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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1896
Page
8
A local store announces new dress goods arriving for the season with many pieces already unwrapped. The shop invites shoppers to view the new selections and participate in Saturday bargains, promising more stock daily for future buyers.
A local department store announces a special sale starting tomorrow with large reductions on the entire stock of medium weight and odd pants. Shoppers can replace parts of a worn suit by purchasing affordable pants and complete outfits at nominal prices.
In New York Bay, large numbers of sharks have appeared since hot weather. Residents of New Brighton and Long Harbor report frequent eyebark hunting, with sharks described as grayish with white bellies and many eight feet long. A local fisherman recalls a close encounter near the light house and a rescue by the Tobyken Boat Club after a capsized boat incident.
In Armourdale Kansas City Aug, workers at Swift Packing house faced agitation after time checks led to each employee being offered a McKinley button. Some refused, others accepted. Management claimed firm support for McKinley and said no bullying. Workers believed the move aimed to influence votes.
Pittshore Aus 22 Senator Mr Quay said Cameron will not run or may bow out of the senate race. He noted Cameron changed his mind about action and could decide to withdraw, and Quay indicated he will not support Cameron if he pursues the bid further.
New York Aug 28 sculptor George J Zotnay exhibited a model for a monument in Galveston to honor the heroes of the Texan revolution. The gift is by Henry Rosenberg of Galveston with a planned expenditure up to $50 000. Clahier Taylor not in hiding Kansass City Aug 25 cashier Geo A Taylor of the defunct Argentine bank not hiding and to remain in Argentine to help fraughten matters. Depositors to be paid in full. French author Pichon dead London Aug 28 Paris dispatch reports Baron Jerome Frederick Pichon, noted French author, has died. Dr A B Sawyer inquiry ends.
St Louis dealers report corn prices at levels not seen in three decades with No 2 corn around 14 cents a bushel. Exports to Europe rise while domestic supply soars, freight rates drop, and farmers scramble to store or crib corn to weather the crash. Capt Joseph Nanson and Spencer of the Merchants Exchange note buyers fear hardship for farmers as markets respond to supply and demand shifts.
The piece notes Samuel J. Randall Jr of Philadelphia offering services to the national committee at age 22, highlighting youth support for McKinley. German voters and central western states figures predict strong GOP majorities as literature in multiple languages influences opinion.
Washington August 23 Associate Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court declared he is for sound money and will support Mr McKinley for president. He denied any support for Bryan and Sewall and warned against unauthorized claims. The remark follows discussion of his dissenting view on the income tax portion of the tariff bill.
The old American ship Ida, built in East Boston during the rebellion and famed for facing privateers, arrived at the breakwater under James McCauley. Her masts were lost in a storm en route to the Bermudas. she will undergo major repairs and may return to active service.
Detroit reports a surge of American deposits migrating to Canadian banks across the Detroit River. Banks on the Canadian side note large sums flowing in over the past week, with some Windsor institutions cutting interest rates or not paying interest at all. Depositors cite Canada as a gold standard refuge against potential U S free coinage impacts.
In New York Aug 2 local fishermen report small catches this week while bluefish roam Long Island Sound and Great South Bay. Fire Island Inlet hosts trolling parties despite hundreds of fish taken. Snapper mackerel appear in Peconic Bay and surf fishing along New Jersey beaches grows popular with a three week season. Basa and weakfish also feed heavily on hooks alongside bluefish.
New York reports the marriage of Farna chi and Tomasy Marcosino at Mount Vernon after a lengthy ceremony. A festive gathering among the Italian colony followed with guests paying for kisses and dances to raise funds for the couple’s wedding trip. The lovers, separated for 15 years, reunited in the city to wed.
During a heated debate near Fifth and Kansas Avenue Nick Chiles exchanged insults with Officer Burgess on duty. The officer warned of arrest but Chiles mocked him and Burgess withdrew, leaving Chiles unarrested.
Travel advertisement outlining Santa Fe Route as the home road to the National Eisteddfod in Denver with round trip fare from Kansas City and sale dates August 29 to September 1. Details include agent contacts Cromwell & Jeffers and Santa Fe depot North Topeka, plus through lines to Montana, Puget Sound, California and Colorado with Sleeper and chair car options and a through connection via the Burlington routes.
A list of grocery items with prices and brands including Javanesa Coffee Sal Soda Silk Starch Corn Starch Beatie Warren salmon snaps Lewis parlor matches evaporated milk evaporated fruit drinks and hand picked products. Prices and specific weights are given for California and local brands.
Ibs White Loaf: 9 iuw S and G Best.
Schraeder, the self-styled divine healer, arrived from Galveston for a week in San Antonio. Fans had their handkerchiefs released during public calls at San Pedro Springs. He plans to travel the world, has prompt letters from the Holy Land, and will begin a fall fasting period.
New York reports Mrs Henry Ward Beecher marking her eighty third birthday at her son in law Rev Scoville’s home in West Cornwall Conn. Though advanced in years she remains active and engaged in current events. She rises early in Brookline and often retires late, sleeping only about five hours and compensating with afternoon naps. She devotes many evenings to literary work and contributes to the weekly press and monthly meg.
New York Aug 28 Plans drawn for a sixteen story office building to be erected at the southeast corner of Broadway and Duane street fronting 40 feet on Broadway and 10 feet on Duane street. It will adjoin a 23 story structure planned by KG Dun at Reade street corner. Construction not to start until May next when current leases expire. plot may be enlarged by buying adjoining lots.
Terrence Powderly former head of the Knights of Labor announces support for Major McKinley after work hours or in an interview. He praises McKinley devotion to the people and asserts no scandal has touched his management of national industry. Separately Union Pacific announces round trip fares from Kansas City to Denver for the National Eisteddfod. Tickets on sale August sti to Sept 1st with call details provided.
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