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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1896

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Include Local Parties And Visits

Recent society items in Topeka highlight Mrs Carroll B Merriam hosting guests on Fillmore Street where initiation and wedding decor were noted. The event followed by various visits and travel plans across Kansas City New York and Colorado Springs, with many locals and visitors attending lawn gatherings and planned lawn fete at Vinewood campus.

Carroll B. Merriam Fillmore Street J Sotors Miss Smith Deter Lekis Jetsie-Smail Margaret Duddey Mis Nellie McClaveck Theodore Haromatt Clarence MM Alert Ham Watter Noble Harry Tider Rene Ty Welk Lutter Alter Mors Wark Red Watrn Jack Whit Dean Waters Frat Marvin Crosby Blartford Avcom John Presnott Kasinas City Prescott Pacific A. H. Horton Huinley Merrit Springs Homer Alerrow Colorado Springs Bikai T. Herrick Batorwilty Miles Grant Savmuittteville Mise Aull Kanene City Miter Davis Chee. T. McCebe Westthatreet Mike Swade Athhturs Leavenworth Arthur Milla Nexi Vinewood Danlsptt Franc Littleneld J. W. Hioomfied Kanaas East Minses Newman Siary Thompson Witte Gepanere Burr Willard Veil Wittsburg Fred Bonebralke Bonebrake oie T._B. Thompson Herbert Bos Tillian Gemmell Hichland Aline May Epworth League of the Methodiat Church Garfield Park Quinton Height Lowman Hill Asylum Vnes Toyjekn Filhavee Bathany Edward Widerto Anm Enat Boston Breok- Sy Hnce Chicago Jay Keeler Harry Williams Esterday Towanda Keeler New Pork Libbie Maxiett Inko View Wilson Seth Chasy Ae Feild Park Marie Cavanaugh Hes Hicanor McCas Yin Seon Hallie Higgins Kansas City C. Billets Kanasy Walker Newkirk Visting Damis A. ‘Troutman City Fevers Cave Coloado J. C. Mor Essam Greenspan New York Mra Myrtle Bannister Horton Mise Neilte Besboeck Concordia King T Albert T. Ryas Ford Ranstow

Kansas delegates meet select Populist committee chair

Kansas delegates in St Louis elected John W Breidenthal to the Populist national committee amid factional feuding with Waltee of Ottawa II and a split over platform items. The group named Jerry Medicines Lodge chair and Yearout of Emporia secretary while dividing duties by district and considering Bryan endorsement versus nominating a Populist platform.

St Louis John W. Breidenthal Kansas Waltee Ottawa II Costigan Jode+ Seoulder Wyandotte Breidenthal Friends W. T. Vincent Clay Jans N. Allen Seesho J. BD. Wetner Reno Taylor Kiddie Muston Jerry Medicines Lodge Wyenduite Snider W. DL. Brown Janed J. J. Walnee Jett Hudson Janes A Allen Geer Marmon Jefferson Hamed Vincent Scott Taylor Lenthal Vincent i Weiner Apher Riddle Hreidenthal Aten Vincent Ravings Whitte Committee On Begey. le Lewelling Peter Daniels Congress Jean John Davis Leveling Trensu- TV Lecmatite Goth Omaha Bryan Merbhere Justice SH. Allinwalle Bevan Brievel Bryan’ Clirgiitaof W. A. Harris Indorse Piyan Emimrravicnatt Tt. Midgley Coners Wintrtet Col. Harris Chaiman Br

Debs Nominated Urged by Populists in 1900s Wire

Victor Berger of Wisconsin wired Eugene Debs urging him to run for president as populists push. The July message from St Louis and Terre Haute echoes calls from the middle class and labor factions for Debs to enter the race.

St. Toulo Victor Berger Delxals Wisconsin

Vinewood Park Road Will Be Fixed, Superintendent Says

JK Vanersde, Vinewood Park superintendent, explains he laid tracks to grade after city orders. He cites inaction by city officials and insists on guarantees to uncover the tracks when needed. Street crews are now repairing the impassable road where a canal has trapped teams and pedestrians.

JK. Vanersde Vinewood Park

Kansas City July 22 Letter on McKinley Bryan

A Kansas City note from July 22 cites Hankney a Bryan advocate, blaming “Wall Street” and Rothschilds for supporting McKinley. The letter, sent to Jamesons Hackney in Cleveland, states Democrats align with Bryan and Republicans with McKinley, predicting Ohio will vote for Bryan. It ends signing W P Hackney.

Kansas City Kansas Bul" Hankney Cleylland. O Hackney McKinner Bryan Oklahoma Tovay Min Reno Jamesons& Hacknes Superior Street Cleveland Republica Democrats Insmmahiie Demecrats Repubican Republicne Democratic Party Aaty Yam Bryam McKinley Tracand Wall Street Ohio Lirvin W. P. Hackney

Lowell to lead Mars inhabited world expedition

Chicago dispatch reports Percival Lowell, Boston’s famed astronomer, en route to Ma gstaff Arizona to head a pivotal Mars expedition. The goal is to observe Mars and seek evidence that the planet’s canals and features show it is inhabited by human beings, a theory long argued by Lowell and others.

Lowell Chicago Boston Percival Lowell Imagstaff Arizona Mars Mir

CRETANS WILL FIGHT IN NEW YORK MESSAGE FROM ATHENS

Three members of the revolutionary committee who arrived from Crete say the demands sent to the sultan must be granted or they will act. They warn the powers to grant autonomy or face being crushed, with a deadline within days of July 15.

New York Herald Athens Revolutionary Committee Crete Earialtter Tuch

Real estate transfers list from Strincham and surrounding additions

Real estate transfers include Lasinta Cotton to Worthington for 495 dollars and half of 44 on a street in Strincham addition. J I Thomas to receivers of Crane addition and to Investment Trust Company for 209 dollars and half of 431 on West street. Lemuel G Sain to Hunt and Evans for 1050 dollars covering lots 441 and 445 in Ritchie’s addition. Armstrong to Weydrew for 56 dollars on Lat St Branner street. Cordelia Beal to George Eager for 1 dollar lot 105 Hast Sixth Avenue. Caldwell to Noel and others for 25 dollars one fiftieth acre in Ven ies addition. Vandevart to Mer cer for 3175 dollars 64% acres in section 15 township 11 range 15.

P. Worthington Strincham I J. Thomas Crane J. Thomas Investment Trust Company West Street Lemuel G. Sain H. Hunt J. H. Evans Ritchie Oliver J. Armstrong Arthur Wey- Drew St. Branner Cordelia ©. Beal George H. Eager Sixth Avenue Alexander Caldwell P. G. Noel J. PF. Vandevart M. J. Mercer Renee

Large Missouri Apple Crop Report From St Louis

The commission men of St Louis and ship merchants are busy picking apples for shipment. About 2,000 barrels have been packed this season. The northwest Missouri crop, extending to Town and beyond, is larger and of superior quality. Growers receive 35 cents to 1 per barrel.

Missouri St Louis Joseph

Social postponement and lecture notices at Hamilton hall

Social at McAfee's farm postponed to Friday evening. Conveyances leave English Lutheran church at 7 30 p m for those without Micreles. Ex Consul John L Waller to lecture on Madagascar at Hamilton hall on July 24. High grade bicycle for sale very cheap by I L Roby Tel 483.

McAfee’s English Lutheran Church John L. Waller Waller Madagascar Hamilton Hall I. l. Roby

Mrs Bryan a Lawyer and Orator in Lincoln Life

Mary Daird Bryan, wife of William J Bryan, a lawyer and active political organizer, studied law to aid her husband. Born in Tilings, she became his confidant and co worker in politics, espousing reform and social causes while raising three children and leading women’s clubs in Lincoln.

William J. Bryan TeerEeaeee Mrs. Bryan Tilingis John Baird Perry Asia Miere Giteho Mary Daird Comminion Monticello Seminary Alton Jacksonville Ile Allmoin College William Jennings Bryan Collins Ther Hevaun Book Mary Baird Mr. Bryan William J, Bta Intersanion Trumbull Chicago Lincoln Nob Bryan Congress Washington Capitol Lincoln Scrodia

Crown Jewels of the Shah Include Rare Darya-i-Nar Gem

The shah's crown jewels include the sister diamond to the Koh-i-Noor, the Darya-i-Nar or Sea of Lights. The large gem, about four inches long and an inch wide, is reported as priceless, with notable dull brilliance and historical links dating back to 2000 BC.

Market Report Shows Mixed Open and Rallies

The opening market carried an unsure tone with higher early cables fading as dull trade gave way to a steadier Wall Street. Wheat corn oats and meats moved in small steps with brief rallies on covering and subsequent declines on initial lows. Prices showed slight gains for some futures before trimming back amid variable receipts and market nerves.

Associated Press State Journal Chicago Jules —Hrath Wall Street Sofac SRG Inbe

Chicago and Kansas City Livestock Markets July 22 Updates

Reports from Chicago and Kansas City detail hog and cattle receipts, price ranges, and market tone. Chicago notes slow trade with lighter demand, hogs steady to lower, cattle mixed with Texans and Westerns included. Kansas City shows weak, very dull trade across hogs cattle and sheep, with representative sales and price bands across several classes.

Chicago Kansas City Texas

UK Wheat Crop Extends Overgrowth by Seven Percent

Crop reports show Great Britain wheat area rising by over 7 percent from last year. Chicago notes wheat stocks abundant with strong cash demand and widespread stock levels, especially in southern hemisphere. Market chatter references futures and option quotes for wheat corn oats pork and oil at Chicago and New York ports. A stray ad promotes bicycle deals by Columbus Bhggy Co.

Chitazo Chicago Barrett Minneapolis Duluth Kansas City Omaha The Lesdon Times Great Britain New York

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