13 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1896
Page
1
A large audience of about 9,000 women attended a Minneapolis gathering where a speaker explained wheat price questions in simple terms. The discussion focused on how federal market dynamics and farm costs affect bread and staple foods, urging prudent spending and awareness of market shifts.
A dense, OCR distorted passage traces rumors and rhetoric about a wartime or postwar economic and moral dispute. It references Gaza, money, property, and claims of redistribution while naming various figures and entities. the fragmented text suggests a heated, partisan discussion about justice, compensation, and authority with many unclear names and dates.
This report from St Louis dated October 1 details the mass discharge of twelve employees at Crawford & Co’s department store on Broadway and Franklin Avenue over beliefs in free silver. It covers court actions, statutory penalties, and statements by proprietor Crawford amid ongoing public notices and labor dispute responses.
SPECIAL TO CANTON Canton tele of pix couches arrived this morning after having been auafe shoes whick last evening bearing miners, mechanics and other citizens of the Le high valley of Pennsylvents. The elements weather at yesterday Stilt continues. the visitor were taken to the tabernacle, where Biasor McKinley wert to recive their everi fie. they gave him no most exthusi mathe sfalupmessanes his ade drenp to the ech, 'Cire viietore were inter uced by Congressmen Charles Ny Bran
In a quirky report from Wichita to Tipela, Uadee Sheri and Anniq Taye returned with Lum saris and a party crossing lanes after a dispute. They descended on a white show tied to Topol Festi and left with four alti drwens and a small sum noted.
A Chicago Herald wire reports Italian government seeking punishment for young Italian subjects slain in Constantinople. A separate dispatch mentions free silver literature and club dealings amid uncertain titles and allegiances.
William J. Bryan began a Minnesota campaign tour from St Cloud to Duluth with a large party. He addressed crowds in Anoka Elk River and Big Lake, denouncing tariffs on producers of wealth and urging voters to back the Republican ticket amid Silver Party supporters.
Thomas B Watson remains confined by illness in ThomasyiMl Georgia where a neurologist reports improved condition but travel is advised against for several days. A campaign engagement in the western region later this week is likely to be canceled or postponed per medical guidance.
A jumble of reports covers a Hessian minister touring rail corridors and inspecting ridges, with a Chicago stop and planned dinners in the city. Harvest celebrations at English Lutheran Church mark Home Festivities, with school orchestras and readings. Mrs. Sweet returns from travel to head the Bopeka branch event. Madagascar unrest and French settler impacts are noted, alongside a Chicago millionaire’s son and a fashionable spree ending in Greeville.
At a meeting the Presbyterian church committee discussed securing a pastor as applications arrive from about 20 ministers. Members named include George Bi. Chair, Gowns 1 Martindale, Junge NC, McPurian, and New Century Record staff in Toledo. The report notes a long drive over country dirt road and continued church planning.
The Populist national executive committee met in Chicago to press fusion between Kansas and Nebraska, with Butler and Watson discussed and McKinley opposition cited. The plan aims for amicable division of prospects, as observers note shifts in party strength and support for free silver amid mounting campaign activity.
The Natoma live stock exhibit opened with Col. Mt’s meeting and an address by President Thompeat addressing foreign beef imports and the exportminery of Ciera Mlieg Cattle grees the Tsilley Stites. The executive committee reported quarantine lines discussed by Secretary Merton Wwetwatin itleeuased. Representatives from every live stock center of the United States attended the session and social features followed.
The weather bureau reports statewide conditions with sun and pleasant air. Temperatures range from 4 to 16 degrees as a general pattern. no major storms noted.
Tangiers reports Diamue, a farmer known as Brandster, confined for two years on charges of conspiracy and counterfeit fraud, was found dead in his cell with clothing stained in blood. Authorities suspect assassination. details remain unclear as investigation continues.
Said to be the fins orator Jos W Baldwin the man who nominated Senator Ailon for president at the St Louis convention will make Republican speech at the Grand Opera House in this city Saturday eve nine Me Baldwin is a lawyer his home is Council Tufts ta and well anx to beat wonderful orator newly discovered to the world.
Local police tracked a stolen horse to Budors and recovered it, with a suspect detained. The North Platte irrigation fair drew thousands despite fair weather, marking the first irrigation event of the region. Mrs. C. C. Adams and son Guy returned from Europe to Topeka today.
A local report details populist objections to the ordering of ballots for state officers and presidential electors. They argue the arrangement benefits some parties, claim unfair printing practices, and discuss the impact on voter behavior and ticket alignment across counties.
A medical man plans a public celebration of the discovery that certain surgical subjects can be rendered unconscious. The event mirrors a jubilee style gathering with speakers including noted physicians and university affiliates. The program features demonstrations and likely a banquet, reflecting the era’s interest in anesthesia advances and medical progress.
A chaotic county gathering over a contested issue led to threats of a duel and heavy accusations. Key figures Carroll and Broweton clashed publicly, while police advised restraint and cautioned against preventive violence. The session adjourned amid heated debate as the matter remained unresolved.
In a fragmented October 12 notice the Democratic associations urge members to mobilize and register support. The piece mentions court actions, a chamber meeting, and a public event at a church with admission fees, citing a statewide political appeal amid a Supreme Court docket release.
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