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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1896
Page
5
An old style storefront advertisement touts low prices on pantry staples and fresh meats. It claims strict honesty about item condition and urges shoppers to request current prices on fruit, tomato sauce, mustard, and canned goods, plus promotions on flour and luxury brands. It promises savings of five to ten dollars per dozen on some items and highlights a wide selection in a single advertising notice.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names such as Topeku and Atchinss, with references to a deputy, a guard, and a class to be put through. It cites various odd terms and broken phrases, suggesting an incomplete notice or report from a historical newspaper page segment.
The text reports petitions and board actions on pardons and commutations, noting a judge's conviction and a minister's report. It mentions a May or February timeline, a plan to release and parole, and references to legal proceedings, jail, and peniteniary status. The fragmentary source indicates pursuit of clemency for an inmate and ongoing legal review.
Fragmented ad from The Santa Fe announces a test or puzzle with a claim of fortune, featuring agent W. C. Garvey and a gimmick about a present or future prize. It mentions a fee and a cost of 40 pink tepe with unclear location and contact details.
A garbled account describes John L a cheerful visitor touring Kennas City saloons and greeting locals. He reportedly enjoyed beverages and socializing with residents at various venues, including Whiennam Nure and Peach Jullet. A large late afternoon crowd gathered as Prof. Fullivasl hosted a reception, with John L staying for several hours.
The report lists several notable figures including Julia Ward Howe in a suffrage era assembly. It names vice presidents and prominent members such as Har of New Hampshire, Gallager and others, with references to state leaders and co-governors.
May 21 Ottawa Ontario reports the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosts an event with the Ladies Auxiliary electing officers. Names include Mrs Hine Chicago as president and Carweth from Columbus Ohio as grand vice president, Bowley from San Francisco as chaplain, and others including treasurer Torrida Ohio and sentin Adams from Virginia.
A mass meeting is slated tonight in Lawrence Kansas with supporters of Republican and Democratic parties and Populists expected to attend. The event centers on Sam Bishop speaking for a second term and aims to energize local factions in Douglas County.
An old ad copy touts low rates and fast trains asserting the Home Road runs more traffic and the fastest service, signed by agent W C Garvey with telephone contact. The text includes garbled fragments about hair growth remedies and a faded callout toward Hoch, reflecting era advertising language.
Johar Marshal confirms Monday night testing of Topeka’s 70 new arc lights, the largest city installation to date. Rain has slowed pole setting and wiring progress, with work concentrated along the river’s west and eastern sections toward Cherry Hospital and Kansan Avenue. Officials expect most lights to be operational by Saturday pending good weather and full machinery deployment.
The Sells brothers Ephriam Lincoln and Fever will headline with the Forepaugh Sells shows, led by manager Mr Tilley who owns a third of the show and the Bar nus show. The act travels through Topeka with horses and 20 acts, daily expenses totaling around 450, and over 60 to travel.
Nashelle May dreth progress for the centenadi celebration of Tethesiade hi will occur on dine Faes. The way to being decorated han There will ue Sater spare stilte the Union. The principal souaces the beaten wil be Hom. J. St. Dick meaieticrat Erntest Beales solieitior An important feature of the rerniaee ea b( the same) isnupuration of the EME ete expet te eet will not be opened however until 1aw. The expisition while in celebration of the Uidth anniversary of the state wii of rational and international import ence shu proportione.
Mrs. Martin Frost killed her three children and then took her own life in Hortonville amid a tragedy that stunned the village. Frost’s husband, a Creverone trader, was away at the time. investigators later found the grisly scene on the kitchen floor with the children discovered beneath in a barrel. The incident, followed by local alarm and bewilderment, drew attention as authorities investigated motive and circumstances. May competition on stationery referenced later bids from across the United States.
A garbled local page reports on community events, band concerts, lodge meetings, and public notices. Mentions of Marsalis band, a First Baptist church gathering, I O F Holton gathering, and various civic items hint at Decoration Day, Fourth of July concerns, and court activity, with scattered names and places like Jefferson and Third wiser avenues.
Report highlights two candidates for chairman: George Crane and Gaul, with Crane favored by long-time committee members. For the secretary slot, Oscar Swayse and Clint Watson contend, with Watson backed by supporters and Swayse by supporters. Campaign timing groups suggest a two to three month period for the race.
Washington May 27 The house passed a repeal of section Sl of the Preventalrift law providing for wore Date on al eghal weed In te ests or ae dittingl compelle An amendment was attached to the bill prescribing tor Junt communiton vo consiat of thre erokers frm each Hevine To examine and report on all questions rketing to from alcohol 4% the sex sesaien The reportion to the Heist came finest entirely feo sestero and New Engine states The vote showed 94 Democrats 104 Republicans and 5 Populists for the bill while 60 Republicans and 9 Democrats opposed. McGraw's Senatorial Aspirations Seattle May 27 Republicans met to discuss Jann He McGehn for governor war in the senate at present held by Watson Squires Mosby Not Dying Ian Praptace May 2 Sir Terrell says Colonel Mosby’s patient is improving though he was once polite He is now a convalescent One hundred young society people in Dorothy benefit of Orphans iv. Encourage them to Your presence Friday at the Grand Poorman with electric bells etc
Members of the Western Passenger Association clash with the Wisconsin Central and Nickel Plate over free bicycle transfers and side trips to Niagara Falls. Chalrema Fonaid has protested advertising inducements to ticket buyers and insists none may extend such offers. Several Western roads oppose wheel transfers and refuse any agreement that would allow free bicycle transfers between lines.
An organized temperance meeting is set for this evening at First Baptist Church. Rev H H Watrey will lecture on the Templars, with Dr Butt and France Murphy prominent in planning. A half hour address by Dev Sathey precedes discussion on Good Templar aims and social activism.
Vermont Democrats in Montpelier showed enthusiasm for Hon. William Buttit Tucault of Massachusetts as a presidential candidate. A large rally featured supporters cheering, with a likely convention decision expected to declare for the ex-governor.
An interview conducted at a city hotel discusses a general prohibition affecting certain tobaccos. The figure suggests the ban targets only low quality Cuban exports, while higher grade tobaccos from specific firms like Hite and Finer del Rio would be restricted to protect native industries.
Armourdale reports a gruesome discovery in the Kaw River near the old Argentine bridge. The drowned body of a likely young woman was recovered and sent to the coroner in Armourdale for identification. Local authorities are investigating the case as a possible drowning.
May 2 report from Washington notes Prof Daniel G Dillett of the Field Columbia Museum of Abichey with MH Ackrey and Mr Dobson joined Dr Donald Smith on a expedition. They traveled via Aden to Cena Africa collecting specimens as the local animal life is said to be rapidly disappearing. United States Council Masterton and Aden officials reported the matter to the department. The party faces a long voyage with expected returns in the coming months.
Denver judge James Heliett of the United States court issued an order forbidding prisoners in the county jail from interfering with Miller of Catenga and federal inmates. Miller had appealed for protection against the so called kangaroo court practices by full inmates, seeking to end indignities and preserve his contunity amid prison unrest.
A London dispatch notes Li Bang Chang Turkish envoy and Persian minister refused entry to the Cathedral of the Ad steep tea for not removing hats. The report mentions Mrs Breckinridge and Mrs Merce wearing fine jewels. Other items include Doctor Mephen A Douglass denying leading vondun and Sawyer’s alleged misrepresentation and payment dispute.
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