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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1896

Page

5

Political rallies and speeches in Kansas pews

Activity fills Kansas political scene with meetings and parades. Prot Frank Nelan leads a southern grove gathering near Lindsborg with a notable audience. ticket prices and venues listed. J W Johnson and Webb McNell address large crowds in Arkansas City and Wellington, while diverse Bryan and Free Silver clubs organize across Smith County. Jerry Simpson’s speech draws a massive turnout in Ness City, with a 16-vehicle parade preceding the talk.

Webb M'Nall J. W. Johnson Arkansas City Sheme Llves Riery Oklahoma City Webb McNell Gaylich Ute Dasid Abe Lohnes

Free Silver Clues Organized at Various Headquarters

A morning report notes new Free Silver groups forming at multiple locations. Organizations listed include the Bryan Free Silver Club in Leon, Missouri. Silver League in Oak Hill, Kan. and the Seyas Free Silver Club in Armonia, with officers Cohen, president, and W. W. Stewart, secretary, among others.

Str BD Tillotson Urizanitarion Uevon Pree Cohen W. W. Stewart Bryan Freee Siver Club Leon Mi Hoh Muishull Seyas Free Silven Club Armonia

Mailings on McKinley Bryan Clubs in Kansas and Kentucky

Readers letter from Minneapolis discusses the McKinney club, its 200 members, and local party loyalties with 100 Republicans stating they will vote for Bryan. A Frankfort Bryan Silver Club forms after John H. Atwood’s praise, with 220 charter members and strong enthusiasm for silver.

Minneapolis Kan State Journal McKinney Club Demchu McKinley Bryan Bryan Club Prankfort Frankfort Kon John H. Atwood Atwood Bryan Silver Club W. Brondensurg

Tents Loaned for Topelm Reunion from G A R Camp

Congressman Charles Curtis reports the War Department has approved a loan of 200 tents used at the G A R veterans encampment in St Paul for the Topelm reunion. Tents will be sent immediately to Mayor Chaos Fellows.

Charles Curtis War Department G. A. R. Vetervina St Paul Chaos Fellows

Dragon Parade Float Report Seeks Builders For Festival Week

The Committee of Fifteen directs all builders or planners of floats for the Dragon parade on festival week Thursday night to report by Monday evening September 21. Provide float details, including theme Moorish character, dimensions, number of chorees, and names and addresses of responsible persons. Floats must not exceed 20 feet in height unless a lowering plan passes under trolley wires.

Thos. F. Doran Committee of Fifteen Peters F_ DORAN Kansas J. M. Keleht Topeka Palmer Stoker Knight de Cc. C. Allen Holton Flamdown Club United States Hirst Presbyterian Church J. Alderson Edison ‘Works Kansas Medical College Kansas Bankers Chicago Wwe Poke Wells Topka McCarthy & Layson Nortonville Mew Court House Marshall's Anderson Marshal E. Athletic Park Aesf C. M. Foulkz Santa Fe Cty Horton Joe Watera Lodge No John Nichol

Wyandotte county war stalls as subcommittee stays mum

Topeka news describes a Republican state central committee subcommittee in Topeka that arrived to assess Wyandotte county troubles but refused to discuss conditions. The governor delays action pending the committee’s guidance, hoping for a clear recommendation before proceeding. The piece ends with an abrupt marketing line about collars that does not fit the political item.

Republican State Central Committee Wyandotte Topeka Tegan Claftin Peterson Gordenor Cat

Topeka News Notes Fall Festival and Local Happenings

Topeka press items cover Fall Festival planning, band preparations, float decorating, dances, lectures, and local travel. Mentions include Washburn College opening, Priests of Pallas ball, Grand Opera engagements, Marshall’s band, and city improvements. Several locals travel or pursue education, with crops and weather noted.

Dr D H Vipkasen Arrested For Drunkenness And Fraud

Dr D H Vipkasen, formerly of Colorado, arrested after a two day spree. He now runs an employment agency at 1 East Sixth Street and faces drunk in public charges and a pending fraud warrant from Justice Furry's court accusing him of swindling two dining room workers out of 28.

Wellington Stekinieyay Hetart Companie Satinikeight Burruwo Ube Urate Lambert D. H. Vipkasen Bundy East Sixth Street Greaston Gardiner Furry Daisy Baustian Mabel Hedman Dickasel Topeka Colorado Aoher

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertise Digestive Aid

The ad claims faith cannot digest food or improve appetite, and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will aid digestion by supplying digestion juices, acids, and peptones. It asserts the tablets invigorate the stomach, improve blood and nerves, and promote wholesome food use. Sold locally and by mail from Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.

Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Old Boys Visit Topeka Prompts Rail Train Promises

A Topeka Capital report discusses plans for a Topeka reunion for veterans from Leavenworth. The piece argues a special train should be provided to transport old soldiers at no charge, urging the Kansas G A R to arrange rail service and urging government officials to aid travel. It notes prior promises and questions committee actions and funding.

Leavenworth Hewlile Troy WV Genee National Military Reyldlere Capital Te Promis Everl GW GAA Fiticen Topeka Saidiec Topeki Sinte Journal le Sone Journal Kansas Department G. A.B. Apne Useau Miltia Lyw Conta Milla Wiltner G. A. Tt

Burlington Route Vestibuled Trains to Chicago and St Louis

Travel ads tout faster service on the Burlington Route with vestibuled trains to Chicago and St Louis. Describes new compartments, chair cars, and comfortable sleeping accommodations. Encourages passengers to ask agents for tickets via the Burlington Route as the premier eastbound service.

Chicago St Louis Bart Burlington Kanaan Cire Joseph St. Louie Chitaco

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