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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1896
Page
2
A city cloak house advertises bold discounts on ladies and men union suits in gray, ecru, and natural wool, with sale prices well below former values. It also promotes beaver and astrakhan jackets, boucles, satin linings, Dresden ribbons, leather goods, purses, chatelaine bags, and neckwear at deep weekly specials.
The Czar has mobilized extensive forces across Windivastock, with reports indicating more than 112,000 troops under arms ready for action. Military planners assess potential escalation and regional tensions rise as defenses tighten.
From San Francisco November 1 a British note expresses unease at Chinese steamer reports of Russian troop movements in Primorak and Manchurian waters. A Hong Kong press source notes 22,000 armed men in Asia, Port Arthur engineers, and calls for a full British government investigation of the matter.
A fragmented account recalls Cockrell asserting Democratic loyalty to ancient principles and urging return to core values. References mention his role on an executive committee and a national convention. the report notes party motions and a Meridian Paris weather forecast aside from an advertisement for Avery Vigor hair product.
President Ed Madison of the Rentbil wage clubs calls on Kansas Republican league clubs to maintain organization to resist Populist gains after the 1896 election. He urges members to hold winter meetings, defend party platforms, and keep the Kansas Republican state league intact to restore Republican control in the middle west.
New York Nov 2 The general manager of the Associated Press received thank you letters dated Nov 8 acknowledging AP service in Can ton and the news from that city The letters express gratitude for the AP reporters assigned to cover the enterprise and travels of correspondents who aided the campaign with attentive cooperation and partnership
An advertisement argues faith cures fail for stomach troubles while urging Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion. It claims the product digests food, strengthens nerves, and promotes healthy appetite, contrasting it with ineffective “Carth” remedies. It notes price and availability through Stuart Co. and druggists.
Minnesota wired a challenge to Michigan for a game in Chicago before December to decide on a date. The advisory athletic board raised no objection to Minnesota Wisconsin on November 21. A disputed call in the Michigan Minnesota game sparked rule disputes and referee protests.
Dick King Jr of Atchison County is hailed as a premier Kansas crack shot. Though modest, he boasts a long rifle record and remarkable marksmanship, having driven a pin with a large gun as a boy and performed clever shooting tricks. He now issues a challenge to Kansas’s top shooters.
The Atchison Globe reports talks of organizing a Missouri Valley style ball league next summer. A meeting may be held in Atchison in January to gauge interest. Local clubs in Atchison St Joseph and nearby towns could join if a workable schedule and travel plan emerge. Yale unable to get a game in New Haven in November adds to the broader scheduling note.
The Carlisle and Yale teams have issued challenges without success as Yale appears to play no more games until the Princeton match on November 21. At Junction City a pet stock show was discussed for December 26, contingent on securing a judge, with pet stock included.
Paterson New Jersey farmer Maybrick was arraigned on grand larceny charges for stealing twenty chickens using hook and line traps baited with corn. Neighbor Harrion assisted in setting the traps and later witnessed the catching and securing of Maybrick. Harrison admitted guilt and posted security.
Major McKinley and National Republican Secretary William Osborne visited the president elect's mother yesterday near Canton. The group, including Mrs McKinley and Mrs ElecRick, shared in a quiet gathering with Captain Heistand and others before an evening discussion of campaign events. A message from Joe Rabeouk praised the campaign success and Republican gains.
Washington dispatch reports Horace Palmer, Democrat candidate, affirming the American people can always be trusted and that the debts of the people are safe with the people in a November 2 letter from Springfield. The note to Horatio King expresses gratitude for congratulations and notes work proceeding efficiently.
Report from New York on the fourth day of the Borqe show noting better attendance and two sensational mishaps. One rider, Rewline Lowndes of Waterford Conn, was thrown from a horse in the mire and stunned but recovered. Charles M. L. Husted of Goshen New York was unhurt after a horse toppled. a horse named Cristabel slipped and collective chaos ensued as riders and grooms attempted to control the scene.
Nov report from Lander describes Berlin garrison oath in full ceremonial form. Emperor wills unity under crown and altar while promising guardianship and duty to uphold the war effort. The incomplete dispatch notes monarchs and officials present amid tension and political strain.
Pittsburg November 1 The Commercial Gazette reports that bolt and nut manufacturers will form a combination led by Benton’s Porka a noted organizer. A meeting produced a tentative plan with a commissioner overseeing it. Despite tensions at yesterday’s gathering some members fear overbinding terms will complicate cooperation. An official count in California shows a Populist lead by 607 over McLachan.
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