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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
5
Festival week declared a holiday for city schools with high school hours shortened and teacher assignments to be made Saturday. Disjointed notes describe budget topics, textbook orders, and vendor bids from local suppliers. the meeting discusses labor days, course planning, and auction results for school needs.
A miscellaneous Topeka roundup with fever talk, casual notices, and civic hints. Mentions typhoid fever rise, Hogeboom home, Rickard to Tampico, and a variety of city items from hotel and hospital references to parade week watchmen and campaign buttons.
Newton man Charles Buckner favors Bryan and predicts the state will back him this fall. He dismisses Palmer and notes party meetings will lead to a final election sweep with the crowd waiting to hear telegrams about Vermont and Arkansas results, then cheers when Palmer is not mentioned.
Auditor Cole defends he termination not to waste money regarding the state militia appropriation for the year ending January 3, 1897. He argues the fund balance should cover possible needs while Adjutant S M Fox explains last year’s encampment costs and the plan not to seek extra funding this year to avoid exhausting the fund.
W H Bennington and W F Rightmire push a factional move within the Populist camp in Kansas with support from party leaders. James Watson, warned in Erie, is urged to reject efforts to install Bennington and allies as leaders, as Populists promise welcome but will not tolerate discord or manipulation by Republicans. Breidenthal plans to visit Watson to discuss the situation.
The agreement between Jerry Simpson and Chester Lorg sets six joint debates in September and October across Hutchinson Newton Wellington Harper Great Bend and Wichita. O W Heniee and Frank Harrow lead the Republican committee with L Long as candidate. Simpson to open and close at the Hutchinson first debate.
Fragments indicate a formal pledge in a debate setting where Mr Long will deliver closing remarks and a statement outlines that Spenine and closing are to be shared. It mentions Congress committees represented above and expenses to be divided and paid equally, covering rent and paper advertising. Signature witnesses indicate this day.
In DRedge City on Sept 14 a large audience greeted CL Long and RP. Mc Culloch as the Flambeau club escorted Mr Long to the opera house. He spoke over two hours in an entertaining manner. Jerry Simpeen is due today with a big meeting expected on arrival.
A massive free silver rally drew several thousand in Burlington on Tuesday with speakers including Capt Jve Waters of Topeka and Colsett of Chanat. Across Cimarron McKinley Club formed with 100 members as Chester L Long and Judge Cole delivered speeches. In Beloit the Republican temple opened with ex congressman from the Second Kansas district speaking amid a strong turnout. Silver and Gold forces held meetings in Brown’s Steve and others, with Peffer Botkin and Vines addressing large crowds. Lyon County’s Republican club planned a big demonstration on Friday featuring Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois and Judge J. Beekman of Kansas.
In Junction City on September 14 the Democrats, Populists and Silver Republicans announce extensive rally preparations. John W. Leedy, Judge Frank Doster, B. C. Little and others are slated to speak in Pittsburgh. September 10 features L. F. Boyle, E. R. Kugely and Morrie Daggett addressing a several-thousand audience with well received remarks.
Several hundred attended the Burton Branson event last evening where he spoke amid cheers for Bryan and mingled with supporters of both candidates. A joint debate is planned in Mankato on Sept 19 between Turner and White on silver coinage benefits.
The text notes the Republican and Bryan clubs forming subgroups of about 34 and 40 members, with speeches by Jos A. Gil of Colby and H E White of Mankato. It mentions the Coffey County Silver Convention to nominate a county ticket in Burlington on September 11.
The annual convention at Lowmines HID church drew about 20 attendees with A Ho Vanes of the State Temperance union delivering the opening address. Afternoon sessions featured Mrs Tinney and papers by Mrs Bowman and Mrs Shepard on temperance and flower mission work, while Mr Vience urged unity to boost temperance activity amid political debate.
New Haven Conn Sept 10 the Candee company manufacturers of rubber shoes and a large member of the United States Rubber company resumed operations today in nearly all departments. As stock is produced finishing rooms will open and by tomorrow the whole Marmototh plant should be operative. About twelve hundred workers were at work today with possibly two hundred more returning tomorrow. Plant will operate as business permits.
Local ad offers low prices on various coal grades including anthracite and bituminous types. Mentions sale by G W Stansfield at 22 Kansas Avenue and a Southwestern Fuel Co listing. Also notes One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief and a railway route description with fine facilities.
City Council last night halted the no garbage ordinance of Nettels after debating costs and practicality. The plan for district pickups, alley rounds, and waste segregation was deferred to the next meeting, with critics deeming it too expensive by about 45 per month.
Santa Fe Route promotes excursions for homeseekers to Arkansas Arizona Louisiana Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas with September 2 1S and October 6 leaves and fares plus 208 for tickets. Good for twenty days. Advises acts for liver cleansing with Ayers Cathartic Pills. Missour Kansas & Texas railway lists trips for homesteaders September 1 16 31 and 5 for southward travel. Contact union ave Kansas City Mo or local agents. Steam Laundry advertises free button sewing and dye-fast colors.
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