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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1896
Page
2
Local page note shows a brief endorsement for a presidential candidate. It names the supporter and the favored candidate, with minimal surrounding details. The item functions as a short political endorsement notice.
A fragmentary report describes Taubeneck leading a faction at a Populist and Republican convention. It notes a split among populists and Republicans, mentions key figures and committees, and cites statements about preserving the republic and opposing moneyed interests. The piece references Denver Denver names and Chicago figures in a heated political clash.
The fragment discusses political intrigue and intrigue over a ticket named by silver men, with references to a strong party line and national interest. It notes public support and opposition, mentioning individuals such as Mekinsey and Hed Wailer, and frames the affair as a broad business matter affecting the country and supporters.
New York June report states Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll was expelled from the Arde Ley Casino due to religion. The Adney Caging club, involved in a 200 member event, challenged the action. The expelled figure was asked to resign, and a subscription check was returned as the name was not accepted. Club members attempted to avoid the decision, claiming his name had been dropped earlier.
June report credits Turner and Mowbray as anarchist organizers commissioned by the Federation of Labor in New York. Gompers presides as federation head while Turner and Mowbray plan to organize workers for the federation, with background on their origins and roles. The piece notes personal property and a property value of 8606.04 and mentions a local retail setting and transportation details.
A flood of telegrams from Colorado to Oregon cheers Senator Henry M. Teller for backing silver. Merchants, politicians, and citizens nationwide pledge support, denounce the gold standard, and urge him to stay firm as silver advocates hail his stand and call for unity within the party.
A local committee of Fifteen tax supporters pursued subscriptions for the Reunion and Fat Festival. They reported limited talk with Frank Long of the Commercial, while Gervwald’s group indicated Lege did not intend to subscribe. Subscriptions included 25 from J Groves and others like Brown & Cola. A private military company named Royal Brigade, led by Lieutenant Partoryer, with Captain Howet Jones and officers Todd Irgraham and Wallace Thompson, prepared tents and uniforms. The Royal Brigade, including privates Earl McFarland to George Mitchel, are awaiting expedited uniforms from Adjutant General Fy Hie. The storm threatened on vestry day morning as the company returned home.
The Missouri State Chairman urges measured action in state politics, arguing for deliberate steps and caution before pursuing rapid changes. The statement frames governance as steady, methodical work rather than rushed reforms.
A. Rexelle, chair of the People's Party in Minsgurd, asserts the Populists will not back a free silver president and will not disband to join the Democrats. He says the national committee remains firm on its platform demanding broader Populist doctrine, while Democrats could gain Populist aid only if they concede more demands. The Populist chairmen press for unity but warn the core platform must be expanded to attract Populist support.
Miss Olga Huta from Alaska attends the Prats institute in Brooklin to study homemaking, cooking and domestic economies. The program aims to uplift northern Alaskan women, teaching sewing, cooking and household arts to prepare them for self sufficiency and to spread improved practices back home.
The Rev William C Tick reappraises biblical mastery, able to recite every New Testament chapter and most Old Testament passages in precise order or reverse, a talent shown to incredulous audiences. Born in Pulnaki county Kentucky on December 9, 1407, he rose to local renown through persistent, edge-of-civil life ministry and public demonstrations.
Fragmentary OCR text describes railroad rate notices and schedule details with several dates, places, and names obscured. The garbled lines mention departures and returns in July and May, locations like Colurnds Sipricns and Pavlle Of, and a theme of freight and passenger movements. Missing clear events or conclusions.
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