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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1896

Page

3

Hermit of Books County Romantic History

Fragmented OCR text about a romantic history of a solitary hunter named Bear Stockton, with scattered names and places. The readable parts hint at a narrative voice detailing a loner’s life, with scattered references to individuals, locales, and era signals, but most detail is garbled.

Stockton Strecktiun Tigthier Steyemesn Hedeh O Sanilibert Steves Elise Watts Momo Gervais Lea

Unclear damaged text notice with scattered items

Fragmentary OCR reads as civic license and court related notes with dates and names blurred. Key entities are unreadable. no coherent event or outcome clear from the readable fragments.

Ministers Have A Pare Lincoln Park To Be Proved

Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled note about ministers and Lincoln Park with scattered names and dates. It mentions persons such as Marlett and Gaull and implies a protest or examination process. The text is unreadable in parts but hints at a formal proceeding and potential penalties.

Lincoln Park Neil Downs Stes RS Wwe

Military School Drill for Cadet Instruction

Desvenworth boys to be instructed in cadet drill. Ott, Wilston, and others prepare for training with instructors and officers. The program aims to teach discipline and marching routines at the institution.

Desvenworth

War Department and Hunting Party Reports in City Note

Fragmented wartime and local items recount officials from the War Department and others to request bequest of secretary, a deer hunt success near Junction City, and various names tied to events. Includes mentions of a jail break, a diphtheria case, and a suicide in Arkansas City along with scattered quotes and oblique references to funerals and theater.

Junction City Colorado F. Te Drereid S CL Harper Taviduass von Hows Hurl Ward Frank Stout

Atchison Football Team Faces Unclear Opponent Schedule

An obscured report from a country paper mentions Atchison football and notes confusion over opponents and locations. It references local teams, a game in Smith County, fuel prices, and farmers awaiting harvest in a chaotic transcription.

LL SAYS NO FIERCE LAKE FRONT PROTESTS AT NOVEMBER MEETING

Local report recounts Lillian Ru and Dennis facing divorce rumors amid a tense Lake Front protest scene. Names like Cintas and Wall indicate civic figures involved as a court date for the November case looms.

Unclear OCR notices amid railway ads and pamphlet blurbs

Fragmented text shows railway fare notes Missouri Kansas Texas line, local agent contact, and scattered ad copy about books and publications. Mentions several place names such as Kansas City Missouri Fort Scott and Mem and vague references to investors, publishers, and notices without clear events or dates.

Misaouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Novesher G. A Kansas City Missouri Haney City Fort Scott & Mem Pixty Geenery Miami Buteserkire Epaibeu Fea

Road Record Ride Ends in Wheel Challenge

Arthur B. Smith of Linkelts Coeley sets a remarkable 290 mile day, beating the former best by 18 miles. He rode from Wheeling to Gey and back toward Libertyville in 42 miles per hour pace before a weary finish. Despite injuries and fatigue, Smith completed the long wheel run, drawing praise for endurance and speed.

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Towа Defeats Kansas In Hard Fought Hoops Clash

In a game filled with rough play and crowd energy, Towа edged Kansas with key late baskets and strong defense. Stars from both teams traded blows as the crowd watched a tense finish, led by standout performances from Towа’s backcourt and Kansas’ top scorers.

Nebraska Wins Big Over Missouri In Gridiron Duel

Nebraska defeats Missouri in a hard fought game with key plays including a 15 yard gain and a late score. Reporters note admission issues at the grounds and mention New York bellwether actions as part of broader sports and campus events.

New Fok Tne New York Alheieh

Topeka Elevens Triumph and City Football Fracas

In November Topeka Elevens defeated Washburn second seven 10 to 1 at Athletic Park as Lawrence’s Baker team followed with a loss the next day. The Topeka squad, deemed evenly matched, drew praise for a keen display, while a Hiawatha football match produced a protest over a decision and led to field withdrawal after a 41-0 score. Local duck hunting notes and game noun fragments close the report with scattered figures and names.

Batts Mt Athletic Park Topeka Elevan Weshburn Lawrence Baker Gims

Chief Arthur Comes Out and Proclaims Gold Standard

Fragmented OCR text reports on Chief Arthur aligning with the gold standard through a proclamation mockingly titled Proclamatica. Dated Peoria ML Qet 27, the piece references supporters denouncing anti silver sentiments, mentions Wm. Arthur as a presidential candidate, and lists Masonic lodge officials associated with the proclamation.

Detinras Peoria Chreilar Matey Warkinewen United States Et Talis Wenalion Lo Warrane Denise Hebor D. Ryan Faur Sears M. Arthur Sargent

Kansas Man Stabbed by Two Men in Chicago Story

A Leavenworth citizen was assaulted by two men in Chicago near Clark Street and Plisade hills. He was taken to a hospital with knife wounds and a $100 reward is offered for information leading to the capture of his attackers. The Shawnee county fund promises a reward for aiding the conviction of any official or voter involved in unlawful activity. Washington dispatch notes Chairman Butter of the Populist committees traveling to Indians on campaign matters.

Leavenworth Chicago McCarthy Ban Plisade Hills Clark Street Aflver Shawnee County Colevie Hewat Vetlee Pero Peeltting Ubettiie

Santa Fe Route offers superior travel advantages

The Home Road promotes eastbound daily trains with through car service West, free reclining chair cars, the newest sleepers, and improved tourist sleeping cars. Cromwell & Jeffers list tickets and depot details at Topeka foot of First Street. Garvey and Phillips advertise travel information and contacts.

Cromwell & Jeffers Topeka Firth Street Garvey

Love's Hopes Returns From Chicago and Reassures Silver Men

A brief item notes a party or group traveling from Chicago to return with assurances to silver workers or investors. The report highlights renewed confidence and possible market optimism impacting local financial expectations.

Chicago

Dem Leaders Rally as Love Charts 1920s Party Strategy

Dem Derail stip contrat committee chief J Mack Love announces recruiting Pook Rhyeairo to sway national polls. He asserts strong support for Bryan and predicts broad victory in the midwest, while rivals fear a divided vote and Republican countermeasures.

J Mack Love Demderail Stip Love Journal Reporter Bryan Midate Tur Eouininse Beyer Fies Patralizeiun Rapees Hevan Raliinal Committee Tadlaias Tran New York Revan

Ballot Printing Error Sparks Election Alarm in Rural County

A report warns that ballot plates sent from Crane & Co were mispaired across counties causing duplicated names and misordered elector lists. The Democratic and Populist committees scrambled to correct plates and ensure votes would reflect the proper party lines, amid fears of miscast ballots and potential losses for certain candidates. The issue prompted investigation into the printer’s process and whether errors could alter election outcomes.

St. John, Kam Pometa Ula Crang Perry Treta Qwest Platea THANY Cank Emris Bey Ufit Gour Rene Ustin Moseley Lin Fusxion Peoples Party Crane & Co Central Cimemitsoir Aiur Errand Sidnes Hayden Albee Percy Georgy Petts Dhe Payne Morrin James KR Desafits Peps Dugtle Abel Eleetura Gophee W. Creve

Ballot confusion over party ticket blocks in local printing

A local printer faced a misarranged ballot where the Democratic and Populist state tickets were swapped under wrong party headings. To fix it, he unlocked and realigned the blocks so the state tickets and presidential elector names appeared under their proper party designations. The process followed ordinance care, with no error in the corrected ballot.

People's Party

Rush of Corn Continues Amid Last Week of Low Rates

Omaha Nebraska trade circles report a final week of reduced rates across midwestern lines spurring a rush by buyers and merchants. Railroads including Burlington Omaha Missour i Pacific and Red River lines share the load as grain shipments rise for corn while wheat shipments ease. Freight men expect the peak to pass this week and for business to settle back to normal after the rush.

Omaha Nob Abioyers Siteri Dirs Burlinetot Bikhieri Tnjon Pacific Missour Parle Redk Talindope Nebraska

Jury orders $106000 payment in life policy case

In San Francisco on Get 27 a U S circuit court held Mutuat Life Insurance Co of New York must pay Mrs Neill Phinney a judgment exceeding $100,000 with interest. The insurer failed to honor a $94,000 policy on Glyn Phinnex after a prior suit by the widow, which was appealed and remanded. Clerk Hopkin’s writ issues are described as improper and the record notes the writ was not served.

Matus Life Insurance Company San Francisco Mutuat Life Insurance Company of New York Neill Phinney Wis Susin United States Circuit Glyn. Phinnex St. M. Hopkins Washington

Buried in Silks A Supposed Pauper Wore Fine Clothes

An inquest in Cincinnati Virginia Rivers aged 74 died from strangulation after being found with silk garments, silks and jewelry in a trunk. A resident of Soldier's Home Hiveux and Sandunky faced charges or involvement as the valuables were removed. Watson keeping up the row in Thomem Ga reported on political tensions as Wittsur spoke about vice presidential candidacy and Populist support amid claims of betrayed leaders. Depew declined to join the western trip but may attend the national committee meeting.

Cincinnati Ceraners Virginia Rivsus Hiveux Sandunky Watson Thomem Thomas E. Wittsur Lincolnton Ines Georgia Ite

Supreme court sustains withdraw request from War Baer

The court today upheld the secretary’s refusal to permit War Baer, the sole Populist president at Sector, to withdraw after an application filed. Details remain unclear as the document is incomplete and portions are unreadable.

Columbus Get Supreme Court Ptaime Baer

Market Report From Chitney Wheat Drops As Markets Slump

The day opens with weak wheat prices and heavy selling as northwest arrivals weigh on the market. Liverpool cables are dull, December trades at 697 1/2, with a cautious tone persisting through oats and provisions as prices ease on light activity and modest declines across grain and meat sectors.

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January pork market slips amid grain trends

The report shows January pork open at 4.50 and falling to 145, with January spareribs opening five lower at 2424. Hog receipts totaled about 21,500 against 15,500 the day before, while total cattle, calves, and sheep activity remained steady to weaker. Wheat and corn futures appear weak to mixed, with dull demand noted in The Kansas City and Chicago markets.

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