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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1896

Page

5

Why Not Make a Treaty for Shawnee County Delegates

The Shawnee county Republican scene centers on Captain J. B. Johnson and Major T. J. Anderson as they seek delegates at large to the national convention and a potential national committee seat. Their rivals, Cy Leland and Judge H. Doboron, are favored to shape the county’s influence, with internal deals aiming to harmonize factional interests amid county’s status as the party’s strongest in the state.

Steagile Shawnes County Republian J. B. Johnson Major T. J. Anderson Captain Johnson Cy Leland Mejor Anderson Judge Doboron Major Anderson Topeka Emporia St. Louis

Railroad notes from Winfield and Topeka depots collide in hearings

W Littlefield returns from Winfield Kansas where he attended a hearing before railroad commissioners on the Santa Fe union depot plan. The hearing followed citizen protests for better passenger facilities as four lines enter Winfield and multiple depots exist. Separate items note a damages suit by Charles Hopper widow of a Topeka brakeman killed in 1904, various railway personnel changes, incidents, and personnel movements across depots in Kansas and Colorado.

State Board of Railroad Commissioners Winfield Santa Fe Frisco Prisco Ollie W. Littlefield Jagel Souts Fs Winfeld Kas Ne State Boardes Railroad Commissioners Win- Held Sacte Fe Tha Gound Uplon Lituedeld Charles Hopper Lawrence Yeeteniny Brekeman Topeka Atchison Jebrench Soldier Creek North Topeka Hopper H. A. Tice M. McCambridge W. P. Beelor William Biddles Albert McMurtry

Rail line notes and personnel changes across western roads

Appointments and leaves of absence shift duties on Rock Island Santa Fe and A T & S F systems. Wortham named agent at Duncan I T replacing G W Crays. Neville departs depot duties visiting Fairbury. Goong on leave with Courtnay driving. Robinson family en route to California aboard Michigan Central special tied to Santa Fe No 1. James Dua visits Purcell to inspect transpan bridge across Canadian river. A T & T receivers to receive 3000 annually each per judge Warren report. Rhodes appointed superintendent Wichita & Westeco by receiver McEntire. shifting control from Santa Fe helm to Wichita branch amid line extension Winfield to Panhandle.

William Schroeder Eldorado Missouri Pacific Niotaze Montgomery County J. E McMahon Santa Fe Trinidad Col RB. & Campbell Raton New Mexico la Junta Powers Wells, Fargo Express Company Colorado Wive J. L Stubbs Charles Pullington Freman Panhandle Munning Chanute Southern Kansas Division Cosnuts Panhandie David Moore Grand Rapids Mich Moore Lake Shore & Morhigan Southern Railway Company Auu Arbor Mie Railroyd Peupt F Wortham Rock Island Dancan I. T G. W. Crays Hi. Neville Fairbury Goong Joe Courtnay A. A. Robinson Topeka Michigan Central California James Dua Purcell L .T Canadian River DM. Rhodes D. WH. Rhodea Wichita Wichita & Westeco Railway McEntire Wichita & Western Hartman Southern Division Win Qeld

Medals and diplomas to be awarded for the Chicago exposition

The Columbian Commission at Work prepares 25 000 medals and diplomas for exhibitors at the fair. Medal cases finished and a tubular device planned for safe diploma transmission. Officials say all will be ready within a month as the World’s Fair proceedings continue. Thurman: Daughter Mant Pay reports a Halliday damage verdict. The jury awarded 500 dollars for malicious prosecution to Fanole Halliday. co-defendant Mrs E L Holliday is linked to the late Allen G Thorman of Ohio.

Columbian Commission Wasatroron Salr Board of Control Flr Thurman Mant Pay Los Axertes Hallidey Demages Fanole Hailidey Mra E. L. Holliday Allen G. Thorman Ohio

Possible abolition of the office after term ends

The commissioner suggested the legislature may abolish the office at term end. Bird recalled as an early promoter of the idea, noting costs around $80,000 with limited success. If not more beneficial by March 1807, abolition could be recommended, citing lack of working-class unity and the need for organized effort.

Bird Ofce

Miss Anthony In Court Birthday Tribute at Hamilton Hall

A birthday tribute for Miss Susan Anthony will be held Tuesday night at Hamilton Hall. Proceeds aid the cause. a court room scene re-enacts Anthony's defense after voting-time arrest. Judge Guthrie presides. twelve jurors, Miss Anthony role by Mrs Linda K R Haines, with music, Japanese drill by girls, a rainbow-colored Dalsarte, and pianist Herbert John Sisson from Brooklyn.

Susan Anthony Hamilton Hall Miss Anthony Jobn Guthrie Charley Erolliaay Joe Waters Mra Linda KR. Haines Polk School Miss Baum Herbert John Sisson Grooklyn

Marion Out of Order Again in Panama Port News

The US man of war Marion again in trouble with broken valve gear after calling at Callao. Repairs estimated at ten to twelve days. Marion had been overhauled at Mare Island Navy Yard before leaving San Francisco. Also note an upcoming Suffragists event at Hamilton Hall with Miss Carrie Baum directing drills and music. Admission 15 cents on Tuesday evening February 18.

U.S San Francisco United States Marion Panama Callao Mare Island Hamilton Hall Carrie Baum

Eye Doctor Keeps Knife Safe From Eye Care

Prof Samoeis explains eye treatment relies on nerves not muscles and rejects surgical cutting. He cites cases where glasses and steady muscle pull corrected crossed eyes, noting patients improved in health and vision without knives. He mentions Miss Summers, Mrs Taylor, and Miss Emmis Steele as examples of successful non surgical cures.

Sumners Scriba Topeka Bur Summere Mra Taylor Wy & Buck Emmis Stele Jefferson Abort

Local Docket of Births Visits and Notices

Community notes report births including a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Jett Trollider and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hebard, as residents travel from Chicago and Eldorado. Several locals, including Mrs. L. Allen and Jure, visit friends in town, and visits from Lee Knight, Marya, and others are recorded. A Brooklyn priest pigeon fancier ships a selected bird, while a cooking date tied to a Nordic rumor remains secret. A remarkable 1,664 piece quilt arrives from Wisconsin friends for Mrs. M. J. Heyden. Local ads promote groceries, restaurant, wholesale fruit, and a North Topeka hardware retailer. An notional society page notes a Masons Degree event with music and supper, closing with a call to subscribe for the Journal.

Ty - Nick Baneh Hays City L. Allen Jure Chicago Lee Knight Marya Sod Jett Trollider George Groshong Meriden Dir Frank Berry Mra J. G Cutbirth Sliver Lalew Tagaian Mra Willian North Gie Abey B. A. Hebard Bhoray Brooklyn L K Beaty J.N. McKenzie Eldorado Liv Ume North Dan Stuart A. J. Prowdiit Geo. J. Graves & Sons Wess Laurent Street Toye A. J. Kane & Co N. Kacsutava

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