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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1896

Page

3

Shooting incident on Leavenworth street injures no one

George Williams of Leavenworth fired into a moving car at Third and Shawnes streets at about 6 pm. Pellets shattered windows, injuring no passengers. Williams claimed the gun discharged accidently. He was detained. court action planned. Passengers included John Berry of Fort Leavenworth.

Leavenworth George Wil Uers Third Chestnut Streets Willams Shawnes Williams Willers Hetue Og Dennnis Jones Nippentiams Lasts Jones Wiliams Hye Jom Berry DE

Quail and Waterfowl Abundant Across Plains and Prairies

Minnesota lakes and prairie regions report plentiful quail and wild fowl. From Minnesota to Montana, coveys of quail and duck populations are strong despite prior weather damage. The south of Winnipes to Pleasant Lakes area shows robust breeding grounds and hunting prospects for the season.

Minnesota Yakobh North Platte Nebraska Casper Cheyenne Wyoming Ieastern Montana Winnipes Enstock

Hutchinson Water and Light Plant Reorganized by Bondholders

In Hutchinson Sept 22 the Hutchinson water and light plant is tied to bondholders with a new provisional company to mortgage operations until full reorganization. Mr White serves as chief president and secretary treasurer with LA Beebe as superintendent.

Hutchinson Water and Light Plant Hotchineou Hutchinson Veplerworke Mr. White Ftatton Secre Tory

Lightning Kills Seven Cows on Leavenworth Reservation

A storm on a Saturday morning near Broadway on the Leavenworth reservation killed seven cows. The animals were resting in shallow mud and all lay on their left sides when found, with a single mark, a welt across the shoulder, suggesting a hard blow. Six cows stood close together, one farther away.

Leavenworth Hshtalie Ft Leavenworth Broadway

Salina Opens New Government Building to the Public

Salina residents toured the recently completed government building as it opened yesterday. Visitors admired turret to foundation stone features, the second story court rooms, private offices of the clerk marshal and attorney, and the third story jury rooms. Citizens will receive their mail from the new building on Thursday.

Salina Seline Jude Marshal Attor

Wichita National Bank Declares Dividend of 25000

The Wichita National Bank pays out a $25,000 dividend to depositors. Checks will be distributed by Ewing Gil and entered into circulation. The aggregate dividend may total about $284,400, with $127 per capita, boosting local money in circulation and city capital.

Wichita National Bank Wichita Wing Bealtry Department Btn Ewing Gil

Concordia G A R Reunion Planned for October Dates

Concordia notes the third annual reunion of the G A R in West Arkansas will convene in Concordia from October 6 to 10 with Department Commander and Department President among speakers. Other noted figures include Mrs Belle Harris and Governor Mort Leecy as populist candidate. events span four days with programs at multiple venues.

Concordia Nual G. A. St. of Abt West Ankas Ban Espartment W. R. Mee Tullewings Department Eremeeer Belle Harris Mort Leecy Aerate Presen

Still Polling Thains Excursion Ballot Results

An excursion train on the Central Branch shows McKinley 164 Bryan 155 Palmer 3, the rest from other towns. Bryan plans ten speeches in western Maryland and West Virginia, then New York before continuing. Public demonstrations in Canton and at McKinley lawn are feared. four visits were postponed.

Atchison Mc 'Kinley Bryan Palmer Goffs Sem Central Branch Meciinney New York Wm. J. Bryan Maryland West Ceaoe Harpers Fe McHinley Sinty

Rockefeller Iron Pool Aims at Steel Ore Price Pool

Rockefeller in Cleveland with representatives from Ohio and Pennsylvania iron furnaces for six weeks to form a joint ore pool modeled on the successful steel billet pool. He keeps ore supplies flowing from Mesaba range to Lake Superior and Wisconsin mills, pressuring independent makers to join to stabilize prices.

New York John D. Rockefeller Cleveland Pis Ohio Peninsylvania Mr. Rockefeller Mesaba Range Minnesaut Superior Michigan Wisconsin Rockefeller Gree Rockefell

Prayer of a Colored Pastor in Virginia Campaign

Washington reports a staged prayer at Fairfax Court House days before Bryan arrived in Virginia. The old colored minister pleads to guard the country, provide work and food, keep politics from churches, and asks God to curb Bryan, referencing him alongside Satan and urging votes next November.

Washington Repub- Henn Fairfax Court Bryan Virginia Setan

Middle of the Road Populist Convention in Lincoln

A Nebraska midland of Reed convention gathered at 1114 G street Lincoln with M Clark and Dr Bryant. About 10 free silver Democrats and Populists tried to organize a petition ticket to block fusion with Democracy. Clark accused certain leaders of selling out Populists and vowed to oppose the fusion plan and a new Populist ticket.

Nebraska Lincoln M. Clark Bryant Norfal G Street Clark Bryan Watson Afr Goddell Senator Allen Guy Holcomt J. ©. McNerny Bill Dech Paul Vandervoort Vandervoort Mr. Clark Hell

Mrs Oelrichs Testifies in Craven Ejectment Suit

In San Francisco on September 29 Mrs Herman Oelrichs testified she never heard of her father’s acquaintance with Craven. She quoted Senator Fair denying remarriage due to his children. Mrs Geltichs disputed deeds to Mrs Craven as genuine. The Topek Turners announce a second minstrel performance tomorrow at the hall.

San Francisco Craven Fair Herman Oelrichs Geltichs

Eastern and Western Experts to Clash in Chicago Tennis Meet

Chicago tennis circles anticipate two major events this winter and next summer. An indoor meet at the Coliseum will showcase eastern and western experts, while a large invitation tourney is planned at Norwood Park with English players and American rivals before Newport nationals. An emissary will seek British participation when they arrive in the country.

Larsed United Kingdom Chicago Norwood Park Newport Los Norrigarnsett Pier Chitese Huglish Leason Persun

Atchison Victors Edge Topeka In Ten Innings

At Athletic Park yesterday Atchison defeated Topeka 4 to 2 after ten innings. Pitcher Nichols wild throw helped Topeka miss a potential win. Jones pitched for Atchison. Scoring by innings shows Topeka leading briefly before Atchison rallied. Earned runs and base hits listed with players Gettman Krebs Sawyer Beauchamp Noyes. Time 1:43. Umpire Guy McFadden.

Witcher Athletic Park Topeka Nichols Atchison Jones Gettman Turn Krebs Sewyer Beauchamp Noyes Sawyer Redmond Brown Cope Gellmen Driscoll Guy McFadden

Washburn Fort Riley football clash tight and even

Washburn and Fort Riley played a 30 minute half football game with no second half scores. Washburn showed superiority in skill and possession while Fort Riley fought hard. both sides had a touchdown, and officials included Dean Low as referee and Lieutenant Adams as umpire. Fort Riley and Washburn were evenly matched, with Washburn pressing late near the Fort Riley goal line before time ended.

Washburn College Fort Huey Welther Pertator Weshburns Dean Low Lieutenant Adams Fort Riley Smith Baker University Heys Washbolm Althoveh Washburn W'Elock Washburn

Old Settlers Plan Abilene Reunion October 14

Dickinson County Old Settlers meet to finalize arrangements for the annual reunion set for Wednesday October 14 in Abilene. Efforts are underway to make it the best gathering yet for the county. Miners Union Meeting Postponed in Leadville as strike committee report is delayed until Wednesday night.

Dickinson County Old Settlers Abilene Old Settlers’ Association Wiewam Miners Leadville Colo Miners’ Union

Prohibition Candidate Levering Opens Pennsylvania Campaign

Joshus Levering the Prohibition presidential candidate arrived in Pittsburg and will launch the Pennsylvania campaign with a Carnegie hall meeting in Allegheny tonight. Running mate Hale Johnson proceeds to Tyrone to speak. Levering rates McKinley favored in theEast and Bryan supporters in the West, predicting the Prohibition vote rise by about 30,000 from 1892.

Pitsburg Joshus Levering Pittsboro Pennsylvania Carnegie Hall Allegheny Levering Hale Johnson Mitneis Johnson Pittsburg Tyrone McKinley

Fall Festival Weather Praised Amid Pleasant Conditions

The Weather Observer Jennings cites perfect mood for the Fall Festival with clear skies and mild air. At 2 o clock the thermometer shows 75 degrees with a light southeast wind. Forecast predicts continued pleasant weather tonight and tomorrow as statewide reports confirm clear conditions and temperate ranges from 71 to 32.

Jennings Weather Bureau

Gold Reserve Growth Hits Fifteen Million

Washington reports the mint director says about 4 million in gold will arrive from Australia to San Francisco within a week. London also notes a possible 5 million pounds transferred to the United States by week’s end.Combined with existing holdings this would raise the treasury gold reserve to about 15 million dollars.

Washington Mint San Francisco Australia London Fof England United States Treasury Gould

Ex seú Whitney married to Mrs Randolph in Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Me Sept 29 Collins Whitney and Mrs Edith S Randolph wed in Little Stone church St Saviors at 1230 pm in an informal ceremony. No bridesmaids or best man. Bride wore Muslin and White satin with pink roses. bonnet adorned with forget me nots and roses.

Homicide Discussed at National Prison Meeting

A Kansas man reported that a census and magazine editorial on homicide were sensational, noting the world is improving and homicide rates are falling. J.B. Milliken of McPherson Kansas presented the criminal law reform report to the session, which drew questions and comments from attendees.

Milwaukee National Prison Association J.B. Milliken McPherson Kan American Bar Association

Bankers Here Open Ninth Annual Kansas State Meeting

The Kansas State Bankers association opened its ninth annual meeting at Library hall this morning with a postponed start due to few delegates. About seventy six members expected tomorrow. Major William Sims welcomed attendees, followed by T P Moore who urged banking law changes and commented on political questions from bankers’ view. The three day gathering will discuss Express Money Order, Our Chattel Mortgage Law, Days of Grace, Our Sion, Our Collection Law, with Bank Commissioner Breidenthal addressing tomorrow morning.

Kansas State Bankers’ Association Library Hall Seasion Afu G. W. McKnight Junction City J. A. Swenson Lindshors L. C. McKee Frankfort T. FP. Moore Holton R. T. Lindiker Hartford LL. A. Sharrard Meriden J. T. Morse Philipsburg D. Binney Newton G. W. Robinson Win- Held A. Dobson Ottawa William Sims First National Bank Sims T. P. Moore Hulton Association Moore Sisa Tomerow Breidenthal

Populist Committee Reflects On Bryan Support And Address

Washington reports reveal the Populist National Committee plans an address by Chairman Butler and Secretary Edgerton to outline the party’s stance in the campaign. The document, likely a reply to Mr Watson, signals unwavering support for the presidential candidate and explains reasons for Bryan’s nomination. Separate notes report streetcar usage reaching up to 23,000 riders by 2 pm and expectations of 60,000 by midnight. Camp Mies bans further teams to ease crowding, directing visitors to use streetcars or park outside.

Jesus Washington Butler Edgerton Ave Mr. Watson Bryan

Big Military Parade in Topeka Draws Massive Attention

The Thursday parade in Topeka features Chief Marshal A M Fuller as thousands prepare for the grand event. Generals Niles and Reynolds will lead, with Lincoln Post GA R arranging programs and a Columbus Buggy Company showing its court statements revealing assets of 343,000 dollars and liabilities of 1,063,000.

A. M. Fuller Columbus

Butte Opera House Torn Down After Dispute

In Butte Montana the Marubee Opera House, built at a large cost and opened years ago, was torn down by order of owner James A Murray following a quarrel among investors and city authorities. The city with 43 000 residents loses a key entertainment venue as workers dismantled the building amid legal disputes and mortgage actions.

Butte Howse Butte, Mont Marubee Opera House James A Murray Supreme Court Balding Nummeroun J Licenage Mechanics’ Hens and the Houde Company Mark Murray

Curtis Tonight at Toonmaah in North Togata Heau rally

Fragmented local notices describe a Curtis event tonight at Toonmaah with a secondary parade and train for the North Togata Heau club. Other items mention a probate court filing for Eeghon Reith, a Grand Floral Ball, grocer clerks gathering, and minstrel performances by the Topeke Turners.

Tasniiton Shreves Groen Second and Kandes Avenue Horsey Tomor Row Wil Brown Brown &Co Pale Ace Clothing Company Yopcka Tener Row

Do You Use It It's the best thing for the hair

An advertisement claims Ayer's Hair Vigor promotes hair growth by nourishing roots and cleansing the scalp. It asserts any hair growth depends on existing roots and promises to restore color and prevent gray or sled hair as conditions improve.

Ayer Ose Ayer

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