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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
2
In Akron a political gathering featured He quotes Thurlow Weed against the gold standard. Bryan received Wille and yellow chrysanthemums amid a crowd, with hundreds from across regions attending. The speaker praised Weed’s life and warned of economic plans that could hurt the nation, urging support for accordance with conservative reforms.
An unfocused historic speech scene depicts a county rally near Yowinestown with supporters and an audience. The account notes Democratic and Republican figures, a workingman speaker, and interruptions as the speaker addresses the crowd amid town conditions and transport issues.
The Democratic State Committee refused to consider fusion with Populists, urging nearly all electors for the Bryan Watson ticket though Democrats held a larger statewide vote. The lengthy resolution denounced Populist demands, urged unity or separation, and named electors and party leaders involved in the split.
Acting superintendent of Virwailt National park reports armed groups barred from entry through two main routes. Over 200 stands of arms seized from violators near the park. Hunters and trappers kept out. wildlife remains plentiful but human fear grows as visitors seek to study animals in their natural state. Placer mining discovered at Neila Gulch on Mercud River two miles inside the park boundary, with 7000 gear disoveries outside the boundary leading to arrests of owners and herders and confiscation of gear.
Oct 21 city meeting reveals union leaders, led by Thomas E. F. Juddy, pressing for higher wages amid non union pushback. Members threaten campaigns at Central depot and ferries, aiming to recoup costs by increasing daily rates and travel charges. Cabbies and laborers discuss reduced earnings and plan collective action to meet rent and living costs.
New Haven reports that the Sea Fisheries Commission confirms 2,790 acres of oyster beds in Bridgeport and Milford areas are buried by sand after the hurricane. Estimated losses reach 250,000 as beds are destroyed and public beds disrupted.
In Omaha on October 21, women campaigners denounce BR Corbett the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. Ida Notson, a prominent civic leader, faced skepticism over her push for his deputy role and later tragedy struck as Notson and her two children died by suicide after a failed bid to secure the position. John Rush supervised the estate. Public sentiment shifted as women demanded Corbett resign and pledged to defeat him in the upcoming election.
Christiane States, president of the Cepman American Nees, tells Journal reporter that yearly German voters in Topeka will favor silver. She notes 600 German voters aligned with our secretary faction doubt any who oppose silver. States, once a gold standard advocate, says many Topeka Germans who are Republicans will vote for silver this year.
Festus Adams aged about 30 defies road poll tax on Bhawnse county lands near Willant Kansas river island property claim, jailed after road work refusal. Harvey Ulster warns arrest, Adams taken to Topeka. faces $25 fine and trial, says he would have worked if not sick. Journal notes police overreach and political bias in enforcing a minor offense.
A Halifax meeting of the Hiryal society of Can mila sets plans for a Cabot discovery anniversary in June next. Invitations go to Driktel Tenghatid and Cabot’s port, plus Great Britain and U S historical groups. A memorial, monument or tablet will be arranged, with provincial and Newfoundland representation invited.
Winsted Connecticut factories in Scheinfeld district have increased hours in recent weeks. The Gilbert Clock works at Winsted are operating nights as part of a broader revival. Factories in Torrington New Hartford Utiverton and Watertown also full shift schedules now.
Charter filed for Portis Creamers company of Portis county with capital of 5200 and listed directors IT Dutton E M Northymy J W Powars EB W McKay and J Haset of Portis. Officers: President C J Haset Secretary BW McKay Treasurer Joi W Pay. First Presbyterian Church of ton incorporated with trustees HV Waeeler Hazelton John B Araphel Job Z Madden and E Davidson. Denver Grande officers and directors from New York City and Denver attended annual stockholders meeting with about 50 percent of stockholders present.
Santa Fe Route advertises superior equipment and service with five daily eastbound and westbound trains. Highlights include free reclining chair cars, dining and sleeper cars, depots in Topeka and North Topeka, and a call to Cromwell & Jemtire for tickets and schedules. Also promotes Missouri views book from Blockwood, and Burlington Route service to St Paul and Minneapolis with via Burr Ridge, Sioux City, and Omaha connections.
A garbled campaign item mentions Swift's Specific and ar-raiment terms, noting a run-down scene and a 44 something chart. The fragment hints at a political ad campaign and references a Swift Spweitio Cammany group and possible roasted tree imagery within a convoluted narrative.
Granddaughter of William H Vanderbilt marries in New York with a large society attendance. The ceremony featured imported decorations and a special train carrying guests to Scarborough. Attendants included Mrs. Victor, Mrs. Sloane, and many New York and Newport society figures.
Fragmentary OCR text references an assistant attorney and voting rights on a November date. The readable parts discuss eligibility to vote and a twenty third year, implying a legal context about suffrage or turnout. Remaining details are garbled and names or places are not recoverable.
Readable fragments describe a sprawling transport and travel note with references to Kansas City routes, trains, and destinations including Topeka Fort Scott and Colorado. It mentions Missouri and Pueblo areas, plus rail and shipping terms, and hints at a promotional or ticket offer connected to rail travel and topography of a favored region. The garbled text notes various places, itineraries, and a call to obtain tickets or information from a named office in Kansas City and related destinations.
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