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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1896

Page

2

Bradstreet reports uptick in jobbing trade and iron demand

Bradstreet notes improved demand across more than a dozen centers including Chicago St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Pittsburg Charleston and Augusta with groceries hardware millinery and shoes showing stronger turnover. Financing remains weak with New Orleans failures restraining loans and reducing trade volume though iron and steel demand begins to recover. Canadian defaults rise with 40 notices this week versus 20 last week and two to three year trends noted.

York Bradstreet Wales Cwiewes St. Louie St. Paul Minneapole Pittsburg Charleston Augusta New Orleans United States de Minton New York R G Dun Weekly Trade Review New Orleana Orp Cana Sumitst

Committees of Fifteen seek parade float sponsors

The Committee of Fifteen calls for individuals or organizations to secure names for parade floats for the Festival. Doran, Secretary, notes ongoing efforts to determine what shall be built and who will donate.

I Thas Doran

Harris in Washington Seeks Fusion Support in Kansas

Washington dispatch notes Harris of Linwood Kansas a former congressman. He defends fusion ticket claims vows to back 40 Republican votes and cites Silver Club support in Topeka. The piece discusses political alignment and anticipated election outcomes in the state.

Washington Harris Linwood Kan Pate Fen Jend Ba Fesson Zovall Ieeorhood Silver Club Chicago Topeka

Rail workers amid layoff wave spark reader concern

The New York Central, West Shore and Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg railroads report permanent layoffs of engineers and Fremen in the past month due to defective vision. Officials deny cost cuts, stating promotions from lower grades will fill vacancies. One listed retiree, Jim Wood, a veteran linked to Commodore Viender-Dit lore, is noted as too old to operate engines.

New ‘Sora Sept Emey Fremen New York Central West Shore Rome Watertown Ogdensburg Omidale Jim Wood Commodore Viender- Dit Wood

Bryan at Louisville three speeches planned

The Bryan campaign sets three addresses in Louisville on Monday night. He will speak first at Phoenix Hall, then from Col Wiley residence balcony near the Haymarket, and finally from the courthouse balcony. Senator Blackburn will address the Haymarket crowd before Bryan’s Phoenix Hall speech, then Bryan goes to the courthouse after.

Louisville Sept Bryan Lewisville Phoenix Col. Wiley Haymarket Howe Joh Young Brown Blackburn

Spider Woven McKinley Name Shocks Ross County

BM Curry reports a strange omen in Ross county as a spider wove a web over the Republican committee rooms spelling McKinley’s name in the threads. After rain the web disappeared but was rebuilt by Monday, making the name clearly visible to many observers.

Columbus, Sept P BM Curry Ross County McKinley Pac Ae

War rumors in Africa over Sultan of Zanzibar dispute

Reports from Zanzibar on September 12 say Britain installed Hamoud Bin Mohammed Fin Said Sultan after deposing Said Khalid. Germany has not surrendered the deposed ruler and rumors persist that Berlin plans to install him, causing unease about German intentions and a potential widening conflict.

England Germany Zanzibar Henry Lawson Hamoud bin Mohammed Fin Said Sultan Zanaibar Khalid Tye Bim Flumors

Governor Thornton Letter Stirs Catron Assassination Fallout

From Denver a special report discusses Governor W T Thornton amid fallout from the ex Sheriff Chayea assassination case. Political backers of Catron are accused of brutal acts in the county. an Albuquerque communication allegedly reflects on Thornton's character. Also notes Great Ride aboard Lehigh Valley scenery linked to Grand Trunk routes and station services.

Denver Col Sacta Pe New Mexican W.T. Thornton Chayea Catron Thornton Lehigh Valley America Bray Grand Trunk Railway System Lehish Valley Railroad Dearborn Chicago New York Clark Street Morrow City Peerless

Crowds Aboard McKinley Visit Part Of Canton Campaign

Crowds packed the Canton McKinley porch as the Republican nominee met supporters from Erie and Lorain counties. A 700 mile Vermont delegation arrived, speakers praised Lincoln era principles, while several indigent attendees fainted in the crush. A Baptist minister, Wm. Castel, and others were treated. a medicinal pitch for King’s New Discovery appears in the notice.

Canton McKinley Vermont Sied Grout Proctor Loraine County J. W. Steel Oberlin Republican Leagues of Pennsylvania Erie Ernesin Club Downing Lincoln Jor McKinney Major McKinley Sta Lorine County Lincoln Club Erin Wague Erie Ainder McKinlay Ohio Abraham Lincoln United States McKinney Norman Chicago Great Republican Party Duces Maj. McKinney Lorain County Govs. Lippett Rhode Bushnell Wmn. Castel Loraine EH. Turney Amherst Mr. Fuckinger Lorain

Snap Shots in South Missouri offered free by mail

Free book titled Snap Shots in South Missouri from the Kansas City Fort Scott and stem phis Balirosd company features over sixty photo engraved views. It aims to show productions and topography of a favored region attracting home-seekers and investors. Mail request to E. Lockwood Kansas City.

Missouri Kansas City Fort Scott

Question of Riots and Federal Intervention Stance

Washington dispatch quotes General Harmon defending Cleveland's actions during Chicago riots and questioning Mr. Bryan's stated opposition to federal interference. It argues the federal government must act to protect its authority and law without awaiting local requests, warning that accepting only local consent erodes the union's foundation.

Washington United States Bryan Mr. Bryan Mir Bryan U.S

Harmful clash over constitutional power in Bryan era

Judge Judson Harmon argues that Bryan's constitutional view on federal power is dangerous and unstatesmanlike. He recalls a Virginia senator Davies's 1865 pledge of presidential vigor to quell lawless interference, asserting the president has constitutionally backed authority to preserve government and transport mail and commerce.

Mr Bryan Mr. Bryan Een F. W. Davies Virginia Bryan Senate Congressional United States Hhe Teanpot Judson Harmon

International bimetallism favored by viceroy

Dr Horsey reports from Sept 12 that Li Hung Chang backs international bimetallism and predicts silver gains if a silver president arises in the United States. He declines to equate silver dollars with gold and says a union of governments on silver currency is the correct solution. The viceroy stressed a Chinese viewpoint on the silver issue.

Bant Northwest Story Horsey Bed & Lone Li Hung Chang United States Cleveland

Browne Chosen for Colorado Second District Congress

Ed F. Browne of Cripple Creek was declared the Republican choice for Congress in Colorado's Second District. The resignation was ordered to be placed before a committee for action. The platform calls for protection with free coinage as the paramount issue, seeking to balance silver interests and party unity.

Pueblo Col Ed F. Browne Cripple Creek Colorado Congress John ©. Bell

Burlington Route Offers Fast Through Trains West

The notice describes direct through trains from Kansas City at 10 40 a m to Montana and distant points, with free chair cars from Ponca City to Billings and sleepers from Lincoln to Billings. It mentions connections beyond to Montana Puget Sound and the Pacific Coast, faster than other routes by 10 to 25 hours, and advises asking the agent for through tickets via Burlington lines. WAKELEY, Gen Pass Agent, St. Louis, Mo.

Colorado Montana Hot Springs Puget Sound Pacific Coast Burlington Misaouri River Karras City Hives Bontana Kansas City Missouri River Denver Utah California Wakeley Louis

Through trains from Misacard River to St Paul and Minneapolis

Two splendid through trains daily from Misacard River points to the north via the Burlington Route and Stour City line offer observation vestibule sleepers ree chair cars and dining cars north of Council Bluffs. Night service provides sleepers to Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City with parlor cars.

St. Paul En Minneapolis Misacard River Burlington Stour City Council Bluffs Omaha Councyl

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