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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1896
Page
3
Cattle stolen from Charles Johnson of Winfield in July includes 44 head of cattle and 12 cows. Sheriff Skinner traced cattle to Kansas City and Pottawatomie County, with 266 dollars recovered. Johnson's son and later nephew implicated. two accomplices captured. several cattle died from Texas fever.
Kansas City Kansas officers closed the Mack joint on Sixth Street after Chief Serviss ordered action over famine concerns. Police raided the saloon, seized fixtures, and arrested manager FF Berry who faced charges in police court. State papers followed by order of Heim Brewing Company.
In Fort Scott a state warrant led to the arrest of F C Wilson and family for supplying alcohol at a kite track event. County Attorney Crane seized their stock in trade, Justice Shuck imposed a $10 fine plus costs, with the county attorney remitting the open fine. Mamie Price was arrested on a complaint of maintaining in a nuisance at a place where intoxicating liquor is kept and sold. She posted $50 bond for the next district court term.
Labor day committee has not received positive replies to invitations for speakers. They expect Ben Tillman of South Carolina as principal speaker if Eugene V. Debs does not respond affirmatively. Walters Winfield College and associates are involved in a separate local matter, while a dispute over a 500 acre ranch near Rich Hill is noted. Jeses Fora, Bremsen, was arrested on a state warrant for prohibited liquor related nuisance charges.
A compact, intranet-era church notices page lists Sunday services across multiple congregations in Topeka. It notes times and locations for First Church of God, United Presbyterian, Pirot Baptist, Lincoln Post hall events for Spirituatists, Westeman A Methodist, Holiness Association, First African Baptist, Most Presbyterian, Trev Archirman, and North Topeka Christian church. It also mentions a baptism, sermons, and a mass meeting for youth, plus a brief note on a Populist State Ticket nomination at Abilene and a Kimball piano showcase at Kansas Ave.
In Columbus Ohio the pacing stallion John R Gentry beat his own 208 time by a quarter second. A light breeze and earlier rain kept the track from fast as Rubert J. did on Thursday. Gentry completed a mile in 2 05 2/5 with Hyena driven by Andrewa in a sulky supporting the event.
Baseball scores from Aug 1 across the league include Boston 4 Washington 5 in eight innings, Cleveland 3 Pittsburgh 2, Baltimore 1 New York 2, Louisville 8 Detroit 10, Kansas City 7 St. Paul 10, Indianapolis 5 Grand Rapids 9, Milwaukee 8 Minneapolis 6, Abilene 5 Emporia 4 in ten, and Chanute 6 Parsons 0. Weather and darkening conditions affected several games and lineups included pitchers such as Tait, Stivetts, Sullivan, Egan, Thomas, Trost, Hermann, and Miller.
North Topeka items list locals leaving for visits in Rossville Omaha and Colorado Shores. Mrs McMasters and daughter go to Omaha to see Mrs Butterly. Grape weighs twelve ounces. A magic lantern show at Kaw Valley school. Infant of Cass Matthews buried near Prairie Home. Visitors from St Louis Manhattan and Denver. Local church services and confirmations noted. Mitchells, Parkhurst picnic, Fall Festival plans, parade entries, floral arch Kansas Avenue decorations. Knight ambulance incident and local misfortunes listed.
Shelbyville report describes 13 year old Millard Sullivan taking his father’s pistol from a cabinet and firing at Miss Hilst during a demonstration to his aunt. The bullet struck the neck near the jugular vein, and she died within minutes.
Fragmentary text references a stamp and a tale of a supposed blood purifier from the past. It mentions Ayers and a cure claimed years ago, with hints of widespread reporting. The garbled wording lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities beyond Ayers and a generic medical cure.
The advertisement touts Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as the original remedy with unmatched cures for blood purification. It boasts a medal at the 1863 World’s Fair and claims others imitate but cannot match its “25 Years of Cures” history.
Chicago dispatch quotes Gov. Altgeld unhappy with Senator Jones of Arkansas, alleging a westward bloc seeks his removal. Jones denies any facts, saying he has had no contact with Altgeld since Chicago and that their only meeting was pleasant. He calls the story a campaign fabrication.
John W. Leedy democratic and Populist gubernatorial candidate is greeted by Burlington citizens after a train arrival. The Burlington band escorted him to the Morris hotel where brief speeches by Leedy, Harrison Kelly, EV Wherton of Yates Center, and F S Bauersfeld of Leroy were given. Coffey county cheers his nomination as business houses adorn with flags.
William Lyman, president of the Irish National Alliance, and other officers issue a speech to Irish men denouncing John Dillon and plans for a convention. They declare no hope for Ireland within the British constitution and call for revolution as the path to redemption. God save Ireland.
Fort Scott August 5. A clash at Abilene involving M. Scott attacking L. C. Boyle a Populist attorney general candidate. Boyle’s friends defend his past Colorado tragedy where youth killed his brother in law, with Governor Tabor hiring lawyers. Boyle’s career in Fort Scott noted including Ann Arbor education and county attorney service. Also mention Hood's Sarsaparilla ad and unrelated convention news from Dallas and a Lehigh coal mine fire in Centria.
Large Rhodes Bros bio textile mills at Liewellyn, Media, Pa., placed in receivership on Aug. 4 to halt forced sale. Debts exceed 199000 dollars. Officials say assets will cover all claims.
The Rev Charner, dean of Omana Trinity Cathedral, died in Hayfield at 12 30 am from pneumonia after illness beginning Monday. Obituary notes the sudden decline and confirms the death in the early hours.
The Republican campaign book, prepared under national and congressional guidance, runs 400 pages with up to date statistics. An initial 10,000 copies will be printed, later editions follow as fast as possible. It carries McKinley’s motto and Lincoln’s quotation, plus Democratic bolt remarks and a Harrison message on agricultural prosperity.
Pittsburg notices solicit dollar contributions from mill workers. A 2000-employee firm posts a request urging workers to sign up for one dollar to the Republican national committee campaign fund. no signatures shown and participation is voluntary.
Grain markets opened strong with wheat and corn futures rising, while oats gained. Hog prices eased from yesterday, and hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts in Chicago showed mixed positioning with overall slower tone. Weather in London and New York world shipments influenced market mood, with livestock receipts projected for Monday in Chicago and ongoing export activity noted.
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