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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1896
Page
7
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A large misfit parade by the Thompson Street Colored Bicycle Club produced chaos and injuries as riders tied together with clotheslines and dodged wagons and streetcars. Notable figures like Hilder Slipback Datis and Abraham Lincoln Thompson were involved, with several riders sustaining injuries and meaningful commentary on public display and discipline.
A chaotic parade segment features a president narrowly avoiding harm as riders scatter and bystanders dodge cobblestones. Alarming mishaps include a banana stand collision, a one eyed bug stray, and assorted comic crashes amid a crowd in a bustling city street.
New York28-N Fairbank of Chicago declares intention to appeal judgment David Belasco won against him for sixteen thousand dollars. He argues the verdict is contrary to the evidence and excessive while appealing to the appellate division of the Supreme Court. The appeal likely cannot be heard before the November term of the appellate division.
Matt Crawford a 28 year old widower and section foreman on the Missouri Pacific was arrested at Tipton for an attempted assault on Mary Tackley a 21 year old woman en route from Kansas City to Verapiles. An unmasked man seized Crawford from Sheriff Lumpee near Versailles and hanged him to a tree.
Jonction City Kansas July 28 The Fifth district Populist convention convened here at 1 pm this afternoon in a three cornered contest. Vincent of Clay Center Gaines of Salina and Shearer of Marshall county contest the merit. The Vincent men are confident of victory.
The Wisconsin silver delegates to the Democratic national convention issue a public reply to the gold delegates led by Senator Vilas and General Bragg. They defend obeying instructions, note they sought convention permission to cast votes, and urge Democrats to unite to send silver representatives to the state.
A national Presbyterian meeting is set for this afternoon at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Rev Dr Wilthrow chairs a committee of one. Attending are ex President Harrison ex Gov Beaver John M Hur and John Wanamaker among others to discuss church matters and the nomenclature of the gathering and the White Building at 10th Avenue valued at 900000 dollars.
In St Louis on July 2 a record heat wave pushed temperatures near 100 degrees in shade. The glare off stone pavements worsened outdoor conditions and caused numerous prostrations. Fatalities included Mrs. Rete Bryan, 28, and carpenter William Ueldmann, both dying after hospital admission, with several other serious cases reported.
A severe storm wrecked a coal mining area near Painters Run district over Washington County. Fifteen foreign miners, mostly Italian, asleep in a boarding house were killed when it collapsed and washed away. five bodies have been recovered and one man was rescued. The workers were employed by Col. W Pe Rend and the Ridgeway Bishop Coal companies.
Chicago July 23 The Santa Fe announces a 9 cent rate on grain shipments from Kansas City to Chicago to take effect once approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The rate is the lowest for grain from the west to Chicago and applies to shipments destined beyond Chicago.
Julius Goldschmidt, named consul general at, der Pres ident Harrison era, will supply Gold Standard Literature for the German press. He will select campaign speakers to bolster the Republican cause among German voters in various regions. His office is room 48, Auditorium building, Chicago, next to the general bureau of the national committees. Perry Heath is in charge.
Chicago city council last night voted to deed Lake Front Park to the South Park Commissioners. The plan covers the tract north of Jackson Street and east of the Illinois Central tracks, excluding the Art Institute area, the temporary post office, and other buildings. The Field Columbian Museum site was set aside for a building site, with twenty acres allocated for the museum and a section reserved for wartime use.
Joseph Kelly aged 25 drowned while bathing in the Micoyuri near St Joseph on July 2 after cramps seized him. He was among several young men who entered the water above the city inlet. the body was recovered. He was son of Judge John H. Kelly, a known local official.
Mrs Florence Lucllie Grubb wins a divorce from Alfred F Grubb on habitual drunkenness. The case, heard by Judge Hirzel in Clayton, notes Grubb’s alleged slanders and ex-parte communications. Grubb’s family ties span Kansas and Missouri, with ties to Kirkwood and Lawrene. Disorderly conduct cases nearby involve charges against several individuals with fines posted.
Oscar Leachman, shot by a policeman in Topeka while resisting arrest, is sought in Kansas City for knocking down a watchman near the railroad at St Louis Avenue and Santa Fe Street in a reported wrecking incident. Turkey Will Issue Paper Money. Constantinople July 24 The Turkish government contemplates issuing paper currency to replace small coins and private scrip, indicating a sweeping monetary change.
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