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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1896
Page
2
William J. Bryan drew large crowds across Ningern Falls Knowlesville and Lockport on his farm tour urging farmers to back silver and critiquing gold standards. He praised rural voters and warned against private interests while emphasizing money reform.
In Wichita an aged clash on the Wewoks street left five dead and several wounded as one hundred fifty aquaw men and three hundred full-blooded and mixed Indians fought amid a fear campaign to expel whites. U S troops from Ft Carey were summoned to restore order and prevent further slaughter.
Leavenworth Aug 23 The Kansas penitentiary directors met to award the coal output contract. Only bid was from J Husey Arkansas City at 85 cents a ton for screened lump. Board rejected for lack of $1,000 certified check and low price amid labor protests. About 200 convict miners idle.
In Leavenworth Aug 29 Methodist camp near Bonner Springs faced a brewery surprise when Dave Hutchins and Bob Dorr set up a tent saloon with “refreshments” and bartenders. The pair were jailed within an hour as liquor spilled and a temporary saloon was wrecked.
In Chicago in August brokers dealing with Diamond Match and New York Biscuit faced many settlements. Moore Brothers pushed settlements with brokers after stocks were sold to them. A meeting was held to settle accounts on trades and a decisive move by Coe was noted amid the ongoing brokerage activity.
This timber has been on the way several weeks. Many gains, work is lost by a headache caused by indigestion and stomach ailments. De Witt's Elixir is cited as effective for overcoming such discomforts.
New York Aug 29. Gaele Russell Sage saves a nickel by holding a crowded L train door for a friend, then helps J Arthur Joseph by paying for a set of papers. Sage calls back the guard to insert a forgotten ticket, insisting it was fair to stockholders. The tale spreads through Wall Street.
The Brooklyn cruiser, during a four hour trial run, averaged about 2 knots per hour, surpassing the 2 knot requirement and earning a $550,000 bonus for the Cramps. The ship exceeded horsepower targets and achieved a notable performance on its trial voyage.
Fragmentary advert claims a treatment for fever and something about curing stuttering but is garbled. It mentions a price and guarantee if directions are followed, and references sale of peat. No clear entities or verifiable details present.
A sixteen member National Republican League committee from Milwaukee met with Private Secretary Boyle and Major McKinney. John Goodnoe spoke for the group, praising McKinley and urging unity for protection, sound money, and national honor, while McKinley affirmed the party’s financial policy and independence. A brief delegation from the United Brethren conference followed with an appraising greeting from Governor McKinney.
Waverly Republicans held an enthusiastic rally to dedicate an auditorium seating 800. Congressman Charlie Curtis and the Orion quartet spoke and entertained as the venue drew a crowd of about 800, with over 500 left outside. Curtis earned many new supporters.
One fare for round trip tickets available on August 30 and 31 with return by September 8. Inquiries to Cromwell & Teffers, postoffice North Tooeka, or Santa Fe depot at Fifth street. W C Garvey agent Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised with dubious claims and garbled endorsement text.
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