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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1896
Page
1
The Notification Committee informs Major Molinley of his nomination and Meixleys voices full approval of the platform while stressing the issue of parliamentary matters. The document, dated June 1, outlines committee actions, party support, and the public duties of leadership within a heated political context.
The case concerns Mutyane and Mulvane with a court revoking a receivership. Officials indicated a possible return of funds if the Cupia company is aided and a total debt around 85 000 with 25 000 principal plus interest. Mulvane has twenty days to act as judges consider circuit court action. An offer by Judge San Beret set aside the receiver appointment on condition Stoney be paid.
Henry Clews reports Wall Street sympathy with the St Louis platform while warning the silver issue's aftermath. The letter argues the gold plank victory reflects market forces, not party glory, and forecasts cautious recovery as currency and treasury risks are reassessed.
Mills close across the Pittsburgh area as 15 000 to 26 000 workers face unemployment. Kept open is the ruby works while rolling mills and other plants halt for seven weeks. The industry faces a 6 month scale and potential more layoffs if a new agreement fails.
The advance guard of the silver movement committee reaches Chicago and opens headquarters at the Sherman house. Ex-Congressman T. Towle of Jefferson City, Mo., secretary, says the storm center of the silver move is transferred to Chicago. Senator Barris of Tennessee chairs the committee and will preside over the convention. John W. Teilison from Alabama, C. Thoms, and other members arrive this evening. Prominent Democrats including Governor Stone of Missouri and ex-Speaker Crisp of Georgia attend.
Cleveland area stockholders of the Akron and Columbias Railway company debate the possible removal of President Brice amid a reported plan to transfer control. Company officials in the city deny authentication of the report and offer no confirmation of Brice’s ouster. Elizabeth Bryan, widow of Judge Stran Bryan and mother of ex congressman W J Bryan, dies at about 60 years in Salem. Gustave Humile dies of dropsy in Mermett Street residence. funeral held this afternoon.
Senator Peffer returns home amid discussion of a national fusion with Dubois seen as hostile to populism. He argues for a united effort with silver Republicans and Populists to defeat the gold standard, highlighting the influence of party leaders, mining interests, and Chicago as a political focal point. He considers Ferdinand Teller as a potential unify candidate if a common platform emerges.
Ex‑Onminizin pen Snyder predicts a strong Populist showing in Kansas. He tells Topeka and State Journal reporters that the party can carry the state with at least two dozen seats, pledges a silver plank, and cites Lewelling as a leading gubernatorial ally. He notes Petersito is favored in the Second district and summarizes convention hopes.
The president plans to depart Washington tomorrow for Gray Gables to resume the rest of his trip. He will travel by rail to Jersey City and board Benasciety’s private yacht Oneida, then proceed by water to Gray Gables. Arrangements ensure a quiet journey with private secretaries Teuber and Lamput accompanying him as far as New Jersey.
Morning sale by Sheriff Mepley lists multiple lots auctioned to various buyers. Notable transfers include Lot 144 Gracie Street to G M Noble for 850, Lot 123 Van Buren to Geo M Noble for 320, and several Kentucky Avenue parcels in Highind Park added to John R Wright for 35 100. Additional property on Quincy Street to W K Boed for about 36 100.
Josephine Jefferson daughter of Charles Jefferson and Harriet Jefferson married Wh Rolf son of Wh. Rolf, Cambridge scholar, in a ceremony conducted by Rev Dr. Pyor Feil River. About sixty guests attended including Joseph Jefferson son of the actor. The couple will reside in Concord, Massachusetts where Rolf recently built a house.
Weather observer Jennings reports persistent rains making harvest impossible in nearly all counties except the extreme south. Weeklong temperatures ran below normal in eastern and central divisions with crops damaged by worms in some areas. Western districts show Inch heavy rain affecting corn and fruit stands, while southern counties report hopper damage and uncertain yields.
Weather bulletin notes warm and dry conditions with a few scattered clouds across regions. Forecasters expect mild afternoon temperatures in the eastern area while the western sections report clearer skies. Colorado shares pleasant, clear weather, while nearby New Mexico and Texas experience similarly mild conditions.
Bay City reports a violent disturbance during a Polish Catholic funeral as two Poles fought and a pistol was fired. The melee interrupted services led by Father Meatkownd, with sisters tending to injuries and the church briefly disrupted.
In Wilkes Barre Pa a deadly mine collapse entombs many workers after a cave in at the TWIT shaft. Rescue efforts and medical teams battle debris and dangerous conditions as authorities report the number of dead or injured and a long effort to reach survivors.
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