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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1896
Page
3
A famed hotel near St Wyandotte Kansas, once the state’s best, is being torn down as town development accelerates. The Carniv houses and nearby business streets faded with time, and the grand structure that anchored Wyandotte declined amid uncertainty about its fate and preservation.
In Lawrence Col Cain calls for William McKinley at heart but cannot constitutionally vote for him. He has long urged Republican causes and campaigned for Tippecanoe. Meanwhile Ottawa and Ellsworth report Bryan silver plots and arson accusations.
Kinley Aug 3 Judge Sam W Vandivert says Republicans will carry Kansas by about 29000 and that McKinley will win the presidential vote. He expects the Kansas legislature to be Republican by a strong margin with broad German support statewide. He forecasts a national GOP victory by roughly 31000 due to state trends.
The silver movement gains traction in West City as laboring men join Bryan and Sewall Silver League, organized on two days' notice with about 300 members, rising to around 400. The group attracts many nationalities, reflecting broad labor support for free silver.
A severe storm on August caused a lightning strike that killed Ceik Snow, a ten year old boy, at a residence. Fred Snow, a young man, Burdley, and Alonzo Piper were injured but not fatally. A burglary attempted during the event left a dollar and glass damaged. assailants fled before escaping with limited loot.
Curtis argues for a revised standard of government funding and currency to meet expenses. He advocates more money in circulation, opposing the single standard and praising McKinsey’s team amid a crowd in Fort Scott as a preliminary hearing follows for locals tied to a fraud case.
Fort Scott records a libel suit for 5900 damages against Mrs Parkhurst for alleged slander linked to remarks about Rev Corres and Mrs Emma Rice. Other city items note Junction City business meeting for August 4, a $179,000 Fort Riley improvement grant, Atchison police fines totaling 1590, a Pittsburgh revivalist marriage, a large Emporia fire at a slaughterhouse, and the death of Frank Martin with a verdict of death from unknown causes.
Horner a well known Dulphian county farmer was thrown from his wagon as his team bolted near Denton on Saturday. He died almost instantly from a broken neck. His 15 year old son was badly injured in the runaway. Also reported Superintendent Gray resigns his post to take North Adams Massachusetts job with forty teachers and a salary of 1800.
A Chicago to St Joseph excursion train of business men surveyed northern Missouri from Quincy to St Joseph. Judge S M Knox praised the corn and grain as exceptional, noting Nebraska’s crops and the region’s beauty. The group observed stock, advised by the Farmer’s market, and planned to continue toward Nebraska via the Santa Fe route for a Democratic convention with round trip fares offered.
Ex marine Sharkey weighs 200 pounds and vows he could beat Corbett in a thousand years. He heads east from Chicago to spar and train, teetotaler and confident, with manager Lynch and partner Danny Needham. He plans exhibitions en route, claiming improved boxing since their Frisco bout and predicting victory over Corbett.
Chicago, Aug 2. The Denver world record holder W W Hamilton challenges Joe Patchen the pacer to a mile race. The event is set for mid August in Chicago, with only newspaper men witnessing if no other arrangements are made. Hamilton’s best mile time is 1 29 145 set at Coronado Beach California in March with pacers.
Minneapolis fans saw a weak offensive showing as Topeka claimed the last game of the series. Strong defense by Lytle and Loman backed by Clark and Mall on the mound helped Topeka pull away. Cooley hit promising contact but failed to lift a high pitch for a homer as Minneapolis faltered.
In Kam Aug 1 the Topeka Turners baseball club yielded to Eudora as the iud Blues dominated the batteries Durr and Stidler supplied the key pitching and catching.
In a tense game at home the Turners beat Eudora 23 to 4 with fielding miscues and strong batting. Durr struck out twice. Speaentees and Hudera starred for Turners while Goss and Miller contributed. Crowd teased players and officials as the final scoreline reflected a dominant Turners performance.
Kansas City rumor claims World newspaper is sold to Barnes Corrigan Dave Francis and banker W Wood with a chattel mortgage to Frederick W Griffin trustee for 18575 65. The mortgage covers World office property at Walnut street and United Press franchise. default triggers auction. Also mentions earlier $125,000 mortgage by the World.
Senator Jones, head of the Democratic national committee, says Mr. Bryan cannot accept the Populist nomination while on the Democratic slate and warns that nominating another candidate would split the Populists. He favors fair electoral arrangements but rejects improper deals, keeping Bryan and Sewall or Kinley and Hobart as the likely ticket.
The Cowes regatta of the Royal London Yacht Club opened the Cowes week of 1896 with fewer stars and stripes yachts spotted in the waters. Attending on board the royal yacht Osborne were the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York, while guests of the queen, the Duke of Sparta and Duchess of Sparta, as well as Prince Charles and Princess Maud of Denmark, were expected to arrive during the week.
Chicago Aug 3 Hon W R Morrison Interstate commerce commissioner says he will vote for Bryan and free silver He doubts a free silver platform would bring panic unless money market controllers force one He urges cautious credit support during Bryan presidency and notes party actions could worsen if opposed officials prevail Attention many strangers in city for Republican state convention at Hamilton Hall seeks host families via postal replies to J S Warner Sums up Burlington Route travel options from Millsnyrd River to West.
In Indianapolis a 6:30 a m wreck on the Big Four line toppled a parlor car carrying J B Bush of Louisville horses. All horses were badly injured and likely unsalvageable. Four men were hurt including Brock of Kentucky. Brock is seriously injured but expected to recover. The horses were en route from Freeport Illinois to Louisville. Names include May Queen Hat Corker Sally Broneen King Henry Minnie Defoe and Buster.
Nebraska Populists brace for a Hastings convention amid factional battles. Middle-of-the-road leaders accuse Holcomb and Allen of aligning with Bryan and Sewall to secure Democratic endorsement, while planning to avoid a vice presidential clash. An electoral commission is proposed with two Democrats, two free silver Republicans and four Populists.
Bourke Cockran returns from Europe with a proposed plan to defeat Bryan in Chicago. He argues the Chicago crisis surpasses 1860 in gravity, rejects moral crusades against labor rights, and supports McKinley electors with a new platform for a strong Democratic opposition. Also notes banking death rumor and a local poultry show announcement.
Two more Hicks flats on Sixth and Polk streets sold at sheriff sale this morning. One property drew bids against Eich for 1500, another fetched 3517 in favor of H Andrew with attorney bid. Other liens and sales included parcels on Lingoln and Lane streets and a West perspective addition, with various defendants named and values cited.
Washington reports Senator Gorman plans to aid Jones in the Democratic campaign as an aide but not publicly on the executive committee. The arrangement aims to provide guidance and experience while remaining discreet. In a separate note, Dawes recalls an outing injury in Colorado where he restrained an excited man on a boat chute. Montreal railway says it will not accept American coin after tomorrow.
Readers are invited to excursions via the Burlington Route with low fares to painted rack destinations in Wyoming Utah and Bleck territory. J W Wakeley and P A St Louis promote tours through South Missouri with rail passes and a photo view book from Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad Co highlighting landscape and local industries.
The text presents a damaged fragment mentioning a late hour, a mare, a boy, a wagon, an address, a bike, and a reward. Specific names and places are unreadable, making purpose and actions uncertain beyond a possible missing person or animal report and a monetary incentive.
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