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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1896
Page
5
An old newspaper ad advertises various garments and straw goods with prices. It mentions boys and children straw items, white duck trousers, mothers' friend shirts, and a selection of valises and dress suit cases. Prices range from about 50 cents to several dollars, with notes on discounts and promotional offers. Some garbled text remains but the sale focus is clear.
Fireworks buyers arrive with a large stack of stock and very low prices at Furman’s, promoting special display deals. Don’s long wait to fill orders as 4 bell tones signal new stock and timing.
Fragmented OCR reports Mira Webber turns over husband Moe Webber to authorities after a Saturday dispute. The couple’s private quarrel, described in vague terms, ends with her saying she will not live with him again.
Miss Rowan’s father, a California actress’s adviser, and her daughter Lapelini Flowan faced a public challenge by Cornett. The contentious meeting was urged in a science-inspired context. The Saturday edition notes the dispute and Copp’s allegations as the family contends with the fallout.
Fragmentary report details bond refunding actions by the school board with Clerk Farnsworth and Charles teliiitt, noting bond payments and interest. Mentions Comptete sation and Moralign issues, along with several officials including Supetitvendert Stanley, Attorney Dawes, and Judge Auburn. mentions a New York physician referenced in context.
Col Whitley bolts from the Republicans citing departure from monetary principles. The letter argues the party has veered from its long held stance on money and protective policy, criticizing McKinley era leadership and urging preservation of party organization while removing its radical elements.
The Delphos Republican, a leading Kansas weekly, voices strong criticism of the St Joseph convention and the party platform. It asserts the platform offers only a vague medicine and urges readers to reject forced conformity on financial questions and college funding, insisting they will follow their own course.
A partially legible report details the Columbian Building sale at sheriff sale for 52300. A. Mead of Rutland Vermont purchased it, with 46190 of the price in cash and remaining balance noted as mortgage and bonds. The sale drew a crowd and the sheriff’s office reported bidding reaching around 52000 to 53000, with Mead announced winner at 47,000 after deductions.
St Louis June 2 reports the Browns trading Dick Cooley to Philadelphia for Tug Tarver and another player. The deal involves the Browns leaving Cooley at the Philadelphia club, with details unclear as the teams prepare the next game. Meanwhile legal cases in Frankfort proceed with appeals and death sentences under review.
Cincinnati reports the death of Democratic candidate Patrick McKeown who had been nominated for the June ballot and was preparing to campaign locally. Details remain unclear as officials confirm the loss and note investigative steps.
Saturday county conventions selected delegates to the state gathering. In multiple counties including Joukeen Cloud Republic Clary Gray Cortes Montgomery Ottawa and Safine delegates urged Calderhead. Many counties endorsed Calderhead with some unstructured results and a few立. The Jackson county convention backed Brateee and Tromrman for state posts as well. The Ottawa county slate opposed Calderhead while others supported him. Delegates to the state convention were instructed in several counties and the overall tone favored Calderhead for the gubernatorial slate with W. W. Martin named for lieutenant governor.
Fragmented article discusses Vincent of Clay Central and a political convention. It mentions a populine slate, concerns about campaign funding and voter conversion efforts, and calls for reform without endorsing any candidate. The piece hints at local party dynamics and the tension between reform and entrenched candidates.
John Flyndn, a Republican candidate for representative in Jackson, has built a local reputation across the county. He has served on the school board for twelve years and spent seven on other duties, maintaining a visible presence at party conventions and engaging in agricultural and community affairs.
Fragmentary OCR records show Ed Little's bolt followed by Thatof R W Tamer of Mankato and other names. A Kaneis Republican figure declares opposition to St Louis platform. fellow voices express support and confusion amid a wartime political backdrop.
In Atchison voters cast a decisive two thirds against indorsement of the St Louis platform. The Republican convention here drew a large crowd and featured strong speeches, highlighting party unity and local concerns.
A fragmented report notes Jolind and David Martin receiving endorsements as advocates in a silver platform debate. A resolution to diversify the rational platform failed by a voice vote, with 40 votes in St. Louis against. Two thirds of the date states favored free silver at 18 to L.
Cloud County Republicans convened on June 14 to set a slate endorsing renomination for incumbents while factions of the old guard voiced opposition. Delegates aligned behind Judge Sturgoe, with Henry Sacks promising to vote against Mo Kiil’y, signaling internal rifts over platforms and leadership.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Miss Willatt Makea and Anoganes, scattered names and events in Wales and Montreal. The piece references a sailor and several individuals including Mrs Hughes, Berta, and Alice Bel Wire, with unclear ties to a wider news item.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a man and woman involved in an alleged murder plot, an arrest, and a chaotic sequence of names and places. It references Helena Ment, Vinette, and others amid unclear actions and locations, with fragments hinting at a trial or police pursuit and violent acts.
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