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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1895

Page

3

Peaceable settlement settles king occupant

A long dispute over possession ends peacefully. Miss King remains in charge as Mr Anders agrees to abandon efforts to oust her and the matter closes amicably. Separate notes report bank receiver W Mitchell detailing assets and liabilities, with estimates around 90,452.50 and adjustments to cover debts. Other notes mention a North Central Bakers coal region meeting, a Kansas teachers association event, and a jail wedding between William Hacks and Miss Georgia Carer in Emporia.

Anders Correnders Miss King Scott Manik le Port Scort C W. Mitchell State Bank Cabral le Bac Commissivier Breichenthal Ami Brebtuatwil Sitceail Sitchell

Tilled The Accident Beside Mr Barton Home

An incident occurred in front of Mr. Bartlett s residence described as an accident. Bartlett, seventy, is slightly deaf and involved in the event with limited details available.

Mr. Barton Mr. Bartlett

The Street Car Baby and the Umbrella Drama

A New York World vignette on a streetcar scene where a baby in a mother’s arms leans toward an umbrella held by a severe hat-wearing man. The baby’s escalating choking moment triggers a tense, comic struggle as passengers react, the umbrella shifts hands, and the conductor intervenes before calm returns.

New York Enoch Roul Ben

Missionary Schooner Under Construction for Micronesia Mission

A new schooner is being built for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions to serve missionaries on Rub Island in Micronesia. The vessel will replace the R W Logan, lost two years ago with captain and crew, and is due to launch early next month from San Francisco under Captain Isaiah Bray. Cost is about $7000, funded largely by insurance from the prior loss.

FLW Logan American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Rub Pasig Ocean He R W Logatt Yokohama New York San Fran Sheill Isaiah Bray Morning Star Congregational Church United States R. W. Logan

Sharks Gather in Baltimore Waters Behind Sugar Refinery

Curis Bay in Baltimore hosts large numbers of sharks said to reduce edible fish and curb fishermen profits. Curtis bur folks discuss using live dogs as bait after failed attempts with pork and a large weight hooked to a pier. William Lowry notes unprecedented shark abundance near the pier.

Baltimore Curis Bay Col Godifrer Eagle Engniser Sugar Tennery Wiliam Lowry

Col Ingersoll Visits Wellington Tomb in England

While in England Col Ingersoll visits St Pauls Cathedral and contemplates the tomb of Duke of Wellington. A 42 ton sarcophagus holds the ashes behind a 13 ton steel receptor and a hermetically sealed casket, with a mahogany coffin for the hero. The colonel quips that if the remains ever escape he should be notified at his expense.

Col. Ingersoll England St. Paul's Wellington Europe Hever Lomi Wellington Ma’ogany Ero Weill

Wood Cycle Track Fastest Track in the Work

A brief note proclaims Wood Cycle Track will be the fastest facility in operation. It highlights its planned speed focus and aims to set a benchmark in cycle racing infrastructure.

Maher Will Fight Set For Fitzsimmons Rivalry

Nov. 13 reports indicate Maher is ready to fight any challenger, with a preference for Fitzsimmons. Philadelphia cyclists prepare for indoor and outdoor wooden tracks on the old trotting course, featuring a 1760 foot inner rail and a new one third mile track with steel and pine supports. Construction emphasizes scientific sine principles, two casts of linseed oil, and funding of around $10.00 for completion.

Philadelphia United States Florida Eleimik

Maher Challenging World Title For Boxing Ship

The Irishman Maher seeks a world light welter or lightweight title fight with Potsinmotes, offering $5,000 a side. He states he will travel and fight publicly or privately. Corbett is not a target, per Quin.

Comere Enheiminons J J. Quing Pever Maher Howard Potar Potsinmotes Quing Meher Corbet Corbett

One Woman's Experience in Court Divorce Case Tale

A disjointed court report outlines two divorces in progress for a woman identified as Mrs Polley or Rizzie Polley. She claims abandonment due to gambling and loss of property by her husband, with three children and ties to Medicine Lodge. The piece links her to a notable murder case involving Charles Hoover, mentions custody of boys, and notes her husband Sherman Weaver's alleged beating history and voting irregularities.

Mar Mer Discriet Mreiflonie Polley Hazen Medicine Lodge Bins Polley Mi. Polley Charles Hoover Sam Newman Sherman A Weaver George Weaver George Awell Weaver Rizzie Frack Herald

Carnegie Will Erect Free Library at Homestead

Homestead will become the first in Andrew Carnegie’s plan to dot Greater Pittsburgh with libraries. Carnegie will give 400000 for a free library there, with construction starting soon and completion aimed by fall next year.

Carnegia Esna Cde Pressacre Homestead Andrew Carnegie Pittsburg Carnegie Library Carnegie

Violinist Franz Ondricek Arrives for American Debut Week

Bohemian violinist Franz Ondricek arrived on the Columbia and will debut in Philadelphia film concerts next Friday. Described as a standout talent, his arrival follows the era’s great violinists with strong stage presence. Also noted is the death of evangelist Samuel Ashiga Keene in Delaware.

Fiotiniet Yous Prane Ondricek Vesterday Coluabia Eveaine Kaparte A Keedles Delawaxe U. Sov Ier Samuel Ashiga Keene United States Keene

Local Hention Report From Chicago Tribune

Local notes report a buried burial in Renvester cemetery funded by county and a Topeka company forming as Daily Us-Operator with Col Fret Clots as president. A 16-year-old is charged with theft, a youth seen dragging a dog by a string, and social disorder areas are described.

Sarah Dob Tenneseetown Renvester Topeka Senater Col Fret Clots Williams Ran van Buren Street Yeune Ryan Thomas Byen

Crittenton Urges Rescue Work For Fallen Women In Topeka

Charles N Crittenton spoke to about 500 in Topeka on saving fallen women. He described Florence Mission work, cites 233000 women in the U S and 99000 in London, and urged church groups to organize a Rescue Circle. An open meeting was planned at Third Presbyterian and another at First Congregational.

Charles N. Crittenton Charlie XN. Crittenton New York Lawrence Topeka Stone Florence Ber United States Sanu Francisco London Pitaburg Penneylvenia Éeeim Viet Ceittentog Avine W.C. U Fise Seial Purity League Ceclocs Presbyteres Engreh East Fourth Street Topeka Crittenton

Bayard Receives Freedom of Dundee During Scotland Visit

US Ambassador Thomas F. Bayard was presented the freedom of the city by civic authorities in Dundee. He urged friendly, peaceful cooperation between nations and observed art's unifying role at a free fine arts exhibition. Bayard later attended social events as lectures and local notices filled the day with civic activities.

Fife Knscotland Dexpae Scotland United States Thomas F. Bayard Ciy Civic Authority Bie Bayard Lunes Lunles Gents W. Hughs East Aca

Market report shows steady prices as bears try to push lower

Today’s market report from Cricasa notes bears attempting to press down prices while firmness prevails. December opens at 14, corn steady near yesterday’s 294, oats quiet near 055, pork and lard mixed with January around 10 and 23, receipts at 45,000 rising.

Cricasa Imside Todeg Bears Beren Beavr Jannecy Raves Duluth Pais

Mixed commodity and market report from Topeka exchanges

Mixed regional market notes show receipts, shipments, and price ranges for cattle hogs and sheep. Wheat and corn futures edge higher amid expectations of lower northwest receipts, with exports to Liverpool and cautious cash demand supporting prices.

Baoeas Haseas City Texes Nies Aockers Aales Mattoos Sapring Sitj Wooder

Market Aids in Oversold Corn as Belief in Rally Fades

Trading notes show oversold conditions with bids rising on bulges for small lots, while general sentiment remains cautious. Provisions stay firm and higher. market activity is light yet persistent, with mixed forecasts for grains and minor parameters in futures quotes and options.

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