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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1896

Page

5

Old Soldiers Bryan Club Names 207 on Rolls

The Gla Soldier' bryan club has listed 207 old soldiers with company regiment and time of services. The executive committee invites all comrades to the next meeting at Hex Pramas on 2 th to present an address and to welcome all veterans.

Gla Tryan Capra Oh. Moore Die Nest Chote Jo Waters J. Burkett A.M Ridfoe Ani C. J Miller Blanks Katias Avene

Vicious Burglar Attacks Proprieter in Bengal City

The burglar entered a house late at night and confronted proprietor Coomber of Gains & Coomber. Coomber fired twice, wounding the intruder who lurched away leaving the proprietor with a wounded left arm and the burglar fleeing. Investigators report no clear clues yet as to the burglar’s identity.

Bengal City Sept F. Coomber Gains & Coumber Hla Fim Coomber Coomber's Left Ride, Laeky Cyumnber

North Topeka notes and local visits in September

Local notes from North Topeka detail residents traveling to Paxico Alma and Manhattan, visitors from Silver Lake and Elmont, engagements, church and school figures, and upcoming events. Notable items include Miss Altna Payne and Byrd Watkins heading to Ramas City, Rev John Tracy’s return to Indiana, Major Henry Stillwell’s upcoming appearance, and the Epworth League convention in Topeka with Blue Post memorial services announced for September 1.

State Journal Kimball Kansas Avenue A. A. Raub Starity Jains Reb Wm Green Wiheenst Hartles Green Boouville Altna Payne Byrd Watkins Ramas City Mike Thine Lelia Rites Manhattan Bee Maggie Riley J. le Beverly Alabel Cannif Toluce Afisé Canniff North Topeka Busser North Q Wine Emporia Riley Manhattan Key Dover Z. F. Riley Mra. W Paramore Henry Stillwell Southwestern Sally Athet Epworth Ieague Kansas

Ministers in a Stew Replying to Politics at Topeka Meeting

Kansas ministers debated state and national politics at a Topeka gathering under Rev H D Plaher. Rev Fisher urged McKinley and the gold standard, calling for pulpit influence outside church walls and distribution of McKinley materials. The group backed a union gospel temperance revival to unite churches statewide.

H. D. Plaher Congress Topeka McKinley J. A. Staveley Martin & Dennis Church Witt Italco DA Shule Silver Lake McKinley Meeiner C.D. Dalton Walnut Grove Fisher Major McKinley Chicago Staveley Murrifl D. N. Houghtelin Carbondale OM. B. Lodge J. K. Hillmaster Om.b Rev Gos. Dearborn Leeds Morrill Motil Stephens Dempcrance Union Union of All Temperance Forces Billingsley Kansas Friends of the Cuure Vicinits Kansas State

Blue Not Interrupted Debated McKinley Debts and a Prayer

A reader letter in The State Journal recounts J W Forest's remarks about McKinley debts and a post meeting question at Colonel Blue’s meeting. The writer defends the timing and truth of the exchange stating the question was asked after the event and clarifies remarks on silver, free coinage and government stamps.

State Journal Erie Record McKinkey Missionaires Thayer Col. Blue Treasury

Populists nominate for Legislature in Pottawatomie County

Judge Fitzgerall of St Marys advised the Democratic state central committee on Friday that he expects to carry Pottawatomie County for the Populists. He said he was nominated for the legislature but tried to decline. now he aims to join the Bryan camp and help the ticket win.

Pottawatomie County Fitzgerall St. Marys Coneult Democratic State Central Committee Camp Aten Morrill Bryan Slong Coffey County Bryan Club W. P. Tinton State Central Committee Coffey Equity le Rey Leedy

Leedy and Snelling Speak in McPherson Park

In McPherson Sept 1 J W Leedy addressed a large afternoon crowd at 2 pm focusing on money issues and railway plans to cut prices for farm products after farmers sell to speculators. George Snelling spoke to a bigger crowd at night advocating free silver and cited leaving the Republican party after the St Louis convention if the 200 cent dollar option remained.

McPherson J. W. Leedy George Ro Sneliine Mr. Leedy Snelling St. Louis

Which the proper ticket Fort Scott Scots fusion Populists

Fort Scott reports fusion Populists massing four points to tie state and national committees for ballot placement. They claim bolting Democratic nominees cannot appear on the official ballot due to alleged irregularities in delegate selection and Australian ballot provisions affecting nominations and elections.

Fort Scott Scots la Kasse Breidse Boltiruc

Horr Tales Tariff Draws Large Pittsburg Audience

R. G Horr addressed a crowd of several thousand in Pittsburg with a torch light procession beforehand. He delivered an exhaustive review of the tariff question and kept the audience in motion with pointed comparisons as the debate on the topic continued.

Pittsburg Sept R. G Horr Horr Miriff

Savonburg Rally and McKinley Club Openings

Reports describe a September Savonburg joint rally for two congressional districts with Porterville Stark Elsmere and Ravonburg joining forces for a large turnout. Speakers include P Burris Frank Nelson and others as the Eskridge Wigwam hosts a Republican gathering amid new McKinley Club memberships.

Savonburg Sept. S Porterville Stark Elsmere Ravonburg Kirkpatrick P. Burris Prank Nelson

Corn Output Tops Last Year in Kansas Report

Secretary F D Coburn releases August crop figures showing Kansas marketable corn at 224,000,000 bushels with most counties contributing higher yields. The report cites area yields,county totals, and preliminary estimates, noting drought and drying winds affecting conditions and moisture. Readings list county by county production and per acre yields, with several counties reporting 35 bushels per acre or more.

F. D. Coburn State Board of Agriculture Guburre Doniphan Jemding Jewell Marshall Nemeana Washington Bedewick Republic Jsklm JePherson I Riley Risen Atchinon Osage Douetas Lool Miami Wilkin Marlon Kinston Pitutuser Franklin Shawnee Leavenworth Comey Allen Osborne Neosho WITS Elk Kingman Ottewik Harper Wyndotte Mobile cHey Brown City Johnsen Pattiwatome Marchal Greenwood Chaulaug Assencers

Snapshot of Topeka News Highlights

A string of city notes from Topeka covers winter coal outlook and school admission exams, a diphtheria outbreak near town, council actions on appropriations, and upcoming events. Headlines mention Gen. Gemmell’s illness, bloodhound suggestion for jail, a court release, Flutel parade practices, and local electoral tensions.

Local incidents and arrests reported at the grounds and court

Palehen fell from a silky at the fuly grounds yesterday afternoon fracturing his wrist. Allen Miller, a janitor accused of stealing T. Bisque's bicycle, faces trial by Justice Grover tomorrow. Dock Manson, jailed for stealing Watermiion, received a two week delay to rustle One honey. He later surrendered due to inability to obtain it.

Palehen Allen Miller T. Bisque Justice Grover Dock Manson Hal Justine Grover

Carriers' Extra Pay Claims Headed to Judge Lorenz

Judge Henry J. Lorenz, in San Francisco, proceeds to adjust long standing overtime claims of letter carriers dating from 1880s and 1890s. The suits stem from the 1891 Supreme Court ruling in Postextinct United States and cover extra work after hours amid new eight hour laws. Judge Lorenz plans to tour towns with carrier service before Utah, Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. Also notes arrival of De Schlesinger at the National hotel and a patent remedy advertisement for baldness.

Lorenz San Francisco Henry J. Loren United States Court of Clams Lorenzie Supreme Court of the United States United States SSS Mercer Farriers Utah Colorado Kansas Nebraska - de Schlesinger National Hotel

Surprises May Shape Wyoming Vote Says Governors

Fragmentary notes from a political column discuss Wyoming Governor prospects and potential party shifts. Observers anticipate evolving support for Bryan or McKinley, with mentions of Teller and Wolcott as possible leaders amid partisan debates and voter shifts. A Masonic funeral notice for Gideon appears, followed by short ad copy about mineral waters and local suppliers.

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