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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1896

Page

8

Reid Writes Proposes Tariff Fight in McKinley Appeal

Whitelaw Reid writes to Ohio Republican leaders praising McKinley and urging tariff as the campaign issue. He condemns silver finance and debt repudiation, warns of constitutional eroding schemes, and urges Ohio editors and voters to back the tariff plan and elect the Republican ticket in November.

Ohio Vermont United States Supreme Court Streich Clete Canton Olle Tara Trely Whitelaw Reid

J P Morgan’s Prize Pup Born With Three Legs

New York banker J Pierpont Morgan owns a three legged Callie puppy born weeks ago at Cragston residence. The female puppy has a damaged left front leg and a growth from the body. its front legs are stronger than hind ones. Sired by First Bare Hero, with a track of medals in England, Blue Ruin the dam is a Merle descendant of Sefton Hero. The pup, cared for by Manager Armstrong, has daily meals with regular grooming and has just opened its eyes. No artificial food is used.

New York J. Pierpont Morran Cragston Grard Lee England Blue Ruin Sefton Mr. Morgan Madison Square Rafford Ormond Chariton Phyllis Roslyn Wilkes Armstrong Gevistanta Iith

Weekly Crop Report Signals New Crop Market Rise

Weather observer Jennings reports warm Western conditions and cool Eastern parts with no rainfall in the west except far south. Light showers in middle and east. Plowing and wheat sowing advance while first wheat in southern counties appears up. New corn arrives in Chautauqua and Cloud counties as a fine crop amid scattered apple concerns.

Jennings Today One Corp

Baltimore Labor Day and election official changes

In Baltimore on September 5, over 106 Democratic election officials announced they would not support Chicago nominees and were excused from supervising elections. Bryan adherents filled their posts, with colored men serving as section officials for the first time. Three convicted Republican registrars were appointed and several Negro ballot clerks chosen. Also noted is a Labor Day souvenir and a Fail Festival week program, plus a Peerless Steam Laundry advertisement offering mending services.

Baltimore Chicago

Topeka Fall Festival Ad Campaign Spurs Wide Rail Ads

Advertising by the Santa Fe line promotes the Topeka Fall Festival and State Reunion along with other regional events. Flyers include large colorful prints printed in Chicago and smaller local handbills, with about 60 000 distributed across Kansas and Oklahoma. If other roads match effort Topeka’s festival week will gain strong promotion.

Santa Fe Leat Topeka Kasssus City Kansas State Wichita Winteid St. Joseph Chicago Kansas Oklahoma Santa Fe

Dodge City Notes Personalities Among Santa Fe Employees

Speck correspondent reports on Santa Fe staff wanderings and plans. Conductor Barker contemplates a 30 day rent. F M Pope plans a southern tip. brakemen Dalton and others travel or rest in Kentucky Tennessee and Denver. Several conductors visit Colorado and Chicago. one man sick with typhoid. a coachman and a bicycle ride aid delays. An unknown man loses an arm attempting to board a freight car. Train No 2 near Robineau reports engine trouble. a bicycle helps reduce delays. Rail workers show renewed interest in politics. Carnival and meeting rail fare provisions listed for Atchison, Lawrence, and statewide gatherings. Red Men convention slated in Chanute.

Santa Fe Barker F. M. Pope Birakeman T. A. Dalton Kentucky Tennessee Afra W. & Hood Hood Denver Jenkins Luidis Chicago R. Harry Norwell McCabe Newton FMM Pope W. Telley Tethey Colorado Schlickerman Gamble Ari ‘Ocemniattay Brakemaan Gingvich MDGKE Robineuu Colo Fefe Piremab Philhom E. Ausser Emporiacita Schilekeman Las Animas Atchison Western Pavenger Asenciation Kansas Nebraska Association For the Kansas Yearly Meeting of Friends Lawrence Association Great Council of Kansis Chanute

Special Excursion Rates For Wichita Dedication Events

The Santa Fe has arranged special train service from Sterling Hutchinson Newton Arkansas City and Winfield to Wichita on September 10 for the Masonic home dedication at a special price. Additional service covers the Kansan State Fair at Wichita from all territory west of Wellington and for the A O U W meeting at Winfield.

Santa Me Sterling Hutchmoon Newton Arkansas City Wineld Wichita Wellngton Winfield

Personal notes on Santa Fe officers summer travel

GJ Smart B Wilcox A E Sweet W C Haswell and families take summer vacations in California El Paso San Marcial Denver Lexington Ex Spring Lake Mich and San Antonio. reporter quotes Bir Robert Pierce on Agatite cement plaster praising its qualities as a natural cement from Cheops Pyramid and Egyptian cement. mentions Ayer's Ague Cure for fever and malaria.

GJ. Smart The Santa Fe California B. Wilcox Paso A. E. Sweet Jere San Marcial N. M W. C. Haswell Mrs Haswell Lexington T. D. Alden F. BE. McFarland A. Bunten Denver W. J. Healy Spring Lake Mich Robert Pierce Chicago Lumber Company Journal Cheops Pyramid Besmt

How They Met Nansen in the Arctic Encounter

Henry Fisher recounts the June meeting between Nansen and Jackson’s Arctic party on Franz Josef Land. From a chance ice sighting to a cordial greeting, the Norweigian explorer joined the expedition, shared meals, and exchanged map notes revealing a new Arctic sea and British channel through Franz Josef Land. The narrative includes Jackson’s letters and reflections on Nansen’s voyage and future aims.

Henry Fisher Henry Ir. Tanicul University’ College Museum Nottingham Franz Josef Land Gravesend Satre Fisher F. G. Jackson Flora Albert Armitage Armitage Nansen Jackson A. C. Farnsworth Cape Flora Aii Nether Stinker Banda Ate Snsen Jove Dr.ansen Headquarters Dr. Nansen Schott—Hanses Payer Queen Victoria Jickwon Trista Frans Josef Cruet Fee Namsen

Snapshot Views of South Missouri Book Offer

An ad promotes a photo-engraved book “Snapshots to South Missouri” by Kansas City Burrington company claiming sixty or more views of the region. It offers free delivery on receipt of four cents postage from 36 Lockwood Kansas City Missouri. Also a Burlington Route travel pitch and a note on DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills sold by G W W Stansfield.

South Missouri Kansas City, Port Scott & Memphis Railroad Co Lockwoop Kansas City

Militia encampment plans debated by committee

A special meeting of the Committee of Fifteen is called at the council chamber to discuss the militia matter. State Auditor Cole says camping without action is not actual service and will not approve expenses. The committee weighs funding to bring several militia companies to camp at the fair ground this year.

Anderson Committee of Fifteen Council Chamber Cole Manhattan Lawrence Emporia Heston

TENTS FOR 15000 MEN AT FAIR GROUNDS FOR G A R REUNION

The city to erect Melpine tents at the fair grounds for sleeping and camp facilities for about 13 000 to 15 000 people for the G A R reunion. Grant avenue runs north from the grand stand with named side avenues and streets. Hospitals press HQ tents and branch officers will be arranged in designated north and south sections with water, sanitation and a large dining hall offering refreshments and amusements.

Fair Grounds Erovide Barnes Conmaniers Grant Avenue

Monster Bower planned at Hamilton Hall for Big Ball

Mrs. C. Suttons ways and means Committee of the floral part of the Fall Festival met at the courthouse yesterday afternoon and decided on details of the big benefit ball to be given the general flower committee at Hamilton hall Friday evening. Marshall's band, Gormly's band, Wat-

Lawrence led orchestra to headline Alhambra ball

Louis Buch of Lawrence directs the Sons of the orchestra and the Alhambra Mandolin Club for a dance at the hall. Tickets cost 1.50 per couple. Donations cover decorations and flowers from Hayes Rodman and local ladies. Grand march 8:20 led by Edward Wilder and Mrs Jonathan Thomas. Mayday tickets at drug stores Eagle Curry and Charles Eagle. Voting contest closes Thursday at Arnold’s drug store. Zouave uniforms for General Bradford’s company priced at 175 each.

Dward Wilder Jonathan Thomas Eagle & Curry’s Charles Eagle's Ladies of An

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