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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1896

Page

2

Democrats Push Platform at National Convention

The Democratic convention debates bimetalism and monetary policy while seeking unity across states. Delegates from New York and other regions voice support for a reform agenda, including protection of tariffs and a strong fiscal plan. The document cites Cleveland era policy, urges rapid adoption of new principles, and outlines party strategy for upcoming elections.

Boots Democratic Party Frewdeut Cleveland Piertiedhir Sonihehl Sordaniar Eki Flower Chicas Democratic Republica York Tiels Tia Gianna Suleer

Labor aims to mobilize labor vote at Republican convention

A frustrated overview notes labor headquarters preparing to mobilize support for the Democratic side during the Republican convention era. It cites Secretary Treas urer John Litt ers and others predicting a united effort to sway working-class voters, with emphasis on labor’s campaign actions and platform contrasts.

Hobart to Visit Mac and Canton Invitation

Hobart accepts an invitation to go to Canton next Saturday. Carton, in June, reports Major Merinwy inviting Garrett A. Hobart of Patereon to attend the Canton event. The plan foreshadows civic duties and possible reconfiguration of the executive committee with Gilbert and Everett mentioned in connection to prominent roles.

Canton Carton Majer Merin Garrett A. Hotert Patereon Sepubhican Civic Dedies Mark Hannahaw Clevelana Sylvester Eyerett Clemland

Rock Island Special Train to Bethon Sunday June 24

Public notice promotes a Rock Island special train to Bethon on Sunday June 24 offering $150 for the round trip. The ad claims it pleases the readers and mentions Peerlew Steam Laundry at 182 and 114 W. sth.

Rock Island Béuthon Wade Peerlew

Bland Endorsement Dominates Texas Democratic Convention

Austin June 1 An endorsement of Bland for president and a silver platform was the core outcome of yesterday's Democratic convention, with delegates instructed to back Bland regardless of any Tyrelist government actions. The event ended after a tense debate, a large crowd reaction, and endorsements shaping party unity.

Austin Tex Bland Heine United States Clalferma Bean Richard Blond Fehl Col Lanhedi Nersolf Blau Reewinas Bailey Chilton Texas Armu- Trent Tyk Wiens Mets

Howel Jones Idea Links Park Memorial in Kansas City Letter

A mis read letter from Topeka describes a plan to honor the Battle of the Blue in 1804 with a national scenic park. It argues the project should reflect natural scenery and local history, with Kansas City and Missouri readers urged to weigh in on the memorial and its funding.

Rane Topeka Authee Fetter Katsik Tee Eline Lewin Chen Kansas City Missouri

Fragmented ad and notices mix in early 20th century text

A garbled page segment lists various items including patent medicines such as Bucksin Arnica Salve and Speaks Wash, with claims of curing skin eruptions and sores. It mentions a fire damaging Kansas town, a national convention, and travel offers by Accounting Trust Co, all in a jumbled dated format.

Buckisn Arnica Salve Shoefe K. Fortafe i K. Jones Fish Kansas

Daisy the Emblem and Silver Symbol Copyright Claim

A June Washington report notes a design called the Daisy emblem or silver symbol with a four-digit center, filed for patent and copyright. The design, linked to party adherents, faces patent office review and potential adoption at a forthcoming convention to serve as a national emblem of the Republican banner from coast to coast.

Washington Patent Office Outoru Atlantic Pacific

Large American Boiler Shipped to New York City

A gigantic steam boiler, claimed the largest in the United States, arrived in New York destined for the New York Steam Heating Company. Weighing about 0 tons with a 40 foot circumference, it was built in Warren, Pennsylvania by the Edgar Biller company, to produce around 10,000 horsepower. It required four horses to pull from Port Wiel Street to Bey and Gren, with local buildings and track routes noted as the conveyance path.

Pennsylvania New York New York Steam Heating Company United States Mystie Boller Edgar Biller Ceramany Warren, Pal

No Asphalt Monopoly on Barbadoes Island Rival to Trinidad

Bridgetown Barbados June 25 report notes Harvadors? sugar era ending as asphalt deposits attract investors. Following discovery of asphalt pitch deposits, shipments head to the United States with American capital. Barber Asphalt Company of New York controls major deposits and pricing. The New York and Bermuda company controls asphalt deposits in Virginia, but extraction costs remain high.

Barbadoes Island Trinidad Bridgetown Barbadoes Key West Harvadors United States Beiog Bartadoes

Memorial Day in Frederick Maryland Star Spangled Banner

Citizens of Frederick Maryland honor Key's memory with a patriotic ceremony titled Patio Port. A parade to the cemetery featured a flag ceremony and addresses by local figures as veterans laid flowers and wreaths. Readings referenced Mary Pickersgill and the Star Spangled Banner salute with patriotic songs and community speakers.

Frederick Q Key Baltimore Iniwe Preilesiele Francia Isitore Ty Polter McKenge Famme Cerner Ranch Scott Key Mary Tuster Marelanl Maryland

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Restored Health

A reader describes years of heart trouble with breathlessness chest pain and digestive issues. The piece touts Dr Miles Heart Cure and related remedies as restoring health and recommends contacting M E Davis for more information.

Nebraska Miles’ Sutmrods Fogi Stans Triod Miles Stiles Lassen Miles Reraelleg M. Edward Kine Cannon Prem Ph Boa Dart Miftzar Mearees

Stage Lights and New Plays Dominate Boston Theater Season

Annie Myers and Mountjoy Walker join Castle Square Opera Company in Boston as Caliph and other stars prepare for a new season. Seventeen productions, including Colonel Bob and Priby in Australia, are announced with adds and rumors about cast changes, while Bowery themes and English language notes thread through reviews and industry chatter.

Garsmencon Pringle Repartory Annie Myers Mountjoy Walker Castle Square Oper Company Boston Sothsro Wiltos Lackaye Bob Ata Virginia J. J. Buckley Obie Ber Margaret Mather Stine Courtlands Palmer Plantat Cone Harry Macdoroush Pony ALM Palmer WA. Tees Priby Australia Ren Fi Baxie Raith Crand Bartley McCahon S Peak S Island Harries Staley Willam J. Pascoe John Ho Armstrong Charles Brooker Tiarry Browning Louis Browning Nathaniel Hartwie

Fragmented historic notes spark clumsy city chatter

A garbled compilation of sensational lines from multiple papers mentions Seultio and Tacote, a Chicago convention hall mishap, jokes about Chienga, and New York’s slow pace in 1000 era discourse. It reads as a collage of unreliable tidbits rather than a coherent event.

Seultio Tacote Fascina News Chives Miémiy St Louis Post Chicaisy Corvention Hall Gohairhus HS Loule Chienga Chicam St Louis New York Grant Minnespolis

Royal robes and royal travel amid imperial rumors

Royal robes and royal travel rumors swirl around Prince Eugene son of King Orait TE of Sweden and Norway as he journeys under the name Count Rosendal. Reports mention the German emperor and Empress Foxbricl with limited ceremony for economy. Rumors also tie the young queen of Bollend to Prince Bernant Henry of Sais-Mai ninged amid speculative gossip. The imperial family reportedly owns 30 palaces across various duchies. Queen Victoria's Riviera trip costs are noted at around 25:00.

Eugene Orait TE Sweden Norway Rosendal Emnoml Waa Hia Foxbricl Quee Bollend Hersif Bernant Henry Sais-Maininged Dugeizi Queen Victoria Rivierm Sancnial ii

Fragmented ad prose with misspellings and misprints

A garbled passage from an old newspaper ad section discusses the value of advertisements and timing, urging care in placing notices. It contains numerous misspellings and unclear lines about readers and the press, reflecting a damaged OCR result.

Suit Over a Dead Hippogryph to Be Decided in Grand Forks Court

A suit over a petrified “petrifaction” body, seized from a farm near Warren, North Dakota, after being brought from Crookston, Minnesota, faces grand jury court action. The mass, claimed to be a fossilized body over five feet long and weighing about 200 pounds, is alleged to be the remains of a Fresch vusaser named Prert Lecount, shot by an Englishman while guiding Eyelanmon to Pemblia 20 years ago.

Grand Forks Court Grand Forks N. D Crookston Minn George LP. McPherin Minto Warren Prert Lecount

Three Evangelists Secure Free Rail Pass by Prayer

In Pittsburg on June 31, three evangelists prayed in public to a soulless corporation for tickets to Philadelphia. They reportedly failed to secure one after offering money, but continued praying and held a praise service thanking divine aid as railroad officials considered their request.

Pittsburg Soulless Corporation Paar Liseierp Onerman Dulttaore Philadel Aa Maney Bee Pomiuner Jone de Ford Slugiis Evans

Unclear OCR fragment on military actions and letters

Fragmentary account from Topeka dated reports mentions General Shelby, a brass howitzer, a battery and a letter revealing whereabouts. Text is garbled, with names and places partially legible, including Topeka Kansas and Red River Louisiana.

Carlisle and Bicycles at the Treasury

The Secretary orders a stable built in the Treasury basement to house bicycles for clerks. Corridors converted into bicycle stalls with wheels lined up, desks replaced by racks, and work periods from 9 to 4. The basement now resembles a bicycle quarter benefiting staff transit.

The Treasury Washington Tenaury Bae Busine Storks Tressury

Senator Trhs offers U S Senate bid in Laurens rally

A scrambled notice from Laurens announces a senatorial candidate seeking the United States Senate. The document details a national convention train to Chicago, delegates and speakers, a large Democratic gathering, and notices for attire, travel, and reservations. It mentions Pullman sleepers and dining cars for attendees and lists newly elected union officers, with various names and roles.

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