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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1896

Page

2

Sewall to Lose Buy the Boston Herald After Close Figuring

Boston Herald reports on William Sewall facing a tough path to the presidency through fusion with Chicago Democrats free silver Republicans and Populists. It outlines electoral maneuvers in key states Kentucky Missouri Texas Ohio Michigan California and others, suggesting Sewall could lose electors to Watson or Bryan while fusion plans shape the November result.

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South Missouri Real Estate Scene Draws Home Seekers

Book Through South Missouri wr Four Genta. Kansas City Fort Geott & stem pris Sie Raliond Co issued a photo encraved sa vise highlighting warded aeaee. An accurate Knowledge ranks sbstained on pregurtions gun eral Copoat bhy of that section attracting attention of home seekers and investors amid recent notes on noas 46 nap Shots ip South Mis free upon re tat eases recents. Address Pn Loew.

South Missouri Kansas City Fort Geott Stem Pris Sie Raliond Co Missouri Fort Scott

Gasoline stove tale ends with dramatic bluff and cob loss

A Powhatan woman recalls a gasoline stove mishap when a fire caused Snap to topple and burn his head, leaving him hairless and smeared with preserves. Neighbors helped, but the incident ends with a vow to abandon the old reliable Kansas cob for safety.

Leedy's Dates for Governor Campaign to Speak at Topeka

Populist candidate J. W. Eeedy schedules a series of campaign appearances across Kansas. The corrected list includes dates from September 1 to September 30 in cities such as McPherson Valley Falls Lawrence Carbondale Leavenworth and Topeka with September 16 highlighted.

Topeks Central Committee J. W. Eeedy McPherson Valley Laerence Carbondale

McKinley Prospects in New York and Neighboring States

Washington dispatch notes Republican chairman Babcock cites New York Herald poll hints that McKinley will exceed 150000 plurality there. He predicts big Republican gains in New York New Jersey and Connecticut and suggests Missouri views campaign material and topography as part of broader attention. Also mentions a Missouri photo book Snap Shots in South Missouri and a laundry service advertisement.

Bebcock Herald Washington Babcock New York Herald New York New Jersey Connecticut Berald McKinley

Harvey Seeks Gold as Object Lesson at Chicago Banks

Col in Harvey a Chicago author and publisher of Coins Financial School drew 92 500 in gold from Metropolitan National Bank yesterday and locked it in an iron box at First National Bank as an object lesson on gold and banking. He and his secretary Josie Hix moved the gold between banks after a private order from Cashier Hitchcock. Harvey plans to tour showing the coin as a demonstration that all the world's gold would fit in a cube about twenty two feet on each side. The stunt sparked curiosity among onlookers and sparked comparisons to political figures amid talk of the silver question.

The Chicago Hitchcock Harvey Josie Hix Benks Mr. Harvey Firsily Muttepassations Bank la Salle Street First National Bank Gearborn Street Mn Harvey Edife Miss Hix New York Revolutionary Party Vermont National Democracy Indianapolis Wall Street California Conger Congress Well Street Rome England Germany

Great Men's Doubles Patched for Presidential Seats

A fragmentary notice discusses men allegedly waiting for big office moves. It hints at real estate offices, tithe trustees, and figures resembling Bryan and McKinley. The piece questions mental strength expectations and notes salaries and party committee reactions without clear names or dates.

Chicago McKinley Bryan Sen Uice Poe Wise Ackinney Ana Factaee

Women Clean An Alley In St Louis Protest

In St Louis on Sept 7 a group of women on Randolph street and Scott avenue organized a city alley cleaning after years of inaction by authorities. They hired a wagon to haul away debris, gathered up to 100 volunteers, and spent the day shoveling and loading dirt into piles for removal, demonstrating women’s resolve to improve their neighborhood.

St. Louis Tadisa Randolph Street Scott Avenue Jefferson and Ewing Avenues St. Lannie Jefferson Avenue Hamilton Harmitten

Marriage of Charles Becker and Eveline Hoadley

Charles A. Becker of the Kansas City Star and Miss Eveline Hoadley of the Kansas City World will wed Thursday morning at the groom's father's residence in Lawre Kansas. A short honeymoon will follow before the couple returns to Kansas City to reside there.

Charles A. Becker The Kansas City

Wall Street and Free Silver Debate Shapes 1896 Outlook

Henry Clews argues free silver agitation waning and predicts a Republican victory in November. He details Wall Street’s influence on policy, cites gold imports reaching about 320 million, and urges maintaining the gold standard to restore confidence and attract European capital.

Five Feet of Whiskers Man From Beloit Kansas Stuns City

N H White of Beloit Kansas astonishes Minneapolis by walking on his five foot beard. A 63 year old stock raiser, he has worn no razor for 30 years and trims the growth rarely. He travels with his wife and daughter to enjoy the novelty, while his braided beard hides under his vest and trouser legs.

EN. White Kansas Minneapolis Minneapolis Journal van Dyke N. H. White Beloit Kan Mr. White Mr .White the St. James

Man Rides Horse Into Saloon and Causes Destruction

In Kansas City on Sept 7 a intoxicated man rode a horse into Don Cronin's saloon on Fourth and Broadway, ordered a drink, and caused about 26 dollars in damages. Officer Morris arrested him, arraigned in police court, and set a 50 dollar bond. The horse was claimed later by Bracken.

Kansas City Don Cronin Fourth Street Broadway Morris Olver Coventmanche Ed S. Blacken Independence Avenue Bracken Coventmanche

Governor Morton Plans New York Move After Governorship

Governor Levi P. Morton intends to reside in New York City after his term ends January 1. reports say he bought or is purchasing a townhouse in the Millionaire's Colony near Central Park, with architects evaluating property and terms awaiting agreement. The notice also requests names of firms or individuals proposing floats for the Festival grand parade, to be kept confidential. A ten room house is available for rent on West Sixth Street and modern conveniences are noted. Subscribe for the State Journal.

New York Levi P. Morton New York City Central Park Morton Kitt Committee of Fifteen Thos Doran

Georgia Electors to Be Chosen by Legislature Says Report

In Georgia the likely path to the 1900 presidential electors is through the legislature rather than a popular vote. Democrats face a probable loss of majority, while Populists seek a fusion with Republicans to gain legislative power. They claim a legislative choice would deprive Populists of electors and possibly affect the U.S. Senate seat. Watson’s Georgia popularity is cited as a pivotal factor.

Atlants Georgia Bucks United States Bryan Ad Watson General Gordeun Crimp Tts Watson

MITCHELL'S POSITION ON SILVER AND REPUBLICAN TICKET

Woodburn Ore Sept 5 United States Senator John H Mitchell addressed about 2000 listeners on this day supporting the Republican platform. He has long favored free silver, but now backs bimetalism linked to protection and urges silver friends to stand by the Republican ticket amid shifting views on international coinage and policy.

Oregon Woodburn Ore United Stakes John H. Mitchell Minchell Republican Party Texas Tom

Burlington Route Advertises Western Through Trains

Travel ads tout the shortest paths to the far west from Kansas City via the Burlington Route. Daily departures at 10:40 am to Billings via Lincoln with through sleepers to Montana Puget Sound and Pacific coast, claiming 10 to 25 hours savings. Homeseekers excursions push trips to Arkansas Arizona Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas with set sale dates and round trip fares. Ayers Cathartic Pills are recommended for liver cleansing.

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