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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1896

Page

2

McKinley Addresses Knox County Farmers on Tariffs and Protection

Major McKinley speaks to Knox county farmers praising protective tariffs as a remedy for farm distress. He cites wool, hay, and grain trade data under Republican policy, argues home markets revive farm employment, and urges continued tariff support to boost American industry and farmer prosperity.

Canton Knox County Major McKinley Kroz United States Treasury Department Washington Oichen Fms Sunjeet Enid UY Publi Crise Mckinley Americas Lees Rasata India Erie Jackson Protectise Vhs Free Trad Free Aliver Citlemans Evry T Hays

Florrie Weert to Perform in New Scenic Show Saturday

Florrie Weert, new to this part of the county, appears Saturday with Williams' company in a play. The Bowery and city landmarks are cited among the scenic effects, including the Palisades, Grand Street elevated, and New York housetops, with stirring specialties promised.

Florrie Weert Comedienne Eee Williams

Bryan crowds greet Bryan in Kingston journey

Large crowds from Rhinecliff to Kingston mob the ferry landing and streets to welcome Mr and Mrs Bryan on their Hudson trip. He speaks briefly from a rear platform urging study of the gold standard and unity against it. The party proceeds to Winnisook Lodge amid cheers and a brief city hall stop before continuing to Big Indian for further events.

Kingston Mrs. Bryan Hudson Rhinecliff Catskills Mr. Bryan Big Tadian Winnessek Lodge Major Hinckley State Democratic Committee Mra. Bryan Bayana Citieens Kingston Union Depot West Shore Bryan Cara Bryn McKinley Phoenica Aliahes Firvan Sain Shandaken Larga Samuel. Cornell Grand Hotel Opes Valley Major Hinckday Thames Winnisook Slide Mountain Hades Hinckley Democratic State Inne Chom Schulze Clule Brian Wee Peseid Washington Albany

Three Trains Collide Near Valencia In Rail Crash

A wreck on the Pittsburg & Western at Valencia 23 miles west of Pittsburgh yesterday noon involved local freight No 2 through No 23 and east bound No 4 from Chicago. Three passenger coaches and a car of tubing were ruined, with 35 injured and two seriously dying. Injured were brought to Allegheny General Hospital as wreckage piled high and brakes failed.

Pittsbuts Be Pittsburg & Western Railroad Valencia Here Tretcbr Mra Marsh Tallman John Curry Pleasantville Dirs J. We Oo Bennett Allegheny Mary J. L. Smith Verona Mary Bennet Ane Smith Akron Afra Cramer Garrett Cuthert Shanta Harmony Newcastle EL Earle Weaver Eri City Allegheny General Hospital Chicas Tocal Velencia Trelches Safet Iy

Lease of Kansas Speaker At Warren County Picnic

In Battidere New Jersey on August 25 Mrs Lease of Kansas spoke for five hours to farmers and supporters gathered for the Warren County annual picnic. She attacked gold backed money, urged freeing honest money and denounced Republican officeholders while railing against newspapers she blamed for deception.

Battidere N. J Warren County Congress State Senate Assembly Mra Lease of Kansas Cleveland, Carlisle, Belmont and Company United States

Editor Resigns From The Manufacturer In Philadelphia

Charles Heber Clark, editor of The Manufacturer, resigns after realigning the paper and cites pressure over his strong support for bimetallism. The board will act in September on his departure as he notes resistance from influential party leaders to his views.

Philadelphia Charles Heber Clark Journal of the Manufacturers’ Club of Clark

Tillman authorization questioned amid cabinet rumors

Chicago Aug 3 Senator Jones questioned an Atlanta dispatch claiming Senator Mihnan offered a Bryan cabinet post to Mr Watson and then withdrew authorization. The story was denied as groundless with Tillman’s authorization repeatedly denied. Misc ads note Sucklen's Arnica Salve cheap fares to Denver and a Bergs German Salve claim with Santa Fe Route excursions and a steam laundry ad.

Chicago Jones the Nations Committee Atlanta Dispatch Mihnan Bryan Mfr Watson Toretary Tongs Tillmay Tillman Watson

Francis in Smiths Place Appointed Secretary of Interior

President Cleveland announces ex Governor Francis of Missouri was named secretary of the interior to succeed Hoke Smith. The sudden nomination surprised Washington, with Francis longtime ally of Cleveland and former mayor of St Louis. He is described as tall, florid, with sandy hair and a private fortune, and will assume office on September 1.

Buzzerd‘s Bay Cleveland Francis Missouri Hoke Smith Washington Mr. Smith Smith Middle West South Indiana Minot Byenum Chicago Indianapolis Lakewood St. Louis Andovernor Mr. Cleveland Gray Gables Morton Francis Fe Henan David Rowland Francis Richmond Madison County Kentucky Washington University St Lowis Erain Commission D. R. Francis and Bro. Commission Company

Santa Fe Route Home Road One Fare Plus 320 Round Trip

Public notice for Santa Fe Route offering one fare plus 320 for round trip with sale dates August 2 to September 1 and return by September 30. Inquiries to Cromwell Jeffers passoffee North Tooeka or Santa Fe depot foot of Titth Street. Garvey, Agent. Also an advertisement for Bezew Blood Purifier claiming twenty years of proven formula to enrich blood and remove impurities, available from druggists.

Hompseekers Arkansas Arizona Louisiana Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas Cromwell Jeffers Passoffee North Tooeka Banta Fe Titth Streat V. GC Garvey

Ossified African Dead at Manassas Exhibition Manager Suspected

Lucien Monfot known as the "surfed African" died in Augusta Georgia on Monday. Friends in Manassas suspect his manager disposed of the body and shipped it elsewhere. Attorney Meredith will seek to recover the remains for return to Manassas if possible.

Manassas Lucien Monfot United States Augusta Monfee As Sttorney St Auguste B.E. Meredith Meredith Raimtives

Lamson Demonstrates Airship Kite In Portland

Charles H Lamson yesterday demonstrated a large airship or kite capable of carrying a man by floating a dummy to 600 feet before the retaining rope broke. He would have sent a man up if not for the break, setting records for height and payload in this experiment in Portland Maine.

Portland Charles H. Lamson

Democrats for McKinley Leading Maryland Democrats Split

Baltimore August 5 Sound money Democrats in Maryland divide over representation at the Indianapolis convention. President Parr of the Honest Malley league says there is no third ticket here and gold standard Democrats will back McKinley. Local defectors include C Irwin Dunn Henry M Warfield and Captain C Baker Clotworthy who refuse to vote for Bryan and Sewall.

Baltimore Maryland Indianapolis Parr Honest Malley League Cowan McKinly C. Irwin Dunn Henry M. Warfield Captan C Baker Clotworthy Chicago Bryan Sewall

Miss Murphy's Toothacee and Hippo Tooth in Central Park

New York readers report Miss Murphy's loutheerie causes pain to visitors in the Central Park menagerie. Half of the tank's visitors offer suggestions, many impractical. Experts say pulling the broken tooth would be nearly impossible given the cavity's size.

New York

Antelope Valley Rancher Launches Freight Line to Los Angeles

Arthur Scott, an Antelope Valley rancher, opens a freight service from Fairmont to Los Angeles for wheat and merchandise, promising a ten day round trip and cheaper rates than the railroads. Scott reports strong success and high-quality stock, while Southern Pacific reportedly cuts Lancaster to LA wheat rates to $2 per ton. Charles Efersog, once a Republican congressional candidate, adopts Bryan and Sewall and free silver positions in Baltimore.

Los Angeles Arthur Sooll Ah Antelope Valley Rancher Fairmont Pitor Scott Bly Southern Pacific Lancaster

One fare for round trip ticket sale dates set

One fare for round trip tickets on Isle August 20 and 21 with return until September. Enquire of Cromwett a Je ers. Boston Maine North Topeka or at Senta Pedapor, foot of First street. W Garvey, Agent.

Denver Colo Gries Pacite Kansas Iit Lewis Cromwett BostomMee North Topeks Senta Pedapor Firth Street W. Garvey

Beggs' Cher Cough Syrup Advertises Opium Lure Risk

An old advertisement warns that Beggs' Cher Cough Syrup may lure with opiates and dry phlegm causing congestion. It claims assurance against danger by a druggist and mentions Peer less Steam Laundry at 112 and 4 West Eighth ironic misprint.

Tax Levy Ordinance for Potwin City 1896

VEDINANCE No. 82 AN ORDINANCE making a tax levy for the year 1506 in the City of Potwin. Sections set general revenue and street improvements bonds levies in mills per dollar. City clerk to certify levy to county clerk after publication. Passed August 25, 1896. Mayor Larimer. City Clerk A. Bunker.

In Pinca Fotwin Topeka State Journal Anger Seula. Larimer Bunker

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