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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1896

Page

5

Ex-Senator Martin Discusses Party Lines and Gold Standard

Ex-senator John Martin tells a Chicago reporter that party allegiance will be disregarded by many voters who favor the gold standard. He predicts cross party support for a presidential candidate and notes influential figures in Illinois and Pennsylvania weigh in on the issue amid national convention talk.

Martin Hanne Qelerstien Chicago Desuiletle and & Journal Martie Kansas Claude Stittiens Haynee Moley Miesar Rieke Werner Mw Rutin Balters St Paler Lollevilld Arhera Hemibilians Allegheny Pennylvania New York Eee Maryland St. Toule

Leland Picks Hobart for Vice Presidential Nomination

The Genit Rha on ictniry Le to raver of Gan Hobart of New Jersey. Hobart is backed by Leland as his ranking mate with several delegates pledged and a wartime wave of support noted by party leaders. A convention in Ottawa on June 26 will decide the Democratic nomination.

Gan Hobart New Jersex Hobart Mchkming Eninge Leland

Terrible Swede’s Insult Incident Near Barton Street

An assault report describes Terrible Swede and Louis involved in a street altercation near Barton Street. Peter Peterson allegedly struck James Etckey and a bystander, with a pistol fired during a confrontation. The victim Smith refused to detail the insult or motive. Peterson remains at large.

Ft. Louis Andres Bimith Peter Peterson James Etckey Supertazor Smith Barton Peteron Vetshom Margit Peterson

Fell Over the Palisades

A dramatic incident unfolds near the Palisades in New York on June 5 as Thiynas Thomp and companions topple from a ravine quarryward. Rescuers note injuries and the lone survivor recalls the fall while authorities assess the recovery outlook and safety risks.

New York bin Tehee

Deaths of Sunday in Topeka and Rochester Cemeteries

The notice reports Lissie Campbell age 6e dying of cancer at 11 East Fourth and her burial at Topeka cemetery. Eva, five, daughter of Lise Wilcot of Dallas, died of pneumonia and was buried at Rochester cemetery. Various local figures and organizations listed. local notices mention business hours and restaurant pricing.

Lissie Campbell East Fourth Pares Opkland Ogloi Topeka Eva Lise Wilcot Dalland

How to Be Good Lecture by Mrs Stetson at Hamilton Hall

Mrs Charlotte Perkins Stetson drew a lively Hamilton Hall audience with a discourse on moral training. She argued the soul and emotions grow like a body part through proper exercise, urging self discipline to overcome fear and unselfish acts to improve character.

Charlotte Perkins Stetson Hamilton Hall Attaim Dehayier Kharratter Solliers Botehera Parsons Garman

Stetson Urges Women to Seek Financial Roles and Equality

Mrs Stetson argues for women's economic participation and shared household duties. She contends that cooking and cleaning need not be sole female tasks and that women can contribute as earners, supporting the family while maintaining homemaker roles if desired. The piece cites a verse under the title This World and discusses maternity, virtue, and societal expectations.

Tims eAjoy Heron Tate Buiseworks Magurl Stetson Bowie Vance Varkely

Bicycle protest by city plumbers seeks hearing

The Thevanide plumbers petition secretary M. J. Cunahan requesting a hearing before the board of walking delegates of the building trades. They argue bicycles could do the work of three walkers, noting many plumbers walk from job to job as the union may be affected.

Dusdnes M. J. Cunahan Senta Bumbery Hall Great Rock Island Mckiniey Sill Loula

Runaway Trolley Plunges Toward Coney Island Disaster

An overloaded Nassau street car careened down the line toward Coney Island injuring many passengers. Reports describe a boy killed and several others hurt, with numerous at the scene. In Brooklyn, accounts detail Scott’s or other witnesses and mark the chaotic aftermath of the crash. Nearby, notices mention Eugene Ware’s fax device invention and related related manufacturing plans in Kansas City.

Coney Inland New York Lodge Nassau Street Railway Coney Island Ste Helent Sdevesity Brooklyn Leonard Forte Eugene Ware Hueece F. Ware Fort Scott Mr. Ware HB. Ware Kansas City New England Etruyy

Rare Beasts Exhibitions At Hippodrome Tent

Attend exhibitions of grand action forepaush and Sells Bro thire Ametion. View the trible Rett herds of performing elephants and a wild menagerie including hippos, polar bear, enu, horned horse, and niger antelope. Seating ample. inspect the Dirgest and tarwat menageries before shows.

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Route names and cities on historic rail journey mention

A fragmented OCR listing routes and places from a historic rail itinerary. References include Vandalia, St Louis, Johnstown, Pittavure, and a noted Horse Shot curve. Mentions Brunner and A. G. P. Agt from St Louis with notes on fares and fast through trains.

St. Louty Pittavure Johnstown Brunner A. G. P. Agt St Louis

Capture of a Garbage Scow in Cana Dock Waters

Last fall the government cruiser Porrel captured a Detroit tug and garbage scow in the Canae waters of the Detroit river. The captured crew claim illegal seizure and imprisonment seeking 320.0 damages. The British service has returned the claim to the Indian government. Peerless Weems Laundry D2 and Lid W 8th st.

Oatewe Ont Crileer Porrel Detroit River

Topeka Snapshots Mixed Local Notes and News Bits

A garbled Topeka section lists scattered items from social notices to political snippets. Entries mention O M B in Topeka, ice cream wagons, judges, local events, a medicine academy meeting, H G Lurimer, an Elite minstrel show in Kansas City, and various society and school topics.

Topek Bishop Milleondeha Tis Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery H. G. Lurimer Haskell Kanaas City J. G. Lariiver Marshallstand Jennings Royal Arcanum Kenyemin Topeka Héjtie Wilbur Fermeriy Grant School Aunttre George Eiliston Colorade Springes George Mold Gore Kensic City Charles Kauai J. J. Gilbert J. W. F. Hhawkes Rabbit Otc Schowl John Bunget Bowaget van Cleve Social Purity League James Lafett Leavenworth County Beline Pearl Porter Mra Edhoim

Measles Epidemic Prompts Little Health Action in Topeka

An epidemic of measles grips Topeka with many whooping cough and chickenpox cases. Health officials note no quarantine and weak enforcement while advice urges parents to shield children. amid rumor of drugstore gimmicks and hair product ads.

Topeka Board of Health Mowler L. & Boreston

Disorderly youths allege bad conduct on field trip

Behl urd them caused a fracas as a group of boys and men rode a tram car. A patrol man restrained Hunt who was accused of misbehavior while urging others to follow orders. The crowd dispersed but Hunt faced detention as he could not guarantee his conduct.

St. Louis Iisa Jets Afarehell Thas St Louis Rif St Louie Thay Torasda Tupika Busnes Mark Hunt Behl Father Eh Roca Oran Muri Tallege T & Epochil Muiny Munt Cora Barnes

Italian cabinet crisis and Abyssinian green book debate

Rome Times correspondent reports a Cabinet crisis tied to the Abyssinian green book publication. The controversy centers on British communication about Boulen expedition and opposition figures, with criticism voiced in Parliament and warnings of a potential broad political crisis.

London Times Rome Abyssia Heitor

Real estate transfers involving multiple counties and lots

Real estate transfers recorded across Adams and other counties list Jennie S Croll conveying parcels to Martin Vandenberg and Rankin Mason transferring lots in Belteview and Metlsview additions, with several other parcel deeds and price details. The text also includes garbled trailing lines referencing a rail line and a St Louis convention.

Jennie S Croll Adams County Pennsylvania Martin Vandenberg Monroe Street Ritchie's Adas Blevas Albert St. Jordin Wahaunses County Frank B. Crocker Northwest Quarter Rankin Mason Sin Lane Jom A. Black Belteview David Lane Hoek Metlsview John B. Kak-me-ke M-qua-ta Jackson County Dean Bartlett

Washburn Exercises Highlight Evening Program

The Washburn academy concludes its exercises with rotating pieces including “The Helm of Law” by Cunninghamm and a second place recital “The Kitties of Polices.” Rev. Blakesley and Rev. Phipps of Manhattan deliver religious addresses this morning as class day activities near.

Matests Seritoca Bachiver Washburn Dt & O'Click Cunningiim Helm of Law Weir Goodne Ps. Bulstott de Blakesley Mr Phipps Minahattan

Charters Filed For McGee and Mercantile Company

The state reports charter filings for McGee and Mercantile Company with incorporators J A MeGee Crhert Te Mc Gee Bens and Robert Moto of Bouraville. Pennington Euwehill aiochetion fia filet article of interporetion lists directors Henry Maer Eatere 325 Jua n i Stewart and Kirby Biren of Austmt air. County records indicate charter actions taken with details incomplete.

McGee Dislipe Abd Mercantile Company Seueen J

Upchurch's New Office Workmen and Foreman Notes

Fragmented list of workers, masters, foremen, and financial roles. Mentions Detlev, Lewy, Hupen, and several unspecified duties. Indicates offers of free mending and a steam laundry service with a partial, unclear roster of names and titles.

Upchurch C. EE Taylors Lary Harry Foreman Uta Ferrets Ra Ford AL Leey Be Brown Culde Fide Watch Barrett Outehie-Watchy Drobafield A. Metotre O. Lewy A. Hupen

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