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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1896
Page
8
The bank's statement closes with figures noted in the balance sheet and exchange records. Official figures show totals for assets and liabilities as of September day end, reflecting the bank's financial position.
Caldwell converts Purviance, Higtrict clerk candidate and Republican city central committeeman, to free silver after General Caldwell lectured on the silver question. Purviance credits the talk for endorsing unlimited coinage of American product and declares strong support for the free coinage cause.
A new Flower Parade queen will headline Banesa City’s upcoming event with a court of young women bearing many flowers surrounding the queen on a coal barge. Last year’s parade had no queen but this year promises greater scale and splendor with multiple riders and notable floral displays.
The text notes effects to be shipped to San Francisco and America by steamer, with a check from WU Kehiesat of the Chicago Wheel-Herald to cover expenses pending court outcomes. It also mentions Populist Chairman Butler soliciting at least $10 from each candidate to bolster party organization, alongside a humorous police anecdote about a whistle-related prank and a failed water settlement.
The Santa Fe mechanical department will lead Topeka’s Labor Day parade with floats and uniforms. About 3,000 workers from the machinery, carpenter, boiler making, water service and black smith departments will march in overalls and check jackets.
A 40 or more group traveling to Canton to see Major AtcKinsey can ride at half fare or half price for a round trip. The discount was agreed at a special association meeting. The Western General Passenger Agents warned against too low rates and expected parity with the Eastern rate.
Santa Fe shipments from Southern Hansas Oklahoma and Kansas City and Chicago markets are at peak levels for this time of year. In the 24 hours ending last night SRL cars of stock were moved into Kansas City the largest daily total to date. Beef cattle shipments east began earlier than usual with heavy cattle pasturing in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas cited as a factor. Extra train crews and rolling stock have been added to handle trains. A Santa Fe shop cylinder broke delaying work briefly before repairs. Roadmaster Cafferty and Mrs Cafferty returned home after visits to Niagara Falls Binghamton and New York, with McCafferty attending a national roadmasters convention.
St Louis reports at the Bankers association meeting closed with a declaration favoring the gold standard. Chairman Joseph Hendrix of National Union Bank of New York read the executive council’s report urging adherence to 100 cents on the dollar and warning that silver threats destabilize value. Californians may visit Canton for a Shakespearean sightseeing election pilgrim trip.
Gov MeIntire orders General Brooks to act with full power to repress riots in Leadville and district. 50 troops including Gatling guns move to support. City council seeks martial law. miners union leader Armbrun missing. riot deaths reported as Cripple Creek men.
St. Paul date Sept 23 Great Western announces a new agent for Kansas City and Kansas City Kan with offices at 7 West Ninth street. D Shields signs the circular naming Bir. M. Jordan in charge of the companys business in the Kansas City offices and overseeing all employees there. The plan, effective October 1, aims to expand the agents jurisdiction beyond a division superintendent, testing a future role likely to be highly paid and influential in railroad administration.
A critical skewering of the Lotg-Simpson debate shows Kansas City Democratic and Republican papers lampooning each other with playful sensational headlines. The Kansas City Times mocks Simpson’s performance and questions Long’s handling, while other papers offer exaggerated, satirical takes on the rival figures and questions.
Washington reports Senator Hikins of West Virginia is in town for several days before resuming campaigning across the state and possibly Ohio Indiana Illinois. He claims full recovery from a recent indisposition and vows to stay active, predicting McKinley will win by 60 000 to 16000 and noting Republican strength in Ohite Indiana Uncis Iowa Mich Wisconsin West Virginia Maryland Delaware with good chances in Minnesota Nebraska California and Kentucky.
Dallas reports rising interest in the Texas political scene as J N Houston arrives from Chicago to join Charles Hedges and other leaders. The arrival signals an aggressive campaign with Northern speakers planned and active literature distribution. Fusion plans with Populists and Democrats remain undisclosed, but expected.
In Omaha and St Paul marked by a morning meeting, flour carriers agreed to restore provisional rates on October 12 from 22 cents to 25 cents per hundredweight. The change applies to flour and mill stuffs from Minneapolis to New York and counters prior secret cuts following the open tariff of 22 44 cents on the Soo line, with competitors acting accordingly. Reading Property Sold to H Foster of J Piermont Morson & Co for 4 500 000 to satisfy receivers and reorganization committee. Santa Fe announces a special train to Atchison for Carnival, leaving at 3 45 and returning about 10 30 with Marshall’s beard as companion fare.
A Topeka based notice announces GEG E Dougherty's School of the Grief System of Shorthand at 72S Masses Avenue. The brief item lists the address and notes the institution offers shorthand instruction.
Miss Edna Waymack of Cleveland Ohio is described as the only out of door sign painter in the United States. She toils on steep cliffs and roofs, painting large tobacco firm advertisements with a steady hand from ladders and ropes. Her daring feats include a cliff sign at Bellefontaine Ohio 250 feet high with a 200 foot drop, watched by crowds as she works in a blue serge jumper and Tam o Shanter.
A dispute between W W Webb and W L Chamberlain over ownership of a shared American Ticket Brokers Association membership is before Judge Hazen. Webb earlier held one share via Hedges. Chamberlain kept the seat after moving, and Webb now seeks restoration or confirmation of ownership.
Readable items list pantry staples and household goods with mixed brands. Mentions Cream 53 Brown Sugar Oolong Tea Navy Beans Carolina Coffee Scotch Pineapples Evaporated Peaches Apricots Grand P iza Wonder syrup and various cans and brands. invites orders at bottom prices.
The New Model Supply Store advertises excursion rates to Santa Fe Route Tie Home Road and to Akron with return tickets at one fare. Tickets sold September 21 to 26 and September 23 and 24 with final return limits in late September. Also promoting shirtwaists cleaning and steam laundry services for ladies.
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