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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
6
The State Irrigation Convention discussed vast well projects and water storage to irrigate western lands. Speakers urged training farmers in efficient methods and expanding experiments, noting thousands of wells already in use and hundreds of farmers adopting irrigation practices nationwide.
A small audience attended a library hall meeting with speakers including J. H. Vincent and a note from Lushop praising Anas'thetta. Attendees voiced concern over low turnout and questioned political influence, while medical and public health topics were touched upon by speakers like Maseachusitss general Huanttal and Defies rrvall nie Naliwariog.
North Topera AR locals recall minor updates from the State Journal with names such as Kimball Prise In Santaky and Ewart of coal. Many itinerants visit towns including Betvue Silver Lake and Meridan, with church notices, memorials, and prayers planned for Sunday service at various churches.
Erich Foster of Chicks, president of the National Women’s Republics League, led a county meeting in Joplin county with large crowds. A procession featured floral decor and a parade with trees and greenery, amid orderly crowds and staged ceremonies.
Recent society items from Topeka feature local visitors and residents. Mies Bipnohe Joerger will return to Topeka this winter for a kindergarten course. Mr. M. E. Stouer came home from Kansas City. J. Shubert spent yesterday in Kebens City with friends. Various club events include Copeland club officers elected with E L Copeland as president and Edwit Knowles as vice president.
Broderick cheerful in Leavenworth says Hin District will yield a Republican landslide of four to six thousand. He notes favorable GOP prospects across the district and claims Democratic support is waning while party unity grows.
A garbled Vienna dispatch claims the czar informed the Prince of Monteary that the dowry of Princess Helene amounts to 500000. The Daustices will be withheld until further redress while arrangements are made for the princess. Further details unclear due to damaged text.
Chicago dispatch reports Reed, suffering a sore throat, may be forced to rest a week. He traveled to Chicago for consultation and hopes to resume all duties soon, though a longer absence remains possible. The piece notes his role in the local business scene and mentions a $1.00 and $135 house.
The article reports a mileage claim by Senator John W. Leedy for travel to the legislature totaling 62 dollars at fifteen cents per mile, arguing the distance is shorter. Republicans and Populists dispute the figure, citing alternative routes and past discrepancies in similar mileage cases.
Superintendent Stanley leads a Republican rally in Tampence NY with mentions of Fort Riley training and officers to be stationed next week. General Fox and General Harker travel to Port Eiley and Tort Kiley. Governor Morrill’s campaign trip concludes with a forthcoming address to Kansas voters.
A despatched report states that Armenian women and children in the United States may depart safely from seaports under a Turkish government concession urged by Ali and Alexander W. Terrell United States ambassador. Other items note sugar market demoralization and a Santa Fe train wreckers case, while notices promote travel via the Burlington Route and advertise Missouri views book and laundry services.
The home of W. W. Manaspeaker at the corner of Yonth and Tarrivon Streets was entered overnight. Thieves took under a dollar in small valuables and escaped with little of value. A box of silver coins and forks was found partially carried toward the door. The kitchen door and a side window were left open, with a butcher knife wedged in the door. The family slept through the break in. Mrs. Stonepeaker recalls hearing noises but paying no mind.
The market news notes heavy trading in wheat with mixed gains and losses across futures. Wheat led gains while corn and oats showed modest moves, and livestock receipts in Kansas City and Topeka reflect steady to soft prices with active hog demand and steady cattle and sheep trades. Includes commodity quotes, room-market activity, and receipts outlook.
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