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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
6
Sheriff’s deputies raided Thomas Peat’s beer joint at 411 East Fourth Street after a complaint by Annie Smith at about 1900 hours, arresting Peat who was jailed to await bond. The front was a restaurant with a back room and cellar storing bottles. Peat’s stock was shipped to the county jail basement. Likely plea of guilty anticipated.
The treasury reports increased coinage with July 1 silver bullion purchases totaling 118,206,453 dollars for 11,454,424 ounces. It is noted that since November 1993 twelve billion standard silver coins have been minted and production may rise further after August 1. Meanwhile Mrs Bright is in serious condition after an operation at Stormont Hospital. A series of advertisements promote hair renewer products and laundry services.
In Topeka and vicinity society items note Miss Lois Tefft hosting a large dancing party for guests Miss Ida Wairo of Detroit and Miss Ethel Reetor of Omaha with Steinbere’s orchestra and ornate decor. The social page lists numerous attendees, trolley smoker events, park picnics, and visits by local residents to nearby cities through July and August, highlighting community gatherings and travel among Topeka families.
Ex governor George W. Glick and Judge J G Lowe discuss the Chicago Convention platform. They praise its clear stance on free silver and tariff policy, noting broad support in the west and south while acknowledging eastern disapproval. They call the platform plain, comprehensive, and aligned with public sentiment.
The Republican state convention met in session since yesterday afternoon but procedures stalled on the question of a Blaine platform. Delegates from Sioux Falls and ex Senator Morris pressed for a national platform while discussion focused on the financial plank. The convention would continue on.
A strong wind tore a large tent named Williston during a Christian Endeavor committee gathering in Washington at 1 30 am. The canvas was ripped and soaked, placing storage and setup for a possible reassembly in doubt. The event reportedly housed about 10,000 people and telegraph lines were damaged by the wind.
A. Washburn longtime Kansas National Bank president was taken by ambulance from Washburn Avenue to Stormont Hospital with bladder issues. Dr I A Mann and assistants performed urgent bladder surgery but his condition remains very feeble, officials fear shock may be fatal. The 75 year old pioneer of Kansas is widely known in the area.
Supreme Court proceedings list several cases dismissed or continued, including Dickinson, Ellsworth, Cloud, Shawnee, and Beally counties. The docket shows oral arguments rescheduled for October and mentions out of town attorneys Reiley, Marion, Hurry, Bedden, Dorado, and Pinecrest in attendance.
Americans visit Aldershot as the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is welcomed by the Royal Artillery. Toasts to the Queen and President are drunk, and the Star Spangled Banner is played as Col Walker salutes. The parade includes the ambassador's carriage and the Duchess of Connaught with her daughters.
At Cincinnati in July the Grand Exalted Ruler Apperly reinstated the Louisville ruler. The Meyers case was dropped after an appeal sustained 165 to 120. Meyers’ installation case cannot come up for another year. he remains a member of the local lodge.
The market report notes mixed price movement with wheat steady to lower and corn and provisions weak amid strong Michigan crop signals. Live cattle, hogs, sheep show varied receipts and prices with hogs down and cattle steady, Kansas City listings show weaker cattle demand and mixed stocker values.
Debts 5200.48, workers 3903.35, plugs SLGNGLAU, packers SL.95 5.20. Lambs 3.25 to 75.25, muttons 4.60. WHEAT No 2 hard 80, No 3 49, CORN No 2 mixed 20, No 2 white 4, OATS No 2 mixed 14-40, No 2 white ave. RYE No 2 356, AAY steady. Butter 12, Eggs steady. Kansas City market notes for receipts 100 shipments 40. Steady.
New York market notes show London selling and New York clearing wheat amounting to extensive bushels and packages across flour corn and oats. Liverpool reports higher wheat, with corn unchanged, while Chicago prices are unclear and fragmented in last lines.
Chicago and New York report mixed grain signals with Michigan crop data, rising soy yields, and bearish wheat tones. Traders from Baldwin to Pringle push selling while sugar interest softens in New York. Chicago price currents note weakening oats, moisture rust impact, and portends of a cautious trading week ahead.
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