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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text references names and events with unclear context. The readable elements mention locations and people such as Gabe Verh, Wisalts, and York, plus mentions of reprieve and a governor or official action. The overall sense is disjointed notes from a historical page.
A well known Chicago hotel, Wellington, suffered a major fire. The blaze caused extensive damage and several listed occupants were evacuated. Local authorities reported the incident occurred Wednesday with injuries not clearly detailed in the readable fragments.
Readers recount a chaotic scene near the Mississippi river where a Topeka man and others observed the collapse and death of a relative during a bridge incident in St Louis. Witnesses describe the night, the search by authorities, and the aftermath as the community learns more about what happened.
The May 29 notice from East St Louis lists further deaths and additions to the local death list with numerous names including Mrs Anta Gardner and Jellew Morea. It records family members, affiliations, and residences across St Louis Corrigha, Cincinnati, and nearby areas, noting church and community connections and naming many survivors.
Scattiah Hite Masons plan closing banquet after a Topeka gathering. The event includes conferment of degrees on a group of eight and a program by Professor Graham's quartet, with a long list of attendees and local officials.
The U P pastry will deliver the Memorial Day address. MeKtrahan of the Caled Presbyteriah church to deliver the sermon and perform pastoral duties until Mr Mokinahan’s return. Howell of the reform school to attend Sunday duties. services Sunday evening are canceled.
Holton will play a second appearance this season at Athletic Park tomorrow afternoon featuring Captain E Pound and a listed lineup including Curry, Filmmarsh, Score, Faund, Alden, Smith, Noble, and McCatie. The game starts at 3:90 with ground admission. A concert by Marshalls band is set for Garfield Park Tonight at nine.
Reports say Frank P Sinvin has slimmed from 194 pounds to near 180 as he trains aboard a voyage to meet Peter Maher. Supports claim of strong form and bold aims, including potential matches with Corbett or Willis.
May 28 report from New York shows changes in the weekly bank statement with increases in specie and circulation and a 25 percent reserve rule note. Also reported are alcohol rebate policy actions in Washington and mint premium movements, plus Jackson's Band engagement at Chelsea Park in Kansas City for June 2 ceremonies.
Report from an evening gathering in New York features a long table laden with doughnuts and crullers as guests discuss local quirks. Speakers include Mr Haskins and Mr Collie debating culture, manners, and the Dutch settlement influence amid lively, period-voice chatter.
Wm. Steinway, president of the German American Sound Money league, has sent circular letters to German American newspapers across the U.S. seeking extraterritorial utterances on the money question. The poll aims to gather opinions for use by both nations in concerted action.
May 29 report notes the Bank of England suspending certain operations and seeking to stabilize through board actions and state bank commissioners. The note mentions market reactions, forest losses, and potential year ahead implications as finance authorities weigh steps to restore confidence and liquidity.
Market roundups show steady cattle and hog receipts with mixed bids as buyers and sellers adjust. Receipts yesterday included thousands of head across cattle, sheep, and hog categories, with prices varying by grade and weight and notable activity in Kansas City and local Midwest exchanges.
Market gossip outlines wheat pricing shifts and customer estimates, with May and September futures noted. It mentions bank closures on weekends and a cautious tone about upcoming trading days, reflecting irregular market activity and potential delays.
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