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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1896
Page
3
The report covers shifting bicycle and baseball notes with teams like the Topeka Blues in focus. It notes Topeka’s schedule, exhibition plans with the Kansas City Blues, and upcoming games in Coffeyville and Atchison, as Timelines show a busy week for Topeka baseball.
At Indianapolis on September 4 the National Democratic convention scene was quiet as delegates and visitors dwindled. Generals Palmer and Buckner departed for home after a morning meeting attended by Cal, Lindis, John Rowson of Indiana, L. G. Antonio of Sussex, Ambler of Florida, Eckets of Tinole, and W. D. Benum. Four national executive committee members were named: J. C. Brauthoff Missouri, W. A. Haldenns Kentucky, F. W. at Cuteh oom Minnesota, John C. Gilitt Pennsylvania. The group decided to establish a national headquarters in Chicago with a sub-headquarters in New York. W. D. Bynum to proceed to New York to set the convention plans.
A garbled notice discusses a letter to Mr Bryan and potential recognition from the Populist party. Democratic headquarters imply no major significance, while Sewall’s stance on a formal ceremony remains unclear. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and future alliances in Bath, Maine, dated July 5.
The Kansas City flower parade committee outlined decoration goals and outreach efforts. They announced a prize for best decorated carriage, invited university and college groups to participate, and scheduled headquarters at New York Gate. Fifty entries have been received with similar interest to last year.
Changes at Bethany College this year include Miss Berths Schaefer replacing Miss BE in the department and M Lanyon becoming English instructor after Miss Smilley resignation. Lena Mr. Gaston of Ottumwa appointed as instructor, a Emerson School of Evoration graduate. The college is resealed and recarpeted. fall term opens Monday morning.
The home company presented Uncle Tom at the Grand Opera House last night and critics hailed it as the best Topeka rendition yet. The play will be repeated tomorrow afternoon with admission for children and adults. The Grand is expected to be packed.
Eleven carloads of corn from Harper county arrived at Hutchinson for shipment to Mexico. Each car held 100 bushels, total 1100 bushels, at 15.5 cents per bushel. The cars, decorated with stars and stripes, advertised Harper county as a Kansas corn source. Harvested on Henry Krider’s farm, two carloads were sold to Harper Mercantile for export to New York and Europe via Denver and western cities.
A huge turnout at Leonardville for the 4A Corn Carnival with Silver Day in Teonantville Sept 4. A massive parade drew three bands and a large procession led by the head band, with the home volunteer firemen and sixteen girls in white around King Korn. Noon barbecue, confessional admissions, and a novel gold versus silver ear scheme raised funds to cover carnival expenses. Leaders Webb McNall J D Betlin and WD Vincent spoke as crowds packed the grove north of town.
Garden City reports extensive experiments on the underground water supply of the Arkansas valley botteam. Wells around the water works are gauged to measure pumping impact on water levels and replenishment rates. Scientist W. Dipdason of Meade Center notes if replenishment lags pumping, water depth will rise unfit for irrigation unless multiple wells are tested and color changes observed to track flow.
News from Haven reports the death of James Laughlin on Monday evening after his foot was caught in a revolving thresher cylinder. He died quickly as the machine crushed the limb and belts slipped. The scene occurred near Fortuastery as John’s Academy opened nearby with a large attendance.
Captain George Tanner, a graduate of Ann Arbor, will act as commandant and history professor. Prof. Gates remains on staff while Prof. Lee and Zatin ford math and Greek instruction. Archdeacon Hill lectures in chemistry. chdeacon Watkins named chaplain. Meanwhile Alex McKanna and partners announce a gold vein near Russell, with early assays of 2.85 and 1.70 per ton in gold.
An ac client at the Populist event in Wellington Sept 4 saw a cottonwood pole, spliced from three trees, collapse when bolts failed. Johny Lee of Guelph township and Johny F Stiger of Jackson township were struck as the pole fell, Lee sustaining hip, arm, and head injuries and Stiger injured in the back.
Sept 4 reports shipments of Greenwood county cattle to Liverpool with Ladd Bitter and Captain Birket leading the stock. A flock of pelicans intrigues observers at Saratoga Hill pond. A divorce suit seeks to dissolve a brief marriage in Fort Scott. Police salaries in Kansas City under scrutiny amid back pay concerns. Fort Scott horse and mule market reports strong sales and expanding facilities. Lightning injures Arkansas City telephone service. Russell notes the death of the tallest man in the Sixth District. Lawrence prepares for Kansas University events and school opening. Eudora reports an elderly woman burned by a gasoline stove. Pittsburg ships eleven cars of zinc to Europe. Hutchinson schedules a December poultry show. Lawrence expands street curbing. Marshall’s band to perform at Garfield Park. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises durable shirtwaists.
Li Hung Chang arrived in Washington on a special train and was escorted by the Sixth Cavalry up Pennsylvania Avenue to the Arlington hotel. Generals Ruger and the viceroy’s suite followed in carriages as crowds cheered at Philadelphia and Baltimore stops. He spoke with Cramp’s representatives and asked questions about Pennsylvania rail operations and taxes while expressing fatigue from the journey.
Atlanta report details a national Populist meeting routing William Jennings Bryan and Watson electors strategy. Watson will tour Texas September 7 then speak twice in Kansas Nebraska and Colorado before returning to Georgia September 25 to push the state campaign. National committee aims to defeat Sewall by effecting electors split, while avoiding fusion. Senator Butler travels to Washington.
In Des Moines on September 4 Senator Allison opened the state campaign with a near four to six thousand crowd listening to a long address. He focused on the money question warning of hardship under free coinage and predicting prosperity after McKinley’s election. A large gold standard march followed with thousands along a mile and a half procession while Democrats split and joined the parade.
Edward F. Taylor former assistant cashier at Citizens' Bank of Norman was arrested on charges of falsifying accounts. He allegedly mailed a 4000 dollar draft to his brother Ed Taylor cashier of a bank at Argentine Iran to cover a loan. the draft returned after the Argentine bank failed and Norman officials learned of the scheme. Leedy blasts Republicans at El Dorado park meeting as Populist candidate targets monetary policy and championed free silver and 1872 crime themes.
Erie Sept 4 Bryan club with 175 members voted Shackleton as president and challenged McKinley men to joint debates in New Hampshire. Free silver supporters from all factions attended. Republican convention at Nashua named Ramsdell for governor and endorsed St Louis platform. Horsemen in Ceepede decide not to build mil track and name C W Williams manager at Galesboro. Hear Marshall band and Morahan band to perform at Garfield Park tonight.
September 4 Minneapolis hosts the largest fraternity militia parade with 2400 marchers. Disrupted by a last minute withdrawal, the John Tatr division of Bau Chire claimed the prize. General J.C. Liyper led the Town brigade amid favorable weather and a second contest announced for today.
Real estate transfers show Joseph to A D Eneminger and Wr Cansing to Mary F Gray with 5200 dollars for property described as north half of northeast quarter of section 17 township 13 in Nebraska. State Democratic convention convenes in Omaha at eight o clock with nominations for electors pending. Populists authorize their executive to act for four Weston candidates to be notified by Democrats to comply with legal requirements.
A steamer Rose with 130 passengers struck a Twenty-third Street ferry boat near Broome Street in the East River and sank within five minutes. Only a few passengers were rescued. belongings were lost and passengers remained distressed. Nearby vessels aided as the wreckage dispersed. London telegram reports volcanic and earthquake activity near Stornoway and in the area of August 1784, with ships ported and churches damaged. The text book committee debates school budgeting and staffing, with disputes over proposed reform and new specifications to be discussed at a Grand meeting. Advertisements urge customers to try collars and services at a local shop on West 14th Street.
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