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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1896

Page

5

Military veterans camp event schedule fragment

A long OCR fragment outlines a multi day veterans camp event with posts, parade times, campfires, addresses by various comrades and officials, and musical performances. It names Comrades W. H Senitt A. B. Bradford T. J. Jackson J. K Raskin George Spencer and others, plus Gov. Hal and Mayor Pollows, with dates in September and October and locations including the Elk Stub room and Grazy Terrace.

W. H Senitt Ure George ¥. Spencer Vetmnaae Sons of Veterans Grasty Columbus Borin Nitoiaon Banda Jone Dresiding Resses Daniel x Alkhis D. A Howard Harris Portes Gs AW Alger Post Boweiandesin Tan Se Walker We. Warner Missouri Sidney G. Cooke Poe P. M—Campfre ex-Prisoners of War Association A. M. Snares McCrok Gen B. M. Prentix R. W. Bios Marshall Arion Singing Society Profesor Louis Teck Commandery State of Sialaete

Grocers' Clerks Parade Call Issued for Thursday

A garbled notice urges grocers’ clerks to assemble at 20 am on Thursday at Second and Kaneeas to participate in a parade. Clerks are asked to come mounted with decorations, to help make the parade the great parade of the week. Marshall is noted as organizing.

Thureday Second and Kaneeas Avenue Marshall Topeka Een Stout Fisve Iee J. J. Lannam Grocers

Watson Campaign Plans in Kansas October Tour

John F. Willits outlines electors for Bryan and Watson in Georgia and Kansas campaigns. He talks of opening a campaign headquarters, securing a suitable location, and gathering petition names. He notes Watson will return after Georgia campaigning and predicts strong voter support amid machine politics and party splits.

John F. Willits Bryan and Watson Mr. Willits Watson Georgia Unis Sewall Waelson Wann Campuion Cubs Renshay Ob Deka Tirvan Bryan W. H. Bennington Lars New York Confederacy Europe Prinerme Tycho Atraham Lincole Ata

Politics at Vera Barbecue Draws Wide Turnout

Vera Kansas September 26 A joint Republican and People's Party barbecue in Vera Wabaunsee County drew an attendance estimated between five hundred and one thousand. Speakers included A A Stewart state senate candidate Webb McNall silver Republican and Frank P Lindsay Republican of Topeka. McNall delivered remarks aimed at reassuring doubting Republicans. Maples Hill silver club near Vera with about 100 members advertised the event. George W Stansfield listed as advertiser.

Vera Wabaunsee County Republican People’s Party A. A. Stewart Webb McNall Frank P. Lindsay Topeka McNall Maple HI de Witt George W. Stansfield

Bradstreets Reports Mixed U S Business Signals in September

Bradstreet's notes increased confidence in eastern jobbing circles with higher demand for staples and wool prices rising. Exports of wheat, shifting freight costs, and improved iron mill activity appear, while overall business failures rise and gold flows abroad influence markets. treasury holdings grow and public participation remains limited.

Bradstreets Heporta Bestern New York Bradstreet Savannah Memphis Gatvyeston Huston Providence Pittsara Tui England Montreal Ammount New York News Dot United States Dominion of Canada Financial Review Seve Bank of England London Geome Europe London Paris Ahipment Treasury

Sullivan Arrested After Scuffle on Dudley Street Car

Geston Sept 56 John A L Sullivan, a famed champion, was arrested after a confrontation aboard a Dudley Street car. He allegedly punched the conductor once, while the conductor avoided injury. Sullivan appeared in Hoxbury district court seeking bail late at night as officers noted the incident on the transit line.

Geston John AL. Sullivan Ikwim Jis John Avesrhad John Two Wells Jobin Hoxbury

City Missions educational classes announced

The meeting Sunday at 4 15 pm led by Mrs L I Thorpe will discuss City Missions. The educational committee outlines classes in Literature under Mrs M H McCarter, Vocal music under Miss Florence Townsley, physical culture under Mrs Gertrude Rusell, art under Miss Mary Bunker, cooking under Mrs Wiles. Call to join and enroll early as classes are limited.

L. I. Thorpe Wpie City Missions M. H. McCarter Florence Townsley Ide Gertrude Ruseetl Mary Bunker Birs Dushing

Bryan at Topeka Late October Stop Likely

J Mack Love, chairman of the Democratic state central committee, left for Chicago to confer with the national committee. Bryan plans a Kansas trip in late October, a three or four day itinerary likely including Topeka for a speech at Bismarck Grove, Lawrence, with a possible short stop.

J. Mack Love Democratic Mate Central Committee Chicago National Committee W. J. Bryan Kansas Topeka Bismarck Grove Lawrende

Suckien's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Healing

Advertises Suckien's Arnica Salve as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and other skin woes with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by J H Jones Fifth and Kansas Ave. Also notes Peerless Steam Laundry offers laundered shirt waists that resist fading at 02 and 114 W South.

Suckien Arnica J. H. Jones Fifth Kansas Ave W. Sth

Santa Fe Shop Men Loom Spectacle in Labor Day Parade

In Topeka the Santa Fe shop workers plan the first westward mechanical display for Labor Day. A 48 by 15 foot locomotive float will lead a fleet of 13 floats showcasing boilermaking, blacksmithing, carpentry, painting and more as about 1,000 railroad workers in overalls and caps march in the parade.

West Santa Fe Topeka Kanaas J. H. Coe W. W. Proctor Worl Water Service Department Brass Foundry Carpenter Department Toat L. BE Kan

Special Trains Planned by the Santa Fe for Fell Festival

The Santa Fe schedules two extra trains for Monday and Tuesday to handle festival and reunion crowds. A Monday afternoon second section of No. 6 will arrive around 4 PM with soldiers and visitors from Newton Wichita Winter Kansas City and nearby areas. A Tuesday morning second section of No. 9 will arrive about 5 PM, serving northern Kansas travelers and extra night business. Regular trains run with added coaches to Topeka as needed.

Santa Fes Mondaay Santa Fe Newton Watchinson Wichita Winter Rkansas Kansas Sante Pe Topeka

No Sunday School Parade Corrected for Fair Festival

Letter to The State Journal notes the Sunday school parade to Camp Miles was dropped by the superintendent committee and urges correction in the festival programme. A Shawnee Sunday School Association county president signs the missive seeking accuracy. A separate note discusses tumble weeds as possible festival decorations using bright flowers to create bouquets in storefronts and building fronts.

State Journal Camp Miles Fouch County Shawnee Sunday School Asociation

Late Carnival Cars to Run After Parades in Topeka

President C C Baker of Topeka Railway says extra cars will operate late to serve crowds for Carnival events. Cars will run as late as practicable, with safety for parades in mind. may avoid the avenue on Carnival night.

C. C. Baker Topeka Railway Company

Rally at Holton Draws Large Crowds for Silver Advocates

Holton September 26 Senator Leedy Little and Judge McCue led a Folie rally with a forenoon crowd around 3 000 and an evening turnout nearly equal. Leedy praised silver while Little’s remarks amused many Republicans making the event a notable political show.

Holton Leedy Little Judge McCue

Auditor Cole Proposes Plan to Cut State Costs

State Auditor Cole endorses a condensed biennial report and a reform of state charitable institutions. He suggests merging management under a three member board and applying the new approach to all state institutions to reduce expenses and improve public access, noting political opposition could hinder adoption.

Cole Uidt

McKinley Wheelmen Regiments Form in Indianapolis

Two regiments of the National Wheelmen, McKinley and Hobart clubs, were organized in Indianapolis. The first regiment lists 14 companies and 766 members. the second has all companies filled and more enrollments planned. A message from George N. Catterson supported sound money and good roads.

Indianapolis Ind Mc Kinley Hobart Club George N. Catterson McKinley Bic- Kinky

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Cure All

An advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole safe sure remedy for piles with claimed physician endorsement. It asserts relief without surgery and notes widespread sales and a price of six cents to one dollar per package. The firm offers a book of causes and cures and testimonials upon request.

Maken Iousaeids Clacues Beecham U. 8 B. P. Allen CO Casal St. Rew Buenas Atbh Mieh United States

Healthful tonic claimed to strengthen system and purify

An advertisement extols a tonic as superb to relieve impurities by proper channels, promising health and vigor. It cites monthly use and a Braddfield product with affiliations in Atlanta, urging readers to consult local pharmacists for purchase.

Pete Maentor Bradfield Atlanta Reid Bettie

Ben Butler Estate Final Account Filed in Chicago

A final account relating to part of General Benjamin Butler's estate was filed in Chicago probate court. The estate includes property on Cottage Grove Avenue valued at $49,001, with Chicago Title and Trust Company named administrator. The will, dating from 1841, leaves the property to the testator's family. The document references only the war once in passing.

Ben Butler Chicago Benj. Butler Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago Title End Trust Company Testaiur

Did You Ever Try Electric Bitterers Remedy

An ad promotes Reto bottle as a cure for various female ailments and fatigue. It claims to restore appetite, relieve constipation and headaches, and increase strength and tone in the body's organs, appealing to those with nervousness, irritability, or poor health.

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