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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1896

Page

6

A League With Larceny Chicago Platform Flayed

John P. Irish denounces the Chicago platform and its River improvements as larceny and murder of Jeffersonian ideals. He claims the candidate lacks private merit, refuses support, and identifies as a Democrat Populist reformer amid party turmoil. Irish cites his past roles in San Francisco and Iowa politics and notes his opposition to current River acts.

John P. Irish Chicago Ini Barr John F. Trinh Qukland San Francisco Irish Chisago Bat Antu Deghorrary Tefferson Oratiois County Fara

Judge Foster Hurt In Hammock Fall At Home

Judge C G Foster of the federal bench fell from a hammock on his back porch this morning. He was struck by a rope and sustained non serious injuries. He plans a brief absence, expects to resume duties soon, and has recently been active in court despite past health concerns.

C. G. Foster Federaling Ofc Judee Seave Batile Hk Acouse Will Connors New York Payne Harry Austin Will Brower Ruxcod Osage County Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church Garfield Park Vinewood al J. Berry Nott Topeks Creston Berry Rows EB. Hester Osage City I. Alles Mildred Kepley 2. C. Baker Nellie Sell Tontehe Kansan D. Burge Peas Mise Louie Parkhurst Manitou Albert Martin Galesturs Kat Tieinees Mabel Fillits Wil Tomark Fren Emporia Adah Consie Quincy Street North Topeta Mise Winké Watt Jett Offaites J. Wy Gir Canon City Washington Charles Curtis Janitis Homme Grace Curtis Lawrence Kan Jane Wright Stormont Hospital Mes P. Leavenworth A.J. Arnold Minneapolis Grace Cranial J. R. Kellogs Los Angeles

Portland Man Claims Democratic Candidate Changed His Name

J Harvey OBryan of Portland Oregon asserts that Brean changed his name from OBryan Maul after age 21. He says the former congressman Bryan is his father's second cousin and nephew of his stepmother, and recalls seeing the name change on a legal sign when visiting Bryan in Nebraska. The witness recalls his father noting the single missing O in the now familiar signature.

Portland Qre J. Harvey O'Bryme Brean Bryan Wis O'Bryan O'Bryan Maul Bryan Nebraska P Uing

Atwood Won't Run for Congress Not a Candidate

John I atwood of Leavenworth declares he will not be a candidate for any office under any circumstances. He cites current business commitments and a firm belief that suitable political talent remains available. He says he will support the campaign passively but will refrain from seeking or accepting any nomination.

Leavenworth John Wood Coneres Bouineas

National Business Men's League Urges Action on Silver

The National Business Men's League issues an address to U S business men urging active effort to influence the Chicago convention and to push hard money policy. It calls for moves in Minots Indiana and possibly Iowa to ensure silver men stay clear of the Lista.

National Business Men's League Chicaro United States Chicago Towa

Christians Murdered as Turkish Forces Expand in Crete

Dispatch from Crete reports Turkish authorities extending military area and seizing new positions daily. Christians entering the zone are murdered. London reports Donald A. Smith, Canadian statesman and capitalist, knighted at Windsor.

Athens Crete Canadian Statesman London Donald A. Smith Wen Today Wiavsurned & Knight Panes

Was Against Bryan in Maritime Exchange Debate

On the floor of the Maritime Exchange a discussion erupted over the Democratic nominee Bryant. A newcomer questioned Bryant at first, then a heavily built man replied referencing Platt. The newcomer dismissed Platt’s influence and left the scene.

Tom Platt New York Maritime Democratic Party Bryan Bryant Firat Grator The Platte

Youth has done much in political life

David Overmyer argues that many great leaders achieved prominence young. He cites Scipio Africanus, Napoleon, Pitt, Alexander, Jefferson, and Alexander the Great to claim age is not a barrier to leadership and success.

W. J. Gryan Tero Young David Overmyer Breatniss Nave Scinto Africanus Ernerat Trome Younes Tonaparte France Italy Vider Pitt England Alexander Hamstom Jefferson Alexander the Great Bryan

A C Davis Bolts Denounces Democratic Party

A C Davis of the A C Davis Grain company resigns from the Democratic Party over free silver policy and pledges support for the gold standard. Free Silver advocates in Des Moines plan a vigorous state campaign and aim to fuse with Democrats in the 6th district. Adele Won to St Louis next week is led by C Cole and S H Basher. Leave of absence granted to Cecil Rhodes amid Cape Town assembly debate. Curfew Lost: a British ship named Curfew with all aboard missing after July 11 incident. Subscribe for the STATE JOURNAL.

A.C. Davis A.C. Davis Grain Company Gote Tey Moines Feck Adele St. Louis C . Cole den Multes S. H. Basher Waterloo Cecil Rhodes Landens Cape Town Cape Colony London Dundes Redea State Journal

Topeka Choral Festival Draws Large Crowd at Presbyterian Church

In a bustling Topeka scene, the Choral Festival directed by HBV Hincksey filled the Presbyterian church with a large audience. The program featured organist performances, mixed chorus numbers, and a prize winning piece by Shaver. The event showcased strong acoustics, enunciation, and a promising plan for next winter with a four festival series during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

HB. V. Hincksey Ares J. Silp W. PF. Réehr Gertrude Prey Tr. J. Jd. Walls Orean Roehr Serra Ada Buty Geo Tyno Herittle Benny Ike Hutchinson Io Shaver Mendeiesohr Concre Gmitlerail Church Mr. Plath St Joseph Arduns Misses Moon Montieth Taubich Moreh Cleary Bennett Dennis Chase Tipton Raum Thomas Fox Weick Wentworth Pratt Mefamind Bergen Latham Marti Talley Henderson Meredith Rottsford Baker Smith Mutz Perry Hughes Strickler Campbell Anderson Foster Osborne Maron Wilson Messrs Wood Stage Moore McDowell Poole Diven Terrington Parkhurst Cowles Oubortie Waters McGillin May Watkins Nealy Polk Cleary Gentlemen Milson Retske Alderson Bowie McRumus Hill Frost Daley Nellis Mills Jenkins van Valkenburg Newman Mr. Hinckley

Topeka Social News Highlights and Local Events

A long column of Topeka society notices details many weddings, visits, and gatherings. Names include Virgie Mulvane, Jennie Front, Otis Edwan Sper, Gertrude Dein, Leola Nicholson, Martha Bradshaw, Elinor Work, and Alfes Story Lakin among others. Numerous parties, chaperones, a Featyal Choral concert, porch gatherings, dances, and a marriage notice amid a busy social week.

J. G. West Slyrtle Jetmere Reuster West Chas. Kletban Walter Cit Gate's Dake D. TL Lakin Ed Kellam G. G- Que Parker Lske Lske. Later They Enjoyed A Porch Party At Mrs. Lakin Youngs Virgie Mmul- Vane Jennnie Front Otis Edwan Sper Gertrude Dein le- 01A Nicholson Martha Bradshaw Ewm Rumsay Elinor Work Alfes Story Lakin David Lakin al Frost Pred Gordon Harmon Reus Raasie Bennett Chas. Joslyn Allen Wil Wadsworth Misa Ley Redsten Mary Fisky Ottawa Ethel Peck Chicago B. I. Redden Presbyterials Church Miss Redden Judee Wood Joetiee James F. Shastete Napoleon, O Adam Meena Topeka Ida C. Rarnee Lake Geneva Wis Chivaxi Kansas City Kansas J. A. Wehe West Sheil Street Misa Virgil Mulvane TH. Roozer City Mexico Lae H. Rauzer Ralph Peterson

Great Savings From Sapolio Featured In Ad Copy

An Associated Press furnished item notes dramatic savings claims for Sapolio soap. The piece then dives into a dense stock market and agricultural market summary from Chicago and national exchanges, listing wheat, corn, hog, and cattle figures, prices, and receipts with scattered regional reports.

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