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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1896

Page

8

Hughes Case Shifts From Kansas to Louisiana

A complex case unfolds as J A Hughes is held on kidnapping charges and a lengthy property dispute shadows a Shawnee County farmer, with claims of domestic troubles, divorce, and settlement proceedings involving his second wife and children. The narrative traces his movement from Kansas City toward Louisiana as investigators pursue the missing child and the court orders division of assets.

John MM. Wilkerson Wand Jorge Hughes Birest Murhet Even Mivorce Neliie Hugtye Tie Farm Meiert Ganteners Huihes Elahee Kansie Te Fe & Peuwtaner Drew

Invention of the Safety Wheel Explained

A garbled account hints at a 19th century claim that E Bartley or a similar figure pioneered the safety device for bicycles. The text alleges a notable inventor from England, tied to a broader wheel history, with financial means enabling widespread adoption and contested credit.

Kansas Norial Musical Counta At Topelis

A fragmented local notice highlights a musical event at Topelis featuring a vocal department with Woy and Dutton among performers. Contact details include Loweard at The Coppland Topeliz and a Broken cds call line for further information.

Kansas Norial Topelis

Engalls and Morrill Vying For Cloud County Governor Nomination

Cloud County Republicans consider Engalls and Morrill as leading candidates for governor as Concordia voters weigh party support. May 26 reports show local sentiment split between two men with Burton and Morell also mentioned. county candidates and alliances center on Cloud, Republic, and Washington authorities.

Cloud County Concordia. Kan Daye | Licht Haus | Neen Jet J

Suit of a Model Claims Damages in Pulse Imprisonment Case

A New York woman seeks $25,000 damages alleging assault and confinement by an officer on March 25. She reports being forcibly restrained in a car and street pursuit ending near the market, with police denying her claims.

New York Palin Pawbre Brea Bret Bernard Jetermon

Shy rockets for sinners at May 20 revival

The evangelist Rev. Syn eate Wilson led a week of religious meetings drawing crowds as a noisy display of rockets and fireworks around the church. Four converts publicly announced their changes while merchants halted sales and police and town residents watched the event with caution.

Sailipolia Syneate Wilson

McKinley Seen as Next President in Silver Forum

A May 6 dispatch from New York reports Senator Pratt praising William McKinley and pledging support for the Republican nominee on a silver platform. The piece notes McKinley’s long-standing backing and recalls a political forum discussion in which Gov. Campbell and others discussed silver issues and party alignment.

New McKinley New York Husuei Kinley Campbell of & Tene Ohio Gimpilin Nots Rypubillerg

St Louis Political Convention Attracts Notable Republicans

The text describes a large political rally in St Louis with prominent Republicans, tickets sold at low prices, and a claim it will be the greatest gathering since wartime preparations. It names contact points like BF CC Rainwater and political organizer Mr. Wakeley amid references to a national convention and a Republican display of unity.

Heputicern Conventon St Lowia Atom Eislington Haute Thik Aimers Iin Grand Reale Scurea Bf. CC Rainwater Washington Ave Chatman Ove House Committee Serene Sonny Fite A Wakeley Gen Pata St Louie

Santa Fe Home Route Advertising Notice

The Santa Fe offers direct home route service with daily trains both ways. Ticket office at Fifth Street, contact W. C. Garvey, agent, to wire or purchase tickets.

W.C. Garvey GoTo Hutchinson Oer Ata Fitth Irest We C. Garvet

Among Railroad Men and Santa Fe Shop Plans

Reports on Reinhart Interstate Commerce case and Kansas railroad matters. Santa Fe shop at Argenta to be rebuilt with a new framed construction roofed roundhouse. contract to be let in days, work to commence immediately. Existing shop stalls and roundhouse will be reorganized to improve engine storage and winter maintenance.

Santa Fe Argentie Curtis Hese Mollie Oy Kanes

Reinhart Disappointed Anxious for Trial in Interstate Commerce Case

John W. Evistart faces a delay as Reinhart, former Gusts Fo president, expresses disappointment over postponement of the interstate commerce case set for Chicago. Reinhart claims no evidence implicates him and criticizes absent government witnesses, insisting no wrongdoing.

Reinhart Cate John W. Evistart Uhe Gusts Fo, Wie Chevipeake & Western Ralions Chicago Geraber Ik Mie

Santa Fe Reorganization Committee Faces 38 Million Shortage

Fragmented OCR notes show the Santa Fe Reorganization Committee confronting a 38 million shortfall. The document references a receivership date, floating debt of 6 thousand, 6000, and bondholder settlements while detailing expenses and outstanding claims amid ongoing proceedings.

The Santa Fe

Cheap Sunday Excursions By Western Roads

Western railroad passenger agents meet in Kansas City to discuss reduced Sunday excursion fares for summer travel. Rates to be adopted by all lines, with trips starting early in June. General Dannuncer Agenta WJ attends, as does J. Andereun of the Stata Be ant. A trip to Ottawa from Transit City is planned to oversee trunkard routes to western Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

Uie Renbrnl Pamenser Agente Kamas All One Tutve Dannuncer Stata T J. Andereun Hock Tshowd Ilack Ottawac Ransit City Rum Kansas Olinhoma Newexico

Officials and Employes Personal Notes From Railroad

Personal notes about Santa Fe railroad officials and employees. Pan Cullahan, Willow operator, has returned from a two week vacation in Oregon. Frad Guyeat, auditor of freight receipts, will vacation in Cleveland. Augustider, in freight receipts, heads to Danville for summer leave. T. J. Anderson, assistant general m a neent, married Ide Jacobe of Marion, Kansas. J. H. Hampson, president of the Mex-

Pan Cullahan Sante Fs Ormada Frad Guyeat The Santa Fe Cleveland Augustryder Santana Danville Jil T. J. Anderson Thin City Misa Ide Jacobe Marion Kan J. H Hampson

Death of Joseph McIntosh in Esenndidy Cal and funeral plans

Joseph McIntosh, long employed in the store department of the Biuitk He, died of consumption in Esenndidy California two weeks after leaving for health reasons. His remains were brought to his city and laid to rest at his Western avenue home, with funeral arrangements likely tomorrow. He leaves a wife and two children.

Joseph McIntosh A. Malttush Esenndidy Mclntosh Biuitk Wind

Richardsley Casino Opens World’s Richest Country Club

New York reports Ardsley Casino funds and grounds prepared on the banks of the river. The club, named as the richest in the world, is to open next Friday with a grand ball and over 900 invitations issued. Construction includes a race track, playing trap, pole grounds, baseball diamond, and a scenic river view offering extensive sports facilities. Estimated expenditures range from 0.7 to 440,000 dollars.

New York Ainsley Cantino Ardsley Park Monty Armanillesn

Leavenworth Doctor Faces Malpractice Charge in Jalb Case

Bele Smith, a young resident of Huteus City, died after an operation alleged to have been performed by Dr AL Joliorun of Leavenworth. The case centers on claims the physician fatally harmed her during surgery while visiting in Jalb. Her father traveled from Bins Reapelia and may pursue legal action.

Lolyenworth Kanaix City Bele Smith Huteus City AL Lu Joliogun Leavenworth, Kin Eles Bins Reapelia Johpeon St. Louis Grace Reneere Liberal Nise Hodsers Mine Sime Venice Cihuprakay Charmine Laege Nue Entities Rodgers Pomme Muddonis Slie Sitla

Missing Kansas girl sparks city search in liberal area

In Liberal Kansas a missing girl case triggers a wide search as authorities and relatives mobilize. Reports describe frantic efforts to locate the young woman, with investigators tracking leads and urging the public for information while a drab urban setting near department stores is noted.

Cure for Prostration Promoted by Dr Miles Nervine

A testimonial from Mrs SLB Peet of Delta Ohio credits Dr Miles Nervine with reversing paralysis after a stroke and improving digestion, appetite, and energy. She reports rapid sleep restoration, gradual health improvement, and no further medicine for four months. The ad touts the product as sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.

Thabet Slb. Peet Miles Lee Milew Boot Co Dr. Miloe Medical Co Rikimrhind

Monument to Slaves Erected at Fort Mill

A memorial honoring faithful slaves of the South was unveiled at Fort Mill. Funded by ex-slaveowners and an ex Confederate soldier Captain SB White, the monument sits on a hilltop with an inscription praising slave fidelity and sacrifice for the Confederate cause. Names listed include Samuel J White and Nelson White among others.

Colimbia Fort Mill Mbnu Eouth SB. White Plenter Millow Mackie Confederate States Samuel J. White Jefferson Davis Neleon White Sandy White Warren White Silas White P Anthons White Jimey White Nathan Springs

MARLBOROUGH HOUSE Arabic- Crown Consent Bound Story

The Young Duchess eyes the Prince of Wales town residence, Marlborough House, amid a push by the Marinoroushs to seize the famed Matiborsuich House. The plan hinges on royal and queenly approval, with tension over cost and favoritism in high society.

London Matiborsuich Prince of Wales Ginnot Epktrment Father Tabard Hite Town House

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices

Real estate transfers record multiple lot changes including Lot 16 Secuet Street and various additions in Hartwell Knight to Mrs A Green, Parkdale. mortgage notes list sums around 400 to 1200 dollars. The text blends property transfers with medicine advertisements for Dr Hand's Colic Cure Electric Bitters and other tonics, set in a late 19th or early 20th century local commerce style.

John D. Diehl Bo Hansell Tfurris Secuet Chise Parkdale Hartwell Knight A. Green Roffalo County Iencantors Foret Avenue Wentworth Place Calitana W. Ss Lindsay Marit J Leavenforth Taylor Street Prine J. K. Jones Dais Pith Street Kauss Avenue Itc Exchange Groovy Co Last Sixth Street Poorman

Boston's Reservoir Plan for Great Dam and Lake

Boston plans a new 19 million dollar reservoir to supply drinking water. The project centers on a large dam in the Nashua valley forming a vast lake, one of the world’s largest, with capacity about 89 million gallons and covering over six square miles. It will span eight miles in length, up to two miles wide, with average depth around 46 feet and a maximum depth near 11 feet, submerging parts of towns, mills, churches, schools, and homes.

Horton Boston Nustina New York Massachusetts Niles

EFE Home Route Travel Deals and City Ads

Local newspaper notes multiple rail fare offers to cities including San Francisco St Louis Denver and Milwaukee with various return date ranges and conditions. The page also lists agent contact Garvey and ads for Bemis Diarohoes Linoleum and General products with prices and store details, plus a note on a perfect ointment and mineral water.

San Francisco St. Louis Denver Junie Dever Pueblo of Colorado Qsarfaio Cinesso Yee D

Hires Rootheer Aims At The Throbbing Crisis

A fragment suggests urgent work by an unnamed figure to address a critical health or conflict moment. The text mentions soothing the throat and cooling the blood, implying medical or protective action in a tense setting. The source lacks full names, places, and dates.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Excelsior Coke and Gas CO J. A. Hughes Mis Litte Nell Lonixann Shawnee County Pogland Frglund Ardarriesio Fame Fem Ammania Engalls and Morrill Sage Argentine Kansas Railroad Deaton Marca Aienbien Odie Otuersee Soo. Coetimvern Pacific Ratinas Carr Mr. Carr Texas Euders Richardsley Casino DR. Johnson Jalb Miss Rodgers St Louis Burns Gso W. Stansfield Kansas Ave West Andrew Marlborough House Me Mathers Colle Ering Dr. Hand Elyee Mer. Co East Sixth Boston’s Reservoir EFE W. Hughes W. Phillips Eighth Ave Rootheer Lous van Dorp BAY State E. B. Guild ST. Denis Grace Chueck Ube Mose Astrally Lidhentir Eodsaine Yion Bias Cawady Snesumnmns Celetttal Willian Tarten NEW_STONE Cor Topeka Ave Sth St. Sour Dudley & Price Sin
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