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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1896
Page
5
Fragmentary local text mentions Be Saeer 59, Samaeera Whedict, and Frank Elling with a Beeren Prank Elling reference. It alludes to a court matter and a social event or dance, with scattered names and places, but the incomplete lines prevent a clear narrative or outcome.
An early 20th century note details Bishop Millepaugh’s extensive travels to major cities including Philadelphia and Topeka. It mentions church duties at Chicameentt and Pavoryieamia, plans for a service in a northern region, and a forthcoming concert with the Freshark ioes band. The text mixes biographical travel with uncertain ceremonial plans and a referenced treaty text.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a football Thanksgiving game tied to a Pacific or Kansas excursion and a dated event around November with unclear details. Mentions a team or school and a local schedule but readable names are sparse and uncertain.
Fragmentary text describes a Thanksgiving excursion involving travel plans and a rerun schedule. Mentions individuals likely J. Thompson and a Mrs. Thompson, with timing hints of four days, and references to routes and fares. The readable parts are scattered and uncertain.
An old crime tale centers on Price and accomplices, detailing a bank plan in Kitsen City. The narrative recalls a Strand Avenue bank plot, a staged sting, and Price facing police attention as witnesses recount a tense confrontation and alleged trickery.
Fragmentary text shows political debate about corn laws and trade, with scattered names and places. The snippet mentions Lomdin and Sov St Pye alongside references to markets, fares, and policy shifts, indicating a debate on protectionism and agriculture.
Unclear text reports a Detroit clothing retailer Maley and Company failure for about 150000 dollars. Mentions Besratt Mish Nin 2-stables and involvement of Unions, with reference to reading and men’s furnishings. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
In a district court session attorney Hervey led prosecution on the alleged wrecking of a train after a cow killed. Judge Foxtabens presided as uncertainty lingered over the motive and liability. Lindermont defendant, age listed, faced a potential heavy fine and bond while the injured party’s estate and railroad argued for compensation.
Fragmented report notes Cratg and Creedon match McAucife and Young Corbet with likely Moet amid noisy negotiations between Bo Falk and Craig East Har laen officials. Vague references to McAulitte and Carrolaegis, government stances on treaties, and a Weather Chicago update date November 9.
The fragment outlines a poem or tale about Riverside Coal, with garbled lines mentioning a voyage at dawn, a ship, and a moral about eating before coal is delivered. Key terms include Riverside Coal, a ship, and a narrator named Gabriel, though many words are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Burlington Route notice about half fares, scheduled trips through Nebraska and Colorado, with references to department observation sittings and travel class details. It mentions local agents, trains to Chicago and St Louis, and dining car services.
Topeka society column lists Miss Winifred Wagner hosting a private gathering at the home of A B Quinta, with numerous names and local social rounds. Visitors, church events, visits to Albany and Chicago, upcoming masquerade, and Thanksgiving plans feature among the scattered social items and personal notices.
An unreadable OCR fragment reports an inventor on Hillis Street with a machine and testing events. It mentions Crocker routine and a night test, with references to wind, a trial, and a return trip. The text is garbled but implies a public display or experiment. No clear dates, names, or outcomes are preserved.
The U S circuit court opens with Judge Fouter aiming to speed the docket. Civil cases and insurer disputes are set for the term, with mentions of Hillman insured cases and courtroom turnover. A note on attendance and restrictions accompanies discussions of case dispositions and next term scheduling.
Investors represented by Meuber and partners completed a sale of the Brows Stone Building, formerly occupied by Lord and Taylon, for five hundred fifty thousand dollars amid a property transfer in New York. The deal follows the removal of the prior firm at Laird Street and involves Grane and Sherrard Tuplie in the transaction.
A chaotic night as bloodshed erupts along Franklin avenue with clashes between Hungarians and Slavs. Police detain numerous injured residents while the mob target, assault, and terrorize passersby, leaving a tense scene and scattered casualties reported by officers on duty.
Santa Fe offers Thanksgiving excursion tickets from Kansas City with a return one three fare. Tickets good for travel November 3 and 22, with return by November 25. The article notes holiday dining plans and references a Creme risey Servind location.
Advertises a Thanksgiving football game with round trip fare to Kansas City. Mentions November travel dates, ticket urgency, and a depots/agent contact. Keeps names and business references sparse due to OCR quality.
Local fragment from North Topeka notes a State Journal entry and various names and places. The text references Kimball printing, water heating, a visit, a revival, and several individuals with unclear roles due to OCR garble making details uncertain.
Forest news from Skykomish reports the Skykomish river flooding and jumping banks with high water. A man saw a bear near Skrkomleh, fired, and secured the carcass after the bear coasted trees and flooded streets.
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