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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1896

Page

5

Bennington Recieves Kuhn Letter On Socialist Labor in Kansas

W H Bennington and other activists debate forming a Socialist Labor party faction in Kansas. Henry Kuhn of New York advises a cautious approach while Bennington plans outreach, conventions, and a campaign. The movement centers on agrarian support, industrial strength, and a revolutionary stance against capitalism.

Stangarad Democrats Switc Uchet Fanny Telets Unis Folk Socialist Labor Party Kises W. H Bennington Bie Planning & Campaign Kansas Syclaliet Labor Party Bir Benametee W Henry Kuba New York Kanes Kuhn Hathmint Socialiet Later Welites Sir Deahliigtom Itenaas Socialiat Labor Party Urganatten Eugens Ameena Ameena. Roa Consticous Revolutionary Fins: “Ula Benning Buusans al- Faye

Silver clubs mobilize voters across Kansas counties

In Aug meetings across Arkansas City Hanover Chapman and other towns to boost pro silver candidates. Clubs report hundreds of names, elect officers, and plan endorsements with Republicans Democrats and Populists forming local branches. Speakers urge free silver and McKinley opposition.

Alma Alma Township McKinley Hobart Georet G.corneal G. Moors C. M. Rose

Fusion in Marshall Democrats Unite on Common Ticket

Fusion in Marshall aligns Democrats and Populists on a joint slate. County officials including Charles Ovitzir, GX Emmert for representative, and Jo Evans as probate judge participate in the county ticket. Notables J B McMahan and Charles Wetzier serve as commissioners and other roles.

Marshall Marrayin Thie Pupolet de Collowine Heatroumd Tir Attornes Chartes Ovlitzir Venator GX Emmert Amuity Jo Evans Fred J. Burnes J B McMahan Charles Wetzier

Democrats Nominate J Bitten for Congress in Sixth District

At the Sixth district convention the Democrats nominated J Bitten of Mheyenne county for Congress on the second ballot. Charles Bucher of Newton addressed the convention after business was completed.

J. ©. Button Congress Awe Taneas J. Bitten Mheyenne County Charles Bucher Newton

Were They Honest Dollars and the Louisburg Veteran Explain

A Louisburg veteran Makea explains to Bryan Silver at Heed's house about wartime honesty of dollars. The remarks touch on government honesty and Abrahamic groups, with organizers forming a group led by Goebel as president and James T. Lee as treasurer.

Louistiirs Bryan Silver Ho Momine al Muds Abrahamians Freasant Sp Cation Eeudtent PW. Goebel James T. Lee James

Annual Ship Report Shows Seamen Discharges Rise

Washington reports two annual shipping commission reports for the year ended June 30 show total shipments and discharges of seamen for American sailing. New York shipments rose to 454,429 in 1896 from 15,087 in 1895, driven by Trans Atlantic operations and Pacific coast traffic gains affecting costs and fees totaling 1,270 with a previous year figure of 6,150 and a balance of 22,000 on old fee basis.

Washington United States New York American Line Trans-Atlantic Mail Stillmere Sun Prantises Tang

Lowe on fusion: Democrats and Populists unite again

Judge J G Lowe explains his stance on fusion politics, saying his position now mirrors 1892. He defends favorable fusion then and now, notes differences in issues, and argues both Populists and Democrats support Bryan and constitutional money as state electors.

J. G. Lowe Kansas Democracy Bryan Breaa Camocrnese

Quiet at Zanzibar as Khalid seizes palace square

Report from Zanzibar notes Khalid's hold on the palace square with 700 armed Askarie, the British warships Philomel Brush and Sparrow protesting. St George cruiser arrived with Rear Admiral Rawson and 250 more sailors to protect property and assert order. London dispatch mentions US campaign rhetoric and Monroe doctrine concerns.

Zanaibar Aus Khalid Palace Square Philomel Brush Sparrow Hamid Din Twain bin Said

Uncle Sam Seeks Stronger Indemnity From Turkey

The U S minister Alexander W Terrell informed the Turkish government that its answer to indemnity demands over the burning of American missions at Kharput and Marash is unsatisfactory Armenian competition concerns arise as Scotch oil firms threaten price cuts to meet American oil pricing and risk breaking from the association Populists in St Cloud endorse Charles A Towne for Congress in the Brath district noting Towne of Duluth as a Free Silver Republican candidate

Wichita Aeek Wes Aan Newt Garst W. Weitzel J. S. S McKnight J. Gulatt Mulvey J.M Hoss B. J. Nichols Rute Come W. F. Green J.C. Leeder Charles Hatton Kingdom of Heaven Bryan Constantinople Unite States Alexander W. Ter- Tell United States Kharput Marash Ginsguw Scotland Indorse Charlies A. Towne St. Cloud Minn Brath District Charles A. Towne Duluth Free Allver Republicag

Scramble for Travel Drops as Railroads Fight Drover Tickets

Western rail lines clash over Grand Army business at St Paul with free transportation for officers and staff, drover tickets flooding the market and depressing rates. The Western Passenger Association orders a market-wide ticket buy up and penalties for violations, while Santa Fe makes personnel changes and notes transfers and new agents across multiple routes.

Grand Army St Paul Cateman Southwestern Traffic “Association Texas Kansas City St. Louis Chicago Missouri Pacific Missouri River

Snapshot items from Topeka city life and politics

A jumble of local notes shows David Overmyer planning a bank write, Councilman Warner fond of fishing, and Matt Campbell to speak to Rochester Republican club. Reports cover a ten pound daughter, club formations, charity aid, injuries, vandalism to trolley rails, weather, and police updates, with several political and social events across Topeka and nearby towns.

David Overmyer Warner Sith Street Financial School Matt Campbell Rochester Republican_club Major T. J. Askerson Central Bryan Club Hamilton Hall Thorpe Nichols Schuyler Nichels Hasen Fifth Ward Free Silver Club Joe Waters James H W.iny McKinley Club Jefferson County State House Ralston Health Ub of Topeks Garfeld Park Wallace Kansas Avenue Wanburn Fallege College Avenue B.S. Farrand Westminster Presbyterian ‘Church Kingston

Shops and Houndhouse Repair Assignments Update

M A Bergine Co placed in shops for general repairs. Engineer William Holloway returns after illness. Baldwin engine S05 hauled from shops after overhaul. Engineers Irving Wellman and John Kelly assigned to engines 70 and 80. Thomas Porter assigned Osage City Queneme run, relieving Seahill. Fireman Charles Berry assigned to Soon is Kansas passenger run between Kansas City and Chanute.

M. A.bergine Cc Wiliam Holloway Ilness Baldwin Irving Wellman John Kelly Thomas Porter Osage City-Queneme Run Charles Leat Porter Seahill Charee Charles Berry Thi City Kansas Kansas City Chanute

Victoria abused and queen blamed for Irish prison cruelty

A Victorian era column attacks Queen Victoria over political prisoners including Daly of Portland prison. It compares Irish torture to Armenian torture and calls for clemency and abdication, accusing the queen of baring humanity and delaying Irish relief. The piece urges freeing Irish inmates and hints at royal downfall.

Daly Hire Victoria Ireland Telther Hone

Cuban Mills Burned In Santiago De Cuba

Reports from Havana state insurgents burned over thirty coffee and cocoa plantations in Santiago de Cuba province, including Aurore Sempalia and Dolornia estates. More than a million words of property were destroyed. French owners remained neutral. A decree will strict ly enforce planting and harvest bans on sugar and coffee crops. Local loyalty to Spain supports the measure despite merchant discontent.

Havana Aus Santiago de Cuba Aurore Sempalia Dolornia Cubs Board of Teader Spain General Weyler

Herbs Trial Promises Medical Insight From Dr Raymond

Article describes Dr G Raymond of Puyallup offering cure advice and medical techniques. It cites his claimed methods, tools, and a focus on digestive and disease remedies.

Raymond Liz Taymond Brais Scymond

True by the Spanish Antoníoistos and Cuban resistance

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Cuban resistance against Spanish forces. Mentions Seabaniy and a case of aiding natives to oppose Spaniards. Details are unclear and naming is partial.

Silver Organizes Clubs Across America for Reform

National Silver Party headquarters reports plans to organize silver clubs in every territory, urging local chapters to elect delegates, with provisions for representation: one delegate for every twenty members, and a separate slate for women. The Chicago meeting on September 20 is announced with leaders Seynember Haw and others scheduled to attend. A second item notes a public event with political figures and a separate note on a milling plant fire in Wetton, Minnesota injuring several. Mineral Water advertisement closes the notice.

Chicago Washington National Silver Party Cya P. Keeney National Silver Chile America Hines Fallie Elyle Wil Otter Erie

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