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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1896

Page

5

Stoves and Radiators Ad Claims High Durability

The Fireback Queen Economy Cook Stove carries a five year guarantee. Omak Stoves are guaranteed to hold a fire. Soft coal Radiators and hard palchase hursers are claimed to be unsurpassed.

Reading crowd boos Tillman after denouncing Cleveland

In Reading Pennsylvania Senator Ben Tillman faced a hostile crowd at the Reading Fairground after denouncing President Cleveland. The audience shouted and jeered as Tillman was escorted to another stand to continue his remarks.

Reading Cleveland Juinin South Carolina Funston Utter Chiveland Gates Owey

PROMISE FROM HARRISON TO SPEAK FOR REPUBLICANS

Ex-president Harrison promises to make speeches for the Republican National Committee. Communications with Committeeman Durbin confirm a personal letter outlining travel to Indianapolis and New York with dates to be finalized after Morrison consults. Speeches will begin soon after Harrison returns home in October.

Harrison Republican Committee Chiesteo Republican National Executive Chicago Adironacks Durbin Morrison Durlin Indianapolis New York

Bank Robbery and Arrests Roil New York Scene

New York on September 2 reports Joseph N Wolf a prominent lawyer was arrested for aiding in a $36000 bank robbery at Union National Bank. A separate case notes a $46000 bank robbery with similar check patterns. Two travelers were murdered near the state line. one victim may be Charles Green of Lansing Kansas.

New York Joseph N. Wolfsom Union National Bank Lansing Kan Siloam Spumes Ark Oakes Charles Green

Major McKinley Quiet Day in Canton

Canton, Sept 22 Major McKinley passed a quiet day with only individual callers and no organized delegation. He spent the day in his library as crowds stayed away. In London, the Daily News financial article notes large gold withdrawals from the Bank of England and predicts the mint will raise the price of American coins.

Wes McKintey Canton Major McKinley London Daily News Bank of England

American Humane Association Holds 20th Convention in Cleveland

The American Humane Association opened its twentieth convention in Cleveland Ohio with President Johnny Sherrath presiding. Several hundred delegates attended as city concerns and national animal welfare topics filled the session.

American Humane Association Cleveland, O American Humane Associetion Johnny, Sherrath

Reed to Leave for West Augusta Me Sept 22

Speaker Reed and Senators Free Hale and Congressmen Dingley Milliken Boutelle plan a trip to rally Republican support in the West and Midwest states. The group aims to drum up backing for the party amid regional political tensions.

Auguta Reed Free and Hale Dingley Milliken Boutelle

No Branch Republican HQ Planned in Kansas City

Kansas City report states C Leland of Kansas says a national Republican headquarters branch will not be set up in Kansas City. He cites only four national executive committee members and the need to avoid state committee interference, despite pressure for better literature and speaker coordination in western Missouri and eastern Kansas.

Kansas City C. Leland Ensas Chicago Leland Om House National Republican National Executive Committee Missouri Kansas

Temperance League Organizes in Stafford County

St John Sept 2 The Stafford County Temperance league is organized to enforce prohibition, recruit witnesses against dictation, and secure positions of candidates on resubmission and enforcement. Officers elected include HE Swan president J E Cook secretary and ev Wall treasurer. The executive committee features F Pay 18 Lewis Joel Smiley and W B Ball. County meetings will occur biweekly, with Bradford chosen as the county meeting site on October 2 at 7 30 p m.

HE. Swan Stretford JE Cook Stafford Ev. Wall Lewis Joel J. .G. Smiley Ball Bratford

Beekman's League Speech Captures Republican Resolve

Judge Beekman of this city urged Republicans to monetize silver at the state water league convention in Topelut. He argued the American people demand it and the party must act calmly yet decisively. He warned Kansas electors will favor reform only if silver is reconsolidated. The convention ended with solid cheers.

Arkansas City Rep Thursdas Brekman League Wate League Topelut Judge Beckman Lan Kanass Ailmer Beekman

Free Silver Clubs Across Kansas Organize Reports

A fragmented clipping lists multiple Free Silver clubs in Kansas with names of presidents and secretaries in towns such as Garden City, Parsons, Valley Falls, Kingman, Neosho Rapids, Courtland, Solomon, and Pioche Tock. It includes Bryan area clubs and officials like Witte, Bateman, Gallow, and Harris.

Bryan Free Silver Club Owens Botrong Breelow Kan Bryan Silver Club A. A. Bryan HC. Bourdette Dex Free Silver Club J. J. Bagieburger Evemaent At. Johnson Jonagne. Finney Bryan M. Gause L. Shube Garden City Kay Bryan Club George W. Witte Presiatt Lee Oates Kingman J.B Beatty Char Free A. L. Richardson Neosho Rapids Ran Russell Free G W. Spencer Russell Kas P. W. Gocbal H. Cadwalimnder secreta+ry Te Kanan J. A. Evans Valley Pall Was Bryan Tree Silver Club G. W. ' Gabriel FF. Lamb Parsons Kasi Bryan Tres Wr. Bateman George Ty Strednger Courtland Ira B. Bartle Et Presidimt H. C. Neal

Spoke Up Free Silver Lunacy Meeting in Crawford’s Opera

A Republican meeting at Crawford's Opera Heise drew late crowds as sharp winds kept attendees away. By 3 am the First ward fembeau club filled downstairs seats while the Third ward colored McKinney club led a Jackson fund march. Speakers included Rev. oege, Pepper of Cleveland, and BF Taylor of Illinois.

Crawford Firat Ward Fembeau Club Third Ward Colored McKinney Club Jackson's Rev. Oege , Pepper Cleveland BF. Taylor Illinois

Speech Fragments From Brown and Pepper Highlight Era Debates

Col Brown presided and weighed which cause to espouse while Rev Pepper, consul to Jerusalem under Harrison, framed European finances in a long speech. He touched on free lunacy and accused GHIA of stealing Bacente from anyone receiving a dole. Mr Taylor delivered a brief address.

Col Eae Ee Brown Ms. Pepper Jerusalem Harrison Oliver Taylor

Davis May Die Theatrical Man Injured by Train at Paarence

Leavenworth September 22 Mark Day proprietor of Saree n Twins Comedy company sustained severe injuries last night after a trunk pile on the Missouri Pacific line beyond Soldiers home was struck by a moving car. A trunk toppled causing the pile to collapse. Day was struck and his right leg broken with a head injury. He lies unconscious at Soldiers home hospital.

Davis Paarence Leavenworth Sareen Twins Missouri Pacific St. Louis

Topeka State Journal Drafts Silver Campaign Address

The editor notes Morrix fusion candidate will speak at the courthouse in the evening. Saturday H Bellow congress candidate delivered a free silver address to a large crowd, with opposition Republicans listening. Bryan club members, many first time voters, included 14 Gov. Jones, a prominent local Black man, in the gathering.

Orn Alocwm Ween Topeka State Journal Morrix Witter Court House H. ©. Bellow Congress Im Osialeioas Bryan Club Arsaneel

Barber RepublicShares Harbor County Nominees at Medicine Lodge

The Republican convention for Harbor county was held at Medicine Lodge Saturday. Capt J D Fair was chairman and J 4H Glenn secretary. Nominees include Representative Oscar Hoberlein, Clerk of the District Court PF EB Read, Probate Judge WE J Julian, County Attorney GM Martin, Superintendent of Public Instruction WE R Rockley, County Commissioner First District W I Crawford.

Medicine Lodge Dept Harbor County J.D. Fair Glenn Oscar Hoberlein PF. EB. Read We J. Julian GM. Martin We R. Rockley W. I. Crawford

Sheridan Populists Nominate County Ticket

Hoxie Sept 7 The Populists of this county held their county convention and nominated W M Metzler for representative county attorney SG Hopkins clerk of district court Clarence Thompson probate judge John H Eden commissioner of First district John Hill in district to fill vacancy caused by the death of W C Rausefus John Murray ID Bouin candidate for Congress man at Innes addressed the audience with much enthusiasm

Hoxie Thin County W. M. Metzler SG. Hopkins Clarence Thompson Jude John H. Eden John Hill W. C. Rausefus John Murray ID. Bouiiin Innes

Beloit Women Organize McKinney Club

Beloit Sept. 22 The women of Beloit have organized a Ladies McKinney club with about one member. The officers elect: President Mrs W C Perdue vice president Mrs T W Hale secretary Mrs John W McBride treasurer Mrs Kate Smith A musical committee was appointed and other business transacted with an adjournment for a week to complete organization for duty.

Beloit Re Joit

Republican Banker Speaks for Silver at Clyde Speech

Clyde Sept 22 Brown of Concordia opened the silver campaign to about 40 voters amid supporters claims of a solid speech. A former Republican and banker by trade he noted a war wound that lingers, hoping to be on the stamps before election.

Clyde Brown Concordia Banktwus Yolire

Palmered tar and publisher rails against silver coinage

Concordia September 12. A. Palmered tar and publisher of the Washington Republican addressed a large audience Saturday night. He spoke two hours devoting time to the theory of free coinage. Palmer is among the youngest stump speakers.

Washington Republican Concordia A. Palmeredtar Palmer

Silver Champion’s Cause Receives Emory Contributions

MES and PLUMB aid the Silver Champion fund in Emporia with three hundred dollars and nine hundred ninety dollars respectively. The Meade convention aligned a county ticket with cross party support as the freesilver movement gains backing.

Emporia Plumb Bryde Camputen New York Journal

Bitter attack at Carlisle noted in Kingman talk

Kingman Sept 22 E. oC Littie Bitterly denounces Secretary Carlisle after Bar Harbor letter. He characterizes Carlisle as a drunken scoundrel unfit for decent society. In Boston a sextuple trial by P J Berle on Charles River park track covered a half mile in 48 seconds as riders unfamiliar with the wheel.

Littie Carlisle Kingman E. Oc Little Bar Harbor Boston P. J. Berle Charles River Park

War Spirit Quieted by Britons Waring on Turkey Pacified

London readers report a Shoreditch meeting where MP Jean Lawler urged sympathy for Armenians but clarified government stance. He said Britain faces a European power pact with Turkey and attacking alone could trigger a broader war. The majority favored discretion over bold action to protect the empire.

London Jean Lawler Es Eer Shorediteh Shoreditch Ahdu Lowles Foreign Office Marquis of Saliebury Great Britain Europe Turkey Lawies Mag Upwe

Arrest of W M Jeltz for wife assault

W M Jeltz, editor of the People's Friend, was arrested after allegedly beating his wife Louise Webb whom he had married about two months earlier. The event occurred near Seventh and Jackson streets as bystanders tried to intervene. the couple and a group of witnesses described the assault, and Jeltz faced an assault charge with arraignment planned in police court.

W. M. Jettz Firth Jackson Jetta Nieht Deltz McElroy Lant Tient Louise Webb Hamilton Hall Jeltz Col. F. I. Jeltz W. M. Jeite

Gambling House Raid Returns Six Arrested At 51 Kansas Ave

Last night Sergeants Donovan and Pavey raided a second story gambling room at 51 Kansas Avenue near Arthur McCabe’s old shop. Six men were arrested and taken to the police station with money watches and bonds posted. The raid follows ongoing complaints about the room behind Burghart and Oswald Harness Store.

Tim Donovan Patrolmin Pavey Kansas Avenue Arthur McCabe Old Burghart Oswald Harness

Czar in England welcomed by Prince of Wales at Leith

Leith Scotland Sept 22 Russian yacht Standard and Pole Star sighted at the Firth of Forth entrance at 10 20 am. Prince of Wales Dukes of Connaught M De Staal and Lord Rosebery greeted the visitors amid heavy rain. Guards escorted the party to Balmoral and the czar and czarina joined the Royal party on board. Unprecedented precautions described by naval officials accompany the royal visit.

Czarina Prince of Wales Associated Press Leith Scotland Standard Pole Star Firth of Forth Balmoral Duke of Connaught M. de Staal St. James Lord Rosebery Dalmeny Kief Dragoons M. de Steal Cxar Azarina

Births and Runaway Minors Reported in City

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Frank J Groty at North Toyeka Avenue. Also reported are two girls from Sugar Lake Mo aged 14 and 15, Runaway Girl and Louise Bussetl, held at the city prison awaiting passage home. They were found by an officer and returned to their parents. They were described as plainly dressed with signs of refinement.

Lule Bussetl Steggle Russell Po- Now Sugar Las Mo

Hats and Furnishings Stock for Sale Discount Offer

Henry Reed offers Grown Co hats caps and furnishings stock for sale at discount to the trade. He claims the goods are clean and in good order and invites local trade buyers to contact him. Also notes weather forecast for September 22 with increasing clouds and showers.

Baring Grown & Co Peli Reed

Topeka Prepares for Large Crowd Next Week

Blankets and bedding are being readied as Topeka braces for a large upcoming influx. Supplies are being organized for the many visitors expected in the city next week, with residents seeking to provide extra accommodations.

Topeka

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