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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1896

Page

5

Ball of Division 330 Rail conductors in grand Newt on event

In a festive Red Men wigwam the Division 330, Order of Railway Conductors, held its first annual ball with guests from Emporia Newton Strangly Capaclr Grave and Chanute. The evening featured a telegraphic train order program, grand march, and a banquet at the Whitley hotel. Members and guests from multiple cities attended, including officers J W Mann and L Hedgecock, with elaborate committees and a list of participants. The event concluded with praise for the social value and hopes to repeat annually.

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Miss Crawford Praised in South Tepeks Concert Review

The Savaaneh Ga Morning News praises Miss Mabel Crawford formerly of the First Congregational Church here for singing with Sterwood Concert Company. The review highlights Miss Crawford as a virtuous Siebel and an ideal Marguerite, with Osborne, Derrick, and Henna h performance praised as well. Enthusiasm for future appearances is noted as likely.

Tepeks Savaaneh Sterwood Mabel Crawford Contentta First Congregational Church Miss Osborne Miss Crawford Hanock Derrick Faust Marguerite Crawford Siebel Marthe Hennah Cole Sevennah Topheles Stater

Political row over senate votes and silver plans in Kansas

In a parliamentary clash Missouri and Kansas legislators clash over a bill with Vest and Peffer defying party lines. Amid talk of silver agitation in Topeka, candidates and delegates for both major parties are mapped, with Ostrom, Burtis, Coske, and Brandenberg named as possible nominees.

Peffer Portrayed as Silent Senate Watcher in Metro Specimen

A New York Journal style critique from Washington describes Senator Peffer as a lean, pale figure with a reserved manner and damp cold handshake. It notes his rise through Republican pressure, lavish patronage in his staff, and later sale of influence to Democrats to gain control of the Senate, including a $1,500 expenditure from a contingent fund to fund a Chicago trip during the World’s Fair.

New York Journal New York Times Tillman Wall Street New York Peffer Senate Pelter Poffer Uriah P Jerry Simpson Jerry Simpson Peifer Peter Esch Thea Buret Jase Moses Siberia Valen Von Peffar Chicago Lis Allen Ous Kansas Peiffer

Bloodhounds Sought to Track Criminals in Topeka Plan

Chief of Police Wilkerson contemplates buying a pair of Belgian bloodhounds from Chosshem of Nebraska to trace burglars. Testing began this afternoon with an officer starting at 2 p.m. and dogs on the track within an hour. The meeting for Friday is set for 7 30 p.m. at the police station.

Im Topeks Chist Wilkersen Wilkerson Topek Chosshem Nebraska Cripple Creek Topeka Tepesty Mogtans J. G. Ropentren Sea

Letter by Bishop Thomas Allegedly Dictated by Spirit Utters Absurd Doctrine

A Topeka spiritualist, Milo Norton, publishes a letter he says was dictated by the late Bishop Elisha S. Thomas. The document questions salvation by Christ and mocks evangelical doctrine, provoking church members to laugh rather than take it seriously. The piece critiques the letter as miswoven English and unlikely inspiration.

Norton Hays Milo Norton Topeka Elisha S. Thomas Episcopal Church Dean Hadley Grace Cathedral Srate Johnson Vail Thomas Lord Byron Brother Kingsley Vuil Nazareth Earth Kingdom of Heaven Bishop Wall Brother Norton Liovg Asek Christ Calvary Rendy ES Tromas Protestant Episcopal Church

W C T U Meeting Ends With Locked Door Incident

Members of the W C T U held a farewell gathering for president Olive Bray in the Chautauqua room of the First S M E church. A storm door slammed shut, trapping attendees as efforts to reopen it failed, amid wind and commotion.

W.C.T.U SM. E Churc Sills Olive P. Bray New England Har Miss Bray Mia

No-To-Bac Ad Claims Cure For Tobacco Habit

An advertisement touts No-To-Bac as the guaranteed cure for tobacco addiction. It quotes Dr. D. Rosey describing a three year abstinence after starting No-To-Bac and claims drastic health improvements. The Sterling Remedy Co offers a free sample and booklet by mail from Chicago or New York.

D. Rosey M. D Sterling Remedy Co Culeagu New York

Snapshot local notes from Topeka daily fragment

A collection of short items from a Topeka religious weekly and police court notes. Mentions Police Commissioner Foster attending court, Albert Griffin selling his new book, grand jury theatrics, county officials vacating Stevens addition, and a 77 year old woman dying at the poor farm. Also references births, temperance sermons, a Gettysburg lecture, local baseball league talk, Smoky Row trouble, bridge bonds, and humorous tidbits about towns and editors.

Topeka Foster Albert Griffin Stevens Auburndale Mra Sarsh Gates Aichisos Globe Jim Clay Ilka Washburn Ti Ja Lee Jones Cecelia Pennsylvania Christinaa Aes West

Eastern Kansas Doctors in Session at Fort Leavenworth

In Leavenworth on February 19 doctors gathered for two sessions focusing on appendicitis and radical cures, follicular tonsillitis, medical jurisprudence, and therapeutic measures. Reports included cases in orthopaedic surgery and obstetrics, with physicians from Kansas City and Topeka presenting.

Beavenworth Leavenworth Hubbard Lintey Banlater U. S. Army A. P. Tenny Kansas City Kansas James A. Lane M. D J. E. Minney M.D. Topeka Daniel Waitmar D. Wilson MLD Nortonville Peper—S G. Stewart Raia Obstetrica M. R. Mitchell al. D Topeka

Kindergartens Topic Highlighted At Lauder Church Talk

Mr Bowman argues the Christian world has not tapped best methods for spiritual growth through early childhood education. He cites T bishop and Elizabeth Harrison notes in Chicago to show kindergarten methods recognize natural child instincts and need early nurturing for moral and intellectual development.

Cyclopedia Nebiod America Aculptor Rojo Bowman Mr. Bowmen Cinmiara’ Eecyclopedia Fenebel Guy Elizabeth Harrison Chicago

Nece Fined For Sale Of Liquor In Haat Fourth Street

Ross Nece son of Grand Juror W F Nece was fined $200 by Police Judge Farry for selling liquor on Haat Fourth Street last evening. Nece claimed the beverage was bop tea and that witnesses paid it was beer. Police defended Nece and announced appeal to the district court. The grand jury will adjourn soon.

Ross Nece W. F. Nece Farry Om Haat

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