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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1896

Page

6

Jerry Simpson Speech Stirred California Delegates in St Louis

In a July gathering at a staging area near St Louis, Jerry Simpson spoke to California delegates arguing against graft and for broader civic reform. He framed the Democratic movement as a step toward civilization, contrasting elite legal power with the people, and urged using Democratic machinery to advance reform. He critiqued the Omaha platform for overreaching and asserted a clearer, more understandable program for the common people.

California Farsas City Kansas Barta Fe St. Louis St Louis Pedibek Jerey Simpson Tsen Bryan Democratic Connor Nic Torey Pupple Bingenauld Omaha Cnatt

Woman Attempts Drowning With Four Children in Lake

Chicago police report Mrs Henry Westhouse tried to drown herself and four children last evening in the lake at the foot of Twenty-Ninth street. The mother entered the water with the children and began to submerge, prompting swift intervention by bystanders and authorities.

Cotte Grove Seraenot Annein Westhouse

Stowe Will Beques Estate Valued at 42 000

Hartford July 29 The will of Harriet Stowe offered for probate lists legacies to her son Rev Challis E Stowe and daughters Harriet and Eliza and notes residuary share split with Major Jute Parsons as trustee. The total estate inventory is about 42 255 08 dollars with specific gifts to England and Boston heirs.

Bor Mra. Stowe

A BAD BOY MAKES GRIEF Tells a Big Story to the Police

A 16 year old boy from Davis county aroused police attention by claiming he robbed someone while in hospital ward confinement. The youth, Willie Barsgsover, told officers of planned sandbagging and other tales as his parents learned of his arrest. His wife mourned his absence as the case drew local concern.

Thomas A. Tarterever Davis County Kereich Wille Kan Sus Ant Dai Withe Simi Gaur Brover Air Frurengrover Willie

Real Estate Transfers From Local Listings

Real estate transfers filed list Bernard G Smith to Gilbert L Stitt for 31.001 on HiT aid Ralf of 105 on Lo CGAL street in Métsker's addition. Gilbert L Stitt to Edward G Smith for 1.00 taking parts of lots 9 and 91 on Lake Street south du Klein's second addition. George W Kistler to Chattes S Kistler for 1 love and affection lots 16y to 184 inclusive on Bronsoetreet. Wilbur F Kinsley to Fred C Kins Wy for 21 lot 146 and half of 143 on Topeks avenue. Fred C Kinsley to Parnictin M Kins wy for 1 on 146 and half of 14g on Topeka avenue.

Rdnard G. Smith Gilbert L Stitt Lo Cgal Street Métsker Edward G. Smith Lake Street du Klein George W. Kistler Chattes S. Kistler Bronsoetreet Wilbur F Kinsley Fred C. Kins Topeks Avenue Fred C. Kinsley Parnictin M. Kinswy Topeka Avenue

Vanderbilt's Condition Shares News of Night at Home

Physicians report Vanderbilt rested through the night at his residence noting the patient slept from 9 PM to 6 AM. Dr Breeding Jett said he remained at the bedside sparsely overnight. Distribution matters in the Snow Hamilton case progress with a proposed journal entry presented to counsel and a further hearing set for 9 AM tomorrow.

Vanderbilt New York Bre- Iodn Lettis Snow Hamilton Snow-Hamilton Mesrat Julie Hagen

Taubeneck Reply Sparks Populist Bid For Bryan Sewall

Thomas M. Patterson of Colorado, chairman of the regular delegation, arrived in St. Louis to back Bryan and Sewall. An address prepared by Patterson argues the Populist party must stay independent, nominate its own candidates, and push a platform for silver, while ensuring practical relief for suffering citizens and maintaining party unity.

Thomas M. Patterson Colorado St. Louis Theos. M. Patterson Messrs Bryan and Sewall Patterson Taubeneck Bryan Popui People's Party Iim 64 Appsi- Hon D& Mth Mekinkey Hubare Wiuuke Indorsa Bryan Aid Cnnvention Thes teerHert Bby Otter Tatbeneck Turion Arran Republican Gold Standard Party

Bryan declines whisky gifts and discards liquor in sewer

Lincoln July 20 reports Mr Bryan refuses tobacco and whisky gifts from merchants. He says he did not desire them and, aiming to discourage offers, decided not to acknowledge receipt. An unusual note mentions a bicycle bargain from Columbus Buggt Co.

Bryan Lincoln Wo. Bryan Columbus Buggt CO

Social notes of Topeka and nearby society events

In Topeka and Vicinity a flurry of social activity unfolds with numerous visits, outings, and entertaining. Residents from Highland Park to Leavenworth, Marysville, and Aurora attend gatherings, while trips to Mackinaw, Manitou, and Galveston punctuate the season.

Topeka

Union Pacific Reports Large Corn Surplus Moving Soon

Kansas City July reports officials for Union Pacific have been securing figures on surplus stored corn along Kansas lines. The aim is to estimate freight needs if prices begin to rise to move the crop. Officials say a large surplus will have to move soon or farmers must feed it. The investigation results released Saturday indicate more than 25,000 cars of corn stored along the Union Pacific system are ready for movement.

Kansas City Suly Union Pacific Company Ita Ines Kauai Union Pacific

High School Zouaves Plan Meeting at School

The General 8. B. Bradford's Fall Pecu gal Zouaves meet at the high school this evening to organize and elect officers. The board of education refused them a room for practice, leaving the Zouaves without a place to rehearse as they number just over one dozen, all high school boys.

B. Bradford Board of Education

Shot by a tramp in Wichita wounds farmer fatally

In Wichita on Sunday Charles Ford a respected local farmer was shot in the head by a tramp. Ford returning from a country church confronted the intruder who fled toward a cornfield where a posse pursued. The sheriff surrounds the field as the tramp remains at large.

Wichita Charles Ford Nying Teat Derby Ford Pard

Markets Show Moderate Wheats and Provisions Shift

Today’s market report from the Associated Press notes wheat steady after an opening dip, with mixed action in corn and oats as traders react to Liverpook and Wall Street signals. September wheat opened lower, corn slipped, oats fell then rebounded, while provisions inclosed around lower to higher levels with pork and lard showing notable moves.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago Wall Street Concessiona Sug Site Delbe Adisc Tember Rite Sabrat

Chicago Market Notes July 20 Livestock and Grain Reports

Chicago livestock receipts and prices mixed with hogs and cattle showing uneven demand. Hog and sheep markets softened while cattle demand remained steady. grain notes show wheat active with large receipts, corn on track lower, oats scarce and rye near nominal. Prices for hay and dairy hold with limited change amid broad demand shifts.

Kansas City Livestock Market Report

Kansas City reports cattle receipts 4 500 and hog receipts 2 000 with market steadiness and weak demand for sheep and lambs. Texas steers and cows feature price lines while shipments and representative sales list beef steers native cows stockers and feeders with varied values. Wheat and corn futures and international markets show quiet demand and stable or mixed prices across regions.

Desire Selc Hheber Heeves HAGEL Texas Kaasas City Kansas City Anne Ween i.Ga

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