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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1895

Page

8

Chickens escape and chase as boys corral them

In Topeka a farmer unloading chickens at the packing house yard loses control when 13 birds burst from a box. Chickens scatter along Katsas avenue and a streetcar runs over one. After the chase, the boys recover the flock and confront the man who pays a dollar for the birds amid their commotion.

Chetek Jawnes Campbell Furmer Topeka City Iife Feemel Medisio Gowatha Street Katsas Seve Ath Eighth Street Troitley Caremi Lokis Jefe

Local Notices From Topeka and Nearby Communities

Old and fragmentary notices report illnesses including meral malarial towne and appendicitis, travelers arriving from Oregon, and a literature club meeting at Mrs Skinner's home. It notes church services for harvest home, a soldiers reunion near Watts Park, and a Westport event led by Col A D Jolneen. A contract for electricians and lighting work is awarded with several weeks of activity ahead.

Birg FY Kistler Vrof W. H. Wasson Firoeer King J. Linda Pavenea Rock Bar Goo Literature Reading Club C. D. Skinner Dntros Oregus Dirhone Prodi N.kan Ave Kiev West Laurens Atroe Toyelka Roy Battirorths Fiansee Thijuke West Turadas Hallet'ld Westport Watts Park Col AD & Jolneen Topeta Hen Ban Thawage

Unanimous Reorganization Marks Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Stock

In railroad circles the vast stock and bond holdings valued near $300,000,000 are nearing full representation in a reorganization scheme. Foreclosure sales, transfers of Santa Fe staff like brakemen and inspectors, illness and accidents, and upcoming repairs at the state capitol are noted as the season's varied railroad activity unfolds across Topeka Emporia and Dodge City.

Kansans Bonda Atchison, Topeka de Santa Fe

Bank valise found. valuables return to official

The report states that Commissioner Breidenthal's valise containing the valuables, his overcoat and the tax, found at the front end of the chair in the depot, will be returned to the Rock Island Bank Commissioner. A telegram from Denver confirms the recovery of the securitized items tied to the Post Scott bank case.

Dreiddathals Howad Denver T. J. Anderson Rock Island Dreidensial Fost Scott Bank Breidenthal

Masonic Insurance Case In District Court

The Masonic Mutual benefit society of Kungaa faces a $1,000 suit in the Gifted district court over an ambiguous policy. John H. Parsons held the policy and died February 12, 1805, leaving a large estate and a contested payout. Parsons’ heirs seek payment to all, while the society resists, claiming state law and honorary limits may apply. The court’s decision will shape the society’s obligations and future claims.

Masonic Mutual Benefit Society of Kungaa Anion Mu Woon John H. Parsons Wabamsie County Maple Mill

Unclear OCR Text on Military and Government Figures

Fragmented report mentions Major General J W F Hughes and troops from the Kausat National guards. References to Empurie, Dr Willan VeVey, light artillery, and dismissals in the service ring with unclear names and dates. Workmen operate during hours in a desert area. court cases and officials named in vague context.

Geoneal J. W.F. Hughes Kausat

City Considers Upgrading Vapor Light System

City council weighs plans to replace aging street lamps with brighter dynamo powered lights. Current annual cost exceeds 5 thousand dollars. upgrade would cut energy use and add two dynamos to the city plant, with December contract expiry looming.

Metter Advania

Topeka Ballot Printing and Candidate List Details

The article describes Topeka printing plans for a new ballot sheet with Republicans, Democrats, Populists, and Independents. lists Charles Holliday and IH as independent ticket names and outlines an 80 000 ballot count with sample sheets and colored tickets.

Austeniag Batluta Shawnee Clark McCabe Crane Ds Ko Lhet Republicas Charles Holliday Chef Justice Sheriff Oon Republican Topeka

Govs office wing to use Georgia marble instead of local stone

The executive council will not finish the governor's office in the new wing with the Allen county stone known as Lola marble. It was found to be soft and unwieldy for high polish. Georgia marble will be used instead, costing $17 more than the original plan. Funeral services for Mrs Sarah T. Smith set for Sunday at 2 pm at 2025 Van Buren street. She died Friday. she is mother of Mrs J E Hudson Mrs Wilkie and Mrs J K Longshore. Burial at Topeka cemetery follows Usitarian church rites. The Aurora Havana cigar is advertised.

Thomas Ashborn Charles Curtie Butler County F.C. Downey Arizona Shilinglaw Ruglover C. W. Gulbor de A. Boam Bonnbrake W. Gleoch She Fonts W. . Chaffos All Meins George M. Stone A. Wageder Leavenworth W. Lull Yopetca Fr. B. Gued Simon Greenspun Keptey Burdee Jake Matseb John W. Thardiner Keilain Jennings A. G. Lewis A. C Stanles United States Brack Smith Charlie McCabe Loomis Guteranrs Executive Council Allen County Georgia Topeka Aurora Havana

Kansans urged to apply for U S land office post

The article notes a vacancy as register of the United States land office at Topeka Kansas caused by H Von Langen's resignation three months earlier. J S Richardson chair of the state Democratic committee was appointed but did not serve, leading to speculation the president may place a Kansas Democrat in the job.

Clavetana Grover Cleveland Kansas Register of United States Laad Topeke H. von Langen J. S. Richardson Democratic State Central Colpmitiee Richardon Dea Richardson The Democracy of Kansas John Martin BB Wallace Batina

Topeka Project Likely Dead as Builder Flee to Mexico

David Fitegerald, who led the move to dam the Kun tad River west of Topeka, is in Mexico after taking a railroad contract there. Topeka backers refuse to comment on progress or plans, suggesting the project may be abandoned.

Hus Lofs David Fitegerald Kuntad River Topels Topeka Old Mexico Iatow

Tosome Talmage Lectures Stir Pamphlet Battle in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvanians rally against Talmage amid disputes over promised lectures in Ridgeway and Wilkinsburg. The Redpath Bureau arranged two talks, canceled after pushback over contract terms and possible Washington relocation. Local stands report a cooling drink trade as weather worsens and a Kansas calf with four eyes becomes a regional curiosity.

Local notices and society items from a distant paper

Dr J He Minney is slated to speak at Liberty Called Weesbyivrian church tomorrow evening. An unsigned communication about a diphthesis map could not be published. Mrs W B Brobsker returns from Tsutchiveva after attending a state meeting of Pseudonta. J G Fleishman, who bought the Oak Ish woolen mill, says Mrs Appleyard is not entitled to consideration and that a prior contract left him unpaid and unfrozen. T C Linn of Sallybury, attorney for Southern Railway, was in Topeka for property interests. Dr A A Willits requests instruction for a lecture titled Sunshine, of how to Enjoy Life.

J. He Minney Liverty Weesbyivrian Church Teriden W. B Brobsker Tsutchiveva Grant Prophetesa J. G. Fleishman Wrs Topeka Linn Horne Madison Buchanan Streets A. A. Willits

Dallas and Return Brtae Santa Fe Room Fare

Travel note shows a round trip fare to Dallas from Santa Fe with one fare for the round trip. It mentions an upcoming lecture titled How to Enjoy fire at Washbuta chapel and details likely pertain to the event venue and schedule. Institutions and place names are implicit from OCR errors.

Dallas Brtae Santa Fx Room Washbuta Chapel

Sixteenth Biennial Unitarian Conference in Washington

Revival preparations for the sixteenth biennial conference of Unitarian and allied churches unfold at Metzerott Hall Washington beginning Monday evening January 21 with United States Senator George F. Hoar of Massachusetts presiding. Notables include Senators Morrill and others, ministers, and international reps from Britain. The movement traces to the Great Awakening and notes that liberal orthodoxy now aligns with early Unitarianism, with historic New England churches now Unitarian.

Jsnsthan i Waris Washinton Metzerott Hall Washington Unitarian United States George Fristin Bowe Mospachusetts Justin 5. Morrill Minot T. Savage Boston BH. E. Bale D. D George Bachelor John Cuckson Edward A. Horton Brooke Berford London Powigo Guitarian Association Nationa Conferenca FR. Carpenter Suviour Adamen Thom Jeferson Milfield Pillmore Holmes Lowell Brysall Curtis New England Jonathan Edwards George Whitefield md Ierowat Thue Congregational Church Paugh Come Massachesetts First Congregational Plymouth Muse Scrooby England First Salem Mass Iet Religious Society Roxbury Theodore Parker John Adams

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