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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1896

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Republican state convention near Neyton in April

Transcribed notes describe preparations for a Republican state convention to be held in April near Neyton. Figures list delegates and attendees including Garrett A. Hours, Franklin Murphy, John Kyhn, and others with tentative speeches and district postings. The draft mentions mapping districts and expected outcomes for the nomination.

Tréntin von Neston Aariedel Tlawell Caonten Garrett A. Hours Passute Franklin Murphy Sewark es-Congresuman John Kyhn Sibbeth

Rowdy House Debate Fails to Move Franklin Bill

Mixed chamber session sees no progress on Franklin bill as lawmakers spar over substitution names and procedural tactics. Report notes tense exchanges, procedural delays, and countercharges of partisan obstruction amid broader push for amendments.

Republican Party Convention in Portland Ends In Mass Attendance

Prominent figures met in Portland Maine on April 1 for the largest Republican state convention ever held in the city. Resolutions backed the presidential candidate and urged preservation of the gold standard and sound credit. Speakers emphasized national unity, wartime readiness, and secure treasury protections to promote prosperity.

Maine Portland Josephalan- Jey Eved Thomas B. Hee Telieses Gia Sbanitiart Tie Hae Dluwge Oncom

New Jersey for Gold and Spaniards in Wall Street Trap

A fragmentary item reports New Jersey for gold and Spaniards joining a broader Wall Street trap. The text references a general plan to protect welfare and sustain national prosperity, but many lines are garbled leaving unclear actions, dates, or specific actors involved.

Wall Street Trenton

Man who saw M RKINLEY and the Great Protectionist Era

Fragmentary OCR yields a political reminiscence featuring Byrnes of Imperia Calla recalling President McKinley. The speaker praises protectionist policy, cites personal anecdotes about Governors, Mr Hanna, and a show of loyalty and friendship. The text reflects late 19th to early 20th century political rhetoric and personal tributes amid campaign sentiment.

Byrnes Imperia Calla Emporia Newmen Byrnus Can- Arong Cas Bam Msohintey Jetter Lita Indersement Kansas Cleveland Hanna Tully Rimi Mokfofey

Fines for Revenue Tests Before Supreme Court

Contested fee cases from Wrandette county rise from police court in Kansas City to the supreme court. Pred Jerehe was convicted in police court in February for selling fet in violation of city finances and freed on 304 in costs. The shvtrive court motion was sustained and now the city appeals. P A Garnbrim pawnbroker fined 20 in police court. information quashed in district court and now before the supreme court on appeal by the city.

Supreme Court Wrandette County Supreme Vreurt Police Court Kansas City Golnge Okstict Court Jerehe Appesia P_A. Garnbrim paenbroker Yar

Peabody Indicted by Grand Jury in Post Office Robbery Case

A United States Grand Jury indicted John Shephard, George Woodruff, Thomas Sims, Charles Lee, Frank Cutler, Tait B. All except Sims Calle and Howard on break in charges. Several defendants faced additional counts for intent to rob and impersonating a post office worker amid the afternoon proceedings.

Grand Jury United States Grand Jury Ierare John Shephard George Woodruff Thomas Sims Charles Lee Frank Cutlel Tait B Sima Calle Howard Ingle Riteert al Beabnis

Debs Name Sparks Debate as Miners Elect Leaders

Columbus April 18 The National Miners association re elected Phil Peg Linwin Ind president Cameron Miller Mameliion vice president W C Pearet Corning secretary treasurer A resolution supporting Debs for president provoked a loud outcry A wage earner advocate was adopted as a guiding substitute for the office

Mixers Tor Columbus National Miners Association Phil Peg Linwin Ind Cameron Miller Mameliion W. C. Pearet Corning Deka

Teachers Visit Atchison Meet At Northwest Association

Seventy five Thom All and the Northwest Teachers Association attended the meeting at Atchison with Governor Andy Pelt delivering the welcome. Topeka teachers presented papers on English as an equivalent for letters and education methods. City and county superintendents attended as Topeka educators planned to return home Friday evening and stay through Saturday.

Thom All Northwest Teachers’ Association Topets Schools Nin toAtchibon Andy Pelt Atchison Adifresa of Beveral Topeka Helen Tautrer Ins & Paper Tench

Teller Drops Out Over Gold Standard Opposition

A Washington dispatch reports Senators Teller and Weyreeburative Shktrath will not seek reelection or support a Republican presidential candidate with a gold standard platform. They doubt the convention will nominate a standard bearer they can endorse and oppose backing any gold standard candidate.

Denver Vines Washington Teller

Platform views and nominations in mumbled state paper

A fragmentary 19th century political document from April in Loateville outlines protectionist platforms, currency preferences, and calls for industrial revival. It endorses Bradley for president, with a contingency for Wm O Bradley if his name is withdrawn, and hints at party strategy and economic policy.

Loateville Beteskine Eac Ounarihers Mndio Bradley Wm. O Bradley Betary St Louis William ” McWittey

Plutocracy and Peffee Clash Over Bond Question in Senate

In a tense Senate session on April 2 2205? the Bond issue dominated debate as supporters urged quick action while opponents pressed for thorough investigation. The speaker condemned delay and called for firm leadership amid partisan strain.

Henderson's Ode Echoes Through Time and Photo

An aged man recalls a long vanished era as he studies a worn photograph and speaks of the old days. He mentions a day of tearful farewells, the weight of graves, and lost memories, hoping a peace will come when the old wounds fade into memory.

Tom Tye

Demented Woman Entering Asylum After Custody Incident

A demented woman, Mrs Wellman, was escorted by deputies to the asylum after disturbing events at the residence of A A Robison in Ninth and Tyler. The article details her strange conduct, attempted theft, and the police and physician assessments linking her condition to deep-seated mental illness and hereditary factors.

A. A. Ropiison Drexidan Central Tyler Mouse Dé Garcl Santa Fe Kublison Ida Am Wetman Lisa Wellman Chines John Jones Prine Wiittaker Exstivan Easyland Sherif Tagane Asylum Eniphana Vail Baste Owlhnan Tabinenr Tiobfawn Mexico Wallansn Roblagon Wellinan Wroedpmn Atre van Hien Aten Ven Horn Mra Wellmna Robinson Carpenter JM. Keener Wilitint Wollmai New York Miem Rubinson Twker Gp Jones States Mrn Wellman

Vast Fragile Portraits Frame an Odd Family Saga

A chaotic scene centers on Mrs Wellman and Kellam Book Company as they discuss replacing a cracked heavy gold tea frame containing a portrait of Mia Robinson's mother. The tale drifts through theft fears, framing repairs, and Mrs Wellman's volatile mood, with talk of oblique theater and a looming, unsettled plan to extract income from an emerging obituary project. The narrative reveals a tapestry of named individuals including Hughes, Robinson, A. A. Holinson, and Dr Lindsay, underscoring a district’s frail social drama and looming drama.

Kelam Company Wellman Hughes Holinson Cole Carpenter Kewier Welletts Robingon Welltan P.P Cully Howeever Pic Porto Jake Peeurs Mr. Heerek

Warison to preside at Noritort Oratorical event

Harris on to preside as six President Warison will oversee the annual Noritort Oratorical association content. A pay event will be held at the Ailicortuty ay. J A Totter’s notification arrives at the University of Chicago. MMe. Harelenn accepted the invitation of The Jegie and will pall a Beh baraphenetit to energy magnate.

Chicago Warrison Ailicortuty Totter University of Chicago Mme Harelenn

Colorado to Bolt If Silver Is Turned Down

April 16 report from Ponter notes Democrats threaten a walkout in Chicago if Senator Silver is not backed. The piece cites party leaders and the Patinaeathering platform debate, urging unity and a decisive declaration by delegates.

Chicago Ponter Ftocky Mounta News Ange Telus Chloradto Mie Ldeticera Cilnwyre

Chicago River Jammed As 400 Vessels Await Mackinaw Opening

In Chicago on April 6 a river jam blocked the Straits of Mackinaw passage. About four hundred vessels waited for the channel to clear while authorities prepared measures to inform captains and crews. The incident stranded ships and delayed traffic across the lake route.

Straits of Mackinaw Chicago Chivas River MicKiniew

Change of Firm In New York Eraine Company

The New York Merains company undergoes a change with J B Crockett and Court Plower as members. Mr Plower retires while Mr Crockett becomes manager of the new firm, operating under the same name from around April 20 at 179 East Shethwirret. The arrangement is described as a straightforward partnership between Mr Pinn and Mr Crockett. Choynwkt and Thompson Leaves discuss boxing plans near the Pacific coast and Mare Esl yard with positive rival betting on Chognaki. the dentist event is set before the National Athletic event.

Meraine J. B. Crockett and Court Plower Hiipesd Plower Crockett Tateory North Popekh East Shethwirret Mtr Wil- Linas Te Thumpson Pacific Coast Tenieh Tom Sharkey Snarkey Mare Esland Nury Yard Chognanki National Athletic

Fire at Battery Park Hotel damages dining room in Asheville

A fire at the Battery Park hotel in Asheville North Carolina on April 12 destroyed the dining room and quarters above it while the rest of the building was saved. Several men were slightly injured. Dupree guilty. Later a district court jury found a colored man guilty of burglary at the Model store burglarized by Teter and Bing.

Asheville Ashville N.C Pire Battery Park Dupree Wourt Wil Ree Burga Teter Bing

Wheelmen invite cyclists to church in Chicago Sunday

In Chicago the All Bouts church proposes a new alliance with bicyclists inviting riders to attend Sunday services. The plan shifts worship from pulpit to pedal, with bikes checked at the entrance and a hope for broader outreach. The notice says cyclists invited and the service will feature the bicycle as a means to draw people to faith.

Papdre Mr. Jones Souja Church Chicago Maylan Liegermtrar

Frisco Intervate Purchase Syndicate Meeting Report

A representative group formed in New York April to pursue a Frisco buy in San Francisco interests. The assembly discussed bids for Louis and San Francisco holdings, detailing preferred stock and warrants, plan for a consolidated corporate structure, and funding through the Atlantic and various branches.

Sitive Intervate Porm & Syndicate New York Ettouls San Francisco Rntirend Guretsches Frois Atchinga Louis & San Prancino Curiam Tee Sai &Frison Wable Dave Ee Wipes Stuck Vances

Cant Force Vaccination In Schools Debate Rages

Attorney General Dawes declares unvaccinated children cannot be kept home by force as state boards of education push quarantine measures. Secretary Kirkynitrick reviews authority while health officials say powers exist to compel vaccination when parents refuse, amid concerns over contagious disease and enforcement.

Dawes Thangwer Kirkynitrick Tyrardit Hewitt Mattos

Weather forecast notes cooler, partly cloudy day

The report says partly cloudy skies across the state with cooler temperatures and variable winds. In Colorado, conditions are cloudy and cool while Texas and New Mexico see cloudy but pleasant weather with rain possible later. Fire insurance loans for sale and rent are also highlighted as prominent today.

Alen Colorado Texas New Mexico Noble Stats Journal

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