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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1896

Page

8

Beware of the Knife in Real Blood Remedy Claim

A Marshfield Missouri reader endorses S S S as a cure for deep seated blood troubles and gland disease after failures with doctors and other treatments. The letter says the swift specific remedy removes the disease at the root and promises free literature from Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.

Lincoln Nelson Marshfield Washington Cugheld St. Louis S.S.S Swift Atlanta

Raid on joint uncovers empty beer kegs and arrest

Police raided a joint at First and Madison streets finding fifteen empty beer kegs and a beer pump. George Stomiel was arrested after being located in a nearby home. The operation involved Officers Zelter McElroy Pinkston Bernard and Bunty who split up and searched the area. Stomiel claimed others ran the place and denied direct involvement.

George Stomiel Bdene Zeller A McElroy Pinkston Bernard Bunty Fourth and Kansas Avenue Zelter First Madison Rtreets Madison Streets Lnrmre Moikay Jim Crow Wes Zeller Wil- Rogly Kyner Atarken Stoffel

Bicyclists Push for Good Roads Plank in Politics

The wheelmen seek to influence the next legislature to authorize counties to build a model road segment and push for a good roads plank in the Republican state platform. They aim to secure pledges from candidates without demanding excessive concessions, hoping such a move prompts broader highway improvements and higher taxes for permanent roads.

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Morrill Named Alt and the Appointments Story

A political anecdote recalls Governor Morrill not allowing appointees to name gubernatorial staff. Warden Bruce Lynch supposedly agreed Morrill would control appointments. A visitor claiming to be a guard sent by Morrill requested work, prompting Lynch to discreetly handle the situation.

Morrill Politieles Bruce Lynch Lynch

Jeltz Wins Case After Assault Incident Fined

Jeltz won his case before Justice Grover yesterday afternoon. A colored boy named Grant came to the colonel's office demanding $1 owed to him. Grant resented being told no money and attempted to take money from the colonel's ride, causing a disturbance of the peace. The court fined Grant $10 and costs.

Col Fll Jeltz Grover Grant Grau Dee Pester Joe Waters Kansas Avenue Whitmore New York Topeka Charles K_ “Holiday Kansas City Commercial Club Club American Volunteers Lydia Chase Salssouri Downline Illinois W. CT. U Edwin Barrett Geo Miner Barrett Miner Freak Tits King Yeflender Furry Arthur Lockwood Polos Chearmaker Max Deigsmayr California J. A. Hughie Hughes Gormly

Lawyer Thomas Fined for Contempt in Rich ardson Case

Justice Grover fined Lawyer A M Thomas ten dollars for contempt after he objected to jurors. The judge, tired, swore at the jury. Thomas remonstrated and was fined ten dollars. The court later cleared his client Lizsie Richardson.

Grover A. M Thomas Lizsie Richardson Thomas Sob

Ellinwood August 14 Nomination Convention Set

Republican committee of the Thirty-fifth senatorial district met yesterday to nominate a candidate for Ellinwood on August 14. Candidates named include HL Millard, B L Laskey, and EW Mosca. Delegates apportioned Barton 14, Rice 21, Stafford 21. Mrs Diggs to Speak at reception. Annie L Diggs to address the assembly at Judge Webb’s Quincy street home. Paris July 5 Me E Maclean appointed States vice consul general. Mr R Smith operated deputy consul general.

Ellinwood Republican Committee HL. Millard B. L. Laskey EW Mosca Barton County Rice County Stafford County Paris E. Maclean Vie Sbropulsire R Smilt Genareh Belleville Boteville Gtg Todal GW. Cullick Republic Bills Chad

Complete List of Populist Delegates to St Louis Convention

A long list of named Populist delegates is provided, including T Harvey from Council Jeve and numerous other delegates from towns such as Clay Center, Belleville, Lawrence, Topeka, Wichita, and many more. The roll features individuals with affiliations to various cities and counties, detailing who is bound for St Louis.

St Louis T. Harvey Council Jeve John Davis W. D. Vincent Clay Center S. Crawford Abuenc Polosk Marsaylle A Belleville L. Bom Sa Xe Mutonmick Philipeburs W. B. Cian Carneg Petungiit Linwood D. Hang Hiewarhe Eons Hail Holtonter Livelede Heckwith Hiawatha Etn Garnett OCH AL Strong Mound City Marstindale Lawrence Edwin Taylor Hdwardsville W._ Young Osborne A. Wright Lebanon Smith Bare Oak Florine Oberlin D Swank Barnard Wichita FJ. Elwood Newton Frank Fields Pretty Pratrie Medicine Lodge

Rusk's Place Raided In Topeka With Stash Seized

Police raided Lewis Rusk's rear of the Adams House in North Topeka about 5 70 pm. Sheriff Kening and Patrolman McElroy seized beer and paraphernalia from a germmine joint, took Rusk to jail after he offered a note book and cash. later he faced charges for intoxicating liquor. The Thirty-second senatorial convention in Belleville adjourned after ballots. Pickett sued Wilson Thomas for $1,616. Capital Lodge changes meeting day to Saturday. Populist National Convention tickets offered by Santa Fe.

Lewis Rusk Lewis North Topeka Kening Sherif Laces McElroy Min Patpolmes McElroy Sherif Rusk Tusk Police Staton Chick Gurginer Zeller Zeer Strivt Husk Judeon Street Eufur Zoller

Potwin Council Accepts Fort Wayne Road Grader

After months of grader debates the Potwin council approved buying a Fort Wayne road grader. The meeting raised taxation and Sun Vapor contracts, with committees empowered to confirm the best option while avoiding further delays.

Potwin Potwin Council Pierce Hicks and Ogilvy Fort Wayne Grifith Pew Brader Booth Hicks Genth Sun Vapor Company San Vapor Company Topeka Toeke Grimith Wwe Grith Coynei Eblary James Booth Beart Surnal Sun Va Company Behell & Marbure J. G. Wilson Potvin Council Vance Judse Clarke

Snapshot Headlines From Topeka Newsroom

Local notes reflect July heat in Topeka with crop and market updates. Licenses, arrests, and court actions include a divorce granted, a kidnapping custody ruling, and fines for petit larceny and breach of trust. Democratic events, baseball plans, and civic meetings fill the day.

Regular Violators Arrested in Liquor Raid on East Seventh Street

Peter Callahan Durein and others were arrested as police raided a club on East Seventh Street between Kansas Avenue and Quincy Streets uncovering a beer haul. Callahan and Durein, longtime violators, await trial for nuisance charges. Henry Brooks and Jwins Antoine faced 12 counts for selling intoxicants at 216 Raueau Avenue. Detained items included beer whiskey and glasses. warrants across city and state were noted. Police, led by Sheriff Koptes and Sergeants Ellison Burress Kine and Hila, continued investigations.

Peter Callahan Durein Koptes Pete Catlatinen Callahan East Seventh Kansas Avenue Quincy Callihaw Durela Sherif Kepsey Ellison Oficer Burress Kine Hila John Stoffel Jim Crowe Stofffel Joint Crowe Jim Hellman Hellman Ore

Homeseekers Excursion Covers Southwest Route Options

Santa Fe line offers travel to Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana west of Lafayette with July 21 tickets at one fare plus two dollars for round trip A special meeting of the Woman's Republican association at 2:20 PM Friday at Hall 723 Kansas Ave will discuss important unfinished business.

St Louis The Santa Fe Monte St. Louis Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Lafayette Woman's Republican Association Iun Hall Kansas Ave Leavenworth Ganta Fe Janinis

Abused Cleveland Dr Fearon Arrested Over Silver Card

Dr J I Fearon of this city was arrested on a charge of defamatory and incendiary utterances after circulating a clipping from the Ottumwa Nonpareil denying silver’s value. Deputy Marshal River investigated. Fearon claimed he did not deny the card but refused further comment.

Fearon Bini Daly J. 1. Fearon Grover Cleveland United States John Sherman Council Ottumwa Guld Demonc Lynch Sherman Noapare River

Burlington Route Train From Missouri Rivers Cities to the West

Advertisement outlines Burlington Route service from Missouri River cities to the West with a schedule to Hillings Montana and connections to Puget Sound and the Northern Pacific Transcontinental. Details include daily departures from Kansas City at 10 40 am, sleeper routes Lincoln Nebraska to Hillings, and a claim of 9 to 25 hours shorter travel than alternatives. Also mentions tickets through W Wakeley, agent, St Louis, with unrelated local ads for Bremner’s biscuits and hair dye.

Colorado Montana Black Hills Puget Sound Pacific Coast Burlington Nest Missouri Rivers Cities Seavex Kansas City Hillines Mont Kanes City Hillings Lincoln Neb Thlings Kastan City Denver Rio Grandesceyond Tor Utah Burlington House

Burlington Route Offers Fast Trains to St Louis and Milwaukee

Travel notices announce Vilified Burlington Route services to Chicago St Louis and Milwaukee with special fares July 14 15 and a return at one fare for Baptist Youth meeting. Marketing touts luxurious sleeping cars standard sleepers and chairs cars with tickets via Ventubiled lines and Ven tibused Limited. Also the Toyota Exposition promises a top show programme at the Kansas fair with admissions 35 cents for adults and free for children with parents.

Chicago St Louie Haat Burlington Missouri River Mast St. Louis Ont Cao Hicket St. Louia L. W. Wakeley Milwaukee Banta Pe Milwauket Baptist Youth People's Meeting

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