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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1896
Page
5
Alexander B McDonald United States minister to Persia arrived in the capital from the United States on September 28. He contracted bronchitis during the voyage and lies critically ill in a hospital under a physician’s care. Today his condition showed some improvement.
A Philadelphia business men letters circular targets Catholic clergymen, praising Archbishop Hughes and warning against anti government ideas. The piece notes Secretary Osborne denies involvement with the letter and politics. A remark on a hacking cough rounds out the odd mix of topics.
A Labor Day program at Camp Miles drew crowds of old soldiers who clashed with speakers over party lines. J A Crosby tried to dodge partisanship before facing heckling calls for Bryan or McKinley, and subsequent speakers faced interruptions while emphasizing Republican themes.
J S Hopkins of Horton, lifelong Republican, chaired a Bryan gathering at the opera house. A jammed crowd heard two hours and twenty minutes of arguments for free coinage, with maps and illustrations supporting the silver cause and attacks on the gold standard.
A report notes a speaker confronting oppression with direct answers to every argument. The discourse is praised as the most satisfying effect achieved in this context, with no evasions and clear rebuttals to challenging points.
Ft Scott Sept 23 W W Dillard D Neoten Frank Noonan and Louis Albright withdrew their names from a petition supporting Bryan and Watson electors Kennedy had 50 to 40 signers mostly unclear party ties. The group believed the petition would split the ticket and hurt Bryan's electoral chances in Kansas.
Beloit September 23 Republican women in the Sixth district organize large clubs, with Beloit’s chapter counting over 300, pledging vigorous support for A H Ellis. Mrs Ellis wife of the candidate promises a tea party if he wins as Lambert of Emporia and Blue of Burlington plan speeches in nearby towns.
Awards of prizes were made to public school pupils for nature collections shown in the academy of science room west of the state house. First prizes went to Schenck 7A Clay school Plants and to Thomas Causte Wood 9A Clay school Birds. Second prizes were won by Luther Tillotson 5A Clay school Plants Helen Tillotson 1 side Clay school Insect. Other prizes went to Harold Dayt Polk school Minerals and to Brea Wilson. Collections are on exhibition all week. pupils and public invited to view.
Senator Sherman resumes campaigning on a western swing stopping in Chicago and Colorado. He plans speeches in Ohio and other states but limited by health. In Montana he notes strong Republican sentiment and silver support in Colorado while Manderson to campaign in Nebraska denying a universal westward sweep.
Telegraphers and train dispatchers on the Canadian Pacific walk off at 10 pm, with over 500 workers stopping work per Assistant Chief Pierson. In a separate note, Harold Gray of Holyoke is missing and a $29,000 misappropriation charge is sought. An airline-like travel feature promotes a Lehigh Valley Grand Trunk route from Chicago to New York with daily 2:10 pm departures and Pullman service.
A visiting statesman praised Kansas Avenue for its broad width and the city decks Topeka in its gayest mood with a threefold municipal emblem and a kaleidoscope of colors. Home fronts glow with roses, wreaths, garlands, arches, and flags as residents celebrate Old Glory and local pride.
Labor Day events at the fair grounds drew an enormous turnout with a packed grandstand and thousands along track fences. Winners included Smith Nichols in the half mile, Gypsy B in the half mile bicycle, Reckless in the mile trotting, CC. Claudy in the open bicycle, Charles Lewis in the boys’ mile, and N. Dwelly in hop, step, and jump. Turners beat the Shooters 16 5 in a four inning slow game where Clyde Bolts pitched for Turners. A petition urged enforcement of the liquor prohibition law backed by W C T U and 24 churches boosting church membership from 5 900 to over 10 000 voters.
Sam T. Jack travels with his Orange Blossoms company this week at Crawford theatre nights. He usually fronts ten or twelve groups, but this run is solo for two weeks while rehearsing. He notes Chicago’s box office favors paper money over gold and reflects on past show cash.
Rail lines from Bersas and Nebraska boost fares to Canton by adding these gateways to existing rates. Central passenger committee negotiates new scheme to include round trip from eastern gateway regions. Weather outlook: fair tonight and Wednesday with westerly winds.
Lafayette Meade and wife from New York caused a near disaster at the Kansas City depot when a pug and a grey hound sparked a struggle over a 44 caliber pistol. The weapon discharged into the tile floor as depot staff and travelers intervened. Meade was restrained and jailed. He blamed the dogs for trouble since leaving New York and vowed not to travel with them again.
Reports from Manchester and surrounding areas state Amoskeag mills restarted after months of idleness with about 7,000 workers back at duties. In Waltham Massachusetts Boston Manufacturing Company resumes full employment for its operatives, with more hires planned. In Iraq the Burder Iron works also resumed, involving around 1,500 workers and expected full operation soon. A vaccine-like claim about One Murcle Cough Cure is noted, with user testimonials attributed to George W. Blang-Seid.
W J Prichard will move from Hope Dickinson county to Adin Gttawit county and E L Ortilp will run the Hope depot as changes stir freight business with the Santa Fe. Investigations reveal Mrs Prichard and a partner circulated false stories about local ladies to boycott the railroad. Superintendent Turner vows action. Sholes appointed superintendent of telegraphs, with a restructuring of duties. Western Passenger Association offers reduced fares for Kansas meetings including Seneca Concordia Chanute and a soldiers reunion.
Wilber F. Porter of Watertown nominated by Democratic state committee to succeed John Boyd Thacher as governor. Frederick Chaub of Lewis nominated for lieutenant governor to fill Porter’s seat. Also notes Chauncey Olcott to perform Mavourneen at Grand Opera House Friday in Irish drama A lively Irish culture item ends with Crude notes on lithographs and artwork.
The Chicago Festival Orchestra plays this week at the Grand in Kansas City with a notable program. Mansfield and Dewar 33 are mentioned among the upcoming performances and company engagements.
Mrs A L Griges of 90 West Sixth Meported the Geddens of Liberty in the Trades and Labor Assembly fest held in the Labor Degree yesterday. Miss Grigge was also present.
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