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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1896
Page
4
A cluttered advertisement from The Star Grocery presents prices on a wide range of items. It lists meats, lard, sugar, cereals, canned goods, fruits, vegetables, dried fruits, bakery, and household staples with various per unit or per pound prices. It also promotes California evaporated products and other imported items, aiming to attract customers with savings.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic melee during a Saturday gathering. Multiple individuals and groups clashed, authorities struggled to regain control, and bystanders faced injuries. Specific names and places are obscured by garbled text, but the incident is cast as a disorderly confrontation with police involvement and crowd unrest.
North Topeka column lists residents and visitors with names and locations around Kansas Avenue and Central Avenue. Mentions include Alvin Schench ill at home, Curtis Remestead moving, Mrs Jenn Edemem returning to Bis Tenn, and Arlington area social arrivals. town events and church notices are noted along with local business and planning chatter.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a column about a romantic or scandal involving a person and a nephew in Chicago. It mentions marriage, a family dispute, and a public display of letters or writings. The piece references a teller and an editor shaping a narrative for readers. May imply a sensational urban gossip column from a mid century page.
London grand jury returns indictments amid a legal uproar involving Americans. Names such as Lomlan Moe Chatters and Mrs Welter appear in the proceedings. The document outlines charges and a broader case context with references to Peat Aatelle and others.
City board proceedings report tense debate over janitors and school basement rooms, with discussion of salary, building renovations, and proposed policy changes. Key figures include Sencal board member Macferrin, city officials, and church and education leaders weighing new living space restrictions and budget implications. The enrollment tally by schools and committee actions are noted, highlighting broader civic reform efforts.
In November 1 reports from Niagara detail Prohibitionists quietly rallying support for John Toverth and Hale Rees. They claim strong backing in Tennessee Georgia and Virginia with expected high turnout and a favorable ban standard. The piece notes travel routes by Burlington and Union Pacific lines, urging tickets and dinners to boost the cause.
Potwin workers complete preparations for electric lighting by turning on gasoline lamps and installing Sun Vapor company machinery. City officials authorize installation, plan nightly lanterns aligned to moon phase, with depot electrification and initial spending around $100 plus a $20 allowance approved.
Hobart votes at a Paterson precinct amid strong turnout by about 2008 voters. He mingles with supporters near Carrel Street, then visits a campaign office and later plans to rest home after a short public appearance in the afternoon.
A garbled compilation of election chatter, crime quips, and stray spoken bits from newspapers and letters. It mentions sheriffs, Democratic and Republican cues, weather notes, and assorted notes about coal, deliveries, and local commerce in a patchwork of names and places.
Nov 2 reports crowded political activity in Belpin Oak park with Democrats and Republicans staging parades and rallies. McCormick spoke for the Republicans while Democratic leaders touted the ticket. crowds approached 1,000 as police patrolled the event. A county poll measured party strength amid the roars of marching clubs and banners.
When Miss Rus and others insulted Mr Gentry in a Midland hotel gathering, a brawl erupted. Witnesses described pushes and slaps as onlookers intervened, with multiple men briefly exchanging blows before separation. The incident drew police attention and a review of the evening’s events.
In Topeka society circles a busy run of social events unfolds with clubs, dances, and entertainments. Prominent names appear among attendees including Mrs. Murphy and Miss Thorntone alongside local organizers and visitors, with plans noted for upcoming gatherings and retirements.
In a string of social notes several weddings and engagements are listed. Miss Mary Aron of rere announces a ceremony at Nant A etre with Mr hdl SMe. the garter toss follows a Sunday reception. Amid fashion hints, river society members are seen planning outfits and visits to shops.
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