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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1896

Page

8

Bryan Refuses Talk Of Previous Contract Clause

Lincoln Aug 3 Mr Bryan declines to discuss alleged tampering with the Democratic platform. He says he will give speeches in New York but will not address crowds en route, and he will circulate the platform in its proper form at the proper time.

Lincoln Bryan Hill National Committee Fegard Elven New York Grantine Lintoty Tiiiole

Johnson Named to National Executive Committee

A private Kansas City letter, from a friend of Senator Jones of Little Rock, states J G Johnson of Peabody Kansas will join the national executive committee. The appointment was requested by William J Bryan, a longtime friend of Johnson and Bryan.

Kansas City Auk Little Rock Ark Jones National Democratic Committee J. G. Johnson Peabody Kan Nastiensi Kanas National Executive Committee Johnson Jetter William J. Bryan Bryan

Farmers Sit No Potatoes Until Dealer Prices Rise

In St Toul Aux area farmers meeting at Alton voted to halt potato sales until dealer prices climb. Potatoes fell to 15 cents a bushel Tuesday and 10 cents Wednesday, with prices slipping to 5 cents yesterday. Also noted: three district judgments against debtors admitted owing, totaling 10,920.81, 1,552.00, and 304.40. Dr A P Sawyer praised Pastiles, while Mary Johnson of Bushnell and Frank Sim of Terre Haute advertise medical items and a steam laundry service.

St Toul. Aux Alton Guus Fisen Tote Phone Muitter Wccinet Ue Mary Johnson Bushnell UL Frank Sim Pierieu

Take Route The Home Road Fare Plow S209

Tickets go on sale August 7 for travel on the Home Road Salt Dake route with a return valid through August Jist. The one fare plow S209 covers travel provided by Hing of Pike and Beechains Bebchams.

Bebcham

Kansas party to push good roads plank at convention

The Kansas division L A W prepared a resolution to insert a good roads plank in the Republican platform as rowdy crowds threaten order. Wheelmen urge action on asphalt pavements and to pursue those responsible for road conditions.

Kansas Republicasy

Abilene Convention Hall Faces Heat and Ventilation Woes

Visitors inspect Convention hall arrangements as heat and poor ventilation threaten comfort. Proposals include a new west wall window and a steam driven fan to create airflow. Pine benches sit on the sand floor while rain exposes roof leaks and crowds must be controlled during sessions.

Abilene Encouners

Nebraska Realty Deal Turpie Brothers Buy 100000 Acres

Omaha Aug 1 a deal involving about 100000 acres of Nebraska land and a later amount of money to Ehprare It has been the subject of negotiations for over a year. Land owned by Equitable Live Stock Investment Co with cow Carter and Brett Wire stockholders includes land in Keith and Lincoln counties. Purchasers Turpie Brothers of Toledo Ohio. price 250000. Greek chorus remark appears in OCR.

Omaha Turple Brothers Toleo Ohio

McKinley Club Meets in North Topeka Hall

The North Topeka McKinley Republican club met at Wilkerson's Hall with about 10 members present. A. H. Vance and John Dolman spoke on money, free coinage, and Republican governance while members wore a homemade McKinley badge.

A H. Vance John Dolman North Topeka McKinley Republican Club Wilkerson A. H. Vange Arelie Baird McKinley Club John M. Wilkerson McKinley Dade Cdat Major McKinley

County Teachers Shakeup in Local Schools

The annual teacher reshuffle in the county lists several principal and assistant moves. J H Geers becomes Tecumapeh principal, Mary Tevis to Hix resistance, SP Wrist to Nickel Plate, and Mary Huron as assistant. Other principals include J Weston Rossville A V Tudewle Oakland John Carter Shorey Anka Weir. Elza Nagle Potwin Pisce Anna Davis Kate Hukel Mattie Dusen assistants. Will Vanursdol Silver Lake with Mary Naxie as assistant. Bertie Brown Quinton Heights Clara Owen Avondale.

Stout J. H. Geers Tecumapeh Mary Tevis SP. Wrist Nickel Plate Mary Shorey Anka Weir Elza Nagle Potwin Pisce Anna Davis Kate Hukel Mattie Dusen Katz Santa Fe Shops Will Vanursdol Silver Lake Mery Naxie Martin & Dennis Ad- Las Bertie Brown Quinton Heights Clara Owen Avondale

Real Estate Transfers Record Hints at Local Transactions

A summary row notes transfers including N A Metoher to L H Bowman for 3425 and multiple lots on Woodward Avenue in Joh Norton's addition, Willem J Tandy dealings, and Martin Denner subdivision parcels. George McNoble sells to Passumste Savings Bank of Vermont the north half of Lot 70 on Quincy Street in North Opel.

N. A. Metoher L. H. Bowman Woodward Avenue Joh Norton Willem J. Tandy Hells P. McAraa Saar Lane Street Martin & Denner George McNoble Passumste Savings Bank of Vermont Quincy ‘S Treet North Opel

Weather Summary for July from Weather Ob server J nnitige

July meteorological summary reports highest temperature on the a4 at degrees and lowest on the 23rd at 3 percent degrees. Daily temperature range peaked at 28 degrees on the d, with a 10 degree low range on the 4th. Prevailing wind was south and total precipitation reached 3 inches. Rain fell on ten of July’s 31 days.

Five Young Ladies Handle Flora’s Barge Festival Receipts

A committee of five young ladies supervising Flora’s Barge at Pall Festival counted funds at the courthouse Saturday. They received 2 percent of receipts from Fridays sales, totaling about 335 dollars, and earned 7.50 from Thursday’s ball game ticket sales.

Flora Court House Barmand Clark

Shawnee Delegates Elect for State and Congressional Conventions

Shawnee Populists adjourned after three hours of wrangling over how to elect state convention delegates. Country and city factions reached a sight compromise of equal city and country delegates. State delegates named include Wallace Stanley McConnell Jacques and others. Harris favored for governor with Lewelling absent. Congressional delegation from Emporia listed with Howard Stearn Goodman and others, with an array of alternates named.

HB. Wallace D. Stanley Grant McConnell Frank Jacques W. H. Coultla J. W. Beinecke W.O. McElroy M. Owens SN. Bergen Billard F. J. Ely G. C. Clemens 2. O. Osborn B. E. Chesney Arthur Clark John Yonkers Harris King Lewelling Ust Emporia D. M. Howard J. B. Stearn J. F. Goodman W. N. Hughes J.W. Cunningham J. M- Senter Otla Alien J. A. Campbell J. N. Marsh C. M. Zerkle A. J

Delegates Name Alternates and Endorse St Louis Platform

Delegates were authorized to choose their alternates. The list of delegates to the appellate court convention includes W. H. Smith Charles Trapp H Kuta F G Henttz L A Stebbins Brent Hal WN Duncan and W Sly. The plan to endorse W C Webb for chief justice was not introduced as it would be defeated. The adopted resolution simply endorses the St Louis platform.

Appellate Court W. H. Smith Charles Trapp H. Kuta F. G. Henttz L. A. Stebbins Brenthal WN. Duncan W. C. Webb St. Louis

Free Silver Movement Under Way in Hosaville

A wave of organization forms a Free Silver club in Hosaville with Republicans Democrats and Populists. A. W. Gabbey circulated a petition securing signatures including 25 Republicans. The club is to be organized this week as 400 township voters hear proposals. Edward Stephens of the Colored Industrial and Educational Institute reports plans to buy headquarters on Kansis avenue and a west farm for ongoing work. The institute has funds to cover the purchase and aims to concentrate colored education in the capital area. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Rejuvenator advertises its benefits and claims restoration of gray hair and prevention of baldness.

Shawnee County Crosty Topeka Republican Silver League Hugh McGivern Second Adams Peatal Cur North Topeka Ellanteth Walden Alfred L. Walden Asylum Asylum Grounds Endershenit Bert Lucas Fred Close Philip Myers Atchison Hiswatha Hosaville Free Silver Club A. W. Gabbey Audh Colored Institute Edward Stephens Colored Industrial and Educational Institute Kansis Avenue Winfeld Hall

Lillian Russell in San American Beauty at Auditorium Kansas City

Lillian Russell appears early in the comic season at the Auditorium Kansas City under Canary de Lederer of the New York Casting. The show titled San American Beauty is promoted as her new opera beyond a prior two season success. A pharmacist Frank Sint notes a cure claim for Pentities 1 Anasaree with Dr A P Sawyer mentioning prior treatments.

Standard Authority Spruce Street New York City Kansas Lillian Russell Kinsax City Lilien Russell Canary de Lederer New York Sae A. P. Sawyer Lucy Bitner Kanso al Frank Sint Kansas Avenue

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Crosby Bros G. Johnson Democratic Farmers Combine Risa Weatminster Presbyterian Church George T. Anthony William McKinley Katinas Avenue Gormly Nebraska Turpie Brothers of Reed Washington Columbus Kanrar Ave M’kinley Club North Side Wilkersons’ Hall A. H. Vance Republican Party Gentllemen Mageh Vance Mr. Vance Congress McKinley Dolnan Poors Manual John Wiley Liew Dolnan Wiles Amjor McKinley Abrham Lingoin Spalding National Tde J. Hindmarsh Topeka Daily State Journal Fourth Congressional District American Newspaper Directory The HOV Daily State Journal Peteas Popu Ilane A C Bunn W. Cunningham J.T. Hopkins T. James Stearn J. B. Moffett Percy Mix Samuel Crozier Jamies Mitchell E. Heller Frank Curry William Holt P. G. Henitz H.C. Lindsay J.S. Ensminger Rossville Giswank Tayman-Oberley Kansas Ave
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