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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1896
Page
8
A Sunday night session of the Republican State Convention committee at the Copeland hotel yielded no decision on arrangements. Finances reported about 3200 debt relief. seating for the floor foreseen at 2800 or 2000 chairs. Sub-committees adjourned to Monday evening due to expected Christian attendance.
The Silver Republican league met at the Jewell building and admitted ten new members including Geo. H. Evans and W. B. Beiner t. The plan of organization was adopted to extend the league in the county with a seven member executive committee and a three member county organizing panel to establish Republican Silver clubs at suitable locations. The reading room plan and uniform marching club were also proposed with responsibilities assigned to officers.
At the Kwlehtn of Tabor annual meeting in Representative hall Kansas Nebranka officers were elected Sir Frank Wilson ML Dr Emma Gaines BP Sir Chas White C G M Dr Mate Montgomery GP Sir Albert Hopkins CG Di Di Berah Witikimac Gll Strain Core CG Di Mattie Reyant G Q Hurrah for the Irish a loafer says an Irishman near the polls Republican party favored for veterans washburn case hopeful man 71 surgery risky two sleepers now Santa Fe adds through Chicago to Denver probate judge Stevens county appointed by Governor Morrill.
Two men of historical note meet during a convention. Mr Booth and Mr Brown discuss John Brown at Harper's Ferry and the Booth family connection to the execution. The pair share memories and shake hands before parting.
A Topeka man with 11 houses, Hughes of Valley Falls, and a Jefferson County cattle trader, discusses politics. He praises McKinley, opposes Grover Cleveland’s platform, and argues for silver as key to farming relief while criticizing politicians and officeholders.
Calhoun Georgia July 1 On Friday and Saturday the colored people will hold the Megest union day ever seen in this part of Bergin Arrangements are in progress to entertain 60 or 640 people and to proceed later have been secured on all rail lines between Atlanta Dalton Rome Cartersville Marietta and Atlanta The Baseball team from Rome Dalton Cartersville Marietta and Atlanta will also be on hand Three brass bands will finish the music and several apocades will be made by colored orators There will be plenty of old time singing banjo picking and dancing One of the features will be a manuoth bar enue
Kansas figure Jerry Simpson answered a telegraphic inquiry from the World July 1, stating strong views favoring a Lincoln era patriotism for the White House. A local notice invites all interested in securing one of the best teachers to attend a meeting Tuesday evening July 21 at 120 East Sixth Street.
A Lake Geneva Wisconsin notice promotes No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco habit. It cites Mr. FG Waite who claims a 23 year smoking and chewing problem ended after two boxes, gaining weight and improved health. The ad asserts nationwide druggist guarantees and urges readers to request the booklet from Steril Remedy Company in Chicago or New York.
General Order appoints delegates and alternates from posts across multiple districts for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in St Paul. Delegates include John Witts Wamega C I Kamp Leavenworth and J W Scott Independence. alternates listed for each district with several posts referenced. Some names appear mis spelled or garbled, reflecting OCR from old records.
The Holiness Association plans a Sunday meeting at Wesleyan Methodist corner Third and Jefferson with morning sermons and a rally of offerings. Other churches list morning and evening services including First African Baptist, German Lutheran, First Church of Christ Scientist, United Presbyterian, Second United, and North Topels Baptist with topics such as Spiritual Aggress, Speaking the Truth in Love, The Ark of the Covenant, The Duty of Encouragement, and Character Building.
Massachusetts resident Arendiell W. Howard transfers 62 64 block 2 Hyane additions to F Bostina for 325. Florence Williams receives same property for 120. W O M Puffer to J H Goddard for 150 on Spruce Street in Martin Place. Margaret Le Neiswanker pays 2400 for lot. David Haines of Indians sells to Willem Walling of Indiana for 1519, south belt of lot 6 Rist Tenth Street. Celius Cage of Kingfisher transfers T 10 Charles K Perine for 250, lot 237 Buckt Avenue Keith s second sub-division. Charlotte L Lindel to Belknap Savings Bank for 4000 the south half of ice 218 set 24 and the north five feet of 22 Clay Street.
John B Gatchell veteran of the late war dies at 12% Trier street after war wounds. Funeral held at home with burial at Marys wine. Levi Wall twelve months dies at 213 Chandler Street. services at residence. interment at Topeka cemetery. Emma four aged one year dies at Swreart avenue home. funeral at German Catholic church.
HL Von Langen of the Kansas Telegraph comments on German American papers backing the Chicago convention ticket. He believes most German voters will support the national Democratic ticket despite opposition from Stajs-Zeitung Chicago. Santa Fe announces round trip fares to St Louis for the Populist and Democratic conventions in July.
The article profiles Andy Redmond a traveling "tram printer" known as Weary Willie who visited Topeka, telephoned police seeking a "crazy drunk" wagon, and sent a rambling letter to Albert Hopkins criticizing Democrats while praising McKinley and sound money. The letter hints at Colorado silver politics and intent to appear in Topeka before the election.
Mary F Brown sues Thomas Cros and 14 others in district court over a disputed judgment she obtained for 2200. She alleges attorney Dan Case caused Carey to secure the judgment and that Case and others improperly withheld funds totaling about 1444 after legal fees, with Brown claiming no further access to the money.
J Anderson a Santa Fe section laborer had Kurmeke In Wichita brought to Topeka and admitted to Santa Fe hospital. Alder son suffered a severe injury at work. H H Witton, a Santa Fe Oscits carpenter, admitted for injuries from July. A F P Hunsiker, Las Vegas NM Santa Fe conductor, treated for eye inflammation. Col Dante W Hungerford critically ill in Rome from a liver tumor. wife and daughters, including Mr John M Martkay, at his bedside.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats and maladies like sores ulcers salt rheum and piles with a money back guarantee. It lists price 26 cents a box and vendors Ja KK Jones Firth and Kaneas Ave St Louis. Also mentions a rail fare sale and a testimonial about a permanent cure from DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve.
Delicate women and Regulator firm claims promise to strengthen the system by driving out air impurities. A wife in Malvern Arkansas reports health gains after two months use. Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta advertises at 91.00 per bottle.
A local farmer nicknamed Cider Smith near Shawnee city, famed as a weather prophet, says yesterday’s rain will end two days early but renewed northwest conditions may bring heavy showers around July 23 to 30. He forecasts the sun opposite at noon and clouds gathering in the west, with five showers expected.
Me Hurd schemes to lure the Democratic Party from its ranks by pledging hunting and fishing fun on his Whecy Fig farm. He plans a fishing ferry for next fall and invites comrades to spend a week with him, aiming to secure pledges before the Ratignal elector meeting.
Conncilmin Milletti advocates a tax levy reduction plan urging the city to adopt a method that would lessen assessment impact. He warns residents would feel the relief once the levy is eased, as alderman James L. Francis notes the council will discuss the matter at the next meeting.
Vice President Stevenson and family arrived in Green, Kentucky, en route from Bloomington to meet local supporters. He stated he would back the Chicago convention nominees while noting he is not yet prepared to issue a firm opinion. Local mothers rely on remedies advertised for infant care as the text presents era-era medicine endorsements.
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