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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1896

Page

6

Bryan and Nebraska in the 1900 era politics debate

In Omaha at a Brown Palace gathering, Geurme and Wedarwood dispute forecasts for William J Bryan and William McKinley carrying Nebraska. They cite Lincoln’s strong Republican leanings, city ward sentiment, and recent party tensions over free silver, asserting Bryan’s prospects vary by local support and statewide delegate dynamics.

Denver Apsley Nebraska Geurme & Wedarwood Oorahe Lineal McKisley Bryan Chet Remo Siytteaiat University Ita Lincoln Lee Strom Arvan Lincoln Reinest Democrate

Local notes list moving visits and a near drowning incident

North Topeka column records residents visiting friends in Meriden and Jefferson, trips to Kansas City and Topeka, and family moves from Jackson Street to 211 Farm. Frank Lutes returns from Hanneman City and a near drowning occurs at Garfield Park when two girls and a larger girl are rescued from a fire in a boat.

the State Journal Kimball Printing Co Kacwas Avenue Sly Kangar City Frank Allhowse Ulema Kansas City W. J. Hittver Kans City Leora Morrow Meriden J A. Davis Kiews Quincy Ste Florence Kan Emma Farley Jefferson Rosaille Rev. W Hutchinson A. Rorabaush St. Lavals Kidder Edna Hessie Buren Counc Grove

Santa Fe Route Home Road Travel Offer

Centennial style ad noting Santa Fe Route as home road with round trip fare one dollar. Dates Sept 15 to Sept 30 with return by Sept 30. Inquiries to Cromwell & Co. North Topeka or depot foot of Fifth Street. W Garvey agent.

Arkansas Anigoma Louisiana Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas

Real Estate Transfers Reported For Topeka Area Buyers

Several property deals are recorded with prices from 100 to 800 dollars. Transfers include 3H Cox to Winnie Phil for 250 on Folk Street Sela planting rights. estate of Hannah Howard to John Cony for 8 along Kansas river. T. B. Jennings moving to Topeka after buying Willow Baydur home for 100. G H Dickinson buying six lots at Lane and Seventh. Thompson purchasing five properties in Auburndale for 1,200. Additional transfers involve H A M Smith estate, N Heker to George Noble, M SE Hale to A C Tage, and S J Fisk to C Bowman with Lincoln Street lots.

Cox Winnie Phil Sid Folk Street Sela Peterson Oy H. A. M. Smith Kiley Street Smith Lenox Place Hannah Howard John Cony Theorth Kansas River Rock Island Track North Topeka Tsune N. Heker George M. Noble Hasnes M. SE Hale A.C. Tage Polk Stringham S.J. Fisk Lyon Ae Ae 'Een A C. Bowman Lincoln Street Horne T. B. Jennings Topelis Coffey County St Willow Bydur Potwin Topeka GH. Dickinson W. F. Benedict Lane Seventh Streets Will Oaeee Thompson Auburndale

GOMEZ DISCUSSES AMERICA AND CUBA WAR

New York Herald publishes Gomez remarks from Santa Ana dated August 15 on US attitude toward Cuba and possible belligerency. He says discuss-ion forbidden in camp, war must be fought alone, and American sympathy is evident though US executive weighs belligerency. He vows no exceptions for looting cane and to exploit Spain's financial weakness.

New York the Herald Santa An Cubs United States Cuba Cleveland Gomes Washington Gloding Cane Spain Trea

State House Notes And Local Society News

Superintendent of Public Instruction Stanley travels to Colorado for ten days. The state horticultural society presents a favorable portrait of former vice president Martin Allen who served eight years from 1881 to 1889 inclusive. Westhouse and the secretary spoke at Labette county meeting and praised attendance and displays. The Fairview Cimpel M. EB. Church at Puleview Hutler county filed for charter with the secretary of state. Incoporators listed as G A Stansbury J EK Swele 8 3 McFarlane G EB So Neary E Hanes and J W White. The society plans to organize in Nemaha and Brown counties this week. Secretary William Ho Hauries Sill will attend meetings in Sabathe on Wednesday and Hiawatha on Thursday. Mr Smith of Lawrence and Mrs Dickinson of Meriden sent fruit displays for the society exhibit. Teacher certificate examinations begin today at offices across the state and continue this week. Prince Max of Saxony, heir to the Bavarian throne, emphasized deep religious devotion after a recent consecration and services at St Barnabas Whitechapel.

Stanley Colorado State Horticultural Society Martin Allen Westhouse Labette County Fairview Cimpel M. EB

Fare Notice for Round Trip Tickets at North Topeka Depot

Due fare for round trip. Tickets on gate August 30 and 31, return limit September 1. Enquire at Cromwell Jeers post office North Topeka or Batta Fe depot foot of Fifth street. W GARVEY, Agent.

Cromwell North Topeka Batta Fe Depot Fifth Street W. ©. Garvey

Social World Highlights From Topeka And Vicinity

Recent social items note Mrs Charles Morehead and family returning to Sedalia after visiting Mrs D H Johnson, Lillian Sterling leaving Lincoln for home, Miss Julia Norton from Taleds to Taleds, and many locals traveling for health and leisure. Families host gatherings, birthdays, and music study plans, with excursions to Chicago Kansas City and Colorado noted along with visits from Kansas City friends.

Charles Morehead Sedalia D. H. Johnson Lillian Sterling Richard Gundry Lincoln Neb Julia Norton Taleds Marie Norton Minnie Brown Minneapolis Kan W. Tohnston Lawrence Chamberlain Aztec Mexico New Mexico Colorado A. Butler Atarys Rev J. E. McClain North Topeka Oneida Lottie Ranney Blanche McPike Atchison T. G. Wear Pittsburg D. C. Nellis S. J. Crawford Robert Delahay Celeste Anna Neilla Seebouck van Dahten Emilie King Muss Helen Wilson Grace Vandesrift Kansan Matt Weishmman Mise Lilian Todd Kensas City Mise Marjorie Mullin Chicago Chicago Conservatory Chariie Sutton A. Whitler Frank Hudson Kansas City Grace Tuttle Ruton N. M Lillian Whitelock W. S. O'Brien MS Alfen Lilian Sawyer Win. Tichentacht Theo Maggie Stone Ransas City J. Palmer James Swan Mainz New York Houston N. F. Howaton Frank P. MacLennan Lew City H. V. Hinckley Presbyterian Mars A.B. Mestillen BP. McMillen Wamego G. Dodge Washington, D.C W. A. Johnston Cincinnati Henry L. Call WL Veale Ani Ae Fie Everett HB Howard AC. Medheick Takee Canadas

Convention National Democratic Party in Indianapolis 1896

One fare round trip tickets on sale August 9 and 21 returning by September. Inquire Cromwell & Jennings, North Topeka, or at Santa Fe foot of Fifth Street. C Garvey, Agent.

National Democratic Party Indianapolis Ind Cromwell Jettares North Topeka Senta Fe Fifth Street C. Garvey

A Girl The Cause Duel Shocks Madison

A local duel between George Page and Will Morgan near Madison, Ha, ends with Morgan dead and Page dying after their left hand pistol duel over a woman's affection. The two men, both armed, fired five shots each when their friends intervened. The affair stems from a dance where the young lady's attention sparked the rivalry.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Madison George Page Will Morgan Morgen Pape Morgan

Cyclers Killed in Chicago Streetcar Tragedy

Two cyclists died on Chicago streets and several others were injured. Abraham Smith aged 16 died after being struck by a Garfield avenue electric car while attempting a pass, another rider on railroad tracks was fatally endangered by a C N W train, and Jessie McKay of Indianapolis suffered a broken leg and internal injuries after being struck by a northbound Evanston avenue electric car. Others sustained minor injuries and were expected to recover quickly.

Chicago Abraham Smith Garfield Avenue Jessie McKay Indianapolis Ind Evanston Avenue

The Social Trust production at the Columbia theater

In San Francisco on August 24 the Frawley company presents The Social Trust on stage for the first time. The comedy drama, written by Hillary Bell and Remesy Morris, follows the Cordage Trust downfall. Leading players include Witton Lackeye Loulee Thorndike Houedesnit Slanehe L. Bates and T Dagid Frawley.

Cordage Trust San Francisco Social Trust Columbia Theater The Frawley Company Well Lawn Hillary Bell Remesy Morris Cordigé Trust Witton Lackeye Loulee Thorndike Houedesnit Slanehe L. Bates T Dagid Frawley New York

FRICTION IN CUBA Special Dispatches Describe Crisis

World dispatches from Havana dated August 16 report a crisis in Cuba's provisional government. A confrontation on July 22 between the quartermaster and Colonel Mandadaly led to the president's threatened resignation. Cooler heads averted bloodshed and Cisneros withdrew his resignation, leaving the government functioning for now.

New York World Third Morning Vana Cuba Manadaly Cisneros Leas

Cliggett and Wayde Spar Over Liar Claim in Crawford County

In Pittsburg Kansas Morris Cliggett fusion presidential elector candidate and J B Wayde Republican county attorney candidate clash on a street quarrel over a statement. Wayde denies making it and Cliggett disputes the denial. Friends reportedly interfered and cooled the dispute. both refuse to comment leaving the matter unresolved.

Hoe Crawford County Pittsburg Kaw Aus Morris Clizcett Cand Iiate J. 3 Warde Wayde Cligcott Cliggett Eald Tim Hon

Henry Stiles Dead Youngest Civil War Veteran Breeder

Henry Stiles of Wheaton Illinois a stock breeder and Stiles stock farm proprietor died of malignant diphtheria after a three day illness. Born in 1843 he was the youngest soldier to serve two years in the Civil War. Also notes rail excursion promotions with dates and round trip fare.

Wheaton Charles Henry Stiles Stiles Sete Sin Stiles Caserovia

Chicago market report stalls as cattle and hogs shift

Chicago August 24 market news shows wheat and corn opening lower with slight gains later. Livestock totals for the day include 45 000 receipts and 14 381 Saturday arrivals, with hogs steady near 2 973 40 and cattle easing. Official weekly figures show 119 493 receipts and 35 800 shipments, while hogs and cattle price ranges reflect weak to lower trading across the board.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago Edverpool Northwestern Recelpta Greto Park Villeta

Kansas City Livestock Market and Produce Prices

Kansas City reports cattle receipts at 16 100 with mixed trends. Texas steers and cows show varying prices while beef steers and native cows move within ranges. Sheep receipts 700 with market steady. lambe and muttons priced. Produce market notes wheat steady to active with various grade prices. corn and rye slight shifts. hay firm with timothy and prairie values. Market gossip cites Chicago and New York figures on future arrivals and visible supply shifts.

Kansas City Texas Representative Wales Steaty Wales Sansas City Choice Prairie Topeks Grain Exchange Tolas New York Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Manhattan Poe Te AG Cen Unig Rs D.& H. Frm Lh & N

Global grain markets and shipping update across major hubs

Market notes show Omts wheat and corn totals with declines and firm gains in Berlin and London markets. Chicago sees mixed grain stocks and hog receipts, while Minneapolis and Duluth report car movements and stock reductions. Paris and Paris flour futures rise with September wheat futures trading around 10 percent and corn firm. London rates edge higher.

Berlin Chicago Duluth Minneapolis Kansas City London Paris

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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co Bryan and North Topera Santa FE Cromwell & Pon Tee Depot Gen. Gomez State House Notes Prince Max Princese Max of Saxony King of Hichstadt Bavaris St. Barniface Whitechapel Max George Convention National Democratic Party Eeeze Florida Strange Yatal Henry Stiles Today’s Market Report Gooden W. Ze Chamberlaiz, Secs and Treas Grain & Stock Exchange Kansas Avenue ET Louin Eterance Bank Semanysee Maren Sare Royal Kansas Journal J. B. Marshall Mar Shall E. B. Guild Kansas Ave Babcock & Frost W. F. Roehr West W. Phillips Eighth Ave
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