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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1896

Page

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Death of J F H McKibben After Horse Accident

J F H McKibben auditor for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe died in New Castle Colorado after a pack horse reared and fell on him. He suffered paralysis of the legs and died in Topeka en route with his body. He left a wife and six children and had ties to Mount Pleasant Iowa and Kansas City Missouri. The Office of Santa Fe residents in Wichita and Topeka prepared for his funeral with relatives notified across several states.

Hy McKibben Atchisof Topsia & Santa Fe Mallway Company Gustin, Cola Atcihen Theodore Buffy Thnt Ste Denver A. F Colorado Midland New Castle McKinnen Erie Mer Mekibien Newcastle Damen Yen Itsys McHibben Santa Fe Mickinben J. HH J. HH Uurideriepod, Bonnet of Mr McKibten Colorade Springs Althanes Smekibben Topeka McKibben Jouges Stella_ de Horo Se Aes m Toam Indyt Masonry Topeka Club McKibbens Mount Pleasant Anton Springfield St. Lasuls Kanees City Asie Dr Mckitben Blogsburk N. ML Mra G Tompkins Kansas City Mokibben Frank No Ng Pring St Tamale D& Firth Cine Rail Lahr Stimans DA Ae Eening Isary Pittsburg Kan Imerin Ash For Mte— Hibben Maren Str. Gillett Chicago Atchieon, Toka & Sante Fe Kid Grande Junction Railway Colorado Midland Railway Mrr. Gillett Banta Pe McKibben Board of Directors Whitehead Mtr Gillett Kitten McCountine Taree Santa Ps FCK Mount Pheasant Honta Fe Eeperiajiy West MokKibben Ripssbore Mra. G. A. Tompkins

Bimetallic Union Urges Clubs and Education Nationwide

An address to friends of bimetallism signed by A. Warner and George E. Bowen urges forming clubs and circulating literature to influence the silver question in the present campaign. The American Bimetallic Union promises to assist with free materials and education, stressing action through polls, districts, and communities nationwide.

Bimetallic Union Chicago United States A. Warner American Bimetallic Union George E.bowen

DOSTER AT ATCHISON ADDRESSES LARGE AUDIENCE

Judge Frank Doster spoke to over 2000 listeners at the Larestrait Institute about silver and tariff issues. He lauded Bryan and Sowall as standard bearers for Populists and Democrats, praised opponents in places, and delivered a bright, well received two hour speech despite venue limits.

Atchison Aug Frank Dowtor Larestrait Brian Bryan Sowall Jude Doster

Kiowa County Republican Admits Defeat in Kansas Election

Sansac City Kan Mr Canfield a prominent real estate man of Gres bay reflects on Kansas political shifts. He notes the Kiowa county Republicans face a poor showing this year and acknowledges the Populist and allied ticket may beat them, expressing reluctance but belief in possible loss.

Kansas Kiowa County Sansac City Aue S. 1 Canfield Gresbay Kan Kansas City Smvittachin Canfeld Postotice Repubicam Canton Banus

Judge Alden Orders Receiver for Argentine Bank

State house reports Judge Alden of Kansas City issued an order appointing a receiver for an Argentine bank. the receiver's name has not yet been filled.

Argentina State House Alden Kansas City

Republican League Clubs Hear Address at Milwaukee Convention

The Milwaukee August 25 convention opened with New York delegates and the Gordon faction amid a display of banners, bands, and cheers for McAlpin. D. D. Woodmansee and others urged unity to protect national credit and labor, while officials announced speakers and adjourned for afternoon sessions.

Milwaukee Wis McAlpin Republican League New York Bontiee G Buffalo Club Cleveland Mckinley Hobart Fear 10 Kentucky Mary Gordon Wisconsin Migwaukee AL Till Maryland BicAlpin Mayer Rauschenberser S.A Harper Wisconsin State Seaxes Wisconsin University Yell J. Wen Foster Washington Bert Murphy National Committee Genral MrAlpin D. D. Woodmanses Ohio United States Werthand W. J. Hirgan Woodmansee Dito McAlpinaro Elveres Becun

Outlaw Bill Doolin Killed Near Clayton

U S Marshal Heck Thomas and deputies chase the body of Bill Doolin to Guthrie from forty miles east after a nocturnal battle near Clayton Fame County. Doolin is dead and a deputy wounded. Doolin had hidden with his wife in Payne County while evading federal arrest for weeks.

U. 8 Guthrie O. T. Ags United States Heck Thomas Bill Doolin Clayton Fame County

Pythians at Cleveland Convene Supreme Knights Gathering

In Cleveland on a convention day, every supreme representative attended the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias as Supreme Chancellor Richie opened the session at ten o clock. The Pythian Temple ball room overflowed with decorations of flowers and emblems while Chairman James Dunn welcomed delegates and Mayor McKisson spoke briefly.

Pythians Cleveland Lodge of Supreme Knights Supreme Lodge The Knights of Pythias Richie Pythian Temple Huron Tree James Dunn Com Mile McKisson Crusicellor Fichte

Tomorrow Is Ladies Free Day at Local Baseball Game

Tomorrow is ladies free day at the baseball game. Nichol will be in the best for Toma. The Closing game will be played Thursday. Broken edge collars made emoath wy Peerless Gieam Laundry.

Mi Athletic Pirk Nichol Toma Eamie

Kansas Gold Democrats Hold Indy Plan and Platform

Morning trains brought more gold Democrats to the Throop hotel headquarter talks. A committee to frame resolutions condemning Chicago’s convention and select delegates to Indianapolis was formed. The platform opposes Chicago’s Democratic line and favors a separate state ticket while endorsing a return to essential Democratic principles and bimetallic money with gold and silver.

Throop Sam Kimble Manhattan Chicago Tadianapolis Edmonds Lawrence McKinley Representative Hall State House Hugene Hagan Democrats of Kansas National Democratic Party Tndianapolia Democratic Party Jefferson United States St. Louis

True Democratic Appeal Against Silver Basis and Unity

A broad political statement arguing against a silver basis and criticizing the Chicago platform. It claims silver coinage worsens conditions, praises Cleveland’s administration, and appeals for Democratic unity, urging abstention from fusion with Republicans and Populists while urging all Democrats to stand for true Democratic principles.

Republican Party Democratic Party United States Cleveland Chicago Democrat Ang Statesman and the State Amumike Democrats of

Convention Proceedings At Representative Hall

The convention met at Representative hall at 2 30 this afternoon with about 150 present. Se Kimble of Manhattan called the meeting to order and spoke briefly. Thomas P Fenlon of Leavenworth was unanimously elected temporary chair. C Vanierventer of Kingman county temporary secretary. Fred Hutchins of Wyandotte moved a five member committee on resolutions, which passed. Delegates to the national convention at Indianapolis on September second: First district Edward Carroll Leavenworth J L Pensley Atchison County. Second district John B Cruise Wrandotte county H Hulece Bourbon county. Third district Howard Ross Cowley. Fourth district A W Jones Cortey C J Lantry Chase counties. Fifth district J H Sparks Felley County J W Brgier Cinv sensary. Sixth district Grover Walker Sheridan county P J Lacoanter Sherman county. Seventh district C C Vandergen ter Kingman county J M Long Rice county. At large Samuel Kimble Riley county W Garver Pawnee county H Rossington Shawnee E F Hutchis Wyandotte Dr G Boyd Harvey county Thomas P Fenton Leavenworth

Representative Hall Se Kimble Manhattan Thomas P. Fenlon Lemyenworth Wie C. Vanierventer Kingman County Fred Hutchins Wyansotts Hutchins W. A. Rossington Reynolds Charles Goodlander W. N. Ewing Thiam Indianapolis Edward Carroll Leavenworth J. L. Pensley Atchison County John B. Cruise Wrandotte County H. Hulece Bourbon County Howard Ross Cowley A. W. Jones Cortey C. J. Lantry Chase Counts J. H. Sparks Felley County J. W. Brgier Cinv Sensary Grover Walker Sheridan County Po J. Lacoanter Sherman County C. C. Vandergenter J. M. Long Rice County Larse Samuel Kimble Riley County W. Garver Pawnee

Riddle Named Superintendent of Insurance by Morrill

Governor Morrill today appointed A. F. P. Riddle of Minneapolis as Superintendent of Insurance, replacing the late George T. Anthony. Riddle had been prominently mentioned for the post, and the appointment aligns with forecasts in this paper.

Morrill A. F P. Riddle Minneapolia George T. Anthony Riddle

Grover for a Ticket

Washington dispatch reports the Star asserts President Cleveland and his cabinet favor an independent gold ticket to be nominated at Indianapolis with Secretary Smith execution expected. The article notes earlier dispatches claimed Cleveland did not favor a ticket and questions doubt or deliberate plans to spark interest for a dramatic announcement.

Washington, D.C Btar Cleveland Hays Indianapolis Star Snilt

Tom Reed Speech at Old Orchard Defines Hard Times

The Republican rally in Old Orchard Maine drew thousands as Thomas B. Reed spoke on confidence, prosperity, and distrust. He contrasted war burdens with peaceful progress and urged labor as a foundation of national strength, stressing unity and prudent use of resources for a vast republic.

Old Orchard Respublican Maine New England Thomas B. Reed Les Alapelter

Prosperity cycles and the peril of overconfidence in markets

The article analyzes how prosperity leads to optimism and overexpansion, followed by panic when overconfidence wanes. It contrasts past and present economies, citing episodic booms in industry, credit, and speculative lending, with eventual retrenchment as confidence erodes and markets reset.

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