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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
8
In Topeka a cake walk drew a colorful crowd with Andy Jordan and partner winning the main prize. Spectators described a grand pyramid cake and a lively evening where six couples competed and music from May Stein’s New Bally filled the hall.
A man named Robinson Hutchinson died by taking strychnine at his West Tenth street home. Letters found in a washstand drawer reveal his despair over unemployment and fear his wife would be ashamed, with two July 1 letters addressed to family and friends outlining his farewell and property bequeathal.
More than one hundred women attended the Fall Festival committee meeting to plan a flower parade. They voted for a July 18 car ride to raise funds and discussed flower-making classes, with Miss Russell of Valley Falls offering materials. Ten young girls agreed to assist, and several civic clubs pledged help for the parade including the Equestrian club and Ladies Music club.
Prederek B R Coudert announces to the Commercial Advertiser that the silver plank may swing New York voters. He notes defections from Democrats to Republicans and predicts the silver faction could carry New York State, despite Republican gold policies.
Watermelons grow cheap and a new telephone line to be installed at the baseball grounds. John L. Waller will deliver a second lecture in Topeka on August 18. Sportsmen report no game currently and prairie chicken season is near. The drive at the east entrance of the state house grounds will be completed soon. The Salvation Army captain amuses spectators in Topeka. A fire hydrant at Sixth and Monroe is out of repair causing mud. Democratic convention interest rivals St Louis era. A cigar dealer spends $50 yearly on matches and runs four gas jets in his shop. Secretary Coburn collects horse shoes found on streets. A printing-house chief warns Times about silver men and hard times under the gold standard.
Birth announcements list several couples at addresses in Topeka with newborns a son or a daughter including Mr and Mrs D Myers 315 Locust street and Mr and Mrs Christ Heisler corner Twelfth and Clay streets. Divorce cases are dismissed for lack of prosecution including Freyer vs Frayer Henstis vs Henstis Higgens vs Higgens Jordan vs Jordan Owens vs Owens.
Kansas rail line notes report on a potential $40,000 depot project at Winfield with ongoing rail matters. The Santa Fe reports a successful deep well at Kinsley replacing alkali water for engines.pranks and jokes by engineer Lawless of Fairbury Nebraska are recounted with stories of practical jokes on fellow railroaders. A humorous Arkansas City observer tracks Santa Fe train arrivals with a dignified walk through the forward coach.
A Kansas newspaper piece explains how engineer Scott earned the nickname Mate Scott while serving as a Santa Fe engineer from Wellington. The article notes his sailor past and language habits that led railroad men to call him Mate, a moniker he has held since career change. It also reports a reduced rail fare for the Kansas Silver convention in Topeka on July 16, arranged by Col. W. P. Tomlinson, with delegates to the St Louis national silver convention to be chosen there.
The article notes a probable new union depot for Winfield by Santa Fe Missouri Pacific and Frisco, with surveys and an eight block site. It also describes H. & S. extension preparations toward a Rock Island link, a Boston firm shipment for construction, and expected completion soon. It mentions L. J. Polk offered Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe general manager post, with possible successor in freight operations. Mentions a Santa Fe operator couple marriage in Sterling Kansas and rail ticket promos in St. Louis.
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