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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1896
Page
2
A grand water parade featured two hundred boats with lavish fireworks and a Monarch float. Notables including Hobart and McHinlay watched as civic figures and party speakers addressed the crowd. The pageant along the North River showcased gold standards, banners, and a patriotic rally urging confidence in policy and industry.
Major Mortibles delivers a speech to employees of the Rock Island Railroad from Kansas Canton praising the Republic and urging unity under the coming election. Major T. J. Andur Ban introduces him at Topeha with emphasis on loyalty, sovereignty, and the nation’s prosperity over the next ten years.
The fragment expresses devotion to protection reciprocity and the supremacy of law, praising public virtue and governance. The writer, likely a Democrat and Republican reference, notes happiness in meeting andGreeting friends, indicating a cordial political exchange.
Port Townsend Washington October reports describe a possible eruption in the Olivine or Olisonoke mountains seen from town with two fiery streaks down the slope. Early observers were cautious, but ongoing investigations and heat and smoke hinder a decisive conclusion.
The National Society of New England women will host an old fashioned husking bee at the Waldorf on November 20. Guests will enjoy autumn decor, corn harvest activities, apples and cider, and New England delicacies. Attendees wear festive costumes and seniors plan a country dance interlude and poetry readings while celebrations recall last year’s gathering.
New York reports a cranberry crop down by 225000 bushels from last year due to drought. The issue affects New Jersey Massachusetts Michigan Wisconsin and Cape Cod counties with world supply constrained. Prices and jelly production face disruption as weather and demand shift.
Cambridge students seeking to vote while registering claimed self support from property or bonds, confusing assessors who taxed bonds holders. About 209 applications were filed, 30 names remained on the voting list after registration closed. disputes arose over residency and tax status, prompting potential court action. Yale students in New Haven faced voting limits, with about 50 allowed to vote after compromise to permit those paying tuition and attending college for over a year to cast ballots. The rejected cases likely move to the courts.
United States marshal Neely reports the arrest of five Drinkley colored men from Kansas City on charges of picking pockets during Carnival night. Jennie Fleming, arrested earlier, assisted by a colored man. A large pocket book was taken from a pistol pocket on Kuress Avenue. no money but several revised passes were found. One man was named in the possession of a certain item.
The Home Road advertises five trains daily east and west, fast through service, reclining chair cars, dining and sleeping cars, and superior equipment on the Santa Fe Route. For tickets and information contact Cromwell A Jeffers in North Topeka or at the depot foot of Hitt Street. G. T. Nicholson, G. A. A. T. 8 Ry. Chicago.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names Wilson Berretta Wovel Lonfon and Mr Gladstone, a novel based on The Sign, and a reference to Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 West Ak. The text is incomplete and mixes literary discussion with an advertisement, offering minimal actionable details beyond publication and local business context.
James Creelman recounts William Jennings Bryan’s second day in Indiana as crowds of 150000 gather from county to county. The piece describes the ebullient reception in Terre Haute and other cities, the fervor of supporters, and Bryan's calls against “Wall street” influence while predicting Indiana’s vote outcome amid a massive political campaign.
Pauline Hall, noted for operatic comedies, joins vaudeville for a holiday run at F Proctor's Pleasure Palace starting November 9. Reported salary about 360 weekly plus 200 extra for Sundays. tour includes a feature boy introduction and frequent costume changes, marking a temporary shift from private company leadership to vaudeville performance.
Amherstburg dispatch reports 30 barrels of apples drifted ashore near Colchester after the collision of the Lacks Warne with Livingstone. Salvage costs may equal the apple value, about 40 cents per barrel, with apples resting on a sand bar inland from a railroad. The questioner was advised to eat the apples.
Edward J Towle vice president of First Sansbank flew a McKinley and Hobart banner over his home in Hammond Indiana. A Bryan tar and feather crowd returned from a Rochester event tore the banner to pieces and trampled it. Towle fired a gun at the crowd but none were hit. A Grand Army delegation vows to expel those identified. Town authorities offer 150 for names of the culprits. Towle raises a new flag guarded by armed guards.
A three legged puppy from Cragston Kennels draws attention in New York as observers note its rarity and strong lineage. It joins a second three legged pup born within two months, with high museum interest and sizable offers rejected by Morgan who plans to exhibit and breed for blue blood prestige.
Schweinfurth announces retirement end of season after long career with Minnesota and Rockford teams. Officials confirm departure from coaching duties and plan for transition.
In Minneapolis on October 22 God Scnweinfurth told the Rev. M D Shutter he will retire to private life. He departs for Chicago in the morning and notes his colony bee has broken in. He also says he will abandon Necoloby at Hockford.
A box sent to W. J. Ryan, Chicago based National Democratic committee, contained a silver dollar marked Liberty with a date 1798 and the inscription One dollar, One Hundred Cont-omit. The top cited a gift from F. M. Die- Jarnette and family, Selalin BMote William Jennies Bryan and family.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania October 36 the Sixth Avenue Methodist Church board wrestled with an organ decision. Epworth League had placed an organ. trustees approved funding amid factional opposition claiming financial strain and preacher pay risk. A vote of 14 to 7 favored installing the organ, with more members expected to follow suit and concerns about church funds lingering. The outcome may shape Sunday plans at the church.
Two Topeka sisters Miss Alberts and Ada Stevens on Polk Street improved after medical treatment by Prof Samuels. Younger daughter Ayndie reportedly recovered from constant headaches and nervous strain. elder sister Allutte showed noticeable relief and regained energy after four years of declining health. Mrs. repute FT endorses the physician and urges others to consider his remedies as beneficial.
Commodore Maria of the Imperial Japanese Navy, veteran officer who fought in the Cheso-Japan war, arrives in the United States to observe navy yards and shipbuilding facilities. He plans to report on construction and contract practices to inform Japan’s wartime efforts. He will visit Washington before proceeding to New York and other ports to study propulsion and hull design.
G Moon enters as Free Silver candidate with backing from the moon family, while Charles Moons runs as Republican. The two, once aligned, take divergent paths toward the state treasurer post with both men maintaining political stances despite ongoing family ties.
The piece reports plans to spread William J. Bryan's speech to many court houses. It mentions other scattered items and names without clear connection, including dates, places, and individuals, reflecting a garbled OCR-era news fragment.
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