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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1896

Page

8

Lewelling Insult Rumor Shocks Kansas Governor Feud

Reports from St Louis claim Governor Lewelling of Kansas was rebuffed by Chapman Taubeneck of the national committee in the Lindell corridors. Delegates spread gossip that Taubeneck slammed the door in Lewelling's face before the meeting, deepening tensions over Beyen’s cause. Taubeneck denied the account when approached.

Taubeneck St. Louis Gosaip Lindell Lewelling Kansas Chapman Taubeneck Touleneck Leweling Beyen Hiiley Governot Lewelling Mr. Tapbeneck Tom Lena Lewell Ting Santirm

Colored women meet in Washington elevating race at ninth street church

A convention of colored women gathers in Washington on July 2 at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church. Mrs Booker Washington presides as efforts seek union with the National League to advance education and uplift the race. Speech by Rev Walter I Brooks of Virginia and devotional exercises mark the session.

Grashington Washington Booker Washington Tuesager Ata Andresis Hex Walter I Brooks Virentin

Teller's Prophecy on Bryan Endorsement for Populists

Interviewed by a special correspondent in Denver Senator Teller predicts the Populist convention in St Louis will rally behind Bryan or fail to gain support. He notes strong opposition led by Marion Butler and doubts Bryan's defeat would end the gold forces in New York. The senator remains cautious about Bryan’s chances and says the party may pursue silver strongly if Bryan is not the choice.

New York Trrooklyn Enzie Teller Denver St. Louis Bryan Migwell Enery Bt Louis Couree Marion Faitler North Carolina Yinkt Trion Carpevicund Sliver Synntar Tetlir Jar Sree Mryaelf Honater Teller York Mint Ailvar

Chicago Platform Critique Sparks Reading Ban in New York

New York editorial commentary argues the Chicago Democratic platform and its roads to a third term incite readers to seek the Revolution Manifesto and similar forbidden works. Heavy rains at Sterling threaten crops while a team of horses drowns near Waterville after attempting to ford a river.

New Chicago Eve- Hind Alesse

Hubbard Assigns Five Rapida to Stocks

Miner al merchant J EL Hubbard assigns Saturday evening to Pred AL Stocks of WW State bank. Dull trade and the impossibility to collect forced him to the watt Appleton Minn Dr P Sawyer Bear Strait I have used your Family Cure for kidney trouble and never found anything better. Bf J BH Craig Frank Sim Pharmacist Kansas Avenue Ayers Ague cure is no vegetable preparation and warranted to cure all Makirial disorders.

Hubbard Rapida J. EL Hubbard Mae State Bank Watt

Santa Fe excursion to Ottawa rain ruins picnic plan

A Santa Fe Railway middle division excursion to Ottawa was dampened by a heavy rain Saturday. About 1,000 workers boarded four cars from Nickerson to enjoy a park day, but showers and mud halted races, dancing, and a planned dinner. Despite the weather, organizers praised crew conductors and foremen for their handling of the trip.

Santa Fe Tabernacle Assembly Hall Forest Park Ottawa Emporia Nickersop Divisio Weather Bureau Nickerson Sterling Ateay Mimroe Brake J. J. Cash Queslors Mary F. P. Becker Turmerty Topea Edmond Leste Beatie Hecker Hutchinson Newton Florence Mahelett Birporia William Faltur Gow Trey Brown Charse Malier Munron Howell Lamy Clark Stuck Struby Hail Devier Finch Pearson Aiiler Itawa Conbiatula Bleychy Topeka Mr&Juley Abe Sautder Riddle AR. U Kansas Harry ©. Herby Taster Mechanic’s Nickelacn J. Gavitt Herly F. FP. Underwood J. Knickerbocker Strong City H. Higgins Exioria Engl-neers TB William Dix W. Halsey James Chalfant P. Bourne Richard ‘Peters WH. Bonner C.M. Thomas Charles Millspaush F. Hangman Ed Dowd Waetheor Brant Tolbert

Horton News Highlights Indicate Busy Local Employment Scene

Rivkmien Frank G. Ross leaves for Treveun Missouri to visit friends for a few days. TH Brows returns from a month away, visiting in Chicago. Mrs. Michaels and sister Mina returned from a two month visit with engines in Iowa. Several staff travel plans noted including S Jones, A E Hodgdon, W A Hobbs Jr, and K Sweit. Grand Hotel manager CF Durfee of Kansas City takes position July 1. Ladies Parlor Minstrels at the Horton Opera House, under the Horton Mandolin and Guitar Club, drew a large crowd with Beal and Walter Fillis supervising the musical program.

Rock Island Rivkemien Frank G. Ross Trehteun Firmand Chi Michaels Mina Hthel Michaels Chicago W. A. Hobbs, Jr H. Swift K. Sweit Thorton Sevral Frank R. Bayles Doge City Horeton Bayles Wabash Santa Fe Railway CF. Durfee Kansas City Grand Hotel Dunabis Tonmer Clay Center Ladies' Parlor Minstrels Civen Horton Mandolin and Giltar Club Opera House Beal St Joe Walter Fillis

Nickerson Notes and Labor Convention Update

Notes from Nickerson report engineers and staff movements on the Hutchinson to Jetmore line with retirements illness and relocations. Also a labor convention in San Francisco July 20 attacks free silver, arguing it harms wage earners and debtor class. California platform favors free silver not benefiting workers.

Bilver San Francisco California Beneft

A Row In Camp Misleading Heading Cited In Kansas Nevada Report

In Topeka the Kansas convention fever sparked debate over silver Republican support for Bryan. Wichita delegate McKnight defends principles, says the silver party grows stronger and seeks unity with Democrats and Populists on silver. The Kansas Republican stance and the row in camp headline are questioned.

Terrell State Journal Eder Topeka Wichita Eagle Joseph Hafchnien McKnicht Wichita Cam Topeka Bryen McKnight Alex Threell Attica Kan Melcnight Bryan Tate Golden Cross As the Ciiision of the Party of Lincoln, Grarst, Garfield, Bisine Trymphia Uine Kansas Bevan

Charles Foster Predicts Dem Party Destruction

Charles Foster, former secretary of the treasury, visits McKinley after meeting Marc Hanna in Cleveland. He says the currency question dominates the public debate and predicts the utter destruction of the Democratic party if Bryan’s platform prevails. Foster notes Chicago as a pivotal campaign center and argues western states are decisive.

Charles Foster Treasury Hackson Cleveland Marc Hanna McKinley Mate Hanna McKinsey Chicago Marina New York Democratic Party Bryan

Mrs Mackay's Father Dies in Rome at 21 O'Clock

Col. Daniel Hungerford, father of Mrs. John W. Mackay, died at his home in Rome after traveling from Herkimer County New York to California in 1849 and returning to Europe in 1877 before settling in Rome. Cause of death listed as liver tumor.

Flood Like Rivers Destroys Kansas City Streets

A Kansas City flood on Saturday sent water surging down Vine Street and from Lake Troost Park through yards and homes. Firefighters battled waves sweeping sidewalks, fences, and doors while residents fled rising waters. No deaths reported, but extensive property damage and panic followed the torrent.

Troost Park Kansas City Vine Street Spon Trout Park Wing Street

Bryan clubs in New York rally for Bryan effort

Washington reports Democratic headquarters in New York are expanding club work for William Jennings Bryan. Lawerence Gardiner leads the congressional campaign and national Democratic clubs. The Russian American Democratic Union of New York, with 12,000 members, endorses Bryan and seeks enrollment among city clubs. The Bryan Free Silver League begins with about 100 members.

Democratic Union Bryan Washington Lawrence Gardiner Congressional Campaign Committee N Liona Association of Democratic Clubs Asia Uot Tam New York City Moralas Amercan Democratic Union of New York Cigilar Democratic

Broderick Predicts McKinley Victory At Leavenworth

Leavenworth July 2 congressman Case Broderick of Hulton visits the city and predicts McKinley will win by a large Republican majority. He cautions on silver coinage talk after St Louis but says Republicans who oppose Reid price supports may rally. Thomas P. Fenlon greets him and hints at a big fall dove.

Leavenworth Broderick Hulton Hove Mexinley Kanske St. Louis Thomas Po Feman Tim Mr. Fenlon

Political tide at state convention unsettled by conflicting signals

July 20 report notes Normandie and N. 3 factions showing no pledge to back Deane Schaue teckel or Senator Murphy. Observers anticipate a minority bloc within the convention supporting Uteteket while anticipating no firm declarations from the contenders before the gathering. Secretary Lamont is expected to follow the convention’s decision.

Normandie-pys the-Sea N. 3 Bynator Fil Deane- Schaue Teckel Murphy Uteteket Lamont

Huntington Involves Him In Oregon Railway Transfer

Rumor says Collis P Huntington and Southern Pacific influence the new government of the Oregon Railway and Navigation company set to transfer from federal jurisdiction on August 1.

Huntington Portland Ore Roiiroeda Collis P. Huntington Southern Pacific Oregon Railway & Navigation Company

Spotter evidence dispute tied to Hazen ruling

Jodge Hazen denies that Judge Garver’s court of appeals decision reverses his spotter evidence ruling in the Duman A quor case. The instruction defined spotter evidence as testimony about witnesses employed to induce others to violate the law for prosecuting persons. Garver’s ruling is contrasted with Brown’s in which a motion to strike spotter evidence was denied. A promotion to a Missouri view book is noted as a separate item.

Jodge Hazen Garver Court of Appeals Omre Garveria Ina Brown Gaeld Monlokan

Free Silver Convention Tickets Offered From St Louis

An old notice advertises Santa Fe Route tickets for trips to St Louis for the Free Silver and Populist National conventions. It lists July travel dates and round trip fares, with multiple promotions and vendors named. The text contains garbled OCR but preserves references to July events, routes, and the home road.

St. Louis Santa Fe Sh Louis Banta Pe Erip Fere St Louis Ia Fe Auto Cde Bicyalu Topeka Cycle Co Eighth Street

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