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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1896

Page

8

Revenge on Carnegie promises action at union meeting

Havernil Mast reports July 1 in Homestead that ex-burges John Mc Luckie urged Central Labor union to indict Carnegie for supplying war ships plates to the United States government. He claimed motive was revenue not patriotism, noting earlier Homestead workers and current tensions with 3,800 men ready to act if stirred.

Havernil John McLuckie Burkess Homestead Central Labor Union Car Company Anit

Teller at Boulder Hints at Political Withdrawals

Senator Henry M Tyller of Denver visited Boulder on farming business east of town. He doubted Watson would withdraw but foresaw a possible compromise with the Populists to cast their votes for Bryan, while Sewall and Broan Wy Sewall would likely win.

Boulder, Cole, Daly &J Henry M Tyller Denver Wea Watson Broan Wy Sewall Bryan

Fatal Lake Ottorve incident at summer resort chute

July 31 near Knoxville Tennessee at Lake Ottorve a deadly accident occurred during a Finday school event as a chute malfunction led to a rowboat collision. Four occupants were killed or injured and a bear of the chutes injured others. officials and local residents react to the tragedy.

Ekooxville Tenn Lake Ottorve Sumber Thin City Finday Progres A Ahs

Secretary Hoke Smith Faces Cabinet Dilemma

Washington July reports Secretary Hoke Smith refuses to confirm resignation plans while staying in the cabinet to lead a free liver campaign in Georgia. He travels by bicycle and rides his horse as heat and exertion show on his 260 pound frame, wearing a red sweater and loose coat during the day’s errands.

Washington Hoke Smith Wangington Smith Bia Lone Strugelé

Big Kansas City meeting unites Democrats under National Club

July 11 meeting at the Coates house presided by Chief Justice Hinck drew about 00 attendees. A declaration praised the Chicago platform, urged measures to honor the nation, and called for a new national convention to nominate Democratic candidates. An ad endorses kidney tea from J G Crai, pharmacist.

Kansas City National Democratic Club Coates House Eix Hinck Mevttus Chitagcu Kovetainenl Meshult Petit Appleton Minu AP Sawyer J. G. Crai Frank Sim Pharmaciat Kansas Avenue Seuecham

The Star Grocery Ad Promises Unmatched Low Prices

An bold Star Grocery advertisement boasts merit driven trade and high standards with record low prices. It claims no town rival can approach its figures and invites readers to sample orders to secure lifelong patronage. It lists assorted goods including butter beef crackers soap and cheese with enticing per unit mentions.

Sudan Peace Talks Pivot to Road Map Amid Fresh Obstacles

Sudanese negotiators push a pragmatic path after new delays. A regional mediator urges both sides to commit to a ceasefire and inclusive negotiations, while international observers flag humanitarian risks and call for verified aid access.

Town Meeting Plans Flower Parade Floats in Fall Festival

A Fall Festival flower parade plan emerges at a general ladies committee meeting led by Mrs W H Wilson. Proposals include Kansas sunflowers and Topeka roses floats with two charming young ladies, plus flower making by railroad wives led by Mrs J Galletley and others. Discussions cover committee roles, storage, and scheduling meetings, with a community push to involve local societies and volunteers.

W.H. Wilson Kansas Mra. J. Galletley W. Sherman Bernard Tobias Ladies’ Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Gal- Tetley Depted Lades Wood CE. Stoker Todd Whmarth Iteut Court House Henley Kerr Auburndale Aveburndale Diment Lealey

Feast of Lanterns for Topeka Children

Topeka State Journal readers propose a Lanterns Festival for local children on a September evening. The plan urges 7000 to 20,000 pupils from public schools to parade on Topeka avenues with lanterns, including Japanese lanterns, amid prize ideas and school involvement.

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Intense heat causes prostrations across cities

In Cincinnati and other cities on July 31, heat waves left twenty nine people prostrated with five fatalities. The count rose to fifty two over three days, delaying street work as many residents collapsed. Additional cases in Lambs and Indianapolis reported multiple deaths from heat prostration.

Cincinnati Indianapolis

Santa Fe Route Home Road Lake and Return Tickets

Santa Fe route offers a Lake and Return excursion with tickets on sale August 7 and valid for return August ? The wording notes outward travel from the home road and availability for a late summer round trip.

Tom Watson Again Declares He Won't Withdraw

Atlanta July 31 a strong editorial in favor of Tom Watson's nomination for vice president from the Populist national ticket. He denounces withdrawal demands, argues for Populist autonomy, and suggests Sewall and Bryan alignment while warning that Democratic managers must concede to avoid fracturing the party.

Tom Watson Atlanta Thamas Watson Popullar Sewell St. Louis of & Papuitat Watson Sewall Bryans Mikte Homasa Bryan Jess Naxluston Sveral Mer Keett Gorin Ny Hame Wnity Atlanta Journal Butler Campaien Teo Alabama Se Louis Tile Harmony Mr. Bryan Osler

The Armenian minister accuses Mia Saunders in drama scene

Yesterday in Smoky Huw the police rounded up about twenty African American residents to be presented to John Constantine the Armenian minister. Mia Saunders, tall and angular, was questioned as Constantine mocked her and invoked divine witness to claim she aided in robbing him of gold collected for Armenians.

John Constantine Smoky Huw Smoky Tes Constantine Mia Saunders Conmuntiine Min Saunders Mr. Constantine Min

Abrogate Coats Buttoned Rule For Hot Patrol Duty

A Kansas paper argues police coats should not be buttoned in heat. Officials differ on the rule and comfort, suggesting lighter uniforms or allowing unbuttoned coats during hot weather. The board president defends discipline but concedes allowances for climate.

A. K. Rodgers Board of Police Commissioners State Journal Frank Bilison Joan Gardiner Gardiner Kansas Avenue Brazil South Africa Kenosas Tropics Journal Toves

Austin man kills wife and two children in Cletorn

W E Burt, brother of Roxcow and Bilas Burt, is suspected after his wife and two daughters aged 4 and 2 were found dead in the Burt home. The bodies showed foul play with the heads crushed and the mother wrapped in a blanket. A $100 reward from brothers and a $1000 reward from the governor were offered for his arrest.

Austin Tex W. E Burt Cletorn Burt Saturder Roxcow Bilas Burt Dulles Hurt Deveh

Kate Field's Remains and Mexican Railroad Work News

Honolulu July 2 report on Kate Field's remains awaiting disposition with Miss Li Han Whiting requesting casket be sent to Mt Auburn beside Field's mother. Notes Georgy Hiddell as survivor and lack of estate. Also brief item about Sierra Madre Construction shipping 100 horses and gear across the Rio Grande for railroad work from Juarez to Mazatlan.

Honolulu San Francisto Kate Field Li Han Whiting New York Mt. Auburn Mite Field Miss Whiting Georgy Hiddell Miss Field United States Washington, D. C Begin Mexican Railroad Paco, Tex Sierra Medre Construction Company Rio Grande, Sierra Madre and Pacific Jusrex Mex Masatlan Pacific Corralitas and Guerrera

Free Coinage Would Not Bind Government on Parity

A July 31 report from Little Rock describes a widely published statement about G T Greene of Hartford Connecticut Life Insurance company arguing the government would not be obliged to maintain silver parity if free coinage of silver were adopted. Treasury Secretary Carlisle replies that private payments would be settled in silver or gold but the government would not guarantee parity or back private silver coins with federal obligation.

Tittle Rock Ark G. T. Greene Connecticut Life Insurance Company of Hartford F. W. Alsop Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle Str. Cerlisie

Unclear Legacy Fragments Mention Round Trip Details

Fragmentary OCR text references round trip dates and routes with unnamed names and places. It hints at ticketing or travel mentions aboard the Union Pacific and laundries promising service, but lacks coherent context or full facts to identify a clear event or subject.

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