The City Primaries Rivalry for Topeka Mayor
The Republican city primary to select mayor and council members will be held tomorrow afternoon, polling from 7 AM to 7 PM. Mayor Fellows and Dr. J. T. Hibben lead a lively race with supporters active across wards. council contests center on Skinner in the First Ward and a two-man duel between James Mergen and M. G. McCormick in the Second Ward, along with several nominations for city offices and a stronger focus from the Women’s Suffrage association on school board and district posts.
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Alayor Fellows
J. T. Hibben
Fellows
Dr. Hibben
Topeka
Skinner
James Mergen
MG. McCormick
Mergen
Santa Fe
Shawnte County
Supreme Court
McCormick
Charles Smith
Wo Lepper
J. Mattern
John Imbier
Eliott
Tawyer F. BP. Lindsay
Elliott
John Hilcott
Drew
Mr. Drew
Roundtree
Hig Ree
Topeka Wuld
McFadden
C. Garrard
W. EB. Brubaker
G Watking
McVadden
Ed Keith
P W. Grige
Griggs
Patie
Itgrick
J. W. Priddy
Mr C. Long
W. H. Wilton
E. Alexander
H.C. Bowen
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J.B. Loredon
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SS. Uremy
DB Griswold
Gm Tapas
J. Tosa
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JT. Wintrode
W. H. Williams
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Wi Davies
Tia Cord
Hibben Meeting Draws Supporters at Headquarters
A Hibben campaign meeting drew hundreds to the Hibben headquarters last night with Dr. Hibben delivering a principal address. Supporters praised his plan for clean, businesslike city government as they urged fellow voters to back him in the primaries and election. Speakers from the Santa Fe shops and local residents voiced strong backing and urged a Republican victory.
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Hibben
Dr. Hibben
Executivn
Red Cintin
Chese Methata
B.A. Hodge
Santa Fe
Fellows
Logan Spaulding
Hibben Becaus
da Fibien
David Carrburton
Jim Ramsey
Xeen Siomie
Dr. Wilhen
Ramsey Labor Union
Geo, Shumway
Pellows
George Weavers
BF. A. Clark
Convent
Mibden
Alex McNair
Dave Woodall
Luroy Currier
Laehel
Fellows Meeting Crowded Asbury Church Endorses Fellows
A Topeka crowd filled the Asbury Methodist Church on North Van Buren to back C A Fellows in the mayoralty race. William Brooks presided, praising Fellows and urging support while Fellows himself spoke of a clean, businesslike administration and city improvements.
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Asbury Methodist Church
van Buren Street
C. A. Fellows
William Brooks
A.W. Dana
Ian
Dr. Hibbens
Charlie Fellowa
Topeka
Charlie Fellows
Fellows
Mayor Fellows
Ciu
John Ewing
Charley Fellows Faces Off In Local Mayoral Rally
A heated political rally features speeches from Thomas Doran and supporters for Charley Fellows, with rival Dr. Hibben criticized. Citizens urged to vote for Fellows, praising sewer repairs and city economy, while other candidates brief their platforms. The event emphasizes a businesslike mandate amid charges and endorsements from local figures.
A Convention Called Free Silver Republicans Act
Free Silver Republicans in Kansas respond to a national call, planning to organize state structures and elect national committee members. The Topeka message from March 11, 1897 invites representatives of Free Silver groups in Shawnee County and Topeka to join a statewide effort to restore organization and influence.
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Washington
Topeka
Kan
Free Silver Republicans
Kansas
Repubiicanium
Republicanium
Hoteve Siiver
Republican
Kang ¥ Ae
Republican Central Commilizer
Shawnee County
Republican Silver League of
Silver Republican Organizations
Free Silver Republican Party
Jewelry sale at Peerless Steam Laundry
Money earned by attending the Jewelry sale at 30 Kansas avenue. Silverware offered at auction at 532 Kansas avenue with broken edge collars made smooth.
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Kansas Avenue
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