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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1896

Page

5

Grosvenor Speech Fires Up Kansas City Meeting

General Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio addressed the Third Ward Warner club in Kansas City at Music Hall. He argued against free unlimited silver coinage, urging voters to choose between Republican and Democratic monetary policies and praising the Kansas Republican stance on honest money while noting enthusiasm after St. Louis convention bolter exits.

Kansas City Third Ward Warner Club Charles H. Grosvenor Ohio Grosvenor Democratic Party St Louis Wysett Geterdl Grosvenos Manhattan Topeka Otur Kansas Kansas Ia Calderhead Tam Republican Party of All Rights St. Louis

Kanone City Times Backs Sliver Ticket After Chicago Victory

July 2 Kanone City Times shifts from gold standard advocacy to endorsing Democratic nominees. Editorial endorses the party platform and its candidates, pledging support for the ticket. Front-page portrait labeled “Far President of the United States Sliver Dick Bland of Missouri.”

The United States Dick’ Bland Missouri

National Educational Association Meet At Buffalo

Thousands of teachers expected to attend the National Educational Association session in Buffalo starting July 3. The gathering will open with a council meeting at the People's church and move into departmental programs across venues in the city.

National Educational Association Butta People’s Church Ningura Aguare Thuffaly Orgu Bry Vurme Tulle Pridic

Political Conventions Align on July First Across Parties

Dem and Populist factions hold joint planning in Ruthinen with talks of endorsing candidates and possible cross support. Obituaries note several local deaths. Fourth of July concerts planned at Garfield Park with Marshall's Band as crowd-pleasing centerpiece.

Utah's Big Carnival Opens In Salt Lake City

Salt Lake hosts mid summer carnival with crowds in the streets and a daytime parade along principal avenues. Rail facilities run at capacity to serve visitors to the city and nearby pleasure resorts Gar. The evening concert features a 600-voice chorus directed by Pret Stevens with many bands performing.

Salt Lake Utah Stedbrisionn Elt Gar Fabermeis Pret Stevens Geven Tands Sixteenth Intestrs

Miss Fair Not Engaged In Newport Rumor

In Newport Rhode Island on July 2 an unconfirmed report ties Bent of Mims in Fair to Colter Kelcee and Stewart Brice with Senator Calvie 5. One Brice is in Newport and an insider friend doubts any truth to the tale and asserts the matter is baseless.

Newport Mims Colter Kelcee Stewart Brice St. Sur Calvie

Fragmented OCR item mentions Overmyer and Martin at Leland hotel

An unclear account describes David Overmyer and Joh Martin occupying rooms at the Leland hotel. The text notes tensions and calls for calm, with references to bed arrangements and lobby chatter as callers chat in adjoining rooms. It mentions the state of Kansas and concerns about crowd size and accommodation.

Bankes Tn Pheer David Overmyer Joh Martin Leland Hotel Kanas Teather

Silver Republicans Bolt in Minneapolis Amid Campaign Turmoil

Fragmented political notices report Silver Republicans breaking from the party over platform issues. Key figures named include CA Towne of Duluth and John Tind of Winslow County, with plans to invite John M Thurston and Col John M Atyson to Kansas campaign events. Also notes about Cleveland's sailing trip and Chicago heat prostrations. Public notices mention privileges for sale at Topeka Fair Grounds and Fourth of July events with fireworks at Gerseid Park.

Minneapolis Asinn Jory Silver Republicass Bengunelbe Eimetaltiem CA Towne Duluth wx-Coveriss John Tind Ney Winsl John M. Thurston Republican State Central Committee Jain Thurston Nebraska John M. Atyson Clinals Kansas

Judge Foster Rules Farm Involved In Bank Debt Case

In a 1898 matter involving Marion, a farmer named Smith sold cattle after the bank failure and used the proceeds to buy a farm. The court held the farm subject to the mortgage and argued that funds from cattle sales were tied to the debt, complicating the farm’s status as a homestead.

Foster Marion Marios Sory Smith Ieee Sep HB Maren Ban South Cialmua Judes Foster

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Trade Listings

Gustaf Anderson transfers to A Fellows for 5975 the south four feet of the north half of Linpala street. Teene Horserow to B J Kelsey for 285 on Topeke Avenue Walnut Grove addition. Gustaf Anderson to John Peterson for 450 total and the north 6 percent feet of lot 4 on Lincoln street. DH Rowland to Roland Ferguson for 542 one acre in section 3 township 1 1/2, range 15. John Altehai to L C Arnold for 37500, 230 acres in section 4 township 10 range 15.

Gustaf Anderson A. Fellows Linpala Street Teene F. Horserow BE. J. Kelsey Topeke Avenue Walnut Grove Addi- Hon John Peterson Lincoln Street I DH Rowland Roland Ferguson Cook County John Altehai L. C. Arnold

BRYAN AT ST JOE CONFER WITH DELEGATE IN CHICAGO

Nebraska's W. J. Bryan arrived quietly in St Joseph on June 3 and met with PF Cochran to discuss the Chicago convention. Bryan declined to comment on any influence on the convention choice. He stated the platform would favor silver and predicted Bland as a likely nominee.

Chicago St Jossa W. J. Bryan Nebraska PF. Cochray Bryan Chitazo Silver Bland

Egyptian Steamer Safe Near Suekin Reef Alert

Cairo July 2 a steamer believed to be the Kesptian packet Ftatsinieh from Swakin to Sucewee was seen sixty five miles north of Suakin on June 37. This is the vessel earlier reported wrecked on a reef. Dr A P Sawyer reports relief after using a box of Paustines. Lacey Bitner Kansas. DL Frank Sim pharmacist 607 Kansas Avenue.

Cairo Ftatsinieh Swakin Sucewee Suakin A. P. Sawyer Lacey Bitner Kansas Frank Sim Kansas Avenue

Cycling gear and winter canopies for bicycles

Cyclers and cycling discuss winter and summer gear including a cycle canopy to reduce air resistance. The article notes the push for street sprinkling reform to limit hazards for riders, calls for universal bicycle lights, and mentions the Manhattan bicycle club’s 200 mile double century and other long rides. It cites the Associated Cyclers of Cincinnati advocating sprinkling on only one street side at a time.

Sinllir Manhattan Bic Elch New York Cyelers Cincinnati Eouptry

Harristys Stand Tight in Populist Gubernatorial Clash

Colonel W A Harristy denounces fake telegrams about a deal to give him the congressman at large nomination while Lewelling would head the governor race. He backs party unity and warns against dirty tricks, predicting Morrill will lead the Morrill delegation and vows to defend party honor amid internal tensions.

W. A. Harristy Lawrence Uckist Lewerling Thery

MEN WHO RAISE APPLES And Other Fruit Hold a Picnic

Shawnee County Horticultural quality held a picnic meeting at Pred Tompkins north of Tupeks centerday despite rain. A plente dinner and papers on Cowper H in Heruecultice and Stall We Grow Fruth for Proft Only followed by Willian H. Barnes talk on La bel Stakes and Markings. Large display of apples pears plums peaches and sowers. Next meeting at Wakarusa John Jordan's on the fret Thursday In August.

Shawnee County Horticultural Quality Tompkins Tupeks Stmz Rte. Thompson Willian H. Barnes State Horticultural ‘Society Wakarusa John Jordan

Jefferson Davis monument cornerstone dedication at Richmond

Jefferson Davis monument cornerstone dedication occurred in Richmond to honor Jefferson Davis. About 200 children including girls in white and red sashes led a parade while Davis rode in an open carriage and acknowledged the cheers. The reunion closed with orderly, conservative remarks and no speeches.

Richmond Fir Foe Park Jefferson Bavla Jefferson Davis

Turner Appointed Receiver for New York Recorder

On the petition of stockholders and creditors of the New York Recorder, George W Turner was named receiver by Chancellor Andrews. Samuel Gervmeyer represented officers creditors and stockholders. The company shows a total debt around 200000 with unsecured debts near 345000 and equipment valued about 215000. News service supplied by United Press.

United Press

Pointed Guns At Women In Berea Strike Clash

Ohio dispatch notes Berea quarry strike tension with Polish women driving back repair crews using clubs revolvers drawn. scattered by officers. Reports also cover a Galveston fire at Mallory Line sheds consuming freight, and Sioux Reservation Fourth of July plans with Sioux performers. political notice lists Thirty-Seventh Senate nominating convention candidates.

Cleveland Berea Quarry Noo Galveston Mallory Line Pier

Topeka Accepts Kunmas State Baseball League Move

The Topeka team joins Kunmas State league with games against Junction City Emporia Independence Coffeyville and possibly Parsons or Minneapolis. A $100 bond is posted as Topeka builds the sport. Tomorrow two Kansas City Sunflowers clash with Topeka in twin games at 9am and 1pm, featuring Raynor Piunn Drummey Woods Switzer McKill Flynn and Par ker in a dawn and afternoon doubleheader.

Topeka Lavy Tavbls Junction City Emporls Independence Coffeyville Parsons Minneapolis Kansas City Sunflowers Topeka's Sunflowers Kansas City Blues Raynor Piynn Drummey Woods Switzer McKill Flynn Battery Sunflower Eddie Parker Kansas City Bikes Dick Cooley St. Louis Philly Myers

Where They Will Go State Officials Plan Fourth of July

A partial list shows state officers spreading out for Independence Day. The governor will be in Leavenworth and then at his home in Kawatha, with many remaining in Topeka. Officials such as Dawes, Bristow, and Ged. Cole stay local, while others travel to Ottawa, Clay Center, Jewell City, and nearby towns.

Ruthinen Sev Guth Abisster Lbs Sivul Meving James McKiwater Hras Larad Riean Lodorne St. Louie Corm- Patison Lewellig Chitsouree Mor- Ti Morrill Topeka Leavenworth Busihess Flawatha Sepremcy Bristow Ottawa Jewell City Dawes Clay Center Godard Borton Atherton Ged. Cole Anthony Supreme Court Wiill Bitty Edwarde Tewe Washington Howe Millrion Mutuin Sulina

Hottest day warned as heat bakes region

The section endures extreme heat with readings near 100 degrees from morning to afternoon. Winds shift west, slight coolness forecast for tonight and Fourth of July, though scattered clouds may bring a thunderstorm later. Temperatures nationally remain hot, with clear conditions in Colorado, Texas, and northern New Mexico. Local arrests reported include Martin of Silver Lake on age of consent charges. Prof C M Light named president of New Mexico Normal College at Silver City. Larson’s case against Julius Lercon settled after Larson fled the state. Festivities and Fourth of July fireworks planned with special rail service and round trip fares.

Jennings Colorado Texas New Mexico New Sexico Light Fort Scott C.M. Light Kansan Normal College Thin City New Mexico Normal College Sliver City Licht Pittsburg Kan

June State Charities Board Voucher Report and Local Sales

The state board of charities reports vouchers for June including expenses tied to several institutions such as aglarien and dumb suylum. County commissioners discuss condemnations, property sales raise funds with lots sold for 200 dollars. Deed filings show Jo Clark transferring plots to Howard Chari for 48 and 16 dollars. Mary Hewitt and John Hewitt district case notes mention alimony disputes.

State Board of Charities Expintes Mat Rwalntataine Aglarien Osawatorsk Ayia Nso Pitt Schegl Jo Clark Howard Chari Tx Pierce

Care of Mattresses and Bedding in Modern Homes

Practical guide on preserving mattresses blankets and pillows, stressing dust damp moth control daily airing and thorough cleaning. Recommends washable covers airing articles separately, daily mattress turning, twice yearly blanket washing, and careful machine washing lukewarm water soap lather rinse wring dry and air in sun or breeze.

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State Journal Ad for Harness Races and Admission

Four harness races to be run at the grounds of the exposition company. Admission is 3 cents. Children under ten accompanied by parents are free. Subscribe for the State Journal.

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