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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1898
Page
7
Fragmentary account mentions torture, a Wallace expert and hookkeeper in an office, and a vague scene with books, fainting, and a paper described during a tense afternoon. Names and places are unclear, with garbled text complicating a clear event or outcome.
The text lists church events and sermons across multiple venues including People's Church, Calvary Chapel, and St. Hurick of Washtale. It notes pastors delivering sermons, revival meetings, Sunday school, prayer services, and evening evangelistic events with times hinted for Sunday and weekday gatherings.
Washington October 2 Solicitor General John I Richards who led the government side in the Jelot Traffic association case before the supreme court has been the subject of favorable comment from court bench and bar after reading the full record on the effect of interstate commerce law on railroads. The decision in the Transmissouri case held that the law applies to railroads and prohibits all agreements in restraint of interstate trade and commerce. The outcome of the case remains uncertain, but it is urged that competition and regulation will shape future legislation as states and Congress address monopolies and rates. Also included is a local testimonial about the efficacy of Chamberlains Cough, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
In Atlanta on October 2 Wimn Shocktey, a former Auburn, Ga. resident, attacked J. D. Bishop and wounded Mrs. Thomas at his car. He fled toward a station, sought police aid, and allegedly severed Mrs. Bishop’s heel in the action. The assailant was pursued and arrested after Sheewley identified him to authorities. Governor Atkinson was contacted for protection during the incident.
The Trim Consolidated Mining and Milling Company of Atchison is chartered with capital stock of 500000. Offices will be in Atchison and Kansas City, while operations occur in Salmon City, Idaho. Directors include Charles Knight M Knight D Miller T W Kent John T Bittins and Eugene Brooks. The report also notes a typhoid fever scare among a local figure and political remarks by party managers.
Fragmentary classified text showing ad requests for clothing stock, household goods, and services. Notes scarce details, but references wanted items like clothing, medicine, and household wares. Mentions locations and names in a garbled 19th or early 20th century newspaper classifieds section.
An OCR filled with mixed business promises and real estate ads mentions profits from investments, a Nashville address, and numerous rental listings. It also lists Furnished and unfurnished rooms, multiple houses for rent, and real estate for sale across Topeka and surrounding areas, with various contact points and incomplete details.
Real estate ads offer farms, ranches, city lots, and houses for sale or rent in Topeka and surrounding counties. Listings include 1 acre suburban farms, river bottom tracts, and multiple room houses with modern conveniences. Brokers advertise prices, terms, and numerous properties across Kansas avenues and wards.
A scattered OCR batch shows want ads seeking young men for law offices and Publishing or sales work, plus female mailers and waitstaff roles. Listings mention urban addresses like Dearborn and Chicago, with various short notes on pay, travel, or training but many fragments are garbled.
The text provided is heavily garbled and unreadable, with numerous misspellings and incomplete phrases. No clear people, places, dates, or events can be determined to form a concise newspaper card summary.
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