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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1896
Page
5
A vintage ad notes reductions on writing paper and various fabrics. Writing paper drops to 29 cents, knitting silk and remnants of silks, sarge, asc and 50 cents per yard. All wool black serges, 46 inches wide, cut from 60 cents to lower, with further details truncated.
Garnett Kansas July 15 Enthusiastic silver meeting chose delegates for the Topeka convention Anderson county will send John R Foster N L Bowman William Shiside and Turm Knight all prominent local figures. The selection aligns with the St Louis platform as of this time.
The Meno county Republican primaries are set for next Thursday to select delegates for the county convention meeting Saturday to name seven delegates to the state convention. Supporters of Troutman Peters or Potter back their governor candidates. Morrill backers brace for delegates. Local political maneuvering includes A W Smith and John D Milliken aiding Potter while Judge Peter fields friends. Potter asserts strong support from Jamis A Trout and others pledge to secure his interests at the convention.
In Erie Kansas on July 16 the Neosho county Republican convention elected delegates for Topeka to support the St Louis platform. Notable nominees include gelveates S Campbern Alf Gibson E Ward LT Keller OW Mendenhall AH Giteun TS Burnett J Tei Thos McNulty GOW Bisss. Congressman Dick Tine spoke to about 1,400 attendees after the session.
Osage City hosts Osage County Republican convention with strong enthusiasm for Morrill of Doniphan County. J K Troutman of Topeka spoke while delegates from Cy Leland and others supported Peters. The delegation nationwide platform references and local county results highlighted support for Morrill.
The State convention was elected in Dumpting County yesterday with names such as Shreve Mi Milter D PB Be tanay J W Wilson A Lb oder W fr Devereux Anton Uraun FL Jen kings O & Jones John Gorden Peter Heaky and M Estisk Rescluridna endorsed for Hen HB Peters for governor. Free Silver at Concordia. At the five silver mass Contention held at Concordia yesterday delegates to the Tuprka convention to Uebel July 16 W W Pallmer Col Ni Bo Brown H R Hovey C W Van De mark and C B AfeDaniels were chosen. Many Republicans enthusiastic for the cause. County G A R reunions Jackson count reunion will be at Fiulten August 19 and G A of Andersen County will hold reunions at Gar Rett on August 14, 20 and 31.
A jumble of Topeka items notes hot days, rain shortages, and community happenings. Mentions Judge Foster, Mrs Thorne seeking baby clothes, civic figures like Councilman Nettels, and local events including a flower parade committee meeting and stock company baseball boom.
The national meeting of the Baptist Young People's Union is noted with Bert Blair moving from Y M C A to Y B C A in Decatur, Illinois. Other items include Pall Festival committee car ride plans, a 15 cent round trip, and railway fare changes for baseball games between Junction City and Topeka.
Amusing tales describe Judge Bryan kneeling to pray at noon in court and at home after a vow made by his son W. J. Bryan. Colonel Merritt recalls frequent prayers during cases as the judge paused for devotion. The elder Bryan served in constitutional conventions and politics, while his son carried strong religious influence from Salem to presidential campaigns.
Judge Wallace of California weighs leaving the bench to back William Jennings Bryan with the Democratic managers offering a cabinet post and free coinage pledge. Investigation delays confirm tendered offer, but Wallace remains undecided as California darkens in the Nebraskan's gift.
Edward Addicks the gas king of Delaware is to head a corporation to work for gold in the gravel beds of the Cariboo. The company named the British Northwest Gold Mining Company Limited has capital stock of 5 000 000 and will operate on the Fairbank property on the Quesnel, a major tributary of the Fraser River.
Eastern Kansas doctors debated insanity statutes at their meeting, endorsing a new law to replace the current one. Dr Eastman argued for medical diagnosis and prompt treatment over legal formalities, urging a lunacy commission of physicians and a bill to be prepared for the next legislature. A committee led by Dr Eastman was formed to draft the proposed act.
The German Reichstag enacted a law prohibiting stock options speculation and limiting listings. Only stocks approved by a nonmember committee may be listed, and firms must have existed at least one year with a recent financial statement. The move also aims to curb speculation in grain and impacts American securities in Germany.
In Chisago on July 16 an enthusiastic observer said Henry Watterson is the man above all to lead a Democratic gold standard platform. Several party leaders agreed his name dominates the discussion as the push for a unified national ticket gains momentum.
Paris July 15 Eugene Marc Francois is identified as the man who attempted to shoot President Faure. His record shows prior discipline including removal from a municipal works foreman post in June for sending threats to the city council president. He circulated pamphlets accusing abuses in the administration and alleging persecutions.
Salem Til July 15 Mr Bran had dinner with his three children then visited the house where he was born to have his photograph taken. He returned to his aunt’s home until train time as crowds watched and greeted him with cheers.
New York July 16 Cornelius Vallertill aged ase was stricken with paralysis but this morning his condition was reported as quietly improved though still grave. Drs McLane Delafield and Draper remained at his bedside and every measure known to medical science was used. Intense heat in St Louis on July 15 reached near 104 degrees with high humidity causing two prostrations but neither fatal and the day was the hottest thus far this season.
In London the Antient and Honorable Artillery Company failed to attend yesterday’s review due to heat, many soldiers collapsing from sunstroke as they marched back through the streets, showing evident fatigue after the exercise.
Deaths include Mrs Merian Wright aged 73 and Horace Comstock aged 15 months, with funeral details and parental homes listed. Additional notes mention Mrs Frances Rugs of Brooklyn and a Brooklyn connection, plus political chatter in Chicago about a vice presidential nomination. Reports cover Colorado delegates to the St Louis convention, depose in the Craven case, and awards to a patent throat remedy in a World’s Fair context.
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July 11 post noon a pinked naked man appeared near the Karltan river beyond Honeyman’s drive and attacked him before fleeing. Jehu Garrigan, town official, claimed waterborne assault and a near drowning. Honeyman later recovered clothing, recalling the violent encounter. Cincinnati Paper Company seeks receiver as Edward Knopf cites corporate failure and liabilities. Liabilities exceed 21000 with total around 9860 per entity. Lamberton buys remaining share in Union Atrium Lanhdey and plans management shift.
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