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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1896
Page
2
A garbled political screed attacks President Cleveland and the Democratic Party. It accuses Democrats of betrayal, praises independence, and links to a Rothschild syndicate influence. The speaker lambastes policies and election law changes, warning of party corruption and “silver fanatics.”
Chief Gardiner raises the city’s strongest police force yet with 18 regulars and two sergeants on duty, plus 49 special officers. Citizens are urged to lock doors as suspicions rise about traveling sharpers arriving from Santa Fe. A public reception awaits if crime is kept in check through the week.
Fragmentary text suggests Seawall accompanies Bryan’s party after Bath, with mentions of Sept and New York presidential nominees. References to Michigan, Leeds, and Burlington appear as uncertain place names.
North Topeka items note Carnival preparations as merchants decorate windows and a horse shoe of asparagus fern with chrysanthemums welcomes visitors. John Booth Jr of Mercken and families visit. Mrs Helen Moses, an officer in the Christian church, is ill. Ed Thomas returns home from Horton. many locals visit St Marys, Solomon City, and Rossville.
Leadville Cot Sept 8 soldiers and riverfront pickets exchanged gunfire in a night of disturbances. Four shots at a picket were returned, and a Bohn mine shooting was attributed to a miner failing to obey orders. Other shots were heard but no serious injuries reported.
John Dillon and his company arrive for a four night stand at the Grand Opera House with Wanted the Earth. Me Wil also performs A Model Husband on Tuesday and Thursday. Sam T. Jack presents Orange Blossoms in Crawford five nights amid a New York uproar. Chauncey Olcott appears next Friday in Mavourneen. Reserved seat chart now at Rowley Brow store.
The railway spawning program stocked the Lak east of Smith Center last Saturday and a shipment of Oslo bass from the United States Fish Commission arrived Tuesday night for distribution to local parties.
In Chicago at Merrick park a Lake View high school victory over Austin faltered after brutal injuries. Halfback Gilbert suffered a dislocated knee and Grey a crushed nose. captain Frank Underwood broke his right arm and collapsed. Three physicians treated the players as spectators watched in alarm and the game ended early.
A Flower parade Wednesday afternoon features 53 private chariots decorated with real flowers. The Wetwey Gulbors children’s displays will be part of the event, with a notable list of participants including Mrs J J Herding Gee and Mrs W Webb among many others.
Winfield Volunteer department arrives in city, 20 strong, to Camp Miles. They bring a large hand hose trick and will compete in the tournament. Chief S. Compton leads. Oshorn Fire Department arrives with eleven men under Chief Willis. Wamego Band orders new dark green uniforms with gold and white for German Day celebrations.
The article argues that fresh water lake sailors face hostility from landlubbers and that the classic three masted and later four master lake schooners are fading. It notes the shift to steamers and barges, the risks of fall storms, long voyages, and the harsh conditions that shaped the life of lake sailors, who face ice, freezing spray, and brutal cold. It recalls memories of Parana and a veteran lake crewman, illustrating the era’s dangers and romance.
Sam Thompson’s four muffed ties mark a rough Cleveland series. In Pittsburg three Smiths played. George is Cincinnati’s shortstop and Keaes Elmer is Pirates’ third. A 58-base total in the Eastern league nears a season record, set in a Rochester Syracuse close game. Wagner for McCauley is debated. McCauley could set a record if given a chance. Fred Bocher gifts gold badges to Orioles and Hanlon after pennant wins. Wheeler of Bangor joins Philadelphia. New England managers may see early success. Becktley’s home-run money anecdote recalls old times. Breitenstein notes umpire fines, Selee to manage Boston next season. Kid Nichola hints retirement as a joke. Zimmer signed as catcher with Cleveland. Ztu rom replaces him. Champions stole 45 bases. Brooklyn 18 in series. Charley Holiday to run press HQ reception. Rock Island building chosen for central, reader-friendly setup. Reno Old Settler’s Reunion noted.
Concordia September 23 The third annual reunion of the G AR of north west Kansas will be held at Concordia October 10. Extensive preparations are under way for a large crowd with tents fuel and ablutions. Speakers include Congressman Blue Charles Smitts ex-Congressman Simpson J D Boks eral Caldwell and others. Weather indications Chicago Sept 25 Par Kansas fair and warmer tonight, particularly and warmer Tuesday with southerly winds.
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