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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1895

Page

8

Actress Carries On Despite Illness In Kansas City Play

Carrie Turner, gravely ill with grippe two weeks earlier, performed through The Crust of Society's third act in Topeka and Kansas City, relying on wraps and rest between scenes. She vowed to continue, supported by partner Edgar L Davenport, with plans for future productions as she battles exhaustion and fever.

Miss Turner Tooeka Kansas City Dever Mr. Ormonde Edgar L Davenport Fannie Davenport Widience Oliver St. Aubyn Jolia Stetson Sutton Vase Coates Wm. Calder Davenport Philadelphia Jacob Litt Kentucky Mr. Davenport Jovanat Company. Ie Mr Ormonde Society Gustave Frohman Caaries Frohman New York Ninth Street Jacuna

Kansas Day Celebration Banquet Set For Tomorrow Evening

The fourth annual Kansas Day club banquet will be held at the Copeland tomorrow evening with provisions for 175 guests. P. P. Campbell of Pittsburg will give a short address and Charles M. Sheldon of Burlingame will respond to the toast Kansas. The program includes readings and songs by local figures and university circles. A coal advertisement for Frontenac coal is included with purchase details from 634 Kansas avenue.

Kansas Day Club Copeland Kansas P. P. Campbell Pittsburg Charles M. Sheldon Burlingame Madison Dodge City Fe Haut Baier Unisversity Rand Unith Cen John Randolpn T. Armtrong Arkan Baker Nat Ker University Sipew

Topeka neighbors seek wider Seventeenth street

South Topeka residents urge widening of Seventeenth street from the fair grounds east to Kunsan avenue. The road is only half as wide as other city streets and the council debates authority to condemn north land outside city limits. A resolution may be introduced and action considered by the county board.

South Topeka Fair Grounds Kunsan Avenue Board of County Commission

Forty-Two Poker Rooms in Topeka Spark Debate Over Law

William Higgins criticizes the Cubison gambling bill as overly strict and potentially counterproductive, noting numerous poker rooms in Topeka and a lobby opposing gambling legislation. The senate and house push a stringent measure branding poker rooms as felonies with prison terms. A clerical error in the bill’s text was debated but not seen as invalidating the law. Remenyi concert tickets draw rapid sales at Hamilton Hall as state officers plan to attend.

Kansas William Higgins Jocrxal Cops Fund Topeka Mr. Higgins Cubbison Senate Bill” Buchan Kansas City Wichita Seuator Sterbe Dennison Hamilton Hall Remenys Marshall Remenyi Keilam's

Ministers Question Governor Actions At Topeka Meeting

A Topeka Ministerial Union session debated the governor's selection of police commissioners. Some ministers praised the governor's promise to enforce the law, while others criticized alleged policy aims shaping the board and questioned enforcement. Leaders noted varied impressions and urged caution amid political expectations.

Ministerial Union Ministerial J. B. Thomas Thomas Bate Wo. Green Charles M. Sheldon Leart Richard Wake a@polita meno Wichita Leavenworth Stewart Sheldon Morrillius Br. Smith Mr Blakesley

Heminger Favored by Elections Committee in Haskell County Contest

The House Elections Committee, in the Haskell County race between A. P. Heminger and J. W. Michaels for a state House seat, will report in Heminger’s favor. Michaels claimed poll closures and ballot-box tampering, but chairman Miller said witnesses’ testimony was insufficient to prove fraud. even all contested votes would still give Heminger a one vote majority.

House Committee On Elections Haskell Haskell County A. P. Heminger J. W. Michaels House Elections Committee A P. Heminger Michaels Ous Township Vitiog Jeminger Mrr. Miller House Elections Committee Heminger Hle_gally

Chief Lindsey Resigns as Police Chief

Chief Lindsey and Captain Gish resign from the Populist police force effective February 1 after the board’s final meeting. The new board will hold an election tonight for chief with John W. Gardiner favored, others like Major Thomas Durham also named. Thomas H. Bain has entered the race for police judge.

Lindsey Pete Gish Bard of Police Capra Gish John W. Gardiner Thomas Durham Thomas H. Bain Hes

Pacific Railroad funding bill eyed for House pass

Washington June 28 Arrangements are under way for House debate on the Pacific Railroad funding bill with Rep Reilly guiding the measure and Boatner of Louisiana handling the opposition. Democrats from California argue more discussion could help defeat it, noting prior road government ties. The piece also mentions local ads and a state house fire alarm sparked by smoke at the south chimney.

Hendrick Hason Green Goods Priday Peerlesa Corinne Grand Corinne Hendrick Hudson New York Darek Greengoods the Grand J. K. Emmett Fritz Pacific Railroad Washacrox House of the Pacific Railroad Reilly Committee On Pacific Railways Boatner Louisiana California Central Union Pacific State House

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