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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1895

Page

8

Mayor Harrison Favored in Topeka Campaign

In Topeka, backers of Mayor Harrison claim his nomination is assured with strong showing in the First and Second wards and optimism across the Fourth. They accuse Fellows supporters of false promises about $15,000 in treasury funds while Harrison touts prudent, businesslike city management and work creation for the needy, urging voters to avoid pre election pledges and back Harrison.

Harrison Harrigan Vetera Pacpia Starn Fellows Martin Mharrison M Harrison Topeka

Suffragists Defeated in Illinois Township Vote

Illinois suffragists faced defeat in the senate as they failed to extend voting rights to township officers. Delegates from Chicago pressed for reconsideration after a near miss, needing 26 votes but achieving only 25 in favor and 13 against, with two key senators abstaining.

Illinois Gatstag Senate Coun Chicago

Tailoring Company Offers Spring Salting Bargains

Kansas business Kanses agenus announces Mayberry Tailoring Company at 713 ae hosts a sale with prices around 17 50 and promo noting May 6 as a key date.

Mayberry Tailoring Company

Tomorrow's Primary The Offers to be Filled and Other Necessary Information

The Republican primaries for the city election will be held tomorrow at multiple ward polling places from o'clock to 7 p m to nominate a mayor city clerk city attorney city treasurer one councilman per ward and one member of the board of education per ward plus central committee members and at large members. Women may vote for all offices. Australian ballot system used. Supervisors named for each precinct include Derth Aeron Sheets W E Stewart A C Davis Ed Hawes George Gerbrick Leroy Currie E H W Euler Geo W Veale Cate Johnson John Putman Thomas Lloyd D C Naylor Bilas Rain James Ramsey S P Hawkins Otis Hungate J F Snyder and A Barton.

Pracinota Board of Education City Central Justice of the Peace Justices of the Peace Justices of the Peace and Consteen Crawford County Ween Monroe Ed Hawes Jefferson Street George Gerbrick Fourth Branner Leroy Currie Bixth Avenue H. W. Euler Veale Geo. W. Veale Tenth Avenue East Cate Johnson Tenth and Jackson Streets John Putman King and Clay Streets Thomas Lloyd Huntoon Lincoln Streets D. C

State Reading Circle awards two big book contracts

The State Reading Circle Board, in session with the state superintendent, awarded Ginn & Co. of Boston the Teachers' Reading circle contract for two books and Educational Publishing Co. the Pupils' Reading circle contract for twelve books. Pupils’ sets cost $1250 each, with about 1,500 sets planned. Several thousand dollars will go to the contracting firms. agents from major book companies attended the meeting.

State Reading Circle Board State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ginn & Co Boston Reading Circle Educational Publishing Company

Danites Draw Big Grand Audience With Repeated Showings

A large Grand theater audience applauded The Danites with praise for the company and Miss Patrice ONeill. The review highlights Rankin's Canuck and Patrice ONeill, noting strong dramatic instinct and limited critique, while announcing repeats tonight and a matinee featuring Oliver Twist and a Copperfield adaptation Little Emily. Mansfield announces securing Harrigan's New York theater on a long lease with immediate possession.

Alexander McGee Mr. Rankin Patrice O'Neill Nancy Williams Miss O'Neill Mansfield Concmets Ohio Richard Mansfield Harrigan’s New York

Spring dress goods bargain sale listed prices

An advertisement touts tennis flannels and new dress goods in light colors at deep discounts tomorrow and Monday. It promotes 36-inch cashmeres, 46-inch all wool Henrietta, 66-inch damask, and Turkish and linen linens with price cuts, urging comparison of quality and value.

Carpet and Curtain Sale Continues This Week

We con tinue for an other week the sale in this depart ment at prices mentioned in last Sunday's Capital. You can save 10 to 15e a yard on Carpets, 5 to 10¢ a yard on Mattings, and corresponding prices will prevail on Curtains, Curtain Goods, Rugs, Oil Cloths and Linoleums.

Handkerchiefs and Shirting at Sale Prices

Handkerchiefs with hemstitch or embroidered borders offered at 6 cents, many 10 cent values, some 12 1/2 cent. Twenty pieces of heavy Shirting priced at 9 cents per yard, regular price 12 1/2 cents. Choice of items available.

Topeka Theatre Bids and Union News Update

Attention to mail orders for Ellen Yaw at Grand Opera House Tuesday night. Miss Yaw, last seen in Topeka, brings a wide vocal range with Maximilian Dick. seats go on sale tomorrow. Herbert Cawthorne stars in A Dark Man Wednesday, with praised comedian Cawthorne and strong company. plus A B U remains active in Topeka, reuniting veterans of the Pullman strike and listing current officers. Kansas patent notices and Osage county bar congratulates B Bradford on appellate clerk appointment.

Herbert Cawthorne Ellen Roach Yaw Grand Opera House Miss Yaw Maximillian Dick Cawthorne Slep Topeka Joe Cawthorne Patti Rosa Company B. Bradford Osage Pessiera Bradford Osage County

Insanity Trial Ends As Mrs Himmell Is Released

Mrs. Maggie Himmell wife of George Himmell of 1828 Filmore street was tried in probate court yesterday for insanity but released. She is forty nine years old. The complaint was by the family citing threats to kill herself and years of odd behavior. She appeared sane at trial and the jury discharged her.

George Himmell Maggie Himmell Filmore Street Himmell

Topska Shirt Meeting Co Spring Styles and Tailoring Ads

M shirts and fine colored shirtings offered by Topska Shirt Meeting Co. Spring styles and business suits priced at 17.50. Mayberry Tailoring Co advertises copper tea kettles at Shelden's, 713 Avenue.

Mayberry Tailoring Company Shelden'a

Dressinghams Styles by Amoskeag at Low Prices

Dressinghams offer pretty styles in Amoskeag make. Worth eight cents a yard. Tomorrow and Monday only six cents.

First Session of New Appellate Court In Topeka

The new appellate court will hold its first session in Topeka on the first Tuesday in June with the docket to be prepared by April first. Forty cases already assigned. This item notes preparations for the court and the existing docket. Beckstrom Promotes Wall Paper Designs

Mew Topeka

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Kansas Avenue Derth Aeron Sheets West Laurent Street W. E. Stewart Topeka Avenue Grant Street A. C. Davis Fourth Ward Rain's Stable Bilas Rain City Prison James Ramsey West Fourth Street P. Hawkins West Sixth Avenue Otis Hungate Fifth Ward J. F. Snyder East Tenth Avenue A Barton Beckstrom Jackeon Street Kansas Ave A. BU Topek2 Boys In R. J. Sloat H. R Jones Frank Whitaker Harry Chapman Trades Assembly Hall Santa Fe RJ. Sluat St Louis Kansas J. F. Beale F Street N. W Washington Alexander K Berkman Kansas City Hal Clark Sherman Wichita Wind Engine Summerfeld Canton Cora Harvester John L. Gay Gay Sman Toeka Orna Eton Clothing Department J. M. Knight Undertaker Kas Topeka Foundry and Machine Works R. L. Cofran Jackson Street Coencen National Stables Jackson Propristere
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