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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1896

Page

8

McKinley Defeat Seen If Chicago Bolt Splits Democrats

An article from June 17 argues McKinley faces a loss if a Chicago split weakens the gold faction. It portrays silver forces rallying to defeat Republicanism, with predictions of electoral shifts across New England and midwest states, and notes possible Democratic gains in several key seats if party unity falters.

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Troutman Wins Delegates in County Ballot Clash

A disputed report across dailies claims Troutman carried the county, securing nineteen of twenty nine delegates. The Topeka Capital and Molton Tribune dispute claims Morrill was favored, noting Troutman won the major wards and precincts despite opposition from Potter and Peters factions.

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Nervous man seeks officer to escort to doctor

A frightened man asked Patrolman Jack King on Kansas to accompany him to Dr G Stewart's residence after claiming a would be robber at his path. He feared for his safety on West Eighth Street and sought help to reach his brother in law's house on Hancock Street. He remained wary until he calmed and walked to the doctor's alone.

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Pocket Book Found After Field Search

Wil McClirty Jost reported losing a pocketbook containing $3 ten days ago while at work near the Baourhmanie home. A colored boy was suspected but later a search led by Under Sheriff Bert Lucas and ten locals uncovered a pile of dirt with Herricks claiming a find of $12.59.

Wil McClirty Baourhmanie Bert Lucas Herricks

Repairs at the City Prison Cement base and cell relocation planned

The old city prison room saw four steel cells removed for repairs. Two cells are returned, a cement base is to be laid in the basement, and another cell will be installed there. The remaining cell is described as a fine, or find, one to be placed in a dark ram as a bull pen when basement work proceeds.

City Prison Old City

Privileges for Sale at Topeka Fair Grounds

Public notice lists privileges for sale at the Topeka fair grounds during the harness and bicycle race meet and horse show on July 9th and 10th. Frank H. announces the availability from Room 49 Columbian Building. Prices and vendors are advertised for attendees.

Topeka Fair Grounds Orb Frank H. Room Columbian

Among Railroad Men Celebrate Nation’s Birthday at Garfield Park

Santa Fe firemen plan July Fourth outing at Garfield Park with wives. Ladles Auxiliary committee and Brotherhood members organize arrangements. Meet at East We depot at 11 o’clock Sunday morning for private car trip and a party with refreshments excluding ice cream, which the women will supply.

Santa Fe Garteld Park Bof L. FA William Sherman Howard Gureotly Willers Wilson Aabetilary Joan Kelly ED. Webb Charlie Becher Brotherhood Baste

Officials and Employes of the Santa Fe and Related News

A. HL Andreas resumes Santa Fe agent duties at Notts New Mexico replacing C O Connor HF Smith serves as stenographer to Assist and Gengeal Peeleht. J J Frey of the Ha Fe departs for Celony G short. Danineae Snip auditor for San Fe to Chicago on two week vacation. WD Gossett chief clerk to Terre Meats called by Jobe Mites of his brother In law. L A Neely in Aelograph office has three 220 days absence, visits Pennsylvania. BE Verdoum general manager of GUI Colorado & Santa Fe to become vice president of reorganized St Louis & Barn Franchco. Machinists Steppy and Moore patent a motor indicator for street cars to signal when destination nears. U P adopted. Topeka Democratic Flambeas club selects Triton Pacific reader to Chicago with special train leaving Union Pacific depot Sunday at 3 oclock. The club may enroll 1000 strong with Rhind special joining at Troum Joxton Lil Illinois for Chicago arrival.

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Minnesota Republicans Renominate Clough Endorse St Louis Platform

In St Paul on July 2 the Republican state convention began with a temporary assembly. Governor David M. Clough was renominated on the party ticket. John J Gibbs led the ticket with strong showings, and Henry W. Childs was renominated for auditor after two ballots. The body adopted the St Louis platform and endorsed national and state administration candidates before adjourning.

Clough St Louis St. Paul David M. Clough John L Gibbs Te Vanzandt Moses EE. Clanp

Revolt in Bolivia sparks unrest in Sucre amid election disputes

Dispatches report turmoil in Sucre Bolivia following alleged fraud in May elections. Colonel Pando is named president by supporters while postterm unrest grows, with headlines noting the capital’s disturbance and political tension.

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Millers Crop Report Dominates State Meeting

The Kansas millers association met at the National hotel, but key crop data were delayed as negligence halted the crop report. The session focused on freight rate advocacy, with committees named for evidence gathering and interstate commerce submissions to aid wheat against flour.

National Hotel Kansas Topping Association South West Ce Commisian C. IA. Hoffman Encorprige G. F. Hunter Wellington FR. A. Colburn At Pherson C. H. Searing Arkansas City G. I. Brinignan Kansas City Thornes Page Topeka Ho Warkentin Newton FH. Hackney G. Ho Hunter Cr. Tappus Enterprise J. W. Krebbiel Mound Ridge Treasure

Jack the Starer Arrest Brings Safe Return of Terrified Women

Police yesterday arrested a man who had frightened women along Tenth and Hopeka avenue by wandering alleys and peeking into windows for days. He gave the name John Gray from St. Joseph and claimed breakfast with Judge A Horton’s family. He led authorities to believe he was harmless.

Tenth Fopeka Avenue John Gray St. Joseph Judge A. Horton Howse Ant Tenth Street Jackson Street

Colored encampment campaign and political rally notes

Summary of a July encampment plan for colored Populists in Wilson Karnes Goliad and Beeconnules districts with a claimed path to deliver both white and black people from bondage. Also mentions Mrs Cleveland visiting Mrs Olney at Falmouth and a Chicago trip, plus transport updates and a promotional rail offer with a special July Fourth train.

Benvife Vex Sontaine Bet Antonin Wilson iKarnes Goliad Mrs Cleveland Mrs Olney Bozeard's Bay Mrs. Cleveland Mrs. Olney Falmouth

Silver plank calls for free coinage at state convention

Marion county Republican delegates, led by J. W. Moore, press for a free and unlimited silver coinage plank. They oppose the St Louis gold standard and urge a policy linking silver adoption with gold collection on high imports, arguing for patriotism in financial law.

J. W. Moore More Marion County Thats Potter Moore St. Louie Iff St Louis Kaneus Mr. Moore Alno Great Britain Germany United States

Mustered in M'Kinley at Columbus Ohio

General John Robinson recalls mustering into the Union Army the Ohio Twenty third at Columbus early in the war. Rutherford Hayes served as major and a beardless William McKinley Jr. was a private. Robinson notes McKinley as future president unless all shires fall. Now nearing 80, he hopes to witness the regiment’s colors again.

Columbus Ohio Twenty-third General Rosecrans Coionel Stanley Matthews Rutherford Hayes William McKinley, Jr United States Robinson

McKinsey Named Republican Nominee at Lincoln Convention

Lincoln Neb July 2 in afternoon session of the Republican convention McKinsey of Ohio was nominated for governor on the fifth ballot and Hobart of New Jersey was chosen for vice president. Resolutions protested tariffs and praised American workers while pledging full support for McKinsey and Hobart.

Lincoln Neb Mac Oll Lelington Casa County Nebraska William McKinsey Ohio Garrer A. Hobart New Jersey

Over Fifty Years Mra Winslow’s Syrup Ad Claims Relief

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for children with claims to ease teething pain and soothe colic. It asserts effectiveness for wind colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.

Mra Winslow

Santa Fe Route Excursions For National Meetings

Schedule of Santa Fe Route excursions offering round trip fares to Milwaukee Buffalo Washington DC and Topeka depots list travel dates and event names including National Democratic convention National Educational Association Christan Endeavor meeting and Young People's gathering with stated round trip prices and return accommodations information provided by agent W C Garvey Office open all day at Cromwell Jeffers Kansas.

Chimes Milwaukee Buffalo National Educational Association Washington, D.C Christan Endeavor North Topeka Cromwell & Jeffers Kansas W. C. Garvey

The Star Grocery Price List Fragments From a Long-Closed Store

Fragmented catalog shows a mixed assortment of canned fruits meats coffees teas soaps and pantry staples. Items include California Table Grapes Peaches Apricots and Damaged crates. assorted Mason jars wax soap and crackers. bacon lard and Navy beans.

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Fragmentary Notice: Price Update Demands Clarification

Incomplete OCR text shows garbled lines about pricing and penalties. Reads like a request for payment or product pricing in private notes. Origin or exact entities are unreadable.

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