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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1895
Page
4
Municipal hopefuls press for gains in office amid stalled talks, insisting on securing tangible benefits for constituents. Candidates cite local needs, while opponents warn against hollow promises and inflated expectations as campaigns heat up.
The Topeka Municipal league debated an amendment to bar city office holders from membership, while keeping nonpaid city workers eligible. Some members urged passage, others opposed, and a motion to table passed. An amendment to admit suburban residents was adopted and several new members were elected. The next meeting May 1 will feature T. E Bowman on free kindergartens.
The Denver papers praise the Calhous Opera Company performing Amorita at the Grand in Topeka with about sixty performers and a strong chorus. W. I. Haskell directs rehearsals and ballet figures, with seats described as good in the upstairs and lower sections. Also notes Spooners with Cecil and Edna May visiting the Grand in May.
In Topeka, Charles Fensky, linked to Minnie Lichty defense work, reportedly relocated to St Louis for a position earning 1500 dollars yearly, while Pensky denies Topeka ties. Mayor Fellows hosts a Swedish concert and lectures, Shaker Doctor treats patients at Copeland, and Homeseekers’ Excursion offers discounted rail fares to multiple western states. Delegates headed from Topeka to Kansas City for upcoming events as crowds gather.
M C Keily appointed two of six deputy oil inspectors. L Stine of Wyandotte and George P Perkins of Wabumnaee named. Stine husband of Inez M Stine who led a Woman's Republican club. she declined the deputy post. Perkins is described as an old soldier. Deputy inspectors earn $50 monthly. Also promotion ads for Dr King’s New Discovery and other patent remedies appear amid local notices and a bacon store ad. Event: Capital Lodge No 7 dance at Kansas Avenue hall on Friday April 1 with 25 cents admission.
J Evans spoke to the Municipal league urging city ownership and operation of Topeka water works. He urged purchase after franchise expiry or during foreclosure, and urged thorough study of best water supply method. He argued water is a natural monopoly best served by public ownership for health and convenience. A second note covers a new Curtis Republican club in Topeka with officers and resolutions praising Charles Curtin.
The Republican Flambeau club arranged committees for entertaining the state league convention to be held at Hamilton hall next Thursday April 25. Finance committee includes Tillotson Elliott McCebe Fuller Hughes Wagener Wood F Doran. Decoration committee named Brubaker Strauss Hungate Jetmore Stanton. Music committee lists Swayze Norton Phillips.
Ruled by an old soldier Jon Eye an apoplexy claimed life near Dr Robys barn south of the city last evening. His body, found by Mrs Roby with a pitch fork in hand, was taken to Palmer's undertaking rooms. Also notes a Topeka colored league call for a state convention in August and Rowley brothers case arguments before referee Charles P Spencer.
The Rogers investigating committee adjourned after a day of testimony with witnesses for the plaintiff describing sightings of Rogers with a black bottle. Several witnesses testified to Rogers drinking or being intoxicated, while defense questions sought origin of earlier testimonies. The afternoon session yielded little decisive evidence as clerks prepared for further hearings and a possible night session.
Mourning fills the cast as discussions over shaving facial hair unfold in the Romeo and Juliet troupe. Juliet has removed her mustache while others debate removing theirs, with barbers considered for backstage touchups between acts. Some resist, delaying shifts to facial grooming.
Real estate men expect greater market activity this summer. Recent transactions include F. M. Zickaxfoose selling forty acres north of Rossville for 2400 to Stephen Irsik, James Fulcher selling a large frame house on Hancock Street for 1600, and J W Alderman selling lots on Clsvetrest with a corner house for 2591. Reform School appointees named Long and Peat to replace outgoing officials.
Executive Council bans gas in the state house after a disputed bill from Excelsior Coke and Gas for 92 859.07 prompts shift to electric lighting. Gas company claim unsettled as legislature allows 405.27 credit. electrical firm to install new wiring up to 500. Report notes incidents of gas workers relighting lights and arrests, with charges never substantiated.
The county W C U met at Martin church with Mrs Thorpe presenting four papers on Heathenism at Home and Social Purity, Mrs Rastall addressing the group on W C U aims, and Mrs Kate King reading a selected poem. Jen kins discussed prisoner Christian work as evening events included a reception. Nonconformists grow interest in Freemasonry with reports from London services and Masonry relics in Alexandria.
Nebraska court orders the Ancient Order of United Workmen grand master to call a biennial grand lodge meeting to honor the constitution and protect a $30 million life insurance fund. New York delegates received $12,000 in mileage and per diem. Noted officers and regional lodges named alongside a Columbus Buggy Co advertisement.
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