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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1896

Page

3

Prominent Wichita Woman Seeks Divorce in Herington Case

Kansas notes show attachments filed by Herington merchants tied to McNaspy loan and merchandise debt. Accusations include a $313 loan and $200.99 in merchandise charges, with household and office furniture seized, plus farm tools valued near $500. Neighbors report Philadelphia-style rumors as the case unfolds.

Herington Ave Feines McNaspy Berketon Smith Abilan A. M. Cress Schillies Hornighan Ival McNwens Crear McNeapy McNaspr Grapathy

Reunion at Gaylord Sets September Dates for Soldiers

Gaylord August 4 dates set for Smith county soldiers reunion September 22 23 and 26. The Siath congressional district is populated by thousands of vid soldiers. Canales Whitney of the G ALR and Mrs Chutes department president of the WRG will attend along with many noted speakers.

Frankfort Weekly to Switch from Triweekly Publication

The Frankfort paper will no longer be tested tri weekly. Biss has moved from the Frankfort Bee and the publication will now appear once a week instead of three times weekly for the next three years.

Frankfort Prankfeet Aus Biss Prankfort Bee Fred Ther Piper

Man Registers In Baltic From Topeka

A man arrived at Dart House in Baltic on July 24 using a business card bearing the name G. H. Errelt while claiming ties to the Mutual Building and Test association of Chattanooga. He stated his purpose was to seek Amat fan Mutual aid but left without arranging board or settling other debts.

Topaka Tishwin Aus T Atdart House Baltic Adama Topeka Amat Fan Mutual Building & Test Associaion Chattanooga Deni Howtay Tara ‘Tepeka Hiv Adame G. H. Errelt Gillman Brown Stil Street South Gardner Mass King Pe King Boetier I. Jones’ Drug Store Futhatreet Kan- Sa5 Avene

Nebraska crops on tour draw visitors through exhibit

A traveling display of Nebraska produce and orchard goods arrives, showcasing crepe, corn, and diverse harvests. Farmers along the route present sheaves, peaches, beets, pork, and other vegetables to visitors, with extensive display of orchard products and fruit. The exhibit highlights a bountiful harvest and encourages further local farming progress.

Holireer Nebraska Netraska

Hottest Day Reported in Kansas City Area

A garbled Kansas City dispatch notes record of extreme heat yesterday with mention of a high temperature near record levels and widespread effects. The text also contains an unrelated advertisement for a laxative product and generic medical claims.

Ex-Gov Crittenden Urges General Shelby to Back Chicago Ticket

Ex governor Thomas T. Crittenden writes from Mexico City advising General Shelby to support the Chicago ticket, praising Fryar as patriotic and honest. He laments Cleveland’s stance and argues the party should stay with silver and 16 to 1, urging Missouri Democrats to stand firm in their principles.

Crittenden Shelby Chicago Kansas City Aus United States J. C. Shelvy Coffey Fayetteville Ark Times Shetty Thomas T. Crittenden Mexico Mexico City Mr. Crittenden Crittendén Cleveland Fryar Shethy

Moore Brothers failure won't affect New York Biscuit Co

Philadelphia reports a $10,900 fire at Cooke House within Baugh Lane chemical works. Promoters Moore Brothers claim their collapse has no impact on the New York Biscuit Company, with assurances from a representative that affairs will be settled soon. A San Francisco note mentions O’Brien challenging Maguire.

Moore Bros New York Biscuit Co Moore Brothas Dimnnd Match Company Die Neve York Biscuit Company New York Ted Prees Moore Brothers Boslieke New York Histun Nompir Chikney Atvore Bros Philadelphia Cooke Bie Chemical Works Baugh & Lane

Ayer's Hair Vigor Promotes Growth and Nourishes Roots

The ad asserts no product can create hair but Ayer's Hair Vigor can promote conditions for growth by removing dandruff and cleansing the scalp. It claims nourished roots preserve color and can restore faded or gray hair, comparing bald heads to a desert blossoming with rain.

Ayer

Ben Eder's Day at Brighton Beach Fastest Track Time

The day’s highlight was Ben Eder winning the Brighton Beach mile and a furlong in 1:54, after a bold bid to outrun Dutch Skater. Simms urged Eder from the start as spectators watched a dramatic race, with early speeds in 18 seconds and a final rush to the wire. In other notes, baseball scores from Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Indianapolis appear, detailing wins, losses, and key pitchers.

New York Brighton Beach Ben Eder Chugnut Hender O-Leary St Secorde Two Jenets Chuenit Ben Heer Tivo Jenets Simms Ike Teader Wun Dows Eider

Gaudaur to Race James Stanbury for World Title

A cable dispatch from London reports Gaudaur of Toronto will race James Stanbury, the Australian who defeated Ivan Harding, for a world title. Wagers range from 2 500 to 3 100 dollars. The match is set for a September afternoon with quarters secured at the White Hart Inn, Barnes, New York.

London Oe Gaudaur Toronto James Stanbury Ian Ivan Harding Gaudaur White Hart Inn Barnes New York

Horton Ball Team Dominates Missouri Schedule

Horton, Aug 4 The Horton ball team is active in Missouri with wins in Albany and three games at Trenton, plus upcoming games at Hamilton Cameron and St Joseph. Stanfords beat Topeka Blues 10 to 7 in Minneapolis series opener and Coffeyville loses to Independence. Darby stars for Independence in a 9 to 4 win. Sweeney sets professional high jump record in Philadelphia. Eddie Bald halves mile record in Grand Rapids bicycle meet.

Horton Missouri Albany Trenton Hamilton Cameron St.Joe Philadelphia J. Sweeney New York Rich Bald Grand Rapids CG Sumer Milwaukee Eddie Bald

Doctor Denies Remonstrance Over Topeka Bridge Project

Dr Hamilton rejects report of a remonstrance blocking the new Melan bridge. Portes Commissioner Rodgers and Mr Shillinglaw confirm confusion and say Hamilton did not see the remonstrance. Landis and others heard of the paper circulate while Hamilton stresses support for Topeka and progress.

Hamilton New Melan Bridge Portes Commisssioner A. J K. Rodgers I G. Shillinglaw Shillinglaw Dr. Hamilton Landix Landis Topeka

Wettest Wichita primary on record ends with heat and contests

Peters delegation reports Wichita’s wettest primary election yet with no clashes despite feverish heat. District clerk Bridgeman defeats Mayor Cox as wards face possible contests. Debate centers on state convention allegiance and Morrill renomination prospects amid police department appointments.

Wichita Mithough SN. Bridgeman T. M. Cox SR. Meterster Sovwmner Morrill Ferst

Moore Brothers Lose Fortunes in Diamond Match Deal

Chicago August 4: reports estimate the Moore Brothers lost between 4 and 5.5 million dollars in the Diamond Match deal. Observers say the loss wipes out their entire fortunes and there is speculation about the impact on their business and holdings.

Moore Bros Fortune Chicago Moore Brothers Sonte

Home Seekers Excursions Cheap Burlington Route Rates

Cheap excursion rates to Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Utah Black Hills and other territory on August 21 September 1 20 October 6 and 20 via Burlington Route. Ask your ticket agent. LW Warkeley GPA Leute Mo

Burlington Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Utah Black Hills LW. Warkeley Leute

Snap in South Missouri book offers sixty photo views

A Look Through South Missouri features sixty or more photo-engraved views of varied scenery praising the region. The book titled Snap in South Missouri promises free mailing upon receipt of postage four cents, with address 4 BE. LGCK WOOD, Kansas Cinema AL. Also note this week's budget and bicycles ad from Columbus Sugsy Co.

South Missouri Ransom City Fort Scott Memphis Wood Kansas

Forgetfulness at Bosworth Tragedy Ends Engineer Heady

A collision near Bosworth Missouri between Santa Fe California train No 1 and eastbound local No 1 results from Engineer Heady’s failure to yield, causing a fatal crash on a trestle. Heady dies days after the wreck. Conductor Bing and crew escape with minor injuries. Several passengers are hospitalized with temporary injuries as the line clears.

Fred Heady Santa Fe California East Bend Bosworth Mfo Dean Lake Wt Station Heady Bing Bos~worth Donovan Honovan Gem Proctor Thor Engineer Heady Topeka Fort Madison Minnesota Frey Mudge Chicago Journal of Hist James Hickey Santos Cal Wo J Moczan Emporia William Smith Oklahoma City John Mudec Rodgers Kan Low Budway Express Messenger John McCabe Marveline John McConnell Curtis Barter Fort Madison Hospital Conductor Blue

State House Favorites Win Bid for Capitol Rooms

At a state house executive meeting Fellows and Vien Sant secured the contract to finish two or more rooms in the capital. Many bids published recently were rejected. only rooms will be finished and work to begin quickly. Estimated nine days to completion and must finish before January. Contract price 5,563 pounds.

Thiv Mornine Fellows Vien Sant Song Taucht

Bridge Bonds for School Fund Commission Held

Bridge bonds valued at 100000 par and 416.67 accrued interest were drawn and placed in the possession of the School Fund Commissioners in the state treasury. Warrants to pay for them were issued this morning. A concert at Hamilton Hall tomorrow features floral committee members selling tickets to support Flora's Meat in the Fall Festival parade. Tickets cost 33 cents, two for 60 cents. Peru plans a 50 million franc loan secured by a salt tax, with partial subscriptions in Paris and Lima.

School Fund Commission School Fund Hamilton Hall Flora Hamilton Peru New York Herald Lima Galveston Pierola Paris

Republicans Plan Detailed Voter Tracking Letter

The Republican state central committee circulated directives to county committees detailing how to canvass voters. It asks for names and addresses of all voters and doubtful voters, lists former party affiliations, nationalities, and reasons for disaffection, and instructs meticulous, nationwide organization at county and subcounty levels.

Republican State Central Committee Committeem Mariner City Wards Inc

Cincinnati rail plan to sell road faces rejection

The Cincinnati Southern railroad from Cincinnati to Chattanooga, 58 miles, owned by the city, was placed under a receiver. A proposal by Andrews and Taylor to fund a purchase and connect with other lines was submitted to the people for dual conversion but failed by a margin of 15,402 to 15,730 votes. one proposal included selling a portion for 709,500.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Southern Railroad Thattanooga Queen & Crescent Ausin Chiningait New Creare Pexné Parish Latty Company Andrews & ‘Taylor Hamion Chattanwosa Ferrayindison

Irreconcilables cite party split at Georgia convention

Atlanta August 4. A side statement to the Journal by leaders of the People s Party gathered for the state convention says the Jones interview repudiates the Populists and upsets the scene. Charles McGregor business manager for Tom Watson s People s Party paper says the national committee will be asked to refrain from nominating an intraleft Populist candidate and Norton has the first call for nomination possibly paired with Watson.

Atlanta Rodey People's Party Thureday Senator Jones Thas Charles McGregor Tom Watson People’ Party Vt Wm Enot Norton Wrst Watson

Two Dwellings Fire Destroys Homes in Aus

At 5 o clock this morning Howard Dodd's residence burned to the ground after a wire screen was burned from a window and oil poured on a bed. Dodd and James Wood Cook, both non union contractors, employed by quarry work, faced threats of lynching as dynamite and torches were reported. Two children fainted from smoke inhalation while neighbors were warned.

Berta Aus Howard Dodd Dodd James Cook

Hindman Nominated for Northern Department Judge Seat

Hindman was nominated on the first ballot at Liberty Hall Topeka by the Populier convention for the northern department. Judge J P Hindman of Johnson county, aged about, native of Pennsylvania, long a county attorney and former district judge, led the ticket over Le A Stebbins of Topeka.

System Northern Department Liberty Hall Kansas Avenue J.P. Hindman Johnson County le A. Stebbins Topeka Atchison Doniphan Morris Nermaha Gegrge W. Clark Hindman Pennsylvania Hich Johnson and Wyan- Gotte

Hot southern wind comforts a hot day across the state

A fierce south wind near the equator blasts at 26 miles per hour. Thermometer readings around 90s to 100s mark a hot day, with cooler weather expected tomorrow. Weather bureau forecast calls for generally clear, very hot conditions statewide and strong south winds. Applications for festival electrical displays are invited by HP Jordan Ball at telephone 675.

Jennings Weather Bureau Jordan Ball Telephone

Armour Not Alarmed The Chicago Packer Denies Panic

Armour mpt thin attern when asked if he feared panic from the Macre Bros. failure. He says it will not affect other stocks. The ener' who held most of the Montk e are wealthy and will come at all right, Moore Bros. will endure. The plan is for Yorked on Diamond Match holders to support stock at current prices and form an underwriting syndicate.

P. D. Armour Macre Bros Beeve Moore Bros

Gold Mortgag e Tale Shocks Missouri Farmers

An incident in Armsfield Missouri shows a foreign tea company's mortgage on a local farm requiring payment in gold. Farmers rushed to obtain gold or tender in other legal currency, amid calls for silver and doubts about the gold standard. The event unsettled locals and shifted opinions on monetary policy.

Mineouri Armsfield Springfield United States

Pardon Grants Release for Robert Mills of Kensie Cher

Governor Morritt signed a pardon for Robert Mills of Kensie Cher. Mills will be released from the penitentiary after serving a term for attempted murder. The article notes Mills’ wife, among others, urged the pardon and mentions prior abuse by Mills.

Morritt Todus Robert Mills Kensie Cher Mills

Fragmented narrative finds tense moments and odd exchanges

A garbled excerpt from a New York Sunday World page depicts a tense scene with a man named Rossi, accusations of theft, and strained loyalties. The dialogue hints at coercion, fear, and a looming confrontation amidst an uneasy social circle.

Burlington Route Express Through Train Service Details

The notice outlines maximum service from Kansas City to Denver with through sleepers and connections to the Pacific Coast. It mentions routes via Bilings and Denver, with estimated travel times and sleeper accommodations aboard the line run by Burlington. Agent contact is Warkhlay, Gen Pass Agt, St Louis.

Kansas City Banese Cley Ta Agi Lincoln Hansa City

Visitors to Republican era convocation seek low cost lodging

Notices appeal to hosts in city to accommodate out of town guests arriving August 1. J & Warner invites responders to provide name, address, daily rate, and capacity by August 5, listing ladies shirt waists and laundry services among items mentioned.

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