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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1896
Page
6
The text notes planned distribution of literature by both Democratic and Republican headquarters with aims to influence voters. It suggests concerns about literary outreach and its impact on the November election, indicating the spread may affect voter behavior and turnout.
Reported train teaser notes a special to Kansas City departing Thursday morning in October. Mentions fare around 100 dollars for a round trip and a generous time for dining aboard the service car.
A damaged OCR fragment lists rail fare details for Santa Fe Route with dates and round trip prices. It mentions St Louis and Garden City style routes, pricing like 40 to 15 for round trips and returns some limited travel validity. The text is incomplete and several city names appear garbled.
Excursion trains run daily to Kansas City on the Santa Fe home road with five trains each day. Round trip tickets priced at one fare. Tickets valid for use with all trains. In case of sudden cold weather, use the recommended petroleum product.
In Topeka society pages a long list of social events, visits, weddings, and parties unfolds. Names such as Miss Mary Thompson Mrs Paul Haddon Grace Weaver and Mary Alexander appear alongside travel notes and engagements around Topeka and nearby towns with several in attendance at church gatherings and home receptions.
Kansas City October 7 police estimate the Parade of Palisades Priests drew about 190,000 spectators along Walnut and Main streets. The floats, armored figures, and bands highlighted the event, with glowing illuminations and arches on Ninth and Grand. Authorities praised the display as the costliest and most striking public parade this year.
The Bryan trip through Michigan covers half the counties and all congressional districts. He plans multiple city stops including Grand Rapids, Holland, Benton Harbor, Niles, and Sturgis, then travels by rail toward Ohio with a Dayton appearance slated for Saturday October 17.
Tomorrow at 10 o'clock the Santa Pe event showcases 100 Picture plates and 30 state relics. The announcement calls merchants to attend the terminal exhibition, highlighting new products and displays for trade and public viewing.
A damaged Baltimore page reports Senator Gorman addressing a crowd, praising a candidate backed by Democrats and Republicans while criticizing the opposition. Senator Stewart followed with remarks on finance, as party tensions and calls for reform featured in the event.
A cryptic OCR fragment notes a train cargo claim involving 10 cloci units and a route to Santa Fe. It mentions freight items including Bish, 5 showechees, and 1 picture Crem gan with a burden of 29 per.
In 2010 Lumlanus back Peau de Soi offered at regular price 1.5 with Yard Lit Taffot Stripes featured as lovely goods. Sale pitch promotes fashionable fabrics and regular prices at THE NEW MODEL SUPPLY STORE.
A legal complaint alleges a wealthy claimant failed to honor a promised fare for a group excursion to Kansas aboard the Santa Fe Route. The case centers on a promised half-rate excursion ticket scheme and the purchaser’s demand for repayment plus damages. A court official presided as witnesses described the itinerary and terms including October travel and return options.
A legal notice outlines a $1,500,000 consideration for a waterworks transfer from WD Siwet to a new incorporated company WH Hive, preserving the old company name. Members of the new firm are still unnamed. earlier partners Hosneton Smith Talley and PoOey are mentioned among those involved.
The notice announces reduced fare travel to Kaksarb City with a round trip at one fare. Return by a stated date, with guidelines on limits and applicable days, emphasizing the discounted round trip window.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pile as thorough remedies for long standing hemorrhoids. Testimonials from named individuals claim drastic improvement or cure after using the products, with costs noted at one dollar per package and a mailing address in Albion, Michigan.
Reports from Kansas City and Chicago show wheat and corn futures volatile, with May and December contracts fluctuating as supplies and demand shift. Livestock receipts remain robust, with hogs and cattle activity steady to firm, while cattle shipments and beef demand influence local markets.
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