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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1896
Page
5
The document claims irregularities in the council report and criticizes police handling of the investigation. It argues the inquiry lacked precision, with references to delays and unclear determinations, and discusses potential reforms in methods of enforcing the law and procedural fairness. The piece notes parliamentary style scrutiny and mentions city work, public notices, and budget items under review.
A garbled report outlines Salvation Army Hospital activities and a mission timetable. It references captains, a focus on organizational staffing, local fundraising and a call for volunteers to support aid efforts across a country region, with notes on leadership figures and planned outreach events.
A plan for a United circuit of horse shows forms, with Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago and Detroit keyed as members. Promoters seek a rotating annual event among the cities, aiming for a slow, organized framework and regular showcases. News editor A F Astirook backs the move, noting strong local interest and anticipated benefits.
About forty members attended a Whist Club gathering at the room over the Wiguin Harting store with an invitation extended to others. The updates mention the Rhady-Fare case in Ponteenthacay and a breach of promise dispute involving a married man seeking money, tarnishing public image.
Fragmented note announces H Plumb eldest son of the late Ince ntor h A Phuiab to wed Taouary 1 in Oma fet. Names Mss Gibeur and Mes Layman Orwood Perley appear among guests from Wanene County. Also reports a Kansas City footpad attack injuring W Bunsen and others, with assailant escape. Grand Columbus events noted with address by Grand Admiral Quisn and banquet plans.
Kansas railroad masters and personnel report CM Poulks general claim agent of the Santa Fe is seriously ill at Santa Fe hospital with partial paralysis and loss of speech. Attending doctors list condition as critical and note a similar past episode four years ago. Faulke's ailment halted intelligible speech since yesterday afternoon.
In a series of personnel moves the Santa Fe division elevates Brakeman Will Potaker to Conductor to aid management of ties in Kansas during the coming year. Several engineers and firemen shift duties and hours as time cards adjust on the southern route. John Rogete, a well known Santa Fe brakeman, resumes train duties after a layoff, overcoming a lip injury with medical care.
An unclear report describes a player with a bruised right foot and crumbled end, noting wear and tear during a game. It mentions no pads broken and suggests recovery will take about three weeks with a possible trainer or team official referenced in clipped text.
Missouri Pacific lowers sugar shipping rates benefiting Omaha merchants and sugar traders. The adjustments affect imports from New Orleans and other refining points with potential similar changes expected from rival railroads. About half of the sugar arriving in Omaha comes from New Orleans, the rest from the Pacific coast.
A 72 year old man, John Mirka, was attacked by burglars who broke into his Faust Prospect residence. He was beaten and burned with a lamp while resisting directing them to a hidden item. He remained alive but severely injured, with police and doctors treating him at a local hospital.
In Louisville Kentucky delegates gathered for the tenth annual meeting of the National Fraternal Congress. Meliversil of Moleone Us presided while officers were to be elected. The public session Wednesday open. secret business to follow. J G Johnson of Penalty Kan expected to be named president.
London reports reveal husband George W. Merritt disputes suicide. Hotel management keeps mystery as Alma Merritt, traveling with her husband, died after dental cocaine use allegedly induced epilepsy. Audiocia press interview cites New York residence at Berkely and plans to return home. He and the dentist link death to treatment and chronic epilepsy.
Denver report recounts a long voyage of 385 Hebrew colonists from Logan county Colorado to Delaware Fork and Philadelphia seeking land in the west. They settled Atwood area finding no water for irrigation, many returned to Colorado penniless and now seek aid from charity amid hardship and destitution.
A Kansas City report quotes William J Bryas urging continued support for free silver over the next four years while maintaining the club. The piece notes derision toward opponents and references a McKinley victory celebration incident in Clintwood Virginia and other scattered items from late 19th century news, including Spanish loan subscriptions and a White Star steamer alert.
Tas O Connor of Dinslda county, believed oldest in the county, died aged 105. He would have turned 106 next month. The obituary notes his long life amid rural New York, with little detail beyond his age and status as the county’s oldest resident.
Articles of Incorporation issued by the secretary of state for the Farmers National Chautauqua association aim to advance study of farm life and establish necessary buildings and grounds for members. Headquarters are Springfield with directors for the first year including Samuel M Inglis Peter Fredenburg Charles F Mills and T. J. Crowder all of Springfield.
An article extols Postum Cereal as a healthy coffee substitute made from grains, claiming it builds blood and vitality while critiquing coffee and tea. It promotes the cereal as a healthier breakfast option and notes local distributors and endorsements.
A scatter of local brief items notes residents from Menoken Silver Lake and Kanopolis visiting North Topeka yesterday. Mrs Doyle returns to Kansas City after a visit, and a straw ride is planned for tomorrow evening. George Rohrabauch travels to Altoona to stay with parents. Misses Babcock host friends tonight north of town. A lecture at the Rapti church titled Europe in a Hand Entente, admission ten cents. Reverend J S Glendenning attends funeral in Cunningham for Arthur Hoag. Fr Dalton of Walnut Grove fills pulpit at Kansas Ave church while Rev Chandine recovers from a cold. Pancake fans urged to visit J Ho Heljera for Buckwheat flour, 1002 North Kansas Avenue.
Mrs Bitterly, widow of a wealthy farmer found dead near Leavenworth, says husband died by suicide after being driven to madness by alleged attacks. She asserts the tragedy was a desolate act born of mental strain, while local authorities investigate. Concurrently Southern Pacific announces new East to West freight rates tightening California buying reach, effective immediately, affecting major Atlantic shipments from Boston to New York and Philadelphia.
The Women's Free Silver club of Topeka will meet this afternoon at 6. Members will review arrangements for a moderation meeting as Mr. and Mrs. Bryan are expected to attend. The club numbers about 60. Reads like a town bulletin with notices of local events and a brief obituary note.
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