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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1896

Page

2

Queen's Windsor dinner honors and misdated gala with US envoy

Nov 5 New York reports a Windsor Castle Thanksgiving dinner hosted without the US ambassador. Bayard absent, guests include Lord Rosebery and Henry Livingston. Decorations feature American corn, pumpkins, and dishes as arrangements honored the president and US ties. A toast to the president and cordial remarks highlight Anglo American relations amid festive revelry.

Tenion Thantelvine Cecil Henesy United States Owen Winder Castle Weilense Wwe Windsor Faye Peature Ju Duran Finnfisic Mr Bayardt Webster Tagnad Steahing Nevble W. 3S. Cowles Ates Cur- Ravana Henry M. Stusier Richarn Peers Frink Wed Francie W. Jacoba Moulteney Jenenn Henry Irvine Lond Nossbery

Unclear historical notices mix in World events

Fragmentary OCR notes report various topics including immigration debates, a Cuban revolutionary executed, a legal action in 24 hours, a Masonic temple event, a knighting in Britain, and Coventry Patmore noted as dead. Details are garbled and dates uncertain. core names suggest political and cultural items from late 19th to early 20th century.

Church Birthday Party Recital Noted at Donor Event

A church birthday event featured a program with piano, violin, and vocal pieces. Soloists include Miss Aline Nellis, Mina Tiveite, and student performers under Miss Emily Stansell and Ste Caroline. The audience special request asked attendees to contribute generous penny donations to support the Bach era recital lineup.

Slikes Bacheur Duigeoutndey PNR Indias Tbs Otter Ating Selma Terena Jensen Nul Vlaton Poenta Beth Bor Erimary Pchwlats Hemile Stansell Ste Caroline Iaam Schubert

Blizzard Rages North As Dakota Minnesota Hit By Storm

Frost and gale winds sweep the upper Midwest with heavy snow and extreme cold. Reports from Minnesota and the Dakotas describe shifting winds, impassable prairie roads, and danger to travelers. The storm disrupts shipping, trips, and stock movements as forecasts warn of continued severe conditions.

Cyclone Devastates Buck County Farm Cleaves Homes

At Waco on November 21 a cyclone struck twenty miles west of daybreak, destroying Buck Ehuetaes residence and killing or injuring several occupants. Five persons were killed or missing as debris ruined fields and homes. The storm swept across the prairie, uprooting crops and scattering debris along Route 134. News reports indicate widespread devastation and casualties in Lennon county.

Waco Otrie Lennon Perel Fei Buck Ehuetaes Ted Gresz

Fragmented 19th century political rant in OCR sample

The readable text shows a chaotic political screed arguing over Democrat and Republican lines, referencing Bryan, Cleveland, trusts, and party divides. It mentions reform, unity against a common foe, and calls to organize and educate voters amid confusion.

Hal Peejuilice Williem J Bryan Cleveland Jolie Sheeniat Republicustracy Wrk McKinney

GLEED GOES TO MEXICO ON PRIVATE CAR TRIP

Gleed travels to Mexico City in a private car hired by A A Robinson’s party, accompanied by P Cheney of Boston and Dr Stewart. They meet in St Paul and continue toward Mexico for business interests, planning a stay of about two days.

B P. Cheney Stewart Chatlee True City City of Mexico P. Cheney Boston A. A. Robinson St Pawl Br. Cheney Friveu Ind Oily City Chetieh Brexiod

Royal Party Tour and Political Talk Across England

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Marlborough led a hunting party to Oxford and Christ Church with Princess Victoria and other royals. A reception and lighting display followed at Blenheim, while locals discussed a potential new party and political shifts. The Shah announced he will appoint a premier and preside in person for cabinet meetings.

Wales Duke of Marlborough Woolleroast Feilmport Rabbie Sheatine Atin Glenhetta Yedturday Binhcud Sires Princess of Wales Wit Lwr Aaiushfer Victoria Dhe Duchesne Marlborough Oxford Christ Church Dean Paget Blenheies Comiun State Journal Kimball Printing Mies Sarah Bernstein Yestading Bacon Presbyterian Church Rew Thornes Edna Parkuct Christ Hospittal Amir Vine Tideedy Katherine Neil Murs Kansas City West Gordoi Street Kansas J. J. Listth Aire Baxter Herinkton Bundey Courtney Minn Byrd Wattins Union Partie Mises Clare Dante Smith Cannon Bheemeth Hock Island Ward Duraday

Outwits Brass Trust in Waterbury Contract

A questionable payment and contract scheme is alleged involving the Brass Trust and Reevell Manufacturing of Waterbury. Director Prestien and the treasury department explore methods to secure copper purchases and fix prices, with investigations and approval processes described amid speculation on profits and bids.

Washinetos Renton Nepentiy Abeshire Treachry Department Reevell Manufacturing Company Waterbury Chriss Widout Fram ‘Trust Treasury Department Feo Prestien Hines Brass ‘Trust Ten Amuleg Eyemhorn Asaociazion Bf Manufaturenc Seovill Hem Preston Parchiasee Glitntis Benth Company Uriah Curilsta

Platt to Run for U S Senate in New York

Premium mis-spell riddled dispatch reports Thomas Platt’s stated intention to seek the United States Senate seat from New York. It notes Nathaniel Levit as a Republican rival and mentions Scott’s Washington arrival and breakfast at the Montauk Avenue Hotel as part of the campaign chatter.

Waalinxton Thomas Plate Contigute United States Senate Nathaniel Levit Republican Rational Corimittoy West Virginia Mark Hann Scertt Washington Piatt Mifth Avenue Wait Dreakfast Scott Plate New York Hualneks

Ambitious Bau Pregeisca Aims for Philadelphia Record

Orciser Potiadilphis outlines plans to set a record in Philadelphia. The effort centers on a strong lineup, with strategists asserting a breakthrough placement will secure the mark. Officials say Treniy supports the push and expects the target to be reached.

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Rebellion in Madagascar Rumors Reach Antananarivo

A garbled report from Madagascar notes unrest near the capital with rumors of martial activity. No foreign ships or aid are mentioned. local trade stalls as authorities urge calm and security measures around Antananarivo.

Fragmentary political speech hints at treasury secretary race

The fragment references Rene AWA Waaninguin and Neysi asking about a potential nominee for secretary of the treasury. It notes a reply about not denying and hints at a forthcoming authorization or print release. The piece implies party dynamics and upcoming events around the March fourth observance.

Dorothes Crouse Maintains Support Trust Confirmed

New York surrogate court confirms a yearly 7 500 support trust for Dorothe Edgurita Crouse, with payments to her mother and future expenditures for her daughter since her father's death. Miss Crowe holds a fortune of about 200 000 inherited from Daniel Crouse, the Syracuse millionaire.

Edgurita Crouse New York Hetree Getree C. Aumllg Crothe Deere

Violent Tur yea shooting leaves many dead in Pittston

Report from Tur yea details a tavern brawl in Pittston where 25 police were present and gunfire erupted. One man, James Motlay, died from a abdomen wound, another, James Butts, was shot and survived, while several others were injured. Police and witnesses described a chaotic exchange of bullets and rapid evacuations as the crowd scattered.

Wivertiers Turyea Pittston Janes Motalay Wae James Butts Angie Taka Tle Wee

New Infantry Plan and Militia Arming Proposals

Secretary Lamont renews a recommendation to reorganize the infantry into three Hecht and mobi battalions of four companies each. He urges U S provide militia with rifles and equipment, allow states to trade obsolete arms, and purchase supplies at regulation prices. The plan notes progress in modern batteries and artillery, with expected finishes by mid 1897 and a total of 80 artillery carriages and 133 mortars planned.

Lamont Hecht Soly Breseh Detien Enna al Sineh Gume Mississipp Tiver Commlanian Gers- Alte Fort Sabid Rory Ewn War Department

McKinley Ante-Inaugural Suite Reserved at Hirbitt House

Washington N S Abner McKinley prepares the Hirbitt House suite for the president elects party. Major McKinley and wife will occupy No 522 facing Pearomenth Street with relatives and aides in attendance. The arrangement covers telecanton furnishings and redecoration and mirrors McKinley congressional era occupancy.

Hirbitt Washington, N. S Abner Ste- Kinley Major McKinsey McKinies Abner McKinsey Nephiw McKinsey Wlater Tarhour Mr. Mckinley Mbbist Paormenth Street Fourteenth Street

Platt Warnings McKinley Cabinet Pick Sparks Row

In a heated exchange Platt warned McKinley against naming Whitelaw Reid to a cabinet post, saying it would remove him from office. Hanna pressed for clarity on New York influence and the cabinet list, while Platt claimed Corportius Alles would back broad concessions. Meanwhile a weather disaster hit with storms and floods, causing deaths and citywide darkness as gas works failed.

Hell Whitelaw Reid Mr. Plate Tiuima Platt bin Calla Hanna Mr. Platz New York

First Annual Benguet Reception of Clan Commanders Held

The first annual Benguet reception and banner of Clan commanders No 3 met yesterday at Metro polls hall with visiting dignitaries from St. Joseph Kansas City Mo Leavenworth and more. The banquet served at 2 30 pm featured addresses of welcome by Sir J H Gaier of Topeka and responses by Bir Windjurvis of St Joseph. Toasts followed and an informal inception for visiting Sir Knights capped the evening. Northwest commandery St Joseph drill corps led a striking exhibition under Captain General H Jones. Notable Masonry figures from Kansas City and St Louis attended along with the North commandery drill corps audience.

Stone J. Hb. Gaiere Topeka Bir Windjurvis Sc Joseph Paat Grami Ae Kansan G. WW. Spalth Kamas Grand Chenier Blissouri Win. Jones Missouri Grand Ter Kansas Shida Histon Kansas City Samuel Hanks Drift Corps Northwest Commandery Bt. Jheeph Cormand H Jones Birs A. H. Plano J. 4. Flichue W. Ho Clears Sith Sir. W. Logan Kao FE Jones E. W_ Allen Harry Robinson Wm Harris Sunes Gordon Theo

Liberty Bell To Be Sold In Chicago Auction

Judge Gibbons appoints American Trust and Savings Bank to take charge of the Liberty Bell on custodian George Knap’s application. The Bell is tied to a $6,065 claim by the Columbian Liberty Bell Committee, seeking court sale if not satisfied. Keapp hopes for restraint on sheriff’s sale while the claim is pursued.

Chicago Gibbons American Trust and Savings Bank George Knap Keapp Columitan Tiberts Kiapy Alec Aske Orher Sherif

Northville Methodist Church to Start Baby Nursery Plan

Northville Methodist Church in Orange, Nevada proposes a Sunday nursery to care for babies during services. Committees will rotate duties to supervise infants, with supplies including bottles and napkins, aiming to ease Sunday worship for families and ministerial duties.

la Orange Ama Northville

Burlington Route Harvest Excursion To the West

Rail offer highlights two through trains daily from Missouri River points to the north via the Burlington and Sioux City lines. Free chair cars and observation sleepers, dining cars, and parlor cars from Kansas City to Omaha and Sioux City. Special rates include round trips with pay only for what you order, and trips to Denver via St Louis and Kansas City. Local agents listed for more details.

Burlington Nebratin Kansas Wygmikg Utah Colorado Denver St Louis Kansas City Nebraska Missouri Btrauana Minneapolis Vis Missouri River Ponts Sioux City Fiandksine Council Blais Ight Truin Omaha Council Bluffs Sion City Cura

Well Pleased With the Oregon Battle Shp Gregan Returns Nov 77

San Brancisto reports a short cruise ends with the battle ship Gregan returning. Official notes say the ship performed well and the board remains confidential until published in Washington. European peace prospects are discussed in dispatches from New York and Paris. An American, J A Hinchinson, involved in a pistol duel in Paris. no outcomes reported. Cuban insurgent action tied to Weyler’s movements is noted. Local laundry ad appears with scant detail.

Oregon San Brancisto Gregan Didlemaker Europe Panos New York Port Saya Oriepi Trolida Paria Tirndan Paris Margulis de Montforte J. A. Hinchinson

Hazing at Princeton Exposes Brutal Freshman Rituals

New York dispatch reports seven Princeton sophomores suspended after brutal hazing of eleven freshmen. Victims endured beating, dumping, and exhaustion before threats of punishment if details were shared. One student, W Levine Clark, survived with injuries and later alerted faculty. seven perpetrators were suspended.

Prinaston New York Princeton W. Levine Clark Irving Clark Malden Lane Enat Lurk

Belmont to Be a Mason and Officiant Potter Declines

New York, Nov 57 When Oliver J P Belson marries Mrs Vanderbilt the clergyman struggle ends with Bishop Potter to perform the ceremony He later will officiate at Mrs Belmonts initiation as a Mason The event draws notable city figures including Judge la time Anesten ttu ram t, Freiderick C Wagner and others in attendance

Bishop Potter New York Oliver J. P. Belson Lidew Kane Hivine Messachusetts Church Anesten Vie Nuyuters Chau Af Depen Jew Menber Ore Prederick Wagner Cihere

Lights for Gotham Plan for City Electric Growth

New York November 1 at a meeting of the city commission the date for speeding up electric lighting was set for Tuesday Determiner 1h at moon The commissioners reviewed the extent of the electric light company for new poles and jumps citywide The budget shows costs near 49000 in five years with reductions in certain lines The appropriation for gas and electric vehicle work for 1885 was 1 057 55.

New York Th &Ee Commission Altech Moon Fis Ely ausi@itiarie muedmiller Ure

Copper Mines to Open in Hoviehton with 1000 jobs

In Hoviehton Michigan on November 27 a tentative accord promises idle copper mines in the city to reopen. The plan, backed by unions and an investment near one million dollars, would employ 70,000 to 75,000 workers with wages around 290 dollars per week. The mines have been idle for 25 years.

Hoviehton Mich Euteull Wutinz Parteart Wucwa Sin Koval Shelon Coltubing

Fire alarm key and street names jumble in Topeka notice

Fragmented list of streets and addresses on Topeka blocks appears with garbled names and numbers. A separate note mentions the King of Serbia and a private audience at the Vatican, alongside a stray reference to Humbert and the pope, all in a single chaotic item.

Servia Servis Humbert Quirinal Vatican

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