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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1897

Page

5

T M JAMES FOR MAYOR A Citizens Ticket Named by the Anti Republicans

A Topeka citizen ticket emerged at Hamilton Hall led by Tilotson with 300 attendees. Nominees for mayor and council included James, Geywerge, and Wert, with a platform demanding city ownership of waterworks and reform. The convention pledged united action to elect the Citizens ticket and organize registration drives.

Citizens Ellison Intervain C. Tiloton Mamillen Hall Ciy Fitt Mr James Geywerge Berhest Muster Bem Cily Intasurer W. Wand Liberty Pir HK. Hotllane Liezie B. Hamrick Moo Lote George Puniban Jon Terme J. MM. Mitchell Dot Warbeck Pitty Totete Stoste Toldegalnet Charles Fellows Hamilton Hell Usle Col Prod Chit D.C Topka Thie Niidavit Hie Elty Etty Tillotson BH. Stevens Hamptens BM. Hert Baron Lee Jones Firth Ward Wilson Fred Close T. T. Yount W. H. Oliver W. C. Sly Byron Wingett Charles K. Itons Cal Weed Crone Topeka Stinia David Overmeyer Albert Gritin Tieton Resixtraen Citiens Hamilton Hall Nombres

John Browns Son Poor Fights Poverty Like His Sire

Chicago dispatch reports Solomon Brown son of John Brown now runs a small Batu Oregon meat market after earlier losses in California. Stripped of his belongings and facing a writ of 310, Oregon Attorney General W G Steel aided an attorney to restart his trade. In a note to admirers, Steel urged support for Brown while a civic notice invites women to a municipal election meeting at the Commercial club rooms.

Chicago W. G. Steel Oregon Solomon Brown John Brown Orawatemie Harper's Ferry Batu California Seattle Salem Mr. Steel Steel Mr. Brown Kuzsas Aye Topeka B.S

Blush Divorce Case Opens in Local Court

In a crowded district court session, Mabel Blush ages 19 seeks separation from Walter Blush 35 after four years of marriage. Testimony portrays a quarrelsome union with drunkenness and threats, a farm life at Silver Lake, and a pattern of mutual accusations. Witnesses from both sides present conflicting accounts of abuse and provocation.

Blush Mabel Blush Walter Bish Tohem Bist Uhers Wheir Fe Wan Silver Lake Irs le i Binh Hush Flush Powers Blunk Murray Norris Platt=ville Hilver Lake Lees A Tor Mauds Norris Mi i Mortis Mr. Blush Walter Blush Walt Merrik Leavenworth Welter Hlush Giant Tatoes Old Harry Chas, Gillman Stiwerne

Women Journalists Banquet Honors Leading Figures

Women journalists met under Mrs. Oliver Ruyos to discuss newspaper work from a woman’s view. The session featured papers on Mexican fare, early Kansas writers, and the evolving woman journalist, followed by a banquet at the Copeland hotel with seven courses and toasts honoring Kate Field and other leaders.

Pepera Oliver Ruyos Woman's Press Association Mig Belle L. Harbinge Shell T Fila BH Newell Zu Adants Kanmts Min Cora Servis Kinsley Ida Bekert Viola Wels Republic City Res. C.F Royce Mairtaugh Rupe Copeland Hotel Kate Field Minnie D. Morgan

Gathering of Guests at Diggs Toast and Cake Walk

A social event followed Mrs Anna L Diggs toast The Cake Walk. Attendees included Mrs Reyes Mrs Julia Chase Miss Eskridge Mrs MD Morgan Mrs Jas M Lewis Mrs Belle L Harbaugh Mrs GC Cle mens Mrs Anna L Diggs Minn Zy Adams Mrs M L Rupe and daughter Mrs Rogers Mrs S A Thurston and sister Miss Bryan Gloucester Mass Mrs J K Hudson Mrs Deli Kelzer Mrs W A Johnson Dr Harrett Adams Miss Ida E Eckert Mrs CF Wilder Mrs EB Newill Miss Jesse Garwood and Miss Maude Stacey.

Maude Stacey Charlotte F. Wilder Anna L. Diggs Birk Royce Reyes Julia Chase Eskridge MD. Morgan Jas. M. Lewis Belle 1 CF. Wilder EB. Newill Jesste Garwood

Settlers Flee Floods After Warm Thaws

Special telegrams report rapid spring floods across the upper Missouri basin. Snow depths 4 to 6 feet gave way to warm rain and river torrents swelling the Missouri and its tributaries. One death. farmer Harry Favill drowned crossing a swollen Dixon County stream as floods threaten more damage statewide.

Omaha Mc Hee South Dakota Pierre Chamberlain Yankton Missouri Elkhorn Platte Towa Tvo Des Moines Fort Dodge Madrid Harry Favill Dixon County

Holliday Refuses Justice of the Peace Nomination

Chase Holliday Jr. declares he will not accept nomination for justice of the peace. He writes to The State Journal stating he has little respect for the office and will not stand for election in April.

Justice of the Peace Chares K. Holliday, Jr Topeka Kan State Journal Hamilton Hall Ofice of Justice of the Peace Chase Holliday, JR

Pancake Soni No 152 Shows Saturday Night Event

Saturday night at pancake soni No 152 on Kanter Ave and Gordon features literary and musical entertainment with admission 160. An old-fashioned ad highlights steam laundry and skin care claims. Also mentions Homeseekers excursions via Sante Fe Route in April.

Kanter Ave Gordon

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