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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1897

Page

8

State House Action Pardons Elk County Man on Promise to Abstain

The state board of pardons recommended a pardon for E Dixon of Elk County, who before prison was addicted to strong drink. The condition is he refrain from intoxicants henceforth. if he breaks the promise, he faces continued imprisonment. Dixon pleaded guilty on February 13, 1934, and received five years, noted as his first offense and an honest, hard working family man.

State Board of Pardons E . Dixon Elk County Dixon Leeds Los Onne Distritt Ole W. A. McCaustland Tray Asald Hart Use Eourt Yends Diton Dremiers

State Board of Assessors Trip Incidents Reported

Report recounts two incidents on the State Board of Assessors tour from Quenemo to Gangeire on a Santa Fe line. A bridge crew repairing rails drew attention as Treasurer detlebower urged patience and warned against delaying insurance claims, while Uncle Dave supervised spike work on the track. The trip included Santa Fe accommodations and a dinner with notable dessert and dinner-table humor. The board plans a May 3 tour of state institutions to address vacancies and ongoing business, with head officers not yet chosen.

State Board of Rallied Msxeanors Quenemo Gangeire Santa Allroad Tressurer Detlebower Popularis Honay Tncke Daye Etna Topeka Santa Fe Dave Henebower Reir Adirus Hellebower Haota + menagement hich Mapes Care Lider Kansas de Gay Dalen State Board of Charities Sone Derelle Institutiona Ieee Oulinore J. Bate G. W. Jackedm W.S. McClintock W. Tatman State Insurance Department Stoker Kansas City Westminster Presbyterian Church John W. Blank Emporis Nawion Yagevernor Teeny Homme Ieee Igetece New York Kansas Avenue Mark Howell Harber Asphalt Works Rock Latana Gilbert Kelly H. B. Kelly E. C. Liltle Leedy Cy. Ransov Segal Margaret Mathers Gymbeline Stout Popekas Sanis Fe State Tech Black Dog Cisison Quincy Tie East India Retter T Dek Tamas Tie Grand Opera Hamilton Ball West Sixth Street Cortes of Jackson Harmony Hall Famtion Hall Patrick Donovan George Sandusky Santa Ie Fated N. M Otto Kacine Tom Shauntesey Mink Uy Acchiton Be Sali Dav Ag Grippe Chive Steele Ty Midecontin Dun Norsk Topeka Tkat A Wate Sketex Komp Vest Hixots Driftcod Stiona Mick National Association of Postomice Clerks Feveninik Eugene Wolfe Edith Metcalf Thea. Wilkie Tresaurer Destphiine Horton Eugene Wolfe Wan del Vats J. FP. Danivts Baltimor Saytembe Marshal Mettesh Cairaysite Rainn Hitt Anes Iby Breiney Marga McIntosh Kansas Clix

Board to Elect Best Qualified Men for Topeka Work

The board will elect the best qualified men for duties they are called upon to handle. The next meeting in Topeka will occur after the institution's term is completed. The board plans to spend two or three days in Topeka starting about May 15.

Topeka Bejes

Pardons in Process at Lansing Board Recommends Early Release

State board of pardons spends a week at the penitentiary reviewing applicants. Recommendations flow daily for inmates including John Huston of Wyandotte County serving six years for conveyance. Officials favor commutations shortening terms to five to six years with immediate liberty for several inmates.

Fies Lansing Pridoners State Board of Pardons John Huston Weandotte County Willum Green Leavenworth County Geetee Lee Bourbon County Orville Gibson Lyon County Wiensames Stahlman Republic County

WNALL GETTING THE MONEY FOR FIRE COMPANIES

The article discusses a dispute over funds promised to fire companies and the role of the state superintendent in collecting or repairing finances. It mentions Mr. McNair, Kansas, and the confusion around a letter about tax withholdings and future collections, suggesting an unclear transaction affecting fire departments.

Legisla Gre Ile Anthony Snider MiNi Ucne Tials Kansas Lir McNair McNall

Feeling Runs High Against Walters in Labotts County

A populist in Labette County reports intense disaffection with Representative Chas R. Walters who allegedly earned 1000 dollars as a legislator. Backed by a journalist, locals demand explanation and Walters may be called to resign or face corrective measures. Walters denies the money, challenges proof, and is expected to appear before the committee.

Walters Labotts County Labette County Chas R. Walters Journal Mame Meneuire Wallers

Burglary Charge in Coffeyville and Bank Charter News

Local reports state Hill faces burglary and grand larceny charges in Coffeyville before Justice of the Peace Matthews after alleged thefts from a residence including a gold watch silver knives cuff buttons and amethyst flags valued at 63 dollars. Kansas City banking news notes Commercial Safe Clink of Kansas City, Irian now incorporated with 325000 capital. list of directors and state charter filed. Also listed are appointments of justices of the peace and school fund bond investments totaling 19050 dollars.

Ralph Kansas City Hill Matthews Coffeyville Cahill Safe Clink Irian Kansas M Staley Kans City J. A. Must Paonia Secretary of State

Topeka auditorium association to be chartered today

The Topeka Auditorium association will be chartered this afternoon at 4 o’clock in the Commercial club rooms with directors including William Green Edward Wilder C P Aiums and others. Temporary officers were elected and the group discussed charter scope site plans and city support for an auditorium in Topeka this summer.

Topeka Auditorium Association William Green Edward Wilder C. P Aiums C. Popenos T. J. Anderson FP. M. Newland Baird Tuomas Page Howe A. K. Rodgers Nettels EH. Crosby Otto Kuehne At. C. Holman Chas, Wolf A. A. Godard J. W. Thurston H. W. Netswanger W. Hi. Davis C. & Sutton W. C. Stephenson R. S. Krisham J. S. Warner M.D. Hendersio Association Menia Business and Auther Commercial Club Willian Green C. H. Nettels Willam Green Ho Crosby Is. Brigham T. Howe W. H. Davis Adana C. TH. Nettels Wilder A. Godard E. H. Crosby Topeka Anderson Acterdanes Wm. Green Mrr. Wilder Me. Green J. We Thurston Warner Tupelo 7 Netters Stivalit Aloper

Oddball city snapshot yields crowded weekend scene

The piece highlights varied local goings on including trolley travel, visits by city officials and citizens, weddings and church notices, a rumored new pastor, sporting tidbits, and upcoming events at the Grand Opera House. It notes civic duties, shipping, and local business moves with names like W.S. McClintock, J. K. Cubbison, and E. Little prominent.

Predictions of Hicks Forecast a Hot Summer Ahead

Weather prophet Dr Hicks says July August will be very hot with a likely mild to moderate June and a placid May. He expects normal rainfall after late April disturbances, possible frost up north, and no tornado risk near St Louis though some winds and storms may occur. Rivers will rise with full tributaries feeding the Mississippi basin.

St Louis Inr R. Hicks Saturna Jand Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas Missouri Indiana Iinois Kentucky St. Louis Hicks Mississippi

More Negroes for Kansas and a colored town plan

W S Eagleson a state house messenger works to locate land for a town for colored people in Kansas. He helped build Langston Ok, and writes of colored families seeking homes in Kansas from Rodney Mississippi flood areas. He suggests western Kansas as a cheap land option and notes a proposed Ne cro colony might head north toward Kansas.

W. S. Eagleson State House Langston, Ok Engleson Rodney Miss Kansas Esgie Son Mississippi Rogieson

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Claims Fast Relief

A promotional note touts a “Mystic Cure” that supposedly treats rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 2 days. The text asserts quick removal of the cause and disease, with testimonials from F. T. Fo Anthony and offers for sale by Swift & Holliday at 523 Kansas Avenue, Topeka.

Fo Anthony Promise City Law Swift & Holliday Kansas Avenus Topeka

Grant Monument Dedication Excursion Rates to New York

The Grant monument dedication pageant will unfold on April sith in the magnifi cent Maugoteum by the Hudson at Columbia. The ceremony promises unprecedented pomp with the president, Supreme Court, and state civic officers, plus naval and military units, to form a grand procession to Grant's Tomb. RO & O R BR offers reduced excursion tickets Chicago to New York from April 22 to 26, returning by May 4, $24 round trip, with stopover options via Washington. details via Assistant General Passenger Agent LS Allen, B and O Ry, Chicago.

Hudson River Columbia Supreme Court Mathm States Republic America Grant New York Washington Chicago LS. Allen Asatvtant Rio

One and a Half Millions Engaged For This Week New York

April 21 report notes Mullerr, Schull & Co withdraws $7.00 in gold from the navy Office to supplement to Eynaine on today’s steamer. The Naeem schedule shows ships will sail from Stew York to Normanita on Thursday. When cold is contracted corn is at one. One Minute Cough Cadre offered at 2¢ for road to recovery. Cures for pneumonias, breathless conditions, croup and lung trouble, G. W. Stansfield, Kansas agent.

Weel New York Muller, Schull £ Ci Nesay Suijumint Eynaie Tovayss Wels Nameeae Tkhider Peabods & Cy Poston Stew York Fie Normanita W. Stansfield Kansas

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