Theyll Be Here Next Week by Tens of Thousands
Large crowds expected next week as thousands arrive by special parties. The Santa Fe adds sixty extra trains and Rock Island adds seventy seven extra cars to handle the surge.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
1
Topeka Festival to Draw Tens of Thousands Next Week
Railroads estimate the Topeka Fair Festival and State Reunion will attract at least 40 000 visitors, with 10 000 more possible. Rail lines deploy 70 plus extra coaches, with Santa Fe, Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific planning special trains and widespread carriages to accommodate guests from Kansas and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Sii
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Nebreska
W. J. Black
The
Santa Fe
Tue Day
Amore
T. J. Anderson
Chacoheer
Rock Inland
Garden CH
Dodge City
Wichita
Winfit
Arkansas City
Hutchinson
Cottonwood Falls
Burtingame
Otta
Burington
Diate
Atchison
Coffeyville
Cherryvale
Pittsburg
Girard
Newton
Ottawa
Hoekstand
Belleville
Smith Center
Phillipsburg
Herton
Citten
la Betha
Caldwell
Autchinian
Herington
Marion
Clay Center
Clyde
Suling
St. Joe
Sailna
Babethe
Union Pacific
Bwlolt
Junsdon City
Misouri Pacific
Coffeyville Chetopa
Pittsboro
Fort Scott Garnett
Council Grove
Osswatemnne
Windows Go Fast for Fall Festival Views
Windows on second and third floors along Rivne Kansas avenue from Fourth to Ninth streets are selling for up to 12 dollars per window for Fall Festival viewing. Landlords along Kansas have offered front rooms in third stories and back rooms of second stories to tenants, boosting potential income as demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivne Kansas Avenue
Fourth
Ninth Street
Guildiies
Kansas Branue
Ma Meeker
Oraton Spies & Yeoant
Karcsas Ave
Window rentals surge for parade week across city blocks
Building owners set windows for rent during festival week with prices from one to several dollars per window for one parade or the entire week. Some sites offer third story spaces for multiple rooms, aiming to profit as views from Fourth to Sixth streets draw crowds. Demand far exceeds supply as observers seek vantage points along Kansas avenues and near corner spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nus
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Kansa
Hotels Prepared for Pall Festival Week Visitor Demand
The Bureau of Public Comfort seeks local host volunteers as hundreds of visitors flood Topeka for the Pall Festival. Principal hotels report crowded capacity with 1435 at one, 1000 more across others, and many guests camping on fair grounds. Citizens urged to sign up with Mr. McFarden to house guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Public Comfort
Tte
Thin City
McFarden
Emissier
Rees
Whreop
Chesterfield Hotel
National Hotel
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Dutton House
Kansas Avenue
Topeke
Topeka Festival Poem Promises Jolly Carnival Night
A fragmentary poem promises a lively carnival in Topeka with a marching band style parade. It recounts plans for revelry including a big pull of instruments and crowd energy while warning against disorder and urging respectable behavior during the caravan to the Festival. The piece carries a dated, historical tone with mention of Kamins avenue and a Genta Fe to the Atchison line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ar
Topeka
Asie
Guing
Pallas
Phos “Kamins Avenue
Ali
Donovan
Arches Across Van Buren and State House Grounds Proposed
A local drive urges several electric and floral arches to adorn Van Buren street and the State House grounds. Arch work is under construction at Ellison company yard with 500 incandescent lights planned. Floral arches will feature at Ninth and Jackson, with additional arches proposed over trolley poles pending permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eidith Street
van Buren Street
Edison Tmominatine Company
Ellison Company
State House
Ninth and
Jackson Streets
Hofman
Turday
Mr. Rodman
van Buren Shest
Rodman
Benefit of Arches Fundraiser for Capitol Square
Mrs C S Sutton chairman of the ladies committee organizes a phonographic entertainment at Hamilton ball on Monday September 28 to raise funds for arches at Capitol square. Admission is 15 cents and several city society ladies will serve as ushers. The event features top local music talent and all participants donate their time. The Galveston Chamber of Commerce plans to build a display ship at the fair grounds for Festival and Reunion advertising, directed by F T Bixter. The ship will be 266 feet long, 26 feet wide, with a tall mast, and will resemble an ocean steamer on the exterior. Master, secretary of the Galveston Chamber, notes the vessel will be completed before Festival week and two carloads of rigging are en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Square
C. 5. Suton
General Committee of Ladies
Hamilton Ball
Topeka
Indies’ Committee
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grounds
Galveston
State of
Texas
F. T. Bixter
Living Flag parade fails as children too young to herd
The Living Flag at the Fall Festival Flower parade faltered after Prof. Hudson could not marshal the children. About 300 girls aged eight to fourteen were needed, but only 23 secured, and attempts on Harrison street near the state house failed as the front of the column could not be arranged in proper form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hudson
Torills
Harrison Street
State House
Mr. Hudson
Topeka Fire Parade Highlights Build for Fall Festival Week
Sixteen Kansas fire companies gather for a Tuesday parade led by Topeka chief Wit marth with Santa Fe and visiting departments joining. The march route forms on Jackson Street and proceeds through city streets to state house grounds, with all local crews in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Towns
Wit
Topeka
Eighth
Kansas Avenue
Harrison
Third
Gordon
Ninth
Jackson
State House Grounds
Tenth
North
Gordon Street
Chie Wimarth
Santa Fe Department
Abbene
Belelt
Garden City
Hiawatha
Junction City
Minneapolis
Marysville
Ottawa
Ostorné
Solomon City
Winfieid
Peabody
Kansas City
Kan
Emporia
Clay Center
Atchison
Argentine
Concordia
Columbus
Oxiwens
Florence
Tapeteese
Lincoln
McPherson
Rath
Costume Carnival Expected to Draw Thousands in Costume
WideShell reports Busy preparations for Fall Festival Carnival parade. Estimations project 1000 to 3000 people in costume, with 700 to 800 button wearers and many more in disguise. Clubs societies and firms plan displays as vendors finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desiers
Haskell
Larned Band to Visit Topeka Sunday
A. Thompson, director, reports a 26 member Larned band arriving in Topeka Sunday. Beloit’s 50 man band will come with the Beloit train Monday. The Committee of Fifteen meeting was postponed to tomorrow morning due to the Fell Festival ball game. Flower Day parade riders to meet at the fair grounds Wednesday at 6. Carpenters urged to join the Labor Day parade in Topeka and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Thompson
The
Larned
Topeka
Manifeld
Beloit
Aarahal
Star
Committee of Fifteen
Equestrian Club
Fair Ground
National Democrats Announce Electors Names for State
The National Democrats reveal their chosen electors by district and at large. Names include Reynolds of Grainfield, Mason of Ottawa, Judge Lowell of Flatton, Captain Elmira of Leavenworth, Hulett of Fort Scott, Albright of Winfeld, Crotty of Burlington, Sheldon of Manhattan, Walker of Hoxt, Brinkman of Great Bend. Certificates will be filed soon and an address to veterans planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagan
National Democrats
Old Standard
Asva
Reynolds
Grainfield
Cat CB
Mason
Ottawa
James EE Lowell
Flatton
Frank Elmira
Leavenworth
C. BE. Hulett
Fort Scott
H. Albright
Wineld
William Crotty
Burlington
J. Q. A. Sheldon
Menhatten
Grover Walker
Hoxt
J. W. Brinkman
Great Bend
Scanlon to Speak on Campaign Issues in Hampton Tonight
John F. Scanlon of Chicago will address voters at Hampton tonight on campaign topics. Treasury statement updates Available cash balance 243,368, gold reserve 37,081,908 as of today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Scanlon
Chicago
Hampton Hell
Scanlon
Washington
Treasury
American Bankers Call for Honest Money in Nation’s Crisis
In St Louis on Sept 22 delegates gathered for the 24th American Bankers Association convention. President E H Pullen urged loyalty to an honest dollar, warned against dishonest money provoking social unrest, and urged duty to uphold law and liberty amid calls for silver. Branch reported record membership and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Olympic Theater
American Bankers’ Association
Association
University
Mercantile
Rockey
EH. Pullen
New York
Cyrus P. Walbridge
City of
Air
W. H. Thompson
United States
Burke
James F. Branch
Excursion rates to Kansas and Missouri travel promos
Santa Fe route offers Wichita round trip at one fare with tickets sold September 2 to 25 and final return by September 8. Atchison round trip one fare tickets sold September 23 and 24 with final return September 25. Another sale at 21 dollars with tickets valid September 20 to 26 and final return September 28. Also a free look through Missouri features a photo book "Snap Shots in South Missouri" with sixty or more views, available free by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Missouri
Free
Kansas City
Fort Lee
Edson Keith Among Chicago’s Foremost Citizens Found Dead
The body of Edson Keith of the Edson Keith & Co wholesale millinery firm was found in the lake near Thirteenth Street. Authorities say he committed suicide while temporarily insane due to chronic dyspepsia and insomnia. Keith, 62, lived at 1906 Prairie Avenue and was a prominent Chicago merchant and elevator owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edson Keith
Edson Keith & Co
Thirteenth Street
Prio Avenue
Keith
Ikke
Str
Whelesale Millinery
Keith Bros. Wholesale
Keith & Co
Bank Rate Rise Hinted by Westminster Gazette
London September 22 Westminster Gazette reports rising likelihood of an early Bank rate increase from the present level. It notes gold withdrawals at the Bank and substantial open market purchases by the continent, with further French checks declines potentially signaling gold exports to Paris. It suggests Bank of France directors may resist further gold flow to the United States and seek to reclaim already sent gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
London
Westminster Gazettes
Paris
Westminster Gazette
Bank of France
United States
Complete Store Opens New Showroom and Gramophone Nights
C H Morrison the Jeweler at 505 Kansas avenue modernizes his shop with wall cabinets floor cases and cherry fixtures creating a hollow square display. A gramophone entertains customers each evening starting this week with songs speeches and animal sounds for about an hour. Opening Thursday and Friday promises a fine display of goods and a welcoming atmosphere for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Morrison
Kansas Avenue
Morrison
Burlington Route Promises Fast Westward Travel
Advertising copy touts the Burlington Route as the shortest des rable path to the far west with through trains from the Missouri River. Daily Kansas City departures at 10 40 arrive Billings Montana next evening after 1050 miles. Free chair cars Kansas City to Billings with through sleepers Lincoln to Billings. Connections extend to Montana Puget Sound Utah and Colorado via a Vio Grande Scenic line. Through services claim 10 to 25 hours shorter than competing lines. Agent promotes tickets via established through Burlington Route schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Montana
Hot Springs
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Burlington
Missouri River
Kansas City
Billings
Lincoln
Denver
Utah
Forsebe
L. W. Wakeley
Gen
Stip
Dragon at Camp Miles as 1500 tents rise at fairground
Camp Miles rapidly transforms into a miniature city with 1500 wall tents to house about 8000 attendees. The Dragon of the News display grows, with hundreds of feet occupying Expedition Hall. Mayor Fellows, T F Doran and Maj T J Anderson oversee progress as Capt. C Tu directs gate security and tent erection proceeds. Arkansas City tents arrive to be pitched alongside the drive north of the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Arkansas City
St. Lou
Expedition Hall
Asta
Jmpany
Mayor Fellows
T. F. Doran
Maj
T. J. Anderson
Cain Miles
Capt. C Tu
Rna
Labor Day Parade Plans Amid Topeka Labor Pride
Band master John Marshal and J Samuelson lead a Topeka labor committee planning a massive Labor Day celebration rivaling any in memory. The parade will feature new floats at Santa Fe shops, a steam organ, a box car float, and a moving platform, with many unions expected to participate. The Trades Assembly is secretive and a large carpentry effort builds a major structure for the event. The parade departs at 10 AM from Coe Miles with free admission and afternoon events arranged at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshal
J. Samuelson
Committee of Mitteers
Lahor
Samuelson
Topeia
Mudio
Bend Af Kanan
Atrsbald
Board of
Beloit
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kankas Aveniue
Sonmi
Ma Gujoq
Suroh
Coeip Miles
Lorina Prepares Carnival Costume Amid City Buzz
Loriwa queen of the Carnival is seen by Bill Haskell in Test and praised as stunning. Rumors swirl as High Rollers press for news while Lorine travels from New York to Leavenworth to supervise fabric gathering for the costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Haskell
Loring
Lorine
Hawkell
State Journal
Lorina
New York City
Wall Street
Leavenworth
Children Flower Parade Delayed Pony Carts to Follow
Dr Gwibor in charge of the children feature for the Fall Flower parade announces fifteen pony carts will appear at the rear for safety. Little boys and girls will ride in pony carts with twelve to fifteen chosen attendants mounted to keep order and prevent harm. The general flower committee plans a short walk in the center of each team to curb unruly behavior and ensure ground safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwibor
Guibor Fhiué
General Flower Committee
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Elk of Tad
Sterling
Cole
C. J. Appleton
Genta Fe
Atchison Gorm Camivak
Grand Old
van Buren
Parkdale and
Potwin Place
C. 5. Sutton
Fairgrounds Tt
Psnaney
Itag
Pana
St Paul
Firemen’s Parade
Trades Assembly
Palmer
President Pullen
Am’n Bankers Association
H. Morrison
Kan. Ave
St Louis
East
St. Louia
Heke
Camp Miles
Labor Day
Loriwa
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