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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1896
Page
3
Neighbors discovered a case of long abuse ending in a barn finding and attempted lynching. Police tied to the Bender tragedy while citing Brockman for involvement. A witness recounts fear and a strained, violent episode amid a broader inquiry.
A garbled report notes funds allocated by the Leavenworth County Treasurer to cover labor costs for recent project workers. The text implies misapplied taxes and unsettled claims while hinting at a larger general fund issue and upcoming settlement actions.
Fragmented report from Atohinoi dated Nov 1 notes ongoing confusion over transit resets and minutes. Mentions Pauits ether, Te Dellie, and Wise with unclear actions. References local authorities and a possible UCM affiliation. No clear outcome or dates given.
A young man died after being thrown from a horse near a roadside site. Reports describe him receiving first aid and being carried to a nearby residence where a priest attended. He was buried on Sunday following the accident. There is confusion in the text about exact circumstances and names.
The article notes Francis Walker and Dr. RE White visiting Fort Seoek for an event linked to a teacher training or local education initiative. It references a young group and students, with mention of a public notice and a tense political backdrop including references to a Grand Old Party era and school suspensions.
A troubling disruption occurred at a school as songs were played and hot liquid exposure endangered students. Authorities report Lynde children were involved, with a directive to separate pupils. The incident stirred strong community reaction and prompted discussions on school safety and leadership.
An elderly Leavenworth resident dies after a ventilator related accident with a fatal outcome suspected. The report notes the man was stabilized briefly before succumbing to injuries as authorities investigate the sequence of events surrounding the incident.
Large shipments from Ottawa County and Minneapolis are noted with many items sent to Stands City and Soldiers Home. The report mentions 23 members and rail transport, plus various incidents including a robbery attempt and fires destroying barns and contents. Additional items cover gold finds, a drowning, and upcoming football games at Fort Scott.
Fragmented poem style item from Decatur Michigan mentions a new editor Joe epn Hert Smiley of Chjestiure and local bids to fill a post at the post office. It notes political tensions with Republicans urging wakefulness and a sense of civic duty while mixing travel and theatre imagery. References to London, Norwich, and American Hills appear in a collage-like verse. Weather and transit notes conclude with routine notices about crossings and tickets.
A dramatic midnight switch at Niagara Falls energized Buffalo as power flowed through transformers and lines. Officials including W. B. Rankine and W. A. Breckinridge oversaw the transition with a 31-gun salute signaling the countywide grid going into full operation and delivering up to 40 000 horsepower to Buffalo under contract terms.
A chaotic report describes a Free Thinkers gathering in Chicaza Nev where speakers addressed the annual arcrocan breuler union meeting. The session opened with President Pornisa and featured Charles Watts of the British Stoergitam, plus remarks on a November 4 Santa Fe Route lime card and other scattered notes about trains and hair care.
The W C T U gathered for its annual session at Schuyler Memorial Church led by Mrs Chariton Bidholm of New York. Minutes, reports, and committee plans were adopted. Officers outlined appropriations, penalties for fund-raising, and a plan to solicit funds with consent from state officers. Memorial services honored deceased workers as reports noted progress among foreigners and German and other divisions. Financials showed receipts of 129 307 with expenditures of 28151, and efforts to raise 100 000 for a crusade fund continued with expected gains before the convention ends.
A reporter observed M A Huntin unclear remarks linking Hanna to a treasurer position. Hanna denies prior statements while admitting scrutiny. That evening Hanna will be hosted by friends at the Union club with invited members. admission planned.
Tele statement notes ex‑violence veteran Law OT and Penetiations for Velnet Peralta at the CoOperator plant. Intent shown to tie the slant for excivate Treasurer 4, Biddle to shape it into a state organ. Offer not yet finalized, with disclosing stance on platform.
New Orleans November 16 A plan proposes a chain of forts to guard the city from a threatened advancement. The fort system would run twelve miles below the river, with expenditures stated as nearly 0,000. Authorities would supervise construction along the coast with a board of fortifications to ensure defense.
State of Kansas appeals M B Tomblin of Goodland Sherman County for receipt of deposits while bank insolvent. He, former president director and manager of Sherman County Bank of Cruod land, faces four years imprisonment and a $4000 fine. Bond posted, awaiting appellate action in the supreme court.
District court address disputed rushed construction by Kan ene Cis Tank Gravel company contractor, with witnesses Mark Howell and William Tuster testifying about drives and hours. State Board of Education plans Wednesday exams for teachers and credential notices as other festival notes surface.
D C Haggart former Jewell County sheriff announces candidacy for commandant of the soldiers home at Fort Dodge Kansas. He served in the 32d United States regiment and hails from a county once renamed to Custer by a local election reflecting county rivalry.
A local physician Dr Watverly lark describes a blind boy who reportedly saw objects after exposure to X rays at a kinetoscope establishment. The boy, 14 years blind, claimed to distinguish items with aid of the ray while remaining unable to see without it. Dr Clark notes a possible eye tilt corrected by X rays.
Rumors place A C Payne of Milwaukee and R M La Fellette of Madinin as likely picks for McKinley’s cabinet, signaling party divisions within the Republican ranks. Payne is tied to Hanna and McKinley-era policy shaping through the Ways and Means Committee, while La Fellette aligns with La Follette. The article also notes a disturbance arrest, a senatorial contest renewal by Dupont, and other fleeting local items from Wilmington and nearby areas.
An admitted felon was convicted of murder of Charles Hasbte in June and sentenced to years in the penitentiary. The case involves appeals, pardons, and requests by local officials Joseph Writers and others. The text notes the defendant Humble and related petitions seeking clemency from authorities in Jackson and Susqueh County with county attorneys named.
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