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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1895
Page
10
A readable OCR fragment lists assorted groceries and household items with prices and brands. Items include soaps, flour, dried fruit, crackers, canned goods, curry, tea, and confections, reflecting a general store catalog style with quantities and some misspelled words. Strong entities include California, New Orleans, and London plus multiple product names and brands scattered throughout.
In a live birds state championship at Weir City Oct 18 W W Mellhany of this city topped the field, dropping 47 of 60 birds to claim the wing shot title. Eddie Hoffman of Galena was runner up with 45 while Hall 43 Her 41 Horn 38 Goddard 37 Sexton 37 also competed in the event.
The article lists season chart entries for horse racing with names Sexton Ruoning Hullmas and others, noting single events and entries. It also details trot and pace records for two and five year olds, highlighting horses Onward Beugetta Directum and Joe Patchen, with times around 2:17 to 2:08, and recounts Joe Patchen’s campaign including wins and standings. A secondary note reports an unsuccessful Missouri river duck hunting trip by a group of Atchivan sportsmen due to warm weather.
The Kansas faculty designates October 25 for exercises in memory of Gov. Charles Robinson Prof. D. P. Robinson and Judge S. C. Thacher. Speakers include Dr. Cordiey Chancellor Snow and Judge Humphrey. Grand Legion of Select Knights at Ottawa modernized laws. Merritt visits Fort Leavenworth with report of arrival by train.
Gen Merritt to stay at the post as a tour of inspection continues. Tonight a reception and ball for student officers will be hosted by the garrison. A grand review yesterday drew troops for Merritt, a social event of the season. Morris County case shows defrauding attempt as Back pleads guilty in U S court.
Buck, a wealthy farmer, pleaded guilty to defrauding Uncle Sem by shipping greenbacks in two halves to the U S treasury from different points. He faces at least $1,000 fine and possible federal prison term at the next court session in Topeka. The case highlights age and commercial standing of the offender. A separate note reports George Busser pleading guilty to assault at Justice Grover's court after a masquerade ball incident, fined $5 plus costs.
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