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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1896
Page
5
A report from Sayee Lambersville notes an investigation into child health and safety linked to a university. Researchers document concerns about a local hospital site and call for further testing and oversight.
An unreadable OCR fragment references an era, an aeration rootelyal, and a vague note about Re Tig ip opie. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear entities, offering no verifiable names, dates, or locations.
A fragmented notice describes a Thanksgiving excursion with route details, dates in November, and a return ticket. It mentions pricing and local transport terms, noting a $2 fare and a planned trip to a city venue.
The piece sketches Populist Howard advocating a tariff stance pairing gold protection with policy. It suggests intra party tensions over economic goals, party strategy, and electoral prospects, with references to opponents and legislative timing amid a broader tariff discussion.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a scene with Reed observing pictures and references to Pittandry and Petey. Multiple garbled phrases mention characters, possible sports or social details, and several names in a convoluted stream of text. The readable core suggests a local event or community scene with names and places, though specifics are unclear.
A late 19th century notice outlines wolf bounty payouts in California totaling about 700000. It mentions the board of supervisors, a March 1 approval and a May 4 posting, with reference to financial tallies and related court actions.
In a heated session the Chicago Federation of Labor debated endorsing a Suver Resolution. The meeting exposed factions within the organization and highlighted splits between local and national labor entities. The fight centers on authority and recognition by the broader federation structure.
A Pennsylvania widow seeks guidance on how a will should treat her property after death. The article lists officers of a society and discusses the legal rights of a surviving spouse to one third of the real estate and all personal property, while noting the widower’s rights. The piece highlights protections for the widow and mentions potential retention of life interests with support obligations.
A garbled OCR fragment references Waushinets and a district election, mentioning candidates and a judge or official, with unclear names and roles. It alludes to a territorial or county process, a candidate field, and a rewritten or resumed event, but readability is too poor to extract concrete facts or outcomes.
In Frankfort Kentucky Senator Lindsay, a strong administration backer, signals a push toward a new Cuban policy as the chamber prepares to vote on the administration’s approach. The piece notes plans for lighting the capitol area and a broader effort to transport and house ventilation and safety features as part of a larger renovation. The interview emphasizes a tough stance on Cuba and hints at timing for potential action by Congress.
A disputed interview alleging clashes between Peck and Hanna draws sharp rebuke from Hanna’s camp. The piece, written in a garbled New York-press style, centers on political tensions and media framing, with accusations of bias and misquotes likely fueling further controversy.
Announcement for a Thanksgiving football event linked to Kateus Miscnurt game with date references to November 2 and November 7. Mentions city ticketing and Fulton depot agent CG. Lewis overseeing arrangements.
A Topeka era report details dozens of deserted wives with children, many near starvation, left by husbands who vanished or abandoned families. The piece catalogs women on charity lists, living in hardship across city streets, Parkdale, North Topeka, and other wards, highlighting struggles to feed and care for children while husbands drift away.
In North Topeka a white church known for sanctification faced internal strife over leadership and doctrine. Wives of several members separated, divisions widened as couples pursued divorce and later remarriage, leaving many families divided and aided by community members.
Morgan Lewis seeks rescission of a February 1695 lease for Willard's Hotel property from Oren Staples. Allegations claim the contract covered hotel furniture and misrepresentations. figures note hotel sales and leases connected to the Durmat and Newport areas in a broad, dated context.
Arthur Farquhar son of Admiral Farquhar KCB is to marry Miss Marie Pick of Chicago as announced in London society notes. The engagement at the American embassy follows formal family introductions and reflects Anglo American ties.
Fragmentary notice cites a London bank of Natural America issue and mentions paper money, silver, and gold values with per cent figures. Includes stray terms like Anthracite, Horser Cual Co and telegraphy notes, but the readable facts are sparse and uncertain.
Reported arrival of Oriental Branch Salvation Army members in Pittsburgh from India. They plan to travel to Buffalo after attending meetings in New York and Philadelphia, promoting work of the Salvation Army here and abroad. The group notes about 136 members in their corps and emphasizes local engagement and continued outreach.
Fragmentary OCR note referencing Buckieos Arzita Salve and a trade offer. Mentions Cate, Sauls Rowan, Chilmains, Cert, and Boece market items. Gives a price note of 25 county per box and mentions J i Jones, Fitch and Hanser Ave.
Fragmentary copy details a travel excursion with references to Santa Fe route and discounted fare. It hints at a November timing and a tribute for someone named Thankesivine, noting sentiments of gratitude and remembrance toward an event or person.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Thanksgiving football game and an Union Pacific excursion to Kaname City for a Kaness Missouri game. Mentions tickets, depot, and travel details amid garbled lines, with references to legal notices and tax mentions elsewhere in the fragment.
Public sale announced for Wednesday the 25th at Updegraff's farm two miles west of Herth Topeka. Sale begins at 9 o'clock am with pure bred hogs fresh cows and horses offered. Lunch provided.
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