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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1896

Page

6

Governor Morrill Receives National Veterans Union Congrats

The National Encampment Veterans Union sends greetings to Governor Morrill of Topeka Kan noting his order membership and a speech at Lima Ohio last year. They express strong support for his re election and commend his leadership and visit. Louis F. Ellis signs as Commander in Chief.

Veterans’ Union Morrill Twin Union Veterans' Union Io Lima Ohio Bughempton BE. N. Mori Kan

District Court Docket Shrinks to Small September List

The district court docket for the September term will be out today. It is small, containing about four cases, roughly seven civil and six criminal in a term that has been the smallest in eight years. Judge Hazen faced 30 cases on taking the bench and reduced the first term to about half. No murder cases on the docket, but one civil action seeks 45000 for damages by Mrs E B Myers.

Juder Hazen EB. Myers Walle Sturt Topeka

Real Estate Transfers and Insurance Figures

Real estate transfers listed include Nicholy to Fred L. Keio for $100 with land in North Topeka near Monroe Birert Gordon Annie Be Wy ndley to Grant Hammon for 26 feet of lots and other parcels. Mentions J D Scerph and Alonzo A Saseph to W W Kemper, with undivided portions and fees around $1,300. Also notes Eustace Brown as an experienced insurance man and governor Anthony's staffing changes.

Nicholy Fred L. Keio North Tope&a Monroe Birert Gordon Annie Wyndley Grant Hammon J.D Scerph Kan W. Kemper Furler County Han Brett Alonzo A Saseph W. W. Kemper Enmiv Kemper Joerph Beal Bistiey Rhidip Eustace &. Brown Pho Anthony Took

Appointments for Richard Yates Speakings Set

The Republican state central committee has named two appointments for Richard Yates of Jacksonville, son of War Governor Yates, noted as a stronger platform speaker. Yates will address audiences in Kansas City Kansas on September 14 and at Wichita on the 18th. Baron Von Zedwitz Buried. reports say the German agitator killed aboard the Emperor's yacht Meteor. A bowtie washed ashore at Arranmore with a weathered prescription. Santa Fe Route features excursion sales from September 1 to 29 with round trip fares plus 52.09 for twenty-one days. Contact Peeriess Steam Laundry at 114 W. Sthat for collars services.

Dick Yates Republican State Central Richard Yates Jacksonville Whs Yates Kansas City Kan Wichita Santa Fe Arkansa Arizona Louisiana

Topeka Social season filled with visits and parties

In Topeka and vicinity society a busy schedule unfolds with picnics at Gile Updegratt's farm, informal dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lange, and numerous guests from Ottawa Leavenworth and Brooklyn. Several local residents travel to Manitou and Denver. Major and Mrs. Anderson welcome a newborn daughter while many members plan weeks of visits, parties, and receptions across the week.

Gile Updegratt Gui At & O Efeck Eleanor Wison Misa Anna Bartholomew Lote Tefft Jeanette Lard Marjory Wheeler Marie Devanaugeh Huberta Wasson Lee Redden Bessie’ Hayden Terrence Hwart Will Wikide Seth Chase Lestie Guild Jotneon Albert Waltides George Stansfield T. Scudder Oscar Knowles R McCurdy Pred Jennesa F. E. Snow O. F Clark T. Beam Mary Lakin Alice Willard Daisy Wilkinson Ottawa Altes Florence Lewis St Harrison Street Milteex Sale Mabel Fullectonieck Erenae Oesterway Asher Bome Chia Newton ElDorado GA. Wall Cincinnati Washington Colosado Treview Divot Kan Mies WiMeet Hadoon D. Wandini N. It Baker Mary Reared S. M. Wood Carbondale Will Seiler Kansas Campbell Naiile McClintock W. B. Whitton Mary Merrill Springs Lucile Miller Nannie Hopkins Tevis Kaw Alles Suste Gay Gertrude Devereux Lawrence Edna McClintock Misa Exith Snyder Rochester Will Caranhan Concordia Reuben Knowles Lowk Misa Edna Carpenter Myrtle Mitchell Ane Witte Wagner Lillian Whitelock Eeepworth Teague Methodist Church Inessn Napus Worth

Death of Leopold Herz in London After Operation

Leopold Herz of New York, father of Dr. Cornelius Herz of Panama Canal fame, died in London after an operation to remove a stone from his bladder. He was to return to New York on Saturday.

St Bourne London Leopold Hers New York Cornelus Herz Patama Canal Hera

The Good Samaritan and the Phantom Philistine

A comical tale from Truth describes a woman in distress with a repair kit for a bicycle. A Philistine hero appears on the horizon, promises aid, but abandons the scene after failing to repair the kit. The only items left are a mirror, comb, powder puff, and curling irons as he rides away.

Aha Sean Philistine Zarle H_ Katou

Ambiguous quotes on politics and accusations from a Chicago Post item

A fragmented Chicago Post excerpt depicts a man declaring he would kill the man who accused him of sincerity and trickery. The dialogue touches on politics, campaigns, and personal attacks, mentioning a friend’s counterpoint and dismissive remarks about allegations.

Chicago Post Chicago Tribuna

One Horse Town No More Says Jubilant Enquirer

A jubilee orator boasts that their town has shed its one horse town stigma and now looks forward with pride. Streets bustle with carts and carriages as residents declare modernization and class status, celebrating a shift from the past.

Jubilee Prstor Cineinatt Enquirer

Beauties of the Language and Public Sayings Collide

A collage of imperfect quotes shows slang and mishearing in midwestern papers. Crooks discuss seizing and language while a farmer notes a hungry dog. A campaigner laments speaking clearly and a kindly Dawson faces criticism from many he meets.

Pa Reflects on Tyrant and Wheel Theme

A fragment from a New York newspaper features a reader quote about tyranny and punishment, with dialogue between Pa and Johnny as they discuss a line about the wheel and installments. The text is garbled and incomplete, preserving conversational tone.

War of Uncle Jim and the Joneses in Small Town Talk

Fragmentary recollection depicts Uncle Jim hindered from public office amid community talk and family pride. Voices recall support for Temple, Sheriff, and Mayor bids as kin and neighbors debate futures while harvest and daily life intrude.

Jim

Man of Westmoreland Faces Cocaine Frenzy at Chesterfield

George Smith son of Albany Law School dean Horace Smith caused a dramatic scene at the Chesterfield hotel leaping from a second story, breaking a basement window and hiding in the laundry. He later told reporters he had consumed twenty grains of cocaine daily since leaving home a week before. He was captured by officers and remains in the city jail as police review his case and potential witnesses.

George Smith Westmoreland Pottiwatomie County Chesterfield Hotel Ned Rawm 1 Simon Greenspun Fawkes Pollce Bilding Guorge Smith Westmordland Horace BR. Smith Albany Law School Union University Albany N. Y Aaron P. Jetmore Kansas Agnar Ile Chesterfield Ingalsbe Ibilene Sane Jetmere Journal al- Dany Law School Puttawathmic County City State Journal Cma Kansas City Republican County Central Committee Pottawatomie County Cragy Means & Smith, Stisrnesa

North Topeka Social Notes And LocalMovements

North Topeka notes list visitors and sickness including Uncle Adam Nethwinder of Lily Lake and Gene Parr of Chicago visiting Miss Edna Parkhurs. Local residents like John Scott, Hirdle Stoker, Harry Irons, Ell James Thompson and others are mentioned with illnesses moves and travels. A well rescue of a cow near an uncovered well is reported with neighbors assisting.

Sone Erica Kansas Avenue Adam Nethwinder Lily Lake Gene Parr Chicago Edna Parkhurs John Scott Potwin O. PF. Whitney Hirdle Stoker Ross 2 K. B. King Harry Irons Frank Foot North Quincy Street Cohese Eli James Thompson Silver Lake Tom Tigh Kansas City Yesteday Epworth League Reading Circle Amila Viola Troutman Norsh Quincy Street J. W. Woodburn Mina Bila Garfield Park H. H. Fowler Anna Manhattan Fowler

Sulphur Tax Hike Alarms U S Manufacturers

Washington reports a cable from Consul Caughy at Messina noting Italy imposes a new tax per ton on sulphur in addition to the existing export duty. The higher crude brimstone rate threatens injury to American acid makers and other industries.

Washington State Department Caughy Messing Italy Ritter

Laborer polling on presidential race in Merrill and Webster City

In Merrill Wisconsin August 28 poll of T B Scots Lumber crew shows McKitley 2 Bryan 42. two for Bryan not voting. Gilkey Anson crew poll gives McKinley 162 Bryan 16. In Waterloo area railroad workers polled with over 100 men reporting. two for Bryan, one Prohibitionist, rest for McKinley.

Merrill Wis T. B. Scots Lumber Company MecKitley Bryan Makinley Gilkey & Anson Lumber Company Glving McKinley Webster City G. W.turner Glenarcher Waterloo Hainuts Central Dubuane Fort Dodge McKinv

Mrs Bryan's Ring Recalled Amid City Visit

Pittsburg in August reports a letter from William J Bryan to Joseph Hawley. Bryan says he and Mrs Bryan cherished their Pittsburg visit and the many courtesies shown. He notes receipt of the ring Mrs Bryan lost and includes a reward of $1 for its rider. The $10 was seen in a manuscript during the Erie Democratic state league convention.

Pittsburg Joseph Hawley Upper Hed Hook N.Y William J. Bryan Bryan Hawley Democratic State League Erie

Hounds to Track Deadheads Crown Pol Ind at Fair

Sheriff Bayes deploys bloodhounds Buck and Jim as official police at Lake County Fair. Dogs replace guards of prior years and will oversee crowd control and security duties during the event.

Bayes Buck Jim Lake County

MARKET REPORT CHICAGO Aug 26 Wheat Drops Amid Weakness

Liquidation in long wheat dominates early trading as December opens steady then declines to the 60s and 50s. Corn, oats, and provisions fall with weak hog and cattle receipts noted. frost forecasts steadying the market. Texas and Kansas City summaries show steady to firm cattle, with mixed hogs and steady sheep. Chicago and Liverpool reports reflect ongoing declines with cautious optimism for tomorrow’s estimates.

Hilton Hughes Texas Ansas Minneapolis Inez Duluth Welkon Morris Chicago Europe Liverpool

Market and commodity notes from New York and Europe

A compact dispatch records grain and pork futures with prices and rates in New York Chicago and Berlin, noting wheat and corn values, export movements, and futures options. It also mentions a clothing line detail about ladies' shirt waists and a local laundry.

Beco Topeka Grain Exchange M. Todky New York Topeka Grain and Block Exchange Bugar Kerk Island St. Paul B&o

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