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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1896

Page

5

Black man provokes brawl at Tenth and Kansas

A disturbance last night near the Tenth and Kansas avenue corner involved a Black man provoking white bystanders, striking F Blanch and Holt, and clashing with officers. Detective Zeller and Constable Grover intervened as a crowd watched, and Harper was eventually restrained and taken to a station.

Tenth Kansas Avene F. Blanch Blanch Holt Patrolum McEiros Oorsd Arc Milian MyElsoy Dytective Zeller Bern Meklin Barper Kaieas Avenue Harrer P Blanch Tad Harper Harper Didach Zeller Harper Iych Quincy Street Tenth Street Harpur Quincy Bott Sher Sid Grovers Court Patrotmrod McElroy Bunds Chist Gardiner Bent Zeller Sayeran Mitchell Kanens Avenue Lastice Grover

Hanna Campaign Plan Promises Prominence to Sheriff and Finance

New York July 25 The most important question disclosed after noon at the meeting concerns the Hines plan for the campaign. Frank Witherbee and a delegation from the American Protective Teague will urge emphasis on the religious aspect while Melville Tingalls and others from finance and corporations push to keep the financial question prominent. Elaine's advice to the committee may bind the platforms together. Manes says the financial question cannot be divorced from prosperity and tariff policy. The executive committee will meet at 3 o'clock today at the Waldorf.

New York Frank & Witherbee American Protective Teague Areee Melville Tingalls Financvil and Corporation World Te. Elains Str Manes Bkelir Tiestinof Waldorf

Woman on bicycle injures and kills elderly man

A woman riding a tricycle scalded a bystander in Chicago, knocking down Williem Link, an elderly butcher, at Fitty Wiest and Morgan last week. He died from internal injuries after the bicycle handlebar struck him as the rider fled. Police could not identify the rider.

Chicago

Minneapolis Lodges Set Grand Picnic at Mark Joys Grove

Charity Lodge No 6 and Minneapolis Lodge No 46 plan a grand picnic in Mark Joys Grove near Minneapolis Kansas on Wednesday August 10. Past Supreme Master Workman Joseph Hlegs and other distinguished members will attend with excursion rates arranged by the lodge and tramways to provide full day entertainment.

Winneapolis Minneapolis Charity Lodge Mark Joys Grove Kansas Joséph J Hlegs

Vermont Populists Nominate Montpelier Governor Candidate

Vermont Populists in Montpelier nominate Joseph Battle of Middlebury for governor. The afternoon session adopted the platform from St. Laurens, pledging to make election bribery a felon.

Vermont Montélier St. Laurn Joseph Battle Middlebury

Touring America on a Wheel in Kingston Tour

Alexander Breckinridge son of General Breckinridge of Portland Maine traveled by bicycle from Chicago two weeks ago, touring America and raising about 800 dollars. The journey aims to finish within two months as part of a noted cross country ride. July 20 arbitration committees appointed by the Kentucky... have achieved their aim and will report. Glatiliers have agreed to suspend for the coming months.

America Kingston Ont Alexander Breckinridge General Bainridge Portland Rude Chicago Seo N & Wherl Louteque Pere Kentucky Istilivrs' Association Glatiliers

Congressman Weal Defeated in Arkansas Primary

Complete results from the Democratic primaries in Sloth district show Congressman Neal defeated for renomination by Judge HS Brandeidge in Little Rock Arkansas on July 3.

Weal Little Rock Ark Congressiman Neal HS. Brandeidge

Fell Off Trolley Cars In Topeka Ride Injuries

Three riders on Topeka Railway Company cars were injured when men leaned from open cars on West Sixth Street. Bert Williams lost a leg after a center pole struck him. Onele Mukies and Frank Peterick suffered head and facial wounds. Mac Williams had a bad head bruise. Ambulance crews rushed the injured to Santa Fe hospital. the trolley ride continued after warnings to passengers.

Topeka Railway Company St Ephers Throneh Lo Feult Corm- Deas Argy Me Essus Bert Willams Tuchanin Street West Sixth Street Tina Tissukies Frank Peterick Tafayette Street Parkdale MacWilliams Murrey Street Sony Parts Se Lowen Hil Age Aistant Hixon Thearn Tenth Street Kanens Avenue Mac Walker Tenth Ctrest Keght Takutre Potwin Beck Williams Williams Weat Sixth Clay Filmore Willams Knight Santa Pa Hospital Dre. Molvans Be Ingel Filsbond Fayette Street

Strikers swell to twenty four thousand in New York and Kentucky race

Strikes increased with 22 000 in New York and about 24 000 total unemployed. In Vera Cruz yellow fever reported by US Marine Corps medical officer via telegraph. In Kentucky Bowling Green July 26 the Republican convention nominates Dr. W G Hunter for Congress in the Third district.

New York Vera Cruz Washington Genee United States Marine Boechial Service United States Vera Crow Congress Kentucky Bowling Green Idly W. G. Hunter

Cincinnati Jockey Club schedules one day Oakley meeting

Directors approve a one day fall race at Oakley on September 12 with five stakes opening August 15 plus three carried from the January meet. Notable races include the Moerieis handicap, a $2000 event over a mile, the Glia for all ages a mile, the Alesyaph stakes for all ages seven furlongs and an endurance selling sweep for older horses over two miles and a half.

Cincinnati Cincintati Jork@y clib Wis Oakley Jenuiry Hus Elehthy

Cherokee Bryan Club Formed at Cherokee Meeting

A Bryan club organized at Cherokee includes Populists Silver Republicans and Democrats with two silver Republicans among its initial members. W Tarkington is noted as president, GoW Brows as secretary, and a church deacon names appear in the record amid uncertain phrasing.

Cherokee W. Tarkington Gow

Donnelly Plans Exit After End Of Campaign

In Minneapolis July 21 Senative Donnelly returns from St. Louis announces he will support Bryan and the Populist state ticket through the campaign and then withdraw from public life. He blames those who would destroy him and says Bryan’s nomination had too many hopefuls, leaving the convention to Bryan.

Bryan Minnenapolis Minn Donnelly St. Louis Brian

Real Estate Transfers and Pardon Summary

Real estate transfers include Popenee to Charles L Holman for 2000 dollars for two North Topeka lots and 1000 dollars for northwest corner Gor don and Polk streets. Concordia Land and Loan to Caroline M Lightcap for 31 lot 69 and half of 71 on North Van Buren. Daniel W Nellis to Mary B Nellis for 200 dollars for several lots on Buーチain street Throop’s fourth addition. L H Tripp to L H Tomson for 1 dollar for 30 acres in section 3 township 10 range 15. President pardons two defendants John Gallagher in Minnesota for assaulting an officer and B Mallory in Wardo for robbery. commutes W H Gibbe embezzlement case in Mississippi to two years.

Popenee Charles L. Holman Topeka Avenue Topeka Gordon and Polk Streets Concordia Land and Loan Company Caroline M. Lightcanp van Buren Street Daniel W. Nellis Mary B. Nellis Buchain Street Throop L. H. Tripp L. H. Tomson Washington John Gallagher Minnesota B. Mallory Worido Mississippi Pon W. Hi. Gibbe Portal

Take Route Salt Lake and Return Fare Promotion

Fare details and travel dates are listed with a note from Dr A P Sawyer praising a discovery for women and signatures from Lida Bradshaw and Frank Sim, a pharmacist on Kansas Avenue, Fairfield. The fragment mentions August sale dates, route usage, and return validity, reflecting a promotional travel item with endorsements.

Salt Lake A. P. Sawyer Lida

Vincent Nominated by Fifth Kansas Populists

In Junction City on July 22 the Fifth district Populist convention nominated W D Vincent editor of the Clay Center Dispatch for congress with Andrew Shearer and H N Gaines as rivals. Vincent and Shearer each led with 35 of 508 votes, and after votes shifted Shearer endorsed Vincent, boosting his bid while Calderhead was sharply criticized.

Iowa Lemurs Kleyeratz Lemsra A von Wageonen Sioux City Junction City W.d.vincent Clay Center Dispatch State Board of Railroad Commissioners Congress W. D. Vincent Clay Center H. N. Gaines Salina Andrew Shearer Marshall Vincent-Shearer Hawking Bryan Watson Calderhead Gaines Vincent Shearer Sheerer

Horton Silver Club Organized At Horton

Horton residents form the Horton Silver Club with 77 members, expected to grow to 100. Charles Macho elected president with A X Campbell as permanent chairman. Members include W I Shortt, Dan Smith, A F Moore, A T Fringe, H Keller and Charles Mato. Keller, a free silver Republican, discusses gold and silver standards. The club remains non partisan with upcoming meeting set for Saturday August 1. Local political rifts between Schilling and McCandless factions fuel tensions in Brown and Doniphan counties.

Keller Art Drisn Ross Fili Uckel Bryan Cilver Myradership Gest Porte Artilacan Auzuet Charles Macho Sena Tortul Ustrins Schilling McCandless Schiling Brown Doniphan Furmera C. H. Kellar Horton Frank Elijott TOY

Silver County Ticket Formed At Marion Rally

Marion Daly winess meeting of independent Republicans screens a county ticket. The convention backed silver coinage, a protective tariff, Crawford primary system, two-term county officers, lower salaries, and endorsed T. M. Porter for governor. Moore said he would focus on Marion County, not the state race.

Ive Stock Commission Fred_J. Funk Ri. King W. D. Armstrong Crawford T. M.porter

State Senate Rivals Contend for Supremacy in Leavenworth

Leavenworth Republicans nominate rival candidates for the state senate E W Snyder of the Manufacturers' National Bank and J W Hirst the current incumbent Hirst was elected last fall by Democrats to finish Lucien Aaker's term Aaker had moved to the United States Senate There has been no winter legislative session and Senator Kret urges re election to prove his abilities when the legislature convenes next winter

E.w.snyder J. W. Hirst Leavenworth Republcans Siate Senate E. W. Snyder The Manufacturers' National Bank Mr. Hirs Lucien Aaker United States Senate Kret Nic

Horton Bryan Club Forms in Morton With 127 Members

Horton July 29 A Bryan Silver club was organized in Morton last night with 127 members. Of these 42 are Republicans, the rest Democrats and Populists. In nearby districts no gold bug votes exist in one school district and only two in another. Norton July 29 county convention endorsed the St Louis platform and Goy Morrill. Delegates to the state convention named T M Lockard T H Miller Milton Peyne Dr Brown and Bilal Fatand. Lucien Baker addressed the meeting.

Horton Bryan Silver Club Morton Norton St.Louis Goy Morrill T. M. Lockard T. H. Miller Milton Peyne Dr. Brown Bilal Fatand Lucien Baker

County Board Reviews Bridge Repairs Across Townships

The board of county commissioners considers applications for new bridges and repairs on old ones in various townships this afternoon. Many bridges were damaged by recent high water, and steps will be taken to repair those under county control.

Board of County Commissioners

Moonlit Holton races and Topeka social whirl

A jumble of snapshot items from Topeka on the Holton races and city events. Notables include Chief Gardiner overseeing crowds, a First Ward Republican Flambeau club meeting, congratulatory notes on births, cancer at Stormont hospital, and varied local chatter about concerts, auctions, and public notices.

Bryan portrait to portray Bryan on cross of gold scene

Columbus artist Phi Clover enters painting showing Bryan between John Bull and an American laborer. The work will feature the famous Chicago convention quote You shall not crucify mankind on a cross of gold. Also notes Zouave officers for General Bradford's first company.

Phil Clover Columbus Phi Clover McKinley Inn Bryan John Bull William Jennings Bryan Chicago

The Star Grocery List Highlights Local Staples

A fragmentary OCR of a 20th century grocery page lists California Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar, Butter, Gelatin, Pecans, Soap, and various labeled items. Mentions of brands, prices, and product placements hint at a typical store catalog or sale sheet.

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Ayers Jon Alt Hanna Ueriff W. Plonic Dia Reval U.S. Gov't Report Cherokee Bryan Club Donelly Bank of Topeka M. J. Harrington Delaware St Kansasity, Mo Free Silver Club Silver County Ticket Marion J. W. Moore State Senate Horton Bryan Club Kansas Avenue Crosby Bros Topeka Cash Dry Goods C.O East Sixth Holton Gormly BR. Pelton E. 8. Hammond Monroe Street Gardiner Topeke Wilkerson G. G. Gure East Indianola Dean Heyden Church of the Assumption Shrine of St Ann Montreal Canada Topeka Cash Dry Goode Kansas Free Thought Associaion Ottawa Wmra James Rose Alma Stormont Silver Republican League Tefferson Street Dr. Martin J. G. Waters Ailver J. P. Gustafson Burlington Towa N. P. Gustafson Geo. T. Anthony Coptland Hotel Kansas City John Marshall Queen's Band England Tie Charles S Mr. Depey California Mr. Depew Bradford F. Forbes F. Barclay W. Cheaney D. Haggart F P. Hungate Ridinss Peerless Siem the Star Grocery Gale Achar Calley Fabio Spraig Sean Knox Apoleton Bovvinas J. Ss. Sproat the Star Grocer East Sixth St
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