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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1896

Page

8

Noiseless Bar Harbor Home For Joseph Pulitzer

Joseph Pulitzer arrives at Bar Harbor for the season and takes up residence in a soundproofed, comforted apartment. His Chatwood summer home tower, cost 100000, is being stripped and rebuilt with mineral wool walls and a noiseless passenger elevator. A private electric plant powers the residence and amenities to shield from external sounds and sights.

New York Joseph Pulitzer Bar Harbor Chatwiid Hia Cantis Frenchman's Bay Gabriel Polltier His & Table

Kansas City Kansas Plans New Steel Tank Elevator

Mayor Twiss approves a major project to erect what is described as the finest elevator in the United States in Kansas City Kansas. The brick structure will hold 1,000,000 bushels, feature steel tank storage, modern machinery, and use Chicago Great Western railway rights for street access. Construction will begin soon on the brick building with fireproof steel tank bins.

Kansas City Kan Macy Twise Siesen United States Tfehksie Chicago Great Wester Ban Maroc

Russian Thistle Appears And County Extermination Call

July 1 Junction news reports farmers alarmed by Russian thistle incursions in South Dakota, urging testing and coordinated action with township officers. Notices advertise upcoming convention tickets for St Louis and Leavenworth excursions, with round trip fares listed by Santa Fe Route and Fearless Steam Laundry services offered locally.

Popuet National Convention St. Louia Santa Fe St. Louis Leavenworth Fearless Steam Laundry

Among Railroad Men at Santa Fe Depot Reunion

Bryce McMurtrie chief dispatcher of the Santa Fe eastern division and Paul Morton third vice president met by chance at the Santa Fe depot after 22 years. Morton recalled Plattsmouth Nebraska days and their early railroading backgrounds as they reminisced about old Ames and their careers.

Paul Morton Santa Fe Brret McMurtrie Mr. Morton McMurtrie Mr. McMurtrie Morton Plattamouth Nebraska Old Ames Bir Morton Flatismouth Irelett Burliiston Missouri Civor Platiamouth Ste Me- Murthie Morten

Shops and Roundhouse Personnel and Items

The Mechanical Department lists assignations and travel notes for staff. Enemies 16 and 288 were taken on a trial run yesterday. Pirsavn Juies and Link Gallitrey are laid off due to fines. Engineer Edgar Webb returns after three weeks with relatives in New York. Alva Young takes a 30 day leave of absence for guard duty near Chicago. James Thomas resumes duties after a trip to Arkansas City. B. Richmond sent to Tutor, N. M., for service on the Rio Grande division after overhaul. Charles Yewell traveled to Emporia and fell ill en route to Topeka. Henry Hose takes six months leave to farm near Cross Olle. Fireman Rose on extra watch. Fireman Shirley to replace him due to light business.

Pirsavn Juies Link Gallitrey Edgar Webb Dis New York Alva Young Chicago James Thomas Arkansas City Richmond N. Mf Charles Yewell Emporia Bik Wits Mia Yewell Topeka Raton Soh Piteman Henry Hose Cross Olelabora Rose Shirley

Santa Fe Officials Visit New Hospital and Rail Mail Stamp Rule

Santa Fe executives including President Riley and General Solicitor Kenin toured the new Topeka hospital facility, praising its interior and vaulting. Meanwhile a railroad mail stamping rule sparked debate as Kenna explained changes for mail vs baggage transfers and future implications for interline carriage.

Kenpa Crueral The Santa Fe Henan Turelennes Kenna Jett Chicago Riley Morton Sofrittor Kenin New Sirceen Hogeboots Thortaolves Bisley Topeka

Eastern Democracy Likely Back Rendall Say Brice

New York July 1 Senator Brice of Ohio says eastern Democrats will back the young Batonel Rendall. He comments Bryan will be faced with choosing allies at home. Lexingum Ey July 12 Fayette County bought two bloodhounds two years ago for 60 cues and has spent 50 since. Today the fiscal court auctions them. youngest sold for 5 to Laurie Grow, other for 8.36 to Doe Dutening. Appleton Minn Dr A P Sawyer praises a kidney remedy from a witness list.

Brice New York Calym S Brice Ohjo Manhattan Beach Batonel J. Rendall Bryan J. Ho Frank Sim Pemtesnaist Cit Nutees Aginee

Progress Whaler Disappears From Chicago Lagoon

The Progress, a well known whaler from New Bedford, vanished overnight from a shallow water area south of La Rabids near the old fair site. The statue of Liberty and the convent were the only relics left. police and locals report no sight of a tow, no wreck seen, and the crew dispersed.

Chicago New Bedford Mass la Rabids Aturk Xen Old Fair Vite Stony Island

Railway men oppose silver platform in Indianapolis

Democratic railroad leaders in Indianapolis condemn the Chicago platform's silver policy. Superintendent Riley of Peoria & Eastern says backing it would be self destructive, while Connelly of Time Dine and Mansfeld of Indianapolis & Wabash agrees it would doom the ticket. Hutchinson of Pennsylvania lines and Layton of an agent role favor the straight ticket.

Indianapolis Chicago Riey Peoria & Eastern Trainmpester Connelly Hirself Mansfeld Indianapolis & Wincennies Hutchinson Claims Department Pennsylvania Lnex Melia Jey Layton Jinan Company Owehite Ucket Ware 13 Manacer Macon Indiana Car Service Apoctalion Charles Crane Ucket Revelver Pennsylvania Lines

Historic spot marker honors Pilgrims signing the Constitution

A granite and bronze memorial in Provincetown Mass commemorates the signing of the constitution for the government of the new colony by the Pilgrim Fathers. It was unveiled with ceremonies after being selected by a state commission in 1595 to mark historic spots in Massachusetts.

Provincetown Mass Gover Trent New Colony Pilgrim Fathers Massachusetts Sheley Plymouth

Western delegates to St Louis silver convention to stop in Lincoln

A telegram from N Stevens of Denver to Mrs Bryan details arrangements for western delegates to the National Silver Party convention at St Louis to visit Lincoln on the way. The Colorado delegation led by Stevens plans a brief stopover and seeks confirmation for a group reception with Bryan’s party. A Denver timing note cites a July telegram and a July reply from Bryan associates.

Silver St Louis Les Bryan Denver St. Louis AL Lincoln Bryan Staie Hume Stevens Colorado Bryan Salem Utah Wyoming Lincoln Burineton N. Stevens National Silver Party Debver Lineal Muntay Gryan

Pro-AmERICAN Town Project Sparks Racial Tensions Near Tecumseh

The report describes W. L. Eigieson pursuing a river site for a Negro settlement with plans to establish farms and community facilities. Neighbors warn of potential outcry as talks continue about moving colored residents to the area and building stores schools and shops to serve them.

W. L. Eigieson Tecumseh Fecus Birieson Smadl

Manhattan Club in Revolt Seeks to Defeat Bryan

An informal meeting at the Manhattan club in New York gathered members from all factions to unite against William Jennings Bryan and Thomas Sovall. Many Tammany Hall figures attended as they planned to pursue all possible means to secure their political goals.

Manhattan Club New York Manhattan Chicago Bryan Sovall Tammany Hall

THIRTY CHINESE BOYS COME TO AMERICA FOR EDUCATION

New Orleans July 17 arriving Chinese boys from Canton and Hong Kong travel with Rev Hale Kin to receive preliminary schooling in New York before entering college. Kin notes wartime disruption has spurred interest in Western methods and education among Chinese families seeking a modern path.

America New Orleans Japan Chita

Cyclers and Cycling at National Meet Sparks Saddle Debates

The national meet features rising riders like Irwin A Powell of New York and Tom Butler, with trick riding and a specially fitted track. Debate centers on saddle adjustment, proper pedal position, and discipline as riders face road rule violations and public concerns.

Powell Rcords New York Tom Butler Cmck Dussines Bo Besten Cooper Sanger Ameet

Kansas the Promised Land in Kansier Souvenir Voice

Prepared by Secretary of State Edwards this excerpt celebrates Kansas history and destiny. It lauds Kansas as indispensable to America, recounting frontier growth, state virtues, military quota heroism, and unprecedented progress led by its people and institutions.

Secretary of State Edwards W. C. Edwards Kansas Alexander Cornguer Kansin Unite States Stouton Missouri

Residents' Union Details and Local Improvements Amid City Happenings

A bustling Topeka scene notes remodeling at Captain Watera’s home and W F Kane’s residence upgrades. Federal prime payments flow directly to Wisconsin funds, with plans for new steam heating at Holbrowls hall, Washburn college, and a bridge contractor search. Community events include bike preparations near Moods’s grove, a Republican county meeting, and North Topeka ladies organizing a lower parade.

W. L. Chamberlain J. G. Watera W. F. Kane Federal Wisl-oneton Holbrowls Hall Washburn Topeka Stan Garfehl Park Billy Edwards Frank H. Foster Sxpoaintona Auys Uline Tex Sliver Lake Menoken Moods Theet & Kok Fem Somorren Evdnitsje North Topeka M. Ft Mitchell Warnet van Buert Gordon Streets EL M. Hadley Witraun & Gullir Polk Athanas Jacksin

Weather Indications from Chicago July 17 Forecast Notes

Chicago weather forecast mentions a mix of thunderstorms and showers with fair conditions in the west, southeasterly winds expected. The notice also includes local ads for laundry services and apparel cleaning from Peerless Gleam Laundry and Peer Jessa Steam Laundry, plus a stray sentence about Brem Bite.

Chicago Kansas Esst Fair

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