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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1896
Page
5
A jumbled compilation of local notes lists town events, accidents, politics, sport, court matters, and social happenings. It mentions football and baseball teams, civic figures, a fatal lightning strike near a city farm, police and court activity, and upcoming fairs and carnivals with scattered names and places.
The notice advertises passenger service from Chicago to St Louis via the Burlington Route with new compartment cars, standard sleeping cars, chairs, dining options, and a westward limited to destinations. It urges asking an agent for tickets and travel details with emphasis on comfort and routes.
Washington reports Chicago will house a new eight story government building designed by Henry Ives Cobb. The cross shaped structure occupies a square block bounded by Jackson, Clark, Dearborn and Adams streets, with the first two stories forming the square base. The post office department will be spread across the ground floor and nearby offices.
Reports describe BL Har ver known as Coin launching a new scheme through a secret group named The Patriots of America. He circulated a printed document signed by HH and O Cupp, National Recorder, aiming to recruit silverites and Peune buyers of his Financial School.
In Narragansett Pier on September 9 a public altercation erupted between Dr. John A. Lees of Norristown and Edgar Saltus near the Casino cisterns entrance. The two famed society men fought over a disputed claim, pushing into the street and ending with both men visibly injured. Saltus was escorted to the Continental by a bookman, while Dr. Lees was taken to his summer home in Gladstone by a friend of H. W. Cooper of Providence.
Thomas Watson addressed nearly 3,000 people in Bonham Texas as he campaigned for the vice presidency. Excursion crowds from Dallas traveled by train to hear him, with Watson planned to travel to Erie Kansas and Arkansas next. The Lehigh Valley Railway advertised a scenic ride to New York from Chicago.
New York September 2 members of Sousa s band attended a banquet at the Manhattan Beach hotel hosted by Director John Philip Sousa and David Blakely. About 75 guests were present and they presented Sousa with a silver loving cup.
The article lists numerous Republican clubs and leaders in Kansas, naming presidents and secretaries for groups such as Summit Courtland Condit, Lebe, Ludsy, Luray, Fairview, Dexter Sheridan Township, Gardiner, Banker Hill, Waldo, and Cottonwood Falls. It records conventions, organizations, rallies, and personal items about candidates and politicians.
The State Temperance union reports the Law and Order league victory after three months of conflict with jointists and saloon interests. Prosecutions against Whisky men led to saloons closed and injunctions dropped for now, with dismissal or renewed action depending on conditions.
The Second Ward McKinney clubs held a business meeting at the county central committee rooms to decide on a permanent meeting place. They abandoned the East Side and Belt options and settled on the old B. of Lo hall at Fourth and Adams Street, to be fitted with seats and used for the next meeting on Tuesday. A Bre Kinley banner will be placed across Fourth Street, with a committee to arrange the display. Also, Republican campaign funds from state employes will be collected at 5 percent per month for a year, taken from October checks, affecting asylum attendants some of whom are not Republicans.
Charley Curtis arrived by train to Emporia and planned a Plymouth rally this evening. He says the district will rally to a larger majority than in 1894, expressing confidence in Republican electoral and state tickets as he tours the district. He will speak in Emporia in October.
Washington reports both parties held conventions. D. H. Ballard and A. J. Wilco are nominated by Populists for senator and representative, while Samuel Clark Democrat seeks probate judge and Mike Purcell Democrat for clerk of court. Dr. Sut ton Populist becomes coroner, E Bennett Pag list county attorney. How J. D. Botkin and Senator Peffer addressed both gatherings amid strong enthusiasm.
Judge Smith addressed a Bryan club last night at the courthouse about fiscal policy and governance. The event featured Republican perspectives from Pree Bliver and remarks by Judge Clark.
A report from Papia on September 3 notes a crowded courthouse and a well received Bryan Silver campaign speech by A. Smith and Toran Howe 210 in the county. The Mini county Republican primary results are listed with probate judge J. Mason clerk A. N. English county commissioner Jas. Crayford county attorney A. Lane county superintendent Miss Ainsie Hayle representative Dr J A Haldenman and U S senator candidates John J Ingalls 595 votes J ie Burton 225 and W A Calderiend.
The Remabii ian county convention in Leavenworth on September 9 nominated Petherford for county attorney Harry Abvey for probate Harry Perkins for district court clerk and John Coury for county commissioner Fr WW Shider for state senator A Jnr for the legislature in the Sixth Warrant PG Heckbush in the Seventh and K Spencer in the Widith. They were not instructed for United States senator.
A joint discussion at Hoyt on the monty question drew about four hundred attendees from Populists and Republicans. Ale Miller of North Topeka and County Attorney A F Crane of Holton spoke, with Miller delivering a decisive political blow according to reports.
Centra September 9 The State Journal editor notes J D Botkin spoke to a large audience Saturday afternoon at the pit his remarks drew close attention and were compared with John Hopkins who spoke later at the same venue using charts to argue silver degradation schemes Hopkins, a free silver Republican, held a two hour evening talk to a crowded house.
A Silver Club of 47 formed at Cedar Point with 8 members and seven former Republicans. J. C. Dwell was elected president, Wp Shaw and F B Holewmbe as vice presidents, WT Osman secretary, and M. J. Sei as treasurer. Membership has since grown to about 47.
In Woodson county, Yates Center hosted a major gathering by the Yates Center Liver club with a large daytime event. A 40 foot Bryan pole was raised and a torchlight procession occurred at night. Congressman RG Horr spoke to a large audience for nearly two hours, followed by a massive display including a flare and procession. Ex Confederates Metta and Lucien Baker were part of the night events, with Baker addressing about 3,000 at the park.
J. D. Botkin spoke to a large Marysville crowd on a Monday night. The hall was filled, the audience attentive, and after several selections the speaker was introduced and held the audience for two and a half hours with his eloquence.
The Democratic and Populist speakers at Pittsburg urged free silver as the main topic of their evening address. Schoonover and Boyle spoke in support of candidates for judge and attorney general, while Little announced dates for events in the Seventh district. Gov Morrill granted pardons for murder and larceny cases in Cowles and Johnson counties.
In Fort Scott and Hutchinson, Democrats and Republicans assemble district and club meetings. McKinley supporters gain applause in Keljelt and Sylvia. W J Ross shifts to McKinley, while Ed Little plans speeches in Leavenworth on September 14.
Reported plan for General Harrison to tour New York state and Adirondacks comes from Chicago and Indianapolis but appears unauthorized. Letters say he will start in October and travel through Cincinnati, with Mrs Harrison reportedly delaying a New York visit and a possible return. Mos. Gace rison is noted but details remain unclear as to official commitments.
North Topeka items note meeting notices and arrivals as residents pass through town. Joseph Tatetan visits, John Sheets shows a three pew Victor bicycle, and Mrs. Je & French return from Houston. A Baptist church social is planned, repairs on the Jackson street hall are underway, and several residents plan travels or visits. A large petition circulates in the province urging Japanese immigration limits and a higher Chinese tax.
Report details Lee Jones badly hurt while showcasing a high stepping horse in Kansas City. The horse bolted through streets, collided with a telegraph pole and barbed wire, injuring Jones and Baldwin, with Jones facing weeks of recovery and uncertain return to work.
On Saturday night the Grand 9 Play presents Tennessee's Pardner a comedy drama by Scout Marble praised by Bret Harte for its melodramatic touch. The troupe features Harry Main-Hall and Chas B hullkins with past works including Ensign War of Wealth Old Homestead and Sure Acres and a strong supporting cast led by Hether Williams Maude Granger Jeffreys Lewis Edward Marrizat and June Corcoran.
Sept 9 reports note cheap grapes in Closeland with a heavy crop and many baskets sold, prices rising as more fruit expected. A Washington opinion on metal and silver futures is cited, with commentary on currency and tariffs. Ayers Ague Cure is advertised as a fever remedy amid the general news.
Charles Kink Falre a traveling salesman from San Francisco Jewelry and other items has vanished from the Mc Dermott hotel since the third instant. Police report no trace of him in any town in the state. He is 45, son of a well known gold pen manufacturer, with valuables at the hotel valued at $5,000.
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