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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1894
Page
5
Local readers reported thousands of people viewed the bulletin notices last night. Community response highlighted strong ties as residents followed the listings for upcoming events and announcements across the city.
A massive Topeka turnout filled streets last night to view BraveJoannac's illuminated canvas displaying Kansas avenue election returns. The crowd, likely 5 000 to 6 000 strong, packed the area near the Bratz Jocunat office as bulletins streamed in via telegraph. Senator Willem Steene led readings from the Ideal room while Clerk Charles McQuire decoded district results, and the crowd cheered the late night display.
Topeka last night saw record numbers out after midnight with many intoxicated. Street fights erupted including a clash near East Eighth Street while a heavy mix of belligerent youths and toughs challenged police. Officers restrained several individuals as crowds filled saloons and drugstores. the city faced a taxed liquor supply as early hours brought continued disorder.
Mr A L Williams sold a $50 county race bet to Hank Chamberlain for 10 dollars after predicting Republican wins per Benster Sterne. Mrs Williams later confronted him at the party headquarters, joking that she has lost more than she gained as Williams laughed at the outcome.
Arthur Geregeo Surt, a discharged Premsturers sergeant in Battery 3, was seriously injured when a cannon misfire during a celebration for a Republican victory. He suffered a shattered jaw, neck and face injuries, with one eye likely lost. Fellow workers Thomas Dick and Frank Ross were also hurt by debris or blows as crowds gathered near the Capitol.
In police court this morning several cases surfaced amid election fervor. Jerry Donovan pleaded guilty to stealing from a clothing store on Kansav avenue and paid a $20 fine. Joseph Leland, denying drunkenness, was fined $10 after an silent plea and public remonstrations. Tony Olsen admitted driving while intoxicated and paid $3. Thomas Barnes, repeatedly troublesome, received a $50 fine with 24 hours’ suspended sentence. Thomas Collins, also drunk, was fined. Mary Wade faced a withdrawn charge for stealing a watch and was dismissed. Patrick McAndrews bore a facial injury from an alleged incident with John Deligreen. both were arrested, Daligreen pleaded guilty and paid $10 for disturbing the peace. Patrick was discharged.
A crowd at the Populist league on East Eighth Street staged a small riot this morning as Wahburners forced their way in shouting for Lewelling and Morrill. Police intervened to eject the troublemakers who struck and injured several attendees.
Local notice reports a revival led by Rev. Frank Mallory at the Third Cortian church, with songs from pupils of Mire. Barabini and a bouquet of roses among floral tributes. Also mentions Peter Nelson in ill health at Christ hospital and a timber accident injuring Gail Schultz's head.
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