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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1896

Page

3

K. U. Football Team Reads Cowan in Charge Amid Schedule

Lawrence Sept 1 Coach Cowan again directs K U football as schedule announced for the season. The team will meet Ottawa university on McCook field in the opener and later face Denver Athletic, College of Emporia, Birdland College, and Iowa in a demanding slate. Several veterans and many new men reported, with Sanderson returning as Cowan medalist and future star prospects highlighted.

Lawrence Gohd Hanens Mate University Tate Burt Hamill Tom Hester Grimm Crooks Kennedy Wehool Walker Ester Angier Ackie Pratt Wil Hanson Pope Wall Bee Pennestrania Tdyormity Dad Will Baine Braskell Institute Obester Dunn Walveraity i Guy Simpeon Tackien Sanderson Cowan Hector Cowen Youraveil Eguin Coaets Will Matteson Carwity Coran C. K. Willamain George Pater McCook Ottawa University Lene Ottawa Mettool Otoher A-College of Emporia Mc- Cook Birdland College Denver Athletic Denver University Iowa

Thanksgiving grid notes for Doane and Minnesota clash

November events list Doane College football at McCook Field and a Thanksgiving Day game against Minnesota. Other items mention Kurkes CH and Jushawkers versus Tixers, with possible play at Karsus Cly jteb and Tolloring the Thanksgiving cur game references.

Nebraska University McCook Feild Doane Calieze McCook Fed Tixers Kurkes Karsus Cly Jteb University of Minnesota

Topeka Beats Hamilton 4 1 In Straight Baseball Inning Summary

Topeka won three straight strategy games against Hamilton last week and completed the Saturday game in nine innings. Nichol pitched for Topeka with Alles for Hamilton. Scoring shows Topeka 4 Hamilton 1. Fielding notes list Getenan Sawyer Cooley Mecks and others with no major errors.

Topeka Fluea Hamilton Nichole Alles Forded Rays Getenan Sawyer Cooley Mecks Stwis

Gen Porter for Cabinet If McKinley Is Elected He Will Get a Place

New York reports on good authority that General Horace Porter, a stalwart of the party, is slated for a cabinet post if McKinley is elected. Porter, longtime president of Pullman Palace Car Co, is a noted public speaker and favored by Wall Street figures, with strong ties to Major McKinney. He is also linked to leadership roles at St Louis and San Francisco Rail Fund Co.

Gen. Porter McKinley New York Horace Porter McKinsey General Porter Union League Club Tringe Vanderbilts J. Pierpont Morgan Geo. M. Pullman Wall Street Major McKinney Mtr Pullman's Palace Car Company St. Louis

Bryso Leedy Cink Hold Two Business Meetings

The officers of the club announce two upcoming business meetings to discuss community interests and organizational plans as reported by the State Journal.

Bryso-Leedy Cink pLeedy Bree Silver Flaynbeng Club

Sand Wading Fad Captures Wichita Amid Amused Spectators

In Wichita on September 22, crowds gathered under Mayle street bridge to watch the sand wading craze. Prominent social figures joined the activity, cheering as participants trudged through the desert-like sand for hours. Believers claim sand wading improves circulation and eases rheumatism, while spectators note its novelty and healthful exercise. The riverbed near Morris Street grows muddy as cooler weather nears.

Wichita Mayle Street Satel Morris Street

Queer Case Ends in Sumner County Court Over Mortgaged Wheat

A strange district court case arose from a damage dispute between Anderson Gray and Riggs relating to stray livestock. Burt Chiral posted a $1000 bond and mortgaged Gray's wheat to secure himself, while Gray mortgaged wheat to J E Carr and Syl Dixon. The appeal revealed a defect in the bond, invalidating the mortgage and bond, leading to dismissal and freeing the plaintiff from costs and double payment fears.

Sumner Gray J. E. Carr Syl Dixon Burchinal Ve. Carr Burchinal Buredibial

Leavenworth Carnival Preparations Under Way

Leavenworth September 21 Citizens work on Apple Carnival promotions architects and printers prepared large posters for posting in towns and post offices and distributed to business houses and railroads for wider reach Carnival envelopes and handbills will be printed and shared with business houses and Atchison plans include a $100 bid for a Maple Leaf depot area arch as part of the event effort other lines promise entries and route support for the celebration.

Leavenworth Railronds Lusineas Atchison Billd & Bizarch

Quarantine Placed On Texas Fever Stockyards

Parsond Sept 21 Prisco yards Miamont and MK and T yards at Oswego quarantined after shipments allegedly from Indian semsiey. Cattle fever not confirmed but deemed preventative. Quarantine directed by J. W. Johnson, state stock sanitary commission chairman. Texas fever spreading in Cherokee County due to cattle drives violating law.

Prisco Miamont Oswego Beine Cherokee County

Wolf Chase Drive Across River Planned by Gaebbert

Atchison reports John Gaebbert organizing a wolf chase across the river. Wolves are to be driven onto a large culvert above the bridge where they will not swim. Gaebbert notes bottoms near the lines teem with four legend milasaries and claims no chicken house remains un-raided. He has sent over two hundred fowls in the last two weeks with neighbors following suit.

Atchison John Gaebbert Gabbert Ines Gubbert

Fort Scott Normal Sold to Company Change in Management

Fort Scott reports the Kansas Normal college will enter the possession of a company that plans to push the school to the front while preserving its strong reputation. The current faculty stays and new departments will be added. Insurance Lodge case settled in Fort Scott with details from Sept. 21.

Fort Scott, Rept Kan— Sas Normal College Insurance Lodge Fort Scott Sept Shas, Stichabt of Burlington Kan South Missouri Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad Co South Missouri I Morrow Naueas Avenue

Settlement in Arsenfits dispute ends with $1590 paid

The Order of Select Arsenfits settled by compromise the $208 insurance amount carried by the plaintiff’s wife at her death, with the lodge objecting to paying due to alleged heart disease and fraudulent admission. The settlement totaled $1,590 plus costs. The news item also briefly notes the death of Dr. J. M. Hodge of Abilene, a Kansas political figure, and other local happenings including Santa Fe hay cutting, scarlet fever exposure in Abilene, automatic turntable construction in Argentine, and Fort Scott waterworks materials delivery.

Kxige Costa

Prank Janus for Silver Inexorable Banker Stance

Frank James the ex bandit and Jesse James's brother is a strong silver advocate in Kentucky. He works at the Standard theater and helps promoter Sit Chinn at the fairgrounds while opposing Bryan. James urges free coinage, denounces Wall Street control, and says he would take up arms if needed to end the monetary monopoly.

Janus St. Louis Frank James Jesse James Frank Standard Theater Sit Chinn Fair Grounds Chinn Jack Ching Kentucky Fad Butler James United States Sam Qilline Bryan Jesse Matey Wall Street

Electric gospel wagon to memorialize Rev S J Knapp

Rev E B Knapp of the Baptist Church of the Redeemer seeks subscriptions for a gospel wagon memorial to his father the late Rev S J Knapp. The vehicle will be electric with a motor and machinery to move without horses and include a platform for preaching on weekdays and seating for ten with folding area. Officials expect a month to mature plans and a cost around 1?4. The electric wagon would be unique globally.

New York EB. c. Knapp The Baptist Church of the Redeemenr J. Knapp Knapp

Massacre of Armenians at Egin Sparks Fear of Fresh Bloodshed

Constantinople reports 600 Armenians killed in Egin within the Vuayet of Kharput after Kurdish attacks on the Armenian quarter. Houses burned and many fled to safety as authorities cite Armenian fire in Turkish areas as provocation. No full details yet. A special cabinet meets in Armenia to plan defences.

Constantinople Egin Armen Iane Armenia

Armenian address to the sultan urged protection amid Turkish-Russian talks

The report notes Jardanelles fortifications inspected by Russian General Tschikatschev suggesting a Turkish Russian defensive understanding. Artin Pasha is tasked with reconciling the government with Armenians, as Armenians reportedly consider sending an address to the sultan for protection and condemn aggression.

Jardanelles Tschikatschev Turkey Russia Artim Pasha Thelne

A Bicycle That Will Fly From Brooklyn Inventor Claims Flight to Europe

In New York on September 21 an inventor from Moscow named Oscar Creymann says a bicycle with eight steel wings weighing 85 pounds can fly any distance. He asserts Europe in two days and reports patent officials in Washington find the plans impressive. Creymann is aided by Miss Schwardt in Brooklyn and is preparing a trial soon.

Europe New York Brooklyn Washington Oscar Creymann Moscow Russia Rueht Miss Schwardt

Carlists Make Headway in Madrid Amid Rising Tension

The Carlist agitation advances with organizational growth and renewed activity. The Meraldu publishes Don Carlos interview accusing Spain of fakbness in dealings with the United States, claiming one situation parallels the 1868 revolution and that Carlists are fully armed and ready to rise at the signal.

Madrid Meraldu Today Don Carlos Spain United States

Reblling charges questioned by I C C in Northwestern rail lines

The Interstate Commerce Commission investigates rebilling claims against railroads in the Northwestern territory. D O Ives of the Kansas City St. Joie line admitted rebilling the through rate to a limited extent. George H Crosby and William Hopkins denied rebilling by their lines.

Chicago Interstate Commerce Commission D. O. Ives Kansas City Joel Counell Burlinton Road George H Crosby Burlingian & Missouri River Lines Nebraska WM. Hopkins Minneapolis & St. Louia Rosd

Leedy Delays Speech Stop Causes Carbondale Trip

A. W. Leedy, a Republican candidate for governor, missed his planned Santa Fe through train to Carbondale due to a two minute delay. He secured an order from Santa Fe official Mrr. Burd to stop the train at the station, then left Topeka at 12 08 for Carbondale.

A. W. Leedy Guvernor Carbondale A. A. Hurd Sante Fe Leeds Topeke Woralne Carbondele Neay Santa Fe Ninth Street Mr. Lewdy Leedy Mrr Burd

Not An Eye Was Dry As Odd Fellows Welcome

In Dallas Texas on September 21 Governor Charles A Culter son welcomed the visiting sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with a brief address. Orphans and widows of members sang an ode bringing many to tears. The grand lodge opened its first session and a reunion of grand past representatives was planned for tomorrow.

Dallas Tex Sovervisn Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Charles A. Culterson Texas Odd Fellows of Texas

Emir of Dongola Surrender Request Sent from Cairo

Sir Herbert Kitcheners message to Wad-Hishura calls for surrender of the defeated Dongola sultanate leader and followers. Anglo Egyptian expedition troops have crossed to the west bank of the Nile except for the cavalry and the camel corps.

Emir Dongola Cairo Herbert Kitchener Wad-Hishura Eile Bien West Bank The Nile Vumel

Dallas Search Fails for Anarchist Joseph Bestman

Local authorities comb Dallas and Galveston for Chicago anarchist Joseph Bestman without finding him. Also reported: Bob Fitzsimmons arrested in New York on a grand jury indictment over a prize fight consent. Seaboard Line restores passenger rates effective October 1, with competing lines not meeting the cuts. An advertisement touts Hughes Installment House at 107 E Fifth Street offering cheap payments on carpets lamps and more.

Dallas Tex Josebn Bestman Chicago Galveston Serch Bob Fitzsimmons New York Robert Fiteximamong Grand Jury Guage James J. Corbett Hughes’ Reliabie B. W. Hughes Fifth Street Pustotlioe

Pensions Will Grow Less Says Commissioner Murphy

Commissioner Murphy reports 44 247 new or restored pensioners over the year with 2 303 deaths and 1 141 re marriages among losses totaling 44 056. Net gain 184. disbursements fall to 138 514 761. Pension claims pending 495 664. Estimates for next year repeat 170 million plus. Prosecutions discouraged. aims to codify pension laws. 601 pensioners in Germany.

Murphy Washington Dominic L Lestal Congress Ithough Gerfeally State Department United States Germany Pam

Texas Republicans claim strong ground in fight for Congress

Washington reports Texas leaders push to press the contest to the end with fusion talks reportedly advancing among Republicans and Populists, McKinley supporters, and silver party figures. Green credits a state canvass showing Populists outnumber silver Democrats and predicts winning at least five House seats. The west and south are noted as strong for Bryan or McKinley depending on region, with Chicago set for campaign focus before Election Day.

Washington, Hom E. H. R Green Republican State Committee of Texas New York Pabcock Republican Congression Campaign Babcock Texas Hie Healy McKinley Watson Green Stevens Silver Party Colorado Apale West Missouri River Bryan Apsley South Initia Hingis Michigan Oho Minnesota Iowa Chicago

Loyal Mention and Legal Actions Among Local Residents

Rosa M Bennett sues R H Watermen in district court over a 52h note. Wm P Leliard seeks divorce from Anna A Leinara, alleging desertion since 1900. Rhode Island Mortage Trust Company sues Geo L Epps in district court over a $1600 promissory note. Rev A C Young of the University of Ann Arbor is in town promoting the Woman's Board of Missions and will speak at First Christian Church. Note promotes Hall's Hair Renewer for scalp health.

Rosa M. Bennett District Court R. H. Watermen Wm. P. Leliard Anna Leinara Rhode Island Mortence Trust Company Geo. L. Epps Rev A.C. Young University At Ann Arbor Mich Woman's Board of Missions First Christian Church

Swiss Stupidity Sparks Outrage Over American

A Swiss incident reports George F. Curtis of the United States being detained at Grindelwald hotel in Interlaken. He was jailed, searched, and his belongings seized before release after a police director arrived from Bern. The affair prompts a diplomatic protest as Curtis faced accusations of criminal status and questioned passport and introduction letter authenticity.

Berne Switzerland George F. Curtis Congress Arno Twoitches Grindefald M& Onter Interiaken Geiete Barna Curtis Cortte Secretary of State United States Hekins Conaah

Political Garnishment and Bonebrake Denial Notation

A Topeka garnishment case includes a sworn statement by Mr Bonebrake denying any dealings with the Republican state central convention or the company involved, asserting no money or value was provided or received. Hearing set for September in the related court action, with local commentary and notes on figures and business prospects in Missouri and Kansas.

Bonebrake Ponebrake Guy Topeka Colgerator de Creaiderer Central Conventtion Thd Yoiut Wwe F. A. Donnheraere

Reading of Obscure Notices in Widespread City Ledger

Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases and misread names. Items mention Evins HID-Windows and viewing, references to Kansas and addresses, plus scattered personal names such as Sam Lowen. Core facts are unreadable. capture preserves minimal identifiable entities only.

Efane Ution Per Sam Lowen

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