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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1896

Page

6

Let The Whole World Know The Good Dr Miles Heart Cure

Mrs. Jaites Sager of Selkirk Hans writes to inform the world that Dr Miles Heart Cure restores health and relieves symptoms after years of illness. She claims relief from pain and renewed vigor after using the remedy, praising its effects and urging others to try it.

Dr.Miles Alwass Jaites | Sager Selkirk Hans Miles Sureka Kan Aving Medicine Co Aho Cary Mra J. Perry Snk Somoy Amoner

County Auditor Report Reveals Shawnee County Expenses

The county auditor notes total annual costs across departments, citing jail, court operations, elections, and public buildings. Figures show increased expenditures, with detailed line items including salaries, upkeep, and supplies, and reference to the new courthouse project and tax receipts.

Shawnee W. E. Iasan Nori Bn Tin City Aya Wiler Yariong Ithe Sturt House Gew Court Aszésany ‘ Lg Teteratema Pew Burda Ald Paliiers Serine Deey InkAne Peor Prlisins Ates Cole Severy Seem Oservick Opine Hume Treasury

Fifty Years Ago A Glimpse of Family Portraits and Art

Fragmentary reminiscence recalls a grandmother and grandfather with a picture slate, a shutdown cast before a congressman’s portrait, and a garden goddess in bloom. The blurred text hints at art, memory, and changing times from a past era.

Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promotes New Men in Biotech Era

An ad claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla creates new men with skin purified by biotechnology. It asserts thousands posed before cameras wearing flawless complexions and says the remedy is still powerful, while others imitate the record but cannot match it.

Ayer

Abilene to Topeka hearings on railroad rates set

Kansas Abilene hosts committee meetings to present claims to the state board on railroad charges. Discussions reveal rate disparities harming areas from Silllin to Abilene and Amin to Salty. Delegations including Lichtning or Burton plan to travel to Topeka for the hearing next Tuesday. A separate note reports a fatal farm accident near Tollscoll County where a man was found dead after a scythe became embedded in a tree, the handle preserved.

Abilene Athene Union Purfic State Board of Railroad Comiuiasigness Tess Imberiuneé Aringe Siliin Epiar Betury Board of Genemissioners Topeiae Bete Fohe Piremnerniier Haline Hottimeer Forhoy Wotron Moire Brewer J. Broddard

STORAGE PLANT AND CREAMERY PLANNED AT KINSLEY

A new storage plant and creamery are planned for Kinsley with arrangements underway. Work begins in October to establish a creamery and several separator stations in the region, including Garfiled Bolpre and Mrekeeie, with eight to ten separators expected next summer. Parker and Updestaff will also build an ice plant and a stormed warehouse if feasible.

Kinsley Bette mMire Eneuting Oote— Bet Art Garfeld Morth Bolpre Mrekeeie Bath Parker & Updestaff

Burton Tales Spark Debate Over Sectionalism and Anarchy

In Abilene on July 23, Jas. J. Burton addresses Bryan's Banner section with strong critique. He accuses the paper of fostering sectionalism and passion as he predicts General J. C. Caldwell may become the next speaker before the club.

Bryan Abilene Tas Mokhiniey Cigt J. i Burien Waa Mage Tiryan

Solwich Depot Destroyed and Wheat Loss in Strike

Solwich depot destroyed by lightning ending a ten week study session. EB Merwin of Stockton supervised with J M Millen and Miss Gertrude Pope among county instructors. First line notes largest normal held in the county with 161 enrolled. Missouri Pacific Depot at Colwich struck by Nehtuine evelly. five hundred bushels of wheat and 2000 grain sacks burned. St Aliya Sue academy tower damaged.

EB Merwin Stockton J. M. Millen Hooks County Gertrude Pope J. A. Day HD. Emery Teachers” Institute Solwich Wichita Missouri Pacite Colwich Ughtaine St Aluy~ Sue Academy

Populists Nominate Mahan for Abilene Judge

The northern division of the Appellate Court convention met yesterday in Inde je P. Mahan of Abilene was nominated on the first ballot. A resolution favored the nomination of Bryan. The district convention nominated A A Carnahan of Concordia for judge. Fort Scott curfew ordinance in effect. A large crowd observed the 9 p m curfew as youths were urged home. Severe electric storm hit Lakin and surrounding areas, causing property damage and livestock losses. Prolific gunshot fatality reported near Paola when Frank Hasterly died from buckshot wound. Reese Lumley drowned near Arvonia while setting a line in deep water. body recovered.

Abilene Concordia Eee Je P. Mahan Bryan Judicial District A A. Carnahan Reese Lumley St Arvonia Crave Chiy Feene D. Lomley Arvonia

Massive Ohio Valley Flood Threatens Pittsburg and McKeesport

July 26 reports flag the greatest Monongahela valley flood in twenty five years. Water levels reach lower districts, with warehouses and some homes flooding to second stories. Damages estimated near 1,000,000 while railroads and other properties face severe inundation as rivers crest and weather improves.

Ohio Valley Pittsburg Minneongahela Valley Monongahele Valley McKeesport Morengabela Siiirch Virginia Kentucky Chinehow Oia

Peyton Flops Civic Committee Session Deliberates Campanion Opening

In nepupucon county central committee meets in Flambeau club rooms to decide on opening plans for the county campaign, possibly to begin after the rally in Topeka on August 10. Committee seeks one more seat. A G Peyton of North Topeka says he won’t vote for McKinley and supports Sled. Sam Jones of Fifth Ward aligns with Free Liver Republicans and aims for a place on the committee.

Nepupucon County Flambeau Campasion Paminilico Topeka Seemuae Gd.a. Peston North Topeka McKinley Sam Jones Fifth Ward Free Liver Republicam Cindow

HEADQUARTERS AT ABILENE FOR STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOC

Abilene hosts the State Sunday School Association with Rev J A Bright Miled to lead for a year. The organization will set up headquarters in Abilene starting October 2, announcing a central role in church work statewide.

Abilene State Sunday School Association Abilene J. Ho Engle Livretices J. A. Bright Brute Wil

Warned of Floods Bulletin Warns of Rising Rivers

Weather Bureau issues bulletin noting heavy rains in western Pennsylvania and Virginia. Monongahela rising with potential hidden flood near Pittsburgh tonight. Officials warn river interests around Pittsburgh of possible flood danger. Chicago banks deposit gold as first installment of 500000 dollars to be advanced to government reserve.

Weather Bureau Pennsylvania Virginia Trivers Monogahela Pittshure Dancer Line Chicago Nated Bank of Dents Chicizu

Witt Sues Margeret Witt for Divorce on Abandonment

Shaw county farmer Witt files a divorce suit against Margeret E Witt alleging abandonment. Margeret resides on Polk street. Proceedings indicate a midlife separation.

Daly's Stable Great Race Stable to Race in Marcus Daly's Colors

A long report details Daly's Stable forming a record breaking group of horses under Marcus Daly's management. James B Haggins' colors will be used, with the stable racing under Daly's name and featuring famed descendants of Salvator, Midlothian, and other noted sires. The text also covers baseball scores from Baltimore St Louis Chicago and Milwaukee games with line scores and attendance figures.

San Francisco James B Haggins Marcus Daly Montana Marcu Paig Eaukern Tammany Montana Copper King Geasoh Marcus Deig Salvator Midlothian Sir Walter St Andrew Calvados Fitzjimes Sir Modred Maximan

Topeka vs Emporia Swift contest and other local items

A lively Topeka at home game led by pitcher Jameson as Topeka tops Emporia by two runs. Other notes: Parsons loses to Coffeyville after late errors, Horton defeats Hiawatha, and Junction City beats Minneapolis. Weekly bank statement reports declines in reserves and deposits. Emancipation Day celebration planned in Topeka with baseball, races, parades, and music by Topeka String Band. Tickets available at D F Mallory.

Parsons Coffeyville Innibs Colfeyinly Mealy Powers Bemple Brandt Cofferyville Horton Hiawatha Horton Hiawatha Agin Hat Jet

Ratification Day in Topeka Democrats Celebrate Nomination

Democrats mark ratification day in Topeka with an afternoon talk by Rankin Mason and David Goermyer at City Park and an evening rally led by the Flam beau child marching to Hamilton ball. Ex Senator John Martin and David Overmyer speak with Joe Waters among the lineup as Populists dampen enthusiasm after St Louis convention.

Bryan Topeka Rankin Mason David Goermyer Flambeau Child Hamilton Ball Gormies United States John Martin David Overmyer Joe Waters St. Louis

Third ticket threat from Hanna over McKinley race

Marc Hanna reportedly opposes the Gold Democrat nomination and predicts a third ticket could defeat McKinley. Telegrams to Republican editors suggest Hanna wants editors to push a policy of reconciliation, warning that an unchecked third ticket would harm McKinley and protection.

Marc Hanna New York McKinley Mark Hanna Hanes Cleveland Hanna

Gold Bonds Only Can Be Sold in Brazil and Holden

Lawful money bonds drawn for local road and electric plant projects face a refusal from bankers who demand payment in gold. In Brazil, Indiana, $91,600 in county gravel road bonds remains unsold as brokers say they will not buy unless payable in gold. Holden, Massachusetts, also cites failed bond sales after similar demands.

U. S Brazil Ind Cutshaw United States Cutchell W. J. Hays W. J. Hays & Son Cleveland Warren Leach & Co Chicago Catshall Holden

Vanderbilt Reported Improving After Illness

New York dispatch cites doctors stating Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr. is gaining strength and vigor. Chauncey Depew visits, calls him out of danger but advises rest from hard work for months. Emancipation Day celebrations planned in Topeka and Alma with races music and dances at city park.

New York Cornelius Vandérbilt Sr Dra. Melane Draper Vanderbilt Chauncey Depew Howe New York Chauncey MM. Depew Lurania Europe Cornntius Vanderbilt

A Harbor Averted By Fog Shifting Lucania Near Collision

In a thick fog off the eastern banks last Tuesday night the Cunard steamer Lucania and an eastbound French steamship narrowly avoided a collision as they crossed paths. The French vessel, unnamed, was believed to be the Touraine after departing for Havre. Local notices promote emancipation celebrations in Alma with a program of games races a silent parade and dancing in City Park and Topeka.

Lucania New York Cunather Lucania Luexnia Touraine Havre

Stetson Ends Life in San Francisco Hotel Rooms

Albert V. Stetson, railroad executive and philanthropist, shot himself in Frederick Webster’s rooms after attending a theater outing with friends including Amy Head. Miss Head reports he had threatened self harm earlier, while the family sought to have the death recorded as accidental.

San Francisco Albert V. Stetson Yosemite Valley Railroad Company Moe Frederick Webster Miss Amy Head Stetson Webster Miss Head England Byin

Filibusters Killed in Cuba Frontier Action

Key West reports twelve filibusters who landed in Cuba on the steamer Three Friends were killed by Spaniards. Survivors including Gabriel Omfal Louis Payrell from Key West John Floyd of Columbus and Pearce Atkinson linked to a Jacksonville family endured great suffering to reach an insurgent camp.

Cuba Key West Fla Gabriel Omfal Louis Payrell K West John Floyd Columbus Pearce Atkinson Jacksonville

Let Them Have It All Senator Talks on Party Unity

Senator Joan Martin comments to a Journal reporter on the St convention and the Populist move. He says the Kansas Populists acted gallantly for Bryan and Sewall and favors a united ticket with Democrat and Republican support, while warning against endorsing Bryan and Sewall. He notes a possible shift in union terms but expects no break, urging a capable arrangement for electoral vote unity.

Joan Martin Sarateqay Journal Actin Bryan Sewall Martin Kansas Delinearion Mid & Silver Republican Bat Party Hansas St. Louis

German Russian American League Organized In Topeka

A three-name group forms the German Russian American Lease of Topekatus Incorporated aiming to educate members and foster knowledge while providing financial relief. The People's Light Heat and Power of Salina filed a charter to supply debt relief and heat via gas and electricity. Directors for year one include Harvey, David Benjami, W B Nickina, William Tracy, and William Hook. capital stock set at 375000.

Topekatus Ste Tte People’s Light, Heat and Power Company of Salina Lhe Fup. Harvey David Ben-jamil Kansas City W. B. Nickina William Tracy William Hook Leavenworth Kan

Four Hundred Window Glass Workers Visit McKinley

Four hundred delegates from the window glass workers in Pittsburg traveled by special train to Canton Ohio to meet Major William McKinley. The Kansas portrait gift to William Tanner from the State Horticultural Society, created by Flora Franke of Leavenworth, was presented at Judge Wellhouse’s residence with remarks by Judge Wellhouse, Governor Murray, and F. G. Adams. Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly elected W. H. Trump as president and named officers and committees for the year in a session last night.

Pittsburg Canton Wmn. McKinley Mckinley Hobart Hadges Btaie Historical Society William Tanner First Kansas Flora Franke Leavenworth Judge Wellhouse J. G. Woe Tanner State Horticultural Society Murrill F. G. Adams J. P. Nelber E. D. Wilccox CN. Baldwin J. & Longscker Golden A. A. Johnson Proctors AS. Proctor Denver 1 & Awn Ing Co Casey Bask Meith Horace M. Warren Acheson & Warren Mount Vernon Canon Merrent Gollen Mike Josephine Hora Febard Hofine Esperin Denver Union Water Company Aleses Eith May Horner Jude J. W. Barnet Geudhurst Mr. Warren Judge Horast Mount Vernon Gulch Warren Denver Chear Creek Tiaho Springs

Emancipation Celebration in Alma features games and music

Emancipation Day celebration planned in Alma City Park near Topeka features baseball, races, sack races, and dancing beginning at five with music from the Topeka String Band and the Marrhattin colored cornet band. Admission for children six cents. event details available at Santa Fe depot.

D. F. Mallory Topeke Alma Topeka Mathatuin Santa Fe Topele City Park Topeka Va Highligven & Cents Santa Fe Depot Mallory

Denver Flood Devastates Morrison and Golden Towns

A catastrophic Colorado flood from Bear Creek Canyon sweeps Morrison and Golden, ripping away buildings and bridges, washing out tracks, and stranding Denver residents. Dozens are reported dead or missing as rescuers pull survivors from debris. rail lines and communications are severely disrupted.

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