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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1896

Page

5

Topeka Snap Shots Reflect Odd Easter Weather

A Topeka newspaper snapshot recounts scattered notes from Easter week. rain in the morning, belated spring vibes, and varied local items. Mentions Lt Governor Troutman billing, Hillman case likely to go to jur y, police chatter, and civic updates from Topeka like fairs and court matters.

Troutman Hillman Jaller Hopkins Topeka Tom Alderson McKinley Canton W. CG Edwarde Pawnee Irtersitee Nes Frank McGrah

Santa Fe workers seek nine hour week with Saturday holiday

Railroad employees in this city petition Santa Fe superintendent of machinery to switch from eight hour days with Saturday half holiday to nine hours per day for five days and a full holiday on Saturday. They aim for a 45 hour week with the extra hour offset by altered hours, betting on approval as traffic improves.

Frey Mansas Newa Santa Fe Hey Ripley Ahopa

Miner killed attempting to board Sante Fe train

Yesterday afternoon about 4 55 William Thompson a colored miner of thin build tried to jump onto the baggage car of Santa Fe train No 1 to steal a ride while the train moved rapidly. He missed his footing and was crushed under the wheels. Local ad copy follows for Peerless Steam Laundry promising mending and button sewing services.

Sante Fe Buxixgasa Rch St William Thompson

Removal of Police Commissioner Foster and Appoint ment of A K Rodgers

In Shawnee county politics Governor Morrill removed Police Commissioner Frank Foster and appointed A K Rodgers. The move signals factional battles between resubmission supporters and public order advocates, with Ellison backing the resubmissionists and Rodgers likely to influence the April 11 chief election. Controversy over spotters at disorderly houses and calls for enforcing all laws frame the upheaval.

Ola Elitvon A. K. Rodgers Frank Foster Morrill Poster Foster A. K Rodgers Cy Leland Shawnee County Frank Liligoo Police Gardiner Wilker- 02 Ellison Wilkerson Rodgers Charles K. Holliday Rolor Journal P. 1 Bonebrake Board of Police Commissioners

Strife in the Merry World Company Rife at Leavenworth

The Merry World company suffers internal strife as music director Schindler quits after a quarrel with manager Pstee in St Joseph the night before. He departed Leavenworth Wednesday night taking the music with him.

Merry World” Company Merry World Company Schindler Leavenworth Pstee St. Joseph

Ninth Street Opera House music and dancer cited in KC notice

The Ninth Street Opera House in Kansas City hosted a last evening orchestra led by Schindler who had played across the week. He was given two weeks notice Tuesday in St. Joseph for refusing to encore Misa Anole Reid, the dancer and high kicker. Miss Reid models flair by wrapping a rubber band around her skirts before handsprings. Lincoln Post Hall hosts Mrs Etta Seamon’s lecture with an orchestra Sunday night at 10c admission. Mary Leases Hamilton Hell tonight Christ or Cesar Hamilton Ball tonight.

Ninth Street Opera House Kansans City Schindler St. Joseph Misa Anole Reid Miss Reid Lincoln Post Hall

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