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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1896

Page

5

Queer old Moses Harman to be set out of prison

Moses Harman, aged, crippled and fearless, is to be released from the United States prison on April % after serving a year and one day for sending improper material through the mails. His daughter Lilliss Harman has published the Lucifer at Valley Falls and acted as editor. Harman’s release follows a brief prison stay with his wife and associates planning his return to publishing the Lucifer in New York.

Moses Harman United States Dodge Foster Lueifer East Pearth Street Lucifer Sinem Harman Lilliss Harman C. Welker Valley Falls Waa Walker New York Hin Roe Lillian Harmon Aikate Bebes Baen Kitonhe Fle Lucifer Office Mali Free Mra Harmen

Tomorrow's Primaries for City Court, School Board

Voters go to polls at 2 p m tomorrow in Crawford county as Republicans hold a city primary using a non Australian ballot system. Five councilmen five school board members and three constables are to be chosen with several incumbents facing weak opposition and one strong candidate praised for honesty and steadiness. Citizens urged to vote for Mr Warner as a likely nominee with no pledges.

City Court School Board Crawford County Pattison Stephenson Col. Burgess Hie Ose C. H. Nettles Cha J Warner Mr Warner

City registration low ahead of March election

The city’s registration books close on March 23 with 2,884 male and 20 female voters on the books. Last year there were 6,519 male and 251% women registered. Low contest this spring with no mayoral race has encouraged registration though voting at the primary does not require prior registration.

Langtry Chain of Jewels Causes London Furore

Reports from London describe a sensational display by Langtry wearing a chain of diamonds described as over ten yards long. The chain loops around her waist, shoulder, and neck in a dramatic arrangement, prompting widespread public reaction and chatter about the sight.

Langtry Dazaling London Loxpox Nike Dick

Oklahoma Republicans resist Kansas and Arkansas bosses

A political pamphlet style stir in Oklahoma condemns Kansas boss Leland and Clayton as outsiders seeking to dictate local GOP actions. It praises Oklahoma independence, pledges patronage focus on home support, warns against foreign influence, and foresees a delegation chosen for Oklahoma’s good rather than jobs. Also notes Scott County bond case in Scott City and upcoming public works inspections in Beloit.

Guthrie Oklahoma Marci Ti Kansas Guy Wichita Honry Leland Troy Kan L. & Crom Oswego J. W. Haughey Wyton Barnes and McKisley Earth Mr. Leland Cy Leland Powell Clayton Arkansas Powell McKinley Arkansae P. Clayton Leland Theas Republicans Hanter Oklabone Sands St. Louis Clayton Oklatoms

Topeka Notes on Talks and Trials in Sherman County

A Topeka page surveys forthcoming lectures by Fellow on Pestalozzi and a later talk on Ssod, mentions Hillman trial bailiff Wyatt, and notes local events from boxing lessons to opera house dances. It covers elections, court dockets, murder cases involving Nevels and Matson, and various civic happenings including the Republican city primary, theater offerings, and railer remarks about local figures.

Goodland Sherman County Pestalozzi Fellow Dan Wyatt Hillmon St P. m Topeka Ksasas W. HB Horn Kansas Shawnee Mteur Williams Otis Hungate Repubean City Central Jeane Torders Tina Salvation Army Topeks Opera House Grand Opera House E. B Pitz Fite & Webster Nevels Matson Atute House Morrill Sousa Wichita Hutchinson Toparka

Brice's Newport Home Secures Season at Beaulieu Villa

Senator Calvin Brice will take William Waldorf Astor's villa on Belleview avenue for next season. The Brices are expected to lease and possibly purchase the grounds, with strong approval from the Astor family, suggesting Beaulieu may become their home soon. Nearby, an anniversary celebration honored B. Duke at 1207 Lincoln Street with gifts and well-wishers. A milestone report from Philadelphia notes the first Delaware River bridge at Pattapetrita is completed, a 50 foot high span enabling ship passage and costing $2,000,000.

William Waldorf Astor New York Calvin Brice Wm. Waldorf Astor Belleview Avenue Sgeot Brices Senator Brice Philadephia Heridge Pattapetrita Delaware River Philadelphia Pennsylvania Road Trenton

New Topeka Social Club Formed By Business Leaders

A new social club in Topeka has filed its charter and aims to promote social intercourse among members. The organization lists directors including A Bhreve, Lewis Horacek, and P H Souther among its noted business men.

Topekamote A. Bhreve Lewis Horacek P. H. Souther

WAKARUSA'S SQUIRE ACTS Banishes Two Tramps From Train

In Wakarusa last night two tramps were expelled from a freight train. They built a camp with three fence posts and a small fire before dawn. They confessed in court to burning the posts to heat themselves. Justices Westgate sentenced Harry E. and Arthur Herring to three days in Shawnee county Jail with no costs or fines. A depot-ordered railroad van transported them to Topeka for service. Also notes from the Register of Deeds include property transfers and neighbor disputes.

Wakaruse J. M. Westgate J. P Telah Commonwealth Justice Weatgate Westgate Harry E Arthur Herring Shawnee County Larry Sheehan State Record Office Wakarusa Topela

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