Topeka State Journal Exposé of Senate and Local Affairs
The State Journal, weekly edition from Topeka, discusses weather notes, Senate actions, and local Kansas politics. It critiques postwar policy shifts, editors' approaches, and the state’s economic concerns. It references Kansas demographics, newspaper rivalries, and the silver issue with a focus on public sentiment and party dynamics. The piece mentions Topeka figures, Atchison, and Hartford insurance actions, reflecting a broad Kansas news snapshot.
What the Election Cost ste Republican County Central Committee
Porter Cook, treasurer of the Republican central committee, filed expenditure statements showing total outlays of $670 against $651 in receipts. The report lists minor items and notes large payments for livery hire to transport voters, clerical work, music, printing, and incidentals, with several officers receiving limited or no pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Cook
Republican Contentral Committee Instevening
UK McCurdy
Rain Bowen & Wateao
Clint Watssa Wes
Jackson
Hamilton
Hull
A. Capper
P. T. Barnum Estate Sale Highlighted by Record Bid
Port Jurrensoys L 1 Dec property of the P T Barnum Whia place again sold at action after the August 7 sale was set aside. The property brought nearly $12 000 this time with J N Darling who previously bought the house at $3 200 forced to bid $5 000 to regain it. Other bidders included Jobo J. Davis A M Darling Captain Haskell T J Ritch In George Went FM Wilkon EB Dayton Thomas O'Donnell T H Sarten GE Loper 0 1 Farrington W He Kinner Arthur Loper 0 T Fanning Owen Woo G P Handel J E Ovorton Loper Bros and Dayton.
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Port Jurrensoys
L. 1
P.T
Haskell
T. J. Ritch
George Went
FM. Wilkon
Eb Dayton
Thomas O'Donnell
T. H.sarten
GE Loper
Farrington
W. He Kinner
Arthur Loper
T. Fanning
Owen Woo
G. P . Handel
E.ovarton
Loper Broa
Dayton
Young Mackay's Gift to France Honors Son's Promise
John W. Mackay has ordered a full length statue of Joan of Arc from Lorraine street artist to be given to the Province of Meuribe ef-Momelle France. It will be erected at Saint Nicholas du Port where Joan of Arc sought aid in 1429. The gift fulfills a pledge made by his son who was killed recently in a fall from a horse.
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John W. Mackay Bas
Lorraine Street
Uist
Joan of Arc
Meuribeef-Momelle
France
Saint Nicholas du Port
Lorraine
Mackay
Checks Free as Air How Sam Cunningham Done
Sam Cunningham, a red faced farmer from Aubore, wrote and passed checks in Topeka. He handed a one dollar check to John Wiley and then raised and presented 39 and 40 dollar checks with an elaborate bow. Wiley had Cunningham arrested for disorderly conduct. Cunningham faces trial this afternoon.
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Sam Cunningham
Sam
Topeka
John Wiley
Cecktan
Driver
Smoky Row
Fabur Lous
Ashanti King Faces Resentful Ultimatum and British Threats
A historical account describes Ashanti power and harsh rule under King Kofi Kalkalli, with British pressure behind an imposed peace after 1878 Wolseley expedition. It details the forest of death, mass beheadings, and the extreme despotism used to control a 5 to 10 million strong population rich in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Francis Scott
Ashanti
Africa
Nance
Rey
Ashanti War Crisis Ends As King Kwako Dua Bows
In war time the ruler King Kwako Dua known as Prembi governs Kumassi with a strong army. He rejected a 1873 treaty and revived old slaughter, angering Britain. An ultimatum from Captains Cramer Irvine and a Gold Coast force led to Colonel Scott preparing an expedition. Prembi relented and the Ashanti war ends with British pressure and Prembi paying the costs.
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Kwako Dua
Prembi
Kumassi
Gold Coast
Belighf
Cramer
Irvine
Houssas
Sir Francis Scott
Kumasu
Salisbury
Scott
NEW THEATRICAL DEAL AT SCHILLER HOUSES PROMISES PAYOFF
A meeting at the Schiller Opera House arranged by David Henderson and Ira J. LaMotte signs a contract with Eddie Foy and Vesta Tiller for future extravagant productions. The deal aims to unite past differences and extend shows over several years with top talent and lavish costumes. State finances are also noted as Challinor reports improved charity board savings versus the former board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Henderson
Wrt Frohman
Zotn Fares
Circaco
David Henderton
Ira J. LaMotte
Schiller Opera House
Gustav Frohman
The
Toccos
Alte
Bohillortt
Eddie For
Vesta Tiller
Schiller
David Iderson
Henderson
Eudie Foy
Topeka Masonic Offiers Named at EI Easi ng Meeting
Election week update from Topeka lodges lists Irwin Lodge officers including John Beach master worksman Jona Ash foreman and James Gibbess etans Purcell trustees and other posts for Capital Lodge No 3 led by T A Ridings master workman J Kesson foreman Geo Wood and Gay Penney inside watch.
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Topeka AO
U. W
Irwin Lodge
CE. Hopkins
John P. Beach
Jona Ash
J. H. Dostin
Iz L Alkire
Joan C. Eggleston
James O. Gibbess
Thomas Purcell
C. Gathria
Nelson Dwell
Capital
Approve Rochdale Plan Promoted by Farmers Alliance
The Farmers' Alliance backs the British Rochdale form of co operation and adopted resolutions urging its use. John F. Willits was succeeded as president by Mrs Emma Torrnder of Carbondale, with A B Smith of Topeka as vice president and J B French of Topeka as secretary and treasurer. Joe Heece of Pratt Union was named lecturer. The group urged reform factions to unite for the next year’s presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
John F. Willits
Mra
Emma Trondoer
Carbondale
A. B. Smith
Topeka
J. B. French
Joe Heece
Pratt Union
Coast
Cleveland
Topeka Suffrage Group Celebrates Veteran Worker Birthday
The Equal Suffrage Association marks the birthday of a veteran worker with a public acknowledgment in Topeka. Members gather to honor long service and promote ongoing civic engagement among supporters.
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Topeka
Sefragisie Wii
Equal Suffrage Association
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