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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1896

Page

8

No-To-Bac Promises Quick Quit For Tobacco Users

An advertising testimonial touts No-To-Bac as a cure for tobacco habit, claiming it frees men from weakness and dependence. The message urges readers to quit tobacco effortlessly, citing a user named J. W. McCully and offering a free booklet and a money back guarantee.

Sid Toat Chen Tian J. W. McCully McCullie United States Sterling Remedy Co Obicago New York

Osborn Sees Low Interest in Delegate Race Says He Won't Fight

Ex-Governor Thomas A. Osborn, home after time in New York and Washington, tells State Journal that the public shows little interest in the delegate at large contest for the Republican national convention. He says he could run under different conditions but will not "get down in the dirt" to fight. He also downplays the power of national committeeman and notes Congress and the party’s leaders wield patronage influence. he cites Leland as influential and questions the weight of the national committee role.

Thomas A. Osborn New York Washington To & State Journal Osborn Topeka J. B. Johnson May J Republican Nations Gov. Osborn National Administration United States Baker Leland Liie State Central Gardiner Burton Jack King Beatty Kane A 8 Embreo Seventh Taylor Streets Ull Stephenson Topelka Mather-Fitzsimmons T Poo Frank Crane Albuquerqus Lucile Stauffer Western Avenue Kuykendall Jaller Diebrow Sheriff's Office Kepley Arsenal T. H. Hand Cosmopolitan Magazine Bellato Book and Statovery Co Richard Mansfield Kansas City the Grand George W. Miller Prospect Street Marshall North Topeka Ellison Cripple Creek Hateat J. G. Dougherty Kansas Smoky Row Sully Salvation Army

State Officers Split Over Renomination Prospects

Political circles guess on whether Edwards Dawes and Atherton will seek renomination. Lt. Gov Troutman declines another run while Auditor Cole and Superintendent Stanley announce candidacies. Governor Morrill faces pressure as others weigh their moves. Auditor Cole’s bid may spur opposition. Dawes notes incumbents often expect second terms without formal announcements. A Saline County case tests jurisdiction for an assistant attorney general.

Edwards Dawes Bin Troutman Morrill Tressurer Atherton Mman Treasury Anditor Cole Cols State House Saliuats Galina Asaiatant W. W. Bishop J. G. Mahler Saline County Moller Justice of the Peace Mer Moller

Local political murmurs sweep Kansas counties in 1900s era

The McPherson area and nearby counties weigh candidates for state legislature and nominations to the Republican and Democratic conventions. Names include Prof G A Swensson of Lindsborg for delegate at large, J C Caldwell likely for U S Senate, J A Moore and Geo W Falmore for state senate, Col D B Elliott tied to Coffeyville Journal, J G Slonecker and H K Craven among others. Reports also mention G H Lamb as possible successor to State Senator Scott, and Stambaugh for Fifth district GOP delegation. Local papers note irrigation leader M Frost seeks Findlay seat, while Cowley county pursues attorney general.

Mcp Lindsborg G. A. Swensson Beloit Times J. C. Caldwell J. A. Moore Geo. W. Falmore Dan McTaggart Montgomery County Col. D. & Elliott The Coffeyville Journal Abilens Heflecter J. G. Slonecker Ogege County G H. Lamb Yates Center Charles F. Scott Tula Chanute Tribune Carpenter John Rudolph Stambaugh Abilene HK. P. Cravena Salina Nemsake County Broderick Bailey M. Frost Garden City Beard Irrigation Findee Wellington Mall Cowley County

Coronado reminiscece and the old warplane tale

A Stockton News item recalls a Spanish war horse deal near a power house west of the city and cites a Smith Center man who traded oxen. The piece references bootlegging arrests before Justice Powell and a jury dispute, noting local notables who recall the Monitor’s claim as possibly correct.

Max Stockton News Maskasto Monitor Smith Center Resson Wharf Wands Dr. Powell Justice of the Peace The Iconoclast LL Thomas Joseph Nixon G. Hatch Dr. Ainsworth J. S Travis Ernest Ruby F. M. Cese Constable John Kewley M. P. Bousbrake Deacon Chambers Eidlter Joshue Gadd

Purification raid shocks Utah capital officials

In Saur Lake Utah on February 12 early morning police raided disorderly houses arresting men and women. About a dozen prominent business officials and two state legislators were detained then released on bonds. The exposure stirred public alarm as identities and motives are questioned.

Hayeths Pallet Neel Purificati Saur Laxe Utah Sees Tou

Prominent Republicans Attended Allegheny College Together

Col Holliday and William B Allison, two leaders linked to the Republican presidential nomination, were old schoolmates at Allegheny College Meadville Pa. They shared a single room and cooked their own meals. Holliday praised Allison in their college days. In Carolina Legislature Radicals passed bills targeting railroad corporations including a 4 cent per mile first class rate and a 21 cent per mile second class rate. The separate Jim Crow car bill also passed along with a new measure to regulate movement of cars trains and traffic to prevent rate discrimination between lines.

Col Mollday G E, Holliday William B. Allison Allegheny College Meadville Holliday Allison Coromera House of Representatives Ilses

Great Western Route Topeka Wichita Fare and Times

Travel notice details a Wichita and return route via the Great Reck Istead Line leaving Topeka at 1 10 p m and arriving Wichita 6 40 p m with a night through train option. It warns not to depart Topeka before dinner and mentions another train at 10 50 p m reaching Wichita at 5 30 am. Contact Rock Telead agent Fruen for information at 612 W eighth ura.

Great Hock Teland Topeka Wichita Dieper Hock Island A.M. Fricca City Agsat

Snapshot of Topeka politics and local goings on

A jittery Topeka column lists candidates and public figures in stubbornly fragmented notes. It mentions 42 prisoners in county jail, police, constables, councilmen, and party lines with Republicans and Democrats. Various locals are named amid town events, duties, and social notices.

Man accused of theft waives warrant in court dispute

A colored man named James Watson sought a warrant to arrest a woman named Hattie Smith over a stolen pair of shoes. Judge Ferry released her after deeming no grounds for charges. Watson later suspected a ruse, but the case ended with her discharge. WichitaSanta Fe Route trip notices and local adverts follow.

James Watson Tantanoe James Perry Eistile Smith Ferre Watson Watago Whith Hattie Ferry

Debut of Mary Anderson Recalled by Milnes Levick

Milnes Levick recalls Mary Anderson’s stage debut in 1876 at MacAulay’s in Louisville. He details inviting a young 16 year old with good connections to read for Juliet, leading to her first Broadway bound night as Romeo and Juliet with minimal rehearsal. Levick praises Anderson’s talent and the theater’s handling of the breakthrough audition.

Snes Levick Mr. Lovick Mary Anderson Parsons Maring Cooper MacAgley Loulgeila New York Thore McCullough Shoe Julien Tam MacAuley Miss Anderson Romeo Gine Soere Mercutio Ctar Otha MacAwler Cincinnati

Debut of Miss Anderson Draws Mixed Reviews at Local Theater

A contemporary account recounts Miss Anderson's debut, noting her strong stage presence and nerves, the supportive changes by MacAuley and Thad, and friction with some old actors over lines and preparation. The writer suggests she would become a leading actress given her dramatic instinct and perseverance.

Marvelos Voloe Mr. MacAuiey Thad Miss Anderson Mercutio Cincinnati New York Timny Booth Isai Miks Anderson

Milnes Levick on Mary Anderson debut in Louisville

In a critique attributed to Mr. Levick, he recalls Mary Anderson’s first stage appearance in Louisville, noting awkwardness and amateurishness yet predicting strong future talent due to public curiosity and the support of Mic Auley. He cites chance and steeple as factors, with Levick later joining her company and reflecting on key early events in American theatre.

Milnes Levick Macheth Lafterward Aliss Anderson Mary Anderson MicAuley Louisville Mr. Levick Taveb New York

Chevalier to Perform Four Weeks at Koster & Dial

After a two year negotiation, Albert Chevalier the song creator will appear at Koster and Dial's New York house for four weeks in March. His salary is reported at 8000 dollars per week. Chevalier has gained fame in England for songs about postmen and related themes.

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