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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
6
A Dodge City farmer built a grasshopper catching sled with a coal coal pit back board. The device reportedly kills many hoppers, claiming twenty bushels per day, and after extermination, the field is said to stay untroubled. The piece notes other general news items and details the sled’s operation and claimed efficiency.
In Leavenworth in the late evening detectives Wert and associates pursued a man believed to have robbed Ferdinand Frederick, a soldier in company FP Twentieth Anfantrr. Frederick arrived Wednesday with H7lmm Alsporket and reported he woke to find his money missing. police seek the suspect seen with Frederick.
A local Leavenworth report describes a five-man gang targeting veterans near the city limits at night and demanding money. Citizens fear the group and urge action to remove the intruders. Separately, returns from a cattle export by Groshwood County syndicate to Liverpool show silent officials, with no talk on outcomes as European demand falls during transit.
Charley Metsker, a Weyrar-old boy from Kansas City, was discovered in Ottawa. He was initially misidentified as Bunt and claimed not to be from Kansas City. He had a missing thumb on his right hand and was then recognized after authorities verified his identity.
Jewell City mourns Col Barker who died Wednesday at about age 80 He came to Kansas in 1861 settling at Manhattan He served as a secret service officer during the war and later moved to Jewell City In 1870 he became the first notary public in the county and administered oaths He was elected state senator from the 8th district The obituary notes his long public service and ties to local history.
A local movement seeks paving blocks in central Leavenworth using Indian Territory asphalt. In Iola a money surplus persists with both banks holding cash on hand well above loans. Newton reports growth in phone service with the Santa Fe ticket office and freight depot adding telephones since earlier in May.
Reports say Sheri Kepley of Shawnee County was urged to run for Congress in the Fourth District. He publicly states under no circumstances will he permit his name to be used for nomination, saying it would be a hopeless task to defeat incumbent Congress man Cu.
Lieutenant Governor Troutman returns from Osage county amid a tight primary contest with Morrill. Both sides claim a near even race as Morrill operatives mobilize county appointees and state officials work Osage City to influence delegates. Officials including Packard and Drew are active in the area, while Troutman supporters anticipate a close result.
Mrs Bickmore undergoes an operation for back injuries from the Herington waterspout of Mary 16. The flood swept away belongings. one life was lost. Also notes Dr King’s New Discovery curing consumption in two cases and offers free trials at J. K. Jones drugstore with regular sizes priced at 60 cents and $2.
An OCR filled with scattered names and events reports meetings and notices across cities Buffalo Milwaukee Chicago St Louis and Washington DC. It mentions Burlington House and a variety of public gatherings and sales events, with references to ticketing and laundry services. The fragmentary text lists dates places and organizations including Ver niculed Wet Chivagy Licened to Me and Peerless Steam Laundry seeking customers.
The Kansas City tandem team wowed crowds as cyclers contested the Topeka Exposition races. The day featured two year old pacing heats won by The Searcher, a lively horse show with Cyrus Ogre’s blue ribbon, and inaugural bicycle events including a one mile tandem race won by O. J. Brunner and Pierce. Attendance rose over previous days with steady crowds and orderly behavior.
Cincinnati Reds sweep Washington in two games on July 11 with timely hits and weak defense by visitors. Cleveland bats overwhelm Baltimore in game one, then falters in game two. St Louis tops Boston as Louisville defeats Philadelphia. Chicago edges New York, Milwaukee beats Columbus, Detroit shuts Minneapolis, and Indianapolis sparks a fight amid Kansas City action. Attendance figures noted for several games.
The Topeka ball club lost to Minneapolis 10 to 2 with Senzer pitching for Topeka and Stricklett for Minneapolis. Junction defeated Emporia 7 to 4. Emporia has three straight wins. Independence beat Parsons 5 to 2. Horton defeated Hiawatha 10 to 9. Also noted: American bicycle models copied in Germany, with US wooden rims, single tube tires and steel frames, but German finish and adjustment inferior to American bikes.
Topeka business men form a stock company and will stage regular state league games at Athletic Park beginning Thursday. Manager Ruff plans a baseball season focused on pleasure and profit with strict regulations governing the games.
Plans outline ground marking and rope lines for the opening baseball games. The current lineup lists Woods as catcher, Switzer and Drummey as pitchers, Cooley at second, Freeman at short, Sawyer Yard Santuny Kent in the field, Sickles in center, Ely in left and as possible pitcher. Negotiations for key players from Fells City Neb and adjustments if not secured are noted. A parade before Thursday’s big game with Junction City is planned and Emporia visits by the rival team are anticipated. Over 90 shares of new stock are being offered at five dollars each.
New York reports a swift drop in bicycle prices as demand grows and factories expand. A flood of machines at low rates floods the market, forcing dealers and manufacturers to cut prices and some firms to fail. Buyers can now purchase a wheel at a reasonable price, with many good machines appearing at low cost. Strong producers plan to ship first class wheels at moderate prices to meet the surge in demand.
The West Side Gun club held the regular live bird shoot and the Medlar Weekly target shoot yesterday. HS Montgomery won both events by securing the silver medal in the live bird and prevailing in the clay target with a 24 to 20 score over Clark, Biscoe, and McDernowt, after a tiebreaker sequence.
Minneapolis at Athletic Park wins 5 to 3 as Topeka struggles. Scoring by innings shows an early spread and late comeback attempts. Batteries: Minneapolis Stanley and Leman. Topeka Drummy and Waad.
At Chihengo July 1 Mr Fithian of T Ineis withdrew his name for Illinois Generation assisting Mr Sibley and rebuked critics of Mr Cleveland. He denounced accusations from the fifty third congress while a heckler shouted Etur rab for Cleveland, drawing laughter and disruption.
Enterprise notices the real estate insurance and loan firm Noble and Merriam moving from Seventh and Jackson to quarters over Kansas Avenue. W T Noble and C M Merriam, two young Topeka men, are praised for liberal, judicious advertising and strong company ties including Orient and Royal Exchange. They now offer three bright rooms in the Merriam building for better service.
Detroit marks Evacuation Day with public and private buildings decorated and crowds gathered. A federal band plays as General RA Alger unveils a memorial tablet honoring Britain’s 1780 retreat that once stood where the new government building now stands.
NAME SEWELL and Bir O'Sullivan dominated a debate on gold versus silver policy at the convention. O'Sullivan praised sharp oratory while urging an Atlantic coast pick to unite east and west on the ticket. The Whitney-Hill party arrived in Buffalo and delayed endorsement, signaling possible gold convention alignment if the Populists endorse the Democratic platform.
Senator W A Peffer spoke to a Journal representative praising the convention result. He called the Detform an erect advance and said the Democratic party seems born anew and will be progressive. He praised Bevan as a strong choice and predicted a cabinet mix including Morgan Teller Daniel Altgeld Williams Alien Sibley and a Populist from the Pacific states to back Bryan for president.
Chicago July 11 exodus from the city continues as trains fill to capacity and special trains return with marching clubs bands and shooters leaving town. Early morning removal of portraits lithographs and banners of Bland Boles Matthews and others marks the end of the color and crowds as the convention hall thins after the dramatic event has passed.
Ex Confession Tate Pence of Colorado, a Populist, says he will not endorse Bryan but will nominate him. He argues Bryan is strong on the money, income tax, railroads, and direct election of U S senator. Judge W A Rucker says Bryan needs West and Northwest Republican votes, predicting a large Democratic loss. St Louis convention soon to endorse Bryan, with Stewart and Newlands also predicting endorsement.
Omaha July 11 local Populists debate if Senator Allen will back Bryan. He declined to state his stance, saying Bryan's nomination is pressing but he is not in a position to commit. He would decide after further consideration and discussion.
A fragment suggests the Populist party faced strategic decisions while a cautious stance lingered on leasing, tied to reactions to Bryan. No clear candidate or outcome is stated, but the text signals party deliberations and potential shifts in support.
A chaotic report describes a satirical mock nomination stirring controversy among Dermocratic followers in New York. The piece ridicules a travesty of the political process, accusing a faction of desecrating party decorum and violating norms of American political institutions.
Cincinnati July 1 The ras! Democrats praise McLean for defending party unity and the platform. They credit delegates with adopting a decisive resolution endorsing Te Braskan as the electorat. The tribute lauds the nomination as a significant political declaration and urges legislators to promote the nation’s interests at the White House.
Waterloo and Pittsburgh reports show Bryan as the leading nominee in the Northwest bloc including Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Michigan and Indiana. Governor Peel calls Bryan the strongest choice for the party ticket while Pittsburgh's Daily Prefers emphasizes the convention split and party platform disagreements.
A prominent Illinois German reporter of the Staats Zeitung declares he will not support Liver Chicags or any candidate on a free service platform. The paper, long active among German Democrats in the West, signals a decisive break from convention politics and organization.
In Galveston July 11 the News mocks the Democratic nominees amid chaotic framing of utopian governance. It decries the vast promises and interwoven hopes of a 70 million people under a youth’s rhetoric and pontifications.
In Pueblo Colorado July 13 the scholarly report notes Bryan's election prospects, suggesting failure to win sufficient Populist and Republican support while Democratic allies rally behind him. The item mocks Bryan's chances and depicts a charged political climate with strong critique from rival factions.
The Times reports in Minneapolis on July 1 that Bryan’s position is seen as the best means to unite reform forces. The Populist convention endorsement could push a broader liberal coalition, prompting concern within the Republican party.
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