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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1896

Page

8

Sick Jail Infirmary List Reveals Multiple Ailments

The jail sick list is sizable with Charisa Sullivan a white female confined for petit larceny in very bad shape with rheumatism. William Bowdes, Howard burglar, suffers neuralgia and is kept in the sweat box by day and cell at night, suspected of seeking an escape. Edwi McDonald, another Howard burglar, appears to be moving toward the hospital. A young Negro inmate suffers a loathsome disease in the big room.

Charisa Sullivan William Bowdes Tie Edwi McDonald Howard

Santa Fe Round Trip Fare Sale Across Several States

Advertises home seeler excursions on the Santa Fe Route with round trip fares to Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona and Indian Territory. Dates of sale April 7 and 21 May 6 with a final limit of 21 days from sale. J P Bower City Ticket Agent Topski Kan handles tickets and details. Also contains local advertisements for DaWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Pearless Steam Laundry with business addresses.

Santa Fe Oklaboma Texas Arkans Igsouri Arizona Indian Territory J.P. Bower Sante Fe Topski Kan

State Board of Health reports on Kansas institutions tour

The eleventh annual State Board of Health report details Kansas health status. It lists physicians by school and county, cites concerns at BeLOit Industrial School for Girls and the deaf and dumb school at Olathe, praises the Lansing penitentiary reforms, and notes the quarterly meeting in Topeka chaired by Dr. Thomas Kirkpatrick.

State Board of Health Lt Coutsiaa Almoat Kansan Alar Yitopath Shawnee Topeke Grant Morton Gove Graham Meade Greeley Heskell Trego P. M. Sturgess Topeka Thomas Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Eays Industrial School For Girls Belo Echol Topeks Tdem Cntering Heloit Winfield Kansas School For the Deaf and Dumb Olathe Lansing Lynch Kirkpatrick Kensus Kansas Avenue Taylor E. Rains Concordia P.D. St. John Wichita A. Gifford Lawrence C. F. Menninger C.D. Clark Minneapolis N. M. Smith Washington E.M. Hoover Halstead

Oeste Bos Dress Goods Main Floor Bargain Offer

Oeste Bos Dress Goods Main Floor advertises a rare bargain opportunity this week with a focus on real value for shoppers. The message emphasizes limited time availability and in store display of discounted fabric options.

Ladies' Pattern Suits At Steady Prices From Stevenson Co

Stevenson Co offers a large stock of imported pattern suits with original designs and exclusive styles that were unsold last spring. The sale presents marked prices of 4.98 and 5.98 rather than the original 15 to 20 range, as the firm shows the collection now.

Silks On Offer At Counter Display

Collectors note a large display of 50 cent silks featuring blacks whites colors plain fancy brocades plaids and stripes. A varied assortment promises rich color combinations and harmonious design to appeal to admirers. Don't miss seeing the selection and prices.

50 Cent Silk Table Fabrics Selling Fast

The 39 cent silk table fabrics sold beyond expectations with only a few left. We plan to add many more tomorrow in plaids cards and checked taffetas.

Barker not reappointed as state charities head amid Reno county revolt

Governor Morrill faced pressure from Cy Leland and Jim Simpson over Captain J D Barker’s term ending April 1. The governor denies punishment for Barker’s Wichita voting, citing county patronage concerns. Rumors tie Barker’s removal to Troutman agitation and a Reno county revolt spreading to other counties.

Trocman Barker J. D. Barker State Board of Charities Esker Cranford County Morrill Cy Leland Wichita Carpenter Crawford County Jim Simpon Reno County Troutman Captain Barker Board of Charities Reso Simpson Barker’ Price Sisopson

Politico maneuvering and court of appeals convention

Political maneuvering surrounds Barker’s resignation and Morrison Morrill’s push to appoint Joho B. Vincent of Reno county as Barker’s successor. Governor Morrill pressured Auditor Cole to secure Barker’s exit, prompting county backlash and county-by-county strategic plotting. An appellate court convention for Kansas City is set for June 30 with Shawnee County leading representation and multiple candidates from Nemaha and Douglas counties.

Wichita Joho B. Vincent Reno County Barker Pines Vincent Troutman Himelf Aforrill Topeka Morcil Cole Morrill George Cole Crawford County Aod State Board of Charities Atte Capt. Barker Noutheast Crawford Coanty Meee County Remai Troutman Reno Kansas City Court of Appeals Eastern Division Northern Department Shawnee County Nemaha Douglas Shawnee Abijah Wells Nemaba W. C Spangler Doulas Thi J. G. Slonecker John W. Day Atchison Brown Doniphan Jackson Jefferson Johnson Leavenworth Morr Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Wyandotte

State convention delegates and Wichita saloon politics

The article lists Shawnee county delegation numbers and other counties for a state convention. It notes Judge Sankey's view on Wichita saloons after a police chief change and lists multiple candidates for judge of the eastern division, with several names and counties connected to campaigns and political plans.

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