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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1896

Page

6

Topeka Socialites Host Musicales and Teas in Summer Run

In Topeka and vicinity society notes detail a series of entertainments at homes on Magnolia Street and surrounding areas. Miss Carpenter hosts a musicale with guests including Miss Mulvane and Miss Campbell, as well as a later informal mingling on a lit lawn. Several local residents, visitors, and families attend tea, parlor parties, picnics, and dinners, with numerous names listed as attendees. The piece also notes travel to Colorado and Madison trips, plus a church picnic at Garfield Park and upcoming Uncle Tom’s Cabin event plans.

Mies Idea Carpenter Maxiion Street Edger Smith Bika Carpenters Mr. Grol Mive Virsiline ‘Mulvane Charles Laverfrom Ralph Cea Mark Wikical Marc Robbins Neliie McClintock Edith Campbell Will Whitton Pee Mary Thomps Aee Harry Wear Wal Alexander Julius Wetdling Lena Sheldon Winifred Wagner Cutie Mediary Tenry Desieennob Harry Ashby Tassie Bennett Carnell Rae Kuesty Wete FE. Hennett Edu Meclintock Suse Gay Lean Whitelack Frank Bennett Aussie Bennet Fred Meaima Ernest Coane Frank Sheldon Tom King Be Lakin Roy Short J. Mc Buean A. Ri. Evans

Among Railroad Men Fight Between U S and Southwestern Traffic Assn

Live stock traffic from Texas and Oklahoma to Chicago rises as rail lines contend. Rock Island and Southwestern lines alter cattle rates, restoring a differential amid a tariff war. Kansas Baptist convention and W C T U annual meetings gain authorized round trip fares. Santa Fe agents appointed at Williams field and Oxford, Kan.

Texas Oklahoma Chicago Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Southwestern Traffic Association Pormeéiny Tuck Island Association Rock Jeland Calbego Rock Island Kansas Baptist Convention Western Passenger Association Kansas Kansas City Kan Santa Fe August Meyer Santa We Williams~ Field, Tit A. Parker BE K James Ashland Oxford Homer Jester

Colored Free Silver Men to Hold State Convention at Emporia

A Colored Free Silver convention is planned in Emporia on September 1 and 2. Delegates elected for the Emporia gathering include W. H. Smith Z Owens A Macainon J BR Lyllie Teaie Peasley Wan Eagleson A Kuykendall Berry Eider J Anerbriday L Johnsby A Brighn 3 Wicks Jerry White J W Russell JW Anderson.

Emporia W. H. Smith Z. Owens A. Macainon J. BR. Lyllie Teaie Peasley Wan. Eagleson A. Kuykendall Berry Eider J. Anerbriday L. Johnsby A. Brighn Wicks Jerry White J. W. Russell Jw, Anderson

Hubbard case testifies in Hamilton Printing receivership inquiry

Referee Charlex Spencer took four hours of testimony from A. D. Hubbard at his Quinton Heights home as part of investigations into shortages in Hubbard's accounts, with cross examination planned and a possible month before a report. The article notes ongoing Free Silver Headquarters setup in Topeka, funding needs, and a Garfield Park concert by Marshall's band.

Charlex Spencer A. D. Hubbard Hubbard Hamilton Printing Company Quinton Heights J. B. Larimer Spencer Webb McNair Wwi Federman Charze Topeka

Politicians Trade Barbs in Hutchinson Meeting

Hutchinson political items report a fiery speech by Jerry Stingson in McPherson that roused an anarchistic crowd as he attacked John Sherman calling him head of a Wall Street gang. A rebuttal letter from CL Vaughn quotes Sherman denying the remark. Dodge City notes a large gubernatorial rally with J W Leedy and D C Tillotson drawing praise and strong attendance.

Hutchinson News McPherson Jerry Stingson John Sherman Wall Street National Treasury John Sheran Jerry Ved CL. Vaughn Sherman Mr. Sherman Mansfield L, Vaughn, Hutchinson Kan Jerry Simpson Simpson Btn John Man Dodge City Aus J. W. Leedy D. C. Tillotson Topeka Leedy

Fifty Silver Republicans in Bryan Club at Stafford

Stafford Aug 24 This town with 700 population organized a Bryan club of 200. The ratio favors silver, Democrats endorsing Milton while Republicans shift to silver. In Dodge City Aug 28 the Democratic Judicial committee nominated appellate Judge Milton, a popular local figure. Chester Long will address Wichita travelers Aug 28. Winfield Republican rally moved to Sept 2 with Patterson and Burton to speak. Elmdale Aug 28 Bryan club forms with 102 members and several lifeloss Republicans joining the executive committee.

Bryan Club Stafford Badorse B. F. Milton Dodge City Court of Appeals B. FE. Milton Milton Chester Long Wichita Chester J. Long McKinley Hobart Winfield Geo. W. Patterson Island Park J. R. Burton Opera House Manning's Hall Elmdale Lifeloss

Lynching Threat Looms After Attack Near Libertyville

Ottumwa IA Aug 2 A farmer’s home near Libertyville was invaded by three well dressed strangers who bound and abused Nellie Warner 20. Sheriff’s posse pursued and captured the men guiding them to Fairfield while locals warned of possible lynching. Nellie is in critical condition and unable to identify her attackers. Circumstantial evidence mounts against the trio as authorities urge restraint.

Ottumwa J. W. Warner Libertyville Iowa Warner Nellie Black Jefferson County Sai Fairfield

Syndicate Dissolves Amid Favorable Financial Shift

New York on August 28 reports the exchange syndicate has virtually dissolved amid a favorable turn in the financial situation. The only operation noted was a sale of 240000 pounds of exchange. Tekes will walk thrush Rome next Tuesday with Miss Van Demen. Details tomorrow.

New York Rome Miss van Demen

Ladies Night Robes and All Wool Blankets Catalog

The notice lists robes, blankets, cotton goods and clothing items with prices and stock. It mentions Ladies Night robes, all wool blankets, electric cotton bat, Corticelli silk fowls per dozen spools, ladies shirts waists, and children's cotton flannel underwear. It signals upcoming production and stock availability.

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Barber Company Wins Pavement Contract for Topeka Streets

Topeka council awards two contracts totaling 40000 for repairing and five year maintenance of asphalt streets. Barber Company to begin work Monday and finish repairs in thirty days. Debated price for patching plumber hole damage set at 2.60 per square yard amid council friction over garbage ordinance discussions.

Asphat Barber Barber Company Eliott Stevens Quncilman Elliott Drew Fellows Roundtree Fiten Warner

City Council Debates Garbage Ordinance Enforcement

Council members spar over enforcing new garbage receptacle rules with Elliott questioning legal viability and cost. Bird contends enforceability exists but garbage definition is murky. Drew urges alley cleanups while Stevens and Nettels cite low cost and statewide unworkability. Pattison moves to defer, vote split with five for and four against.

Elliott Bird Ebiott Drew Pattison Ellott Stephenson Skinner Roundtree Ney Nettels Stevens Warner Counhoe Burgess

Teller to Campaign Speech in Colorado Springs Monday Night

Senator Henry M. Teller has returned from a mountain trip and will address a Colorado Springs crowd Monday night August St. He plans a series of speeches in California Illinois and Indiana after the visit. Marshall's band will give an unset concert at Garfield Park this evening.

William Taylor Garfield Park Marshall Colorado Springs Denver Col Henry M. Teller Colorado New Mexico Delver California Illinois Indiana

Preacher Bratton Egged During Park Meetings in Delphos

Rev Clark Bratton, conducting meetings in Delphos public park, was beaned by unknown assailants amid tensions with a local Spiritualist group. Ex mayor Jon White was struck by an egg, while Bratton and the ex mayor escaped serious injury. No arrests reported. A related item notes Santa Fe agent J M McCosk? found dead at Ingalls, Kan, gunshot self-inflicted or accidental. wife traveled east. family troubles rumored.

Clark Bratton Spiritualista Delphos Kan Clarke Brattom Jon White Odur Kenear Spiritahlivt Society Exmayor Lngalls Garden City J. M. McCo The Santa Fe Ingalls

Lost items and requests prompt scattered notices

A fragmented entries showing rewards for lost items, sale notices for exchanges, and a missing person style request. Details include a missing person or item near 301 Mast Eighth St, Topeka Kansas, and a notice about a wardrobe at 407 Madison Ave. Additional lines list an address at 79 Weak Sadist and a partial name Kad openbar with a request for owner name and address.

Wrndey Sale Kewanee Apa Eral Egeneyart Ieeeeet Ea Ieeery Madison Topeks Tiatian Erey Hevind Tam Syruis Keren Lim Ton C. Bialker

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