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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1897

Page

7

Reverend Politician Wins West Superior Mayoral Race

The Rev Charles Starkweather, former pastor and ex impeached mayor, defies past scandal to win as an independent in West Superior Wisconsin. He campaigns with candy bags for children and popcorn barrels, promoting a new brand of politics and attracting large crowds before securing a decisive victory.

West Superior Charles & Starkweather Wis Supreme Court Wisconsin Charles Ray Starkweather

Celebration of Texas Victory Pageant in San Antonio

In San Antonio on April 26 crowds of up to 20,000 gathered for the sixth annual Howers pageant marking Texas arms victory at San Jacinto. The Alamo plaza hosted bands, a prize contest, and portrait tributes to Travis Crockett Howle and Bonham, with electric lights and floral displays enhancing the royal citywide procession.

San Antonio Tex Texas Santa Anna San Jacinto The Alamo Cleopatra Ahs Marl Anthony Visitara Aztres Travia Crockett Howle Bonham Texas Star Federal Building Maverick Houston Street Hugo & Schmelted H. Karber Sne Fifth United States Cavalry Band Avenue E United States Cavalry Band Wade Port Sam Houston Stam United States Infantry United States Cavalry United States Light Artillery Carl Beck Governors Guard of Austin Belknap Rifles

Mardi Gras style carnival parade at Alamo Plaza West Texas

The event featured cadets from Souaves West Texas Military Academy and civic groups parading in decorated carriages and floats. Roses and garlands flew as rival sections clashed in a floral battle around the Alamo Plaza, with bands, donkey brigades, and costumed riders delighting thousands along Commerce and Houston streets. The day concluded with a grand charity ball at Beethoven Hall, honoring Coral Parkhurst’s widow, and Mamie Cresson named ocean queen with Clint Kearney as king. about 12 000 visitors attended.

Souaves West Texas Military Academy San Antonio Turnvereln Mia Eilzabeth Ogden Flower Battle Association Texs Callaghen City Airclass Fire Department Alamo Plaza Commerce Street Houston Street Menger Hotel Mery Stue Donkey Brigade The Alamo Venice Bolantua Spor Bennett Fring & Cannon the Ocean Mise Mamie Cresson

Irish Girls Coming to New York Rail West

Irish servant girls prepare to storm the West with over 2,000 Irish emigrants booked for the trip next week. Domestic workers see strong demand despite hard times, with many lured westward. A separate item notes a record 800-ton mining machinery train from Ansonia, Connecticut, headed to Buffalo and Calumet, with heavy shipments on 90-ton cars.

New York West Srente Sloanahlis Ansonia Conn Apel Troi Naugatuck Valley Buffalo Calumet

Cele brated Cure for Nervous Diseases Offered

Reader urged to test Dr Chareot’s Kola Nervine Tablets claiming cures where medicines fail. Promises proof from physicians, vigor for aged, and health restoration. Offers $1 box with money back guarantee and 50 cent and dollar sizes. Sample package and proofs available by writing Eureka Chemical. LaCrosse Wisconsin.

Chareot Drchproot Eureka Chemical & Mpg. CO LaCrosse

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