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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1896

Page

5

Among Railroad Men to Investigate Santa Fe Trouble

Grand chiefs of railway orders arrive in Topeka to confer with General Manager about ongoing grievance between Santa Fe conductors and the company. Meetings set with leaders to address labor tensions and potential impact on service.

Santa Fe E. & Clark Order of Rally Comiructors Topeka Cher Allway Heldine Metager Prey Cladepannadu Aee Garretteon Xreind API Wacund Innini Arthur

Railway Statistics Report Shows Growth in U S Rail Network

The eighth statistion report of the interpret commerce commission details U S rail mileage as of June 2, 186%, noting a gain of 150 miles with strong growth in Arizona and Pennsylvania. It covers railway corporations, equipment, cars, freight and passenger counts, accidents, injuries, and operating costs, highlighting rising transportation capacity and safety concerns.

Interprate Commerce Fu Mallreath Wen United States Atizona Pillda Uthers Uric Orurvsias Suimmerbes Erro Tylon AU Clazeye Rultwayn Pernact Witeh Hevontes & Deere Sas freigOl Tore Cartind Ser Zlembloyrd Zlembloyrd. of the Clasm of Emplores Kngven Av Tralmmes Eits Hretien Cunduetara Othios Emriagen Hams Besser Pamenger Miles Wine

Passenger injured in railway equipment report

A compulsive statement indicates notable progress during 865 dollars related to Callway Casualtis. Official results appear from installing Quirmatic appliances and from reversing the diameter of railway service and the grade of railway equipment, with injury to a very passenger.

Callway

Wabash Rate War Affects Kansas City to Chicago

Reports from Chanute and rail lines detail reduced fares and rate cuts by the Wabash to Kansas City, Chicago, and St Louis, plus future specials on flax and wheat. Military-like train crew additions and staffing moves accompany the shift, while local notices note water system extensions and a rescheduled Ladies Auxiliary social.

Wabash Kansas City Wabash Railway Grilm Cileage St Louis Missouri Pacific Chicago

Requisitions Issued By the Governor for Criminals

Governor Morrill issued requisitions seeking arrest and extradition across counties and states. Names include Buston Bush in Montgomery County for assault with intent to tell, John Jackson in Crawford County for murder in the first degree, James and Samuel Henninger in Kiowa County, and Marion Bowmen arrested at Ostalocsa for abduction of Matt McKinley of Springfield.

Morrill Hilnots Buston Bush Montgomery County Moses Oklahoma John Jackson Crawford County John’? Deets Oklahome James Samuel Henninger Kiows County Nepibexelement Jehn ‘T ‘Sidener, Sher Tuaod Marion Bowmen Ostalocsa Abducela Mutt Mckinley Springfield Walis Ayers

Elder Brant's Fight Over Fort Scott Police Board

Governor Morrill and Elder Brant clash over Fort Scott police commissions with J. J. Stewart urged to resign or be ousted. Brant pressures Stewart through church, while mutual friends seek a reconsideration. Several applicants sought the post, but action hinges on Stewart's decision.

Morrill Brant Fort Scott Topeka Elder Brant Kansas Ft. Scott Stewart

Like Attracting Like in a St Louis Insane Asylum Tale

A July dispatch from Washington recalls an Amusing Incident relating to a Leavenworth group of 25 asylum patients en route to St Elizabeth's. Uniformed guards are shown amid Populist banners as local youths provoke mischief, revealing a mock parade of political sentiment and the crowd’s amusement at a joke about like attracting like.

St Louis Kansas Washington McNary Leavenworth Ken St. Elizabeth's People's Party Suar Bryan

A Populist's Idea for Present Campaign Action

A letter from A. F. Thayer proposes a plan to unite Tremocrat and Populist electors in fusion states and align voting instructions to Bryan and Sewall or Bryan and Watson. The suggestion aims to disrupt McKinley Hobart prospects by channeling cross ticket support, urging state conventions to nominate identical electors and ensure cohesive Democratic Populist cooperation.

McKinley Hobart Bryan Sestaki Watson Popolista Ucie Dwn Sewall A. F. Thayer

Osborne Convention Delegates Favor Anti Morrill Bid

Osborne July 31 The Republican convention chose delegates to the state convention at Junction City August 18 and to the Thirty fourth senatorial convention at Russell August 20. Delegates to the state convention include Crampton Hudson McPadden Henshall Kenyon Wilton and Clemons. Delegation is uninstructed and anti Morrill. Appellate court delegates are McBride Moore and Gregory. US senator candidates Burton and Sutton spoke to voters. An effort was made to influence the Cathors county delegation to be instructed.

W. Kenyon G. W. Wilton Wm. Clemmons Morrill E.R. Hays E. M. Jones John Cronk Cathors County

Populist State Convention Aims to Back Sewell Hope

Ex congresswoman from Linwood arrives in Leavenworth to attend the Populist county gathering. She reports Kansas may nominate Sewell for governor and that Populists will back Fryar and Sewell electors, while Democrats are said to endorse the Populist slate. Bryan’s renomination appears favored by many.

Sewell Leavenworth Joan W. A. Hurets Linwood Popuiiet Kansas Kia Wom Hun Fumion Abe Fryar Sevall Eorsia Beyen Bryan Weteen Wis

Burton and Long to Speak at Anthony Republican Meeting

Anthony July 11 Republicans of Anthony organized a 100 member Republican club last night. Officers elected were TA. Nofaer president ELD. Davis vice president J. KE. Hutchinson secretary P. G. Wallon treasurer. Committees formed to recruit new members and ensure Saturday's meeting success. Chester Lane and J. R. Burton will address the Republicans at their convention in Anthony next Saturday.

Anthony Citter TA. Nofaer Eld. Davis Memdent J. KE. Hutchinson P. G. Wallon Chester Lane J. R. Burton Anthoy

Little at Herington Draws Large Audience

In Herington on July 31 Edward Thisler addressed a large audience at a political meeting. The event featured remarks by local figures including M D Hoerington and discussions of free silver. Thisler announced plans to stand for re election to the legislature and to present his name at the county convention. Also reports from Hutchinson and Garden City note McKinley Club meetings with strong attendance and notable speakers.

Herington Edward M.D. Hoerington C. L. Thisler Ablione Hutchinson McKinley Club Hutchinson McKinier Club Stas

Eight Cents A Bushel Oklahoma Corn Price Expected

El Reno Oklahoma July 31 Corn in Oklahoma this year will be so plentiful that it will likely bring less than eight cents a bushel. Aside from a few districts harmed by a poor yield an average production is seen with a surplus of about half a million bushels to ship across the territory.

Oklahoma el Reno O. T

Pension Agent Glick Proposes Help for Pensioners

Pension Agent G W Glick asks pensioners who cash checks at the Topeks agency to meet at a location to certify papers. Clerks from the pension office would assist in preparing forms to ensure accuracy and speed of check distribution. Governor Giluk Will and Postmaster Arnold plan similar delivery arrangements with Assistant Postmaster Wolfe confirming crowd handling will mirror prior efforts.

Glick G. W. Glick Topeks Agency Meres Heyen Qutary Pension Office Tals Giluk Arnold Eugene Wolfe

Woman and child thrown from cart near Topeka

Mrs J Rey and her six year old daughter were badly bruised when a road cart overturned after a bicyclist frightened the horse in Topeka's suburbs. The cyclist fled without aid. name unknown.

J. Rey Topeka

Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Declares No Withdrawal

In New York on July st. The Herald reports the Democratic nominee for vice president says he will never withdraw or resign. He emphasizes he was nominated by the Democratic convention and remains a Democrat. Also noted are ads for Blackwell's Durham Tobacco premiums featuring a colored card circus for children and a note to watch advertisements for details.

New York The Herald” Publinkiess Oi Owhiek Sewill Hesien Blackwell's Durham Durham Tobacco Company Jourma Philadelphia

Snapshots at Home News and Local Notes

Marshall’s band played at Holton races at noon. Populist county convention opens at 10 am, Liberty Hall. Adjutant General Fox attends Republican primary in Manhattan. Real estate quiet period noted in Topeka. Wyandotte Democrats thank leaders for conkrectes. A 116 degree Topeka summer record discussed. Santa Fe official mulls Colorado hunting trip and tips for travel. Floral Festival queen poll hinted in Topeka.

Fox Manhattan Formortow Liberty Hell Ranges Avenue Worrall Wyandotte County Democrats Topeka Dregates Mejor Shreve Topeka McKinny, Rothschild Hobart Santa Fe Colorado Santa Fe General Atlus

State Bar Association to Hear Geo R Peck Talk

The State Bar Association will be addressed by Geo R Peck on January 20. Executive committee members meeting included WOR Smith of Kansas City Kan Judis John Day of Topeka M B Nichelson of Cornell Grove and T B Wail of Wichita. The annual meeting is set for January 26 in this city with Judge A Bergen delivering Lincoln's career as a lawyer and the President delivering the annual address. A stenographers meeting in Topeka discussed forming an association with about thirty stenographers ready to join. The aim is mutual advancement including a library lectures and classes.

Geo .R. Peck The State Bar Association Wor. Smith Kansas City Kan Judis John Day Topeka M. B. Nichelson Cornell Grove Wail Wichita George R. Peek A. Bergen Lincoln Topolis

Births at Harrison and Lime streets in local notices

Mr and Mrs T E Pounds of 33 Harrison Street greet a daughter. Mr and Mrs Lewis Frost of 1030 Lime Street welcome a son. Dr A P Sewyer notes using one box of Family Cure for a severe side pain, with a favorable family outcome. Mauryene Harstuail Galesburg Frank Sim Pharma lat 87 avenue.

T. E Pounds Harrison Street Lewis Frost Lime Street A. P. Sewyer Ae Mauryene Harstuail Galesburg Frank Sim Pharmalat 87 Avenue

General Campbell Recovers and Writes to Topeka Friend

A fragmented dispatch reports General Campbell, recently confined, is recovered with a clear mind. He instructs his Topeka friends to tell Bore Anderson and James A. Treulman of his improved condition and readiness to work again, though the text shows garbled phrasing and stray phrases.

H. Cones al R. ‘Campbell James A Treulman Friapietrie

Burlington EBoota excursion rates to the east

A short notice announces reduced excursion rates to the East via Burlington EBoota. The message lists meeting dates and places including Milwaukee and Washington, noting a Baptist and Protestant union context and tickets via Ves with references to a ticket agent for arrangements and modern equipment.

Burlington

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