05 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1895
Page
1
Local voters debate sheriff race and county officers with Kepley and Burdge claiming majorities. Colored voters split, with Kepley supporters active in Second ward and Burdge backers confident in Fourth ward. Polling roughs shown as leaders tour precincts amid light turnout estimates and expected margins. observers foresee a close result in a tense political scramble.
Voter activity surged as polling opened with reports of large turnout. Banige appears to command most votes while Kopley trails. Lt Governor Troutman notes Ivy Vote split near Potwin and Burge. Polling places reported routine security and registration figures by ward, with Burdge supporters predicting favorable margins.
A Washington special reports that leading Republicans declare the national committee will not change the chair between now and the national convention. The plan includes ruling out any motion to oust the chairman, with unanimous agreement to reject attempts from Indiana Republicans to advance such change.
Details of a marriage settlement are arranged in New York on November 3. Parties directly involved are Consuelo Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt heirs at address on the Seventy-second Street. The yearly income settled on the daughter is set to exceed $150,000.
A Washington dispatch warns of a cold wave with temperatures near twenty five degrees and snow possible tonight into Wednesday. In the district court the Capitel Ironworks seeks $50,921 from Henry Bennett tied to an 1803 contract to build a sanatorium building. bondsmen face judgment and interest from 1804. Breidenthal predicts Kansas election turnout near 250 thousand.
New York reports show voters facing a blanket ballot and unfamiliar procedures as polls open at 6 AM. Officials note steady turnout with no disturbances, while observers describe a calmer scene than expected in the city and surrounding areas. Weather is fair, aiding an expected robust participation despite complexities.
Kansas election dispatch notes strong Republican leads for chief justice and state offices with interest highest in Atchison Olathe Leavenworth Wichita and Emporia. Reports indicate varying turnout with weather mild and wind, some counties predicting large votes while others show light participation. Lieutenant Governor Treutman reports enthusiastic campaigns in Crawford Osage and Harvey counties predicting decisive GOP wins in judiciary and state races.
Nov 5 in Kentucky reports a busy political day with fair weather and multiple voting precincts. A long ballot lists 225 names for state and municipal offices while widows with school age children may vote for school trustees. turnout grows before polls close at 4 pm and results are counted late. The Fifth legislative district nomination faces surprise withdrawal by the candidate, shaking party balance.
Rumors of a shortage at the Postoffice spread this afternoon. Postmaster Arnold confirms a shortage and says the amount will not be made public now. G M Sutton and W E Cochran, rectors from St Louis, are reviewing the money order and registry books to verify the shortage. Two employees are absent, one ill and another on vacation. The issue is expected to be resolved by evening.
The Great Northern strike threat grows with potential general action among AKt U men by tomorrow. Engineer William Best, hailed as Hinckley fire hero at West Superior, is discharged amid dispute. Best led the AHL grievance committee and faced discharge for those reasons.
News arrives that James Taylor, a traveling man previously in Topeka, died last night at Spring Geld. Henry Taylor of 7% West Sixth Street relayed the message and plans to recover the body. funeral arrangements pending.
Marshall’s head re elected local officers. Secretary George M Sewart to make annual report tonight. James Groves age 50 and Mary E Frederick age 40 granted license to wed. Both residents of To ad previously married. August Hines colored ordered his last night election and fits city prison. Police remove noisy disturbance near Fourth Street Thauses avenue. Barber Cook involved in altercation. Watch and $217 deposited for appearance. Webber discharged after police court hearing for crossing incident cited as mill offense.
Kalispell Montana reports a failed plan to wreck a westbound Great Northern passenger train. A torch set a bridge ablaze. crews halted the train on the bridge. A $100 reward from Great Northern and $500 from Guy Rickards were offered. Ray Goodwin and others were arrested as strikers voted to strike at 1 pm, though many employees remained on duty.
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