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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1897

Page

5

Tiger Bill’s Methinks on Kansas Liquor Question

The article quotes Tiger Campbell of Wientiae urging a plan to settle the liquor issue in Kansas. It discusses a prohibition platform and the GOP stance, arguing for temperance and potential political gains. It notes factions within the Populists and proposes a stance on drug and liquor questions as a political leverage point.

Tiger Bill Kansas Tiger Bus Campbell Wientiae Topeka Republican Party le Sndesbe

Pool Tournament Arranged in Jamuwey 25 at Topeka Club

A local pool tournament is planned in Topeka with entries open in Jamuwey 25. The prize structure awards two percent in the second prize and per cent in the third, with the fourth prize, plus delivery terms for winners. The eventual winner is the participant with the highest percentage of games won, with forfeited games counted.

Azentarion Han Jamuwey

Single tax meetings scheduled in Kansas City discussions

The first state contention of the single tax movement will reset to Kansas City with meetings at Silver HeadQuarters Kansas Avenue. A 1 oclock Tuesday session opens concerns over single tax, with speakers including Rt Shediker of Hartford Kas and hopes to bring Jerry Simpson to address. The effort aims to influence legislation regarding the single tax as a broader method of taxation. Queen Will Approve the Treaty is noted with parliament opening remarks and anticipated congratulations.

Kansas Avenue Uelock RT. Shediker Hartford Kas Phe Stasis Kansas

Comstock Narrowly Escapes Mob on New York Train

In New York this morning Jam Anthony Comstock was nearly mobbed by angry aviomen and conductors on the Third Avenue railroad. He claimed an officer of the United States government to be saved from being pulled from the car. An incident near Mali Street involved gripman Patrick McFlush and others as a crowd surged, with wheels running over a bystander and Comstock leaping to confront the driver. Police were called as the confrontation escalated.

New York Anthony Comstock Thint Avenue Patrick McFlush Gripman Mali Street Boston screek @ wegen Combensed Milk Company August Hagentecker Thi Jrasun Comstock Anthony

Republican League Clash Over County Unit Endorsement

Two Shawnee County Republican factions led by A. Bronke and Oscar Swayze clashed for an hour at the Flambeau club rooms over forming a county league. The debate centered on whether to organize a mammoth Republican club or a formal county league aligned with state party efforts.

A. Bronke Oscar Swayze Republican Flambeau Club Brooke Simiar Cincinnati Swasee Wame Lincoln Club Clicinhati Brown Topeka Titus State House Oscar Swayse County Searle Whale County Ierk Solners Sticent Repubiants Republican Party State League Swayer League Kansas Hupteen Mr. Swayze Mr. Hunteon Str. Swayze M. Alexander Second Ward Woolverton Woolverton Susteswd Swayse God Bie Farmat Beart Tt New York Clutewer

Bonds Direct Purchases Set By State School Funds

State school fund commissioners move to buy bonds directly from holders to cut brokers fees. Superintendent Stryker leads the change, shifting all future bond purchases away from middlemen to owners. About 90,000 dollars await investment in the permanent school fund.

Commisssionere Stryker Commis. Siuners Rts Sehiool Fund

Harbor at Mazatlan contract for harbor construction

A Mexican project awards a contract for a first class harbor at Mazatlan with depth over unspecified feet. The work is expected to take about three years and cost around 10.08 Mexican pesos per ton or the specified unit.

San Hees Cal Islawandea Galrestan Xd Specifeations Sisabetss

Governor Leedy's New Suit and Local Notices

City editor notes a locally built suit for Governor Leedy's inauguration dress by Mr. Forager amid a string of advertisements and letters. The piece also cites endorsements for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Ayers Pills, with readers urged to view the upcoming April 2 hearing and a Woman's Edition of the Westfield News.

Leedy Major McKinney Forager Burlington N-ws Weattid Fren & Correspondent Chamberlain Urus

Shawnee County Republican League Organized with Officers

The Shawnee County Republican League was organized with George W Crans as president and Oscar Sway as secretary, John M Wilkerson as treasurer, and ward vice presidents elected. Several townships and outside areas were named as members. a meeting was set for February three weeks after the last Saturday. The county central committee also discussed appointing a pension agent, praising a steadfast Republican.

County League Yetine George Crane Shawnee County Republican Leasue George W Crans Oscar Sway Tressure John M. Wilkerson George Baird Leroy Currier W. Parker W. A Bird Dennis Hope Si Dent Vibe Praia Hope Silver Lake Hilexy Ayres Tecumseh Mission Ter Heth J. Ware Butter Mammoth Ciub Ho We Phillips Bert Swan

County Committee Meeting Shapes GOP Campaign Debts

Shawnee County Republican central committee met Saturday to settle campaign debts, report deficits and unpaid assessments. A new oversight committee of Titus, Heil, and A Wallace was appointed to investigate expenditures and pursue orderly party planning after the election.

Shawnee County Republican Central Tsinptr George W. Crane Mr. Gault Peter Heil Gant Crane Murer Jack Pe iYee Titus A. Wallace Heil Tius Republican Party Mr. Brooke A. C. Wallace

All For Major Anderson

The Shawnee county Republican central committee enthusiastically adopted resolutions introduced by Captain C H Titus endorsing Mejor for pension agent. The action stresses loyalty and dedication to veterans as essential for the pension agent role.

Swawnee T. J. Amf Nuaher Republican Central Committee C.H. Titus Shawnee County Jate Sciurtar Republic

Reunion of Blue and Gray in Kansas Legislature

Kiowa county veteran Patton, an ex Confederate, rejoined the House after a long Civil War career marked by imprisonment, parole, and multiple captures. He seemed determined to back chaplain William Irelan, while recounting personal war stories and a bond with Union ally Wilson over a famed cannon episode near Vicksburg.

Kiowa County Senate Sremion Harry Landis Pale Democrats Lan Patton Topeka Tut Oice Willham Irelan North Topeka Missionary Ridge Mr. Patten Patten Wison of Stanton Pattim Fer Saturnay Wilson Greer Confederacy Greece Wille Lady Davis Vicksburg Cincinnati Alles Buckner Baldein Care Cor Aberdeen Miss Fatton

Wallets and memories cross a Topeka street tale

An elderly man recalls a long life at a Topeka gathering, recounting poker debts and a treasured wallet carried for 29 years. He shares a heartfelt moment about losing a wallet containing funds, reflecting on friendships and times past as a crowd listens.

Walter N.ee Pattern Mr. Alten Matt Ransom North Carolina Matt Topeka

New York's Poor Faces Record Relief Strain

In New York and Brooklyn the relief system strains under unprecedented applicant numbers. Albert Day of the Brooklyn Society notes a rising tide of new requests from those previously spared and fears funds will not cover the increased need as charity groups report growing hardship and limited resources.

New York Yan Brooklyn Albert FL Day Ai Meene Brooklyn Aciety

Judicial Contest Inflames Third District Nomination Fight

In a tense contest, candidates from the Third district faced disputes over nominating convention name usage. A narrow by a small margin decided Riggs’ challenge and Blees prepared to contest results, with plans to leverage the legal case in the state senate. Peerless Steam Laundry.

Ese Lewresce Asnaisaca Riggs Chutes A Smart Ottawa Blees Etate Senate

Mary French Field to headline Gilheary Hall reading

Mary French Field daughter of Eugene Field will read at Gilheary hall this evening. She will be assisted by local talent as part of a small program featuring emerging readers from the community.

Wil Library Hall Mary French Field Joie Eugene Field Ceadingy Gilheary Hall Mise Field

Pots of Gold Found in Old Bronett House Discovery

New York January reports reveal a cache unearthed during demolition of an old house. Part Indian skeleton and coins comprise the treasure, with a stock of Bills and gold coins later found in rafters and sacks. Judge Avery had purchased the property for moving it, while watershed land concerns created further dispute.

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Campaigner Praise and Fractured Phrases in Fort Scott

Fragmentary OCR notes praise for campaign work by local figures including Mack Love and John W. Breidenthal. Quoted lines reference independent politics, effective work, and gratitude for services in a Bryan Free Silver era. Mentions Peters, Botkin, Boyle, Fort Scott Business Mens' Club, Congressman Dockery and Governor Sununu.

Mack Love John W

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