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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1895

Page

5

Labor Day Plans Form At Topeka Trades Assembly

Trades assembly last night organized most Labor Day events at Garfield Park for Monday September 2. Goal is 10,000 attendance with one dollar admission. John J. Ingalls, Jerry Simpson and the governor urged to speak. Marshall’s band may not return in time. Parade forms on Quincy Street at eleven, 1:30 sports including jumping, races, greased pig, tug of war, barrel contest, boxing and wrestling. Committees named for grounds printing sports speakers music souvenirs and invitations. souvenir directory to be 109 pages with county labor directory. 3,000 copies to be distributed on grounds. Next meeting set for East Seventh street trades hall.

Trades Assembly Garfield Park Topeka John J. Ingalls Jerry Simpson Hie Tis Marshall Quincy Street Ta Avenue Tenth Street Dumbelle J. G. Samuelson George Pally H. P. Miller C. N. Baldwin A E Thorpen C R Gardiner H. L. Whitaker J. B. Neibes P. H. Gill J. G. Ree Ce BR Gardiner J. P. Ne G. N. Baldwin G R. Gardiner A. E Thorson H. F P. Miller C. R Gardiner Tradea Assembly Hall East Seventh Street

Smith of Robbery Case Subdued by Police Court

Smith C. Be of Morrison’s jewelry heist is brought before police court for drunkenness resisting an officer and assault. Witness P. L. Bonebrake, police board president, testifies that Smith acted like a madman. Judge Ferry imposing a $90 fine, noting pending higher court charges. Smith awaits higher court trial on robbery charge.

C. BE Smith Morrison's P. L Bonebrake Police Board

A Murderer Pardoned by Governor Morrill

Governor Morrill signed and delivered a pardon this morning freeing Robert E. Reed from the state penitentiary. Reed, a Mexican War veteran from Caney in Montgomery county, was sentenced for life last December for murdering a man who insulted his wife. Reed’s wife, Mrs Reed, received the pardon document, and the couple plans to return home together after she serves a brief time in the penitentiary.

Y. Morrill Robert R. Reed States Prison Morrill Robert E. Reed State Mr. Reed Caney Montgomery County

Populists Will Vote for Chief Justice Martin

Populist electors announce they will back Chief Justice Martin in the upcoming vote, signaling unified support amid party discussions on judicial leadership and policy direction.

Martin

Populist stance on chief justice race and state fund payments

The state journal notes no Populist nomination for chief justice against David Martin, with ex-attorney general John T. Little backing Martin. It reports Morrill fund disbursements to school fund commissioners and various legislators, plus university fund assessments for Shawnee county. It also lists a habeas corpus bid for Robert Tutt, a John B Colt Hardware charter, and local visits by officials and business figures, including George A. Post and Samuel T. Howe.

Btxte Ofice David Martin John T. Little Olathe State School Fund Commission State Journal Sam Martin Little State Central Committee Judge Martin

Bessie Lane Arrested for Intoxication At City Hall Corner

One of Louis Charowhes' Girls, Bessie Lane, a former candy store attraction, was found intoxicated by Patrolman McElroy near the city hall at about 1 a.m. She resisted little and blamed the officers. her case was continued in court until tomorrow. The notice also promotes a Sunday excursion and Mineral Water advertisement.

Louis Charowhes Bessie Lane National Hotel Bessie

Topeka Snap Shots Highlight Local Oddities and Notes

Local items from Topeka and nearby towns include sheriff Dave Burdge in Missouri, prizefighter Jim Finney quitting, J D Bowersock building a mill in Lawrence, and Santa Fe baseball games at Lowman Hill. Mentions of Topeka officials, ward news, and odd anecdotes color this bustling patch of midwest life.

Miserable Creatures Arrested For Disorderly Conduct

May and Hazel Gri der, both under 16, were arrested on the Midway Punis ance for unseemly conduct. It was the second such arrest for the younger sister within a week. They are described as feeble minded and suffering from a serious disease. An arrangement with Chief Wilkerson led to dismissals on condition they leave town. They boarded the last evening’s train for Kansas City.

May Hazel Grider Midway Wilkerson Kansas City

Will Visit Suffrage Friends topeka Visit by Susan B Anthony Worth

Susan B Anthony Worth, the suffrage baby born in Scranton a month ago, will visit Topeka soon with her mother Ellen Worth. She will be hosted by Topeka suffrage women at several homes and receive care. The event aims to celebrate progress and community support among suffrage activists. Marshall's band will give a naval concert at Garfield Park tonight.

Topeka Sagan B Anthony Worth Scranton Susan B. Anthony Worth Garfield Park Marshall

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