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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1896
Page
8
Fragmentary ad copy touts a Dr Joe tonic claimed to cure chronic bronchial ailments and improve flesh strength and nerve health. It mentions a “Medi ccre” and references to various diseases and organs, but text is garbled and details are inconsistent.
Atlanta reports Thomas J. Delbridge, who vanished Tuesday, was found dead at Lakewood Park. The missing man had withdrawn $504 from his insurance recently and was last seen entering a boat for a bath in the reservoir. The boat was later found empty with his clothes in the bathhouse, indicating an accidental drowning.
The Democratic committee in Columbia, D C, Sept 1 announces Judge Earle as the next senator with a large majority over Governor Beans. The committee also adopts a resolution to fund the Bryne campaign with $2,000, and each member pledges to raise $50 to $100 for the Bryne fund.
National meeting of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Helpers opens in Galveston Texas September 14. Delegates from Kansas include P S Watkins Newton F W Barse Nickerson E R Pietechos Arkansas City P M Cahill Plevson Ths Williams and Mrs Williams along with other lodge representatives along the Santa Fe line.
The Rock Island railway company is measuring for new winter uniforms for its employees. T. P. Battle of Work Bros. of Chicago, a tailor for many western roads, travels the route to oversee the uniform fitting. Thirty Mexican doctors travel via the Special Pullman attached to Sant Petratn No. 3 from Mexico City to Buffalo to attend the American Public Health meeting.
In Pueblo and Denver on September 12 a fusion pact linked the national Silver Party with the Populists for governor and top state offices. Nominees include Morton Bailey for governor by acclamation, E Clark Wheeler for lieutenant governor, and other silver and populist picks for secretary of state, treasurer, and regents. The Bryan and Sewall electors were endorsed, with the union completing the state ticket through Populist endorsements. The convention adjourned after formalizing the ticket and fusion terms.
Grand Rapids Michigan September 1 1896 the national convention of letter carriers selected San Francisco as the 1897 convention city and elected officers with E Pearsons of New York as president John Arkinson of Fall River as vice president J Victor of Washington as secretary and Alex McDonald of Grant Rapids as treasurer Local executive committee members included Ben Stevens Cincinnati J J Scully Pittsburg F P Kies Omaha and C H Cutler Boston The western regional role list cites St Louis and Saranhot as cities in the distribution figures
Washington September 12 Secretary Stattheble suspends the Guthrie Oklahoma townsite board for sixty days over alleged exorbitant charges for work performed. The action pauses the board’s authority pending further review as the Perr board list of Oklahoma townsite boards is expected to respond.
Indianpolis Ind Rep 12 The Democratic central committee of Indiana has elected Parks M. Martin of Owen county as its chairman. Mr. Martin was a staunch Democrat and successor Sterling T. Holt resigned due to alleged tendencies.
Fire swept the Frankton Kentucky home for feebie minded children last night. Inmates were rescued and moved to the armory in their night clothing and barefoot. The blaze caused numerous injuries among staff and prompted medical concerns. Sale note lists G W Stansfield as vendor at 612 Kan Ave.
Springfield Sept. 12 Charles B Palmer secretary of the People's Party State central committee argues the opposition will be defeated. He cites historical vote totals and pro prohibition shifts to claim an 19 year election advantage for Bryan. He says reports from farmers, mechanics and small traders corroborate rising support and name lists to prove broad local backing.
Boston and western Massachusetts caucuses show the Democrat delegates leaning to Bryan and Sewall for Chicago platform ratification and George P. Williams as gubernatorial standard bearer. In Springfield and Northampton, fresh silver sentiment gains, while gold supporters win Northampton and western districts.
Rev James G Dougherty urges Governor Morrill to abolish Wyandotte police commissioners and restore citizen control of government. He argues the board favors politics over temperance and that liquor laws are violated under current administration. Petitions circulate urging abolition so residents govern their own affairs, at least regarding liquor trade.
A fragmentary ad item from a 1895 issue touts Dr. Hand’s Colle Cure and Dee Witta Colle and Cholera Cure as immediate relief for babies afflicted with wind colic and summer diarrhea. It mentions Wichita samples and cites G. W. Stansfield in Hensas avenue as a seller, with crude promotional lines about rail travel and comfort.
Topeka items cover a Populist primary this evening, a Topeka baseball trip to Hamilton, and fall fashion notes. Reports mention festival planning, police presence, floats, and parade prep along with scattered house additions, school openings, and a busy county court calendar. Local bets include Bobbings on breadlines and civic events, with notes on prominent residents and upcoming performances.
Long article notes visitors can access public institutions like asylum reform school hospitals and falls during the Fall Festival and Reunion. Mentions guide arrangements at the state House and that many locals and visitors from Oklahoma towns attend. Include aging resident Mrs Pusan Bright of North Topeka born 1787, still healthy, needing shoes and a galico dress. Also references church services, vesper plans, and various sermons and notes on other events.
Sunday church listings show multiple congregations in Topeka with morning services at 10 a m 1 p m and evening sermons at 7 30 p m. Churches include United Brethren North Topeka Baptist First Presbyterian Topeka M E Walnut Grove M B C First Church of God and others with readings and special events noted.
The Kansas City line promotes fast vestibuled trains via the Burlington Route. A new large book of photo engravings highlights South Missouri scenery and topography. Free mailing offered with a small postage fee upon receipt. Also ads for laundry services and patent medicines appear in the same notice.
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