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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1896

Page

6

AID OF BARNACLES Senator Jones Seeks Unity in Democratic Fray

Benater James K. Jones traveling to St Louis with W. Jairray and Governor Stone to discuss party unity and platform. He argues the party must ride out factionalism and embrace pro democracy aims, asserting Abolition era unity and opposing hostile alliances.

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Is Harry St John Alive Amid Uncertain Reports

Fragmentary notes recount conflicting claims about Harry St John’s death status. Some witnesses say he was not dead, others claim he was revived or coffin moved, amid a broader court and crime context involving Thad and statements about an upcoming trial connected to a wife’s death. References to undertakers and local notices appear, with scattered mentions of Quincy Street and a First Church meeting.

bin Q Jecabla BF Oklahom John Pusey Mr. St John

Swept by Floods Portland Oregon No 16

Weather disaster follows heavy rain and snow in Oregon and Washington. Willamette River rises flooding streets and basements. Telegraph and railroad lines suffer washouts and delays as trains and services struggle to resume post storm conditions.

Portland Ore Willamette Meine Northern Pacific Oregon Setect Hrich Tacome Puyalup Stuck Whitt Flack Tacoma Northern Pacific Seattle Secen Tacumah Waite Ment Beatie Ube

Women Preachers Fill Iowa Pulpits Amid Novel Event

In a November 12 report from Bi, Eesti, women preached across several St. Towle churches, with mixed reception from contemplation to novelty. The piece notes nearly 10 women preaching in one city, contrasted by a later accident and local commerce details, including a Kansas City incident and local shops advertising goods.

Lowa Eesti St. Towle Suniay Comerigatinns Atelloudist Ipabepal Tapiet Cirletivie

Social Highlights From Topeka And Vicinity

In Topeka society column items recount parties and visits. Members of clubs attend oyster suppers, entertainments, and gatherings at local homes with many notices of residents traveling to nearby towns and colleges.

Inmate Teachers Named in City Institute Suit

Mrs Tintiie Landen sues for lunchtime damages against Nersteter Mea tnie Riddick and Edward Stepp ens. The case lists Iris Rann Avenue as the location and notes teachers, with several local friends mentioned. The record cites Bradshaw as a man at 310 Kan Avenue and references The King of Pilly Beouhania-Bevsheniy.

Tintiie Landen

Cleveland Waiting on Cuba Policy as Campaigns Weigh

New York dispatch reports Washington officials closely watching the Cuban crisis as General Weyler’s campaign unfolds. President and cabinet, Consul General Lee, and diplomats fear the outcome will shape the administration’s stance. Weyler’s actions and potential intervention influence the pace of decision making in the next fortnight.

New York Washington Lee Crishis Gensel Werler Macea Leleing Leety Cubs Weyler Clevcind Werler Muar del Iti WeylePs

Postoffice Boxes Evils Reported In Washington

A Washington dispatch to the Herald describes private letter boxes as a menace in major cities including New York and Philadelphia. Officials say they aid clandestine correspondence and crime while impeding postal regulation. Assistant Postmaster Jones notes efforts to curb misuse and protect commerce and public morals.

New York Herald Washington Loreen Oltich Alton Philadelphia Ely Criainals Jones

International Yukon boundary dispute unsettles cross border claims

A Times-Hergla report from Chicago discusses mounting tensions between the United States and Canada over Yukon district boundaries. It notes disputed areas along Mile Creek and other creeks crossing the border, calls for an official boundary report, and mentions Canadian mounted police headquarters at Cudahy near Pierty Mule Creek awaiting government action.

Chicago Hergla Firmi Otinwa Uniska Cusinda Yukon Amrica Canadian Canada Pierty Mule Creek Mounted Police United States Fist of

McPherson Merchants Ship 75 Carloads of Corn to Mexico

Grain merchants of McPherson G Maxwell & Ob ship 75 carloads of new white corn to Mexico under a special report duty release. Beneficiary society aims to aid starving peons in Guajales and Aguacalientes, amid a Mexican import duty rise until December. Corn price quoted at 2 Mexican currency or 1 dollar per bushel.

McPherson Mexico G. Maxwell & Ob Guarajis Guinalienta Aguaw Calientes Cory Moexico Ite Déstina- Hos

Burr Oak man named assistant secretary of state

Chas M. Ross of Burr Oak is reported to be the choice for assistant secretary of state bureaus. W E Bush, the current secretary at winterloot, has tendered his resignation. Ross formerly served as register of deeds for Jewell county.

Chas M. Ross Burr Oak W E. Bush Winterloot Atte Ches DL Floss Murr Oak Hose Jewell Gomity

Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route

Home seekers may travel round trip fares on the Santa Fe route with departures on November 3, 17, December and 15 to Pointe My Arkansas Arizona Fatia Territory Lausiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets are valid fifteen days returnable on any Tuesday or Friday. For details call passenger depot Fifth Street telephone 685 or on Cromwell and Jefferson.

Santa Fe Rothe Road Pointe Arkansas Arizona Fadia Territory Lausiana New Mexico Oklahoris Texax Aikdit Passsenger Depot Fifth Street Cromwell and Jefferson North Topeka

Burlington Route Travel Offer Through Western States

Advertisement details low fares and special through trains to Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Utah Colorado and the Black Hills. Includes round trips via St Louis and Kansas City with first class compartments and vestibule sleepers. Offers pamphlets and rates, contact Wareley General Passenger Agent St Louis for Missouri and Nebraska service. News item ends with a church event and Topeka entertainment note.

Burlington West End Nebraska Kansas Black Hills Colorado Denver St. Louis Kangan City Caterlan Burtington Harvest Axcuratoy Bne Missouri Neurasia

MAKE THE WALK UNIFORM

The executive council voices a plan for a uniform path around the state house square. Debate centers on asphalt or artificial stone walk with contracts likely for the east and north sides. no gravel or crushed stone talk reported.

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Topeka Seeks Subscriptions for New Tea Telephone Plant

A Topeka group led by L A Strauss and partners plans a $40,900 tea telephone plant. They claim funds are assured and aim for 400 subscribers, with residents paying $5 and businesses $23 monthly. The project seeks city franchise approval to begin construction using modern equipment.

Topeka Rey Revenunk TA Strauss Rubeerthers Wise Fe Silak Die City Tofeka Ane LA Strauss Judes-elect Dolman George D Miller Steat Harrison Company Popeka Gall Hines Iona Watic

Running Amuck A Negro Coal Driver Wrecks Home

John Scott a colored former coal driver created a panic at his Lindon entry home by tearing furniture and attacking his wife after a dispute. Neighbors intervened as he raved, leaving the house in wreckage. Mrs Scott was bruised. Police arrived but Scott had fled. Judge Vrooman enters as a railroad reformer candidate with Greenback ties. Parsons resides in St Louis after a role at the customs house.

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Chicken Pis At the First BL Eckearch Tuesday even in a

Readable fragments describe a local event titled Chicken Pis At the First BL Eckearch Tuesday. The item appears to be a small community note with limited context and unclear specifics about time, place, or organizers.

Market Report From Chicago Wheat and Hog Markets

Wheat opened mixed with gains and losses across futures, soybeans steady. Provisions note large pork and beef prices with hogs and cattle receipts and price movements at Kansas City and Chicago markets.

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Market Notes From a Fading OCR Fragment

Fragmentary text discusses Chicago cork trades and market movements. It mentions possible declines and trade effects with mentions of May and fair prices. The excerpt lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions, rendering precise summary difficult but implying cautious trading sentiment.

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