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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1896
Page
3
Fifty years ago a playful column recalls the old practice of writing in a quirky squint of letters and phrases. The faded text hints at local figures and past events, with names muddy but the tone of reminiscence clear.
The text claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla surpasses all blood purifiers, noting it won a medal at the World’s Fair of 1893 and boasts fifty years of cures, while imitators fail to match its record.
A garbled report mentions arrests and trials, with scattered names and places. It references a woman witness, Foremetlin of Hoswville, and a Monty of local figures, plus vague notes about July traces and unrelated names and dates.
Public notice advertises a homes seekers excursion to Santa Fe via the Santa Fe route with tickets at a reduced fare. Event at Fridas on a Friday morning. appearances by local agents and rally plans noted. the leaflet touts travel and sale of goods, including remedy advertisements and a guarantee on refunds.
Unclear OCR text reports robbers at a resort site in Garden City and North Lawrence with scattered names. It mentions a strange keg find and various names and incidents, but details are fragmentary and obscured by garbled words. The brief notes indicate a wave of criminal activity and local sightings amid confusing street references.
An elderly veteran, J Coulter, recently back paid, died in Leavenworth this week after a troubling period. Found dead in his bed at the hotel, the inquest noted sadness amid celebratory joy, reflecting a tragic end linked to pension matters.
Fragmented OCR describes a county case involving McPherson and others in a muddled sequence. Mentions a meeting, a court round, and cautions about a producing procedure. The text references names Giese and Green, with unclear events and a celebratory note amid confusion.
Diphtheria forces closure of one school in Atchison and prompts quarantine measures for about 480 nearby homes. Authorities urge keeping children home while health officials, led by local leaders, work to contain the outbreak as the illness advances and a plan to sanitize the town progresses.
In a fragmentary report from Niswton the prom train incident draws attention as investigators note possible connections to a Looming danger. The mystery involves names and places such as Leadinetot Trem Gpe and Se 7 Veet RUKY, with confusion surrounding the conductor and Bennett’s theories.
A fragmented report describes a doomed couple in a grim incident near Olia operations. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a double tragedy tied to a broader event or meeting. Police or officials have yet to clarify the exact sequence and names involved.
A garbled note reports a Sabetha veteran facing a long delay and a nominal $12 prize with various amounts mentioned. The fragment mentions penalties, a pile city line, and a dismissed prosecution tied to terminal issues, but details are unclear.
A Salina resident was cited for a trivial offense after police stopped a vehicle. The report names Frank McCabe and Hare of the First Ward as involved parties and notes a dispute over fuel and lead penalties.
Fragmented OCR text reports a fatal accidental discharge killing T. Kenner, a longtime resident, at a game in progress. It mentions Be wall sent to Jali, and names Bees Make Hocey in a house Ontawa and Bee sprig a swarre of these Judged Under the siding of the Weatsie of J. Beslky's house.
A long fragment details Friday’s school program with orations by Nellie Ell, Alice Wilkow, Fred Geitner, and many others. It notes president roles, secretary announcements, and a range of student speakers, prizes, and recitations at Flarrieon school activities.
New York October 11 seeks injunction to restrain sale of Catholic prayer books by Catholic Publishing Co alleging copyright and misrepresentation. It cites damages from alleged copying of plates and lists prices from 6 to 75 cents each, with names of local figures involved in the case.
French rider Constant Huret completes a dramatic indoor long distance event covering 645 miles 1310 yards with remarkable pacing. Reported as a world record attempt, the feat drew extensive spectator attention and featured onlookers and officials noting the conditions and pacing.
Washburn defeated Haskell Indiana 8 to 0 at Aviva Park amid a high tempo game marked by frequent fumbles. Key plays included a Vertell punt into the end zone recovered by Keeler for a Washburn touchdown, with Wendell and Klclerd contributing later scores. Several players were injured. umpire was Washburne Fias, with White of Haskell as referee. Obits and local notices follow.
Fragmented, garbled OCR portrays a political rally scene with references to Bryan, Palmer, and Buckner. Readable phrases describe heckling, labeled supporters, and confusion over candidate loyalties during a speech on a special presidential train.
Odds ran high as bettors placed large wagers on William Jennings Bryan carrying Illinois Indiana or Ohio in a political race. A crowd at the Great Northern Hotel witnessed multiple bets including 1600 dollars on Bryan to carry several states with figures expressed by St. Louis and New Orleans backers.
A chaotic report notes an elector deserting a political ticket, with scattered references to local figures, a fracture incident involving Mrs. J. Goring, and various travel and bridge construction notices, all embedded in a garbled 19th century newspaper fragment.
A fragment describes election returns read from a tent near the Jovutiol building. It mentions Associated Charities and a call for clothing donations to aid the Avencintel Charities. It warns about dangers of drug abuse and the need for care and restraint in public conduct.
A uniformed McKinley marching club from Elwood Ind led a delegation into Canton for a ceremonial visit to the McKinley home. The crowd cheered as Robinley appeared on the porch and speakers from Major Samuel Carter to local leaders addressed the gathering amid parade wagons and banners.
The Santa Fe Route ad promotes the Home Road as superior for travelers wishing to go east or west daily. It touts through car service, improved sleeping cars, faster trains, and enhanced dining and compartment options. The notice directs readers to Cromwell & Jeffers in North Topeka for tickets and details. Cars feature vestibulated services to Chicago and St Louis with connections via Burlington Route.
Readable lines show a broad market report covering wheat cattle oats and oil with references to Chicago and European markets. Mentions of crops futures, receipts, prices and influences from weather conditions. Names of regions and generic market terms appear throughout.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear event, person, or organization to summarize. No identifiable entities or facts are readable enough to form a factual card.
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