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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1896

Page

8

Curtis on Bland and the free silver faction

Fragmented speech outlines Richard F Bland as the ideal free silver candidate against radical supporters. Mentions Charles Curtis as a leading figure and contrasts with Bland Bryan factions. Includes unrelated notes about a Free Silver Convention in St Louis and various local ads.

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Festival Fund Grows With $245 Pledge Boost

A committee of 15 reports the fall festival fund climbing, adding $245 in pledges and aiming to exceed $600 with ongoing donor visits. Highlights include a flambeau parade and involvement from Topeka club members, as well as substantial gifts from high contributors.

Flambeau Festival Parade Draws Allied Clubs

Amid fall festival week excitement the Flambeau parade is highlighted by the Republican and Democratic clubs each fielding about 100 trained marchers. Township and ward groups prepare to join, with several hundred marchers expected in white suits and decorated fans. A night parade along Kansas Avenue will culminate in a display of vari colored rockets and warlike glory.

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Committees of Fifteen Meet in City Council Chamber

The committees of fifteen will hold a weekly meeting this evening in the council chamber tent. The session will focus on the financial committee report and the bid of vendors from last week. Major Andersen and City Engineer Bares Sil will present a large print map of the fair grounds.

Council Friecial Badews Major Andersen

Flower Committee Meets to Promote Flower Festival Parade

An enthusiastic gathering of the flower committee of the county festival is in session at the Commercial Club rooms this afternoon. More than three ladies are present as efforts rise to interest city and county clubs in the flower parade. Several committees are to be appointed and work will begin to advance the event.

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Populist Governors Hopefuls Lead In Party Conventions

A Populist insider tracks voter sentiment ahead of the state convention. Delegates counted reach 165 with 23 counties reporting. forecasts vary, as leaders caution it is early to estimate second-ballot outcomes. Central committee urged August first delegate selections, but some counties delayed.

Basil Kness Tatiana Aspirante Thia Bowries Republican Party Set Benim Lotel State Central Committee Soins

Plan to curb city garbage via closed dump cart system

Councilman Netters proposes a city wide garbage plan to stop alley dumping. Officers would empty metal bins mounted on carts in a biweekly round, with waste taken to the city dump at no extra cost. He argues current fines and patrols are ineffective and seeks ordinance backing.

Netter Ox Nevble Connettiman Netters

Mitchell Pardoned After Pardons Hearing

Kale Mitchell sought pardon after a district court trial for arson in the second degree. The petition contends no evidence ties Mitchell to the crime and notes a co-defendant acquitted on the same evidence. The board approved the pardon yesterday following the petition hearing.

Kale Mitchell Mitchell Hix Wastritt

Curtis To Make A Tour Through Fourth District

Congressman Charie uru plans a July tour through the Fourth District visiting each county for two or three days. He will meet constituents, shake hands, and explain policies, then return for a brief rest before resuming activities and giving speeches where requested.

Curtis Suly Cnarie Uru

Two Lives Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption and no cure, yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her and revived her life. Mr Wes Rogers of 138 Florian Street San Francisco suffered a dreadful cold and feared consumption, bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured. Trial bottle at J K Jones drug store near Furth Street and Kansas Avenue. Regular size 50 cents and 31.

Phoebe Thomas Junction City

Topeka Fair Opens With Fast Racing and Tragedy

The Topeka fair featured mixed excitement from top horses and a deadly accident. A horse dropped dead on the track after Elsie B fell riderless, injuring jockey Barker. Winners included Sampson's trap driver Mrs McCurdy and others rewarded with blue ribbons while audiences judged exhibits and parades.

A. F McCardy McCurdy Libbie Hazlett J. M. Knights Chae Fellows John VanVeehten Virgie Payne Sembson Dr. McQurdy Phaeton Dan Dugcan Phaston Peart Sample J. M. Knight Madge Dwyer Cyrus Ogee Miss Dwyer Topeka Sutton Sliverene Lady Bird Siiverene Lady Hird Duke Risstil Siulvereth M. BR Wiliam Bradbury Newman Join W Billy Oh Rob Riley Wichita FL Richardson Berne Bob Illes John Kinney Arthur Massey Bull Doe Updesraff Black Tom Elsie B Barker Harker Hiawatha Elsin J. H. Brown Arsblan Boy Pico Boniface D. 1 Smock Clithe Ken Joe Wibin Silverthorntee Young J. W. Wible Marion Kan St. King Boseman Rashaw Mambring W. A. Minick Sunshine Prince Hillside Prince Hoh Beardmore Emporia de Sole Honor Florar Ina Gilsnore Lawrence Ian Hatres Pilot Mambring Bolt Harry H. Weethay Monett Oo Shadeland Noeward Noemaneer Shadeland Onward Woodline Stock Farm Fullerton Neb Joe Young Shane & Chittenden Peabody Gen Evans Gambetta Wilkes W. Janes Willard Campbell Scott al West Red Bargie John Mixer Nile Be Lependerner Jed Beale Red Heart Mark Field Tiethin Seartner Sontate Stedman Es Altimo W. F. Stedman Valley Center Cora Joe Yours Homer Stape & Chittenden Peaueay Bam

National League scores and attendance from July baseball games

Baseball summary from July league slate noting Brooklyn 11 Cleveland 6 in front of about 2,500, Baltimore 15 Chicago 13, New York 8 St. Louis 3, Louisville 1 Boston 2, Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 10 Washington 0, St Paul 12 6d Rapids 3, Minneapolis 16 Detroit 7, Milwaukee 19 Columbus 18, Kansas City 14 3 Indus 54. Lineups listed with batteries for each game.

Brooklyn Cleveland Wallace Ree Zimmer Dawh Grim Baltimore Chicago Briegs McMahon Friend Donahue Clark Louisville Boston Colonels Bostons Fraser Loulevilie Cincinnati Philadelphia National League F.C. Cleveland Baltimore Hee Bostom Pittsburg Chieses Washington New York Bovis Saa Lowisville Iz

Wheeling for Christ delegates wheel to Trenton then Philadelphia

About twenty delegates from the Christian Endeavor convention left South Park Newark at dawn in uniform for a coast to Washington. They rode to Plainfield Metuchen New Brunswick Princeton and Trenton sharing meals and joining others. the journey continues toward Philadelphia as part of their faith driven cycling event.

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Swigert alleges damage by Chris Von Der Ahe in St Louis

Joseph Swigert files a petition in a local court claiming Chris Von Der Ahe damaged him for $9,000. The suit traces a November 5 partnership at Sportsman's Park run by David Foster and Oliver B Parker, with Swigert employed as a judge at the racetrack site.

Joseph Swigert Chris St. Louis von der Ahe Mackenfuss David Foster Oliver B. Parker Sportsman's Park de Rae Chris von der Abe

Swikert vs Von der Abe dispute details in employment case

Discharged worker Swikert claims breach after Von der Abe bought out Foster and Packer. He asserts contract continuity and seeks damages around 9000 dollars. The article also catalogs Kansas City and St Louis horse racing results and notes on local bicycle production and various town sports results. It ends with an advertisement for Electric Bitters.

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Homeseekers Excursion to Southwest and Midwest Destinations

Advertises multiple rail excursions from Lafayette with round trip fares around one dollar plus two dollars. Lists trips to Leavenworth and other points in Oklahoma Texas Louisiana and Arkansas with specific dates in July. Mentions remedies for inflammation and digestion and cites G W Stands as sponsor.

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