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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
2
The cyclone leaves a mass of wreckage in St. Louis with weeks needed to clear. Warnings of widespread injuries and deaths unfold as streets bear electric wires, collapsed buildings, and crowded rescue efforts. Revised casualty lists compile the dead and injured, naming numerous individuals and local workers.”
A crowded Laclede Column rotunda suffers a collapse as a chimney falls. Panic ensues but no one is seriously hurt while clerks and patrons scramble to exits. Reports from St Louis note a charitable relief drive raising over 12 thousand dollars for sufferers. The federal relief bill for St Louis victims was signed by the president within minutes.
A severe storm wrecked East St Louis causing widespread destruction. Buildings along Chestnut and nearby avenues collapsed or were damaged, with many residents displaced. Emergency crews, including police and railroad workers, evacuated victims as fires started and debris blocked streets. A long list of injured and dead was reported, with multiple fatalities and unidentified victims identified later in lists.
Eugene F. Ware receives a book agent at his desk. The visitor, tall and courteous, offers a sales pitch about a publication, while Ware sizes him up and keeps working. After brief discussion, Ware signals the agent to leave, resuming his task with quiet authority.
Reported from Anping in May, the Bubonic plague spreads rapidly with deaths rising from ten to fifteen daily. The Sokshama papers note fever outbreaks across inland Japan, while officials plan medical dispatches to assist affected areas amid widespread concern.
A California murderer was sighted near Smith Creek late last evening after an escape. A posse headed toward the mountains while four men pursued Mir Dusati, who bore a large wound on his face and was last noted riding away toward Statth Creek.
A fragment notes a home bond issue tied to Santa Fe Route travel offers and a note about Mend Garvers and Seana Gesehumiasaee with unspecified times and locations. The readable items suggest a travel or bond context and a local or personal transaction but details are incomplete.
Mrs Charlton Edholm led a mission visit with Rev G B Howard and others to Wichita slums to aid fallen women. The group prayed, sang, and offered help at multiple houses, urging reform and inviting women to seek redemption while noting mixed responses from residents and passersby.
Evans of Iola chosen president as Kansas Pharmaceutical Association reports 1450 registered pharmacists and 7 percent assistants. Officers elected include WJ Evans president Frimehe Leavenworth vice president Miner Hiawatha secretary McDonnell Topeka assistant secretary Reide Girard treasurer Sayre Lawrence. Names of nominees for state pharmacy board listed from Leavenworth to Ottawa.
A coroner's jury ruled a passing train caused the death of Frank Kellow aged about 35 found two miles east of Chapman. He had $16 on him, wore muddy clothes, and his body showed blunt trauma. The incident occurred near the Union Paulie trek and witnesses reported the scene after two boys discovered him.
Bricks with granite filling in Waverly paved streets expanded under sunlight causing grout to tighten into a solid surface. Civil engineers note the phenomenon as a potential issue for future brick and granite pavements.
City Engineer Fille notes expansions while events mark Cooper Memorial on June 4 to 11. Activities include a May 29 dedication, June 7 baccalaureate by President F M Bese, a prayer service, entertainment by the Crimonitheon and Sheerwagen societies, and an Abinni reunion with remarks by Rev Twin.
Chapman reports at Indian Hill Cemetery the grave of an Indian warrior was opened. The bones indicate a native person with high cheekbones. found with a rusted old rifle, tomahawk, needle, thimble, and a pair of bracelets.
Exapoing May 29 Lyon County commissioners awarded bridge contracts to be finished by September 2. Bridges include Drum creek near Neeshe Rapige with one 10 foot span costing $19.0, Butt creek near Comiskey details unclear, Mocon creek near Emporia for two 471 foot spans costing $2160, Parle creek near Clipe 471 feet span costing $21610, Boon Greek near Olpe 4714 feet span costing $2161, and Shaw erock near Olpe street span costing £260.
Abilene May 22 county figures show a shift in crop acreage with corn and oats leading the totals. The updated sheet totals 21 000 acres of corn, 13 000 acres of oats, and 290 notes noted, indicating a smaller rise in other grains while rye and wheat hold steadier positions. The clerk’s office says the equalization schedule is nearly ready for review.
Dodge City reports a surge in cattle unloaded since May 14 with figures near 4 000. Ranchers expect more shipments as cattle are driven toward the southern border and pastures in Ford county show signs of heavy grazing. Local stockyards meanwhile anticipate continued activity through the month.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrives in Milwaukee to consult with the federation trades council on settlements after a mining strike. He vows efforts toward an honorable settlement. Also announced are round trip rail rates by the Union Pacific for several cities with specific dates and contact details for reservations.
A damaged notice lists a sale date May 20 and a sale action. It mentions Jeneas City route details, J. Garvey agent, and bicycle repair service at Stansfield's with a Prult contact line.
Reports claim Italy abandoned the Tleen province and the Abyssinian campaign after heavy losses. The dispatch says 35 infantry were killed or wounded and prisoners total around 2,000, with King Menelik's forces reportedly taking captives and prompting a costly retreat. The account notes no pension or ransom details and frames Italy as heavily weakened in Africa.
New York May 29 A vivid report describes sea encroachment toward Coney Island structures. The Brighton Beach hotel and adjacent pavilions face erosion as waves batter foundations, with fears of collapse and potential demolition of booths and promenades.
Fragmented report describes a formal ceremony at Andrews throne room with many officials and dignitaries present. The ceremony featured ornate costumes, ceremonial robes, and jewels. attendees included military officers, ambassadors, and provincial mayors.
Chicago reports a notable rise with a total of 1 780 000 tied to a 760 000 increase over last year. The census was based on a week in March and prepared by irregular letter carriers.
A brief notice describes a train route from Santa Fe to Kansas City and back with dates in December and May, noting a grand event at Garfield Park with a concert. It mentions a fine stationery detail and a plan for a Friday night gathering.
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