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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1899

Page

6

Park nominations spark Topeka party clash

In Topeka the Republican city central committee rejects park commissioner nominees from the Commercial club, accusing the meeting of political meddling. Ralph Squires J A VanVechten push for inclusion while M A Low and others face criticism as commercial supporters. Major T J Anderson says nominees were meant for all parties and not to be made partisan.

Toeka Republican City Central Committee Commercial Club Topeka Park Commissioners of Republican Committee R Bunds Ralph Squires J. A. VanVechter Tastnieht Keema Sir Honebrake M. Honan North Topeka M. A. Low Saukes-Van Vechten M.A. Low S. H. Downs Edward Wier Edward Wilder Republican City Retiral Committee Wilder Topeke Major T. 3. Anderson Plombeau Club Lautres van Verhten

Senate Begins Stuart Falloon Judicial Contest

The Senate overrules Mr. Stuart's motion to dismiss the contest as improper after adjournment sine die. At 4 o'clock no quorum formed, with 10 present. two more expected. Stuart and Falloon supporters, plus lawyers, met in session. Witnesses, including editor Paul Grinstead, were called to testify on the contested election.

Senate James Murphy Lapler Southweat Senate Chamber Cy Leland Bailey Liz Crum J. W. Simpson Stuart J. G. Waters J. Ryan Hiawatha Falloon David Goermyer Harvey Richter Householder Long Armstrong Braddock Cook Crossan Farrelly Field Fornes Hart King Lewelling Pritchard Reser Ryan Shaffer Sheldon Stone Titus Younge Jumper Caldwell Missouri Pacific Captain Waters Overmyer Capt. Waters Mr. Falloon J. Paul Grinstead Wm. Woodsworth G. F. Lucas Thomas Armstrong NP. Lesiie John Shay Dell Corning John Schiliitz John Calvert W. Sw

Wayward Girls Run Away to Kansas City

Four heartbroken parents search for Bertha Bowen and Pearl Kent who left home Monday afternoon with a woman named Maud Betts bound for Kansas City. Pearl Kent, 19, and Bertha Bowen, 15, vanished after meeting in an appointed place and taking the 4 o clock Santa Fe train. They are described as pretty and well dressed, with their families blaming truancy and dances for the act. Authorities and Kansas City contacts joined the pursuit, while both fathers fear reformatory separation if found.

Bames Bertha Bowen Pearl Kent Kansas City Santa Fe D. W. Kent Grand Lodge of the EO. O. F Fifth Quincy Streets Western Avenue Aed Bowen Rock Island Polk Street Mr. Kent Pearl Bertha Mr. Bowen Strauss Maud Betts Kent Chief Strauss Charles Welch Beloit Tle Andor Topeka

One-Cent Items List at Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co

A peculiar one cent sale list from The Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. offers numerous inexpensive items including pencils, pins, buttons, ribbons, soap, envelopes, lace, hooks, tacks, and small household goods. The ad showcases a wide array of standard articles offered at a penny or so, reflecting a bygone bargain culture in Kansas Avenue storefronts.

Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co Vatenciennes Falcon Fox Wood Pius Hureka Etna Tor Eeettae Ates Martie Kansas Ave

Mrs Reynolds Dying After Arrest in Male Attire

Atchison widow Mrs Reynolds, suspected of incendiarism, shot at individuals on March night while in male clothing. Report notes she is dying and has only hours to live.

Weillington J. Gilliam Glam Guelph Laine Gillam Cameroon Atchison Reynolds Nersons Ely Ely Brothers Warren Street New York Atlanta Racine Wis Goodrich Milwaukee

Bribery, Election Charges Scope in Falloon Case

Senate debates filing an answer in Falloon matter amid counter charges against Falloon including alleged use of wines and cigars on election day. Claims list irregular votes in Doniphan Brown Nemaha counties and payments to editor Grinstead. Separate note: Mrs. Payne Moore robbery case trial set. witness Mahon absent. district attorney to pursue indictment for conspiracy to thwart justice.

Senate Stuart Falloon Overmyer Lewelling Buncombe Waters Falcoon Doniphan Brown Nemaha Payne Moore New York Payne Stoore Supreme Court Pursmean Martin Mahon Mahon Atlantic City

California Freak Law upholds true writer names in California

Governor Guage signs Moorehouse Oil measure requiring newspapers to print true names of writers for California articles. Telegraph dispatches exempt by special provision. Unclear how newspaper proprietors will respond. Located at 21 Meals $325. Prank Long's, 3 Kussas avenue.

California Sacramento Cal Guage Moorehouse Oil

Two Local Girls Miss Home After Winter Practice

Pearl Kent and Bertha Bower left home without consent during winter, taking minimal clothing and shoes respectively. Both girls had been practicing songs together at the Kent home, with Pearl noted as an unusually good singer.

Pearl Kent Taklor Bertha Bower Kent Pearl

Wheat and livestock drift in volatile market report

In a March 22 market note from Nena, wheat shows strength amid volatile weather and higher cables while spring sown grain progresses slowly. May futures edge up then back near steady as bullish sentiment for oats, corn, and provisions shifts with receipts and buying. Hog and cattle trade in Kansas City and Chicago hints at mixed demand, with markets opening higher but closing weak on overall pressures.

Nena Speige Jones Chicago Sianvandiia Duluth Sne Silye Shwe Miy Pork Rita Hoke Cmaather Holt Pera Rey Nebraska Milanespolis Paria Barrett

Market report hints at steady grains amid mixed weather

Chicago and New York traders cite steady to firm wheat and corn prices as weather patterns temper demand. Reports from mills and storage facilities show cautious optimism, with buyers awaiting clearer signals on spring planting and export demand.

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