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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1896

Page

5

State Architects and Political Delegates in Topeka

A Topeka contractor accuses State Architect Holland of blocking bid schemes and stalling work on the governor’s residence. The piece also reports on Republican delegates named by Cy Leland’s machine and candidacy buzz for appellate judge J. G. Slonecker, with broader party critique and populist notices across Kansas.

Dor J. C. Molland Joen van Topotter Holland Thia Topeka Contraviere Jo Wimal Executive Council Amy Morw Holand Cy Lelucd Republican State Central Committes Hlm Republican National Jone Leland Doslonan County Doniphan Ellaworth County Econua Republican Central Commuitites Gove County Ata Ba Femed J. G. Sionecker The Lyons Republicas Io Slonecker Lawrence Journal Eays J. G. Slonecker Topel Eadhern Northern Douglas County Wyandotte Leavenworth Blooreker

ARS George R Peck Dying in San Antonio

George R Peck, counsel for Milwaukee and Saint Paul, arrived in Topeka after news of his wife's critical condition. He chartered Rock Island special cars to reach San Antonio, while doctors warned of possible complications as Mrs. Peck's health declined rapidly.

Wr. Beck Topeka San Antonio George BR. Peck Milwaukee & St. Pau Santa Fe G. W. Hogeboom Santa Fe Gderal Tad Bight Hogeboom Rock Island Tex Antonio Chicago Peck M. A. Low Hock Island Week Island McFarland Bogeboom W. E. Dauchy Insistenance W. R. Cannon Ft. Worth Mimes Minsio Ethel Peck Cherlas Peck Galesburg Mr. Peck

Desperate Negroes Seek Aid from Mexico Colony

Five more destitute African Americans from the US colony have arrived in Torneos seeking relief to return home. They report no work and say men are paid 38 cents per day for labor. United States Consul Poston has notified Sister Ransom of the issue.

Mexico Torneos Mex Usliis Lsbor United States Congal Poston Mii

Modjeska Cancels Tour as Health Sours Hope for California Start

Carcage Feb 22 Mme Modjeska amid illness cancels remaining engagements. Count Bozenta says only one performance remains possible and she hopes to travel to California by April 1 to recuperate fully before resuming public duties.

Mme. Modjeska Count Bozenta Mme Modjeska California

Reception to Carlisle at the Manhattan Club

Invitations go to prominent Democratic leaders and bankers for a reception at the Manhattan Club in New York honoring John G Carlisle secretary of the treasury on February 23. expected to be met by city financial men and a strong showing of supporters.

Manhattan Club New York John G. Carilele the Treasury Carlisle Demoncrata

Snapshot of Topeka News Highlights and Local Notes

A collage of short items from Topeka reflects court indictments, civic notices, illnesses, and small incidents. Cast includes E. H. Crosby signature mix up, Missicle McMahan recovering, Fony Brown starting a business, and John Schick house fire with no damage. Also mentions Topeka police, new recruit Jack Kirg, and a grand-march note for a Santa Fe event.

Eiliaon Sheriffs Office Fony Brown Ofc Missicle McMahan Grand Jury E. H. Crosby J. E. Mineau Warres Crosby B_ F_ Van Horn Southwestern Stage Company John Schick Tenth Chandler Topeka Sports W. Guild Lincoln Street George D. Hale J.J. Fesy Frey The Santa Fa Jack Kirg Jourxat Ray Caltine Engl Collins Santa Fe W. D. Driver Topeka Blackmus Judes John W. Day Jude App Telephone Company Kansas City Ani Kansas Avenue

North Topeka News and Local Notices Abound

North Topeka scenes include sick residents on Quincy Street and Shorey, visits to Kansas City, and a birthday party for Ruth Woodford. Local churches host socials, businesses advertise groceries and meats, and drug ads promote Hand’s Colic Care and Teeth Lotion. Osage Shaft price offered by Fort Co. Beggs products marketed locally.

Toms Tutarest Aaron Shestz Big Quincy Street Samuel Harper Erpelpelas Shorey Kate Watkins Katheryn Kansas City D. M. Houghtellin Carbondale North Topeke Ruth Woodford Youtardas Glendenning Second Presbyterian Church Helier Kansas Avenue Magnet A. J. Proudét Kansas Geo. J. Graves & Sons West Laursat Street North Topeka A. J. Kase & Co

Sunday Church Notices Stir City Faithful

A crowded Sunday rites roundup lists German Lutheran, C M B, First Spiritualists, Christian Scientists, United Presbyterian and many more churches with service times. Lectures by Prof Connatt and Rev McKirshun cited. temperance talks by Judge Wood and A M Harvey, music by Townsley and others, morning sermons on biblical battles and moral themes.

German Lutheran Church Ven Boren Second Streats C. F Greebner C. M. DB Peurteanth van Buren Street J. Brows Society of Spiritualists Liscoln Post Hall Mast Sixth Avenue A. W. Connatt Christian Spiritusl Topeka Post First Congregational Church L. Bickesley L. C. Schowcke Julia Dudley Buck Abt Spinney Miss Townsley Thea God Gounod Mr. Doneherty Babylon Watson St John A, M.E Seventh Topeka Avenue Hey J. CC. Owens North Congregational Church Alien Shaw Bui Sap Bush Thos. H. Bain A. E. Wagner Ais T. L Witting Church of Christ Sixth Street J. A Houser Indianapolis Ind Seabrook Congregational Church H. M. Kroeg Sunnyside Congregational Church Evangelist Venate L. W. Spanewick Wesleyan. Methodist Church Third and Jerem Streets

Michigan town school board bans after school dances

Women teachers in Tuavunse Crry Michigan rebel over inspector Gawa and subcommittees. A bid for reform by Rev W A Frye spurred action after a Methodist sermon attacking dancing. A school meeting was held last night where authorities announced teachers may not attend public dances after school hours.

Michigan Town Tuavunse Crry Gawa W. A. Frye

Leap Year Party At Opera House Draws Attentive Crowd

At the Fort Wasuixdton opera house last night 150 men attended a leap year bash in bloomers with bishop sleeves pairing with their feminine escorts. Many wore trimmed bloomers and carried suits not used to their partners accustomed ease.

Fort Wasuixdton Wic Opera House

Destruction at the Saloon After Lost Card Map Found

In State Officer incident at a Market square saloon Charley Campbell opened a small card room and was accused of selling liquor. A card map from Hilettville was found reportedly paid for with a $50 loss claim. Marshall Roberson disrupted the card room and bar with bottles smashed as Campbell and Frank Shull faced charges of selling liquor and vagrancy respectively. Concurrent notes report Austrian consul general appointment in New York and a coal offer from E ALF. Weseen solicits coal orders with local contact details.

Charley Campbell Market Square Hilettville Marshall Roverson Roberson Campbell Frank Shull

Father Ivan the trusted priest of Cronstadt

Spare Moments notes Father Ivan as the influential archpriest of Cronstadt who gathers pilgrims from across Russia and is believed to cure nervous ailments. He takes no payment from the poor, funds church and charities with wealthy offerings, supports Houses for Love and Work, and lives simply while declining comforts.

Rusia Russia Ivan Czar Alexander III Cronstadt

Courting in the Park and the Sparrows Opinion

A whimsical vignette describes winter courting in a park with sparrow observations and a New York World reporter. It notes couples lingering under umbrellas despite drizzle, comparing the scene to a cemetery and recalling a coal test aside from a local advertisement for Ossge Shaft coal at 2.50 per ten rom Pau SouranesTeas Fret Co. 634 Kansas avenue.

New York World St Ossge Pau SouranesTeas Fret Co Kansas Avenue Jovexat

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