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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
3
A chaotic Kansan report details a violent incident ending in three men falling as one pursued by a distraught suspect. The piece mixes garbled OCR fragments with mentions of High Fever, a bed escape, and alleged social disturbances near Winvells of Woe Street, noting ongoing court scrutiny and local commotion.
The Leavenworth hearing on Thursday featured testimony by key figures including Wilkon, president of the Great Western, and Steve Joandry, with remarks on the defense. witnesses described conditions and described finding a common duty in every alley and dormitory area as part of the case.
Proposal by Bolait High School calls for abolition of the football game in Kansas. Officials plan to present a memorial to authorities, urging removal of the sport from schools.
Fragmented court note recalls a judge blocking a marriage between a white man and a colored woman amid Indian claims. Reports mention Privilege Judge Ellitns, a Se Minch ward, and a stream of local incidents including fugitives, Shriners, and school closures, all reflecting a turbulent November in Saline area.
A string of health and civic measures sweep Wellmant as outbreaks prompt quarantines and school closures. City physicians stay busy while officials discuss court appointments and local governance amid the unsettled times. Neighbors report curfew violations and shifting county finances as the region braces for further actions.
Fragmented OCR recounts a 1920s style pageant scene where dozens of women perform a cake walk and related dances at a university event. Descriptions mix names, places, and ceremonial details with scattered lines about attire, arrangements, and the crowd, conveying a lively but unclear record of social entertainment.
An account from Havaga describes a clash where Maceo’s forces defeat Weyler’s column near the Rubi mountains in Pinar del Rio. The secretary of the Juntainet notes heavy fighting, wounded on both sides, and ongoing efforts as General West and associates direct troops and care for the injured.
Kansas routs Missouri 30 to 0 in bitter cold at St. Louis with Hester scoring all goals and multiple kicks. Linnes, Kennedy, Hamill, Volgte, and Crekky key in the win as Columbia’s defense falters and Washburn overpowers Independents 24 to 0 later in the day.
Inland city reports mixed college football action with Manhattan Fort Billy Denver Brown Haskell games. Highlights include a 44 to 0 Fort Riley win, Cal State versus Denver, and Brown defeating Carlisle 34 to 12. Mentions Haskell and other teams and a Palo Alto context.
A chaotic recap notes Fort Scott defeating a team labeled as Iori Beart in a ball game. The piece records a 20 to 5 series score and mentions a 15 game series with general war era style. Names and places are fragmented but Fort Scott emerges as victors in the final tally.
The article reports Elliott winning a close 78 game against Omata with Parmates of Ormuda and ALT Ellort from Kansas in a tense contest. The final scoreline and witness commentary suggest a dramatic finish where the underdog faced a tough rebuttal and a late push.
Wichita recollections focus on jockey Reiff who returns from England where he rode with the Atperickt siabdes of enoch Mijnhard of New York. He won on 16 occasions and earned broad praise from Englis h sporting panels and fans. Nebraska and Iowa universities played a tight game in Omaha, ending in a near tie as both teams showed strong performances.
Prominent members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen arrive in St Louis for a joint meeting at Druid Hall. The event aims to organize a broader concerted action by railroad unions across the region, with plans for upcoming events and outreach through December.
A Kansas representative, N. Ury, Bourbon County, denounces Populists and Republican factionalism amid recent state political turmoil. He defends Conservative Party leadership, praises candidates Copeland and Byers, and condemns Populist control while urging party unity. Local military notices report veterans associations and a five-year club formation in Jackson County.
Report from Hamburg states eight thousand dock workers are out as German authorities banish leaders. The shelled mutiny claim cites Hamire and England as involved with officials indicating further action. Continued coverage notes railroad ticket disruptions and West-for routes amid the labor dispute.
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