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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1896
Page
3
The ad extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as entering its half century, claiming the medicine’s cures and vast number of remedies as its power. It notes imitators but asserts only this product bears the World's Fair medal from 1693 and maintains the original success.
A troubling incident Wednesday near Clinton involves young Hufians attacking a Carmitos teacher, stripping her clothing, nearly killing her with brutal violence. The schooling community, including Principal Preston Pintud and Mike Any Attmon, report the assailants as white male youths. authorities say the case will be prosecuted.
Fragmented OCR note describes travelers including Ike abameh Zaks padogt and Governor ks Timend fheroueh journeying in a covered Wilton drawn by four horses. Debris and incomplete depart ment details hint at interinr-ajt markets and a plan tied to Texas border movement. Eight hundred rangers will be provided to conduct the journey to the Mestean boardiasy.
The article details a failed effort to establish a creamery in Belleville, with the plant never operating. It notes local opposition and a shift of focus away from the venture, affecting plans and employment in the area.
Two brothers contest results with W Hanus a Populist winning a state senate seat and Dave Hasna a Republican losing a county contest. The piece notes the overall vote, party lines, and lingering questions about the winners' margins while detailing the local political climate and voter sentiment.
Editor of the Belleville Freeman seeks the office of adjutant general in Illinois. The piece notes his past service and cites opponents in the Republican field, including MW McBrite, with references to prior roles and achievements.
Undated fragmentary text notes a patriotic meeting with references to Mhinley and Leedy. Mentions celebrating a political figure, urging support for a candidate, and party lines with calls to stand up for women.
Reported activity in Belleville and nearby areas hints at extending surveys for a development project. Rumors suggest construction plans linked to a company based in Belferilie, with workers observed and permits possibly issued.
Correspondent reports a shower of stars around four o'clock with rapid movement toward the east. The first star fell about a few minutes after, with several more visible and a line of brighter objects described. observers note the sky showed a scattering of meteors to the east of a reference point near Blue Hapide.
A fractured OCR item reports on a candidate named McCormion winning the clerk post in the sixth district and mentions a congress or political contest. The readable text shows election context and party alignment, with emphasis on the official appointment and the nominee.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions an annual figure around 1200 and references a Philipabore Dispatch with names like SirCormick. The readable bits imply a discussion of qualified individuals for a post and a potential extra duty or salary consideration, but specifics are not clear.
Government introduces an electric stamp canceling machine in Wichita to speed mail processing. The device, arriving with a weighing scale, will be operated by post office staff and powered by the Wichita Municipal and Power Company. It prints the post office name and received time on each letter, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Thomas M. Potter of Peabody figured in a disputed plan affecting cattle for winter feeding at the Wellington Mall. The episode centers on election remakes in Kansas and a surge by Mary Jon Smooty to claim a sixth Republican majority amid the turmoil.
A faded Abilene scene recalls a familiar figure tied to Unity Chapel and the Catholic church. The text describes a woman in a distinctive nutria hat, wrapped in shawl, with her head tilted as she prays. Her familiar figure stands beside a symbolic umbrella as onlookers remember her devotion.
A string of small town items from Abilene and surrounding areas report a barn burned at Wim Kuesherf’s property with losses including horses and implements, a death announced for Mrs Coulter, and a salt discovery in Dickinson County. Also noted are local personal crises, a 12 year old boy arrest, and pursuing pardons for Clyde Mattox with historical references to President Cleveland.
Report notes W Trickett and CE Harshbein applying for admission to the Wramytte county bar with attorney LW Teeplinger filing the request in district court yesterday. Congressman Kirkpatrick of the Third district is visiting town for several days as part of ongoing local events.
Fragmentary report notes attendance by Fredonia residents at a winter ceremony with roses and a second annual Brooming of Roses event. Mentions Weshington and Watkins, with curious occurrences around a chape of two roses and a biogomline ceremony, details unclear.
North Topeka notes report a varied revival and church activities. Mentken, Ewart, and Rev. J Grenilimbie appear in town for services and witness statements while local families and scholars attend gatherings at churches on Katinas Avenue and Good Shepherd. The piece mentions upcoming visits, Sunday School events, and social evenings with locals like Mrs Addie Molatoub and A R Tirktie.
Reading across late November reports, Missouri ends with frozen rivers near the Rock River dam and a flurry of legal notices. City officials from Atchison and Topeka discuss tax cuts, penalties, and court questions surrounding commercial car sales.
A Topeka meeting on January 1 calls for a statewide silver party rally to unite supporters. Tillotson announces a permanent silver clubs federation with delegates from each county and aims to show Republican friends the strength of organized silver action nationwide. Delivers call for substantial turnout at Hamilton Hall Topelo and outlines the structure for local clubs and representation.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a confrontation involving a manager at a Grand event. The deputy sheriff and locals confront the manager as tension rises. A heated exchange ends with threats and a plan to wind a method, while spectators react to the disruption. The fragment mentions an umpire-like figure and a window scene, with unclear names and places.
Located in a Prohibition District the Ferris wheel and its belongings were placed under the control of a receiver after failing to cover expenses. Judge Horton issued the order appointing Anker as receiver to take charge. The World’s sale to expected buyers, with the wheel moved to a northern site, marks the venture’s collapse under untimely debts and prohibitory restrictions.
A jumble of names and events from Galveston area firms and churches appears. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church held a church event with refreshments and remarks aimed at fellowship and character, while Mrs Mills hosted a photograph party for young friends at her home on Toonka Avenue. Manning travels east for a railroad car purchase and assignment discussion, with a meeting likely in New York and talks on a text car purchase.
A Columbus report notes a shift in the ballot after a flawed plurality result. The text mentions Mekilles and Abitets DLT AI, with a failed attempt to secure 1 percent of the total vote and a petition by T Der Gent of the vetrrs leading to removal from the next election ballot.
An advertisement urges readers to try Dewitt’s Witch Finger Salve for curing old sores and piles by simple external application. It mentions claims of rapid relief and travel possibilities, with a contact at 622 Kansas Avenue in Bradshew.
On November 4 Mack Hanna spoke amid patronage questions. He warned against appointing allies without his input and said he would aid if needed. He noted national Republican headquarters will open in Chicago and New York, with a permanent site in Washington likely, while work continues locally.
Major W B Shockley treasurer of the Soldiers Home struck Shindler with a heavy cane inside the National Hotel after Shindler tried to leave. The blow produced a welt down Shindler’s back as bystanders looked on. Shockley said he acted after years of provocation and that he had only one arm but was satisfied with the result.
Major McKinley receives a morning visit from Ex-Attorney General Ke Tichurau and J.D. Wallace, a Santa Fe shopman, as residents Barnes and others stop by the Canton residence. A separate altercation between Wallace and Oscar Johnson over alledged boarding house issues ends with a police report and Johnson fleeing.
Fragmentary report describes an injury incident involving Mrs. Pillip Kunal and others near Patterson on November 14. The text is garbled but indicates a hand injury and uncertain recovery prospects. No clear names, places, or outcomes emerge beyond the event date.
Fumigated premises of Purdy for diphtheria have been treated and reopened. A nearby store, Adble disigence, resumes operations at the same location. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises services and prompt delivery from 10 West Sixth. The King of Pills Berchams-Becchama appears in the ad copy.
Furstehed report notes wheat prices mixed this morning with declines in southern markets. The Associated Press dispatch covers Argentina Romania and India drought impacts and predicted global demand shifts. Prices rose slightly week over week in some regions while others faced declines amid weather uncertainty.
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