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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1896

Page

8

Doster Defends Trade Figures Against Grosvenor

Judge Frank Doster of Marion sharply challenged General Grosvenor’s claims on the balance of trade. He cited Bankers Magazine data and McKinley Wilson reforms to argue that trade favored the United States, while Grosvenor’s assertions about silver demonetization and coinage were disputed.

Frank Doster Marion Grosvenor Dower McKinsey Peerle Msn Porte Gronvenor Aflver United States Silch Mt Register

Great Rock Island Route Travel Offer Highlights

CEH meeting dates July 7 to 13 with round trip rail tickets priced at 23.25. Passengers are urged to secure accommodations and sleep reservations by calling the City Passenger Agent to book.

Great Rock Island Ps. Ceh B.D. Cs

Police Judge J P Proposition Sparks Debate Among Lawyers

Lawyers and police officers discuss the police judge gaining concurrent jurisdiction with justices of the peace. They argue it could speed cases but may complicate salaries and jury access. The cost of preliminary hearings before a justice runs about 21 dollars.

Ube Cees Chas Holliday Justices of the Peace Justice of the Peace

Taditional Rivalry Tamps Populist Rise in Kane County

Tem and Jerry Botkin, brothers from Kane County, debate party lines as Jerry tours the country delivering Populist speeches while Tem serves in the secretary of state's office. A Republican meeting in front of a store drew a large crowd on the silver issue, signaling shifting sentiment. Jerry denies seeking a nomination, planning to return to pulpit work if not chosen, while Tem remains noncommittal about a candidacy and emphasizes his life in ministry.

Tem Jerry Secretary of State Congressuias Jerry D. Botkin Tobebe Tom Hald Win City Journal Santidary Tarmuagremmansar-large TF Fhd & Gerat St. Louis Tmatte County Republican County Centrat Committee PGE United States Botkin Congress

Births Report From Local Families

Birth notices list several new daughters and sons with family credits. Ms. and Mrs. James Hassing welcome a daughter at 130 Harrison street. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mood announce a daughter at 699 Hancock street. Mr. and Mrs. J. & Harbert at 6g West Street report two sons. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hendrick greet a son at 318 Jefferson Street. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Clark announce a daughter on East Highweath Street. Mr. and Mrs Robert Smith welcome a daughter at Holman Avenue.

James Hassing Harrison Treet Louis Mood Hancock J. & Harbert Weat Street W. E. Hendrick Jefferson Street Aon D. A. Clark East Highweath Street Robert Smith Holman Atenet

Paris Days and Evenings book praised by Kansas author

A London published work by Stuart Henry, a Kansas man with Glew Ware Gleed, is dedicated to J W Gleed and Henry. The book "Paris Days and Evenings" recounts life in Paris where the author lived years, in an entertaining style that captivates throughout.

J. W. Greed London Stuart Henry Kansas Glew, Ware & Gleed J. W. Gleed Henry Paris Her

Santa Fe Route Excursions for Various Meetings and Tours

The Santa Fe Route advertises round trip fares to Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and Washington, D C for upcoming events on July dates. Fares range from 24 60 to 44 00, with sleeper accommodations and depot pickup details noted. The notice also references local agents Cromwell & Jeffers in North Topeka and provides contact options.

Chicago Milwaukee Washington, D.C Christin Endemyer North Topeks Cromwell & Jeffers Kansas W. ©. Garvey

Topeka Flower Parade group organizes fund drive

At a council chamber meeting Mrs L A Milliken was elected president of the Association-Teachers of the Making of Artificial Flowers. The group plans a major flower parade feature for the fall festival and pledges included 350 and 100. Members discussed permanent organization, inviting statewide participation, and funding via small contributions and events. A temporary board was formed with Milliken president, Mrs Briggs vice president, Mrs Stoker treasurer, and Mrs J G Wood secretary.

Association—Teachers of Council Cartidge Mra Faimy Davie M. J. Washburn Carrie Weed J Wilvex EA. Galbraith H. M. Washburn C. Stoker EL ©. Six W. H.wilton L.A. Diliitken AC. Thomas W. M. Chamberlain J. Ranchette J. G. Wood J. F. Stanton J. T. Botkin L. W. Petter Shearer LA. Dally Francis N.wood Nell McGregor M. Cochran Mary Dustip Abe Miliken Mra McGregor Tadica Oscueh Pepeka J. F Jane Page Rodeors Tsin GA. A. Indios Topeka Wilcox Ts Abr Sly North Pops Sam Wood Hower Mathc Mra C. J. Brown Sprague Mra Brown Brown J.T Boikin Sam Worl Wood Milliken Curtivkee Yopeka Thomas Hers Millie Mra. Milliken Briggs Stoker North Topeka Ais Dally

Council Deliberates On Road Condition And Circus Tax

At a special council meeting Mayor Fellows and Councilman Burgess discuss the eastern street condition near rail tracks. The session covers payroll items for city officers and departments, licenses and peddling petitions, gas plant work, and a half license tax proposal for the Selle-Forvpauch circus.

Selle Circus Burgess Fire Elon Mnaneering Department Kingsland Hawes Oo K. Withers S. PB Hawking A. Prk T. A. McClute Board of Health H. B. Carter Peter Hoard Amelia Lawler Jo Melivtied Onlinance No W. W. Pifkinpa J. Z. Mulvane A .K. Fulford P. J. Bonebrake Geo W. Veale Use Council

Finest Horse Show Programme Promised by Topeka Company

The Topeka Operation Company prepares a July 3 event edition promising a new feature and guaranteed quality. Dr A P Sawyer praises Pastiles for relief, while Mary Johnson and Frank Sim, a pharmacist, are named among readers and local backers.

Topeka A. P. Sawyer Mary Johnson UL Frank Sim Kansas Avenue

Four Harness Races at the Fair Grounds Exposition

A running meet will be given at the Fair Grounds by the Topeka Exposition Company. Admission is 35 cents, children ten and accompanied by parents enter free. We mending and sew on buttons free of charge. Peerless Star Laundry.

Fair Grounds Topeka Exposition

Hair Vigor Ad Claim Preserves Youth Through Hair

An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy to hair loss and gray or faded hair. It asserts hair can be kept looking natural, preserving youth and beauty, by using the product to restore normal color and prevent thinning.

Among Railroad Men Bundy Injured Near Lawrence

W M Bundy sustains severe injuries in a railroad incident near Lawrence as Kansas rail line projects expand. The Pittsburg & Gulf mountain section contract covers 25 miles north of Horatio, with Lerussius overseeing 60 miles north of Texarkana Arkansas. Five contractors, including Alexander Montes of Lawrence, lead the project while 3,000 men have labored for months and remain in need of additional forces.

Pittsburg & Gulf Road Horatio Lerussius Texarkana Ark Alexander Montes Lawrence Mouroe Mountela

Dodge City Notes From Our Special Correspondent

Engineer Hosser returns from Candas and resumes work after days in the mountains. Brakemen Crittenden Edwards Conhey and others travel to Colorado and New Mexico for assignments. Three crews off, ten extra brakemen added to the division amid ghidt business. changes place conductors on various runs. Conductor Schilukerman has the work train at Caidea.

Hosser Candas Crittenden Brakemaia Edwards Denver Conhey Atra- Tigun Points Colorado John Shey An Marcial New Mexico Xtra Tig Wiliam Eilendést John Vorster Canada Conroe J. H. Corey Be- Ane J. W. Adare Coolkdge Afr Astame Mentar Crete Padaenger Riley Norvell Rand Zwick, Bowen Corey Stockwell Schilukerman Caidea

Mr Robinson Returns From Transcontinental Trip Topeka

A. A. Robinson president of the Mexican Central fund is at his Topeka home after returning from St Louis where he attended a conference of executive and trade officials of Mexican Central and Mexican National roads. The talks aimed to adjust interstate and international freight tariffs and rates to meet water competition and align with Southwestern traffic. He will stay in Topeka for several days before returning to Mexico.

A. A. Robinson Mexican Central Fund St Louis Mr. Robinson St. Louis Aml Trae Mexico Rio Grande Cross Robinson Brexico

Bradford's Contract for Hutchinson & Southern Extension

Judge Foster approves the contract to build the Cameron to Pond Creek line. Receiver Walker signs with W. A. Bradford, Jr. & Co. to commence road work immediately. Telegrams note Frisco reorganization may shift eastern agencies. Effingham depot project awarded to Central Branch railway engineering department. new frame station at Jethroham, Atchison County.

Cameron Pond Creek Hutchinson & Southern Kan Pont Creek Foster Walker W. A. Bradford, Jr. & Co Effingham Maineering Department Central Branch Railway JetSr Ham Atchicor County

Brotherhood officers elected for the year at West lodge

Flower of the West lodge 26 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen elected officers for the coming year. Bernard Tobias as master James A. Jones as vice master E. J. Powell as treasurer Marr Stillman as past master Edward D. Webb as secretary and delegate to Galveston convention. Board of adjustment selected with Webb as chairman and Jones Nabert Talio as members. Also plans for auxiliary election set for Tuesday July 14. Central Branch time at Atchison raised to 32 hours per week with expectation of gradual return to full time.

Flower of the West Loder Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Bernard Tobias James A E. J. Powell Stillman Edward D. Webb Galveston Board of Adjustment Central Branch Atchison UbUl

Bundy Injured In Railroad Accident Near Buckepeck

W M Bundy of Lawrence was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific near Buckpeck yesterday afternoon, fracturing the base of the skull. He lay on the track with a head injury and authorities suspect a possible failed suicide attempt. JR Tipman has been appointed private secretary to his father, B D B Robinson, president of the St Louis and San Francisco railway. Repinson was in his father's office when the incident occurred. he noted the Santa line and contrasting opinions about performance.

M. Bundy W. M. Bundy Lawrence Buckepeck JR. Tipbman Bdb Robinson St Louis & San Francisco Railway Repinson Santa E

Cheap railroad rates across many routes announced

Union Pacific lists round trip fares to Denver Chicago Buffalo and more with special summer and September returns. Fares range from 6 to 24 dollars with multiple departure dates including July 2 July 4 and August 10. Sleeping car accommodations and return extensions are noted and ticket agents are available for details.

Tnion Pacific Denver Puebla of Courage Usiffalo Chicago Washington D.C Louis St. Paul Omaha Fpal Lewie Kansae Svenus

All Aboard for Chicago Democratic Convention

A fragmentary notice describes a train from Topel on Sunday July 6 with two flatcar sleepers attached for the Democratic National Convention. Berth rates are listed at $1.00 per day and $240 total for some accommodations.

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