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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
3
A Salina May features a tale of money readiness for a new university project in Salina Kansas. The item hints at a broader Kansas context with notes on local events and civic committees weighing in on the university initiative. The piece references community contributions and the need to avoid embarrassment for Mother Hall amid fruitless disputes.
Three Otuwa girls are located after a distracted pursuit near Padia Cal, a train collision injures several and a conductor dies. The event triggers county officials to gather details, with authorities in Bourton County coordinating the investigation and potential charges as more information surfaces.
A cryptic OCR style notice from Fort Scott references dockets and voided indictments. The fragment mentions QuasHED and Fudge Simons and hints at court actions, names, and alleged criminal cases with garbled surrounding text.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a president and several names, with garbled phrases about a chair, a tractor, and actions taken by a leader. Details are illegible, making a precise event or context difficult to identify.
The pills designed as a purgative for long term self harming use were carefully prepared with ingredients matched to a medal awarded at the World’s Fair in 1893.
Notes from Lawrence to Coffey and Franklin counties show ample potato movement by teams. prices average 66 cents a bushel. An earnest forecast speaks of a bumper yield and improving market conditions offset by rail shipping limits. The rest of the clipping mixes weather, local industry items, and scattered anecdotes from Wichita and New Orleans.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a claim about Dr Hand’s colic cure and a medical deterrent. Several garbled phrases mention Baby treatment, death fears, and travel routes including Burlington Route and Sioux City. The passage mixes unclear testimonies, implied remedies, and scattered place names without coherent detail.
The article details Robert J Master and Fritz, premier Australian trotter, racing toward the half mile post in New York with Geers the driver. It notes Kentucky stock horses and a plan to ship Fritz to Australia, involving funds and arrangements with Ravard Gelteny and American backers.
A sports item notes Johnsons new mark in sprint events surpassing prior records. It highlights trents and a triplet achievement, with references to two quads and a five plus mile context, mentioning Waverly and a four day age at about the event. The report emphasizes the best record of the season and a historic pace on the track.
The report details a cycle track event where Coffeyelite and Qoffeyelite compete on September 2. It notes mile race setbacks, officials enforcing track rules, and the opening of the event to women riders under the new competition guidelines.
In Topeka a man named Sullivan reportedly offered two gold teeth to a companion to gain passage out of town. A stranger, Huey Wrobee, allegedly purchased the teeth for travel funds. The event drew attention as the man claimed he faced a perilous situation and needed work quickly. A local observer recalled a prior threat and noted the oddity of the incident.
Fragmented report notes Barnum's brother killed amid money dispute near Hudson with a pistol. Showman Barnum allegedly involved in a quarrel and the couple of terms with the show. Also mentions Pacific record attempt and travel between San Francisco, Yokohama, and Hong Kong. Mentions Dewil's Calle and a laundry ad.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page contrasts mock condemnation and crowd talk around a to-be-lynching. It notes a tense exchange about a young man’s fate, with local dialect and shifting speculation amid rural court of public opinion.
Santa Fe offers round trip Excursions to Soldiers' Home Leavenworth with 1.50 fare, return Monday October 8th. Train departs Santa Fe depot 7 40 am Friday. Colorado Montanas Puget Sound routes via Burlington Line promising fast service with sleepers and connections to Lincoln and Kansas City. Multiple daily passes, through cars, and scenic travel to Denver and California through Burns line offices.
Santa Fe offers a Friday and Saturday 250 round trip with return Monday October Sth. Triip beats Santa Fe depot at 7 20 Friday and Saturday mornings. We can laundry-related note about shirt wares and customer service. Pearl Jess Steam Laundry. Phone 2h.
A large Topeka parade drew crowds along Eighth and Ninth streets with veterans, firemen, and schoolchildren marching. Superintendent Davidson waved a flag guiding schools as bands, drum corps, and floats from groups like the Ancient Order of Pyrinid, Mission Tren ship Republican Flambeau, and Cabital Wage ALO LGW showcased their entries. A young veteran drummer praised the day while street crowds moved along the tracks and police watched the moving spectacle.
The Muscovites will wear elaborate costumes and form a distinctive rank of Odd Fellows at the event in Ge Grand Pa Beunt Aid. Over 100 Muscovites in the city attend festivities from across the state, creating a striking scene as they parade through Kensme with red fringe and lively displays.
In Topeka at Heunlit, Johnny Brocka known as Johnny Brooks is recalled as the Civil War's youngest soldier. He enlisted July 1 1862 in Company Pith in Indianapolis. He served as drummer beside his musician father. After the war he lacked proper minister or pension papers despite efforts by Senator Lyeten Baker and Congressmen to obtain them.
Major Tom Anderson wept openly during a floral parade at Camp Miles yesterday afternoon. Tom Doran, secretary of the Committee of Fifteen, confirmed the scene and described the Major crying with emotion as the cortege wound through the grounds amid cheering soldiers and a grand sight.
The street car company works to move crowds as fast as possible despite a broken schedule. West Sixth Street and fair grounds cause heavy demand with cars diverted to stations and grounds. Night service continues when there is demand, though the timetable is strained by crowds.
Bernard Kelly led a large campfire event at Camp Mike where speakers touched on current political issues. The crowd included Rev. Bernard Helly, Major Hutson, and locals from Kansas and Missouri joining in singing and speeches, with demonstrations and a performance by the “Lote boy” from the Rhappahannolkt.
Fire department crowd gathers at the Topeka station where J P Uddir Beluit Fire Department retiring president presents a red paint pot to Mr Cadden. The gift requires use of all paint before Beloit lends color to the city as Chief Wilnutharod and visiting chiefs share laughter and pledge. The event ends with firefighters sliding down brass poles amid festive chatter.
Ottawa Bremen captured the presidential plum in the state firesmen’s rociation. Officers elected included First Vice President D Elliott Guifey, Secretary Vict President H Zeig ter, Treasurer S W Collings, and Secretary P G Liviniser. Executive Committee members were Samuel Poster, Harry Squires, and T Short with plans for the next meeting and awards. First prize of 75 dollars was awarded to Beisbparsenane for distance, and $10 for sailors? awards were given as well.
The fire department tournament in Minneapolis concluded with teams from Ames, Belott, Junction City and others winning prizes. Winners collected cash and gold prizes. Minneapolis secured several events including the speed and horse race finals and a champion dinner.
Readers demand police arrest and punishment for those obstructing processions and parades in Topeka. A letter from George W. Stansfell on Gti Karman Avenue argues such behavior blocks view and harms public order during the event season.
Train schedule notes Santa Fe to Goldiers Home with round trips 9100, departs Sanit Py depot at 7 30 Friday and Saturday mornings. Incoherent lines mention meals, nonsensical terms, and a name Stansfield, 622 Kansas avenue.
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