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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1894

Page

4

Halloween Night in Topeka Sparks Wild Pranks and Bell Ringing

A Topeka Halloween riot erupts with masked youths parading streets, ringing bells, and breaking norms. Witches, helmets, and horned figures fill the town as college students and locals join straw rides, cross-dressing antics, and festive mischief amid scattered vandalism and police chatter. A nose injury from a thrown stone mars a young woman, while two women in men’s attire traverse Kansas Avenue.

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Registration Frauds Doomed Chicago Vote Count Contested

Chicago faces alleged registration fraud in a 514 674 tally with Democratic henchmen arranging up to 1 000 fraudulent votes in the Twenty third ward. Colonies reportedly in saloons and cheap lodging houses across the city. Sixty five voters registered at a single ramshackle room. Officials estimate 5 000 to 6 000 registrations over two days illegal.

Callacd Chicago Election Commission

Turner Released After Bond and Hearing in Counterfeiting Case

Frank L. Turner released on bond after a grand jury failed to indict him on counterfeiting charges. Bond set at 1,000 with Milesham as commissioner, Turner waiving second hearing. Co-defendants Joseph Teter and Ray Hoffbines indicted and released on 2,000 bonds. Turner's mother-in-law Kate Baughman stands as surety. prior bond was 3,000. Also notes on local coal offerings and a library hall event tonight.

Frank L. Turner Turner United States Mileham Joseph Teter Ray Hoffbines Kate Baughman

Lewelling and Morrill Campaign Nears Election

In Kansas, Republican Chairman Cyrus Leland insists on a 25,000 to 40,000 plurality and criticizes alt statements. Populists stay quiet at headquarters as Topeka plans a large Saturday parade with speakers including Jerry Simpson and Morrill. Arkansas City Democrats urge voting for Lewelling to defeat Morrill, amid press friction with the Daily Traveler and Associated Press.

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Simpson to Visit Topeka Speeches Endorse Populists

Populist organizer M D Henderson says Jerry Simpson will visit Topeka arriving evening of the sd and speaking at Hamilton hall Saturday night. Simpson plans to speak in five towns in the county to help reduce the Republican majority despite limited chances of carrying the county.

Topeka

Pension day shifts to Monday due to election

The pension office pauses Sunday payouts for the state election and begins on Monday morning. Gov Glick notes many pensioners prepare vouchers Sunday and must return them. Some staff will vote, but Topeka operations will remain sufficient. The Southwestern Fuel Co offers Osage City coal with reliable delivery.

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Farland Concerns and Library Updates Reported

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Farland concerns and library items with unclear subjects. It references proceedings, names, and dates like March and various individuals, but the readable content is incomplete and non-specific.

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