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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
5
A Kansas politics focus analyzes three Washington viewpoints, outlining how national policy shifts may affect state governance. The piece compares perspectives from distinct political actors, highlighting potential impacts on local alignment and electoral strategy.
A vast Kansas political saga unfolds from Topeka caucus whispers to Wichita and Emporia. It traces Burton’s rate of support, darting accusations, ministerial protests, and telegraphic pressure while detailing ballot intrigue and alleged promises to secure or sway nominations in a high stakes senatorial contest.
Shawnee county moves to preserve Sherman bill No 15 to abolish the circuit court. Residents petition Senator Steros and Representatives Veale Sherman Gardenbira urging passage as introduced. Includes notes on other House actions and local notices across Kansas.
A plea from Wallace and Greely counties Kansas dated February 12 1995 requests aid for unmarried men. The letter complains that bachelors are denied help while married men receive support and urges officials to address the perceived bias or offer alternative relief. It notes several named bachelors and recounts their years of residence and need. It mentions a reply suggesting marriage as a path to eligibility for aid.
A complimentary benefit concert will be held at Library hall next Tuesday evening to honor Miss Stella G Wallace. Topeka’s best musical talent from the city and beyond will perform. The event supports Miss Wallace as she prepares to leave Topeka to continue her musical education, honoring years of church singing without charge.
Times readers are urged that Governor Morrill supports prohibition and will enforce it, countering eastern papers claims. The Leavenworth Times and Topeka Capital dispute reports of anti prohibition stance, citing Morrill’s inaugural message and police commission beliefs. Shorey items note local births, arrivals, entertainments, and upcoming lectures including Major Danes and other performers at Hamilton ball.
A Tennessee born elderly man, living with his wife and daughter in a colored west-side neighborhood, is caught stealing coal to heat a broken kitchen stove. He accepts a $12 fine without protest, while a reconciled scene unfolds at the city jail with two women—one his former partner and a companion calling him back to a modest life.
Marie Tempest leads the New York production The Fencing Master will be at the Grand later this month Dorothy Morton is the new star and drawing comparisons to Tempest Cleveland’s Minstrels parade through Topeka features over fifty performers including white Arab and colored bands The Brothers Byrne pantomime Eight Bells comes for one night with costly new features and stage coach and ship effects A melodrama Colorado depicting Cripple Creek mining life joins for Saturday night at the Grand
Kellam, president of Merchants National Bank, refutes claims that the Topeka Club endorsed John R Burton for U S senator and denies involvement in any wined and dined arrangements with legislators. He notes most members supported Major Hood and that club rules forbid such practices. Dr Price’s Baking Powder also received top honors at the World’s Fair.
LOYAL MENTION J J Evans sues Lucy Evans for divorce in district court alleging abandonment five years ago leaving seven children. BOYNTON VAN WINKLE of New York sue J R and W W Price of Monterey Mexico for 600 in Shawnee county district court. J F De Moss farmer east of the city arrested by Bergend Tim Donovan for obtaining money under false pretences. he signed many small checks cashed at local businesses, with no money at any bank. A rich treat at Lowman Cowbery Monday evening the 18th Bishop Vincent.
Snapshots from a Topeka paper show Hillmon adjourned until Monday and local chatter about warm “down east” weather. Updates include legal moves, charity dinners, plus regional notices on rail freight changes and a Santa Fe time card tweak.
The Hutchinson and Southwestern Improvement Company files with $50 600 capital stock. Directors include L A Bigger, B White sides, W Hutchinson, H W Ladd and Charles Collins. The Home Fraternal and Beneficiary Society of Parsons lists directors K Ferguson, Chas Verrill, Allen Hacker, J North and Leroy Dick. The Muncie Protective and Building Association of Muncie Kansas capital stock $600 with directors Candy, Reid, Beals, McGonigto and Moore. Plus local ads: Bird cages at less than cost by Griggy and Axtell and Furman’s weekly bargains.
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