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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1897

Page

5

Babies Nursery Plans Debated at Grand Arno Church

The Grand Arnole M and Church discussed a future nursery and kindergarten for working mothers. Proposals included a Sunday check stand with attendant, guards, and umbrella checks, plus a basement day nursery run by women attendants to issue mothers checks for torns. Dr Hancher will present at the next board meeting, with immediate deaconess deployment and full plans by September 1.

Kansas City Grand Arnole M.& Church Honch Wenger Antes de Hancker Mare Mathars Arec

Republican county central committee organized at session

A county Republican central committee organization met Saturday to select officers. John Chaney emerged as clear nominee for secretary after others withdrew. Arthur Capper elected chairman delivered a speech pledging Shawnes county as a strong Republican bastion in Kansas. A factional dispute arose over secretary payments with motions to cap expenses at 55 dollars per campaign and align cash records between secretary and treasurer.

Republican County Central Committee John Chaney Arthur Capper Shawnes County Karsa George W. Crane

Campaign speech on secretary pay sparks party tensions

During campaigns the resolution targeted regular payments to the secretary. Wason defended his record saying he always did best for the party and that the secretary’s post is trying. He claimed he never granted requests during campaigns and that committee business lay with the treasurer. He planned to pay more but changed his mind at the last moment as members anticipated revelations when Watuan began to speak.

Wason Secretars Watuan Tor

Chicago Parade Reaction Evidence Hissing To Albany Governor

Governor describes Chicago parade reaction noting few hisses from rough characters along the route. He defends Allen street railway bill while praising the overall reception and asserts loyal Illinois citizens supported him amid press sensationalism from the Chicago press. He and aides verify the character of those who hissed and express satisfaction with the crowd’s display.

Tanner Chicago Twelfth Street Alinois Allen Street Railway Chi-Paso

Reed Sees Defeat Washington Speaker Reed Foresees Democratic Wins

Washington July 1 Speaker Reed anticipates Democratic victories next year. Ex-Representative Hyde, departing for his far off home, called to bid Reed farewell and remarked he would have liked to see Reed lead the minority in the Fifty-sixth Congress. Reed hinted he might still be in politics and possibly lead the minority.

Washington Reed Hyde Congress

Bryan Guests At Shoshone Upon Arrival

J Bryant and party visit Shoshone Idaho for a brief stay before heading to the National Park. He is greeted by the largest crowd ever seen in Shoshone and speaks for about fifteen minutes.

Bryan Shoshone Idaho J. Bryan Petty

Through trains to Colorado Springs and Denver promo rates

Pacific will sell tickets to eastern points for low fares and to St Louis. The Rock Island Route offers through sleeping and chair cars on day and night trains from Topeka to Colorado Springs and Denver with morning and evening departures. Mrs EG Gregory of Fredericktown Missouri recalls a grandchild’s illness and a doctor's remedy.

Uelon Pacific St. Louis Tate Lewia City E Avenue J. Épsleny Depot Agen Rock Island Colorado Springs Denver Topeka Colorado. Springs

Bath in the Capitol Delivers Promised Bath to Visitor

A venerable visitor asked Maj A P Shreve in the state executive office where the governor was and recounted a promised bath. Shreve showed him the bath tub in the governor’s building. The man entered the bath room, used the tub, and left claiming the governor fulfilled his promise.

Timidis Maj A. P. Shreve Lettor Major Shreve Maj. Shreve Temminies Shreve Niagara Maj Shreve

Botkin Responds To Ottawa Chautauqua Dispute

G A R Department Commander Botkin of Kansas replies to Ottawa Republican charges about gender bias and mismanagement during the Ottawa Chautauqua assembly. He claims he and Hanbeck paid their own expenses and asserts he did not ignore GAR ladies, detailing interactions with organizers and media figures.

Dotkin Kansas G. A. R Ottawa Republican Chautauqua Assembly Ladies of the GABA Botkin Jack” Harris Ottawa Harris Jack The Ottawa Chautauquassecmbly Hanbeck W. LC Margaret Griffith Emporia Secur W.bc Tam Hiawatha Kansas City Mema Enema Mrs. Wall

Momentary program chosen amid family dispute message

The speaker declined to lead a contested programme and handed planning to Dr Milner and Jack Harris. He stated he would not be drawn into controversy among women organizations. No further arrangements were made and the evening’s programme was improvised from available material.

Dr. Milner Jack Harris

Boyle Denies Gilkeson Appointment as Assistant Attorney General

Attorney General Boyle expresses astonishment at a Hays City report that A D Gilkeson ex judge of the western division of the northern and mt court of appeals had appointed himself assistant attorney general and would attack the joints. Boyle denies any appointment and notes no demand exists. County Attorney Shitz of Hays City reports Gilkeson claims.

Boyle Hays City A. D. Gilkeson Northern & Mt Court of Appeals Audveer Liei Boyie Ellis County Gilkeson Gileaon J. B. Shitz Mr. Boyle Wiikeson Zaid Shuttz Cdmiral Shuttz Gillis Els Bovis

Veale backs Leedy as taxpayers endorse administration

Col George W. Veale, long time Republican from Shawnee County, praises Governor Leedy's tax policy and the current administration while signaling a possible bid to return to the legislature on the issue of resubmitting prohibition. He notes paying off $31,000 of total indebtedness and criticizes rivals who he says do not pay taxes.

George W. Veale Leedy Shaynee County Vance Foster Potwin End Col Veale Cal. Vease

Special Bank Examiner Named Under New Law

Geo W Rogers of Abi JenemS appointed special deputy bank examiner by Bank Commissioner John W Breidsathal to oversee the failed State Bank of Salina. Law aims to settle bank affairs without a receiver, avoiding court action. Also notes Farmers' State Bank of Obertin BES will open soon with $10,000 capital. directors listed from St Joseph and Obertin. Saxton National Bank of St Joe holds stock in the new entity.

Geo W. Rogers John W. Breidsathal George W. Rogers Abi- Jenems Bank of Salina Farmers’ State Bank of Obertin Bes Ecu J. W. McAlister John D. Flint St. Joseph J.P. O'Grady A. L. Patchin H- C. Douglass August Lohoefen W. E. Mix D. C. Moser

Leedy Serves as Pallbearer at Capt. Kelley Funeral

Governor Leedy travels to Burlington to act as pallbearer for Captain Harrison Kelley. Services are set for this afternoon with burial to follow in Burlington as state officials and local dignitaries attend the ceremony.

Leedy Burlington Harrison Kelley

Kansas Officials Return From Salt Lake Trip

Dillard reports election as vice president for Kansas at the Transmississippi Commercial congress in Salt Lake City. He traveled with Jude A M Jackson of Howard, and Judge Jackson returns home this afternoon. In settingwick County bond case Geo R Snelling travels to Wichita to pursue the state suit against the county to recover delinquent interest on school fund bonds, with State Auditor Morris as a witness.

Transmississippi Commercial Congress Salt Lake City Kansas Dillard Jude Abm. Jackson Howard Jackson Setgwick Geo. R. Snelling Wichita W. H. Morris

Sherman says wait prosperity gradual and guarded

The World quotes Secretary of State John Sherman on prosperity after McKinley signs the tariff bill. He cautions that benefits from the protective tariff will take time to fully appear and that critics must allow the administration to implement policy. Also included is a local arrest: A M Leslie, grocer at 1903 Kansas Avenue, held on a serious charge related to alleged involvement of two colored boys in a lemon theft and robbery scheme.

New York The John Sherman Amagansett McKinley Ire Sherman A. M. Leslie Kansas Avenue Commission Nonken & Co Lesiie Kansas Conservators of Music of Holton Dieseters Paul Somwitek Saraah John Q. Myer WA Smith Heary Sinning BL Z Jones Charles Breinberger Marshall Tend Steimberger Abotst Marshall Garfiel Park Exytan Paty Kansas Creamers Jackson Street Topeka Art Telng Fenth Street Barna Jatkaon Street Waltermer von Tannhuseer Trad Ramilla John Frost Tenth Arry Stewart Santa Fe A. Lincoln Huntion Patton Streets Dave Bmcvicures Edward (Mehaney) McBride Te Club Fulmore Severa Emporia Geven douStes

Lobdell to Have a Paper in Kansas City

A publisher from Kansas City plans to engage with the Herald in a deal to buy the daily paper. An offer has been made for purchase shaping local newspaper ownership.

Charice Sereescen Kansas City Kan Business One The Herald

Topeka Snap Shots and Local Notes

A mixed Topeka snapshot lists upcoming visits by Guy New Fork, local festival delays, street work, and weather-related incidents. It notes civic events, appointments, and performances with mentions of the Commercial club, Cinderella photos, a fall festival poster contract, and railroad commissioner Campbell’s return. Local sports schedule and civic notices appear alongside town happenings and minor accidents.

Justice of the Peace W. & McClintock Pur-in-Bay Campbell Stafford County Topeka Atchison Downs Kan Leedy Courtland Brown Santa Fe Haskell County Culver Colorado Springs

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