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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
5
A muddled letter notes a supporter split over Morrill's renomination, with claims that backers from Newton prefer San Paters and a refusal to speak on Morrill. The piece describes public and private statements, party tensions, and shifting loyalties among voters and officials ahead of the political contest.
A garbled recap of local events details a range of topics from a looming state crisis to courtroom incidents and community notices. Mentions include a protest or crowd, a pardon petition for Liu Punleer, a library fundraiser, a cow theft case, a reunion plan for Teta John Marshall, and various comments on local officials and posts. Names such as Parkdale, Leavenworth, Topeka, and Topeka Hike appear amid scattered references to institutions, streets, and a courthouse scene.
Workers at Garford bicycle works walked out in a coordinated strike. Management warned of consequences as the plant with a daily capacity exceeding 6 000 bicycles moves toward a pause in production. The stoppage reflects labor unrest under the North American Polishers' union.
A Kansas judge controversy centers on pardons and alleged injustices in prison sentences for theft and burglary. The piece condemns judges as deckheads while defending or criticizing pardons amid public debate over legal fairness and political pressure. It also references related dispatches on political figures, prison policy, and a call for reform.
A crowd gathers after a Beloit delegation returns from Topeka with Tom Doran and D J Greenwath leading a parade. The march moves from the depot area toward Sixth Street as residents anticipate large crowds and an eventful afternoon in Topeka.
A distorted report covers Father Michael addressing labor unity and union rights, opposing coercive actions by companies. The piece also mentions a burglary with a chloroform claim, Rhodesian politics, and local ads for Santa Fe Boys relief salting and tailoring services.
The Santa Fe announces a new time card effective May 3 affecting trains and personnel from Caldwell to Wichita and Wellington to Winfield. Mixed trains will connect Caldwell, Wellington, and Mulvane with passenger No. 446, and service cuts between Monteine Gype Wichita. Mates and employes noted, with several personnel updates and a grand jury action involving former Santa Fe workers.
Mansfield denies retirement and states contracts are signed for a thirty week season. An $100,900 total in guarantees covers the slate with a New York manager. The tour will cover principal cities in the east and west, starting in September and including a two week appearance in Kansas City. Sweet Moments cigarettes are promoted.
The report describes the Lamborns release involving Leivenwirth and Apel, citing 82000 dollars in a U2 currency, with bodies reportedly found in a cows area. Charles and Anite Barmaboets allegedly fled the city to their home, while Ghurlee plans to pursue further action and Aurie is said to assist in a related matter.
Fragmented notices from Galeya to Topeka recount local meetings, errands, and events. Names like A Cramerte, J Hines, Jacets Stitt, and Robert McMaxtey appear amid scattered reports of residents in Worth, Topeka, and nearby towns.
Ward combs fein St John riot reports indicate several participants now in officers custody. The daylong disturbance drew police presence as prosecutors review suspects and evidence while witnesses describe clashes and property damage.
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