25 Sep 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
1
Crowds of up to 75,000 expected at Camp Miles grounds as tents rise and preparations continue. Adjutant Silen directs divisions and logistics, with volunteers from local posts aiding setup and crowd management for a major public gathering in Topeka next week.
Reported arrival plans show four hundred firemen from Hiawatha and other departments marching in Topeka Tuesday morning. The parade will be the only one cresting the river, with contingents from Newton and Lawrence and equipment moving from Winfield and other towns. The event includes multiple fire trucks and personnel arriving by rail and stage, with city officials coordinating introductions and duties.
The text describes firemen from the state association planning a grand parade with decorated engines and floral displays. It mentions a carnival parade covering 25 blocks, lighting, and a reception for visiting delegates. Details include locations, routes, and schedules for the parade and related events.
Hotel managers in Topeka anticipate large crowds for the forthcoming festival week. With few room bookings ahead, hotels expect near full capacity as visitors arrive and prepare to seek accommodation upon arrival, prompting cautious planning by local proprietors.
Dr Guibor issues a notice about participation in a children's pony portion of a Floral parade. The event features a list of participants and locations including Austin Gulbur Newenmi nites Rawthwick Com Siebart Cor fan Luker Crawford and others.
The town gears up for the Fall Festival week with plans for a parade Wednesday afternoon and a Thursday night display. Attendees and participants are urged to bring decorations and enlist in upcoming events at the Spanidine Reading Cite and local schools.
A committee of the Commercial Club plans a formal dedication of the Texas steamship at Camp Miles with a champagne bottle broken on the bow by a selected lady. The event will mirror standard ocean liner inaugurations and include remarks by A W Dana and a poem by Eugene P Ware. The launch date was being considered for Tuesday though not finalized. Also arriving in New York was Rev John Watkins author of Beside the Baren.
Springfield Mass September 25 reports a one sided rally as William J Bryan departs Hartford en route to meet McKinley banners. Crowds cheer his opponent at Windsor and Windser Locks while Springfield and Easthampton host enthusiastic receptions. Bryan defends free speech and criticizes the gold standard.
Hartford, Sept 25. At city hall Mr Bryan faced both applause and hisses after delivering a speech from the balcony. He argued for self determined legislation and criticized reliance on foreign powers amid the heated political atmosphere.
In a heated speech supporters urged broadening monetary circulation and questioned ballot registration for foreigners. They argued increasing the country’s money supply is needed as treasury figures show a $150,001,000 reduction, demanding actions to boost currency and fixed investments.
An effort under the ladies flower committee aims to revive the living flag feature of the flower parade tomorrow afternoon. Children must gather at the north side of the state house to prepare costumes and participate, with a simple outfit promised for quick sewing. Mrs Millicen calls mothers to ensure their child is present and ready for parade time.
Col Van Horn spoke to a Bryan silver club audience in Kansas City last night on free coinage. He avoided a clear party pledge while noting he is a Republican in a peculiar post and indicated he would likely support Bryan’s ticket. The crowd overflowed the hall as he argued money must be fiat and silver and gold must be equal, citing global control of metal prices.
The Edison Electric Illuminating Company born in the winter of 18S started with fifteen customers served from Shawnee Mills machinery. A plant on Van Wren Street supplied a growing current day and night, with over 200 customers served. The firm adopted new appliances, reduced rates, and introduced arc and incandescent lamps for stores and suburbs, now delivering power to many industries and presenting a 158 hour incandescent lamp. Prof Frank Nelson at Hamilton Hall tomorrow evening.
Police prepare for large masked Carnival audience urging good nature and respect for costumes and property. Chief Gardiner vows arrests for lawbreaking while allowing festive noise and displays, with strict oversight to prevent destruction and rioting during the Kansas City style event.
Local business leaders plan extensive store decorations for the Fall Festival with electric banners and arches. The Edison company will illuminate West Eight Street near Van Kuren Street with a large Edison banner, while dozens of shops add illuminated signage and window displays.
The Bureau of Public Comfort opens tomorrow morning in the Office Block on East Fifth Street behind the post office. W. E. Brubaker is in charge with City Clerk McPadden supervising. It promises courteous handling of all inquiries and plans a public directory for visitors. Six lists exist with a goal of sixty more, and a women visitors lounge is provided by the Young Women’s Christian Association at the East Eighth Street auditorium.
Several school book companies offered a handsome new flat 18 by 99 feet for the statehouse dome. The executive council accepted the gift and ordered SGT Put Up on the dome to test the fit. The council also ratified orders from Secretary Edwards and Treasurer Atherton regarding the reviewing plat.
The council ordered bunting and flags for the entrance and state house decorations. State Architect Holland will arrange 100 yards of bunting, other details left to him, with work starting as soon as possible. The dome will be opened to the public and a guard posted to prevent accidents during the festivities.
Fireworks orders for a Thursday parade total 2900 pounds but delayed shipment due to storage limits. The display promises a record blaze along Kansas Avenue with 16 man ranks and colored torches. Topeka Republican and Democratic farm beat clubs plan joint drills at their jamboree headquarters. Decor at the Topeka club house on Sixth and Harrison features red white and blue paper and electric lights. Army officials are invited, with 26 Fort Leavenworth officers and ten Fort Riley officers to visit next week. No public reception due to weeklong festival events.
Forces at Camp Miles were boosted today to speed tent setup. It is expected that ground crews will arrive tomorrow to apply for quarters. There has been a rush for privileges in recent days but only one side show has purchased a privilege. Few fakirs are expected on the camp grounds.
City Hall at Seventh and Kansas avenue to be festively decorated with bunting and asparagus festoons for Festival week. Committees approve official programmes, consider distributing them free instead of selling. Orders for decoration bouquets offered at 25 cents per bunch. A two thousand seat grand stand planned at Eighth and Jackson for parade viewing. Mrs Patrick Walsh to oversee fall flowers including white lilies and pink carnations.
New Haven Sept 2 Yale News decries horserace style disturbance at yesterday's Bryan meeting condemning the lack of speaker dignity and urging thoughtful fair minded response across party lines.
A short, playful note urges readers to start with punctual, brisk meals and avoid chaos at morning family gatherings. It hints at preparing a calm breakfast routine to prevent disorder and promote orderly start to the day.
In Canton Ohio on September 25 McKinley hosts a visiting delegation from Grant County Indiana. He praises Republican policy and American industry while urging support for the party and its aims. Large crowds cheer as McKinley and speakers emphasize prosperity through manufacturing and farming expansion.
Chicago report states Al Bubman husband of Zella Nicolaus was jailed for vagrancy after a plea of value. He faced a fine of 100 dollars or 200 days in jail and was kept behind the Bridewell after police arrests. The couple had prior complaints about living in Chicago area.
The Republican national headquarters says Senator Foraker will speak in the Midwest including Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota in October. A schedule lists speakers Furman Baker N D McGinley W C Webb J J Hith and Ed G Moore meeting Colonel C K Melliday to discuss time and arrangements.
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