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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1896

Page

2

Mortgage debt surge in New York dominates US totals

Debates from a government release reveal that during 1830-99 mortgage debt surged across the United States, with New York state and New York City accounting for the largest shares. The report shows New York held the most mortgages in force and the highest total debt, far outpacing Pennsylvania and others, as regional concentrations near New York City intensified.

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J H Engle Accepts State Sunday School Role

John H Engle announces acceptance as general secretary of the Kansas State Sunday School Association. He will arrange his present business and assume the post in August, with J F Drake carrying on until then. Engle has long Dickinson county roots and broad experience in Sunday school work and leadership.

State Sunday School Association Topeka State Journal John H Engle Bate Sunday School Association J. F. Drake Engle Dickinson County Kansas State Sunday School Associates J. BH Poucht

Mackinley Campaign Hat Sparks Political Fashion

Boston July 21 The MacKinney hat arrives amid hot political season. A bold Napoleonic design by Kneeland street maker mocks aspiring politicians with a gold globe and eagle badge reading Our Paid Protection. The somber black felt helmet style won’t suit bustling campaign crowds.

Boston Kneeland Street Napoleon St. Helena Maine California

Prohibition Tension Echoes In Local Republican Ranks

Fort Seom county Republicans feel uneasy as a bolt threat over Prohibition divides the party. Leaders weigh dangers while Congressman Hive visits. An Ideal leader declares, We just had to sit down on them. Antiprohibition factions grow bolder in the county effort. Rev. Je Brant pledges support for Morello as nomination stands.

Fort Seom Susy Republican Poliiticians Prohibition Biurbon Church of Prohibition Bolt Congressman Hive JE. Brant Morello

Mormonism at Seattle sparks unrest in Pierce county

July 2 Seattle reports Mormonism taking root around Orting in Pierce county with many converts from the old Methodist church. Leaders threaten to lynch Brigham Young adherents teaching Mormonism, proposing to remove about ten families to Utah amid rising tension.

Seattle Wash Mormonium Orting Pierce County Stald Old Methodist Church Brigham Young Ire Utah

Santa Fe Route Home Boat Homeseekers Excursions

The Home Boat Homeseekers offer round trips to Arkansas Arizona Indiana Territory Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas. Ong fare for the round trip pina 200 dollars. Tickets sold August eighth and eleventh. good for 21 daya.

Santa FE Arkansas Arizona Indiana Territory Louisiana Oklahoma Texas

Bryan Speaks on Populist Nomination and Gold First

Wm I Bryan issues statement to the Associated Press from Eincoln Nebraska July 27 outlining his position on the Populist nomination. He accepts conditions tied to the nomination and reserves action based on those terms, stressing support for immediate restoration of gold and silver at 16 to 1 and opposing any move that would jeopardize bimetallism.

Eincol Neb Wm. I. Bryan Associated Preas Frat Benator Jones National Democratic Comenatte Sewall Answen J. K. Jones Convent Hom United States Dul St. Louis Mir. Sewall Chicago

Watson Withdrawn Shifts Populist Ties After Convention

From St Louis the Globe-Democrat reports Watson will be replaced by Sewall as the Populist ticket partner with Bryan. The Populist national committee, empowered by a rushed convention resolution, can direct cross ticketing and state committee action, triggering a tied shift in nominations. Senator Jones and leaders brief Bryan with the news.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Watson Bryan Sewall Nanual People’ Party Democratic National Committee Jones National Democratic Committee National Committee Geo. BH. Abbott Nebraska Arkansas Prince Nome Aller Linealm Neb

Joke on Simpson at Kansas delegation in St Louis

The Kansas delegation at the St Louis Populist convention issued a joke on Simpson amid Mrs. Lease’s attack. Henry M. Call, the New York opponent, claimed he once lived in Kansas and did not know Simpson, prompting laughter until Gov. Lewelling defended him. Call later received Call’s Coming Revolution, with Simpson’s endorsement on the back.

Kansas St Louis Simpson Lease Henry M. Call New York Bryan Call Lewelling Topeka Kansan

Col Werner Lewis Supports Son in Governor Race

Montgomery county reports Col Werner Lewis, father of Hubert E Lewis, Republican gubernatorial candidate, has withdrawn from the prosecuting attorney race and will back his son for governor. Hathaway, despite returning home detained for railroad and warehouse commissioner, remains loyal to the ticket. Peerless Steam Laundry at 114 W continues to advertise its bleaching and cleaning services.

Missouri Mexico Montgomery County Col Werner Lewis Hubert E Lewis

Mrs Lease in St Louis Suffrage Spree Shocks Crowd

The article recalls Mrs Lease at a suffrage convention in St Louis where she wore a traveling suit and black hat with ostrich plumes. Senator Alien introduces her as delegate at large from the United States and she speaks 15 minutes to cheering galleries. She condemns quarrels over authority and calls attention to famine, war, and women’s hardship while Cyclone Davis and Branch Georgia react. afterward she faces a hostile interview by Mrs Ingalls and defends her fashion as a reflection of usefulness.

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SING ISLAND TO SELL M LAND IN MISSOURI

Washington July 27 An interior department order sets August 11 for sale of Mensing Island at Kansas City Missouri. The 130 acre tract, claimed by East Kansas City Land Co via quitclaim squatter deed from Mensing, was once a military reserve in Lincoln era and is valued at 150000. Expect litigation as government takes possession amid rail yard shops and river bend features.

Kansas City Missouri River Washington Secretary of the Interior Mensing Ieland Mensing Kansas City Land Company Lsst Hona Lincoln Interior Department Ubon Aome

Burlington Row Half Yearly Meeting and July Events

Fragmented notice lists meetings and travel options from Burlington Row and related organizations in July. Mentions Buffalo N Y July 7. Washington Endeavor in July. Young People's Union Agnerien July 28. Natal Eyruniees league Minneapolis July 25 27. Democratic convention Chicago June 4. Tickets via Westbound to Chicago and West Limited to St Louis. Trains claimed to offer modern conveniences.

Burlington Row Buffalo N. Y Ith Wash+ Endeavorington Saptiet Young People’s Union of Agnerien Paliveanisee Natal Eyruniees League Minkee Chicago Vest St Louie

Farmer's Cause in London Paper Cited by Frewen

Moreton Frewen, writing for the Daily Chronicle, cites a speaker in Congress and urges silver policy as a defense of white labor. He argues that cheapened silver harms Western workers and labor in Asia and Europe, predicting silver's impact on U.S. politics and the McKinley gold standard.

New York London Moreton Frewen Daily Chronicle The Chronicle House of Representatives Mr. Reed Maine Government of India Reed Far East Europe America Great Britain Major McKinley United States Bryan Sreedriver Asia South America

Silver campaign money urged to fund Silver party

The national Silver party committee in St Louis urges public support for Bryan Sewall in a bid to restore free coinage. The address lists veterans, party affiliations, and calls for contributions to William P. St. John, treasurer, at 101 Best Thirty-fourth Street New York City. Contributions of $1 or more will be acknowledged.

St. Louis National Committee of the Silver Party National Silver Party St Louis William J. Bryan Arthur Sewall Vicw United States William P. St. John Best Thirty-fourth Street New York City

Wooden church in Stavextrohe Norway described as seven centuries old

A damaged excerpt portrays a wooden church in Stavextrohe Herund Norway noted for a narrow choir and an open gallery. The interior is dimly lit with semidarkness. The text includes a fragmentary dialogue about snow and a person named Sam Snow.

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