Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1896

Page

6

Silver sentiment in New York Democrats split over Chicago platform

New York Democrats show statewide silver sentiment with county by county views. Hinkley of Duchess cites half the county in favor of Chicago platform. Demarest of Rockland notes Bryan-Lee ticket support. Monroe farmers split but sound money backers flush Republicans. Sullivan, Sullivan and others predict losses and gains, with varied stance on third party. Overall interior New York reluctant to third candidate, likely heavier Democratic vote.

New York Chicago Anmwom New York State Rhtopelitan Press Journal J. W. Hinkley Poughkeepsie Duchess Democratic Party Pitty Frank P. Demarest Wyack Rockland County Bryan LeWall Monroe County Friends of Silver George F. Slocum Rochester Kings County Thoough Saratoga Bath and Steuben County Fulton Hamilton Charles Eaton Ponyon Yates County Herkimer Uitsha Congression Urnad-sabge Frank P. Awily Hervisier Senpea Beneca Palle Scoharie Democrate Hryag Orleans Otsego County Fei Menes Murteemery County Tompskins County Boltera Delaware County Niagari Democrats Livingston County

Among Railroad Men Remarkable Recovery and Kanses Rail Red Meters

In Winfield citizens push for a separate Tyne rail station as a new Indian company moves forward. General Macuser Murrilt’s report details old ties and bond votes while Frisco’s present position hints at changing routes. The piece blends railroad policy with local politics and business interests.

Winfield Tyne Dave Macuser Murrilt Tebnken

Swearingen Near Death Recovers Fireman Returns to Duty

Remarkable recovery of Fireman William Swearingen of Hock Tstancd ho vee 86 after a railroad wreck near Swearingen. He was carried back to Galland Kan from To tor after a month of treatment. He narrowly escaped death when the engineer's actions saved him as water and fire threatened. He left the hospital with Mrs. Swearingen and others by his side and plans to resume duties in the western division of the Hock Tuland.

William Swearingen Gelland Kan Totor Mra Swaetteen Titleson Biller Phin City Swenricuchy Sweeringen

Studer Appointed Master Mechanic in Southwestern Division

Master Mechanic of the Southwestern Division of the Rock Island A. L. Studer has been appointed master Foadhiints of the ainthweeteen i winlon of iby Rock Talind east of the Bieri river with headquarters at Trent Mu. Ae William Geasier resigned. Mr. Studer was formerly master mechanic of the wort lawn division and in nation fo hid Utes as muster mechanic of the Des Moines Valley division J. ik Rulpaulok has been placed.

Rock Island A. L. Studer Iby Rock Talind Bieri River Trent Ae William Geasier Mr. Studer Nation Fo Hid Utes Des Moines Valley J. Ik Rulpaulok

Cleverest Engineering Feats in West Rail Work

A report from Chicago council approves Clark Street railroad renovation plans. Santa Fe engineers unveil practical methods for track improvements west of Emporia. Jul updates note agency restructures cutting freight office waybills and personnel. New steel rails on the Santa Fe line near Emporia praised as best track on the system.

Clark Street Chicamu Cheach Council Het Eith Ace Tie Dans Dun Tits City Santa Fe Sancavtene Jasio alGale Bahla Fe Emporia Mlorence

Hanna Denies Boozery Claims Amid Populist Meeting

In a July interview, Marc Mahan says he will not engage with charges of using money to influence the Populist convention. He declares those spreading such accusations are beneath his notice and vows to uphold police duties.

Marc Mahan Mr. Han

Refuges Flee to Australia Amid Turmoil

A San Branetses dispatch dated July 26 reports the Mariposh sailing for Australia with two political refugees from Enetand aboard. They fled Paris weeks ago amid upheaval linked to an African uprising and British government actions. The voyage aims to reach safety as authorities probe the refugees' origins and motives.

Australia Enetand Feaders

Topeka Social Event Highlights Town Garden Fete

Recent society notes from Topeka feature a Bethany campus town fair hosted by the Chancel chapter of the Episcopal church. Attendees described ornate booths, lanterns, and gowns with picturesque scenes, plus lemonade and dancing in the gymnasium as Mrs. Ashby and others hosted guests and entertainers from several local families and visiting friends.

the Episcopal Church Bethany Putiure Ops Ning Thina Margaret Dudley Edith Thacher Helen Wilsdén Louise Smith AL Bunnell Douttitl Blanche Dienst Hambleton Mires May Thomas Mise Mabel Martis Mins Emok Ani Harries Jones College Eymiasium Abies Salite Corning Mary Snnkin Mise Besse Gibson Piurence Seusith Aleary Rosamund Horton Georgiana Whesi Sare Ashby Mike Thacher Miss Hamblen Mists Fiaiche Jowale Stewart Tealinur Trader Stekees Ethel Sticknyy

Nikola Tesla at Niagara Falls Visits Electrical Progress

Niagara Falls July 24 Nikola Tesla and Chief engineer Melville visited to study local electrical developments. Tesla praised the work and discussed distant power transmission as feasible and potentially cheaper than steam power. He hinted at wireless telegraph experiments and artificial sun research being pursued. Debs note as presidential candidate mentioned in accompanying dispatches. Excursion and train-rate notices appear for several events and conventions. Hall's Hair Resewer ad appears with other filler content.

Tesla Askeil

Baseball Festival Week tests Topeka with top state team

Three days in Topeka feature the best state team facing the Topeka club in a series of games. Officials plan multiple fixtures during Fall Pestieni week with strong matchups against the Kansas City Blues. If Topeka performs well, more games could follow, boosting local interest in baseball.

Topeka Beat Topsika Kansas Cive Blues

Drowned on River Boat Excursion In Vancouver

Vancouver witnesses a tragedy as Corporal Henry Lo Eason Private Charles Morris Miss Laura Guard and Miss Emme Young all drown during a river boating trip on the Washousal near Flemingmitt. The swift current and eddy allegedly swamped the boat yesterday afternoon.

Vancouver Henry Lo Eason Fourteenth Infantry Chas. Morris Laura Guard Misa Emme Young Washousal Flemingmitt

Divorce case pauses over Yard-Buller bid for forgiveness

London July 4 The cross examination of Hon Walter Yard Buller of Churstoncourt Devonshire in his divorce from Leilah Kirkham Yard-Butler formerly of San Francisco continued. He admitted writing a June 1323 letter to his wife pleading forgiveness and claiming to have erred. He said he sought medical opinion on her sanity and explained past conduct including entering the house and denying accusations against his wife. He denied repeated abuse and noted a San Francisco acquaintance Valentine Gadesden as co respondent in the case.

London Walter Yard-Buller Churstoncourt Devonshire Leilah Kirkham Yard-Butler San Francisco Francia Henry Jeune Leons Lena Mr. Yard-Sutler Himelf Churston Court Churston Tle Valentine Gadesien Gadesden

Oriental steamship seeks American connections at Seattle

An official party from Toya Kisen Kaisha visits Seattle pursuing American links for twelve five thousand ton vessels. Led by president Bochiri Aseno and director H Okawa, they tour the city then proceed to Tacoma Portland and San Francisco en route to London to secure contracts. The visit suggests Seattle or Portland as the American terminus.

Oriental Steamship Life Seattle Wash Nippon Yuwwa Kaisha Toya Kisen Kabushiki Kaisha Bochiri Aseno H. Okawa of Paper Company Tokyo Shunjiro Tomike Steamship Company Hiroyoki Kubiyshi Asano Tacoma Portland San Franisco London Hong Kong

Greetings to McKinley from Colorado to Canton

A May Canton dispatch reports Allen Sells of Ohio wiring Colorado supporters for McKinley. Messages from Pikes Peak and New York send greetings, praising the Republican leader. The note references veterans, party loyalty, and national figures, with signatures from local supporters.

M’kinley Allen Sells Ohio Colorado Canton Ohl Mebreska Nolive Ana Tedowit York Uni N. V A.J. Baker

Quiet for Vanderbilt as police move sick man

Police shield Vanderbilt's sick room in New York as cars and crowds disperse. Work on the porte cochete ornamentation halts while orders travel to Newark for pavement and the Tinbark transfer is rerouted to Fifty-eighth Street and Fifth Avenue. Captain Stalakamp and three officers monitor the vicinity. a horse stumbles near Vanderbilt's home amid the disturbance.

Mattoon Tarker Miller Geo. Wilmarth Cite Garfield Park Howard Patten Patton HN. Banders St. Louis Nd Mire GS. Badders Soper Venita Indian Territory H P. Dillon Tuck Glenwood Springs Colo Cora McMilan New York Harry .C. Garvey Angell Som Willis Chas Spencer Son Alec Colorado Springs Florence Greer Ghinle Ersely Black Springfield Cornelia Adems Guy Adan May Davis Kansas City Ormar Newman Mary Carey Williams Morley Halledern Wettoestley Woodlawn Avenue Parwin Mane Harry Gheien WW. Miller Raymond Mill Creek Marjory Stullen Ole Sherum Mee R. N. Penkett Ketens City Chicago Vanderbilt Pifty-seventh Street Fifth Avenue Pifty-wighth Street Brant le Hotel Savoy Newark Porte Cochete Vaendertilt

Six Thousand Miners Strike in County Mines

About 6000 miners employed in Rivertuc Pardey Taween and Spalding mines in the county struck today over a wage reduction. The action halts activities as crews protest lower pay amid industry cuts.

Rivertuc Pardey Taween Spalding

Snap Shots In South Missouri book promotion

The Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis Railway Co issues a photo view book titled Snap Shots In South Missouri. It features sixty or more engravings showing penury??, topography, and productions of the region. The book is mailed free on receipt of four cents postage to Locke Woo Kansas City Mo.

South Missouri Kansas City Fort Scott

Population figure for Minneapolis from new directory

Minneapolis officials release population estimate from the 1996 city directory at 210 903, up about 16 percent from last year’s census. Manager C B Stanley confirms counting completed at noon, noting the directory’s figure exceeds prior census counts by a margin, with figures considered closely approximate.

Minneapolis Minnespolis C. B Stanley Ind Bie Asedeianca Minneapolis Directory Company

River and Harbor Work Progress Amid Ocean Steady Deepening

Washington July 24 Captain F W Atbott leading river and harbor improvements in North and South Carolina reports Waccamaw fully navigable across the improved stretch, with most dredging done for the season. Pee Dee channels show progress as water obstructions are removed and the Great Pee Dee remains in good condition. Santee canal work advances, Charleston harbor repairs lag, and next year’s projects loom as Republicans debate convention platforms in spring politics.

Washington F. Watbott North South Carolina War Department Little Pee Dee Panos

Bryan Club event at Lawrence July gathering and speeches

A July Bryan Club meeting in Lawrence featured William Beyan and WH Seave as president with S Minter of Lecompton as secretary. Sparr led the arrangements and speeches by Sparr, Seara, Judge J Emery, HL Moore, Dro Bl 4 and others. Travel ads highlight a Missouri River to Sioux City route with day and night services and passenger amenities, plus a laundry ad for West Eighth.

Bryan Club Lawrence Lawrence Mellius Weld Court House Wreuntua Willem J. Beyan Tub Velth WH. Seave Lecompton Ceretary Sparr Seara J. Emery HL. Moore Dro Harxard St Paul Minn Sarington Miscouri Sioux City Council Stuka Oneha Council Bluffs Stowe City Parrot Fort Sioux City J. W. Waxeley St. Louie West Eighth

Also Mentioned on This Page

N. Y N. Y. World Telegraphs The N.Y. State Wiggin, Harding & Co Kansas Avenue Swearingen Studer Amazon Tames Dan Freleht W. W. Dress McFerland Philips Burs Kam Vier Chonx Eompaity Zendate Kat. Bat Gett McWarlind Succes Hanna OX Bloods Boston Shoe Store Kansas Ave Metile Ioah Davis Custer Grace Aull Ranane City Haythe Grant Summittyile S.J Hawkes Will Wadeworth Myrtis Davis Gartrids Pre Medang Mies Winktred Syagner Everett Dallas Wil Speer Ernest Coutes Frank Sheldon Dave Sibley General Social News A. A. Godard Georetaard Ther Synrer WE McVey Brim Mirmont Denver Anna Crosshumm Washington Court H. L. Shirer Jaquit ER Merriam Whittemore Lyon Siver Lirvewell Rice Parsons Sie Amtrs Blakesley Mra Daniels Mra Perine Jurdock Morrizon Holmes Bowmen Mra Ripley Drum Bird Carnell Nikola Tesla Niagara Great Falls Niagara Falls Erigineer Melville United States Nator Debs Bt.Louis Post-Dispatch Ives Clarence Burlington House Buffalo Ustian Endeavor Baptist Young Peobly's Union of America Miwankes National Republican Leascue Milwau Acs St. Louie Beth Hall A. H. Crausby Kerr St. Tenn S.S.S Swift Specific Co Atlantis Ga Carolina Borry Democra SpringGelt Treublican Webster Davis Ro i Lew Sirook Alonne Tuba Po Walbridge Blue Front Shoe Barcains Crittenden & Danielson Kansas
Search Courier

Search the Topeka State Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Topeka State Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication