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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1896
Page
2
A sprawling, fragmentary report ties a charity fundraising effort to a reform movement in New York. It notes figures around 115000 dollars and mentions several named figures from across the country, including church and civic leaders, while referencing a broader effort by the Christian Aid Society and an array of trustees and organizers.
Omaha November 2 Asnlatant Grand Chief Dulin of the negros warns the public of a crisis linked to Nempitns Great fund and telegraph wages. Receivers claim wage reductions while claimants argue the deviceed payrolls are misallocated. The transmitter loss and telegraph schedule cuts cited include Hogers 82 dollars Preston 257 Allen Bowne Mackens Fal. The dispute centers on a proposed order reducing living costs and instrument spendings amid labor unrest.
A young man in Liberty Missouri faced murder charges yesterday after the death of his mother and sister following an incident at Cr?k. An old schoolmate described the scene as the man cried and begged for mercy while police and reporters pressed for his account as onlookers gathered outside the jail.
Perry Heath will travel to Mexico to study the situation. General Pirter arrived in Cleveland for a special mission and met with Mr. Hanta regarding California. Heath, leader of the Republican WY party, will later present an extensive study and return with details about edd and other rem cent actions.
Heat of the day and parade themes center on gifts from the Curtin estate in Newee. Assets were transferred to the purview of the railroad with the conservation parade around the central district. Local officials outline aims and the public display plans as part of the civic event.
A man described as hungry and unemployed reported wandering Main Street after a chaotic riot night. He attempted to sleep at a doorway, asked passersby for work, and lamented long searches with no results, telling police he had committed a minor robbery to secure shelter.
In Chicago the Cook County democracy plans to replace a large painting of Grover Cleveland in the La Salle Street clubroom after a knife attack damaged the picture. The event, amid party discussions, triggers a move to uphold the Cleveland image. meanwhile a German Evangelical concert at a local church is announced with details of performers and program.
The procession recounts address by Bryan Van Ut, with 20 000 at the State House grounds and two thousand attending a reception. The account notes the crowd, the role of women, and remarks on civic pride, discussing political sentiment and future hopes amid a large public gathering.
In Montgomery Alabama on November 35 Gen Fr W Pennis of Dallas elected United States senator to succeed Bouter Pugh. He received a broad vote as Republicans and others gathered with all the delegates present. Also reports from Cleveland explain wire nail prices and shortages affecting merchants.
Rev Dr Ty Tine Abbott Oustir of Plymouth questions government authority and cites the Declaration as a failed basis for modern governance. He argues the Bible supports his view and claims the nation has moved beyond the Founders era and its creed.
A large natural gas property dispute centers on Indiana and Ohio firms. The deal, long delayed, involves extensive gas rights, pipelines, and franchise claims across multiple counties, with key players including the Indiana Gas Company and affiliates.
Fragmented OCR text alleges filthy conditions in New York bake shops and mentions children and workers, with references to a reform movement, labels, and unidentified people. The passage is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
Fragmented OCR text discusses plans around a hotel project at Niagara Falls with references to a casino style venue and a potential convention. The garbled content mentions dates, places like Florida and New York, and mentions a theater, property, and funding. The overall tone suggests an announcement of aggressive expansion and a major development project. No clear names or definite outcomes are readable.
A raid followed a photographer whose image of a young girl caused outrage. Authorities and anti Comstock advocates confronted the studio while the girl’s father defended the work and argued for artistic expression. Observers described tensions, economic pressures, and the emerging debate over morality and photography in New York.
New York readers confront a faulty ballot issue on Election Day as the county board of canvassers reports 7 defective ballots across six divisions in Neovant. The tally includes misprinted entries connected to Governor Vesey and Congress, with misspellings and unclear totals complicating the results.
The article describes Mrs. Cleveland pursuing education abroad and a possible travel program linked to prominent figures. It notes plans to train linguists in Paris and to extend presidential diplomacy through international tours. Financial estimates place private forum costs between 40,000 and 100,000 dollars.
A fragmented notice from city ticket agents A Lesis and J C Pelton outlines Thanksgiving football travel with one way fare options and return trip timing around November 7. The text mentions a "Cremerté" and a Thanksgiving dinner event, plus a surprising new sale on the day, with stray garbled phrases interspersed.
Boston Republicans praise protectionist stance amid a large Mechanic’s Ball gathering. Speakers, including Hoar and Alger, stress distrust of Bryan and Morgan, warn of wealth gambling and railroad wrecking influence, and urge business principals to restore confidence in the North and West.
The 54 hours to California train departs Chicago at 00 p m on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with connections from Kansas City at 1 00 a m and from Topeka at 9 19 am and Denver at 5 00 pm. Through sleepers to Los Angeles via Mojave offered with car reservations. departures to California on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays via Topeka. Information available from W C Gursey at Topeka passenger depot or Cromwell in the post office listings.
Santa Fe announces a round trip excursion with a one-fifth fare for the journey to Kanai City and back, valid for November 26 and 27. Tickets cover return on the later date. festival events and hospital notices appear in the same page as local notices.
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