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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1896

Page

8

Morrison Loathes Altgeld in Militarized Campaign Fight

Interstate Commerce Commissioner Willan Morrison plans to return to Illinois with a war club and a galling gun to attack John P Altgeld. James D Yeomans states Morrison is entering the Illinois governor race to actively oppose Altgeld, citing alleged misuse of state funds and Morrison's party boss conduct.

New York Interstate Commerce Willan R. Morrison Tiinois John P. Altgeld Forman Ilinois Morrison Interstate Commerce Commission James D. Yeomans Law Yeomans Altgeld

Pioneering Health Guide Promises Cure and Advice

An early advertisement extols a medical manual titled This is the Fertile World’s Dispensary, touting its vast insights on health and disease. It claims widespread sales, mentioning price points and the author Dr. Pierce, and promotes remedies including Constipation cures with extensive medical guidance and affordable editions.

Fenorana Beattle Howe N.Y Pierce

Eastern Prospects Poor Says Bryan Vote Outlook

A letter discusses Bryan's political strength in eastern states amid a national campaign. The writer argues Bryan may fail to carry eastern states like Ohio Indiana Michigan Missouri and West Virginia while predicting the southern and western vote may differ. The note notes press sentiment shifts and labor support but questions overall outcomes.

Bishes Bryan T. Heyninde Beyan Brynwald Hays Mhaney Enovgd Ohio Indiana Michigan Felhole Missouri West Virginia

Santa Fe Route Ad Teems With Travel Deals

Santa Fe Route promotes rail travel with routes to Colorado Montana Hot Springs Puget Sound and Pacific Coast via Burlington. Highlights include short travel times from Kansas City sleeper connections and low fares for round trips dated August 2 to September 1. Local agents Cromwell Jeffers and Garvey offer tickets and schedules at S000 Fifth Street and through Burlington General Passenger Agent St Louis.

Colorado Montana Hot Springs Puget Sound Pacific Coast Burlington Missouri River Baise City Kanegan City Lincoln Billings Ly Meliant Kansas City

Loveland Corn Roast Postponed to 1897 New Harvest Feature

Traveling Passenger Agent Angier says Loveland Corn Roast and Loveland Street fair are postponed to 1897. The September 7 corn roast will be the state’s sole harvest event this year with free corn from trenches, bicycle races, and product exhibits. A Weld rally and silver rally will follow as Colorado’s harvestdays begin anew.

Denver Angier Unti- Pacific Loveland Colorado

Bryan to Speak in Kentucky at Lexington and Louisville

In Wet York Aug 29 the Democratic candidate Mr Tirson will deliver two speeches in Kentucky with dates to be announced. Discussion between Senator Blackburn and Mr Bryan in New York reveals plan for large meetings in Louisville and Lexington where Bryan is to speak, boosting the gold Democratic majority in Kentucky.

Louisville Lexington York Tirson Kentucky Blackburn Mr. Bryan New York Ste Louieville Bryan

Bogus Indian Skeletons Reported at McKee Rocks Dig

Carnegie Museum commissioners met to review a claim that skeletons unearthed near McKee Rocks are not Indigenous chiefs but white men who died of smallpox and cholera around 1850. A graveyard adjoins the mound and critics say researchers dig on the wrong side. The so called chief number 20 is alleged to be Thomas Woods, a ferry man who died about 1956.

Thomas Woods

All Cranks in Kansas Political Note

New York correspondent Mr. B. Reymond of Chicago discusses the political scene from Marblehead Malka. He notes many silverites west of the Mississippi and predicts Nebraska and Kansas will vote a certain way while Illinois remains safe with a third ticket nominated.

Chicago Saya Bryan New York Ave Mr. &. B. Reymond Marblehead Malka Nebraska Kansas Illinois

Populists Nominate Batley in Fourth District Convention

In New Orleans Aug 29 Populists of Langieh Fourth district nominated Sire Batley for Congress. A fusion with the Republicans was voted 63 to 10, while rest of the meeting denounced the Ban callus upon Lonistars. The convention favored its choice. nearby notes praise and a side line about Baby Rested Better Than Ever in Eureka and a brief Dr Hand’s College relief claim for a nine month old is mentioned.

New Orleans Langieh Statchitoches Sire Batley Congress Pemorists Wise Iit Brian Eureka Kan Hand Medicine Co

Fame for Parkhurst charges murder in Austin case

J Eugene Burt of Austin Texas is held at Despisines police station on murder charges. He is accused of killing his wife and two children in late July. A servant heard him say he would not drink the remaining bay water. Police found the bodies in the Burt cistern after a search. Poindexter, a Little fruit storekeeper, knew Burt and read of the crime, later guiding officers to Parkhurst who arrested Burt yesterday.

J. Eugene Burt Austin Tex Despisines Saress Chaves Cueses Dy Clear Burt Meredith Poindexter Open Board of Trade Poinexter Oliver Parkhurst Lakestreet Station Iir Parkhurst Duis FoMoer Parkhurst G. W. Parkhurst Parkhurst, Davis & Co

Twenty Two Trunks As Vanderbilts Sail for Europe

New York August 2 Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr embarked for Europe aboard the Majestic with 22 trunks and two bicycles. The bride’s father HT Wilson attended the voyage as the Vanderbilts took the finest suite aboard and planned a three month itinerary visiting London Paris the Riviera Home Madrid Vienna and St Petersburg.

New York Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr Europe Majestic Vanderbilte HT Wilson Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt Msich Mra Vanderbilt Fe Vanderbilt London Maris Tviera Marid Vienna St. Petersburg

Lillian Russell to Enter Opera on Elephant Back

New York August reports Lillian Russell in The American Beauty requires a second act entrance on an elephant. Producer Mise Fuusell opposed the stunt but accepted the essential prop. Russell, unable to master the scene, engages Tod Sjonn, champion jockey, for rehearsal and possible stunt adjustments.

Lillian Russell New York Aus Mise Fuusell

Valuable Prescription Promises Relief for Suffering Woman

Edler Morrison of Waorthington Ind writes a testimonial praising Electric Bitters for alleviate ing stomach and digestion issues back ache and fatigue. Six bottles renewed her health and strength. Available at J K Jones drug store Fifth street and Kansas avenue.

Edler Morrison Waorthington Ind Jones Fifth Street Kansas Avenue

Santa Fe Route Home Road Ticket Offer

One fare for round trip with July August 39 and 3 return limit September. Enquire Cromwell Jeffers post office North Topeka or Santa Fe depot Fifth street foot. W C Garvey agent. Facts Speak Louder Than Words. Bergs German Salve sold 4 650 000 boxes in 1833 only three returned unsatisfactory. Every box carries a positive guarantee. all druggists sell it.

Cromwell & Jeffers North Topeka Santa Fe Fifth Street W.C. Garvey

McKinley Gains Ground in Presidential Race

Cincinnati August 29 President M E Ingalls of the Big Four and Chesapeake railroads, returning home, says McKinley is winning support while Bryan fades. He calls this a campaign of education and supports McKinley despite opposing the Democratic gold ticket, predicting the silver issue is fading as voters think for themselves.

Cincinnati M.E Ingalls Chesapeake McKinley Bryan West Virginia Clifton Forge W. Va Mekhin- Jey

Smuggler Stopped With Jewelry Seized From Steerage Passengers

A ragged steerage passenger named Michael Barrat was among steerage travelers on the Hamburg ship Ems. A hidden cargo contained 696 pieces of gold and diamond jewelry including pins bracelets earrings and brooches valued at 59000. Barrat refused to name owners and was released after seizure.

Tewalry Ee York Michael Barratth Art Jisrty Ateerite Hamburg Ems Buriat

BONK OFFICERS ARRESTED AT AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK

Acting Comptroller Coffin announced the arrest of President EB Gardes and Vice President Girault of the American National Bank New Orleans La in early August. They face charges under section 5200 U S R S and the July 1 1892 act section 12. Bank losses were reported as a result, with impact on shareholders and creditors only.

Comptestiar Gorstin Ube

Bryan's Programme Unchanged Says McConville

Chicago August 29 Nations Democratic Committeeman McConville of Buffalo denies Bryan's campaign itinerary for next week will change. He says Bryan will stay with the plan, appearing in Columbus September 1 and then Toledo, and he has sent telegrams to correct the report.

Chicago

Aid for Ontonagon Relief and Cuban Expeditions News

Richland Mich Aug 24 reports trouble over provision distribution in Ontonagon causing sheriffs to seek Michigan Governor aid and troopers to quell disturbances. 1500 remain distressed. fire deaths in West district. General Roloff reports Cuban landings of three expeditions with 1500 rifles 2,000,000 cartridges 700 machetes and supplies. Adah Richmond appeals will of John Stetson Jr claiming widow status.

Richland Mich Ontonagon Sherif Znvernor Michigan Bistse Pass! & Company Trospa Ata Ey West Run Ave Ale Nunes Roloff Cuba Chres John Stetson Boston Adah Richmond John Stetson, Jr Adah Stetson City of New York

Breweries in receivership and political notes from 1900s press

Springfield Brewing Company of New Jersey fame placed in receivership as owner Selle Ma min travels to Europe. Populist leaders notify Bryan and Watson of nomination in formal letter. London reports Czars desire to visit Bismarck during current trip. Patent medicine ads claim Winslow's Syrup for teething and Diarrhoea Balsam offer quick relief. De Witt's Cholera Cure touted for rapid action.

Springwerm Mass Springfield Brewing Company New Jersey Selle Ma‘min Europe Bryan Watson Washington

Woman as a Financier and Domestic Tricks

A collage of humorous vignettes about women handling money and domestic negotiations. A lawyer and his wife debate control of funds, a banker teases a wife’s money influence, and a man learns he rarely wins in financial talks with his spouse. Observations on hotels, fashion, and social pretenses add satirical color from period papers.

Chicago Post

Rew Era Rated California Svaciise for New Evaporated Raspbeddings

Unclear text fragment mentions California and a new evaporated product. Names and details are unreadable, with garbled phrases hindering clear extraction of event, people, or organization. Unable to determine concrete facts for a concise summary.

Rew Era California

Bank of England curbs gold withdrawal with price shifts

Westminster Gazette reports gold withdrawals pressuring the Bank of England to lower eagle prices and raise bar gold prices to tempt ship owners toward eights. It suggests further bar gold price rises may occur to retain gold, but notes unlikely enough gold will be drawn to trigger higher bank discount rates. The piece forecasts possible seven to eight million withdrawals before protective steps are used.

London Westminster Gazette Bank of England

Democrats Win in Louisville Contempt Case

A frankfort dispatch reports Judge Hayelrize of the court of appeals upheld the injunction of Judge Toney, backing the Democratic board of public safety against the Louisville aldermen and Mayor Todd in a contempt action. The ruling strengthens the Democratic board faced with ousting attempts for three months. Also noted, Daniel Mullan, a longtime Democrat from Youngstown and a member of the Amalganated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, has announced support for McKinley and Hobart.

Tlonisque Frankfort Hayelrize Court of Appreals Louis Ville Toney Louisville Boar of Aldermen Todd Democratic Board of Public Safety Aldemen McKinley Youngstown Daniel Mullan Lisse Asadelalion Tron and Steel Workers MicKinley Hobart

Rates to Denver for the annual National Eisteddfod meeting

The Union Pacific announces round trip fares to Denver Colorado for the annual National Eisteddfod meeting. Tickets are one fare for the round trip plus 32 tram points in Kansas and Nebraska. Sales run August 29 to September 1 inclusive. For travel details contact Depot Agent Fulton.

Denver Colo Union Pacific Kansas Fulton

Ideal Discovery Praised By Chicago Alderman And Minister

James L. Francis alderman of Chicago and Reverend Join Bergus of Keokuk both endorse Dr King s New Discovery as an ideal panacea for coughs colds and lung complaints with long term use and speedy relief cited. Free bottle offer advertised at J K Jones drug store at Fifth Street and Kanga avenue ready for Treated customers.

James L. Francis Alderman Chicago Dr. King Trish J. K K. Jones Filth Street Kangaa Avenue

Santa Fe Rotte Home Road and National Eisteddfod

Train fare details for a round trip priced at $2.00 with sale dates from August 2 to September 1 and a final return limit of September 30. Tickets available via Cromwell & Jeffers, North Topeka post office, or Santa Fe depot. Also notes on a relief for summer illness and a steam laundry service.

National Eisteddfod Denver Crommvell & Jeffers Post Ofice North Topeke Santa Fe Fifth Street W. C. Garvey

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Gov Santa PE Danver Cromwell Jeffers Poetatries Santa Fe Red Garvey de ‘Witt Great Pile Stansfield Peerless Steam Laundry Westight Hall Merchams Loveland’s Bhyan Louisiane Georgia Topeka Bra. Vanderbilt, Jr National Democratic Party Indianapolis Bradfield HeSerann Bradfield Regulator CO Athenta Spig Bottie M’hinley President Ingalls Chesapeake and Ohio BONK American National Buffalo Asta Bismarck Berl Saya Esae Morbus Diarchi G. W. Stanselt Mosey de Taverns Washington Star Lena Indianapolis Journal Har Optician New York Sunday World Detroit Tri Philis Pram the Star Grocery Bob Idee Eakteeeek Japan Santa Supar Baugur Dee Croebiy J. Ss. Sproat Telephone East Sixth St Democratic Board Santa FE Rotte de Wits G.w.slans Proll Orrick Kansas Ave Fink Clothing Store Stansfield’s Kanvas Avec Ceferentutns Sh Ft
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