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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1896

Page

8

Elks Festival Tableau Leadership Discussed by Holliday and Haskell

Charlie Holliday recommends Will Haskell to lead the proposed Elks tableaux and drill performers for Friday’s Pull Festival. He argues Holliday’s reputation and the need for capable direction, suggesting George Tone and others may be employed for dramatics, while evaluating parade roles, rehearsals, and fundraising.

K Holliday Effeck George Tims Tielliwe John Bevery Siakies Ainio Huunes Tim Ayann Ruiz

Water Works Tax Battle Targets Topeka Property Value

County officials clash over whether WaterWorks Company owes property tax in Topeka Township. Dispute centers on city versus county assessment rights and the plant value, estimated at 150 dollars, with protests against taxation and potential penalties if the company refuses to pay.

Topeka Board of Coumty Ebay George Topuka Asecasd Peru Effy Ayer

Real Estate Transfers in Norfolk County and Nearby Streets

Real estate transfers include multiple parcels in Norfolk County and surrounding streets such as Quincy Street and Potk Street. Transactions list various grantors and grantees, amounts, and street additions with dates and associated legal actions, reflecting a busy property market.

Wester Marton Dyteuse Muetth & Demble Shuwhee Loge Ilijan Andres Norfolk County Mili Vichumette Quincy Street Gus Sane Tae Falah Wat South Gigald Baste Charlton Donss Benroe Street

San Francisco to Denver and other routes fare details

Travel notice lists round trip fares and validity for several cities including San Francisco to St Louis Denver Chicago and Washington with specific dates and prices. It advertises sleeping car reservations from a depot at Fifth Street and provides agent contact W. Garvey. Also mentions laundry and dry goods promotions from local merchants.

San Francisco St. Louis Denver Buckle Coloredo Springs Bottalo N.Y Chicago Washington, D.C Milwakee Wie St Paul Depot Fitth Street W.¢. Garvey

King Bicycle Dominates Trade With 4 Million Cyclists

Chicago dispatch details a booming bicycle market in the United States, noting 4,000,000 riders and a $300,000,000 investment. It claims millions ride and demand grows yearly, with manufacturers and retailers expanding to meet a vast, evolving market.

EBACE Meeting Assured For Topeka Horse Show Plans

The Topeka gathering promises a large turnout of prominent horsemen including A A Eve Jonathan Thomas Chas Welte and Dr. George Prichard. A July 14 date looms as organizers seek support to fund a week of fairs and a horse show with a season of events. Local backers expect strong attendance and a substantial promotional push to attract exhibitors and spectators.

Toipeka Tenekiela Athortisn Hot Wikker George Prichard J. J. Mhey Wntunel Amrminier Annee Ba Pi Ruhak Trahe

Black hare wind and carp rivers threaten California waters

A garbled May report notes invasive carp in California rivers attracting concern. The text suggests black hare and fish, with references to diversions and efforts to manage carp fry, while mentioning Brent Hunters and river conditions, though many terms are unclear.

San Francis California Witsoe

State records cracked by Topeka riders last evening

Topeka cyclists lowered several state marks on a fast track, led by Morris Stevenson and Hol Tewson in the mile tandem and 2 1-5 seconds for the quarter. attempts on the half mile fell short as wheel slips disrupted key runs.

Topeka Quincy Ap Barriseh Amanies Bey Bortis Stevetwin Remkine Ube Giartor Oe Teeromaet Bis Toy Teve EnSsun Wrod

Trials and records set amid AAU sanction actions

Disjointed report notes trials sanctioned by the T A W and state records near the ten-state distances. Officials Crosby and Morris Schiegel announced results as Salina also sanctioned trials with Utwy and Everhurst mentioned. Upcoming matches list cities Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati and others with varied scores and lineups.

K. BD Crosby Morris Schiegel Elmers Salina Utwy Everhurst Lears Hd Young Felix

Kansas City Track Meet Draws Kansans In May Events

Kansas State University students travel to Kansas City for Dec oration Day meet. Athletes including Sanderson, Outland, Roach and others plan to compete. Waldo Road Race tomorrow features J A Ondwin and H Min gon leading Wheeler and others. Haskell wins at Emporia in a close meet with Lawrence rivals. Junction City earns a home win over Independence as Wilson shines.

Kansas City Lawrence Kansas State University Ax Sanderson Sherman Has Outland Poster Roach Waldo Moraine J. A. Ondwin Id Carpenter Harry Mingon Rastas Waldo Park J. B.eae A. C & Chins Jam ‘Deirelts Stevenets Rawson Jacke Merwill Stet Chex Moonlikhe Louver Will Haskell Emporia Bray Uise Anenea University At Junction City Independence Independents Wil Wame Wilson Jontton Cy Wilbon Bramét Endepentense D. Goodell

Sporting Notes From Local Track And Park Events

E d Rawson aims for records at the Mevely meet with pre Dallas date coverage. Baseball fans anticipate a Chapman wine matchup and a new park opening with a game between Michigan and Chapman, while Frank Curry shows pitching skill in Athlotten ranks. Horse racing at the fair grounds features two year olds Silverene and Lady Bled in a trotting contest, with Cantell and Bod Botstort among the 1-year-olds. Weather may affect matinees at Tookurry's track as a potential rain pause looms.

E. d. Rawson Aly Limna Exibibh Bane Tia Abijonis Bese Tomorriew Mie Hanve Chapman Frank Curry Athlotten Pacer Ping Caesas Dale Gent Kensie University iWwirler Hort Worth Tex Kamas Pruaerce Joan Brenerman Peat Lady Bird Syear Jackoay Buiter Silverene Lady Bled Aed Cantell Bod Aeath Tookurry Metrnes Dean

Athletica Meet at Athintis Park Ends In Odd Notes

An item on the Athiletica versus Holton tomtom event at Athintis Park fails to clearly read, mentioning 7 Cross of Buckeye Bas and odd phrases about pigeons and a sporting TDnttare. It also notes a United States consul at Geneva and a sketch about a bicycle design with pedals in front and a rider in back, lacking coherent details.

Chicago Uated Ad Mbrn Voty Ernst Mundt Pallowinge Athiletica Holton Tomtom Athintis Park Abe Jenie Henjamin MH Ribely United States Geneva Gtate Thich Mali Peter Hes

Vawters Face Fraud Suit Over Estate in Probate Court

The children of 3. D. Vawter sue their stepmother and others alleging wholesale fraud in managing their father's estate. The district court considers appointing a receiver to safeguard the property, recover misused funds, and halt further dissipation. Plaintiffs claim large rents and profits were improperly allocated and allege conspiracy to bar them from court.

D. Vawter District Court J D. Vawter Chivence D. Vawter Esa Thiula Goulen Ek Yater Mule Sumetr Wakurites Weniner Ter Mer Don Ularenee Alfred Zane Zane Sunesro Bey Fest Marritew Bert Washburn Thier Alfred Zone Luise K Vawter Gerton

John L Speaks at Grand Opera House After Bout

Kansas City May 26 John L Sullivan fights Paddy Ryan in a theatrical post bout talk at the Grand Opera House. Sullivan, sober and rambling, addressed a small crowd, joking about remaining celebrities as he urged fans to attend more events. The improvised exchange wandered through names and banter as he tried to connect with the audience.

Grand Opera House Kansas City John Ft. Sullivan Grint Paddy Cavies Davies Manly Parson Davies Charies Davigg Paildy Fryan Plesan Davies Porson Davies

Santa Fe Ad Offers Cures and Services Amid Scattered Text

Fragmented notices praise a family cure and medical remedies. The ad mentions travel, shipping favors, tickets, and various local vendors including lamps, electric motors, and plumbing services. Names and places such as Galesburg and Saratoga appear among scattered lines.

Fragmented note on plumbing and gas lecture for ard

A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Thora plunthe mill and Pak telephone with references to plumbing and gas. It appears to describe a lecture or instruction related to woodwork, windows, and systems, but details are unclear and names are partially unreadable.

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