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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1896
Page
3
A detailed plan for a new four story hospital in Pittsburg requests $7,000 for construction and mentions baths, surgical departments, and other facilities funded by entertainments and donations. Local Kansas news notes and scattered items follow.
Fragmented OCR outlines a Grand Lodge event for elect officers at a venue marked 200 F. The garbled text lists names and phrases with no coherent actions, dates, or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a meeting or representation with various individuals mentioned in a tightly garbled passage.
In a close home contest, miles and teammates edge rivals as Rae Winna earns a top finish. The Spynes and Te Spyines provide strong support with key performances. Officials note a tight field and strategic pacing that shaped the outcome.
The readable text shows fragmented names and places amid jagged phrases. It mentions Pawnee Bill's fair, a city event, and various unclear references to persons and venues without coherent narrative or dates.
An eclectic, partially garbled report from Indiana outlines conflicts over a spring political ticket. It notes Misti of the Rosd Populists facing changes, mentions Pettit, Bay terms, and a council vote on ballot access amid local party tensions in Look Through South Pour Genta de Waneza City.
Local notices from North Topeka record openings and visits, including Harries new jewelry store on Hanne avenue and Mrs Lame at 1012 Quincy Street. Citizens attend Baptist state convention and a city police alert notes recent scare on the Giphthycla street. several figures travel to Fort Valley and Manhattan for meetings and church duties.
Secretary Morton criticizes Republicans for overestimating strength amid national race. He condemns clamor around candidates Palmas Buckner and McKinley, urging focus on policy over theatrics. Public remarks signal party tensions and calls for restrained campaigning.
A garbled report claims NAT GOODWIN protests an injustice involving Maxine Eliot and related figures. It mentions accusations, political tensions, and references to Buffalo, Cape Colony, and Sir James Sly Wright Walther, with scattered dates and places.
A brief notice states a home boat service will charge seven dollars and fifty cents for passage to St Louis for the Great Exposition. The advertisement, though garbled, signals a new fare by the Santa Bolts line and mentions a boat departing anew.
Bald accepts Edward ZimTiernan challenge for a high-stakes unpaced cycle race. The contest may feature top riders including Walter C. Sanger at Milwaukee with speculation of a May meeting planned at Mattithet Beach.
In New York, boxing clubs push for a match between Barry and Plimmer or Mulmer. Reports say Sharkey agrees to fight Corbett on December 3, with negotiations ongoing and no word from Corbett. Manager Grant notes interest from the National Athletic Club as talks continue toward a proposed bout.
A noisy fragmentary report highlights the Galveston Spider with mentions of a 194 pound man in Kansas and a Galveston event. It notes a mismatch at a late roller event and references Houston and Indianapolis linked sports figures, pairing scattered names with a World War era scouting context.
An annual address by President Halli Gay sparks a push from bankers and allies for a flexible currency, arguing against “cheap money” and warning that adopting risky monetary shifts would threaten the republic. He cites the need to avoid mischief from opposing factions and stresses thrift and balanced policy.
Experiments and proposals push corn as substitute fuel as a broader movement gathers. Leaders in Central points organize a convention to promote corn as energy, aiming to heat homes through winter.
A fragmented notice lists Baptist Young People Union related names and roles. It mentions Rev W. A. BI Areen and D. Rogers among others, with references to Christian training and a Rhap Shore from Milwenleie, under St. Miter of Raleths and Her. 3. W Tenner.
An advertisement publicizes a sixy or more photo-engraved view booklet titled Snap Shots in South Missouri. It promises free distribution from Kansas City and mentions a connection to the Santa Fe Route and a local stock or exhibitors. The notice requests attention to a November or October exposition and contact at a West 5th Street.
Republican vice presidential candidate Garret A. Hobart spoke in Paterson New Jersey amid a warm reception. He recalled prior campaigns, praised Republican prosperity before 1893 and warned of Democratic policy. He criticized government currency and tariffs while urging a Republican win in the upcoming election.
The Western Union Telegraph Company reports for the year ending June 30 a net revenue of $2,494,717 with expenses of $1,174,? and a total gross of $7,658,000. The increase is partly due to construction and the growth of toll stations, with 365 offices added. There were 285 more full paid messages transmitted than the prior year. The average message cost rose to 24 shillings per message.
North Platte Nebraska October 14 crowds witnessed a crowding scene as cowboys and Indians gathered for a local irrigation event. Reports describe riders, saloon lore, and reminiscences of past frontier times as participants mingled and shared stories amid the fair atmosphere.
Mary A Straub mother of FF AL Tele of SEI Monmestrest died at Fort Stitt Arkansas after two weeks illness. 12 years old Shene mentioned. burial arranged at Topeka per her request. Henry Youngs longtime servant of George HO Palmer shot death. Mr Palmer’s physician son in Lawrence. Berlin dispatch notes Emperor William’s meeting with German officers and Turkish officials regarding Abdul.
Fragmentary OCR record notes a rate by Santa Fe Hall and a prehometown road, mentioning St Louis and a rock eyes mind Sete conte orth bs ork and 22ni. Details are garbled but imply a transit or fare adjustment connected to an exposition route. No clear date or complete entities.
A historical notice promotes a round trip Great Hood excursion via the Santa Fe route at a single fare. The special rate is advertised for a limited period with specific return options and a October deadline, tied to events and organizations in Leavenworth.
Report claims six Santa Fe shop employees were sent by the state central committee to campaign at Republican rallies for a salary of 20 per week. Four city railroad workers traveled to shop towns to support the party, with officers urging further trips. Union officer Sterne says pay was 20 weekly with no extra money, and that requests to send more men would be considered.
On October 2h the Brown and Leely pen e 1h WIL elve Mat at Fass fen hath the Feieeeds to mo to the compuley fund. Uskets 30 cents. Tick Stake fer Wilmote Fite Liver ful will nerve lunch. Everybody sa expect ed to Be Mineral Water. The finest In the west. Come end try to J. W. PHILLIPS. 612 W. Eighth Ave.
The market report covers wheat and corn price moves with December and May futures, noting strength in wheat from San Francisco sources and declines amid late session pressure. Hog and cattle receipts and shipments are listed, with totals around 34 000 hogs and 6 298 cattle receipts yesterday.
Kansas City market notes cattle receipts about 4 900 with shipments six, hog receipts around 10 000 and shipments several. Prices show cattle steady to weak, hogs steady to lower, lambs listed with representative sales and weights, including mixed loads and packer bids.
Readable items describe livestock and grain bids, such as Sative steers and 4 cows with feeder trade notes. Wheat soft to firm, oats common, corn fat and mixed markets with varied activity. Eggs steady with receipts tallying, dairy and butter market hints included. overall market tones suggest slow and mixed demand across commodities.
The report outlines futures activity across major exchanges with scattered price quotes for wheat. Prices show volatility with mention of Liverpool and Chicago levels, and references to Minneapolis and California markets amid nervous trading.
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