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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
8
Several Broad-Wray cable cars are sent to Worcester Base for air motor installation by American Wheelock Engine. Cars will store compressed air in underbody reservoirs. Tests indicate the air motor may power Broadway cars at speeds rivaling steam. winner cars to ship back to New York.
A letter praises Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation and sick headache. Mrs. Zante Stehic reports regained appetite and energy after six bottles. Advert remains general, listing a local drugstore and price. The text also includes several chaotic notices and promotional lines from a midwestern area newspaper.
Frankfort reports a governor will call a special session from mid November to December to address financial matters and renew efforts to elect a United States senator. Vacancies in party positions are few. The administration may schedule special elections only in Republican districts or where a Republican is favored, aiming to elect a Blackburn successor if a GOP majority is possible.
James L. Bryans former congressman and 4 Irelone Republican has endorsed free silver. James Evans, a long time local grain businessman, posted a bold offer at his grain elevator promising to buy all No 2 wheat raised in 1583 at 60 cents per bushel if Bryan is elected and free coinage enacted, or 0 cents per bushel otherwise.
In Cedar Rapids Lizzie Dietz, employed at a leading mercantile house, was restrained by her father, ex-Alderman Frank Dietz, who attached a short chain to her clothing to keep her from riding. Police intervened after the mother unlocked the chain. Dietz warned such punishments would not be tolerated.
Rev William Singer spoke at the Methodist church last evening urging aid after reporting a delayed salary. He recalled Ohio conference set his pay at 600, with surrounding churches contributing 350 cash and 390 in produce. He noted debts of 3150 were largely paid by December, yet he faced hardship and tears during the appeal.
A twenty year record touts a blood purifier as best for enriching the system and preventing disease. The item is touted as essential, claiming medicinal experiment benefits and improved health from wine consumption.
W A Pease of Colorado, claimed home in Grand Junction, is denounced by Topeka residents as a silver advocate and a laughable minor figure. Letters from Captain Steele and others portray him as a malcontent with a checkered past including a Chicago deputy post and a jumped preemption claim.
The notice promotes Santa Fe Route as the home road with a national Democratic Party convention in Indianapolis on September 2 and 4, 1896. One fare round trip, tickets on sale August 30 with return limit September 11. Inquiries to Cromwell & Jeffers in North Topeka or at Santa Fe depot foot of Fifth Street. Garvey, Agent. Also includes endorsements for Dr King’s New Discovery from Rev John Bergus and a Burlington Route ad touting fast vestibuled trains to Chicago and St Louis with various sleeper and dining car options.
Special train to St Paul departs Topeka at 3 40 p m on Sunday August 20 arrives St Paul next day 1 p m. Includes chair cars Pullman palace and tourist cars. Fare 12 55. Phone 234 for details. Also advert suggests De Witts Colic Cholera Cure for summer illness and dysentery.
Representative Overstreet of Indianapolis met with Republican Chairman Babcock at headquarters. He said Indiana and other midwest states will back the Republican ticket, noting a shift away from silver sentiment. He expected a large Indianapolis convention with about 1000 Democrats expected to attend and predicted a favorable ticket. He claimed Indiana Germans largely oppose the Chicago ticket.
In Birmingham Alabama, pre Iron traders report active European business as American iron prices fall due to silver agitation. Alabama Iron samples sent to Holland and Italy test well, prompting many orders and inquiries. Tennessee Coal and Iron Co ships 1,000 more tons to Liverpool and Genoa with larger orders expected.
Yerkes lenses for the University of Chicago space telescope are finished and packed for shipment. Delays stem from the receiving building not yet complete. Lenses are cushioned in cotton flannel, sealed in dual boxes with curled hair or excelsior to prevent movement, then moved in a parlor car chartered for transport.
Chester Aug 77 a rival of the bride attacked Miss Atlas Bunce at the Immaculate Heart Church wedding. A one year old girl was used to throw flour, striking the bride between the shoulders and spoiling her gown. Efforts continue to identify the attacker behind the act.
Chicago August 27 Henry C Payne and Dr T N Jamieson say the hard fight will be in Michigan Indiana Illinois Nebraska and other western states The farming vote is divided with labor and business favoring the gold standard while farmers in the west show strong silver sentiment requiring immediate school house campaigning.
Washington Aug 27 Chairman Jones defrays preliminary Democratic committee expenses from a $10,000 check reported as a Sewall contribution to the campaign fund. Just after the Chicago event, he is said to have received the largest gift. Reunion privileges for the late grands reunion week offered at address AI. Revipe, 0. Kansas av.
Enos McDonald assistant water service foreman in Jupeka Santa Fe delays a nervous Atchison man at the depot. The man asks when the next train leaves and McDonald jokes that it left 24 years ago. After a quick chuckle the man buys a Rock Island ticket and departs.
The Hollers sisters Grace Jessie and Little Flassie, billed as The Holder’s, aim for a popular price show with a 19 repertoire including The Witt Rivals and Frou Prow. Clifford L Holler is to be advance agent and C L Morgan of Leavenworth was to be manager and angel if alive. Future tours through Texas hang on securing an angel backer as topeka may lose another dramatic troupe.
Eureka Kansas September 3 0 Hand Medicine Co Dr Hand's Collected Fave my baby nine months old rested better last night than ever has I can testify to the virtues with a good conscience Mothers ask some mother who has used this remedy Dr Hand's remedies for children never disappoint Sold by all druggists for 25 cents a bottle
A local notice offers a $400 round trip fare with sale dates August 2 to September 1 and return by September 90. Enquiries directed to Cromwell and W. C. Garvey, agents. An accompanying health ad promotes De Witt's Colic and Cholera Cure for cholera morbus and diarrhoea with claims of instant results and restored bowel health attributed to G. W. Stonefield.
The Union Pacific announces a round trip fare of one fare plus 32 from Kansas and Nebraska points for the National Elmteddfnd meeting in Denver, September 1 to 5. Tickets go on sale August 29 to September 1. Inquiries to ticket agent Fal ewis at 30 Falto Depot. Additionally a note warns that all instantaneous cough cures contain opiates and may dry bronchial mucus, risk of congestion.
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