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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1896

Page

6

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.

Queen Anne Handkerchiefs In New Embroidered Range

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 Jersey Ribbed Vests and Pants Sale Notes

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.

Jersey BOE

Social Highlights in Topeka and Vicinity

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.

Topeka

Ewing's Coal Letter Sparks Local Political Row

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.

Dovernut Morris Centre Committee Fury Onan Gsac Harta Ewing Mment Guvemops Glee Sina Dior Ewin Ietter Slnpaar Senarigt Sterna Clarke McCete McCabe Toor Hale Sala Poor Commission Ale MeCable Abhris Herta Ant Micnite Wegen

Weather warning and cold spell sweep region

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.

Jenwinks Pinel Thermanyever Weather Bureau Tepitiel Coedland

Registration Surge Near City Voting Milestone

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.

Womber Mitch the State Journal

Leedy Campaign Appeals and Kansan Dealer Tie In

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.

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St Louis Broker Coquard Faces Assignment After Wheat Drop

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.

Coquard Hartford Conn Stoushten Potwin

Police injunction sparks October parade clash in Chicago

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.

Chicago Judee Tuley Pale Rie Demborarle Badenoch Otter Ted Ape Bremete Thing Suse

Watson Arrives in Nashville Amid Fusion Talks

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.

Nashville Tenn Thomas EB. Watoon Georgia Atenue F & Hotel Bis Anne Hipy Ueeeane Trewaerot Joho P Buchwaats C Hindenstay Citamitines Tennessee Washburn State Gormrmit Feeman Reed Eaoreda Londonferchee Mr. Watson McKinley Peoria Fil Get Oeder Brean

Imports to India Invited and Rushed Rates Unclear

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.

India London The Times Eimuls Indi Ratiwase Tatewar Upper Ind Centre P'S Enterprise

Fusion talk in Georgia stirs party tensions

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.

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Unclear OCR: Political Vote Report Fragment

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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