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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1896
Page
3
In a recent incident Sohn Mowery and Hill Cook exchanged shots in a duel described as brief by witnesses. No injuries were reported, and authorities are reviewing details and potential charges as the event unfolds.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a domestic dispute involving Mowery accusing Cook of estranging his wife. The text references legal actions, personal accusations, and surrounding remarks about family relations and marital strain amid unclear chronology.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a Lyon County burglary report under Sheriff O Genser. Names and details are garbled but reference Cap Saree Ewo and Cap Saree Ewo of Them with mentions of Praporia and Tom O Conner. unable to determine full facts or locations.
Police report multiple suspects connected to a Wichita shooting as officers pursue charges. Names and roles appear inconsistently in OCR text, but one man identified as Capers faces arrest alongside others in a case tied to a January incident. Authorities state the investigation remains active with further detentions possible.
The News reports inquiries about wheat sown in Reno County and nearby areas show the crop will be planted at lower rates than last year due to the low wheat prices and variable conditions. Farmers fear a reduced harvest, with local demand and disheartened sentiment affecting plans. the piece notes economic pressures and notes partial city mentions and local events as context.
New York September 1 James Wakt y Sullivan’s backer offered 310000 for a private match with Corbett who said he is willing to accept. Corbett has wired decline for the moment to engage. Other general sporting news noted.
Rumor suggests an attempted rematch between Corpett and Sharezey after a disputed finish. Speculation centers on a possible setup for a future bout with officials discussing venue and conditions.
In Wilkesbarre a large group competed in professional and amateur events. Notable finishes included Walters Lane second in a 1:44 mile and Jasper among top chasers with strong showings from Masse events and Hastings Merritt and Barnes in subsequent matches. Local runners and riders gathered for the season's decisive meet as teams from Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Boston and other cities posted results across multiple heats and scores.
Fragmented passage discusses constipation medicines and medical remedies with garbled phrases. Mentions a cloth bound silver copy and a sale listing with unclear details. The text appears to blend medical admonitions with an obscure book description and a street address reference.
Yesterday's game saw FC Graw erring costly, with Corbett replacing Pond in the stretch and allowing one hit as visitors struggled. Attendance was noted, score tied to Cleveland. Indianapolis game details and multiple batteries listed, including Gasle, Schetver, and others across dates and teams.
Charles S. Exitott announces a competition offering multiple prizes to the best appearing entries from firemen. The event invites participation by fire companies and warns entrants to display neat uniforms and orderly lines.
A Democratic judicial convention in this city named Judge J. P. Hindman as the nominee for the eastern district of the northern division. The resolutions praised independence from partisan politics and urged voters to honor Hindman as a competent, honest, and trustworthy candidate. The convention, chaired by W. Julian and secretary P. Suickland, adjourned after confirming Hindman as the Populist choice.
James Feenan of Birneley cottage, Oskiant, is severely burned in a morning blaze that destroyed his home. His dog Del alerted him as flames worsened, attempting to shield him before Feenan was found near the bed and rushed to hospital in critical condition. The blaze, sparked by a powder explosion, left the building a pile of ashes.
A garbled report notes Bourke Cockran’s visit to Minneapolis for a public gathering. The text mentions a parade route, attendance, and references to alleged conspiracies involving figures such as Tynan, with unclear details about participants and outcomes.
A Kansas City agent introduces a large book titled Suep Shats in South Missouri free with postage paid. The work claims to offer accurate views of the region’s topography and products for investors and settlers, aiding expansion in the Missouri south corridor. Also noted is a Michigan speech by W Edwards expected to be introduced. The text mentions a train leaving at 3 o’clock for Wakaru.
The battleship Terex ran aground at the harbor mouth during entry at 5:2, striking a rock. Tugboats moved to refloat her, but the heavy vessel proved difficult to tow and anchored in shallow water with depth about two fathoms near the bow. The ship was examined and found uninjured despite the impact.
President Diaz opened the new congress delivering the annual address. Cash revenues for the fiscal year reached 350 million, the largest total yet. The year closed June 30 with a surplus of about four and a half million dollars, now exceeding six million.
Chicago reports a cupboard topple in the Ogden school ante room causing loud glass breaking sounds that terrified pupils and sent them fleeing. No deaths, but many children suffered bruises and trampling as rumors of a tie in prost circulated amid the scare.
The report outlines a price strength across commodities with corn and wheat rising on strong receipts and exports. Cattle and hog markets show steady to firmer tones with packer demand lifting prices. Sheep receipts and overall market activity are noted, alongside Kansas City grain and livestock quotes.
Fragmentary OCR shows traders watching heavy moves and market actions. Mentions stakeholders and groups with unclear organization. Trade tensions appear implied, with references to workers and representations.
A fragmented report shows Chicago wheat and corn futures fluctuating with December wheat slipping while pork and sugar prices move. New York and Liverpool exchange notes indicate weak conditions for wheat and firmer but mixed signals for corn and oats as market activity contends with seasonally lower demand.
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