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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1896

Page

5

Public report on Y.M.C.A. activities and meetings

A lengthy recount of YMCA work including many meetings with attendance figures and statistics. The document details state secretary notes from February to September, mentions leaders, inventories, and organizational methods, and quotes sermons and prayers tied to youth outreach and church renewal. The text references international and national figures, discusses patterns of participation, and notes broader religious revival themes in the era.

Surrew Italy Tana Denibes

Betting Odds and Untold Bets Stir a Crowded City Scene

A jumble of betting figures and names fills the page as wagers swirl around a town event. Key players, venues, and amounts surface in scattered phrases, with references to Montana, Clark, and a Fifth Avenue hotel amid a chaotic ledger of odds and actions.

York PTT Ds ReMi Testo Decet Delimontoo Smtratene Kellers Crowls Meltinies Doom Joebh Unkean Mada Aiirnast Clark Tr van Eald Fifth Avenue Mark Ofori Rama Crionel Swords

Bennett and Bennett A Tale of Paris and Fame

The text chronicles the weariness of Bennett aboard a Paris bound voyage and her distant past in theater, noting a recent command from a prominent agent and her years of stage work with Foohuian productions. A brief biographical sketch hints at earlier roles and a shift toward a shorter, more private life.

Paris Mies Bennett Foohuian Rickard Mansfeld

Battle painting bought for Sawnee County by Mrs Burns

Mrs Ross Burns paid $1,000 for a painting titled The Battle of the Blue and donated it to Sawnee County. The artwork by Repiamin T. Misha depicts a landscape and was presented at a ceremony with remarks by Captain Joseph G. Water and Lt. Hess Bara. The event included presentation exercises and a ball at Lincoln Point.

Ross Burns Sawnee County Rote Shite Tripelis Courzio Mra Bette Mand Joseph G. Water Hess Bara Lencoin Repiamin T. Misha

Santa Fe Route Promises Superior Travel Comfort

The Home Road of trade offers refined east and west routes with enhanced sleeping cars and streamlined depots. Cromwydl & Jeffers advertise North Topaka access and contact details for reservations via phone at the depot, agent Garvey.

Ishity Cromwydl & Jeffers Pea North Topaka Leephone Wi Fitch Qarvey

Kepford Accepts Independent Party Message in KansAss

A. E. Kepford writes an acceptance letter to members of the Independent Party in Kansas. The document discusses party policy, tax, administration, and opposition, with references to figures such as Lew Qiding and Gov. Hewes. The piece notes political tension and calls for support for reform and state governance.

A. E Kepfond Hn. W. B. Webstersky Indepenaait Pyrix Ay Samimatinn Weneek Tekyt Kansas Monsae Peters Maine Betas Pune Carponenti Ealigions Kamora

Sedgarick County Republicans face internal rifts and debates

Fragmented reports describe GOP tensions in Sedgarick County with factional strikes and contested nominations. A county meeting voted on leadership choices as candidates from the Republican slate maneuver for influence. Debates planned on October 19 cover finance and party direction, while national figures discuss aligned topics.

Free Silver and Parade Moves in Harpend Clt Mill Sale

A fragment describes a October event with free treats and a campaign float, noting stalls and a public lunch. It mentions the removal of Babcock & Frost, dealers in music goods, to 11 East Seventh.

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Topeka News Snapshots and Local Happenings Mixed

A rambling Topeka items column reports varied happenings from Rochester to Topeka, noting weather, social events, political notes, school and church affairs, plus street news. Mentions include J B Dontyson’s return, a public concert, a new church, a street bridge, and local civic meetings.

Free Canton Excursion For Santa Fe Employes To Chicago

Santa Fe announces a free excursion for its employes to Chicago. The trip starts Wednesday with workers from Topeka possibly joining. The train runs to Chicago via Canton, returning after a Sunday demonstration on October 24.

Canton Santa Fe Chicago Canvans HumBer Topeka Chicaso Senta Fs Company Chiekso Chicas Sanunday

The APE ROUTE Travel Offers Superior Adantages

The Home Route touts five daily trains with elegant equipment and top class dining. It highlights fastest times, depot connections, car service west, and sleeper trains, directing readers to Cromwell & Jetters for tickets and information.

Trilon Cromwell Piet Ofice Rourt North Topetts Gepel Fir Street Lelophione W. G.garves

Vanderbilt Drives Out Daily in Newport

Mr. Goreliie Vanderbilt and Mrs. Van derbilt were seen driving through the rain in Newport. They spoke of no winter plans, and the condition and strength of Mr. Vanderbilt were noted as unsteady while he goes about daily duties in the city.

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Vespuccian Club Event Notice at East Seventh Street

Removed Babcock and Freet dealers in music to 11 East Seventh Street. The Vespuccian club meets with Mrs John Curve jand at 1226 Quincy Street on Thursday October 22.

Babcock & Freet East Seventh Street Vespuccian Club Mert Thireday John Curve Quincy Street

Local Notes From North Topeka And Nearby Communities

A mixed North Topeka page itemizes upcoming events, residents returning from Atchison and Kansas City, training announcements, a cycling party to Fidemynite, and social notes. It mentions Mrs J A Bid­er’s return, Mr J De Putney’s moving day, and a dinner dance with plans for a gala. The piece also records church services, a police autumnal service at Kihese Avenue Methodist, and a new book on Missouri scenery by the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis railroad.

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