New Mayor Sworn In As A Fellows Takes Office
A. Fellows is officially sworn in as the town's new mayor. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership with formal oaths and a civic procession through the city.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1895
Page
5
New City Officers Inaugurated In Quiet Topeka Session
The new Topeka city officers were inaugurated without pomp. Mayor-elect Fellows presided as the council organized with J. T. Fulton as president. Mayor-elect Fellows delivered a cautious address urging economy, harmony, and prudent management of city finances amid ongoing water works litigation. Snaps follow on local leaders, businesses, and upcoming council actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFaiden
Elliott
Bird
Couneil
Fulton
Wasi
Hartison
Fellows
McFadden
Pellows
Hill
Goutienin
Te Council
Topeka
United States
Dhe
Benwen
Ivan
J. D. Pattison
O. D. Skin
Charles and Engle Convert Natatorium for Cigar Factory
Charles and Engle plan converting the natatorium into a cigar factory. They expect occupancy next week and will move the cigar business into new quarters, initially employing thirty workers while keeping the retail store. A foreclose suit was filed by Mary E. Bortis against Henry E. Bennett to satisfy a $2,762.50 debt plus interest on Taylor Street property. Peerless Steam Laundry remains referenced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles & Engle
Natatorium Inter
Charles & Eagle
Kansan
Worcelose
Henry Beanstt
Mary E. Bortis
District Court
Henry E. Bennett
Taylor
The Fire Burns High More Fuel Cast on the Flames of Dissension
A heated public dispute intensifies as new fuel is added to ongoing tensions between factions. Key figures escalate rhetoric, while community leaders urge restraint and dialogue amid mounting criticism and political strain.
Appointing A C Merritt Provokes Abilene Editorial Clash
Abilene Reflector condemns Governor Morrill for naming A C Merritt grain inspector, citing lack of home endorsements and party influence. The piece labels the act a blunder that burdens Kansas Republicans, mocking prior appointments and noting opposition from multiple party voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
A. C. Merritt
Abilene Reflector
Arew
Ofice
Wail
Reflector
Naill
Dickinson County
Mureill
Republican Party of
Kansas
Merritt
Kansas City
Cy Leland
Republican Party
Morrill
England
Wameza Times
Weil
Peope
Nilaba
Dolne
Cinired
Geo. W. Martin Bitter
Hearing on Captain W Wait Investigation and Amusements at Crawford
Today hearing testimony defends Captain W Wait as investigation continues into an office he no longer holds. Gov Morrill uses Private Secretary Bristow less, while Bristow handles his county farm duties. Upcoming amusements at the Crawford include a Band Convert and Specialty show and the Lily Clay Burlesque company plus University of Michigan gies club later in the month. Elke presents Romeo and Juliet on the 18th and 19th. Next week Waldman concert band and Townley entertainers perform twice daily at Crawford at popular prices, with an ensemble of forty six. Leavenworth papers praise the engagement. Connett hypnotist extends another week at the Bijou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Plenciken
Clay Centre
W. E. Ward
Senator
Rogers Investigation Committee
W. ¥. Storgan
Emporia Gazette
Great Bend
Jobn Speer
Bar Bureau
Kuosea
Guy P. Benton
Clay Center
Morrill
Wyandotte
G. Blakely
The
Kansas Mutual
Lebor
Bird
Hal Hazlett
Shawnee County
Lewis Hanback
W. Wait
Gov. Morrill
Bristow
Ssline County
Crawford
Lily Clay Burlesque Company
University of Michigan Gies Club
Grand
Elke
Waldman
Townley
Leavenworth
Connett
Bijou
Curtis Republicans Form Fourth Ward Club
A new Curtis Republican club of the fourth ward was organized with D. C Tillotson as president Silas Rain as vice president W. Ward as secretary The delegates to the Republican league convention are A M Fuller W H L Ward and Dr A J Huntoon The group commends Hon Charles Curtis for faithful service and thanks him for his labor and devotion to veteran soldiers of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Curtis Republican Club
D. C Tillot- Som
Silas Rain
W. 4. Ward
Republican League
A. M. Fuller
W. HL. Ward
A. J. Huntoon
Charles Curtis
Congress
Republic
Napoleon's Value at Washburn College Debate
Goodno won the Gamma Sigma prize debate at Washburn College last night on the topic Has Napoleon been a Benefit or an Injury to Civilization. J P Newell took second place, debating for the negative. Judges were St. Howe Campbell and Judge Guthrin. Three debaters spoke on each side. The scene featured two emblems of good luck the horseshoe and Dr Prices Cream Baking Powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn College
Goodno
J. P. Newell
ST. Howe
W. GC Campbell
John Guthrin
Historic building goes in Bloomington office of Judge Davis
The two story brick law office of Judge Davis in Bloomington is being demolished for a new building. Built about 55 years ago it served as Abraham Lincoln headquarters during his visits and hosted meetings with Davis Fell Swett Lamuo Gridley Orme and other Bloomington figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Geo W. Martin
Kansas City
Kan
Southwest
United States
Eet
Ienty
Vlampagne
Kansas
Cogkoo
Topeka
Morrill
Prohibition
Leavenworth
Atchison
Wichita
David Davis
Law Ofice
Abraham Lincoln
Bicomisetos
Davis Davis
Bloomington
Davis
Fell
Lennard Swett
Ward Lamuo
Asatel Gridley
William Orme
Epworth League District Convention Scheduled in Burlingame
Topeka district Epworth League fixes dates for its annual convention at Burlingame May 27 28 29. Executive committee met at Kansas Avenue MLEB church to arrange the event and prepare the programme to be released soon. The Burlingame gathering five years ago marked the first district league meeting and organizers expect this to be the largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Burlingame
Epworth League
Kansas Avenue
MLEB
Wiggin Firm Denies Move From Stevenson Store
Reported rumor that Wiggin Harding & Co would buy Stevenson stock and lease the Stevenson building is rejected. Mrs Wiggin says there is no truth in the report, and the firm has no intention of moving after investing in renovations and settling in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggin
Stevenson
Wiggin, Harding
Hill Departs As Topeka Railway Assistant Superintendent
Eisigan Ea A Hill resigns as assistant superintendent of the Topeka Railway Company after several years. Fred Hickson named to succeed him. A new one story brick building at 110 West Eighth street will house the Topeka Cycle Company, replacing an unused green house. J W Hardt of Peerless Steam Laundry builds the new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisigan Ea A Hill
Topeka Railway Company
Chicago
Fred Hickson
Eighth and
Kansas Avenue
Hill
Bike Company
West Eighth Street
Green House
Topeka Cycle Company
East
Monument to Shawnee County Soldiers of the Battle of the Blue
Banker Gage funds a $5,000 to $25,000 gray granite monument for the 24 Shawnee county soldiers who fell at the Battle of the Blue on October 2, 1844. Erected in Topeka cemetery, 20 feet tall with a six foot six inch soldier statue, eight by eight foot base, 24 names on the first face, dedication planned after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
G. G. Gage
Shawnee County
Mr. Gage
Gage
Senate
Barre
Guild & Walwork
Price
North Topeka backs Elder Rhodes for street commissioner
In North Topeka strong business support rallies behind Elder P. T. Rhodes for deputy street commissioner under the new city administration. Rhodes, who served as house chaplain, once officiated a mayoral wedding and is noted for community ties. Shawnee County jury commissioners also change over as Wm. Green and G. H. Elliott resign and a new board named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Topeka
P. T. Rhodes
House
Rhodes
Fellows
Shawnee
Shawnee County
Wm. Green
G. H. Elliot
G. E Dunn
van Smith
W. A. Snyder
Easter Goods Brighten Dawn of Spring
The notice urges readers to welcome Easter with brighter attire and seasonal themes as nature awakens. It emphasizes shedding winter dress for fresh spring garments, using vivid imagery of sunshine and renewal to inspire purchase of festive goods.
Easter Millinery at Emery Bird Thayer Co
Easter shopping rush at the Emery Bird Thayer store features a busy millinery corner with an expanded Easter range. Parasols gloves cards and baby outfits entice shoppers as the best stock of the West vies for attention before Easter with discounts from $1.98 to $25 and a promise of fashion and fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Emery, Bird, Thayer & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. L. Stevens
W. Stephenson
B. Bradford
John Elliott
Poe
James Burgess
G. J. Dewar
J. T. Fulton
Fred Roundtree
Owens
Quincy Street
Mary E Lease
Naional
Hock Island
Strees
Fifth Ward
College Hill
Tom Wilkerson
D. G. Tillotson
Nanoti Hazelett
George W. Smith
Fillmore Street
J.T. Pranklin
Lincoln Street
Walter L. Ross
Buchanan Street
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
Hamilton Hall
Thomas C. Vail
Bishop Vail
A. H. Case
Whittier
State House
George W. Reed
Calvin McCord
James A
Boniece M Johnson
Siloam Lodge of
Alasons
Holton
Holton Lodge
Woman's Republican Association of
Tommy Ryan
Paddy Purtall
de. J. F. Buck
Reform School
M. Fry
John Fry
John Nebel
Will Johnson
George Hanley
Charley Eltiont
Pope's Theater
A.B. Campbell
Los Angeles
AB Campbell
Kansas National Guard
Humphrey
California
Campbell
G. AR
Women's Relief Corps
Lincoln Post
Adams Bros. Printers Engravers
Peerless Steam Laundry
Peerles Steam Laundry
Morrills Appointments
Curtis
Chu
Hin
Napoleon
ED A
Teresa Stxau
Elder
Ozarks
Missouri
Howell County
America
J. E Lockwoop
Outtown
Steeleye
Boattown
New York Weekly
Atlanta Constitution
Temsay
Tuttera Moor Strangrto
Kansas City, Mo
Manve
Paris
Grand Avenue
BuBeg Moo Lrrarytte
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