10 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
1
Report details Thomas E Watson and H W Reed visiting Bee Kansas to press for a Populist bargaining position on electors, with John W Breitenthal opposing Sewall and demanding full Populist influence. Watson defends the party stance, urges unity, and rejects exclusive DemTucker deals while stressing Populist independence and loyalty to St Louis platform. Local notes include county reactions and a Bethany College faculty update.
New York and London markets react to Bank of England lifting minimum discount rate to 2 percent. News notes lower London prices and anticipated further gold withdrawals to the United States. Americans open weak as gold outflows reach £456,000 including gold eagles and bars.
A group of Kansas City grain, elevator, and milling interests sue two major rail companies in federal court alleging flagrant violations of the interstate commerce act. The filing names about fifty firms and is led by C F Hutchings and associates. Mrs Lola Bremmerman granted divorce from Judge Hazen. Ina Wallace, 16, dies of diphtheria at 1513 Kansas Ave. Funeral services held.
The Bryan and Leedy marching club with 19 members will meet at the state silver headquarters tomorrow afternoon to be measured for their new uniforms.
Seismic activity near Rome on September 16 was reported with two strong shocks felt at Cit ta del Castello and Citena. A four year old child of Fred Hartman at 6 Lawrence Street suffered serious head injuries from a fall yesterday afternoon as a result of the quake. The child sustained facial cuts and several broken teeth.
Weather observer Jennings reports warmer conditions after a cool day with 56 degrees atop the Columbian building and 2 months lower on street level. Drizzle persists as a general state forecast calls for showers this afternoon and tonight with warmer temperatures in the east and west areas tomorrow.
A violent cyclone swept Paris on September 10 injuring many people. Omnibuses cabs and stalls overturned while trees fell and store windows broke. Barges sank in the Seine as authorities were called out. Palais de Justice suffered major damage as debris filled courtyards and corridors.
Fort Worth reads a special Post-Dispatch report on the Texas Republican state convention. A credentials committee cleared forty contests and a resolutions panel seeks a three member plenary committee to negotiate with gold standard Democrats and Populists for a shared slate. H. B. Kain of Palestine was elected permanent chairman. Indications point to Henry R. Green as governor candidate, signaling a harmonized faction with McKinley and Hobart. The Lily White ticket may be pulled down and Cuney and Grant figures sidelined as adjournment looms.
Mr Gemmell lies critically ill at 2 pm as doctors report death possible at any moment. The typhoid fever resolved last Monday but hypostatic pneumonia and long standing heart trouble worsen his outlook. recovery now deemed highly unlikely.
A well dressed man was found dead by bystanders near the Santa Fe bridge at 8 20 this evening. Police reported a revolver near his feet and the body not yet identified. A patrol wagon was sent to the scene.
Secretary Francis sent a telegram to W D Bynum regretting inability to attend a Louisville event for General Palmer and General Buckner. He praises their cause and urges strong support, stressing the preservation of Democratic integrity and the nation’s honor. Ellsworth Kan a note lists 26 attachments totaling 7000 dollars tied to Ellsworth Land & Cattle Co led by Wornall of Kansas City. Company owns 6000 acres and lost cattle last winter. No statement issued yet.
At the afternoon session the Sons of Veterans elected officers for the ensuing year James L. Rake of Pennsylvania was chosen commander in chief and Pr Backiey of Louisville was named junior vice commander Council in chief member J. P. Ken was among those listed for the council of chiefs.
Kansas leaders discuss a united temperance front to oppose the Prohibition party’s nominees Merrill and Leedy, proposing a stand for a nonpartisan, independent candidate. Secretary Stephens cites support from Prohibition and National party figures, with many Republicans open to an independent ticket if a strong, reform-minded candidate emerges. The State Temperance union pledges to uphold sobriety and moral prosperity, seeking to shape policy without partisan entanglements.
Rumors widespread in Olathe Ottawa and other Kansas points say John B. St. John could be brought back by party leaders to lead the state. His old friends urge him to return while Republicans still admire his oratory. St John has not commented and may decline but could gain a chance to settle scores with enemies. An observer estimates he might draw 13 000 to 15 000 votes in the state.
Albany dispatch reports Senator Hill Telegrams Norton Chase, denouncing a Third Albany district delegate election to back Chicago platform. He vows to act freely at Buffalo and accept only conditions preserving party interests. Also notes a voting contest for Fall Festival parade names Kansas and Topeka ending tonight at Wier's drug store.
Readers were told the Fall Festival lighting on Keruss avenue may use electric lights, with talks of a Topeka club feature lighting from Fourth to Ninth or beyond. Costs, current supply, and possible city or Edison company contributions were debated in detail, aiming to illuminate the street for festival nights.
Claire Harrie omitted from contempt of court proceedings as a dissociated party in a divorce case. Judge Hexen ordered payment enforcement but Harrie failed to appear and was released after clarification. Nominee Boyle, a fusion candidate for attorney general, fell ill causing schedule disruptions and postponements across the state as he planned city visits.
A Sept thunderstorm struck Devin Lonnie’s farm five miles west of town, igniting a barn fire that destroyed the barn and five head of horses inside. The storm’s damage concentrated on the rural property, with the blaze observed from nearby fields.
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