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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1896
Page
5
Scattered passages depict a Prohibition era dispute in which Presbyterian groups vow to push temperance during a tense political crisis. Debates reference police funding, moral reform, and public policy while candidates and party lines surface in speeches and newspaper notes.
A fragmented historical letter discusses generals Howard and Juer, praising and criticizing war leaders. The piece critiques imperial policy and republican leadership, mentioning Washington and McKinley era concerns, with a tone reflecting partisan debate and public notices from 1895 era.
A huge turnout filled the Great Silver meeting held Saturday, the largest crowd in the town’s history. Notable speakers included Lubette and J. P. Trasalthe with Cheiteyville officials, praising the event and urging civic involvement. The crowd applauded as performances and speeches reflected strong local sentiment and unity.
Fragmentary text discusses Juder Elle and county politics, claiming Popullet majorities in districts like Sherman Cheyenne Frawling and Dormtur. Mentions Republican headquarters and election prospects, with uncertain references to annual vote stability and party strategies.
A large crowd welcomed Governor candidate Leedy at a Fannie Belwit event. The gathering featured Osburne and Judge Cyr Seikero as Populist figures and supporting speakers, underscoring a brisk campaign push.
Fragmented note reports general news of Silver and Gold meetings in Brown County. Mentions Fortean, falloun of Hinwerln, filing as a candidate, and Charles Hayden of Forten. Scattered names include Fforten stider and the Breas Eher club. Mr Pullen opened the nesting ait and spoke briefly on questions in the campaign.
From Norienville News report on a Saturday in which a large procession moved through the city for a Republican meeting. Farge Deneere addressed the crowd while supporters and bystanders filled sidewalks with members from multiple political factions. A petition and show of loyalty followed, with clapping and chants praising national unity.
Bryan county rally plans are outlined with candidates from Westmerssami and nearby areas. The event lists speakers including Governor contenders, a state representative slate, and urging supporters to attend. Local organizers emphasize committee roles and timing for speeches and appearances.
A fragmented report discusses a dispute over curriculum and religious or scientific instruction in Hutchinson area schools. It mentions Evans and Myers, a reference to Jackson School, and debates about physiology and chemicals taught in class. The piece notes concerns about what is taught to students and hints at broader community disagreement.
Unclear ad text offers half rate excursion tickets via Santa Fe Route to an unnamed city with October travel window. Mentions return fare, round trip, and sale through druggists. Contains many garbled phrases and misread names, with multiple illegible segments.
A volatile scene unfolds as Kansas election filings surface with two contested nominations in Wyandotte. Democratic and Populist splits, party lines, and a Republican crossfire fuel a crowded contest for the Court of Appeals seat and the state senate. Strong figures from Wyandotte and neighboring counties vie amid factional battles, with delegates and candidates navigating party divergences and looming election outcomes.
In Canton Oct aicKiniey event, Major McKinley appears and speaks as a First Voters' rally unfolds with Cal Brit among attendees. Also reported are two Indian boys, Witt and Earl May, aged 12 and 13, arrested after fleeing from Texas home toward Lawrence and Haskell, then returned by patrolman Owens.
Incomplete dispatch notes travel via the home road to Kansas City with ticketing and fare details. Mentions return trip options and valid through specified dates, referencing named routes and carriers in a terse telegraph style.
Advertises Kansas City round trips at 2.00 with Santa Fe route. Schedules claim multiple daily trains with frequent service. Also promotes Dewite’s Cholera Cure and lists G W Stansfield at 622 Kansas Avenue as the seller.
Reports from Salen and Cumberland counties show strong Republican support with expectations McKinley and Hobart will carry New Jersey by over 46,000 votes. Central ceramities held a party conference to review committee work and rally enthusiasm amid statewide turnout.
A garbled notice advertises a round trip ticket price of 32.00 to Kansas City and return, with multiple daily trains and Santa Fe service. It mentions tickets sold on a specified date and time and emphasizes validity on Santa Fe trains.
A meeting of the Toprka aid Kanafoat Committee of Mrs N Milliken residence is called for this afternoon to complete committee work. Parties facing bills are asked to present them at the meeting. Parade event in Kansas City postponed due to heavy rain with a large crowd arriving from surrounding areas.
A damaged report notes a Private First Class and a lieutenant from the 20th Infantry chasing a missing hunting dog near Fort Riley last week. The text also mentions two names and a death of a well known sopranos actress in Washington, with scant coherent details.
An excursion promotion touts five trains daily to Kansas City and St Joseph with Santa Fe and Nome routes. Round trip tickets go on sale October 4 to 16, valid on all Butterous trains, and usable for return journeys through the festival period. The notice also markets Economy Cordial and Harmony Society appetizers, urging purchase through druggists.
Fragmented OCR notice from Topeka School about physical education class, upcoming event details, and participation terms. Mentions opening date, faculty, and parental involvement in arranging activities and classrooms.
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