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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1896

Page

5

Great Bend Letter Sparks Cross-Party Debate at County Meeting

The Journal reproduces a letter from a Great Bend citizen urging mixed party support for upcoming county and statelevel petitions. The letter questions committee alignments and accuses figures of orchestrating factional influence at a crossroad of Republican and Democratic interests. Local meetings and observers weigh implications for party unity and voter sentiment ahead of key sessions.

Wwe Fila Seth Berto Copmeryatios

Mr Foraker Speech at the Union Building audience hears him

A Topeka audience at the ll Building on Jackson Street listens as Mr Foraker argues the political cause. He defends values, urges electing Republicans, and links tariff policy to national prosperity while praising public service. The speech references President Harrison era and addresses voters in the district.

Jackson Street

BICECEE BANDIT TAREN Caught Near Lake Mille

Oct 12 report from Mir describes the Sherborne bank robber captured near Lake Mille after a chase along a rail line. Revolvers found, $200 seized, and police report a confession linking him to the Sherborne robbery and death of a deputy. investigation continues into location of his home and associates.

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Illfated Newspaper Man Dies After Long Service

The longtime editor of the State paper died after an 18 year tenure. He was survived by his wife and children. The funeral was arranged for the 1st with services to be held in the city.

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Mosquitoes and Cold the Difficulties

In San Francisco the alliance for the ... arrived from Alaska. They praised profitable mining in Alaska and noted the chief hardship to be mosquito and cold winter.

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Apple Carnival at Leavenworth Scheduled for October 14

The annual Apple Carnival in Leavenworth is set for October 14. Proceeds from ticket sales will support local relief efforts. Gratitude is extended to friends for help and sympathy in this time of sorrow.

Leavenworth

Among Railroad Men and They Will Not Be Run East of Kansas City

A Santa Fe contract secures freight and passenger operations for ten years. Details cover routing from Chicago to Kansas City and western connections with time reductions, train assignments, and equipment moved by the Wabash line. Board members approve reporting on six months of operations under new management.

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Horton Rail Yard Report Sparks Personnel Changes

From Horton, a spavems correspondent details injuries and personnel moves at the rail yard. Conductor Smith injured, pass rider passes, Foreman Miller severed, and several resignations or reassignments among painters, brakemen, and clerks. Several employees discharged or returning to work after illness. Name checks include Wyre, Banacm, Foltterbury, and Miller, with routine commuting between Kanwis City and Fulleville noted.

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Locomotive Repair Under Baldwin Supervision

Shepsard will be repaired here under a Baldwin locomotive works machinist. The engine, hauled in a freight train, left the track and rolled onto the arena. The Howard branch from Emporia to McTime to be placed in first class shape. road bed to be repaired and miles of track laid between Hamubon and Madixon.

Shepsard Baldwin Locomotve Works Goten Arena Howard Breweh Emporia McTine Ham- Ubon Madixon

Postal Card Vote Sparks Democratic Probe in Chicago

Chairman Jones of the Democratic committee criticizes a silver issue ballot scheme, citing hundreds of inquiries and protests. He says the plan could mislead voters, potentially disenfranchising up to 60,000 Chicago voters who might support free silver.

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Topeka Speech Highlights Troutman Address Crowd

James A Troutman spoke before a large Topeka audience at Hamilton Hall, praising the St Louis platform, denying opportunistic shifts, and receiving frequent cheers. The event featured decorations by local women, social mingling, and a community mood. Parkdale Church dedication followed with debt clearance as Rev. Newlewy led a brief ceremony. local shop ads for coal and laundry services appeared at the end.

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North Topeka tourism notes and local notices

A jumble of local items lists hotel and tourism mentions, family arrivals and departures, church and meeting notices, a market opening on Topeka Avenue, and various community updates. Names include Davenport and Karis arena residents, Grace Hood, Shultz, and Clemens. Several social events, hospital notes, and a plan for a quarterly meeting at the Hianees Avenue church are noted.

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Death notices paint a somber Leavenworth week

Multiple obituary notices list deaths and burial details. Helen, aged years, died Saturday near East Fourth Street with services and interment at Foster Cemetery. Other names include a two year old child at Munsiy real- Hance, and a reference to a Green Coal Co. ad ending with a citywide burial note for several towns.

Creged Aed Munsiy Real- Hance Fin Wim Helen Knight Morgue Fosters Cemetery

Joes of the Most Hideous and Able Wallpaper Market

F A Beckstrom is noted in the market text as a wallpaper dealer. The fragment references the joes of the most hideous and able wallpaper in the market with Beckstrom noted.

F. A. Beckstrom

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