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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
5
Dry salt pork and breakfast bacon priced per pound with multiple cents figures. California hams and cooked ham boneless listed with per pound prices.
The ad touts direct sales and cheaper prices than rivals, urging buyers to visit the Great Bargain House rather than wasting time on other advertisements. It emphasizes lower expenses and a no-frills sales approach.
A wartime Washington interview with Senator Cameron discusses the silver question. Cameron affirms support for free silver but decries opponents as fools, stating he would ally with McKinley and Hobart on critical issues. The report reflects partisan tensions and campaign rhetoric of the era.
Gault, Topeka Republican chairman, lines up August 1 rally with state officials Cy Lel and Ohio ex governor Foraker poised to speak. Parade, fireworks, cavalry units, and a mass citizen turnout promise a major state gathering in Topeka as party lines rally to support free silver views and upcoming county and state conventions. Bailey signs off on a reflective note about party loyalty and the dangers of political shifts.
Political maneuvering around Governor Morrill's campaign committee includes Jim Simpson and Joe Bristow pursuing a lieutenant governor nomination. They have courted multiple county leaders, switching targets from Greenlee to McDowell and now aiming at Senator Marre Richter of Morris County, with Richter weighing loyalty and temper of the race.
G W Bailey resigns from the Sumner County Republican central committee citing years of service and strong ties to the party. The Wellington letter dated July 24 presents his formal withdrawal and regrets, noting forty years in Summer County and a desire to sever connection with the party.
The Kansas delegates and officers are listed for the Populist convention in St. Louis with names and towns including Topeka Meriden Yates Center and Concordia. Assistant sergeants at arms and numerous state figures from Osage and Atchison to Hutchinson are named as part of the floor crew.
A jumble of brief notes from Topeka reports upcoming events and local issues. Topics include a Picnic by the Retail Grocers, a new Topeka insurance group, street improvements on East Ninth, and county examinations. Nearby items mention a Santa Fe building, a barbershop double of a senatorial candidate, and preparations for summer resorts. Police report disorderly conduct arrests in Smoky Row, a domestic bottle incident, a shooting of sorts, and youths stealing cigarettes from stores on lower Kansas avenue.
Wichita dispatch reports rumors that Mrs. Lease bought a house in Kansas City Kan and will move with her family. Friends say she may have over $50,000 in banks and some funds in Kansas and St Louis. She asserts there is no truth to the house purchase claim and defers future talk.
A reception at Fred Wellhoune's home 1095 Topeka Avenue honors a portrait of William Tanner who died in Leavenworth last January. Tanner, first president of the Pomperical Society, helped form the current horticultural society. Gov Morrill and state officers expected. Commercial Law League meets in Omaha.
In St Louis the Free Silver convention conducts a roll call from 4:50 pm to 4:30 pm to confirm former party affiliations. Result shows Republicans 28, Democrats 14, Populists 47, Independents 10, Prohibition 8, Nationalists 1.
Deaths include Mr Heyman father of Seymour Heyman who died in Lawrence with funerals in the city and burial in Topeka. Olive Norris aged 40 died at her home in North Rawson Avenue with services and burial in Pittsburgh Pa. Rollin Martin aged unknown son of Mr and Mrs Joshua Martin Jr died. infant Paul Coltom died. Mrs J M Hervey funeral held at residence near asylum. Also railroad ad touts Burlington Route from Kansas City to Billings and connections. letter of thanks from Lida C Bradehaw of Patriot and endorsements of Dr A P Sawyer and Ayer's Ague Cure. subscription ask for Slate Journals.
Peerless Steam Laundry offers laundering that preserves color in ladies’ shirt waists. Service emphasizes careful washing and professional care to prevent color fade. Lith W 5.
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