Colored voters plan independent league on white party coats tails
A Topeka colored mass meeting at the courthouse with about seventy five men from Republican, Democratic and Populist camps discussed breaking from all parties to form an independent political league. W L Eagleson led the meeting urging action and accusing parties of neglecting black voters. Plans call for officer elections next Friday and a formal organization soon, with initial steps to influence city races, including possible black representation on the council and in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Part Ina
Court House
Republicana
Duga
W. L. Eagleson
Clemens
Pardas
Usso
Wm. Brooks
North Topeka
James H. Guy
W. & Grant
Papa
Esid
Andy Jordan
Colored Odd Fellowa Hall
Sam Radges Hobby Shoes and Clothes Spare Wardrobe
Sam Radges, a man who keeps sixteen pairs of shoes and rotates them not more than once every two weeks, explains the hobby as prudent economy. He also notes a large wardrobe for clothes, wearing the same outfit only after several days, and mocks flashy advertising. The piece mentions a New York cake powder and Dr Price’s Baking Powder winning top awards at fairs.
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Col
Sam Radcod
Radges
Jonenal
Topeka
Morrill Seeks Honorary Admission To St Ananias Club
Kansas Governor Morrill applies for membership in the St Ananias Club of Topeka, with two vacancies on the roster. The club recently admitted Federal Judge G. Foster and filled vacancies from Beal and Stringham. Other candidate for the last seat is H. Larimer or A Wagener. Electra Tonight, a Washburn student production aids those unable to attend previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausnias Club
Morrill
Kansas
Splkers
Uism
St. Ananiag Club
Toeka
St Ananias Club
G. Foster
GN. Beal
T. J. Stringham
Topeke
Larimer
Jail Deliveries Court Upheaval After City Arrests
Port Scott police rounded up thirty two tramps in a night sweep ending with the jail packed and authorities from Fort Scott to review the cases. The list of names includes Cullum Harris Schmidt Martin Morris and others as the town boomed with a sweeping closure of the jailbreak. Chief Wilkerson led the operation confirming all detainees at ten o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Scott
Wilkerson
Fort
Dea Cullum
Frank Harris
Thos. Schmidt
Jan Martin
Charles Morris
Toto van Hiss
Frank Rafferty
John Mace
Elmer Scott
P. Connor
August Berge
W. J. Rathburn
Pred SteeleJohn Noland
John Mall
Waller Appeal At Topeka Colored Mass Meeting
At a Topeka Kansas court house mass meeting colored citizens urged government action to free John L. Waller former U S consul in Madagascar from alleged court martial punishment and land concession dispute. They called on the United States to press France to restore Waller rights and property under international law.
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Court House
Drumhead
John L. Waller
United States
Tamative
Madagascar
Waller
Topeka
Kansas
John Waller
Clemens Publishes New Novel Sidney Stone the Anti Federal
Topeka writer G C Clemens begins serialized work in the Topeka Advocate titled Sidney Stone the Anti Federal a historical tale set before the U S Constitution. Clemens says it peeks at overlooked truths behind celebrated July 4 and February 22 heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
New Oxo
G. C. Clemens
Mr. Clemens
Sidney Stone
United States
Chief Decries Testimony in Maude Hain Disorderly House Case
Chief Wilkerson voiced frustration over the arrest of Maude Hain for a disorderly house on East Tenth street. He said numerous complaints preceded the arrest but witnesses yesterday swore they knew nothing of Mr Rain or the house and offered no convicting testimony. The piece notes rival claims about the World’s fair award to Dr Price's Baking Powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frople
Iain
Wilkerson
Maude Hain
East Tenth Street
Parham Stepson Suit Over Defrauded House Trust
Mrs. R A Parnham sues her stepson A S Parnham for 675 alleging misuse of affairs after divorce left him manager of property at 1119 Tyler street and west Sixth street. She claims about 650 of the sum was taken amid long standing financial entanglements. Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry advertised as travel option between Chicago and eastern resorts.
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A. Parnham
R A. Parnham
A. S. Parnham
Tyler Street
West Sixth Street
Anniouanis
Sastern
Lake Shore
Michigan
Chicago
P. Humphrey
T. P
Mainstreet
Kansas City
PLAN THAT FAILED. Deep Laid Scheme of About Eight Policemen Comes to Naught
A meticulously plotted plan by about eight police officers collapsed as authorities thwarted a purported scheme. Investigations focus on who organized the effort and how it unraveled, with officials outlining the timeline and aftermath for the public record.
Bankrupt Crap Shooters Fold Under Police Parade
A large craps game on the Santa Fe bridge end drew 25 colored boys and 10 white tramps. Undersheriff Wilkerson and deputies staged a four-pronged capture plan but found no game, as players scattered. Button Harper cashed out about $6 and seized knives, ending the spree by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Bridge
Tom Wilkerson
Ewing
Pinkston
Kansas Avenue
John Gardiner
Santa Fe
Narry
Portis
Button Harper
Mr. Wilkerson
Stoppped Trolley Cars Warn Violent Mischief in Oakland
Street Railway company sought arrest of Reese Van Sant after a wire was hurled across overhead trolley lines in Oakland. The act created a dead circuit, stopping all cars from Garfield Park to Washburn College, with the suspect alleged to act in mischief.
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C. C. Baker
Reese van Sant
Oakland
Ines
van Sant
Garfield Park
Washburn College
Astend
Torbett Company to Perform in Topeka at Hamilton Hall
One of the year’s top musical events is planned for Topeka as Ollie Torbett’s company lays a concert at Hamilton Hall next Wednesday evening. Miss Torbett’s violinist skill has drawn praise and she leads a company of notable performers Rudolf von Scarpa and the Lutteman sextette are renowned in Europe and America. Topeka audiences can hear them tomorrow, admission fifty cents, tickets at Kellam’s. Also noted is a New York Baking Powder Company claim to a World's Fair award, with Dr Price’s praised for purity strength and wholesomeness.
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New York
Dr. Price
Chicago
le Bard
Topeka
Torbett
Hamilton Hall
Ollie Torbett
Rudolf von Scarpa Ee
Lutteman
Europe
America
Kellam
Griffiths Faust At the Grand Wednesday And Thursday
Griffiths star in Faust as Mephisto at the Grand on Wednesday and Thursday. Audiences praise his acting and appearance shaping the character with strong voice and build. Scenic effects announced as superior and historically closer, with next week's promises of The Black Crook and Temperance Town. Electra is noted tonight with a Grecian chorus and striking scenery pleasing the audience.
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Kansas City Times
Griffith
Charles Hoyt
Big Police Docket Tallies White, Colored Miscreants in City
A large police docket lists numerous arrests and fines from last night. Several individuals including Ellis, H C Brown, Andy Bond, J Campbell, Andy Jordan, Ella Harris, Lucas Cox, Cora Cox, Ed Hudson, Cora Hinkley, J L Johnson, Nellis Lewis, Brigham You, Nannie Vickery, HH Mahan face fines mostly at ten dollars or more. Johnson and You to be tried tomorrow. Sensible folks doubt a New York Baking Powder World's Fair claim while Dr Price’s wins.
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Ellis
East Third Street
H.C Brown
Andy Bond
J. Campbell
Andy Jordan
Ella Harris
Lucas
Cora Cox
Ed Hudson
Cora Hinkley
J. L. Johnson
Nellis Lewis
Johnson
Brigham You
Nannie Vickery
Brigham
Mr. Vickery
Mahan
Madison Street
Topeka Snap Shots Reflect Quiet City News
Prayers for rain continue as George R Peck visits Topeka. Local court actions include the Matson murder revival, McGrath-Lyttle jury discharge, and a Call damage suit note. District court openings, political meetings, and civil service exams loom.
Colored youth George Willis arrested for suspected jailbreak flight
A 16 year old colored man named George Willis was arrested by Under Sheriff Tom Wilkerson on suspicion of being a fugitive. Described as over six feet tall with a facial scar, he wore ill fitting patent leather shoes cut to fit, and his toes protruded. He was jailed on general principles.
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George Willis
Sherif
Tom Wilkerson
Willis
Oldest of the Family Drowned in Pleasant Harbor
A double drowning near Halifax in Pleasant Harbor leaves Lewis Hillyea 15 and William Borgal 20 dead after their boat was found smashed in breakwaters on a shooting trip. Hillyea, son of a family of nineteen, was the sole support.
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Haifax
N.S
Pleasant Harbor
Lewis Hillyea
Wm. Borgal
Hillyea
Increased Net Earnings Report For Gulf Road
Receiver Frank Trumball files a district court report for the year ending December 31, 1893. Cash receipts reach 3,853,373.60 with disbursements of 5.52. beginning balance 258,470.16. Net earnings rise 155,511 despite declines from 1890. Advert shows Peerless Steam Laundry at 114 West Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver & Gulfs
Denver
Frank Trumball
Gulf Road
United States District Court
West Eighth Airers
A Piano's Power Revealed by a Broken Instrument
An anecdote from Demorest's Magazine describes the astonishing force inside a tuned piano. A pianist collapses as the strong frame and strings unleash destructive energy during a dramatic finale, leaving wreckage where a grand piano stood.
Hypnotism at the Aquarium Sparks London Debate
London watches a hypnotist at the aquarium claim to trance a subject for a week with no food and no awareness, suggesting the state could be extended almost indefinitely. Humorous critics joke about shipping travel-averse people by hypnosis, labeling journeys on the subject’s back. The piece mentions Seasickness, unemployment, and rejected lovers as potential beneficiaries of dreamless sleep.
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London
Aquarium
Mfe
New York
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Sam Radges
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Washburn
Fort Scott
Electra
George R Peck
Henry Wattergon
Matson
Nevels
McGrath-Lyttle
C. J. Dobbs
Call
Hughes
Democratic Flambeau Club
Democratic City
Civil Service
Government Building
Laura Sponge
District Court
John Sponge
M.T. Campbell
C. F. Kendall
Frank Neilly
Jas. Hayes
George Williams
Library Hall
EB Merriam
Nick Childs
Frank Long
W. A. DeMoss
Nick
Free Presbyterian Church
Justice Chesney
Hhis
McKee Rankin Company
St Joseph
Atchison
Tom McNeal
Honora
Iris
Quinton Heights
Kansas Socratic Flambeau Club
Kansas Ave
J. E Seamer
Peerles
Auerbach & Guettel
C. C. Deamer
Stevenson & Co
Geo. Kelly
Kron & Linda
Son & Co
Jackson St
Telephone
Polk Sts
Moeser Ice Manufacturing Co
Second
Polk St
Fins Parla Square
Demorest
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