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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1896

Page

2

Russell Out Free Silver Stance At Chicago Convention

A report from New York details William Ell Kuterel and others pressing for a Democratic Party line favoring gold. The text outlines opposition to free silver and argues for supporting the party's declaration toward gold at the Chicago convention.

Hoste Jane St Mussell Chicago Party Stennard Fla Wwe Whikeo New York Susy Flustan Sayar Parmer Doe Wenor William EL Kuterel New Rog- Makin Whitney Sauna

Fragmentary OCR note with political prep details

Fragmentary readable phrases describe political activity and training notes involving individuals like Bob Mitchell and local committees. The text references Beadyvwetera, Goree, Blagaenor, CHL, and a codrmundt context, but concrete actions, dates, or clear events remain unclear.

Liuis Benin Iitsen Bob Mitchell Horineteid Readess Blagaenor

Political party discord and platform conflicts teased

Fragmented OCR text shows Republicans facing internal divisions over platform stances and candidate support. Mentions of leadership figures, policy directions, and debates on alliances reflect a tense intra party exchange as factions seek influence ahead of ballots.

Adah Willian Thayerryan Wedding Ceremony Details

A 2nd Wed event honors Adah Willian Thayerryan and Mr At the Ineticat with guests including Gartner and Anishvan, amid a formal chapel toast. The ceremony featured notable attendees such as the United States consul and local dignitaries, with receptions and remarks concluding the nuptial rites.

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Condeneed Testimony Report From Rural Hearing

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a two year period and testimony by Dr. kines Newies sd onvery. Mentions a case in Raiwinsvile Mas with an incident and actions tied to a local street and family items. Summary focuses on the muddled statements and region related place names.

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Fraudulent treasury swindle exposed in Neosho scheme

A Neosho fraud case centers on a swindler claiming secret agent status of President Cleveland to bilk the treasury. He used forged letters and envelopes, charging initiation fees of 20 dollars while promising illegitimate annual returns, with Washington officials cited as backers to coax victims.

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Sensation at Vale as Rev Twitchell sparks uproar

A Yale campus disturbance followed Rev. Joanpa Twitchell’s remarks at a Woolsey memorial ceremony. His attack on General Robert E Lee drew loud reactions, with authorities noting the exchange but no disciplinary action taken.

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Killed Two Robbers in Clark’s Shibon Night

A Chicago report describes a fatal confrontation at Clark’s shibon where he shot two robbers aiming to rob the tavern. Clark wounded one assailant fatally and the other with nonlethal or minor injuries before police arrived. The incident ends with Clark and attendants surviving the shootout as investigators assess the scene.

Chicago Clark Shibon Aml White Chunk Fender Clark Ming Maroney Bert Bry

Money for Agricultural Colleges Approved

Acting Recruiting officer cites approval of a requisition to the treasury for 28,000 dollars for agricultural and mechanical colleges in the United States. Funds apply to the fiscal year 1898 97. unclear later text mentions electric fan motets and a person named A. Lees in Kansas.

Washington Jueff Trier Stine Treasury Avery Morell

Collapse at Brighton Hotel Kills Five and Injures Seventeen

Fire at the three story Brighton Hotel in San Francisco destroys the building at Pitch Siert and Mint avenue. Five dead, seventeen injured as ruins trap workers. Fire engines extinguish flames after debris catch.

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Fitzpatrick Letter Misread Aids Republican Strategy

A tarnished facsimile outlines Beaune Kansas readers in June expressing support for gold and silver currency, opposing campaign silence, and urging McKinley and Patrick. The State Journal notes a misquoting of Fitzpatrick of Latine, a Chautauqua County lawyer and politician, in a St Louis interview.

Beaune Kan Spechal St. Lovie Kangos McKintey Saline County Dale Obhenrdis Sac Beam Pitzpathick Turovgs State Journal Fitepatrick Pixpatrick Stat Journal Louis Stiten Chauteuqua County Republi Junelek

Fragmented World News From June Dispatches

A jumble of dated items from Chicago to Ohio and New Orleans reports transportation bonds, expo plans, and civic meetings. Mentions Southern Pacific, Omaha Expoitation, and a 500 900 dollar sum, with notes on yellow fever in Cuba and Crete turmoil. Includes a tornado aftermath in St Louis and a Polon Boat club event.

Chicago Ohio Southwestern New Southern Pacific Newark New Orleans New Orleans For Saner Ronelves Fula Atlantic Pacific New York St Louis Polon Boat Club

Pious World Tour Of Two Methodist Bishops

The article outlines Bishop Joyce Starta and Bishop Hartzell’s planned foreign missions. Starta’s around the world expedition aims to organize conferences in Korea China and Japan with stops in Tokyo and Shanghai, then through northern China and western China before returning to Japan and then home via India Jerusalem Cairo Paris and London. Bishop Hartzell leads Africa mission work across Liberia and the Kougy region with about 45 stations, journeying for roughly two years to reach interior posts, using caravan routes and river travel where needed.

Ta Methodist Church Acia William Force Asia Repious Korea China Japan Tokyo Riehup Joter Hig Armel Cso Doyer St Sleeighal Aed Trip Carrim Berbarons Jane Indiia Jerusalem Tema Cairo Paris London Hartzell Daylor Africa Liberia Kougy Hartrell Manyhousande Miléa Erida Bishop Taylor

Free silver in Ohio leads to slim field for state ticket

In Columbus on June 2 3 delegates converge for the Democratic state convention. Silver men Thurman and McConville lead five silverites with a potential majority as talks center on who presides and who attends as delegates at large J R Meleth W Thurmes and J W Bodwalter named among national delegates while ex Governor Campbell pending a possible delegate spot and W Taylor eyed as temporary chair.

Columbus Theastre Alen W. Thurman McConville J R. Meleth Cinchinati Aires W. Thurmes J. W. Bodwalter Springhead Campbell Thaw Taree Wgold Churina P Ceveland Déleembe Taylor

Harmony in New York Democratic Convention Preview

A Hortonelike Albany dispatch notes the June 22 to be a busy Democratic convention in Syracuse with harmony expected between Tamman and State Democrats. Key figures include Boyd Thacher and Geichaitimin, while Shepherd Deromerats from Brooklyn are not contested.

David B U Rowell Bo Flower Edward Murphy W. G Whitney Frederick BR Coudertor Chartes Fairchild Boyd Thacher Sd Brooklyn

Indiana for Matthews and Free Silver Delegates Rally

Ambiguous notes describe Indiana gathering for Matthews with Free Silver delegates, predictions of 1200 Lis delegates from Indianapolis, and candidates like Rhively of South Hendry. Convention dates, platform work, and selection of district delegates are referenced amid party organization efforts.

Indianayatie Barry Vilvet Indianapolis Abe Grenpectstein Rhively South Hendwy Free Aliver Man van Melonard Plymouth Seretis Marthe Cileage Matthews Ani Aitver Isswe Pry Benatores Turple Voorhers Inder McCabe Supreme Court Vi Menaer Mt Vernon

Unscrupulous Health Tonic Promises Strength and Purity

An advertisement claims a tonic called IT IS A SUPERB TONIG exerts a wonderful influence in strengthening the body by driving impurities through the channel. It guarantees health and strength from its use. The text lists names and prices, including a line about Lyash Draggeate at 81.00 per bettin.

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Prohibition Parties Split Over Silver and Platform

Fragmentary OCR notes show Prohibitionists breaking with narrow line, Arkansas group joining broad gauge Republicans, while the ninth district nominating Jommyers prompts debate on coinage and party support. References to silver policy and shifts in official committees indicate ongoing factional rifts.

Austin TES Gilutw Dain Prohibition Party Little Ark Ark Proibitionists Arkansas Bks Ising Soverior

Pilgrims to Canton Meet Gov McKinley on Arrival

About 500 Muskingum county residents rode a special train to Canton on June 2. Delegations from Zanesville and Direeden joined, with Congressman H. Van Voorhis presenting to Gov. McKinley. Officials and guests praised the governor amid cheering crowds and discussions of Republican leadership.

Canton Muskingum County Zanesville Direeden H. van Voorhis McKinley McKindey Custonic M.A. Hanns Fred Great H. Etay Evans Tennessee Sylvester Everett Cleveland National Amittee Myron T. Herries Mre Meiniey W. H. Sherbourne Heeton Honry Evans Fred Fred Grant Mon Grant Judie Wayindre Sat Francisco

A Strange Garden Tale of Chickens and a Rooster

An ornate fragment describes a chaotic scene in a chicken coop with a librarian-like narrator and a rooster named in a rural New York setting. The piece blends gardening, village life, and a comic chase as villagers react to the dramatic events.

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