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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1896
Page
1
Confidant Mal Wyer’s secret Topeka visit, three days past, touched Populist strategy. Merion Butler’s agents tracked Watson’s Western tour while Ayer’s actions influenced Kansas leaders and headquarters reports.
A Kansas group including Senators Jones of Arkansas, Gorman, Faulkner, Teller, and Dubote met in Washington with Democratic and Populist figures to discuss securing better terms for the state. Johnson indicated Populist leadership supported the arrangement, while busy talks continued on national committee matters and Kansas postal issues.
Mies Maud Stevens sues prominent Chicago hotel maker of its city fortune for 100000. The case appears unsettled as no one confirms details while the attendant, recently in New York, reportedly wins large sums in gambling games.
Judge Poster presides over a federal tax dispute involving railroads challenging a state postal like tax requirement. The case centers on the Union Pacific and others, with Alma Bonds and a city improvement bond figure cited. Gurranty Savings Bank of New Castle sues Alma authorities for about 36 750 in principal and interest. A Bryan Leedy Flambeau Club meeting is noted with local social details.
Assistant Attorney General Godard flies to Chicago to aid the interstate commerce inquiry into grain rates. Kansas cases and upcoming hearings shape the legal strategy as political operations and corporate activity unfold. Hogers Manufacturing Co of Kansas City plans a 350000 capital railroad casting firm with Hogers Rogers Hogers A Billy and S A Hogers as incorporators. Roxbury Presbyterian Church files charter. Captain T S Stover works on official election ballot. William Hucksey to tour Kansas cities with speeches. Supreme Court expected to wait for November term. military board reports a new KON.G company in Tela.
If the Committee of Fifteen cannot place extra lights, private citizens must illuminate the avenues. Those able should display lights and decorations, while others might use incandescent lamps, Japanese lanterns, locomotive lamps, and candles in windows to brighten the night. Fire precautions and police-ordered displays may be required.
The funeral service for McR. Gemmell was held at his residence on Eighth Street with Rev. Paley and Dr. Alderson officiating. Santa Fe offices closed to allow officials and employees to attend. The procession moved at 4 PM for interment in Topeka cemetery. many wreaths and flowers were placed around the casket.
Sunday evening marchers from Ft Leavenworth expected to arrive in the city September 27 with the infantry providing the drum cadence for the parade. If roads delay the contingent may reach on Monday and a reception by the Committee of Fifteen is planned for the following day. There is speculation royal troops from Ft Riley could join by Monday.
Lawrence correspondent reports J. B. Waething, a wealthy stockbroker and financier, has endorsed Bryan and donated to the campaign. He explains his support aims to help farmers pay interest and principal, saving their homes.
A Populist delegation in Buffalo announces five electors will back the Democratic state ticket in exchange for control of the presidential slate. The move signals fusion plans to defeat the Republicans. The convention proceeds with debates over resolutions and party lines as leaders push for independent state organization free of Chicago platform influence.
The text argues that disruption should resemble restoration rather than revolution, removing oppressive trusts that raise prices to consumers and destroy production. It envisions returning to producers a free field and open competition to secure fair returns for labor.
About 800 delegates gathered as the gold standard faction rallied behind temporary chair Kennedy of Naugatuck. The convention approved making temporary officers permanent, pledged support for the platform, and planned potential action on electors and state offices. Resignations from state committee members were accepted amid cheers. A recess was taken as resolutions were pending.
London dispatch quotes a leading article urging England United States and Italy to form a new Dresbund to curb Turkish tyranny. The piece notes Western powers threaten intervention howling for a joint war while insisting neither Britain nor the United States are deeply committed yet could align under initial inspiration. Americans might welcome a united flag and star spangled banner to back this move.
Paris on September 18 the British embassy formally requested France to detain Tynan pending the arrival of English documents to formalize extradition. Glangey on September 16 Edward Bell, American linked to the dynamite plot, was handed to Scotland Yard. Balmoral residence bomb plot tie and Queen Victoria guest czar context noted. Mrs Tynan identified among Boulogne passengers bound for New York.
A Chicago dispatch to the Democratic press reports McKinley unlikely to carry his own congressional district or county. The canvass for his district shows Bryan leading by a solid margin with farmers and miners largely backing Bryan and free silver. In Leetonia, Tl voters are enrolled in the Bryan free silver cause.
The opening exercises were held at 10 45 in the chapel with about 100 visitors present. President George M Herrick delivered the opening address. Fall registration shows a marked increase over last year.
A letter from Hon. Carlisle states he will begin arranging his business and affairs and then travel to Kentucky to campaign under the state committee’s direction, signaling a direct push into the state for the campaign efforts.
William J. Bryan spoke in Knoxville after an overnight journey, drawing an estimated crowd of 14 000 to 18 000. He urged independent financial policy and urged volunteers to work as hard as he did to support democracy, with reception by prominent Tennessee figures and an all-night turnout by attendees and travelers.
New York Sept 16 Chairman Bynum of the national Democratic party has appointed the financial committee members Charles J. Canda Abraham S. Hewitt William C. Whitney John D. Crimmins Samuel Babcock George Foster Peabody James Speyer Walter Stanton J Hampden Robbe Joswell P. Flower George F. Wall Charles J. Ferrehilds John C. Bullitt John A. McCall W R Grace Theodore W. Meyers Charles Tracey August Belmont Jordan L. Matt George Ehre t John P. Frenzel treasurer headquarters Palmer House Chicago Executive committee members W Haldeman Lt Krupthof PW McCutchton George Foster Peabody John C Bullitt Holman M E Spellman John P. Frenzel secretary treasurer
The disbarment suit against A H Case and G W Carey, brought by Mary F Sriwn, concluded this afternoon after two days of testimony before Judge Hazen. The case centered on alleged excessive fees from a $1,946 judgment, with nearly $1,000 claimed as attorneys fees and the remainder used for other obligations.
Mr. McFadden head of the Bureau of Public Comfort urges Topeka residents to open rooms and spaces for festival crowds. He reports about 200 accommodations for 1,000 people and predicts tens of thousands will arrive, asking citizens to offer spare rooms at moderate rents.
The general committee reports subscriptions totaling five hundred dollars for the floral parade during Fall Festival week. Prizes include two cash awards for best decorated four in hand. Dr McCurdy’s four in hand trap is engaged by six city young ladies with more entrants expected, including a Kansas City entry. Charles S Eagle will display the parade prizes in his hall for three days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
Chicago officials report the Alley L line sold at auction to Leaise Carter and George E. Adams for 4 million on the mortgage bid plus 100 thousand for 24 lots, totaling 4.1 million. Reorganization plans foresee replacing steam with electricity and thorough renovation of the property.
Augusta Sept 16 With over 100 towns still to hear from the Republican gains site a plurality of 46,425 rises toward 50,000. Returns are complete from 48 towns cities and plantations in the state and from ten counties as results come in.
Edison Electric Illuminating Co warns patrons that orders for displays received after the 26th of this month must be refused due to inability to secure material or labor in time after that date. Also noted are additions to a list of ladies decorating a parade and a rally with a state auditor candidate. Rail and travel notices promote through trains to Minneapolis, Sioux City, and New York with comfortable accommodations.
Tense public alarm surges as violence escalates in the city. Officials warn residents to stay indoors while police brace for potential clashes and seek calm amid growing fear and uncertainty. Citizens report rumours of planned confrontations and tightened security across neighborhoods.
A Frankfurt Zeitung dispatch from Constantinople says Albanian battalions guarding the Vidis palace were disarmed in full view of troops and replaced by Sve Beraskier units. Other reports note Armenian arrests, bomb discoveries, and heightened fears of upheaval as European powers watch the sultan’s regime.
An English language dispatch outlines fierce public panic and shop closures as activists press for regulation to safeguard Armentins amid deportations. It notes a senate state of alarm and ongoing unrest, while travel and rail advertisements mix with sensationalism. Enumerates US trains and tours via Grand Trunk and Santa Fe routes with promotional detail.
Investors warned against hal lucination of risky bets while the Ravings and Lima Association of Tope warns of losses. A Missouri guidebook titled The Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Trailroad offers sixth photo views of South Missouri, inviting inquiry and promising knowledge of the region’s productive potential. Address LOCKWOOD, Missouri.
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