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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1896

Page

7

Classified Ads Notice for Help Wanted in Topeka State Journal

The Topeka State Journal offers free publication for Situations Wanted ads on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday for Topeka readers. Ads must be handed in by 10 o'clock Saturday or two days prior on other mornings, with restrictions on length and timing. The notice invites all to use the classified columns.

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Classified Rates and May Circulation Data

Five Cents a Line or twenty cents a line for a week. Scents by the month. Average circulation for May, 1698.

Sworn statement and advertisement call for press details

Detailed statement of circulation presented to advertisers on application. Call between afternoon and five to view a WebPerfecting press claimed as fastest in Kansas printing two to three five page papers per second. Also advertised are apprenticeship and clerk positions with references and addresses, including Green Seats Seattle and West 2th.

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Kansas City Market Report and Livestock Prices Sealed

Kansas City market report shows no grain price activity. Cattle, hogs, and sheep traded with varied strength and steady to lower quotes. Texas and western cattle mixed, hogs strong to steady, and sheep weak. Livestock receipts listed, with Kansas City capital and dispatch details. Also notes upcoming Southwestern Soldiers association reunion speakers and Spain intending to deploy marines to the Philippine Islands.

Kansas City Chicago Heeeipte Curtie Kansex City Texas

Old Smithsonian Celebrates Fifty Years of Knowledge

The Smithsonian Institution marks its fifty year existence with plans for a valuable volume on its achievements and a memorial to its founder. Jones Lewis, later Smithson, bequeathed 365 000 to establish in Washington an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge. The aim is to support original research, publish volumes, and offer copies to first class libraries worldwide.

Washington Smithsonian Institution Jones Lewis Smithson Duke of Northumberland Fra Kefence

City Council Likely To Take Up Bills On Holiday

City council meets tonight but action will be limited to passing bills and an appropriation ordinance. A holiday inquiry arose over possible extra moves, with the city attorney noting no business beyond routine items can proceed on a legal holiday. The agenda centers on garbage ordinance and First ward sewer projects.

Lea Conner First Ward

Peffer Addresses Silver Question to Bryan Audience

Seneca Sept 7. Two of silver's champions spoke to large crowds in Bryan. In the afternoon Peffer gave an educational talk using coins and continental currency to illustrate financial propositions. Evening speaker J D Botkin, candidate for congressman at large, delivered a decisive address. the gathering produced several converts to the silver cause.

Silver Bryan Wiswam Peffer J. D. Botkin

Funston to Speak at Local McKinley and Hobart Club

The Eypabloans of this city organize a McKinley and Hobart club with 200 members. Officers include President Willis W. Dilworth, Vice President W. Summersett, Secretary Charles F. Bozell, and Treasurer A. M. Rowley. Ex-Congressman E. G. Funston will address the club and the public on Tuesday afternoon, September 8.

Belot McKiniey Hobart Urei Willis W. Dilworth W. Summersett Charlies F. Bozell A. M. Rowley E.G Funsinn

Populists in Mitchell County Push for Salary Cuts

The Mitchell County Populists unite behind a platform endorsing free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1, criticizing the current gold standard. They call for salary reductions for all public officers by two percent to align with farm price levels, ahead of the upcoming Maverster election.

Mitchell County Michel County B. Ward M. HL Dooler EL ‘Pee Bonnifeld T. S. Johnson Folloowa

Man steals bicycle wheel then returns it days later

In Emporia a colored man named Miller rode off with a high grade bicycle wheel from an office and attached sprocket lock he broke. He claimed drunkenness and later returned the wheel Saturday night. The incident also mentions a speed-charge and county officers, with insurance notes linked to the American Wheelman's Protective Association. Nearby, George Alexander Murphy of Emporia died at age 58, a former Ullica resident and Ireland native, to be buried in Pontiac, Illinois. Beattie reports the death of John C. O Neil, a longtime postmaster, from heart failure amid fever and agve.

Allen Kansas Avenue EE Bisene Miller Bleece Weil I Stier Biscoe Miler Emporis Emporia George Alexander Murphy Joseph F. Culver Ireland Ulica Livingstone County Tunicia Pontiac Beattie John C. O'Neil

London bomb outrage wounds none at marble yard

London news reports a clumsy bomb thrown by an unknown man into Farmer and Brindley marble masons at No 6 Westinson Brides Road. The device exploded, drawing a crowd, but no serious damage. A man seen fleeing shortly after the blast is under police investigation, believed to be petty spite from a former employee.

London Farmer and Brindley Westinson Brides Road Polic

Armenians Seek Liberty After Arrival From Constantinople

A group of Armenians who arrived from Constantinople aboard the steamship La Girente and surrendered to Sir Edgar Vincent demand release from arrest. They say the sultan promised safety and liberty if they surrendered and they plan to sail soon for New York.

the Free Brava Marsillles Constantinople la Girente Edgar Vincent Heave Shem Ure New York

Free Silver Republicans Organize Committees in Star County

The Free Silver Republicans form ten committees led by chairman D C Tu teun and secretary EF Puviance, also secretary of the city Republican committee. Members include M M Stebbins Tha Mitchell Thomas James Himer Peyton WN Helstead and others. Meetings are set at Southern School House Mission Center Golden Rule school house and Manokan township locations on September 1 3 12 16. For Rent A ten room house at 602 West Sixth Street in modern condition.

Free Silver Republicans Starcounty D.C T. J. Nichols Wilson Keith Thomas Kassan Jerome Bez Q. A. Peytun J. Miller de Sorrelttee Southern School House Beane Ronce Mission Center Ehiver

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