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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1895
Page
5
In a developing Seward Overholt matter at Atherton’s office officials weigh influence, access, and possible shifts in assignments. The situation centers on informal networks and decision visibility as inquiries proceed.
State Treasurer Atherton keeps George Seward as assistant and appoints Harry Overholt as bond clerk with a $1,200 salary, prompting GOP faction tensions while others doubt changes. Report cites connections with J. Burton and family influence, noting Seward’s value in the treasurer’s office and disputes over personnel promises.
Kansas Improved Stock Breeders association met at the Throop with about fifty attendees including C E Wheatbrook W B Sutton T A Subbard G W Glick W S Cook KF H Avery M Babcock Geo W Berry and O P Updegroil J B McAfes and A E Jones. Committees named for State Fair Wolf Bounty and other tasks. papers discussed Pure-Bred Swine Sheep Husbandry and Dairy Breed. several new members were welcomed.
Sam Milton was arrested on a warrant and brought to jail before a hearing. Justice Chesney expected a commitment hearing, but Milton appeared alone in court saying he had been let go. Chief Lindsey allegedly set an unusual precedent by releasing him without standard proceedings.
In a letter to the editor, Gro W. Warson defends a Kansas irrigation bill, stressing modest yearly appropriations and no new offices. He predicts irrigation funding will benefit Shawnee County and may prove valuable statewide, arguing for prudent spending and local demonstrations.
In a recent interview Mr A A Hurd of the Santa Fe law department denies a deal with the state auditor to reduce the 2 million dollar tax assessment by 1 79 million. Tax officials say the cut came from a change of heart by railroad assessors and related negotiators. The story follows rumors since last summer as a legislative inquiry looms.
Andy Gregg a former police officer is arrested by Officer Campbell on charges of selling intoxicating liquors. He faces trial Friday before Judge Eastminger with Lawyer Hib Case defending. The notice references Snow's Pine Expectorant and Beges Little Giant Pills as local advertisements amid the fragmentary text.
A slate of shows at the Grand for the coming month includes The Dazzler on Friday the 18th, Joe Murphy the Irish comedian on the 19th, Jona L Sullivan in A True American on the 21st, The Span of Life melodrama on the 29th, A Greengoods Min on February 1st, Corrine and her company on February 2nd, and J K Emmett Jr on February 4th. Frohman's company in The Girl I Left Behind Me was booked for the 19th but rescheduled with a firm date to be announced.
The Topeka city books opened Monday and 35 men were listed as legal voters for the year 1895. Ida Naylor becomes the first woman to register, niece of Street Commissioner Naylor, who added her name to the rolls at 4 PM yesterday.
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