Kansas Men at Canton Sewing on Battens
Fragmentary report notes Kansas men at Canton engaged in mending and sewing battens under supervision of Pestiews Gleam Leundre, with unclear context or outcome due to damaged OCR text.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
6
Fragmentary report notes Kansas men at Canton engaged in mending and sewing battens under supervision of Pestiews Gleam Leundre, with unclear context or outcome due to damaged OCR text.
A local shop announces a fresh large assortment of Queen Anne embroidered handkerchiefs at five shillings each. The new catalogue is now available for Saturday business, asking customers to send name and postal details.
Fall weight Jersey ribbed vests and pants offered in all sizes with emphasis on value. Mention of quality improvements and pricing per piece. Includes children’s Jersey ribbed undergarments such as vests and parts with per piece pricing noted.
Items of Interest About Topeka People and Visitors in Town recount many social events. Guests attend dinners and dances, with details of decorators and centerpieces. Washburn faculty entertained. multiple weddings and engagements noted. local clubs and gatherings listed with attendees and hosts.
An internal letter from Ewing and a broader county inquiry trigger a political rift. The document, allegedly showing favor to a colored worker group, was circulated to officials including Chairman Slnpaar, County Clarke McCete, and Commissioner Hale. Debates focus on whether political favoritism or merit should decide assignments and funding.
Weather bureau bulletin reports a high pressure system bringing a drizzling rain and a sharp cold front. Temperatures fall after a 61 degree reading with more rain in the southeast and colder, partly cloudy conditions tonight and tomorrow across the state.
The state journal notes the final day of registration for the upcoming election, with about 9,500 anticipated voters and 2,500 books to be deleted due to changes of residence. The city registrar reports a busy day handling name updates while warnings urge timelyDeletes to secure voting certificates before the deadline.
Reported in Kansas City Star and Kansas City Journal on campaign fundraising and political financing. Details reference Leedy supporters pressing liquor and wholesale dealer groups to back Populists, with quotes about prosecutions, promises of cures, and contributions to campaign funds. Also notes bankrupt Wyandotte county and local solicitation by committee representatives seeking funds from retailers and voters.
Prominent St Louis broker Coquard declares temporary embarrassment following a wheat market drop, executing a deed of assignment as assets and debts are revealed. The action highlights severe financial strain among local merchants amid fluctuating grain prices. In Hartford, Rev Three Stoushten Potwin, a retired Congregational minister, hanged himself responding to health-related despair.
Detective Tuley said the court lacks jurisdiction and the city chief could grant parade permits. He warned police will arrest or fine anyone challenging the ban as Democrats and Republicans clash over downtown street marching restrictions.
Georgia politician Gert-Thomas Watoon arrives in Nashville as Populist leaders discover his presence after the morning train. Officials discuss Tennessee fusion, with ex Governor John P Buchwaats and others visiting. McKinley badge distribution tops 13 000 in Peoria as Republican counter demonstration grows.
An uncertain OCR fragment discusses imports to India, a London reference, and rate changes for shipment or transit. It mentions a Times from Eimuls Indi, a ratiwase term, and a Peerless Steam Laundry note. Overall details are garbled, with multiple misspellings and unreadable segments.
Reported correspondence shows Populists in Georgia resisting fusion with Democrats while Sen. John Jones, Washburn, and Reed discuss terms. The dispute centers on Populist demands and Republican opposition, amid Bryan majorities cited in New York and Georgia forecasts.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a political vote discussion with references to Democratic and Peears tick, mentions Meri Att and Beyan, and a promise of an unpre gnted tie vote. Readable names and concrete facts are insufficient to form a coherent summary or identify entities or outcomes.
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