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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1896
Page
3
A local legal notice reports Atchison bringing a friendly suit against the County Ones for a sum of 87,000 over three years. The action mentions potential contributions from all the Pirat Class Cities of Kansas to cover related expenses and hints at rebates and agency involvement.
Burlington resident Renee Le Fasebel reports a man paid $925 for a tin can then vanished with the money. The brief notes a dispute involving a shipment, a forged claim, and an inquiry into the buyer’s actions. Local authorities remain involved as the case unfolds with supporting evidence from witnesses and records.
An Abilene man features in a fragmentary Yellowstone Park scene with unclear dialogue and garbled names. The text mentions waits, a wagon, and scattered phrases suggesting a setting or incident. readable elements include terms like Big Theher Sopipaebe and Par is ery Wut.
fragmented OCR text describes prices, cattle, milk, and local events with many garbled words. It mentions a cattle market, bovine products, and possible prices or measurements, with names and dates obscured. The readable pieces hint at community affairs but lack coherent details for firm events or figures.
A fragmentary report indicates a decomposed body was found in Fort Scott. The incomplete text mentions a person named Seung and references to local places and people, but key details are unreadable.
OCR text is garbled with many typos and lacks clear names, dates, or places. The fragment hints at funding or assistance for city feeders and a person or group, but specifics are not recoverable. No identifiable organizations or individuals can be reliably extracted for a precise summary.
The annual meeting of Central Kansas Teachers will be in Newton on November 27. Officers include President Bresilent FMS Nor and Secretary John Heten Garter Molungridwe. The executive committee lists W. Cooper and two others, with district chiefs represented by Tharee McPhersits Pratt Base Aisy Sable BlewUeEn Chase and Star Orne Tallronds.
Nov 1 Wellington system bid 833 500 by bondholders. Whitington works were held under a plan to transfer control to local operators. The sale aims to restore operation of the waterworks under new management.
A fragmentary report describes a priceless war relic and bronze medal linked to John WT Smith of Arkansas City. It mentions a traveler and a pendant, with references to wartime valor and honors, but the text is garbled and contains many unreadable parts.
A court in the United States hears details of a pension scheme involving Scott Biskop and Bishop Johnsen from the Incepensivar Meuttunilec Episcopal church. The case centers on alleged misused funds and pension papers linked to the bishop and his family.
Nov 11 report from Fort Scott states Promet Bl Pes ier and Frank Mayhew of the normal shocks at Standerry Mo Holton Kat op Fort Scot were arrested at Surtusfield on charges of hay oat oU bullied mahey tinc]r false preven fos. Nive Wes discharged and today ioveht sults for an aseresnts against Preedent Thomis Sion of Heatire County bank at dui Bho tie arith: the awoerrship of the Spritzfield Hutt soltoct.
A Atchison firm claims a $250 000 timber enterprise in Arkansas faces scrutiny as officials investigate unclear ownership and a planned tilt. The firm’s representatives pressed for details amid disputes over winter supply and possible tax implications, with local partners cited in fragmented filings.
An Atchison man expects Theale to become a leading figure for Europe in the great affairs of the continent. He believes the result will impact or threaten, and expresses indifference to any monetary gain from office.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a legal confrontation involving parties linked to Cotten and Dodge City with mentions of a nerve lawyer and a judge. The garbled text names individuals such as Sadler and others in a triad like setting, with unclear events and outcomes.
An ailing locality report states a Winfield physician was arrested for failing to report two diphtheria cases. The scene details include a hospital and fallout from multiple legal actions.
Abilene Citizens and local figures are noted in a fragmented report describing a new church group activity. Mentions of Mr and Mrs J. Oo, Kevin Mew, and Jonn Lane appear amid garbled phrases about travel, participation, and community events.
Local revival efforts led by Rev. Pollardin mark a busy period at Centennial School and nearby churches. Voters approved cemetery maintenance in Kevht Township, while community reports note long walks for charity and the election of a young Kansas legislator. Other items cover university student distress, local council activity in Garden City, and clergy movements to Seattle.
A residence on Stevenson street in western Kernsas burned yesterday endangering three occupants who narrowly escaped with their lives. Judge Garver ends his candidacy rumors, while Old Settlers events unfold at Hutchinson's Well’s Auditorium with speakers from Dr. Curdiey of Law Fence. Election winnings report show Gr won $395 and others $195 and $36.
Local reports note large turnips from Silt Creek township and Garfield township with weights and prices. Frost has affected crops in northern areas, while Paton and Teawett residents discuss moisture and feeding plans for winter.
Philadelphia reports a dramatic circus scene where Bowser, a liontamer’s dog, leaps to defend Mme Plunka from Spitfire as the attacker closes in. Spitfire is repelled, Mme Plunka escapes, and Bowser and Spitfire collide in a comic twist while the infant hanses cause playful chaos on the platform.
A police directive in Boston forbids petrolmen to lean against buildings walls or posts while walking. When stopped they must stand at least one foot away from any upright surface. The order offers no guidance on actions during fire murder or robbery.
A humorous column discusses marriage, dating, and gender roles with sly jabs at women and societal norms. It riffs on flirtations, fashion, charm, and expectations, citing lively anecdotes and quips about romance in urban life.
A fragmentary report details resolutions urging President Harrison to address fiscal and representation issues, appoint five Omma Leestem members, examine a Great Lakes ship canal, push women’s suffrage, restrict undesirable immigration, and tax reforms. It notes support for income tax exemption and stronger anti slavery laws, with suggestion to hold the next congress meeting in Saint Paul or nearby, lasting two months.
Wm Oabien, a longtime Atchison business and social figure who built major regional rail lines and advocated cremation, died at 73 in Waterville after residing there following a career as a contractor in New York and builder of key Midwestern routes. His remains will be cremated at the city crematory with expenses around 3000 dollars.
In Santa Fe Kan Dudley Township shows Palmer and Buckner winning by a slim plurality over McKinley and Hobart. The tally features multiple named local figures and a curious note about a practical joke involving Samuel Roundebush and Henry Myers. A separate item lists Southern California Railway stockholders officers and a National Grange session opening in Washington with remarks by Dr John Trimble and William Saunders.
A scrambled market page notes weak wheat conditions, varied prices, and mixed commodity signals. It references futures, weather shifts, and provisional grains like oats and provisions, with incomplete data on January and Chicago markets. The garbled text preserves references to North and Liverpool areas and broad market movement.
Kansas City Produce Market notes weak demand and slow activity with varied receipts including cattle and wheat. Prices show declines in some listings while multiple markets report mixed volumes and cautious buyer behavior.
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