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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1896
Page
3
An OCR readout describes a chaotic incident with gunfire that grazed a rider’s face amid a scene involving multiple individuals. It references a person named Mr. Chas and mentions names like Leah Mies and others, with scattered details about a brace and a timeline, though the text is obscured and partially garbled.
Local authorities yesterday seized a stash labeled pot hunters near Turner Corrs, detaining several men accused of shooting farmers’ chickens and rustling poultry. The operation, dubbed by some as “pot Busters,” followed tips from neighbors about wildlife disturbances and alleged crop interference. Several suspects face fines and charges as officials cautioned about escalating rural crime.
The report notes a Grange Train along the Suhre River region focusing on cattle feeding as silts and feeding cycles influence livestock care. It mentions the need to sustain cattle while waters rise and emphasizes practical stock feeding methods.
Unclear OCR text outlines heats and names such as Shen, SannaSe, and Mr. Baier amid a track event. Specific results or units are not readable, but the fragment suggests preliminary steeplechase heat details and participant mentions.
A fragmented item describes Cawker City women dining at the Manifold Hone in Beloit. The text is garbled but indicates a social gathering or event with attendees likely including local residents and organizers.
Readable fragments describe a woman seated in shallow water near Vine Street, with references to feet and a nearby meeting. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates, preventing a full reconstruction.
Several Aogrs before she came to hersetuies Mire Willimus vals rose morning to take 3 fire. Many rabbits found at the Em poria Courting Meet, with meter winners noted for Torth and BropUnt Of wat Terlee Gage.
A damaged fragment from the Santa Fe remembers passage describes a Sunday event near the sea, involving local residents George Soreetick and Satta Petreet. The report notes time and a warning about a wreck and mentions a superintendent and local authorities.
Republican editors of the Big Seventh plan a Hutchinson gathering on December 1 to discuss district affairs and strengthen party organization, inviting members to participate in forthcoming events and shaping local political strategy.
Disjointed report recounts a man from Leavesworth fined $125 and jailed after an incident involving a conductor. The scrambled text mentions a home and an electric car event, plus unrelated items about tax collection and regional notices. The source is garbled with multiple incomplete details.
Nov. 2 report notes a new church project in Ottawa with a budget around 22 000. Details mention progress on framing and roof work, with completion aimed for February 3. The item cites unrelated county infrastructure figures and a separate Wilson County project contract valued at 2.2 million for enforcement and storage facilities.
A fragmentary Leavenworth item describes a private reel and fund details for a new residence, police layoff plans for three officers, and a November 36 note about a Star of the West saloon intrusion with spirits and register seizure. The text references Leavenworth, dates, and local officials, but many phrases are garbled.
An unclear verbatim report notes a woman candidate seated in a move involving county clerk duties. It mentions a payment of two hundred dollars to a county official and references a water ditch situation with local names and a county center.
Burglars broke into the Jenkins store near Whiteside Street, driving 620 in cash and valuables from a safe and drawer. The building sustained heavy damage and the raid occurred Monday morning, with local authorities investigating the break in.
Fragmented account outlines Democratic and Populist tensions in Topeka with mentions of Orr, Leedy, Bryan, and fusion politics. Notes discuss alleged anti silver factions, party leadership changes, and local appointments amid campaign chatter and electoral maneuvering. A Ben reckonings include railroad signer and other officials, with property sale and Illinois votes referenced.
Obscure notes describe a Baltimore area event where the Baltinor Methodist church erected a marker to honor a birth site connected to a conference. Jumbled names hint at related individuals and a divorce case involving Maxine Fl Jiust and W McDermott amid desertion claims.
In North Topeka items from the State Journal readers learn Kimball Printing Co is the destination for all news items. Several locals, including W. Bouehs, Proctor, and Jams, were in town. A memorial service and church events are noted, with a funeral planned for the youngest daughter of Britien. A guest mentions Hoover and medical college attendance as families plan gatherings and condolences are exchanged.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a Deep Water Convention appoints a new official to a festival or event, with a likely reference to funding or prize money around $23,000. Names and full details are unclear, but the core fact is an appointment related to a festival at a venue or street.
Chisago Nov 2 arrangements for the Thanksgiving contest between Michigan and Chicago universities are nearly complete. A 97,200 square foot floor is prepared with clay, rolling and chalk lines to create a regulation arena. The setup includes a 30 foot court width, walls and seating details, and catering plans for attendees. Attendance and crowd control are considered, with placeholders for officials and event observers.
Thanksgiving clash at Topeka features Washburn and the Independents with plans for a crowded turnout. Key players from Washburn include Jim Hughes and Neal, while Independents show several Medical College athletes leading the effort.
Kaneas City November 24 James A R Bullett of Keene wins the American Field cup and the Hansa City Star cap in a wing shot event. William Parmales Nebraska expert honors Western division as Ellatt and Palmer contest the 100 yard race for top honors. Parmales previously beat Ellatt 43 to 97 in a prior meet.
The West Side Gun Club hosts its Second Annual Thanksgiving shoot at Lowman Hill Grounds on Thanksgiving day. Local shooters are invited to participate beginning at Pocock a.m. The event features sweepstakes and prizes, with participants including club and non members.
A fragmented parade of scores and notes shows Minneacta seven traveling to Kansas City on Saturday to face an opponent. Mentions of games, dates, and preparatory details hint at a busy schedule and shifting plan.
Allen attacks J G Lowe and criticizes his record on the railroad question. Aten of Erie and other Populists lobby to influence appointments while backing W P Dillard for a board seat. Rumors surface that ex Governor Lewelling seeks a board vacancy and weighs a political move during a Topeka visit.
In Kansas City on a November night in 1895 Governor Leedy and a state delegation toured depots and dined on Tulip Avenue after a Topeka to Santa Fe arrival. A shooting rumor and a White House reference colored the gathering as they split up after supper with Leedy and key allies returning to their hotel or next engagement.
Official notice lists pastors and locations for Thanksgiving services in the city. Rev. M. B Thomas of First Baptist will preach at First Congregational Church. Rev. Lone of Third Presbyterian preaches at Presbyterian Church. Evangelist Muggs of the MoE church delivers sermon at the United Methodist venue. Services begin at 10 a m with offertories to the Institute and home.
Firefighters battled a blaze at an Indian mission likely touching the Seminota country. Catholic sisters aided pupils, with two trainees fighting the flames for hours while others cut off survivors. Fire crews aided by marshals contained the fire and saved lives amid the Ellsworth County incident.
A charter for the Presbyterian Church of Sedalia in Riley County was filed today in the secretary of state office. Mentions trustees including John A. Blodgett and E Morrie. An unrelated ad references hats and prompt delivery at 443 Kanes Avenue.
A long fragment recounts J. D. Botkin a Kansas candidate with a mixed political history. It notes his origins in Missouri Logan County beginnings on farms and rise to Wichita politics. The piece discusses party alignment the gold standard debate and views on currency and banking. It mentions allies opponents and campaign rhetoric, presenting Botkin as a Prohibition era figure and Republican turned Prohibitionist with a stance against corporate influence.
A garbled Washington article fragment notes gold certificate matters and a burglary trial. It mentions Governor Morr and J. Phavla as defendants and references a May 3 court date, with Canterbury charterhouse ceremonies and English church formalities described amid blurred names and places.
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