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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
3
A sweeping Bryan rally unfolds in Chicago as delegates report first ballot by states with Bryan leading in several columns. The page shows mixed support among states and notes abstentions as the convention debates independent action and potential Pilgrim movement.
In a Kansas glimpsed item, an old trunk is repurposed as a chinch bug coop, proving effective at protecting wheat and corn. John Myrtle of Bolton township reports saved crops after using the trunk, with dew and edge traps noted. Armour Co and Rush Milling Co awarded meat and flour contracts in Leavenworth.
Assourt Pacific officials decide to erect another building in Linn as crowds turn over plans to releatchiiae the depot. The increased business necessitates enlargement, with a depot large enough to accommodate growth anticipated in the coming months. HL Avery dies suddenly at a burial service in Wakefield. He led the grain and implement firm Avery & Avery and left a widow and four children. Ottawa reports the annual Summer Bible school in Kansas at Perill park with attendees from several states. The Enterprise Machine Concern faces a settlement to end the dispute with its workers after eastern stockholders agree.
A long stream of misread items describes receivers certificates, employment promises, and thefts in a county area. It mentions Galena, Sheriff Parkner, and Cus Marechal Toluts Wake, noting several individuals and some bank activity, plus various local incidents and notices across towns.
The court handed down numerous opinions from Garver and Clark joints. Cases include Missouri Valley Lumber vs. Reid and Kiowa County matters, State of Kansas v. Schwartz, Heynan v. Simpsons, State v. West, Keyes v. Brown, Concordia Insurance v. Sohnson, and others. Notably Keyes faced new trial rejection over spotter evidence. Garver endorses cautious handling of spotter testimony. Listing of many reversals and affirmations across counties. Garfield Park concert notice follows.
Professor Blits assigns exclusive rights for his Canning Book to J S Sproat merchant of pine products, and grants agency for his wire lifters and cookers to The New Model Supply Store.
A garbled OCR style item lists cheeses and various political names and states with voting notes. It mentions Neil's White Cloud N Y Cheese and multiple cheese varieties, followed by scattered district and state names with phrases like Bryan total vote on the fifth ballot was 42 and states changing to increase the majority.
Tomorrow at 9 a.m. the Gaines pardon will be presented to the board of pardons amid strong public interest. Ex policeman Gaines, jailed for the killing of Criger near North Topeka during an arrest attempt, faces potential clemency after district court conviction. Prominent supporters include Edward Wilder, John Mulvane, C F Fewell, H B Weick, AH Vance, and Chief Gardiner, who will attend to petition for pardon.
In Washington on July 10, Endeavorers gathered early at various houses then attended services. Late arrivals joined a Bible study at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church led by G. S. Burroughs of Crawfordsville Indiana on the theme Galatians Glad News of Freedom. Services continued at a different church.
New York reports a bullion withdrawal of 2120,500 from the sub-treasury with no premium on sale. A free gold offer is hinted below 100000, while an ice cream social at 426 Jefferson Street supports Epworth rescue. Travel ads tout Burlington Route trains to Chicago and St Louis with deluxe sleepers and dining cars.
Fractured report blends a judge’s health concerns and alimony orders with police activity, a child custody case, and a church pastor facing organizational duties. It mentions a Burlington Route excursion and Marshall’s band schedule at Garfield Park, plus local health cure testimonials.
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