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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1896
Page
8
Topeka Snapshot Captures Busy City Happenings
A flood of Topeka notes covers civil and social life. Capt. Puller returns from Chlamro, Walker Whiteside sails for Tepeles Clarence Merriam travels to Salina, and many locals attend meetings, weddings, and fundraisers. Public notices, school events, church gatherings, and theatre plans fill the town’s daily rhythm, with health and civic items sprinkled throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ML Puller Hay
Chlamro
Wm. Drasatield Ff
Lansing
Han
Bumtvenn
Modocs
Berhtee
Walker Whiteside
Tepeles
Clarence M. Merriam
Salina
Suwthey
Deve Ale
Ad Wir
J. G. Saamusteen
Bon Bisjar Burdge
Lincoln Post
Gar
Deck Parthey
Weven
Topeka Halston
YMA Cy
Cobar
Mt Great Bond
Sawyer
Dusitines
Whet
Ata
Avil
Giwa
Wisconatin
Bowie
Fred W. Burtel
Turvier Abciety
Suhr
W. AL Siftobidliy
KWH
Figury Bafford
Aladdruas Liefe
Tithiraus
Yucumech
Olen Sy Thamman
Lute
Atchison
Topeka
Hiduka
Dupoks
Theta
Kelly
Gallus
A. E. Warner
Lutherss Syadt
Lawrence Hest Weeks
Haskell
Arohtaon
Lie
Quincy
East
Wil Teywa
Kanvas Avenue
Dir
W. Tuhop
Bouwell
Huei
Sherif Isepley
Belluce
Eula
Arbenteri
Guy Adunis
Paris
Minstons
Forcken
Hush Medical Eullegie
W. C.grithin
Haw
Colorado
Warxhburo College
Giemberl
Tucker
Pyramida
Daniel McCoy
Wil
Chimay Noreniier
Anna Cuffaha Stavelty
C Chay Street
New York
Tom Watson
Tom
Tir MH
Ward
Beaven- Werth
Arun Ovo
Lodor
Mughew
Wusn- Ddrn
Colege
Opty
H. Loomis
Enornay
Union Faciic
Shawenee County
Bethany Qullées
Bethunnsiems _o
Ellison Company
Newest Devil's Auction at Grand Opera House
The Philadelphia Press notes the Wales Newest Devil's Auction dazzles with lavish costumes and elaborate wallets. Attendees include Sir and Mr Krauthoff of Kansas City Mo and Mrs Krauthoff, plus Mrs Mra Taylor and Miss Leu Vaylor from Leavenworth. Attending officers and locals from Ft Leavenworth listed among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Grand Opera House
Tontent
Fales
Topeka
Philadelphia
Yale
Nc. Krauthoff
Kansas City
Mira Almia Krauthof
Krauthoff
Katsan City
C. B. Taylor
Leu Vaylor
Leavenworth
W- A. Morrison
Youngstown
Ohio
Miss Coghlan Sheds Tears in Court Over Mortgage Losses
In New York a courtroom scene unfolds as Miss Coghlan testifies about her heavy losses from a mortgage foreclosure. She recounts selling jewelry and property to cover debts, with funds diverted to daily needs and bread, while highlighting the dire financial strain and a pawnshop sale for $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Coch
New York
Belic
M& Bunsey
Jetre
Mike Coghlan
Birself
Shugo
Shupach
Bowers Pawnbroker
York
Sita Francis
Arid
Numi
Pipers
Topeka millers urge sowing soft wheat in Kansas
Willis Norton and co issue circulars urging farmers in West Vicinity to sow soft wheat, arguing it may boost Kansas exports and ease dependence on hard wheat. They note rising soft wheat volumes could improve prices and logistics, and ask partners to respond with thoughts on adopting this shift for southern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Parmners
Topika
Tkmuy
Tate
Kanes
Kansas
Willis Norton & Co
Sovereign Sends Word to Knights of Labor Board
The Knights of Labor general executive board at their Washington headquarters handles routine order affairs. Last night at the lesbion door I. Z. Sochuire of New York and H. R. Mertin, editor of the Knights of Labor Journal, issued statements noting a letter from Grand Master Work claiming Ohio and Minnesota would support Bryan. they asserted those states were certain to support the Democratic candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Knights of Lebor
Lesbion
I. Z. Sochuire
New Tort
H.R Mertin
Knighte of Labor Journal
Che
Thas
Minnscota
Idling
Ohio
Bryan
Fitness
Leavenworth Excursion One Fare Round Trip Offer
Santa Fe route promotes a home excursion with one fare round trip offers valid October 10 to 17. Tickets payable on easy installments with cash or credit. Advertisement lists home goods including curtains dishes lamps and toilet items and urges savings on fuel. Contact E W Hughes at 167 East Fifth Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
E.W. Hughes
Raat Fith St
Great Bend
Santa Fes
Kan
Bnod
The Star Grocery Listing Routine Changes
A fragmented OCR reads The Star Grocery with scattered brand names and product items. It mentions tobacco products and California Evaporated Fruit among unclear entries, signaling a routine shop listing or ad page with checkered text and partial items.
Green Gang Suppressed in Wild West Shootout
A notorious Green gang unit was wiped out near the Virginia River five miles from Orlegah after an ambush by Marshal Sam Rutherford and deputies. Four gang members were killed, including leader Ti, with Arthur and Milton Hughes captured or wounded. a chase ended with a final brush at a hilltop camp and the arrest of survivors at a ranch near Cilegah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Green
Weaperndads
Elvin
United States Marchal
Sam Rutherford
Bie
Fedwird Green
Arthur
Milton Hugher
Emthertort
Grliazan
Chattigg
Wren
Harter
Robbinga
Grom
National Live Stock Show recommends reciprocity measures
The National Live Stock Exchange session in Fort Worth reports repeated push for reciprocity in trade and export adjustments. Key officers named include President W Ho Thorpson and Secretary W Baker. Sioux City chosen for next meeting. Also notes a Free Silver rally and a Santa Fe Great Bend excursion offer with October dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Exchange
Fort. Worth
Tex
Esoniney
Ennetern
W. Ho ‘Thorpson
W. Baker
Episcopal Bishop Opposes Chicago Plans as Heretical
Bishop Williams voices rejection of Chicago plans, denouncing them as heretical. He emphasizes safeguarding parishioners from partisan church influence while upholding unity among clergy, parishioners, and honest money amid factional debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Chicago
Marquetta
Marquetti
Jones Outdoes Quay In Democratic Nominee Contest
Chaired by Jone, the Democratic nomination contest features Jones ahead of Quay in a splintered field. The report notes populist and anti-Republican forces shaping the race, with references to Bryan and regional vote claims across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and other states. A table from Chairmen Jovicis lists AL votes and Brean counts, reflecting an uncertain path to the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitnga
Quay
Jones
Towa
Bryan
Tillely
Kameas
Kenturky
Minnewota
North Dakota
Virginia
Mfr
Gold Democrats Fall Short of National Name
A damaged report notes the local elections board refused to allow the National Democrats to use the national name. The discussion centered on whether the party could call itself National Democrats or must use Gold Democrats. The record mentions a Missouri or Texas-style dispute and details a stance by party members. The piece ends with an unrelated laundry advertisement and a women’s fashion note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endlinggstte
Det
Shite Board of Elections
National Democrata
Nathinal Demversta
Mokens
Feerless Steuart Laundry
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Moavien
Ehamieter
Angie Drunnes
Sear
Meupin
Hayes
Wien Stalenpead
Wien Stalenpead Shei Momey Riwrrset
Bursuige
Helinton End
Ani Rowlite
Quy Chine
Mets von
Pleerre
Ininevet
Wort
Topeka Bay
Sven Aluce
Séturdas
Tepeien
Walla Adr
Starrett Weinlentiy
Abe
Walley
Topeks
Hhe
Celly
Detlh
Travenworth
Pils Deorham
Brecham
Emeih
Rene Pan Ragtet
John Buryans
Kansta City
Missouri & Kansas Petephore Company
Kensiy Avenue
Hichard Mansfield
Koehuchh
W. H. Iwen
Harrison Street
Tormoken
Spencely Ecompany
Weil Troevel
Tvie
Piunisard
Betel
Taylor Sheire
Martin
Warhburn Coltere
Ans
Oliver
Behl Agence Kay
Harry Bowen
North
Karl
Willie
Yesternly
Palice Slaton Thorpe
Wisieh
Siemens
Vine
Wil Sitke
Mike
Pobiou de Alepenper
Sanit Py
Sani
Charles Adama
Addison
Oriawa wniVersite
Itlige
Isbod
Teria Mysto
Te Phweeop
Veholewale
Photpeboum
Bante Fe
Porkily
Aubie Cloud
Innard
Hercamn
Mb Sentenin
Sie City
D. P
Transfirman
Te Harlem
Tore Trust AC Prey
Tore Trust AC Prey Went Ff Jatt Tall Stooss
Washtum Independents
Weybburn
Hudgore
Patice Enmchteener
State University
CAL
Alling
Serioul
Prckags
A Cornelius
Keeley League
Tegisia
Topsia
Meru Thorpe
Almbet
Tio
Deke
Kickitie
Repubican Committee
Berkspesch
Ho Wolf
Topekse
Barbers International
Svaneville
Wellas
Bic Mays
al of
Anemi
Brean
James Reynolds
Judkine
Harvey Emmy
Pauline
Harrison School
Fridis
Malcolm Willams
Bboonerm
Aire Lesiie Garter
Heart of Mary~land
Collee
Iwi
Baye
Carabenne Wattinns
Oraterteat Association of
Wauthburs
S. ‘T Schoonover
Leura Bock
Paul Nowe
J. BP. Cell
Leeasurir
Santh Fe
Frank Me~ Srate
Kane City
Tecumseh
Ries
Harry Syrvan
Bevkerm
Boxti
Washinin College
Frathuil
Aroon
Valley Falls
Makss
Ures
Prant Swallow
Yne
Lane
Cabindat
Brant
Keimar
Wat & Probe Service
Mev
Matty J. Breaker
Indepentsie
Tekun
Exatanje
Kaving Enovih Steht
Streeter Fopeks
Prietival
Mr. Maunsell
Edison
Kansas Avenue
Hucnd Avenue
Mende
Syainaeitie
Indi
Bee
Topéka
Foley Byternet Bei. Pyne
View
Grand Oirern House
Karissa
Kkansas
Wanke Patt
Thiers
Ars Helou
Song
Dante
Thie
Evenet
Police Department
Iit
Rutgers
Skinner
Warner
Drew
Netters
Charles It
Fred Sechahannenh
Jackson Street
Miss Coghlan
Knights of Labor
Timeia
Democratic
Leavenworth Excursion
the Star Grocery
California
Sere
Beane
Mullard Sanlione Geamy Potten Haun
Anass
Bates Shop Tobacco
Ward and Meat
J. Ss. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Telephone
East Sixth St
the Columbian Medical Institute
Green Gang
Plumbeau Club
Free Silver
Woo Organized & Bryan
Lerets
Flumhead Club
L. Cars
McKinley
U.S
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