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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1896

Page

5

Beaneaters Chase Aeronaut in Silly Show Gone Wrong

A Boston crowd turned violent at an XO SHOW when Beaneaters chased an aeronaut advertised as the world’s only colored flyer. A $500 balloon stunt collapsed, tickets were snatched, and a wagon full of police cleared the crowd. No arrests were reported.

Beaneaters Boston League Balleromids Professor Strickland Bolainft Peifemer Sieh Tait

Among Railroad Men and Shipping News

Heavy stock shipments move east and west as railroad activity dominates regional life. Reinstatements occur within the Skate Pe Conductor BR Denanve division after breach of trampline, affecting passenger service between Topeka and St. Jo. Conductor Murry Griffin resumes freight duties, while Theda Libbey returns to service after a six month vacation and Brakeman Libbey faces discipline for firing supplies on a bar during a drill train from Denver to Denver.

BR @ Denanve

Railroad Crew Changes and Repairs Report

Mechanical and operating notes list Brakeman James O Byarne taking four days leave for a visit to Strong City. Fireman J H Brown resumes duties after a week in Kansas City. Engine 450 from Topeka slope overhauled and likely back. Engine 6 1/2? noted for overhaul at St Joe Prairie, with replacement labor. Fireman Longwan transferred from Chicago to Santa Fe and assigned in Topeka. Engine Bingins 18, a major locomotive, rebuilt at Santa Fe shops and to be sent to Sanume shop. excursion planned with rate likely 60 cents adults and 25 cents children. Committee formed to arrange details. trip may run to Kansas City or St. Joe.

James O'Byrne Santa Fe Strong City Piremin J. H- Brown Kansas City Alinehuester Tupeks Genereal Baek Snetes Phrotuanavmaph Longwan Cago Vivien Soni Fe Topeka Sidirand John Her Bingins Raton Naspeo Hp Renta Thie City General Cat Sanume Jie Kensic Cy St. Joe

Nickerson Notes Rail and staff changes reported

Nickerson notes detail personnel shifts at the railroad, including John G. Houston hired for innet helper duties, Harper Thomas Swath resigned, Brett of Newton on leave for finals, and Wy WT. Barker replaced. Other transfers include Fred Helvrtci to Florence as machinist helper, Walter J. Sherer returning from Falcond, and several staff moved to aid the Mexico division. Also notes a temporary extension of the Santa Fe ticket office and a ballast project along the main line with 39 000 yards specified.

John G. Houston Lord Ween Harper Thomas Swath Hoe Hostini Amen Brett Newton Fred Helvrtci Florence Barker Hutton Starling Ena Jets Miller Nickerson Stupa Cottonwood Divis Jon Huson Piveman Peter Firetinn Ae Cuibas Listite Finsnan Walter J. Sherer Walter Saunders Ted Ty

Santa Fe personnel shifts and injuries in brief

Promoted clerks and foremen at the Santa Fe railroad include Amin Goodhue and E O Mann advancing to top supervision roles in Concordia and the Missourian system. A work accident injures Morris Collins at a Kansas City shop, while stock shipments move from Emporia toward Kansas City and back. A new Santa Fe general superintendent will be chosen by June 1, with the Southern California railroad post to be filled.

E. O. Mann Mann Aivig Iow Morris Collins Morrie Collins Santa Fe Emporia Kalass City Kaneas City Kanets Ane Indian Territory

Bishop Vincent Remains in Topeka Amid Episcopal Reshuffle

May 28 Detroit Groveland reports Bishops and assignments shifting across cities. New arrangements place Minds in Detroit Walden in Cincinnati Warren in Denver and Vitkeent in Topeka among others, with potential clashes over Episcopal residence as Bishops Lewman and AtcCabe face choice between New Orleans, Fort Worth, and other sees. The North mission plan foresees heavy missionary work over the next five years.

Topeka Detroit Groveland Gliese Heve Fowler Buitslo New Orleans Lous Joe ES Worth Benson Portland Ore Piadepila Merita Chicago Andrews New York Minds Detroit Walden Cincionnal Warren Denver Sturet Washington Vitkeent Omahe Lewman New Orients Fr Worth

Wales Accepts Prince Will Fine With Boston Artillery Company

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Roeton plans a Vat to Einstead in July. A readable invitation from Wales invites the Prince to attend and inspect the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in July. Colonel Hedges confirms the Prince’s expected inspection at the Darlington hours.

Boston Roeton Einstead Prives Wales Sis Murlbarich House Pall Billy

Pay on claims and conference report in sundry civil

A report from the ByWmits committee shows a contested total of 1 051 000 in various civil claims, including 427 000 for a Pacific improvement project, 46 000 for pollination costs, and 310 0 for supplies. The vote to approve the payment failed but supporters carried the motion on a later count. Also noted is a Wichita testimony about Dr Hand’s Collecive remedy for infants with a separate local notice.

Pollasiom Chautaugis Cluiny Arequalad Chatvingh Cannes Appropriates Committee Ali Sayere Friends of the Claims

The Santa Fe Home Road Advertisement Snippet

A fragmentary ad urges travelers to visit The Santa Fe Home Road with a cheerful call to treatment and mentions W. C. Garvey as agent and a telephone number. Sparse lines reference Poorman & Cy and electric wiring services in an enigmatic early 20th century classified style.

Topeka Items and Events in Local News Snapshot

Local notes report a meeting of the committee of fifteen tonight and Judge Foster expected back from Wieh ite tomorrow. The city hosts a barrage of civic and cultural items including memorial day plans, school commencements, science lectures, and farm weather optimism amid a bustle of political talk and upcoming court actions.

Ffteen Foster Wiehite Washburn Abengguet R. E Welchte Burlingate Gunty Board of Equification Shpichmorseles Weshburn Garfeld Park Jewle Hanbock John J. Ingalls HE Lee Ratin Topeka Tntline Rankin Mason Hetue Warkbern Bern Galena AL Wagner Tay Colurmie Strick Rick Jade R. i Gemmel Soita Fe Ehmpaotere RK Riteley Congress Colin” Harvey Spire Stanley Laetie Aciinty Beh Ite Comisienement Goeniters Altamont State House Board of Public Works Ervunda HO Petlows Friends’ Uemuleimy Wrabington First Baptist Church John Guthrie Diwes Supreme Court Lee Prinan Edtech Hamilton Hall Blake Jotce D A. Valentine Safford Speer Jane Cox Tureday Frank A. Cor Seward Avenue Mohler

Victoria Dead Now 57 At Bridge Disaster

Victoria special report describes a bridge disaster with dozens of bodies recovered hourly. The May 8 steamer Recaliz arrival brings more details as authorities and salvage teams continue search within the enclosure. Names and local figures appear amid casualty tallies and ongoing recovery efforts.

Soatite Recaliz Violet van Bakizden W. Murrey Victoria Pri Sean George Star Marty Talbot Batert Hole Vou Tats Ntl Line Rherrett

Early 1900s ads and notices blend of medicines and bonds

An OCR mashed page shows drug ads toutting Electric Bitters and Berge’s Diarrhoea Balm, with prices and store locations. A separate item reports E. Miller’s release on bond after federal charges related to misappropriation of funds, noting bond details and upcoming return to Chicago.

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