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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
1
In Chicago a record crowd near 20,000 gathered for a historic football clash between Kansas and Missouri, presented as the First Game Ever Played Tudoors, with Michigan favorites noted elsewhere on the slate. The report blends game anticipation with scattered lineup details and national college grid action, highlighting tense anticipation for the era’s key matchups.
A cyclist died following a collision on a rural road near Oritehs New Ser, with eyewitness notes describing a high speed impact and a disruption to traffic. Investigators urge caution for motorists and await detailed statements from authorities and the driver involved.
A fragmentary item describes home seekers traveling via Santa Fe route to Arkansas and Oklahoma, with references to railway movement, regional routes, and a mention of passenger acts and related fees. The piece names Garvey as agent and hints at transport networks including South Missouri and Kansas City routes.
The miners of Leadville appeal Governor McKinley to withdraw troops amid a labor dispute. They urge the governor and public to reveal dates and conditions of mine operations and protest military presence, urging justice and a peaceful resolution to protect the mining district's interests. The letter condemns coercive measures and calls for fair treatment of workers and a settlement that preserves the mines' productivity and local livelihoods.
A fragmented report describes a bear killing tied to an Alaska born Indian, with references to travel agents, passenger trains, and offers for guidance and tickets. The text blends scattered names and places, suggesting a sensational bear attack tale interwoven with travel notices and promotional lines.
A meeting of prominent farmers near Topeka is proposed to join a countywide effort to establish a creamery. The Commercial Club supports the project and seeks farmer participation across townships to supply sail and form a central collecting center.
A fragmented 19th century column advertises investments and plant use for medical cures and farming livelihoods. It includes references to Kansas tyxties, officials, and a mix of patent medicine claims, with names like Dr Hand and Mrs. Hand promoting cures for rheumatism and children’s ailments, in Eureka in early October.
In Masseth Illinois on November 24 a boxing bout between Tommy Hran of Syracuse and Mysterious Billy Smith of Boston ended when the referee halted due to crowd dissatisfaction. The match had built expectation after prior rounds, with Ryan Simith delivering notable pressure before the halt at two rounds and 48 seconds. Spectators and bettors debated who deserved the victory, while offers to rematch surfaced from promoters and interested parties.
The article reports the official figures showing Ridge's majority as the largest in the congressional vote. It lists names of candidates Madden Vitesnat Burton and Beconnise, noting mental votemat and related terms, with details about margins and proportions.
In North Topeka reports list storm door repairs at hotels and local homes, with many social gatherings noted. Mentions of visits, invitations, and arrangements reflect a bustling community scene as residents plan Thanksgiving activities and entertain guests.
Sam Bryan spoke to about five thousand at the depot in Colorado Springs on the return from Pueblo. He praised supporters as victors and warned that the campaign would continue. In Pueblo he addressed thousands at the open air C tenntat school and later at the Grand Opera House before traveling home.
Washington reports the board of visitors to the United States Military Academy outlines cadet character and discipline concerns while urging a higher education standard to match national progress. It proposes annual senatorial cadet appointments, improved facilities, and a permanent guard unit on the reservation. Special focus covers sanitation, malaria prevention, water supply, and drainage upgrades.
A late night meeting of the Foster Humane Society at Coplar district elected officers. President G Porter. vice presidents A Caborn, Jean Muir, Kingrants. secretary Sam Haviges. treasurer Samuel T Howe. attorney G Ghee. agent DF Wyatt named veterinary diet. Directors and committee posts listed. membership details and dues noted. Reports on meetings and donor Judge Bester’s building lot donation highlighted. Michigan governor race results and local political notes included.
A special report explains the rural free delivery scheme and its local testing in Washington. It notes the cooperation of the post office department and localities, aiming to show public satisfaction and efficiency of the service.
Washington Sov 2 the Interstate Commerce Commission held a hearing on December IC petition by railroad companies including Denker Rio Grande Ke hi Western Suutters Pacttie Colorado Stil and nian Parttie seeking exemption from interstate commerce rules. They argued for rates and routes favoring long haul traffic between Colorado and California while limiting shorter distances and water transport competition. The secretary noted lower rates could aid the carriers in facing costs and competition.
William Waldorf Astor donated 550000 to the Children’s Aid Society for a new memorial school building in New York. The project honors his late wife and aims to aid thousands of children in a crowded district, supplementing the society’s existing industrial schools that educate over 14,000 children annually.
Nov 46 There is gossip about who will represent the Northwest in the cabinet. It is believed Governor MetHant and Cash nan Davie of Minnesota have little chance and that Beary C. Payne of Milwaukee will be made postmaster general. Hanna is expected to confer with Senator Sherman on the pattern and the Ohio senatorial race.
Boston November 2 Judge Aldrich issued an opinion in the Eales States at fault court addressing No Cash Register company versus Arthur S. Leland. The ruling forbids filing Interrogatories to be answered under oath and used as testimony. The opinion stems from a motion for default due to defendants failure to answer interrogatories per section 4% of the practice of Massachusetts.
A large crowd denounced government taxation and monopoly power. Speakers urged solidarity against austerity, urging urgent reform and a higher wage share. Protesters demanded relief for workers and condemnation of perceived profiteering by authorities and employers.
Washington issues a public notice about six percent bonds issued to aid cereal provision under acts dated July 1st and January, with basic currency bonds effective from December. Bonds are to be forwarded to the Secretary of the Treasury for redemption at Pacific central branch offices of the Western Railway.
A 9 year old girl Katie Kiindist of York Pennsylvania attempted self immolation in a corn field on Berthen er’s farm to cover alleged shame. She died a few hours after medical aid arrived. Shortly before death she gave birth to an illegitimate child. A cable from London reports rainfall in districts since November 18 with improved prospects in Deccan and Perth, while a Tokio dispatch notes a German naval incident and unsettled conditions in the Philippines.
Fragmentary report outlines a public vote on senatorial selection in Parik New, noting opposition to a measure enabling direct election and referencing the pause in the chamber of deputies. Readers see uncertain text with garbled phrases and partial names.
Eyewitnesses recount a drunken confrontation near Sixth and Kansas where John Hagan and lawyer Dave Multane faced a man demanding money. The assailant followed Hagan, assaulted him, and was restrained by crowd and public witnesses as officers investigated the incident in broad daytime.
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