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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1896

Page

5

Reunion Programme For Post Comrades Display

The document outlines a multi day reunion programme dated September with sessions led by Comrade W H Smith and Governor Morrill. It includes dedicatory ceremonies, addresses by state and department officials, musical performances, and various campfire and public events. An October 2 Appomattox Day program features lessons, talks, and a surrender reenactment with multiple veterans groups and bands.

W. H. Smith Braillerd Stafur Charles A Fallows EN. Morrill Department WS Whitney J. VV. Beekmaneh Shortelke Marshall's Bend Atadde 160 Arion Slaging Society Muepsday Shilon T. J. Jaakeda Pont Caraille Leander Stilwell Teo Chowthwr Misssuri Ty Imped Jo. Sope Ton McCarthy Wrk A. Calder Copote Gee Club Vickssurg Comrate JK Hawkig Camporese D. R Anthony Wast Gert. P. Marri Nelson A Ty Milea U. S.A Gen. T Clarkson John P. Red Kan Bernard Kelley Bol Eriday Appomattox H. L. Pestana Woman's Relief Corps Battle of Five Forks United States Kansas National Guards Topeka Pater Helt Dragoons Salina Robert B. Lee Gen .S. Grant Pat Jones George 3. Peck J. ©. Carpenter James R. Hallowell R. W. Blue

Young Man Sells Liquor and Is Fined in Ottawa Case

A Kansas drifted man named J Sullivan confessed to driving with companions to Ottawa to operate a liquor graft. He admitted selling a pint and a half of whisky before detection. He was fined 35 dollars plus costs. officers held the illicit team.

Ottawa J Sullivan Jude Kansas LeRoy Sullivan Deer Smith Rogers Costa

Mack Love's Figures Predict Kansas Landslide in Kansas Politics

Democratic chairman J Mack Love declares Kansas will favor Bryan by 60000 or more in the fall election and predicts a sweeping Democratic victory across state offices and Congress. He cites strong campaigns, Republican opposition fading, and forecasts Ridgely and Peters winning decisively with large majorities in various districts.

Bryan Kansas J. Mack Love Democratic State Central Committee Teure Love Ridgely Kirkpatrick Peters Wail de Letted Kansas City Kan Jerry Simpson Madden Vincent Alvision Ahout Kansay

TWO REPUBLICAN FACTIONS War at Ellis-W Grand Army Hall

Lillis, superintendent, informs readers of a Republican faction conflict in this city. The Women’s Relief corps, meeting at Grand Army Hall owned by a G A R post, found the hall door barred and screwed shut on Friday with a posted notice.

War At Ellis W. BR. C G. A R. Hall Lillis Supte The State Journal Lack Hepublican Bess Woman's Relief Corps Grand Army Hall G. AR. Post

Hall Closed by Trustees Riles Local Meeting

In a contested move trustees barred the hall by order of BASCOM chairman. Ladies attempted to force entry with husbands and held a meeting. The dispute arose after Bascom’s order to remove a lay leader, widening a breach within Republican ranks in the city. F J Brettle reports.

Air Bascom Lay Teyer Stltain F. J. Brettle

Doster Speech Draws 5000 at Winfield Park Rally

Winfield on Island Park hosted Judge Doster addressing the silver question to a crowd of about five thousand. The event featured the Silver Club from Arkansas City, bands and processions, with 200 attendees taking in the two hour speech amid strong Republican praise and musical performances by local glee clubs.

Winfleta Island Park Doster Silver Club Arkansas City Strew Ferchlicht Fun Club Tagles Eins Winfield Silver Club Winfield Bend Tun

Bailey's Welcome Republicans Rally in Blue Rapids

In Blue Rapids on September 2 W J Bailey of Belleville and the Flambeau club drew a packed house. The Waterville band performed and Republicans from Irving and Waterville aided in a lively crowd. Bailey spoke on Protection vs Free Trade amid cheers and interruptions at the opera house.

Biue Rapids Blue Rapids W. J. Bailey Belleyville Flambeau Club Waterville Irving Ballews Lincoln- Sepa Ad Toener Arly Ly

Sixth District Speakers at Center Township Silver Club

Frank JM Forrest from Bryan Jewell and J B Ward candidate for county representative addressed a large crowd at the Center Township Silver club meeting, part of the lariat Fest event, drawing local interest and political engagement.

Lariat Fes Frank JM Forrest Bryan Jewell J. B Ward Center Township Silver Club

Political shifts and election notes across Kansas townships

In Great Bend and surrounding areas voters react to farm prices and party lines. W W Sowards backs Bryan and silver, citing Republican gold split. Sabetha notes nominations for district commissioner and comment on campaign speeches and club memberships. Local letters touch on county results, party divisions, and betting on the race.

H. E. Cober

Free silver rally draws Burlington crowd after rain

Burlington September 2 A free silver rally drew a large audience despite poor weather State Senator H B Kelly spoke to about 6000 people parading 1000 strong through the streets and the opera house crowd filled to hear C Tillotson The week saw Kelly address around 2500 of Cuffey county voters at Silver league headquarters W J Tipton secretary Pop Co Cent Com

Burlington State Journal H. B. Kelly Opera House C. ‘Tillotson Nierm H. B Kelly Brian Silver League

Cloudburst in Texas Destroys San Marcos

A San Marcos flood near San Antonio, Texas, caused by a sudden cloudburst, swept through the city as river waters rose, destroying bridges and the railroad depots of International and Great Northern and Missouri Kansas & Texas. Estimated losses exceed 100 million dollars with many residents missing and feared dead.

San Marcos San Antonio Tex Here International & Great Northern Missouri, Kansas & Texas

Cockran Interrupted in Maryland Meeting Turmoil

In Hattimore on Sept. 28 the gold Democratic League of Maryland drew 4 000 to 5 000 at Music hall to hear ex congressman Bourke Cockran and John K. Cower. Cockran faced persistent heckling from a gallery spectator who was expelled after a tense exchange over a Bryan quotation. Mexican Cotton Mills Close in Queretaro Leaving 1 600 Workers Idle as factories shut due to overproduction of goods.

Hattimore Gold Democratic League of Maryland Music Hall Rus Wbourke Cockran New York John K. Cower Maryland Cockran Mr Bryan Cochran Beei Mexican Cotton Milla Queretaro Mex Hercules Cotton Mills Mexico

McKinley Nominee Declines Boston Nomination

Maurice P. Cuvsnaugh, nominated by the McKinley convention at Boston, says he will not accept the nomination and is not a candidate for any political office. Also in London, Fred Barnard of Black and White dies in bed from apparent smoking fire in bed clothing.

Springfield Mass Maurice P. Cuvsnaugh Boston London Fred Barnard

Society Notes Highlight Topeka Guests and Visits

Recent social items list Topeka residents and visitors, with dozens of guests from Ottawa Davenport Lincoln Kansas City and other cities. It notes hosts and hostesses entertaining at homes including Miss Madge Johnson Mrs Smith and Mrs Ash ton, with trips to Kansas City Chicago and Denver and upcoming weddings and festival week plans.

Nickerson Kansas City Horace Paramore Ottawa Whl Sheedhey Airs Savage St. Louis Seliz Frank Holliday Lingafelt Davenport Air Arthur Lingafelt G. W. Clesson Lincoln Neb Madge Johnson Minnis E. Smith LC Wasson N. P. Frasier el Dorado Mina Foulks California Ida Batter Muscatine, Jr Edna Moorehouse May McDonnell Sherman Rowles Geo. Fuller Hou Mudge Frid Frost Chicago Melle M. A Bixby Dodge City C. ‘Elle A. J. Wilson A. Oaborn Kanaus City Kan Anna Edith Hutchinson Garnect Tressa Greenwood Gr. Alexander Marion W. D. Baymer Florence Charles B. F. Harry C. E Myers Gustave Fogle Fort Cant Etta Livermore Olathe Vera Low Lou Shumate Holton Irs Bert Ober Salina Nellie Raub 8. T. Fulton Kanate City BT. Payne Arthur F. Williams Mensas City Marie Lyons Lawrence Emma White Chas. Strawbridge A. J. Ewart Petewin N.H. Loomis Campbell Gea Hull Potwin WM. Hall Fred Popenoe Martha Batterton Danville J. J. Frey Harry I. Bodley Eleanor Thos. Martin Spencer Hilsworth Lacon Lauek Colorado E. L. Pound B. N. Langatan Kesler J. C J. 3 Langston J. B Lebanon T. Gordon Western Avenue Burr Lakin Wamego J. Frey Nelle Owen Arkansas City Jobn Amplepy Coll Henry Cases The Betoit State Tank and Daughters Alle and Perle B. Antrobus Beloit Wits Sam K. Rudolph Gridley Kaw W. H. Caldwell North Harrison Street Pred Bonetrake Pittabure Horace Clarke Swayze Belle Ashley Myrtle Edgar Lovett Bucyrus W. B. Rober Nellie Clough Leavenworth J. W. Goodson Ster Ung C. B. Rew

Condition in Ohio letter to the editor from Vermont veteran

A Vermont veteran letter to the editor discusses Ohio political status and fusion with Populists and Prohibitionists. It cites 1892 and 1982 vote figures and predicts a statewide plurality for a candidate. A meeting of Vermont old soldiers is planned at the new courthouse on Wednesday evening with addresses by G. AR Baltie and AL SV Dane.

Sadam Joural- I Gunette Scatdia Ranges Nebraska Missouri Kentucky People's Party Nathinal Tug Berman A. H Wilson Vermont

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