Ten Eagle Harvey County Morris Cal- Helsingsen Majer Morrit Perens Sam Peters Skulker Republican Party Peters Murrih

Rens nominating delegates to state convention

Fragmentary report details a convention at Hutchinson selecting delegates for the state and national gatherings. It mentions Cleveland administration influence, and lists John Martin David Vormyes James Meketry as named delegates with several unfilled roles and tensions during the proceedings.

Agerica Cleveland Topeke John Martin David Vormyes James Meketry Hutchinaca Ng Ts de Nasional

Ingalls Men Seek Withdrawal of Endorsements

Wary supporters urge removal of resolutions backing Ingalls. Finney leads a reform bloc against the state administration while endorsing Milr Brown and John Ingwila for national offices. Contention centers on the county’s stance toward the Atchison faction amid a pledged reform push.

Finney Hon DM Frost Tite Foath Iirigalion Stat Milr Boewn John Ingwila United States

Democrats at Ottawa Second District Convention Called

Delegates from multiple counties are urged to attend the Second District Democratic convention in Ottawa on June 1. The meeting will select delegates to the state and national conventions, with several party leaders and candidates mentioned in the call and early endorsements noted for the Lewelling faction.

Wester Tsistal Ottawa Douglas Linn Mimml Johnson

State Democrat conventions select delegates for national meeting

Local party records show D and Overmyer backers winning county delegations at Bay and Rice gatherings. Key figures John Martin David Overmyer Melornt Sal tarme led slate selections with Hurchinecu figures Mishtin McKinstry endorsed for at large posts to the national convention. Bleas Grater and Dick Bias named among hopefuls for Congress with Girard enford mat. The campaign casts promise a lively July national scene.

Orvermyer Martin Fintiss Satee Bay John Marti David Overtryer Overmyer Rice Betta Tonekaste Mishtin McKinstry Hurchinecu 4Bhiteten

Disputed figures over hospital contract spark town controversy

Local tensions rise as contractor errors and misstatements surround a Daw Ferees hospital project. Judge, clerks, and lawyers clash over an overcharged sum of 37,280 and a 450 error, with Jack and Cox tied to the case and firm records questioned. Johnsen acts for Cox in a Western Contracting dispute.

Lusanon Z. Cox Jona Fick Daw Ferees Contractins Sarita Fe Hospital Wes Jack Tron Tesferson Ttang Save Uy Fitevoir Wheates Inter expresseiKeot Cate Te Contractors AQ T. SS Die Johnsen Cox Lawrence Rado Western Contracting and Building Association

After Horse Beaters Police Won't Have Anime Abuse

A distorted report describes Bil Rendolph accused of abusing a neighbor in Keith's addition. A man named Bilwane BU allegedly whips a person during a Sunday night incident. The accused was fined 319 for the offense in East Tenth Street district.

Keith Halse Bilwane East Tenth Street

Blaine Widow Faces Suit Over Furniture Debt

Ferdinand Kellar sues Anita McCourtane Blaine widow of Fanmens Blathe in Philadelphia court for 860 in furniture sales. He alleges purchase of fine furniture totaling 395 with balance 873 unpaid, prompting the civil action and court consideration.

Ferdinand Kellar Cere Anita McCor Tafe Blaine Fanmens Ferdinand Ketter Philadelphia Mie Blaine

Rich Ore in Sight for Investors at Fresze Cut Purposes

Reports claim rich ore deposits near the site with potential dividends for stockholders. Directors face scrutiny as investors push for valuation clarity, while planned elections may influence forthcoming actions.

Fepid City D. sMay Severn Varror AD Company Wehines AEC Eliekteisue Benat Arndtind Phos Plata Waelifrios

Boom for Bluoomers at Calunbra Park Event

Middletown W F E plans a festival at Calunbra Park with new costumes and a park manager Rev Mr Winchester overseeing the Arrangements. The event aims to promote a sober environment and avoid intoxication while showcasing entertainment and features for attendees.

Middletown W. FE Calunbra Park Urdesa Abe Fev ML Winchester Bae Geeided Durmbie Park Winchester Pree Christian Church Shail

Byrne's New Office Seated As Insurance Deputy

New York officials appoint Thomas Byrnes former chief of police to a board position in a casualty company. The unanimous vote adds a bureau in a urged insurance department. Byrnes will begin immediately with a salary of 170 dollars per year.

New York Thomas Byrnes Wall June B Tilted Steter Casualty Company Genet Burstar Insurance Dener Gavitt Misting Add & Burelan Insurance Depusemint Brime Ayenier Byrnes

A Look Through South Missouri for Four Cents

A promotional notice from the Kansas City Fort Scott and Gulf Illinois Railroad Co announces a book of over sixty peeped images and topography of South Missouri for four cents. Tickets via the Husshinsor Jubilee route are offered with three trains daily. booklet and postage details provided by agent Garney and local offices.

Kansas City Fort Stott & Htemphis Railroad Co Missouri Southy Mies Lockwood Hansee City Sants Fo Husshinsor Bax Ine Street Garney Bicyele Tepery' J Co B. Sth Ios

Militia Mutiny Over Barrel Punishment Reported

From Seattle Bay 25 dispatches describe Militiamen under Frank Adams facing harsh discipline after a mutinous reaction. An officer reportedly placed in a barrel with label La Dies while bound for confinement. the incident sparked unrest and prompted an investigation ordered by the governor.

Tiwace Frank Adame Dathelmein Tate Tiiey Vantikin Adame

Eastern Capitalists Seeked in Pig Land Deal

Eastern capitalists including Wim C Wikiliney and H S Wiltres plan a large land venture in several counties with a 4 to 5 tract inquiry. The enterprise lists many named individuals and aims to develop in Fukiebure At- Iseheny and surrounding towns. An ex governor Millette is reported dead in Pittsburg Kansas.

Wim. C. Wikiliney Pittabars Atkeheny Weetmorstand H. St. Wiltres Omen Ewe Forde Chase Fukiebure At- Iseheny

Heenmers butter waters unrirated Hien crispness and Wait

Unclear text fragment mentions butter and crispness with garbled phrases. No identifiable people, places, dates, or organizations present to form a coherent news item.

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