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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1896
Page
8
Secretary PG Adams and &. B. Cowgill seek to identify traces of the Pawnee village Captain Pike visited after the Louisiana Purchase. Republic County residents think they found sites matching Pike’s 1800s travels, with Adams and Cowgill hoping to confirm the location.
State treasurer reports June totals with scattered figures across departments and institutions. Gaines pardon case reviewed with recommendation for clemency. Windeon and Burdee to appear before state board. GAR, farmers, and civic reunions noted. local ads and vendors listed alongside transit and social notices.
Santa Fe middle division Superintendent Avery Turner issues circular to company employees warning against children riding on moving engines or cars. He urges reporting offenders to proper authorities to protect the company and aid humane action. A Topeka reference and Ottawa picnic races with prizes are noted, inviting entries by July 17 for an expected 1,500 attendees.
David Gosett resizes in the auditor of freight receipts at Santa Fe. Earnest Wilcox of car service takes two weeks vacation at Alma. Merle King discharged from Santa Fe hospital and will resume in auditor’s office this week. Miss Bessie Van Amburs leaves Friday for Spokane on six weeks vacation. WD Heviiet leaves for Los Angeles after telegram about his mother’s illness. J Q Thomas, observer clerk, on a few weeks vacation visiting St Louis and Springfield before Topeka. Clyde Grubbs promoted to oblet clerk in pac Master’s offer at Mexican Central railway.
The Doller Gas Company suspends work on the Datine Gas plant franchise and abandons the project. J R Mettfieid courted capitalists but failed to secure funds, with about £2000 held for land purchase and building work at Mallisan Street. The foundation and partial erection were stopped to preserve the franchise, which would have expired last month.
Real estate transfers list Mor ris area properties in Martin's addition and Harrison street parcels involving Foltansky to Popenve and Wage of New York to Sarah E. Ruse with detailed lot and tract descriptions. Also notices Santa Fe Route selling round trip tickets from St Louis for the Free Silver and Populist National Conventions with one fare special dates.
A Journal reporter quotes Louis Charowhas in a near comical scene about monetary policy. Charowhas says he knows nothing definite on free coinage and remonetization, preferring gold, while parrot chimes in with cheers. He declines to state whether he would support certain political moves.
A Topeka lawyer Wikron describes W. J. Bryan's character and political ties through memories from Jacksonville. He recalls Bryan's loyalty to the Democratic cause, religious stance, and a single athletic contest, noting Bryan's vigor and later plans in 1893, while warning of possible impact if he campaigns actively.
A Burlington Route notice markets the beet through sleeper and reclining chair car service from Kansas City to Billings and Denver with connections to Montana and Puget Sound. Daily departure 1040 p m from Kansas City, shorter westbound travel by ten to twenty five hours, agent W Wakeley promotes tickets through the Istab line.
Dr J P Lewis plans a brick barn at 414 Harrison Wipers sized 54 by 32 feet with an estimated cost of 390 dollars. L Rusk faces a prohibition law violation in police court today, with EL Jim Crowe to be tried if City Attorney Bind attends. Crowe held in city jail for a week. Tops Barber’s widow No 25 names I Wolf as delegate and Learhart as alternate to the National Darters convention at Evansville October 6. Simon Jones, described as a vicious man with a long knife, is confined awaiting sentence. county pays four cents per day for each prisoner. Chas Blood Smith to add a brick section to 1927 Topeka Avenue and alter his barn at a cost around 1,000 dollars. A new private barn is planned as a city highlight. Dr A P Sawyer testifies to Pastimes benefit from a sample. Mary Johnson of Bushnell and Black Sim Pharmacist 607 mentioned.
The Topeka McKinley clan cancels this year’s meeting due to financial stringency. EF McKinley of Topeka heads the clan with zero U.S. members, while links to Ohio and Scotland are noted. The piece traces ancestral ties and historical moments including Culloden and the Chicago World’s Fair.
In July drummers met in a parlor to form the W. J. Bryan Traveling Men's Club. A committee was appointed to mobilize Democrats at local establishments and secure registration papers. A resolution urged W. J. Bryan to address the club in September.
The Democratic convention refusal to endorse the president arouses resentment among Democrats. Mayer's store reports 27 Democrats who will vote for McKinley, many of them Germans. John Fe Witeon, ex county clock, a Virginia native and born Democrat, calls the scene jacobinical and urges Democrats to oppose nominees on a silver platform.
Boston Daily Standard, AP organ, has suspended publication and is in the hands of Edward Crockett and Benton H. Dawitt as assignees. One hundred three employees have claims for unpaid salaries. Dawitt says publication will not be resumed.
Police on Bethany College grounds arrested a young man and woman for violating local ordinance by remaining in parks after 10 pm. The man identified as George Dillon, 38, and the woman as Kate Anderson, provided minimal details. They posted bond, and the case proceeds as details unfold.
Captain General Weyler orders all foreigners on the island to register in a special government book before being eligible to appeal the November 1884 decree on foreign citizenship. Those failing to register within 30 days will forfeit their privileges and rights. Consuls have been notified of the act. The decree aims to curb Cubans taking advantage of foreign citizen rights to evade penalties.
The Silver Republican league abandons its proposed quarters in the eReN building and rents the floor of the Sawwell building at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and Kansas Avenue. The hall is described as large enough to accommodate a big meeting.
Hon J W Breidenthal and ex Governor Lewelling named the Santa route the official line for the St Louis convention on July 22 and urged attendees to travel via the Santa Fe route. The page also mentions Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 West Eighth for customer consultations.
M'Kinley popular Saratoga July 1 report shows outspoken sound money Democrats denounce free silver and back gold standard. Chicago shoe dealer Albert Putnam notes West business leaders favor sound money, replying to a planned circular that received mixed responses from customers, with a majority in the silver states leaning toward silver.
The Clark County Clipper editor recounts his misadventure in Kansas City at the Chiefz0 convention. He stayed at the Normandy hotel, discovered he had no pants or shoes, borrowed a landlord's oversized garments, lost money and valuables, and planned to return home after a long walk. He laments borrowing and missing funds, then promotes Burlington Route sleeper service to Chicago, St. Louis, and the West.
Newspaper notices advertise half rates via the Burlington Route for various events and meetings including Christian Endeavor in Washington, Baptist Young People's Union in Milwaukee, National Republican League in Milwaukee, and a Democratic convention in Chicago. Travel packages highlight modern equipment, special sale dates July 1 to 19 and August 26 to 27, with $9.00 coach fare and details from agents Wakeley and Sawyer.
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