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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1896

Page

8

Rock Staid Route Cotage The Summer of 16

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Great Rock St. Aotis United Amer Meebinis Denver Col Annus Meeilie National Dotentional Maninniathon Bufelo Democratic Rational Ottvertion Chikches Christian Bindeavar Prushbetyn BC Aniusoimvention Bastise Milwaslore Wir Pempleé Party Hatieial Ayer Leia Wetional Emampeneur GA. Fe St Paw Miu Dathe Saye Roth Cornec Pirst Kansa Aye A. M, Fuller

Populists Debating Nomination for Congress At Large

The Populist party faces internal conflict over nominating a candidate for congressman at large on the party ticket. Chairman Breidenthal publicly seeks a candidate while noting Jerry Fimimen is reluctant, and hints that others like Streoneon and Lewallinge may be considered. The piece names local figures and districts, reflecting jockeying for the nomination and future House races.

John W. Hreidenthal Populiet Central Taiher Dim Jerry Fimimen Lone Iso Than Breidenthal Jerry Streoneon Latae Ture Harris Corstresinan Wits Neosho E . Stron W

Judges Salaries Fall Short of Appropriation

The district judges of Kanvas face a shortfall in their monthly salaries as appropriations are exhausted. State Audit Cole notes the deficiency and attempts to authorize vouchers to delay payments until funds are replenished. The total deficiency is 30,457.

Juders Kanvas Inia Orestrirss Coutts Cole

GILEESONW Hopes and Hia Nomination Debate Rises

Delegates back a nomination while rapid developments in the western divisions strain the judiciary. Governor Murrill moves after passage of the act, as northern department factions weigh Pepatiat fusic support and a possible shift in party balance ahead of the nomination.

Juder Dnp Purser Besant Aieimine Aes Wayhye Ton Murrill bin Anh Fopu

Peters Interceded For Him and Reformatory Sentence

A chaotic report notes Peters interceded for a prisoner named Fred Pratt who faces removal from the reformatory. Pratt, convicted of grand larceny in Clay County, was sentenced to a term of one year and a day, later moved to the reformatory where health concerns are cited and Governor Morison may commute a sentence. The piece also mentions a Hillis County Populist delegation backing David Rathbone as their party nominee.

UF Ae David Rathbone Eille County Rathbone Haye City Diex Hillis County Chatring Reformatory Board Pratt Reformatory Venience Mor Chelmes Pole Court Scopodhnan Stevens Im Marshall Topeke Sonrenten Tet Jones Murphy Maret Boon Ae The Philosophical Society Bud" Perryman Irene Urde Stockton A. I Jones Marahalls Paul Treey Gearrard Law Topeia Vieltwen Knights of Pyttilas Takire F Sixth Kunsia Pho Bette Meretor Amd Hrenk Maclennan Atull Proprieter State Journal Dell Kelzer Wert Cabets Ostertown Neurd Marshells Kunaas Ciy Martin Luther Rte Guemin

Wessean Fly and Wheat Destruction Reported in Michigan

Reports describe widespread destruction of the wheat crop across Michigan and the Midwest attributed to a feynin fauna. Observers warn that at least half the crop may be ruined, with effects extending into southern regions and beyond.

Michigan Detroit

Fragmented Snapshots as City News Contradicts Parade

A jumble of town notices reports a parade, band performances, and court delays with scattered details. Mentions topeka events, public proceedings, temperance meetings, and local personalities provide a snapshot of daily life and civic activity.

Collingsworth Runs a Hotel in Abbe City

Collingsworth and Mrs Collingsworth run a bustling hotel in Abbe City, famed for hospitality and stories of travel and table chatter. The couple, well known in Larned and surrounding towns, promote community life and anticipate local baseball success with the Larned tree ball club.

Collingsworth

Singing Cure Promises Relief From Catarrh By Eye Treatment

In Topeka a physician reports a patient cured of chronic catarrh after applying medicine to the eyes instead of the stomach. The woman, long plagued by symptoms, improved after starting eye-based therapy and later resumed singing with a natural voice.

Topeka Sheefirat Yast Imishe Teie Fit Seth Hill Press SoeineTs Kass Avenue Munyon Munryan Piles Piles, Heuratgis, Antnie Munya Arab Street Philadelphia

Historic Deed Unearthed in Hartford by Jefferson Davis

A document unearthed in Hartford, Connecticut, is described as a deed by Jefferson Davis transferring land at Morper’s Ferry in 1817 to the father and uncle of Wit tard and Goupy. Wizard C. Gouon, a local resident, is noted in connection with the discovery made on May 2.

Hartford Conn C. Gouon Hile Jeffrreen Davie Tranefer Ind Morper's Ferry

Niagara power contract extends wheel pits power plant

Simith & Co of Chicago announced a Niagara Falls power contract extension for the Niagara Putts Power Company. The deal, worth between 750 000 and 1 000 000, covers new dynamo gear and parts of the power output, with construction by Shuth & Co of Chicago and adjustments for improved transmission to Buffalo and nearby areas.

Simith & Co Chicago Niagara Falls Niskura Putts Power Company Shuth & Co Chiczes Abe Hiufinio

Mote Vanishes From Topeka Baseball Club

A Topeka baseball club hire, Mote, left town after bonding debt issues and a police arrest in Colorado Springs. He boarded a Santa Fe bound for Pueblo but was stopped by Puebla police and detained briefly before being allowed to proceed.

Tokowing T. Mote Topeka Colorado Springs Pueblo Santa Fe Puebla Balt

Double Tragedy in Los Angeles: Attorney England Kills Wife

Charles M. England, a young East Los Angeles attorney, murdered his wife in their home and killed himself. Found today, England had faced forgery charges and had allegedly indicated his intent in letters before the fatal acts. The incident leaves two bodies and a cloud of unanswered questions.

Lns Angeles Charles M. England Los Angeles England Arbatisis Plate & Anort

Bank President Dow Arrested on Bank Misappropriation Indictments

Denver reports that Atay 21 C H Dow, president of the Commercial National Bank, failed in the panic era and was arrested on charges of misappropriating bank funds and filing false government reports. Sidney Beeering, Chicago investor, also indicted for taking 14,000 from the bank via almost worthless securities. Federal authorities declined to comment. Dow’s connections to Miller Hernin Co and a controversial loan are cited as context.

Denver C. H H. Dow Commercial National Bank Bin Tie Sidney B Eeing Tabler Company Chicago Jiniler Dow Miller Hernin Company Miller Knowiodee United States Attorney General Districh Johnson Stdle

McKinley Band Wagon Welcomes Quay and Platt

In Cleveland on May 21 at McKinley headquarters in Mt. Tianna Major, PF Dick mused about Quay visiting McKinley in Canton. The exchanges imply invitations and seating on the McKinley band wagon for Quay and Platt, though text is garbled.

Platt McKinley Cleveland Mt. AL

LILACS FROM UTAH Graceful Advertising of Zion lands

May 21 Rio Grande Western general superintendent arrived in Aspen with Assistant General Passenger Agent George W. Heintz. The event distributed lilac souvenirs to a crowd of several hundred at the depot. Other notes mention harbor debates in Washington and a measured lantern height of 235 feet with gallery at 352 feet. Also reports on Bond fraction, Mull incident, and DeWitt's Little Early Risers urged.

Land of Zion Aspen Rio Grande Western Road George W. Heintz Mormon Bet Grands Land of Flowers Enein Cer Holger

Excursion East to Pittsburg and Washington Fares

Travel notices advertise low fares from St Louis to Pittsburg via Vandalia Pennsylvania Short Lines on May 2 6 28 and June 6 7 for Prohibition National Convention and North Atlantic Society events plus trips to Washington DC on July 4 and 6 7 for Christian Endeavor conventions detailing schedules and routes. The notice cites Geo W Stansfield 632 Kansas age as an organizer contact.

Pittsburg Washington Vandalia Pennsylvania St. Louis Mey Washington, D. C Christan Endeavor Stunner A. G. BP Ags. Bt. Douse

Hires Root Beer at Home Promises Pleasures and Health

An obscure ad style note touts making HIRES Root Beer at home, claiming pleasure and health in a bottled beverage context. The fragment mentions Mey The Chahine and M04 snip, with unclear references to ingredients or steps. The readable portion centers on a nostalgic homemade soda premise rather than a complete recipe.

Hires Rootbeer

A Successful Year Por the Associated Press Dividend 10 Percent

At the annual AP stockholders meeting yesterday 742 of 1,009 shares were represented. The board’s report for the year ending December 31, 1895 notes profits rising from 781 to 418 and stockholders increasing from 106 to 33k. Revenue exceeded expenses with a strong surplus, enabling a 10 percent dividend on the principal of the guarantee fund. The board praised progress toward the Associated Press mission and discipline of administration by newspapers nationwide.

Associated Press Chicago

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