Simpson in Town Fires Warning Shot at Leedy
Simpson rode into Topeka from Washington on the Santa Fe train and criticized Reed and the Dingley bill. He described progressives as fighting monopolies, urged union with Bryan supporters, and warned Governor Leedy of opposition while outlining plans to organize for the 1896 campaign.
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Jerry Simpson
Topeka
Washington
Medicine Lodge
Jane
Reed
Congress
McKinney
Kansas
Argentine
India
McKinley
Bryan
America
Cummins
Brown
Kingman County
Tam
Hongress
Leedy
W. L. Brown
Simpson
John W. Breiden
Mieldenthal
Sid Simpson
W Brown's Prospects for State Chairmanship
The article outlines W Brown's bid for the chairmanship, supported by friends who view him as the administration's pick. It notes his ties to the Leeds administration and his roles, including chairmanship of the state board of charities and leadership in a fraternal group.
Fiscal Agency Change Hinted for New York Banks
The state treasurer's office notes a probable shift of fiscal agency from the National Bank of the Republic in New York City to the Fourth National Bank of New York. The executive council has debated the move, aiming for the next meeting, citing cost differences and political reasons tied to Populist sympathies and McKinley opposition.
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Fourth National Bank of New York
New York
Executive Council
National Bank of the Republic
New York City
Is Bank
Morrill Administration
Fourth National Bank
Hstal
Campaten
McKinkey
Barty
Kansas
State board to raise teacher standards in Kansas
The State Superintendent Stryker criticizes complaints about exam questions as unfit for teachers. Kansas currently has two teachers per school, leading to low wages. The board supports stricter examinations to raise standards, noting recent and future questions will be unusually hard. Good teachers welcome tougher tests.
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Stryker
Kanani
State Board
Kansas
Textbook ownership vote eyed by Kansas districts
Kansas districts plan to vote next Thursday on district ownership of textbooks under a new law that makes ownership optional. If approved, districts may levy 2 mills for school books. books would belong to districts with teachers as custodians responsible for care and accounting at term end. Superintendent Stryker notes wide support from county superintendents. Pardons and adverse recommendations made by the state board of pardons follow for several burglaries across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edhou
Kansas
Stryker
Howe withdraws from politics. will focus on business
Samuel T. Howe declares he will not enter the Suberiatervnence next year, cannot afford it, and has no desire to pursue politics. He says he will devote himself to business and remains out of the Republican party race, with no candidacy for mayor expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Howe
Samuel T. Hwee
Nepublican
Bushinss
Enver
HESSIN IN THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR
Senator John E Hessin of Riley County weighs governor bid citing state inquiries and the chance to avoid a general scramble. He says he is not a politician but would run if he believes he can gain domination without a broad contest. Major Bittinger heads to Montreal after McKinley signs his consular appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E.sfedsin
Riley County
Burton Predicts Kansas Farmers Will Clear Billions
In a press talk, J R Burton extols Kansas farmers as the happiest in the nation. He forecasts a 40 000 bushel corn yield and over 7 000 000 bushels of wheat, with wheat profits near 25 000 000 and total crop earnings around 1600 08, plus booming cattle feeding and abundant credit for farming counties and infrastructure. He cites transportation improvements from Superior Nebraska to Abilene and discusses western rail access and state prosperity driven by western senators.
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Rocky Mountain News
Kansas
J. R. Burton
Ienter
Sun Mower
Chicago
Kaysas
Kunsan
Str.urton
Kansan
Kyinsas
Bardera
Thas
Bitituls
Mr. Burton
Whet
Kansses
Superior
Neb
Abilens
Ens of
Bert Crankrite
Cmtinent
Wendon of
Kane of & Stave
Gris
Porte
Atlantic
Congress
United States
Mississippi
Weathen States
Topeka News Roundup Highlights Local Events
A noisy, fragment filled Topeka page notes an eclipse tomorrow at 7210 Atchison and Topeka baseball at Athletic Park, plus civic items. Mentions Geo B Gallon in Denver, a new brick sidewalk, race horses shipped to Hitnels, football practice, a Populist league meeting, Carnival button pricing, tennis tournament at Tenth and Fillmore, a Cinderella performance, and church renovations at First Congregational. Also reports on malaria, insect swarms in a city light globe, a Topeka laundry worker’s drinking habit, Myrtle Foote heading to Olathe, Marshall’s band rehearsal crowd, and various local social and legal notices.
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Atchison
Topeka
Athletic Park
Geo. B. Gallon
Auditor's
Santa Pe
Denver
Model Supply
Hitnels
Old Court House
Shawnee County
Jenes Doneyson
Whitehead,Hoag & Co
Tenth
Fillmore Streets
Waggoner Drug Store
Utah
Kansas
M.D. Henderson
Kanefer
Charles Curtis
Toneka
Salvation Army
Fmit
Huntoon
Lane
Mies Myrtle Foote
Dodger
B. Foote
Olathe
Marshall
Third
Kansas Evenue
Sousa
Africa
Marshall Bend
Garfield Park
H. M. Hadley
Mra. A. A. Hurd
West Sixth Avenue
Mary Shall
Kiesler
Thorpe
Hodo
Leon Thorpe
St. Marys
Stewart Sheldon
Brokrs
Charles M. Sheldon
Central Congregational
Sheldon
Georges W. Jackson
Jackson
Fatman & Hatfell's
Chase
Nancy Monroe
Sam Milton
Mutaun
Justice Chysney
The
Dary
A. M. Thomas
Kansas City
Kan
Funsle M. Courtney
Thomas
Shavenes Minty
Bissom
R. EB. Faulkner
Soldiers Orphans
Atenison
National Association of Charities and Corrections
New York
Paulknerays
George Beil
S T Louis Mo
Don’t Tobacco Spit and Sneoke Tour Tite Away
Ad copy promotes quitting tobacco with No-To-Bac, promising strength and vigor. Includes address for Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York, and mentions framed ads for Steam Laundry and ticket services at 122 West 8th Street.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Ghirem
Ani Cutta
Peerless Steam Laundry
West 8Th St
Webb
Arrested Boy Found After Journey From St Louis
A Topeka police officer reports a boy seen and arrested while on the road. He says he left home in St Louis after his father drank and abandoned him and planned to go to Denver to stay with his brother and sister. Further word on his custody is awaited.
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Topeka
St. Louis
Denver
Tye
British Bellyaching Over Hawaii Annexation Debate
London papers mock the United States and Hawaii issue while warning Japan to rethink its protest. The Times and others discuss American opinion on annexation, potential naval power implications, and the risk of a conflict involving Japan. They urge caution and note Britain may intervene if Europe or the United States threaten Hawaii.
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United States
London
Fall
Gazett
Gaga
Great Britain
Hawaii
Japan
Sherman
McKinley
Flesti
Li Jspan
Record of David McKinley War Service Presented
Presentation to President McKinley of the revolutionary war record of David McKinley great grandfather who lived in York Pennsylvania and served in York county rosters of local companies are with Miss Carrie Hay daughter of Lt Col John Hay. Includes an unrelated medical ad for White's Cream Vermifuge and local ads for Miller's Pharmacy and Peerless Steam Laundry.
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York
RE. W. Spangler
McKinley
David McKinley
York Coounty Couray
Carrie Hay
John Hay
Topeka Festival Boost Cleared Question of Growth
Capt H M Phillips Republican candidate for county treasurer says the Fall Festival spurred a Topeka revival. He notes revived street cleanliness, painted buildings and new construction, with workers finding steady employment and city finances improving. He quotes a widespread belief that Topeka is in better condition than before.
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Capt. Phillips
Topeka
H. M. Phillips
Fournish
Kania
Howe
Major Handy's Job in Paris Exhibit Commission
The president appoints Moves P. Pianday of Ultngis as special commissioner to the Paris International Exposition. The House failed to pass the cenulé bill with a commissioner general and $15000 appropriations, but the deficiency bill appropriates funds and authorizes the president to appoint a special commissioner. The art appropriation covers expenses for the commissioner ship. The appointment does not require Senate confirmation. Also mentions medical ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with druggists and refunds.
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Washington, D
Moves P. Piandy
Ultngis
United States
House of
Vivir
Frances
Paris
Senate
New York The Model Office Probe To Reform Post Service
A federal commission to study New York post office administration will examine the superintendent’s office and its relations with railway mail service, aiming to improve dispatch methods and internal controls. The inquiry, directed by the Postmaster General, involves Cleveland and Chicago officials and includes Baltimore inspector Bald.
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Granter
New York
Washington
Joetmunter Feneral
Mali Anrvice
Cleveland
Bald
Chattanoven
Really
Mount Tacoma sighted sixty miles away in clear conditions
Spectators in a Maine area observed a distant peak described as Mount Tacoma sixty miles distant with a Shrewd-capped summit. A long ash cloud or light vapor, and numerous observers on the ground, watched for the signal amid a high wind and approaching dusk.
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Roewu
Maine
Mount
Tacoma
Daveraide
Certaie
Tendh
Hobart's Summer Plans and Travel Routes
Hobart schedules summer travel with plans to leave New York in July for Newport as a guest, then proceed to Paterson and Topeka via routes including Santa Fe. The notes mention fares such as 740 and 7.40, with dates in July and August and multiple city connections.
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Hobart
New York
Garret A. Hobirt
Paterson
Newport
Topeka
St Louis
EL Inacluaive
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Leeds Adrminiwea
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Questiane
State Board of Pardons
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Cloud County
Elmer Stephens
George Jeffries
John Wooley
Leavenworth
James Moat
Reno County
James Carrott
Geary County
William Taylor
George Dunsmore
Leavenwieth Omety
Heney Hurley
Hessin
Major Bittinger
Montreal
the Times
John L. Bittinger
St. Joseph, Mo
Tabier
Burton
Saas
St. Men's and Boys' Pants
Black Righon Wort
Isi Wor- Swreoge Vrive
IOC
DILCO
Kansas Ave
Asc
Mwkinle
White
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor
Topeka Ave
Peerlese Steam Laundry
West Ath Webb
Kun
Major Handy
Uncle Sam
Gregory
Mt Tacoma
Taat Namo
Golden Health
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