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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1896

Page

6

Ward races and voter irregularities loom in ward meeting

A chaotic report outlines ward officials and candidates sparring over alleged cheating and ballot concerns. References to McMaster and McManter surface amid claims of biased book audits, with discussions of early results, deputy commissioners, and anticipated rulings on contested ballots.

McManter TiHloteen McMaster Pires Pilithet Puprinnot Ulesal McMarter Silver Forbes

RECORDS POLL AT DODGE IN TUSSLE OVER FRAUD SCHEME

A Dodge area issue doubts a Chicago newspaper plan. The Fort county poll reveals confusion and alleged irregularities at a city office. The Portmaster reportedly received patron serials and mislaid records, leaving key questions about the scheme.

Chicago Kame City Times

Fragmented political appeal circulates amid voter card confusion

A garbled cantankerous note from the Republican editor laments voter card shortages and bias while alleging public pressure to vote. The writers claim volunteers hold 20 to 1 distribution margins for men, with several hundred cards allegedly available and plans to press more today.

Aarius Repuidieen Mutmal Pheu Daly

Bets on County Wins Stir Kansas Political Den

A Democratic State Central Committee meeting offered bets on counties Kanes, with "$100" stakes for naming 40 counties that will carry. No bets accepted this forenoon as Homeseekers' Excursions advertised to Missouri and Kansas rail routes with low fares. Weather forecast notes cooler temperatures tonight with a prospect of cooler tomorrow.

Democratic State Central Committee Mittee Kansas Kaneas Wits Topeka

Social events and society notes in Topeka area

A long list of Topeka society attendees and events across the week. Mrs. Gillie Darker Merbert Frees, Miss May Lange, Mr. George W. Kyi, and many locals appear in party plans, visits, dances, and charitable gatherings. Also notes travel plans, marriages, and club activities with dates and venues mentioned.

Willie Birk Frida Saruniay Maris Genlva Gil Berait Ragéra Denmess Minniy Chambertiiz Arntue Tero Berenice de Hub Amie Matthews Hate Hojo Grach Sierne Bate Bickey Gale Hinkey Nanuly Veale Marie Tuvior Lulu Caes Gove Hagers Stine Huesete Giture Petit Milan Desbert Eoiidis Kate Mary Botthet Bete Hayder Brudol Drain Bue Sharkie Foterte Wisent Diac Lordi Albért Patieis Sir Choe Galle Ter Duds Tom Wendt Dik Bont Fonts Karte Kellam Korr Noriwn Joe Mary Bi Turk Alee Spebl Clube Ark Capebeal Shirley Kanes Helene E.W. Pinkston Dash A. Bideworth Codie Point Ken Nurmurt Betparie al Bum Nepeno Street Fripotia Asia Silver Linke Sara Watkiia Mary Balingséettley Triems Uedore J Deuple Ora Hhutie Sheridan Tor Eiskell Aay Dex Tiwarida History Nichtes Diupaee Ki Bamadag Frank Hepvett Helle Tonewow Murprling Thie Sud Dell Parks Mimstallin Michels Shelsevem Colorado Springs Newall Enlectival West Denny Ulrer Davie Barkley Fraseruley Seturdas Mary Sermere W. S Forty Tee Wells Denver Mart Ann Hold Elias Atlee Mary Metittia Carey Minh Telles Gileare Detter

Frivate Restriction Puzzle Report From Reith Bulldog

Fragmentary OCR text notes a private restriction concerning oats for a ewe and mentions evading waste, a race or writ or address at Reith Bulldog. The readable items hint at a legal or procedural notice with obscure wording and place names, but concrete details are inaccessible in the fragment.

Reith

Ex Speaker Crisp Buried Amid Sorrow in Old Home

Ex Speaker Crisp is buried with a large funeral train arriving from Atlanta. Citizens gather at the station as a solemn procession moves to a Methodist church and cemetery. Notables including Hoke Sul and Gen. Clement A. Brann attend, with military escort and local citizens, granting a quiet, ceremonial tribute to the late leader.

Americum Gk Chip Gbk Sermetty Ariante Anitritus Cfty Wretnor Athinkids Sisi Deleeutere Athenta Georgia Tar Renetathin Hoke Sul Beterins Conordieetmnen Chur

Toledo Man Survives Shootout At Church Gathering

A Toledo man and a woman were shot during a church gathering when a man opened fire with a revolver. The assailant wounded his wife and a bystander before turning the weapon on himself. Police recovered the gun and questioned witnesses as bystanders tended to the injured and onlookers fled the scene.

Toledo Thea Weney Sete Mim Rurom Ted Aire Behaldt Nang Naked Foe

Hawthorne kin's daughter dons charity work in New York slums

Mrs Roee Mawthorne Lathrop, daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne, abandons comfort to aid poor cancer victims in a squalid Lower East Side district. She plans a home for curable patients, seeks funding, and works with a trained nurse and friend to establish care.

Muthaniel Hawthorne Roee Mawthorne Lathrop Nathaniel Hawthorne New York Lower East Side Lathrop Fluro Sur Fistsche Shis Thorne George Parons Lathrop Boston Erie Charitahia

Misogynistic essay prompts marital myths and social mores

Fragmented text probes marriage as trap and women’s happiness as illusion, with hostile, humorous tone. It references social expectations, gender roles, and domestic pressures in a dated voice. The piece reads like a theatrical dialogue complaining about courtship and the limits placed on women.

Woman Deep Sea Diver Breaks Barriers in perilous Oceans

Frances N Serehe Werke, wife of Captain Logis Sortho, becomes a pioneering deep sea diver. She trained for a year and twice tested her limits in 627 pound armor, helping recover bodies and studying dangerous wrecks near Florida and Ohio river incidents, while balancing risks and memories of a perilous profession.

Frances N. Serehe Proaphis Frances N. Serchonf Maltimore Ants Ts Borskiv Logis Sortho Univer Stas Iify Inuk Soreho Sércho Cnast Florida Thane Ohio River

M l l u r i e on labor vote

A fragmentary report from New York discusses labor vote tactics around Brysn and Bryans. It mentions moral coercion, employer influence, and predictions that Bryan support will guide workers across eastern and western states, with references to New York elevated rail workers and general labor conduct during campaigns.

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Santa Fe Route Daily Trains and Service Details

Five trains want daily five trains wear daily elegant equipment and routine depot conventions through service east and west through service west fret requests winter lines the most improved tourist travel Minerrellin wise alps information in power room at North Topeka telephone 268 depot foot of Firu witsit telephone 982 W. C. Garvey agent

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