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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1897

Page

5

Bitterness at Troy Great Leader meddles in county politics

A fragmented report from Donipban County Florida describes Solomon of Atchison attorney for the Populist central committee, and Leland charged with obstruction as a court fight over placing the Populists on ballots dominates election day. The piece notes alleged interference by Republican supporters, crowd behavior, and critical quotes from J. W. Leedy urging democracy against wealth influence.

Solomon Atchison Central Supreme Court Harry Friggs Center Township Kamed Populllus Tim Byards Lafond Terap Bitinke Tit Geelwion Bruce Amissouri Leland Pine Cy Leland Neuraes Danian Cmate Uy Lelagd Guetarid Danete Pilities Syranos Feima Viloe Tetond Rommeinisonts Iy Ultrred Chetty Topvka Cecil

Gov Lewdy Answers Tribune Questions on Nation’s Strength

Governor Lewdy responds to Chicago Tribune queries about how to strengthen the nation and improve citizen usefulness in government. The exchange touches on public service, national resilience, and the role of leaders under current conditions.

Chicago Tribune Lewdy Wrymors Tribune

Webb McNall on Politics Urges Unity In Reform Forces

Webb McNall argues reform factions must stand together in off years and in elections. He stresses honest fair collaboration, warns against favor trading in absence of issues, and predicts a three party fusion opposing the Republicans in future campaigns.

Webb M'Nall Webb McNall Republican Party Tle Heine Hosgish Bit Teesth Campilon

Want Wheldon Released From Prohibition Jail Term

Ben Wheldon of Impora, a Chak city chief and former druggist, was convicted of violating the prohibitory law and sentenced to a F200 fine and 60 days in jail. Governor Leedy refused to intervene or grant a pardon despite petitions from Emport citizens. The case, tied to Lyon county, drew condemnation at an Emport temperance meeting, with the governor standing by the sentence.

Ben Wheldon Impora Chak City Leedy Mim Wheldon Lyon County Supreme Court Judey Reniolph Tate” Peritings Peturn

Interior of State House Dome to cost 18000 dollars

Bids averaged about 18000 dollars to finish interior of the State House dome. Contracts let by the executive council will fund removal of the obstructing ding and complete the dome to the second floor with marble wainscoting and other improvements in Topeka.

State House Courcil Alleche Ono Topeka Duker and Sullivan Periah, Martin & Co Goung Chu Weels

Reduction of grain rates in Kansas discussed

The Populist state board of railroad commissioners, with Santa Fe President Ripley, debated effects of grain rate reductions. Galveston export dealers plan to exploit lower Gulf rates on corn and wheat, likely benefiting Kansas producers while railroads bear the loss. The case tests whether farmers or grain shippers profit from the cut. The Supreme Court upheld a three year sentence for Bussey of Winfield in an abduction case, with Attorney General Boyle proceeding in Pittsburg.

Gulf Kansas State Board of Railroad Suinimvioners Present Ripley Santa Fe Ripley Galveston Chicago Bussey Winteld Augusta Butler County Kansas City Supreme Court District Court

Reinstating Mint Owners Charged With Violating New Law

The case draws state attention as southeastern Kansas workers face threats to company stores and earnings sharing through Wirefeh. The Attorney General will probe coal screening rate violations. The Kansas Supreme Court refused an injunction in the Ford county county clerk salary dispute involving George Lawrence and J K Leigh, upholding the de facto status of Lehdeigh.

Nerip Karneas Am Wirefeh Lehdigh Supreme Court George 3 Lawrence Ford County J. K. Leigh Mite Leldich

Butterworth Patents Official Report on Illness in Nevada

Cleveland Nev March 11 Commissioner of Patents Bendiin Butterworth lies ill at the Hotton Men hotel with pneumonia. Dr J Kent Saunters says Butterworth is slightly better and that his condition shows strong hopes for eventual recovery.

Cleveland Nev Bendiin F. Butterworth Hotton- Men J. Kent Saunters Hutterworth

Foraker Faces Gossip Amid Senatorial Question

The Ohio State Journal report from Craninnat Sass notes a meeting in Columbus between Senator Foraker and L. Deuvte over the senatorial issue. Foraker denies intent to quarrel with press inquiries, says he will not be dragged into every controversy and demands caution to protect his name. The Republican party aims to handle the matter without outside dictation and seeks public confidence.

Columbus Ohio State Craninnat Sass Joba! Palition Harnes Foraker Wan Eam State Journal Kure Sendier Beate Tournal Fatis Nume Mir Jorthos Romibliein

Grain for Europe ships to depart in weeks

Twenty steamers are at port or ordered to Wad grain for European ports. Most of the grain will be shipped within the next few weeks. Ships carry wheat and corn worth millions. shipments this year reach high numbers, while export petroleum remains robust with a large gain over last year.

Philadephia

Telephone Exchange Moves to Third Floor Expansion

The telephone exchange will move into the building’s third floor to gain space for 16 more subscribers, bringing total capacity to 5 percent. The old switchboard will be repaired and sent to Leavenworth. A lunch room for the Hallo girls is noted, while a phonograph concert linked Topeka and Missouri audiences accompanied a talk by John F. Mutynne.

Leavenworth Butler Kowec John FR. Mutynne Butle Bane Teanemnitter Georg Bayless Topeka Missouri

Croker at Hot Springs Health Visit

A band of Tammany Sachems led by Richard Croker Rudolph Gugsenheim Thomas Grady and others arrived at Hesith Resort Hot Springs Virginia. Croker appears well despite recent illness and will stay to recover his health with his family joining next week. Olof Exbere, a merchant tailor, is listed in address.

Hesith Resort Hot Springs Richard Croker Rudolph Gugsenheim Thomas Grady Ask Hird Gardiner Miles O Brien Tarmmuny Hall Mr. Croker Olof Exbere Kansas Avenue

Judge Rules Clarkson Rate Sheet Violates Anti-Trust Law

In district court Judge Hazen denied Harrison Clarkson’s bid to stop Insurance Commissioner McNall from revoking licenses of firms using Clarkson’s rate sheet. The judge found Clarkson’s Rate Book may violate Kansas anti trust law, allowing revocation and competition risks. The decision upholds the anti-trust act as applicable to the rate sheet.

Harrison Clarkson Insurance Kansas Hazen Mr. Clarkson McNall Clarkson McNeil McNai Chickson Katisas Qubactibe Karisi Sult Biselt Ain Busites Trowbie Judie Hagen Wheatlon Jude Hagin Cherkson Wikwatters Ney Wilsnerad Judee Hazen Fanaraque Beine Wrensful McNitt Jenge Haagen Hasen

Wages Cut in Cotton Industry Under New Agreement

Reported move by cotton manufacturers to reduce wages across the board under a special committee of the Manufacturers’ Association. The proposal aims to curb running overtime and hopes for a national labor hours law, with some factions opposing the cut as harming efficiency and inviting more competition from mills in other states.

FU River Acecsation South

How to Cure Billoum Colic and Related Remedies

A testimonial extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy curing weeks of billious colic and stomach pains. It notes the product sold by druggists and references remedies like Cascarets for constipation while mentioning a Bicycle Signal Corps meeting and its upcoming gathering at Watts shoe store.

Chamberlain FE. Butler Fairhaven Con Colle van Ward Sue Drugeista Bicycle Signal Corps Bicycle Giant Corps Watts

Ice Bound Whalers Aid Sought By Congress

In San Francisco a concerted effort forms to aid 200 whalers stranded by Arctic ice. California lawmakers urge the Navy to dispatch a relief vessel and supplies. The Cull offers provisioning and readers contribute funds. private ships are considered if a government craft is unavailable. Provisions may reach survivors by reindeer overland to Point Barrow if weather permits.

San Francisco Maade Arctic California Congress Secretary of the Navy Point Barrow Chamber of Romuneros

The Girl from Paris at Crawford theater Topeka season

The Topeka program notes that The Girl from Paris will visit Crawford theater with a top New York cast and halting melodies praised by critics as a major Melodramatic production. The act features bright comedy, elaborate costumes, and stage effects retained from last year’s New York presentation.

Paris Crawford Theater Tonjelt Topeka Herd Sauvre Ubec New York Zane New York City Crayford Theater Joe Flynn Nap Ale Star Redpath Girl Concert Company Cenchord Theater

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Fire in the Opera House Sparks Matinee Panic

A fire broke out during a matinee at the Opera House causing crowding and fear of panic. Women and children fled as flames and smoke spread along balconies. containment was aided by fire crews and a quick evacuation. Damages are described as limited, with no serious injuries reported. The incident prompted a political headquarters meeting note and a local laundry advertisement follows.

OPEMA Aid Vie Wetemuk Gettiaie Chgckinl Ure Aryinstedt

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