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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1896
Page
7
Obscure 1896 style classified notice hints at weekly publication in Topeka Kansas for situations wanted and ads priced by line. Mentions Saturday Monday and Tuesday publication days with men's and women sought entries and no obligation from advertiser.
A bank statement from Shawnee County Kansas details assets including loans and discounts, bonds, stocks, fixtures, and reserves, with liabilities listing capital stock, deposits, and unpaid taxes. The document is signed by cashier Win Heaterson and notarized with commission date.
Perry Thompson was bound over to the district court in $500 after a morning trial in Justice Furry's court for passing and forging a check at Payne's shoe store. Two Salvation Army workers witnessed the proceedings. Thompson's sweetheart was among them. The check bore a fair imitation of D. C. Crone's signature.
St Louis July 71 Ex-Governor Lewelling rejects Annie Disys Dies open letter urging withdrawal. He says the Populist party should decide candidacy and that Dies is not the convention. He discloses he may seek the nomination and will use honorable means to secure support at the convention.
In a Rochester cigar factory employing 400 men, 65 backed McKinley, 36 were undecided, and 299 supported Bryan and the Chicago platform. The canvass by a Republican newspaper found a pro Bryan sentiment prevailing for November.
London report notes an American statesman telling Daily News that U S politicians sometimes bow to public appeal but would not pursue war with England. He believes an arbitration tribunal would be set up to handle disputes.
Massillon dispatch reports Senator Sherman denying reports he would not run again for the senate. He says the legislature should not nominate his successor until next summer and thanks the friend for the kind opinion. The letter, dated July 18, references Massillon Mansfield and a reply to questions about his future candidacy.
Havana on July 21 reports General Leno, military governor, will visit prisons to liberate 112 political detainees and release some military prisoners for trivial offences, in line with Gen Weyler’s decree and the queen consort’s birthday observance.
Real estate transfers show Hal W. Nelewanger transferring parcels to B. J. Seymour for $1 with property exchange in Park Aninetree and related additions. Milton Sharpless sells 634 and half of 635 on Clay Street in Martin Dennin addition to Ferry & Doran for $200. A 95-year-old Mrs. Sanborn Hurt on Buchanan Street suffers a hip sprain from a stair fall. injury painful and potentially serious. Kansas Republican scene notes include Twentieth Kansas convention instructing nominees toward liquor law revision and a potential US senator candidate, with local shifts. Puddling workers at McKeesport gain double-time increases, Lucien Baker sought to speak in Atchison, and Burlington routes advertise through trains to the north with improved cars and sleepers.
S Ht Bradford reports last night the Fall Festival Zouaves completed officers cap tain Epic Graham and others named. A special meeting at General Bradford's home 1053 Polk Street will appoint more sergeants and corporals. The company now has 47 boys ages 14 to 11, meeting on state house south walks. uniforms include red caps blue jackets red trousers and white leggings. A second company for 56 boys age 10 to 16 to be called 1st regiment of Capital City cadets to be formed Monday.
Of the 120 teachers who took the late examinations for teachers certificates in this county only 81 succeeded. Forty nine failed to obtain any certificate. 14 will receive first grade, 8 second grade, and 29 third grade certificates. Names listed for first grade and third grade. Ex Consul Waller’s lecture was rained out Saturday night and postponed to next Friday night.
The market opened with grain gains tied to Wall Street optimism while wheat held firm on crop reports. Corn and pork slipped, hogs and cattle fluctuated with receipts and shipments varying by region, and Kansas City and Chicago areas showed steady to weak signals across cattle, hogs, and sheep with prices and futures mixed.
Chicago Wheat opens firmer while local sharia coverage noted no major feature. Wheat, corn, and oats prices quoted with bids from Irwin Green and Kin City levels. reports of purchases and inspections. New York wires discuss export forecasts and option activity for September contracts, with grains futures positions and market sentiment mixed.
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