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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1896
Page
5
A fragmented OCR piece describes Kansas Zephyrs and figures John Brown and Simpson amid a long, chaotic campus program. It references lectures, poetry, and debates, noting speakers, places like Topeka, and a focus on philosophy and American ideals within a crowded 19th century event.
An early 20th century advertisement touts “Spring Medicines” and “Blood Purifiers” as cures for nerves and muscles, promoting digestion aids like Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets and Digepepsin. It claims these pills digest food rapidly to prevent sour stomachs and fortify the stomach, urging readers to mail for a product brochure.
Fragmented clerical and political notes report Lena Wolcott ignored in resolutions at a May 12 state gathering. Amendments condemn him as a threat to Colorado’s people while Senator Tetler’s authority is challenged. The California Populists back Rhodes and a broader platform pushes woman suffrage and government ownership. Miscellany covers anti mission plots, looting of a British mission, and varied notices about social events and tickets.
John Breidenthal dominates the Populist state committee as he shapes the ticket for congressman Jerry Simpson and the gubernatorial nominee. He discusses national and state alignments, the St Louis convention, and potential nominees Caldwell and Nebraskan senator, while signaling plans to resist chairmanship despite pressure.
A fragmented 19th century correspondence excerpt shows Chairman Breidemihel confident about campaign strength and nominations. He stresses extensive personal outreach to state and local committees and keeps volunteers connected to headquarters. The text emphasizes robust party organization despite garbled lines and critical details.
A jumble of local items notes Alvin Bonin visiting family at 825 Monret and the Good Literature Reading circle meeting at Mrs John Dolmen's home. Several residents attend the funeral of Mrs B. P. Kistler, with details of visitors, a birthday celebration, a bicycle accident on Kansas Avenue, and property damage at Mrs Scholl’s home. Local ads promote saddles, sundries, groceries, and dental services at nearby shops.
A two story barn at Exfteenth and Washington streets on Joseph Reed's Place was blown apart by a heavy wind last evening. Three horses and a cow in stalls were in the barn but survived, though one injured. The structure was torn to pieces, most of it landing about 109 feet away.
Parsons Crystal ice company contracts with an eastern Brit representative for a 20 ton daily plant. Location planned near central pore. project cost about 3900 dollars. Mr Lethe to benefit Friday evening.
A Topeka note outlines a three day gathering at Garfield Park with Marshall's Band, Knights of Py thine, Rathbone Sisters, and a parade. Visitors from across the state expected, railroads offering favorable rates. Program centers on concerts, receptions, and addresses by officials including Mayor Fellows and General Carnahan. Committees, headquarters, and social events detailed. Frenc promotional efforts cited for local merchants.
A jumble of items from Topeka society and city life. Mentions John Wilkerson and Billies, jail reports, hospital furniture arrivals for Santa Fe, street lighting installations, weather chatter, officials buying a horse and buggy, and various public notices. Includes theater management shifts, Salvation Army activity, and local church visits. Reports on festivals, livestock interests, orchard canker control, and circus scaffolding near Parkhurst-Devie Mercantile.
A wind storm tore through Ringling Brow Circus in Tindioy on May 6 trapping about 5,000 spectators inside the big top. Twenty elephants escaped, trampling and injuring several as crowds fled. The herd was rounded up outside the tent but refused to return, causing a panic that delayed reopening.
Fragmented OCR outlines a political plan for uniting behind a single candidate in the Thirty-Fifth district race. Mentions candidates Dreger Jones Hughes and potential meetings to coordinate strategy and support across local groups.
The May 13 Alma report notes a grand jury session of one week returning true bills against nine defendants. Indictments range from three to twenty-seven counts each, averaging about 27 counts. Details reference W. R. Cannon and Kansas Avenue Topeka Crete with various feeds and events surrounding the case.
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