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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1895

Page

8

Congregationalists to Convene in Topeka Next Week

Kansas Congregationalists gather in Topeka for the general association meeting with 300 to 400 ministers and lay members. Addresses by Governor Morrill and pastors from Lawrence, Kansas City, and Leavenworth. Women’s meetings precede the main event, and Topeka churches host visiting delegates.

Topeka Kansas Tear E. Morrill Cordley Lawrence Dougherty Kansas City Bus Leavenworth General Association Merm- Dera

Bowman and Popenoe Couples Plan European Summer Trip

Mr and Mrs Bowman and Mr and Mrs Popenoe plan a summer in Europe. They will travel from Montreal to Liverpool aboard the Parisian on June 22, visiting England and Scotland, then Paris and Germany for recreation, with Mrs Anna Downs of Boston joining in New York and Boston legs.

Mra. Bowman Popenoe T. 2 Bowman F. C. Popenoe Europe Mr. Popenoe New York Boston Mra Bowman Mra Anna ©. Downs Montreal Parisian Liverpool Chester Warwick Stratford England London Scotland Paris Germany Mr. Bowman

Higgins to return to Topeka and reenter politics

Ex Secretary of State William Higgins plans a Topeka return after living in Kansas City for nearly two years. He and his family will move into 1265 Van Buren Street after July 1. Rumors say Higgins may pursue public life again though details are unclear. The item links various local notices and ads about legal actions and services.

Topeka William Higgins Kansas City van Buren Street Wiggins Topetle

Overmyer on whisky Rogers examines him closely

In a pointed exchange, Overmyer faces whisky questions as Rogers scrutinizes him nearly as intently, highlighting tension between the two figures. The scene unfolds with sharp questions and wary replies, reflecting a broader public interest in liquor policy and accountability.

Regent Says He Was Never Drunk on Stand

Senator William Rogers testified he never drank to excess and faced cross examination calmly. He admitted using whisky at home and claimed whiskey in others’ bottles at times, while denying intoxication at Cremorne, Baker banquet, and other locations as the investigation closed with a May 1st hearing set for further arguments.

William Rogers Senator Rogers Iie Overmyer Rogers Mr. Rogers Landis Waya and Means Madoca Cremorne Leavenworth Thacher Mr. Overmyer Mr Rogers Barnes Chesterfield Lawrence Universal Sobriey Co Ferat

Noted Oratory Visitor to LE Holmes in Topeka

Congressman Dolliver of Iowa, seen in Topeka with cousin LE Holmes at 1119 Vac Buren St, calls interview with Journal the most accurate ever published. Daily church notices list services across Topeka including United Presbyterian, Second Adventists, North Topeka Baptist, First Presbyterian farewell for Rev. Adams, and various sermons at multiple churches. Rock Island Excursions advertised for April 32 with round trip tickets to many western states, plus local listings on Kansas Avenue.

Mex LE Holmes J. P. Dolliver Sons Republicas League Toeka Mr. LE. Holmes Vac Buren Street Dolliver United Presbyterian Eighth and Topeks Avenues McKiraban Egypt North Topeka Baptist Church W. B. Hutchinsos Spm H. . Brown E. M. Waren Sec United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Kansas Avenue Lla mandSam C. Coblentz First Unitarian Society A. Wyman Second Adventists Midison Street Baptist Church W. F. File P. A Ty W. D. Ford First Presbyterian Church J. E Adams Korea L. A. Maybas Searing First Methodiat Episcopal Church Corner Sixth Harrison Steeate T. R. the Bursa John K. Madison J. E Amos Illnois Third Christian Church East Sixth Street Church of Christ (Scientist West Sixth Street Worth A. Y. Francis Oklahoma City Good Shepherd Episcopal Laurent Quincy North Topeka—Rey Y. Francis St. Simons Western Avenue Seventh Guy W. Miner Calvary Fourth Street Irving Todd German Lutheran Church Ven Buren Second Streets Graebner Tomorow Ws. m North Congregational Church Ife First Congregational Church L. Blakesley D. D Young Men’s League Ed Epps M.D. Henderson Prof. Watson W. E. Battey Miss Battay Great Rock Island Texas Arkansas New Mexico Kansas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho South Dakota Oklahoma Indian Territory Arizona Rock Island Depot Fliat North Topeka City Kan H. C. Garver Harrison Johnson-Nebel Candy Co

Water works in Topeka improves supply with new well and engine

The Topeka Water Company reports a completed well forty eight feet in diameter extends sixteen and a half feet below the river water line with a capacity of 2,500,000 gallons daily. Natural filtration via sand yields clear water and a ten pound rise in average hydrant pressure. A 5,000,000 gallon capacity engine has been ordered to replace the 4,000,000 engine, shipping May 1, promising significantly better service pending hydrant expansion.

Topeka Topeka Water Service

North Topeka social notes and local commerce ads

North Topeka society mentions Mia and Mrs J D Lynch of Meriden visiting the city. J Nichols grows ill then improves. Clarence Carter visits from the state university for Sunday. Blue Post plans Memorial Day at Rochester Cemetery. Local ads list hardware, farming goods, groceries, medicines, bicycles, and dental services. Aiding crime report notes a small incident near Odd Fellows lodge and a purse theft on the Rock Island tracks. Mrs Mitchell injured in a wagon accident on Lynch Hill. Dr Price Baking Powder endorsed.

Mia J. D. Lynch Meriden J. Nichols Clarence Carter State University Blue Post Rochester Cemetery Hervey Pratt Bros North Kansas Ave A. d. Arnold & Son Kansas Avenue J. H. Heller N. Kan. Ave Hale Evans Kas Magnet A. J. Proudit Heller's Steele & Walker Goshen Lyon & Reynolds Mitchell Aaron Rowe Dr. Price

Debs Forbids Topeka Visit Amid Trials

A letter from Eugene V. Debs explains he cannot address Topeka railroad workers soon due to ongoing conspiracy trial proceedings in Chicago. He conveys regrets to Harry Chapman and says organizers remain active to advance union work while trials continue.

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We Will Have to Quit Advertising or Increase Our Facilities

A terse note indicates a decision point for Ne Play Ultra Pola as it contemplates halting advertising or expanding its facilities to meet demand. The statement implies financial or strategic pressure guiding a major operational choice.

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