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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1896
Page
6
Crowds flock to Gage's Lake spoiled the privacy of swim parties once enjoyed for a time. Charlie S. Elliott spent yesterday in Garett. Kansas City visitors joined the scene as local residents voiced concern over crowded shores.
About thirty five members met at Justine Grever’s office to dissolve the Swedish Republican Flambeau club and establish a new organization named the Gold and Silver Swedish club. AV Lindell resigned as secretary. officers elected were President Oto Anderson, Vice president C Ohy, Secretary Alfred Johnson. Members split on gold and silver positions.
The Democrats and Populists of Nemaha County held county conventions to nominate for probate judge LW Moorhead clerk of the district court W D Sharman county attorney John Stowell superintendent Milton Tota for representative Sam S Meek The Populists instructed Abilene delegates to unite with silver parties backing Bryan and Sewall in the election.
Fort Scott jurists report Rev. Durboraw preached at Wee First Methodist Church. He condemned Governor and urged Christian support for re election. The notice mixes with an ad for Drings New Life Pills and a local mail order pitch.
New York dispatch from Havana reports Spanish general Loto via Canderria clashed with rebel forces at Pambola. Rebels were driven to bayonet point, camp destroyed, and arms seized. Brigadier General Echague with 700 reinforcements arrived by the Atlantic steamer Catalena, bringing munitions and $1,000,000 in silver consigned to the captain general.
Colorado Springs celebrates the 25th anniversary of Ita Founding with a weeklong Flower Carnival. Notable figures read historical papers on El Paso County’s settlement, including Irvine Howhbert and General William J. Palmer, W. Fr. Shicum, W. A. Bell, and Cassinero Bare.
Cripple Creek Aug 4 The trial of Bob Mullen police magistrate of this town began before the town board. He is charged with malfeasance oppression and incompetency. Witnesses testified he threatened Bentley and others opposing the prosecution. Mullen is accused of saying he had an organization to blow up the earth. The trial may last a cot deve.
In Denver at Tabor Block the Tabor Opera House and the Tabor Mock her were conveyed to Mrs Laure D Smith the second trust deed holder who bid 580000. The sale followed foreclosure of a 100000 first mortgage by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance. The right of redemption now rests with Mrs Smith.
Recent social items from Topeka and vicinity recount lawn parties. Miss Bana Crane hosted guests including Nora McCarthy of Larned with lanterns and garden seating. A Garfield Park picnic featured May Thomas, Nina Thomas, Mabel Quistrey, and others. Beeler Chisholm wedding noted with breakfast at Hotel Throop and departure for a Canadian clip.
Des Moines Aug 4 Colonel L D Martin presided at the state gold standard conference of Democrats with about forty delegates present in harmony The discussion centered on whether to mount a Democratic gold ticket to oppose McKinley and whether endorsement of the Republican tariff stance could be allowed The majority favored another ticket Martin to be delegate Hunter to Indianapolis named alternate for the national conference
In Findlay Ohio a quarrel over a girl ends with Amos Decker killing George Miles. A mob armed with shotguns revolvers and ropes pursues Decker as police and deputies join the chase. Decker fled town and may face lynching if captured. His father and two brothers were seized for safety but later protected.
Omaha dispatch says William Jennings Bryan will travel to New York next Friday to deliver a prepared speech at Madison Square Garden. He plans to discuss the Democratic platform, defend supporters, and avoid general set speeches while instead engaging in informal talks from the train. Richard Bland will accompany him and appear with him in New York.
A benefit concert at Modee Club features Sone-Selected acts, Miss Nita Thomas Vocal solo, and the Mandolin Club with selections like Old Kentucky Home and Love's Whisperings. Admission is 10 cents, with 2 cents for two smokers, urging floral parade supporters to buy tickets. A separate report from Fort Scott notes multiple families poisoned by drinking buttermilk with several convulsions. medical staff are progressing toward full recovery.
Andrew Sanford died from injuries after being thrown from a buggy near the McGrew Milling plant. He had just arrived from Lexington Missouri where he worked twelve years for McGrew Milling. Jennie Beaver and Jennie Hamburg, a colored woman, caused a disturbance Sunday evening and were arrested. Hamburg was fined $16 for disorderly conduct.
An inventory of the late Eugene Field’s estate filed in Chicago lists limited property. The estate includes cash around 100 dollars, furniture and books near 39.50, royalties valued, and a park reverse worth 11.50. Household effects mention a ladstone ax and a Jefferson Travis axe.
Seattle August 4 lands of the Northern Pacific railroad in Washington totaling 1902 sections were sold at public auction by Special Master Alfred E Carey under a Wisconsin circuit court decree. Edwin W Winter president of the Northern Pacific railway bought the property for 1700.20 pounds. A private bidder tried for a 100 acre tract but Winter raised the bid to 15000 and secured it.
Phillip D Armour prints notices to 6000 workers promising 50 cents worth of meat and a Mexican silver dollar in change for an American dollar. He also distributes wage and price comparisons between Mexico and the United States. A ready made clothing merchant mirrors the deal offering 50 cents worth of goods per dollar and Mexican silver in change.
A World dispatch from Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes showed event courage in a hot moment as bullets fell around him. The former premier declined cowardice and risked himself to silence enemies, despite not seeing ground to advance. Also notes McKinley killed in Indiana while supervising a track project near Evansville. Terre Haute and Crawford Opera House renovation plans in Leavenworth with a August 15 completion target.
Frank Lincoln, the manolacue entertainer, just finished two series at Chautauqua events in Oregon and California and rests in San Francisco awhile before a tour of Mexico and South America, the remaining English-speaking regions he has not visited. The Sante Fe route offers a round trip fare to Hutchinson for the Democratic convention. Tickets on sale for May 26 and June 5 with departures at 12:05 noon, 4:35 and 11:45 p.m.
August 4 market notes from Chicago show Diamond match stock collapse sending waves through grain and livestock markets. September wheat opened lower, rallied briefly, then slipped. corn mirrored wheat, hogs firm on light receipts. cattle, sheep receipts varied with steady to strong prices. Kansas City and futures chatter highlighted supplies and pricing, with news of Diamond Match impact cited across multiple commodities.
Fragmentary text lists quantities and entities including New York Chicago and Roane. It mentions correspondence solicited and references fe mec ruane and sopuina elegans in a corridor of names and places, but the readable portion lacks a clear event or outcome. Further context would solidify the record.
An advertisement extols Beges' German sures as a rapid healer with wide reputation. A local draper likely promotes customer satisfaction while Feminne Steam Laundry advertises services from its shop on Main Street.
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