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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1896

Page

5

Jourisl Voice in Veteran Editor Wr. P. Tomlinson

A fragmented reader letter condemns overheated rhetoric in the Daily Evening Democrat, praising the Journal’s steady, civic reporting. It argues for accountability, criticizes sensationalism, and urges continued integrity to inform and guide the public in Kansas Avenue and beyond.

Jourisl Wr. P. Tomlinson Enteer Wey P Demiltiere Hans Avenue New Lee Bowen Elst Seventy Street Dolly Tayle Lew Noturratwlate MacLentan Svurmel Kansas Avenue Nmakker Renepatier Bugek and Gememt Foundation Aife Brent Steides Fenre the People

Fall Term Announces Private Instruction and Recitals

Department of Education announces fall term with private instruction available anytime and Saturday work sessions. Pupils may arrange recitals monthly at Institute Hall. Missouri Kansas Texas railway offers low excursion rates for August through September to the South for homesteaders and harvesters. We mend and sew on buttons free of charge at Peerless Steam Laundry.

Aljee Caroline Beam Institute Hall Missouri, Kansas & Tesas Railway Ith Sik Homersekers and Harvesters Hansas City

Local Citizen criticizes party influence in state politics

ML Garver of Wichita writes to Secretary Stephens alleging the Brotherhood has little state political power and is federal run. He questions the influence of Republican lawmakers and notes letters from Senator Charles F. Stutt and Professor Swentson about the party’s lack of sway.

ML Garver Wichite Sebich O. Me Stephens Iclone Feeral Sente Sente Seamtor Charles F. Stutt Swentson Ofml Ly Sithoat

Off for Colorado and a hunting trip from Topeka

George Seward and companions plan a Colorado hunting expedition leaving by rail to Newcastle Colo and overland into the mountains in search of boar and game. Friends anticipate a feast of wild meat upon their return. Also, Savensburg Bank reaches a depositors agreement with about 90 percent of claims to issue certificates for deposits and avoid liquidation. Lake View grows as a summer resort with fresh mineral waters and recent improvements.

George Seward Will Eyus Jesse Elfintt George M. Seward Colorado Char Savensburg Bank J. W. Breidenthal Savensbupe Bank of Savensburg

Politics in Kansas Gossip and League Growth

President Ed H. Maison of the Republican League visits the city. Mr Madison states the league has grown to over 10,000 members statewide with more than 300 leagues. He claims the organization will be more effective in mobilizing voters and supporting ticket candidates.

Ed H. Maison Republican League Madison

Ingalls and Baker’s lengthy rain soaked trip

Ex Senator John J. Ingalls and Senator Baker visited Leavenworth and Oskaloosa. They spoke to farmers at the Oskaloosa fairgrounds for over three hours, rode back to Leavenworth in a buggy despite heavy rain, and reached the National hotel about nine after dark before boarding a train home.

Leavenworth John J. Ingalls Oskaloosa Baker National Hotel Atehiean Fair Grounds Baker and Ingalls

Silver League Speech Disrupted by Rain in Arkansas City

In Arkansas City on September 4 L C Boyle spoke to residents about the Silver Club hours after C R Mitchell began his remarks before a rainstorm dispersed the meeting. Mitchell plans another date and W L Brown of Kingman will speak on September 5. The bimetallic union met Monday night amid heavy rain and added six new members to the group.

Arkansas,ay L. C. Boyle Silver Club C. R. Mitchell Mr. Mitchell W. L. Brown Kingman

Silver versus gold spar with Bay and brothers

A fractured note details Sowa Sliver Man backing a gold standard advocate in Carson Bay and Kirk Bros amid a trading stalemate. A silver certificate swap is attempted offering 5 percent silver dollars, but no gold is attainable. Bay pushes for certificates while editors defend gold as the honest money for national business.

Sowa Hole Kingdom Carson Bay Kirk Bros Vera Ehogli

Bryan Silver Club Formed With 115 Members

The Bryan silver club of emakers has teen creatised tene with B. Sockrell president and Wo. Octinger secretary. A. A. Stew art and W. S. Gisas addressed the last meeting.

Feends White Metel Pie Ay Bryan Silver Club of Emakers B. Sockrell Wo. Octinger A. A. Stewart W. S. Gisas

Clay Center Hosts Free Silver Club After Talks

In Clay Center on a Tuesday night after speeches by E C Little and Rev J D Botkin, a free silver club was formed attracting over 600 attendees. Senator Petter along with Botkin and Little spoke to a large Populist crowd the following Wednesday afternoon, with broad reception and enthusiastic gathering.

Clay Center Bryan E. c. Little J.D. Botkin Broughton Toadé Senator Petter J. D. Botkin EC Little Petter Little

Long Campaign at Dighton with Elder George

Congressmen Long spoke yesterday at Dighton engaging a large crowd for nearly three hours. Hitler A. P. George followed with a concise, pointed address after Long’s remarks.

Dighton George Congressman Long Mr. Long Hitler A. P. George

Burton at Erie Addresses Largest Audience Ever Gathered

R Burton spoke for over two hours at the city park in Erie on Tuesday night addressing the largest political gathering yet seen in the city He held the immense audience in close attention and received praise as the event ended with many hands shaken and words of commendation.

Erie Sept J_. R. Burton

Colored Men Adjourn as Populist Ticket Endorsed

Silver State League backs the Populist state ticket and calls for a 15 delegate national Silver League gathering in Chicago. Attendance noted as small on September 2. RW Tarser urges all Free Silver clubs in Kansas to report work done, list locations and names.

Senhor Teker Pifteen National Silver League Moet Chicago Free Silver Clube of Kansas RW. Tarser Allee Silver Clubs

Republican party dates set for Marion Brostus campaign

The Republican state central committee announces campaign stops for Marion Brostus of Lancaster district Pennestrania. Abilene September 25 Ellsworth September 27 Topeka September 28. Ellsworth rally is a barrecks event and Topeka speech accompanies Labour das excerciars on the first day of Full Festivities. A L Coleman named state senator. Seneca hosts county Republican convention at 2 PM nominating Coleman GW Johnson JBE Corwin Wand worth Linn Strong and other officials.

A. L. Coleman Seneca Sept Oilock GW. Johnson J BE. Corwin R Wandworth D. M. Linn C. A. Strong

Political rallies and party figures sweep through Kansas in early September

Across Lawrence Great Bend Clyde Clifton and nearby towns crowds gathered for Republican and silver Republican events. John F Scanlon of Chicago spoke in Lawrence as part of a state central committee series. Calderhead addressed Brantford attendees. Attitudes toward silver and gold factions surfaced as Seabrook spoke in Wilsey and Burton in Harvard.

Mount Hood Eruption Spooks Climbers Near Summit

A Mount Hood eruption on a Wednesday created steam smoke and falling rocks while a party of 22 climbers led by Witam Killingeworth reached the summit. A massive boulder struck Fay Killingsworth, throwing her into a water-filled crevasse. she survived with serious bruises as others escaped with scratches. The avalanche moved past quickly and the scene returned to quiet in about ten minutes.

Portland Ure Mount Hood Witam Killingeworth Mount Hood Inn Safety

Reed City postmaster appointment sparks local talk

Reed City Mich September 4 W A Strang named postmaster after Chicago convention influence. Dickinson ally Gilbert reported a change in the postmastership and warned of a new support shift before a forthcoming nomination.

Reed City Mich Don MM Dickinson W. A. Strang Strang Chicago Teket George Gilbert Dickinson King Gilbert Tomorcow

Street Railway Fails in Columbus Receivership

Columbus Central Street Railroad company enters receivership with George H. Worthington of Cleveland appointed. Sunday notes report Newport residents under routine winter arrangements. Norwport details mixed. In Burr Oak a McKinley club forms with 200 members, HI Horner as president and W S Canan as secretary.

Columbus Ohio Columbus. O Columbus Central Street Railroad Company George Hl, Worthington Cleveland Burr Oak McKinley Club HI Horner W. S. Canan

North Topeka Social News Briefs Include Local Visitors

Local notes from North Topeka list residents in and out of town, visits from Chicago and Kansas City, malarial fever updates, a surprise party at Wille and Walter Pollum's home, and a missing horse recovered in Alma. Several residents travel, attend concerts, or plan trips to Colorado, Manhattan, Bradford, and Colorado Springs.

State Journal Kimball Printing Co Kansas Avenue Missouri Kemper Kansas City S.E. Flenkorn Janetion City George Lyon Chicago Bertha Rowley J. F. Custenborder George Stoker George Whiteman Menoken North Side Bessie Henry Bradford Manhattan J. E. Delman Maniorn Jessie Priddy Colorado Springs Wille Walter Pollum D- Loop Hull Neb DC. Hewitt Loop Glen Perkins Alma ED. Small Union Pacific Bi Lyon W. C. Lyon Dr Warner Misa Maude Atttehell Mra A.M. Petro Cunker City Mises Daley Lille Houghtelin Jerseyville Mims “Grace Charles McKee HH. Fowler Anna Rev. Grendenning North Wornpany Sling Chine Bet

Pleasant surprise party in West Gordon street

A small gathering in Miss Lenile Hrdret’s neighborhood hall featured a pleasant surprise party hosted by Mieves Formea Strickrutt and Landa Hyhobaurm. Guests included Mises Annus Kramer Anna Durein and many neighbors. Music and refreshments were served as attendees list extended to Solon McGee Wal Seybold Frank Wahl Theo Muller and others.

Hss Ametican Mieves Formea Strickrutt Landa Hyhobaurm Mises Annus Kramer Anna Durein Antants Rein Minnie Sruth Lena Strickmner Mau Schnele Ametta Seybold Eindres Lena

Grant Birthplace Located With Memorial Plans

Columbus report states the cottage where General Grant first slept is at Point Pleasant in Clermont County. A state board has erected a memorial honoring the ironworks and the building will be moved and rededicated during the coming week as part of a local exposition.

Columbus Grant Polst Pleasant Clermont County Lowe State Board of Aectenitere Teulfollies Lorie Iron

Cloudburst at Manitou disrupts Colorado Springs area

A cloudburst near Manitou Colorado Springs caused heavy damage and washed out streetcar tracks and roads. Communication cut, trains delayed, and large sections of the town suffered flood damage. A carnival masquerade is announced with plans for a big dance for Topeka youths.

Colorado Springs Manitou Ule Gene Ware Yours Fellowes Topeka

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Stirling Zoe Wichita Lake View Douglas County Eighth Ave Ayer Politics IN Ingalls and Baker Beeeman Silver League Riley Clay Center Silver Club Long Burton Silver State League Msenanna West OF England Clay & Son Young Palace DRDD Friends of Silver Tihllotson Care Free Silver Kan. S Great Bend Ryan Club Congressman Calderhead Clifton Brantford Calderhead Camp Aien Clones New York Clyde McKinney JR Burton Howard Harvard J. R. Burton Opera House St Louis Winchester Jefferson Township L Seabrook Wilsey Wilser S. L. Seabrook Ed Madison Newportewport Cornelius Vanierhit Weluy Newport Watch Factory Elsin North Topeka Ute Pass Williams’ Canon
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