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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1896
Page
7
A garbled notice promotes classifed ads for ants rents sit stations real estate auction sales and other classifieds. The text urges readers to use the columns for assistance and invites all to participate, claiming local publications provide a public listings service.
Readable fragments show a brief notice about line-ad rates for May, indicating a five cent per line charge and weekly billing terms. No additional context or names are clear from the text.
The readable lines mention advertising entries with prices and products but many words are garbled. It notes at least one coupon style item and several vendor references. The exact items, prices, and names are unclear due to OCR errors.
From Little Rock Sept 14 the complete returns from all counties are in but incomplete for the governor contest. The report lists Democratic and Republican totals with Whipple and Nelson receiving votes. Total votes cast reach about 126,158 with tax note mentioned and mentions Claras and Miller in related totals.
Complaints will be filed before the Interstate Commerce Commission by officials led by President Dantel Hesly of the currency board to investigate alleged trespass and hard coat claims against coal trust activities. County attorneys and agents will present evidence while preparations proceed for quick action, with hearings set for late September and mentions of political reactions in Baker County.
Sept 15 Chicago reports upheaval as water quality concerns threaten city schools. Officials fear impure supplies could endanger students amid outbreaks of fever and diphtheria, prompting risk assessments across all districts and calls for decisive action by education authorities.
A report notes a flight machine tested with questions about its safety and reliability. It mentions anticipated test results and a Schotner test planned for today if winds are favorable.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe financial terms and shipments in San Francisco. References to coins, rents, wheat, exchange data, and discounting rates appear with unclear figures and inconsistent phrasing. No coherent narrative or identifiable individuals are legible.
North Topeka society pages recount visits and greetings. Esterstock residents and Boling guests mingle, Jim Davis from St Joseph visits, and various locals attend church and social events. A Modern Woodmen group celebrates, and notes on charity socials, schooling, and upcoming meetings fill the day.
Crow delegation arrives in Chicago to trade and view city sights. Their leaders, including Holds-the-Sa-Tes, display attire and adopt urban customs as they tour, while members from Crow community prepare for cattle trade and market interactions.
In a puzzling local note, three shops in Soorutaas face uncertainty as private bans fail to deter activity. Officials report unclear outcomes with mixed signals from involved parties, leaving residents awaiting further guidance and potential storefront changes.
Fragmented report describes a fatal shooting in a Lawrence rooming house on Massachusetts street. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate a woman died from wounds after a disturbance. Authorities and witnesses are referenced with uncertain names and places in the surrounding text.
Mixed cattle receipts and westerns steady to higher amid light trading. Texas steers and native cows show modest gains as wheat futures edge up with May and Dec futures opening firmer. Packers and feeders note solid demand while rain and slow conditions temper trading across region.
The report covers wheat and corn futures in New York with prices steady to higher for October and December contracts amid strong export demand. Chicago notes show shorts increasing and cash business steady as traders assess supply. European and Midwestern markets reflect rising orders and cautious sentiment.
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