Mayor Fellows in Topeka Reelection Bid Profile
The State Journal reviews Mayor Charles A. Fellows of Topeka, noting his birth in Albany on May 15, 1882 and his rise from carpenter to mayor. It highlights his two terms, quiet campaign style, council ties, and widespread speaking duties as supporters and critics weigh his re election bid against challenger Dr J B Hibben.
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J. B. Hibben
Cheries Fellows
Charles A. Follows
Albuny
Home Lawn Secrenary
Tht
Kansas
Wameso
Topeka
FP. 5
Vansant
Mayor Fellows
Dickinson County High School
Temple, Texas Hospital
Mr. Fellows
Fellows
Br. Kant
Denker
Jonathan Thomas
Fellowas
Fourth Ward
Tapika
Pellows
Hwt
Lincoln Street
Fellowston
State Journal
Admires the Journal A Reader Salutes Moral Courage
A reader thanks the State Journal founder for moral courage in defending justice. The letter praises the paper's stance on Sunday performances, proscribing operas, carriage questions, grave robbers, and public outrage. It notes Capital’s silence and asserts the journal’s authority to speak for justice and liberty, though not agreeing with all views. The signer identifies as a citizen from North Tope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal
Jet
Wizen
North
Rockefeller pledge ends Chicago budget crisis
The University of Chicago faced a mounting deficit of 250000 dollars annually, prompting President William F Harper to threaten resignation. After a crisis letter to John D Rockefeller, F T Gates arrived with a reconciliatory message. Rockefeller pledged at least 11000000 dollars to support the institution if Dr Carper reconsidered.
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University of Chicago
John B. Rockefeller
New York Herald
William F. Harper
Harper
Mr. Rockefeller
F.T. Gates
Weather Indications Chicago March 1 for Kansas
Generally fair and warmer tonight and Thursday with variable winds. Also notices coal dealer F WES COAL offering wholesale and retail coal with fall weight guarantee at 2 Hast Fourth Street and telephone 638.
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Chicago
Kansas
Lent Opens As District Judge Voyages To Marthe
District Judge Hazen leaves for Marthe as Lent begins and patrolmen receive praise for uniforms. Local prisoners are kept for labor. Col A B Johnson is seriously ill at home. J M Brady released after jail stay for chicken-stunting. A county-fens milver fusion organized next week amid civic reports from Topeka.
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Hlumenstock
Col. A
Johnson
Topeka
J. M. Brady
Fens Milver Uusion
Manhattan
Frances Storrs
Fillmore Street
H.C. Batramd
In Son
North Topeka
WK. Loofbourow
Senate
Santa Fe
Bob Semple
Bank
Bhawner
Woollmen
Kaneas Avenue
Albin Holm
Faror
Lewis Mortenson
Juntice Parry
Larey Sheehan
Sliver Lake
George Allee
Washburn
Crawford
Mckinley
Kia
Phe Kitterentien
Central Congregational Church
MS West Street
North Dakota
State House
Topeka Opera Subscription Plan Sparks Theater Debate
A letter questions why other attractions cannot join a subscription model in Topeka. It suggests Manager Crawford could misuse guarantees, proposes bundled season options and pricing, and forecasts potential subscriber turnout. The piece urges cash-book inquiries at Palace Clothing Co and free seed buttons from Peeriess Steam Laundry.
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Topeka
Crawford
Frotman Companies
Journal
Senate backs down and frees Tutcher after contempt finding
In Topeka last night Senate discharged Al Tutcher after finding him guilty of contempt in bribery probe. Officials said the case ends with his release from the senate chamber and capitol, and that the pursuit targets behind him remain under scrutiny.
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al Tutcher
Jumper
Journal
Senate
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Tutcher
Trist
Tuteher
Tim
Jenvon
Titus
Forney
J. G. Mohler
Clarence Wilson
Salink
Moniert
Moyle
Mohler
Senator Jumper
Wilson
Committee On Fees and Salaries
Boyle
Harvey
Sheldon
Cronaius
House
Railroad Bill Passes Amid Populist Protest
A protest filed by many Populist members accompanies the final passage of a railroad bill. Representative Outcast alone opposed the majority, voting aye as the bill passed 121 to 1 at 4 pm and was sent to the senate with noted amendments. The protest cites railroad lobby influence and party compromises yet expresses hope some good may result.
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House
Senate
Journal of the House
Ravenscroft
Welles
Davis
Epperson
Feighner
Brown
Pratt
Carr
Crosby
Richards
Wallace
Patton
McGrath
Muenzenmayer
Jamieson
Cassin
Loomis
Malin
Stoner
Dingus
Russell
Gray Street
Burkley
Trueblood
Lewis
Ward
Bean
Marty
Wright
Farrell
Wehrle
Stevens
Kelson
Filner
Pulton
Meisler
Mott
Lambert
Lincoln
Rutledge
Singleton
Ingle
Rothweller
Foley
Roll Call
Senators Deny Bribery Charges Amid Senate Outburst
After the senate session, members publicly denial of bribery proposals is tied to a State Journal interview by Heman naming members linked to KR3 Boyd. Sen Shaffer denounces the article as smearing his name, declares it a falsehood from a brother senator, and demands proof of the allegations.
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Senate
Titus
State Journal
Gene Heman
KR 3
Boyd
Shaffer
Journal
Ea A
Ed Shaffer
Senate Slicker Interrogations Trigger War of Words
An intense exchange unfolds as senators defend truth amid accusations linked to a Boyd man. Helm, Titus, Parreley, and Lewelling deny involvement while a warrant for Boyd surfaces during a brief investigation and a phone call hints at further unconnected activity.
McCormick Arrested in Senate Telephone Dispute
A third warrant is issued for George McCormick of Clay Center Kansas after a senate dispute over a rumored Boyd arrest. McCormick testified he was in the senate telephone room and denied stating Johnson telephoned about Boyd and was released. Sergeant at Arms Gray was questioned about what he heard.
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Seater Johnson
Boyd
Johnson
Sespa
Wenate
Boyd and
Tutcher
George McCormick
McCormick
Clay Center
Kan
Senate
Campbell
Senator Johnson
Sterne
Senator Forney
Gray
Populist Constituent Letter urges timely reform in legislature
The Journal prints letters from Populists urging legislators to stay close to the people. In Mitchell county the tone is discouraged by unmet reforms and costly programs. The letter cites freight rates, stock yards, printing, and school books as areas needing relief and warns of voter backlash if proper measures are not passed promptly.
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Melod Kan
Mitchell County
Ng Party c
Schoul Books
Wamous
Carmot
USA
Stanlex
Barbers' Bill Killed In House Indefinite Postponement
Legislative notes recount an indefinite postponement of the bill to create a board for barber examinations and certificates. Pratt and Shawnee advocates led a vigorous push but fell short against the odds. A nearby note mentions gifts to senators and a capitol bust funding proposal for the Tapeks asylum ward building.
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Weslep
Brown
Pratt and
McKeever
Shawnee
Titus
Iles
Frances E. Brant
Frances Willard W. C
Tuture
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Exowes
Charles Robinton
Tapeks Asylum
Touse Weils
Tomurroyy
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Warren M. Crosby & Co
Oya
Hoyal Baking Powder Co
New Fork
Chicago University
John D. Rockefeller
Hazen
Mar
Palace Clothing Co
Royle
Sena
Fig Tutcher
Tal
Tatcher
Osage County
Kansas Avenue
Ina
Ninth Street
Zene
Stock Yards Company
Committee On
Stock Yards
H. Boyd
Foshom
N. K. Fairbank Company
le Louis
Ew York
Hoste
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Topeka ‘Foundry
Machine Works
Kas
R. EK Cofran, Proprietor
Supolio
Gaylord
Barcley
Kansas Ave
Hélmick
Tice
Helm
Parreley
M’cormick
Barbers
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