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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1896
Page
3
Atchison prepares for the Cura Carnival on September 4 with a concert at Turner Game and a parade lead by Marshall’s Band. The program includes Marshall’s Band, Pownes City band, plus the Nebraska crack band and the Home band. The event showcases a new eight-town ensemble drilled from surrounding communities.
In Cedar City avenue 22-D M Frost attempted repairs at the Santa Fe experimental pumping plant in Fiaskell county. After initial operation, a rapid surge of water stopped and a sand clog formed in the pipeline. WT Stone of Larned arrived to supervise and drive the new pipe, planned to start in the hollow of the bolt.
Stockton County authorities plan a major agricultural fair starting September 5 and 11 in Stockton Kansas. A costly tall ground race track will host prominent figures including ex-Senator Jight J. Angaits, with many entries already traded for the speed ring.
Belo reports daylight notices that Manifold's Band will not attend the Topeka reunion festival due to funding issues. Northwest followers expect the band’s absence to affect events and bagel sales as preparations proceed for the week of festivities.
The Methodist meeting at Island Park continues through September with daily services. Attendees include a party from a nearby district and city residents who will camp on site. Arrangements have been made with the Chatauqua society for tents and shade, aiding the joint use of the grounds.
Epworth League closed its current session in Americas electing J. J. Andersop as president and H. C Sana as treasurer. Syren出现 Harris was named vice president with additional appointments for secretary, treasurer, and directors across Americus Burlington and related chapters.
A local Republican rally and barbecue is planned with Meade, Clark, and Beaver Counties as hosts. Speakers include Augen Shearer and HL J Bane with painter presence, and likely former Senator Ingalls. The event invites all county activists and supporters to attend and participate in the toast of two oxen.
Fragmentary clipping notes a reunion at Logan with a large array of speakers anticipated for an ornate event. Details are garbled but suggest a September date and notable participants.
The announcement lists prominent figures who will attend the northwest Kansas gathering. Speakers include Sirendy, an nisanced partuvers, and names such as J. R Burton and Ww. 5, with details indicating a regional assembly and possible discussions of local interests.
The church has Prof Braden visiting who lectures against spiritualism and has issued a public challenge to the Spiritualists for a joint debate during their annual sessions held at the church.
Atchison Aug 3 Dr O W Farrar reports a young medical graduate injured in a fall from a Pacific passenger train last night near the east end of the Missouri river bridge. The accident occurred while the train was crossing the river, with the injured party taken to a police station for examination.
Concordia social notes describe a lavish reception for Miles Pratt Brown of Los Angeles hosted by Col. and Mrs. N. B. Brown. In McPherson Aug 26 three deputy sheriffs pursued a suspect in a domestic case while a threshing machine employer faced unpaid wages. Pleasanton Aug reports a postmaster Thomas Key, 76, arrested on suspicions of arson with possible murder linked to a house fire killing Mrs Kratzer.
Bussey a drummer from St Joseph was arrested on Union Avenue yesterday by Sheriff J A Hopkins of Butler county for abduction. Last week Bussey induced Annie Bixley and Maud McIlwain girls under 18 to leave Augusta with him. They came easily and went to lodging houses on Grand Avenue. The girls were sent home that evening.
A health note argues that hair preserves youth and beauty. It claims women appear older if hair has faded or fallen out. The remedy promises to restore natural color and prevent further loss by size of treatment.
Four day national cycle exhibition runs September 23 to 26 at the Coliseum with sixteen races. Louis Gimm and Albert Schock expected. top prizes include $490 for twenty four hour race and additional records bonuses. Consolation prize of $25 to entrants failing to win.
Boston edged Pittsburg 4 to 3 in a tight battle as Nichola and Bergen starred for Boston while Hawley and Ludgen pitched for Pittsburg. New York split two with Louisville, taking the first 6 4 and the second 4 7. Brooklyn beat Chicago 5 to 0 on a seventh inning rally powered by McCormick and Kennedy. Other scores include Indianapolis over Columbus 6 2, and Detroit beating Cresta Rapids 6 1 in the twin bill. An Emporia cycling event drew a large crowd with multiple prize winners across mile and event classes.
Report of prizes awarded in a local two mile amateur race with winners J B Morrow first prize 325 time 4 28 2 5 and RD Hunt second Sam Brew third. Also notes a sixth event diamond ring first prize won by W F Sager second Ray Enslow smoking set ten dollars third W J Braner sweater one dollar fifty.
James J. Corbett replies to a San Francisco telegram that he will not consider any release for a Sharkey bout. He states he will fight Fitzsimmons in three weeks or less, and after that fight, any bout with Sharkey may be discussed. Also notes Kansas City horse show set for September 5 to 12 at Pavilion Park with $10,000 in premiums.
A colored free silver league formed at 408 Kapsas Avenue by J R Lyte with two members. Officers named include President J Pearsley and Secretary J R Lyttle. Members enrolled list many names, organizer Seal Seguin and others. Meetings set for Wednesdays, with further organizing efforts planned at 61% Wavras Avenue North Topeka.
The ladies' committee on carriage decoration for the Fall Festival parade is preparing lavishly with Mrs S Sutton as chair. Brg WW Webb assists her in coordinating the decorating effort. Other listed ladies include Mrs Joabulvane Mrs D J B Mrs Georgy Eagle Mrs Charles Eagle and Mrs W W Webb among others.
The weather forecast notes variable wind from the south then west, raising temperatures toward the high 80s this afternoon, with cooler air and cloudy conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. Some areas may see showers this afternoon or tonight despite a broad forecast of fair weather.
A Westminster Gazette article links U S political fights to debtors and British creditors and urges English backers of free silver to curb praise for McKinley. In Hutchinson the Seventh district Republican committee held a crowded meeting and reviewed a district poll, claiming satisfaction with results amid campaign setup. McKinley clubs reportedly forming in the state though some doubt. Half a million in gold aboard the Teutonic sailing from Liverpool. Heidelbach’s firm plans to have gold on board.
Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt wed Mr Harry Payne Whitney oldest son of former Navy secretary W C Whitney in a noon ceremony at The Breakers Newport The quiet event due to Mr Vanderbilt health disappointed Newport society with Bishop Patterson benediction and a small bridal party The couple departed by private car for Lenox Mass after a restrained reception
A batch of real estate transfers lists numerous buyers and sellers in Auburn Ohio and Topeka areas. Transactions include Mary E Wallace with A C Wallace to HA Ball for 1 dollar, and various parcels on Monroe, Tenth and Eleventh streets, Quincy street, and Lane. Several deeds involve D. Mosbarger and Forrest E Kutz, with prices ranging from 500 to 3000 dollars, plus other lots in Quincey and North Topeka.
In Wyandotte Kansas City August 15 about 24000 people gathered on Huron Place for over two hours. Attorney General Dawes and George W Potter of Buffalo addressed laboring men. Dawes spoke forty minutes explaining what free coinage of silver could mean for workers. Potter closed by urging laborers to push for policy changes as the crowd reacted to the discussion.
Judge Hazen sentences Luther H Vollmar for forgery in the second degree. The Garnett preacher’s son, 18, will serve at Hutchinson reformatory until reform or the maximum five years, with release tied to behavior. His father, a Methodist minister, watched as the court urged reform and warned of possible hard labor if recommitted.
In Bay City Michigan on August 26 the Democratic state convention opened with Chairman Baker proclaiming Democrats held the party. Charlies S. Hampton served as temporary chair and praised the Chicago platform. The Populist and Silver conventions also began later, naming committees and seeking cross party talks on a possible union ticket.
Baxter Springs hosts the seventh Interstate Grand Army reunion with about 2000 tents in a grove now littered with banners and gear. Colonel L. C. Weldy steps aside as commandant, Lew Hanbeck takes command, and western speakers including Ed Madison John Randolph and Rev Klepfort of Fort Scott will address Veterans' Day events.
Jarret A Hobart Republican vice presidential nominee arrived in Canton this forenoon by the Pennsylvania line, accompanied by H H Koehlsaat editor of the Chicago Times Herald. It was his second Canton visit as talks with Major McKinley proceed and letters of acceptance are contemplated. McKinley’s letter slated for publication Thursday.
Elwood Indiana August 25 The tin plate strike ended at midnight as the company signed the scale. Thousands rejoiced, crowds paraded the streets, and local readers hailed a peaceful settlement. Special G A R train routes were announced to St Paul for the Grand Army and affiliated groups. Fuller city passenger agent urged attendance and the State Journal urged readers to subscribe.
Washington August 15 Secretary Anke Smith outlined his retirement plans saying he will resign September 1 and return to Atlanta. He will devote time to law and private business but is willing to make four speeches for the party. Governor Francis will arrive soon to manage Missouri affairs as Smith leaves for the South.
Dr W B Gideon once reported near death in Las Vegas last week is slightly improved but likely unable to recover. Attending physicians say death remains possible within a short time. Mr Fred Gibson and Miss Fieale Gibson, son and daughter, have returned to the city. Mrs Groson remains with her husband.
Mr and Mrs Bryan arrive at 1030 as crowds along the way present Mrs Bryan with flowers. Mrs Laura M Jeite, wife of W M Jetty, will speak on Americanism at Hamilton Hall tomorrow. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises free button mending.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions supposed certi grate and associates, a secretary of excretion, and a sale or sale-like action at a hotel. Key names and details are garbled, making the full event and entities uncertain.
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