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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1894

Page

8

Public Officials Weigh City Charter Changes At EKity Convention

Delegates from Topeka and other cities met in Ekity and adjourned to January 2 to form five member committees. Mayor Morrison urged a three member board of assessors, compulsory education with kindergarten, state funded school books at cost, and city control of water and light plants, among other reforms including tighter city government and elections changes. Senane Dillard tried to pledge resubmission but was rebuffed by Mayor Harrison.

Ekity Kan Topeks Ayer W. Harrison Conn Vilman D. Tillomon George D. Je J. Les Knight Morrison Wittlg Motr Hts Commissioner of Elections Senane Dillard Ft. Secor Harrison

The Theaters Preview Tonight at Grand York Run

After Gladys Wallis appearance the Matas join the Hoda Company tonight at the Grand. The show runs in York through Thursday night the 1th with additional performances noted.

Gladys Wallis York

A Keeley Cure Converts a Drinker to Freedom From Alcohol

A Daues Herald correspondent recounts his transformation after seeking the Keeley cure. He describes a long battle with alcohol, a staged treatment at the Keeley Institute under Dr Lampton, and a four week course ending in complete sobriety. He praises the method, notes changes in health and will, and urges other inebriates to seek help.

The Daues Herald Leslie Keeley Gutii Lalance Keeley Crysplc Heresty Guidame W.D. Robbins Keoles Topeka Guiter Docwe Hamilies Wwe Tnstitute Uod Leslie E Keeley Crupp Corlit Webb Press Eifel Friris Wear Atlantic Cable To ¥ Institute Chad Lamiltoc Kidd Sien Institute U. P

German Soldier to Headline Two-Nick Comedy Act

The article notes Gustave Koleman overseeing a Danish style show with a two nick Gertyun comedy act at Cris sing on Monday January. It mentions a sick performer unable to play and a pricey 2c and 75 connor tt charge for admission.

Dane Dénpie Youaians Tie Dane Banisii Gustave Koleman Nick Gertyun Janes A Connor

Fixing the track at the state fair grounds

The track at the state fair grounds is being enclosed to improve it for next year. Subsoil work will deepen the course to speed, with several hedgega and other repairs planned. Directors profited from last fall’s races, and have a small surplus for improvements.

Vair Grounis Eer Ipestip At Bavea

Costs Of Democrats Campaign Expenses In State Central Committee

The Democratic State Central Committee filed its final campaign expense statement led by treasurer Frank S. Thomas of Topeka showing receipts of 2491.40 with funds from secretary W H L Pepperell. Expenditures included salaries for Chairman Richardson and Pepperell, 150 printing for Von Lungen of the German Tain graph, and charges to the Stenographers and Postage. The balance on bond was 177 with office rent telegrams speaker expenses banners and express charges detailing campaign material origins and costs. Kansas City and Lawrence printing accounts appear among the items. No further source details are provided for some receipts.

Wiek Democratic State Central Frank S Thomas Topeka W. H L. Pepperell Richardson Pepperell von Lungen Taingraph Wia Beacon Lawrence Gazette W. Crane Kansas City Times Tomlin Peroni Tinajeaa Thy Leary Kansas City Nelson A. Miles Br. Price

Clerical error blocks Boyles as Dover road overseer

A Topeka newspaper notes a clerical mistake in Dover town third district elections. Tom Boyles won the vote but was found not to live in the district and was wrongly listed as the third district candidate. Frank McBeanail will fill the office, as Boyles is ineligible due to the misfiled ballot.

Tom Boyles Dover Boyles Frank McBeanail Rudy Martin Rudy Lapcaster W. BR. Kennedy Corner Keoneys

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