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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1895

Page

3

Topeka Election Notice for City Officials and Judges

The Topeka Commissioner of Elections issues a notice for election day on April 195 for city treasurer councilmen ward judges and clerks. A list of judges and polling places across wards and precincts is provided with locations at West Laurent Street Third and Jeffersin streets and other city sites. The document outlines voting officials and polling station assignments for multiple wards and precincts.

Topeka Mazar Elty Olethy Ae Oar i Ilu Fon Pease Iuren Kansas Sudwes Jias Mitchell Clarke M. D. Bally J. R. Ellinwood West Laurent St Robiits Sin Rae Sweats Be Kamo Aaa Plac Gordon Hart Carey Jolson Hhapaiay Clerke Jenkins Pei Poliiay Yanee K. Huzo Whitted A. Johnson Alting Judes Mitchiell Ronen Holemane A. Maretian Rin Jay Tjiuieas D. ©. Naylor H.R. Achenbaugh D. Sais W. G. Crawford Preweyanes Hunt

Reward Offered for Arrest of William West

United States Marshal Neely authorized by Attorney General Olney to offer 200 reward for the arrest and delivery of William West, charged with deputy marshal murder in the Indian Territory. West captured after a severe fight. escape noted. Also note: Swedish Sextette seats available at Hamilton Hall tomorrow night and at Kellam's and Sellem's for 60 cents.

Marshal Neely United States Neely Washington F. Neely William West Marahal Olney West Hamilton Hall Kellam Poe Mrs. Winslow Bottia Kellam's

Appointments listed for four Kansas districts

In the South Kansas conference annual meeting at Boruxetox on March 26, the line between districts remains unchanged. The full set of appointments covers Emporia, Fort Scott, Ottawa and Dakota universities, naming presiding elders, local pastors, supplies, and assigned churches across numerous towns including Emporia Altoona Americus Cedar Point Cottonwood Falls Council Grove Madison Matfield Melvern Quenemo Severy Strawn Strong City Elmdale Fort Scott Baxter Springs Columbus Erie Fort Scott Galena Girard Pittsburg Parsons Chanute Coffeyville LaGygue Mound City Osage Mission Parsons Pittsburg Osawatomie Paola Princeton Waverly Westphalia Williamsburg Yates Center and others.

Boruxetox South Kansas Hias Southwestern Kansas Emporia Hugh MacSirney Altoona Larkin Martin Americus Isaac Hill Barrington W. H. Mulvaney Cedar Point J. B Mackenzie Clinies T. A. Nichols Cottonwood Falls Thomas Lidsey Coyville Supply Dunlap J. H. Smith First Church H. J. Coker Howard Azor McDole William Lemone Lebo J. E Whitehead Madison J. W. Mackenzie Matfield J. M. Cramer Melvern A. A. Horner Plymouth T. C. Stephenson Quenemo Koepsel Heading Wesley Emerson Severy D. F. Holtz Strawn P. P. H. Monroe Strong City Erie W. S. Freeland Elsmore Budd Fort Scott G T. Durbturow Grace Church J. M. Payne Fulton C. B Sears Galena T. Pingry Girard H. W. Chaffee Girard Circuit H. J. Carter Hallowell LaGygue H. V. Calvin McCune Fn Bramhall Mound City F. W. Otros Mulberry Grove J. R Eubanks Osage Mission H. H. Ashtaugh Parsons J. H. Price Pittsburg A. R. McLean Pleasanton L. Palliam Prescott Ak White Redfield Salem Hedges Scammion A. Bo Way Blurk Edgar Couns Walnut F. Summere Weir City A. O Greeley H. L. Dolson Humbold V. Penn Iola James Hunter Kincaid L J. Gilham la Harpe W. Gamble le Roy H. A. Cook Louisburg C. W. Bailer Morse W. H. Howard Mount Ida Willian Beace Neosho Falls P. B. Knapp Ottawa North

Break Up Temperance Meetings In Wichita Lawsuit

March 26 Today L M Crawford of Topeka attached the stere opticon outfit and bank account of Dr Tracy temperscee lecturer and sued him for 2000 for violating contracts for performances in Crawford's opera houses at St Joseph Topeka and Wichita. Friends of Dr Tracy say attachment aimed to break up temperance meetings in progress in Crawford's house after Flint the mes merist opened an engagement there last night. Mrs James Brannaugh and two sons died after cart accident near church. Adam Brecht strong city merchant died in his store aged about 60 born in Germany. Bazaar Milliner opening Thursday and Friday 305 Recharavedtin Momeseeker's Excursion Santa Fe Rate April 2 excursion tickets to Texas at one fare plus 2 round trip good twenty days and stopoffs in Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas. Row1ex Bros C P Agents Topeka Kan Pants 2.09 and up made to order. Chicago Tailoring Co 51 24¢ Kansas avenue

Dr. Tracy Wichita Wiccmia L. M. Crawford Topeka Temperscee Crawford St. Joseph Wichita Flint Strong City Emronta Adam Brecht Here Germany Kansas Santa Fe Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory Row1nex Bros. C. P Kan Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Pardridge Bratisheet Coasta Heck Island Rock Island North Topeka

John Martin Home Says He Was Not Disappointed

Ex Senator John Martin returns home after not being named to a federal judgeship in the Indian Territory. He weighs party dynamics, the silver issue, Populists and the next election, predicting the money question will dominate campaigns and noting divisions between eastern and western party stances. He questions McKinley’s alleged silver reply and suggests future political shifts.

United States John Martin Journal Indian Territory House Congress Kansas McKinley Martin

Jury unable to agree in McGrath Lyttle damage suit

The jury in the McGrath children versus William Lyttle failed to reach a verdict and was discharged by Judge Hazen. Some jurors favored a maximum award of 5000, while the final stance was 10 to 2 for a 9000 verdict for Mrs. McGrath’s children.

McGrath- Lyttle McGrath William Lyttle Hazen

High Art and Chorus Girl Ban Bill Introduced

Anpany New York March 26 Senator Mullin introduced in the senate a bill prohibiting any woman from appearing in tights or any indecent costume where men are present. Offenses are misdemeanors with 30 days to 1 year imprisonment per offense. Additional penalties include imprisonment or fines for procuring, and harsher terms on subsequent convictions. Publication of indecent pictures in magazines or papers is prohibited.

Anpany N. Y Mullin Senate

Bell Burns at State Street Store in Chicago Fire

Fire at the Bell clothing store on State street in Chicago caused about 75000 dollars in losses. H Smith a salesman died after falling from the second story. Two firemen fell from a ladder and were likely fatally injured. The blaze at 3 pm threatened the Owens building.

Chica Catnaco State Street H. Smith Owens

Election Frauds Unearthed in Kansas City Grand Jury Report

A Kansas City grand jury investigating election frauds returned twelve indictments, mostly for election law crimes. Total indicted likely 25 to 50 as several cases involve multiple defendants, naming John May known as the ward boss and councilman John Moran. Additional indictments were returned against Justice of the Peace Owen Kreuger.

Kansas City Kansas

Barbers Row Over Discharges at Central Shop

In Topeka the Central barber shop on Seventh Street fired all colored barbers and hired white union men. Harrison Jones, previously expelled from the Barbers Union for non payment, allegedly struck union secretary George Parlinger. Proprieter John Putnam also dismissed John Craig George Gray and Bill Washington. W M Jones and J Banks, other colored workers, resigned last week to start a new shop. The colored workers call the move destructive and say seats are selling fast for a game tomorrow night at Kel Jam's.

Ita Central Seventh Strest Kaviss Ave John Putnam Harrison Jones Barbers’ Union George Parlinger Jones Parlinger Paotnam John Craig George Gray Bill Washington Topeka Gray W. M. Jones J. & Banks Hamilton Ball Kel Jam's

Stole the Trees but Meat Package Traced by Police

A motorist drove to the corner of Sixth and Quincy streets and stole several meat bundles from Lefia Package of Meat. Patrolman McElroy traced the robbery, recovering meat, visiting butcher shops, and obtaining a man’s description though not his name. The suspect is at large. Swedish Sextette performs at Hamilton Hall tomorrow night with tickets at Kellam's.

Merrick Sixth Quincy McElroy

Students Reinstated and Orators Chosen at State Univ

Fifteen students suspended for activities at the senior ball at the State University in Lawrence Kansas are reinstated five days before the term ends. Florence E Parrott of Clay Center is named senior class orator with Brown of Wichita as alternate. Also notes German ambassador transfer and a teething remedy advertisement.

The State University Lawrence, Kas University Sumel Florence E. Parrott Clay Center 3. & Brown Wichita

Local Mourns Preston Bass One of City’s Elders Dies

Preston Bass a 69 year old colored man died this morning at his home 514 Western avenue. A West Eighth street car conductor testified to alarm calls after the McKilahan fire then sent a second alarm from Topeks avenue to Clay street. Garrard has withdrawn nomination papers for city clerk but says he remains to be ready if the primary results void. F M Stonestreet the only colored candidate on the city ticket withdrew last evening after a prior bid for constable. He serves Justice Cheaney’s court and is a representative colored man. The ad for tickets to a hall tomorrow night is moving fast with Lamb’s and Kellam’s noted.

Preston Bass Western Avenue West Eighth Street McKilahan Topeks Avenue Clay Street Garrard F. M. Stonestreet Stonestreet

Market Report From March Wheat and Cattle Deliberations

The March market report notes firm wheat prices on dry weather and strong cables from Liverpool, Berlin and Paris with mixed receipts and slight declines later. Oats steady, hogs and lard firm on better yard prices, Kansas City bids higher for Texas and native cattle, while corn and oats show firmness with varied day lows and highs across futures.

Pradt Czrcase Liverpool Berlin Paris May Sts Cora Carrie Kansas City Texas Bourrer Eacs Journal Chicago Minneapolis Duluth Porte Kansas Oklahoma Lownon Bradytrey

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