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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1896

Page

8

Opposed to Presentations on Railroad Gifts to Officials

An article condemns gifts and subscriptions by railroad employees to road officials. It cites lack of official approval, employee pressure, and concerns about favoritism, urging refusal of such practices and noting potential resignations or discipline. It also reports officials discussing promotions and the broader political implications of these gifts.

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Notes and Personal Among the Employes of the Bantu Pout

A condensed report lists various workers and visits, noting Mr Thomas Woolly visiting a relative, Mrs Ikeraia returning from travel, and J W Pow returning from a trip. Several employees are transferred, an engineer injured at a market, and a Wellington division social event with a literary program and banquet.

Thoman Woolly Siscouri Bloombart Erie Medcar Jaco Heller John Tiwers Ant J. At Aervine Enaloeer Patrick Axt

Rock Island's New Bridges

Bridge project in Rock Island advances as twenty bridges are slated for the Clay Center area. Workers from Riverton and McFarland install trestle crossings while others at Beville coordinate carpentry to support daily traffic.

Rock Island Borwnen McFarind MeBeville

See A Source Of Revenue In Courtroom Mayhem

A garbled account describes a judge and defendants, with mentions of fines and a restaurant, amid chaotic testimony. It references Swarts, Lee, Mou, and a court scene with scattered details about testimony and penalties. A pharmacist ad appears at the end.

Miniature CrippleCreer A Gold Mine Exhibition at Model Supply Store

Exhibits show a sprawling miniature mine in operation within a show window at the Model Supply Store. A three-story working replica rises about four and a half feet with a functioning elevator and simulated ore carts. The display draws attention to inventive workmanship and promises a vivid, instructive glimpse into mining mechanisms.

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Kansan at St Louis: Leland’s arrangements for delegates

Chairman Leland of the Republican committee outlines plans for Ravubilinee and others, detailing travel and lodging for St Louis convention delegates. He assigns tasks to Miwa Piulfe and J. HL Lever and urges prompt handling of applications by Kan fam City agent.

Leland Dolegeier Hite Coutnntine Méiliee Annee St Louie Conventiens Tamara Sisepine aUipee J. HL Lever Teenger

Jones Cleared After Town Leave Granted by Judge

A young man named Jones, attacked by Officer Kirchland for petty theft, faced Judge Morry who ordered him to pay a fine of one dollar to gain freedom to leave town. Archie Wild Harman’s efforts influenced the outcome as justice allowed Jones to depart, with a handshake signaling settlement.

Steve Jones Jong Inl Officer Kirchland Owe A Archie Wild Fred Wits Jones

The Czars Clemency Pardons and Restorations

The czar grants mass clemency and pardons across a wide range of offenses, restoring titles and easing penalties while reducing taxes for ten years. Officials and clergy receive tokens of favor, and imperial decrees herald promotions and decorations for diplomats and church leaders. The ceremony in St. Petersburg honors metropolitan clergy with silver coronets and letters.

St. Petersburg Moses

Oklahoma for Bland Delegates at Territorial Convention

The Democratic territorial convention met yesterday and endorsed Hi and Lor as presidential candidates while instructing Oklahoma delegates to vote for them in the general election. The platform urged free home rule and opposed warlike actions, praising McKinley as a strong candidate for moderation.

Chinchinta Tieneel Daver Linge Majorizina Moder

Excavation at Corinth yields ancient pottery finds

The American School at Athens reports progress at Corinth with early pottery, staves, vases of ancient style, and a layer of pavement seven or eight feet deep. They describe oil jars, wine remains, inscribed fragments, and several unmended wares, noting difficulties with trench depth and wall supports.

Athens New Haven Sermor Yale JL B.leichardeon Aliens Irho Te Cominolite Excavaton Corinth Richardaii Sage Isterwate Bane

Topeka Brother and Local Notices Mix of Events

A garbled notice sequence discusses a Topeka family, ministerial ties, and a Japanese maiden related to a general. It mentions birth and death details, a pupil in New York, a remarriage, and a hometold visit three years ago. Also noted are Frank L. Nelson lecture plans, and various local advertisements for foods and services.

Idvein Wan Univea Sarees Jamin Jatbes Dun Topeka Bastaire Mra Tron New York Jwean Dun Misa Pun Thirto Bite Allen G. Thirman

Lawrence Students Demand Removal of Dean Penny

Lawrence students in the fine arts department at the ciase university held a mass meeting to present a petition to the university authorities demanding Professor G P Penny be removed. They accuse him of poor teaching and business methods while praising Professor Carl A Preyer as a capable harmony instructor.

Lawrence Ciase University Mulehall G. P. Penny Kirmany Weath Nismer Wtite Carl A Preyer Penny Buy Europe Tarabe Furiser Sincere Hie Almence Preyer i Gsy Reterun Peany Sre Jie A. Farrell Fine Arte CUA Preyer Correependitt Penny Wttr Siaddenie Tor Wrexer

Railroad brothers unite for Pincreed support at meeting

Four railroad brotherhoods in the state held a joint meeting in Jackson on May 27. They declined to take a firm stance but unanimously opposed Pincreed for governor. They urged unity and adjourned with a resolution to avoid public endorsement of any candidate or speeches by railroad officials.

Jackson Ruilroad Pinion Sovernor Pineres Norg

Tilman Badge Makers Rally Amid Trumpeted Symbols

Washington may 27 Tilman badge production surges in Atlanta as silver pitchforks with gold prongs bear the labels Sherman Cartisie and Cleveland The badges are worn widely in the south with hundreds circulating in Atlanta The Titan futuriforte joins the Carlwic badge line and features a Cartists portrait for president G Cartisie TM.

Washington Tilman Sherman Cleveland Atlanta

National Republica Souven Convention at St Louis

Preparations for a grand entertainment to mark the convention in St Louis Arlington Route. A large gathering is anticipated with uniforms and a parade. Local committees solicit accommodations and travel cooperation, with ticket agent details and contact for Maj Co at Washington Ave.

St Louis Arlington Natit Republica Maj &. Co Washington Ave Conrail Rey Wakeley Eee Agt Bio

The Santa Fe Home Read and Wage Figures

The Santa Fe spends over one million dollars annually in salaries and wages for To peka. Remember this when you have fevers to grant and orders for freight or tokens to buy. W. J. Garvey, agent, notes take home a pack of runners Saline Saratoga Bakes.

The Santa Fe Topeka W.J Garvey Packare

Ah Fong Plans Return to China from Topeka

Ah Fong Lee of Topeka intends to go to China for a year, leaving his job at Wahl Lee's shirt refinery on Gast Seventh street. He is described as wealthy, a stockholder in a local savings association, and has assets in Topeka and Kansas City. The piece notes his five years in Topeka, three in America, and mentions photographs and paper stock in connection with his plans.

S.S.S Swit Specife Co Atlanta Gasan Fong Lee China Wahl Lee Seventh Street Topeka Ak Fong Viterons Fontas City Egore Ah Fong Frye Leah America Kansas City San Ae Carian Raet Seventh Street

Fraternal lodge elections announced for K P officers

Gallant Lodge No 179 K P held Monday evening elections for the coming term. Officers include Gen McClelland C G A Puher CC Munson prelate J W Tughies Homphere Chas Pice M of Po C Clark Soc Boo PM MgClintck M of A Wilcox Jingo and others. Also local ads mention tailoring and laundry services near Fifth Street offering waists, mending, and dressmaking.

K.P Gallant Lodge No K. of P Gen. McClelland A. Puher CC. Munson J. W. Tughies Chas. Pice C. Clark MgClintck A. S Wilcox Jingo

Four Story Fireproof Structure Planned for Ormahn Omaha

The item describes a planned four story fireproof brick structure to be erected at Pilteenth and Ferman streets in Omaha. The project is described as a major enterprise with papers received and plans for a brick building of refined architecture.

Ormahn Omaha Pilteenth Ferman Gebrin Pritiiu Nebraska

Home Road Travel Offer With Various Return Dates

Travel advertisement lists round trips from Santa Fe to San Francisco and other cities with prices and dated validity. Includes Black Hills Denver Pueblo and Chicago routes with specific departure and return windows, ticket types, and agent contact details.

San Francisec Pueblo Buffalo Chicago Washington, D. C St. Paul Pitthstreit W. Gahvbey

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