Waters Says Voters Used It As A Club
Captain Joseph G Waters asserts voters misused an unnamed instrument as a club in a dispute over influence and power within the community. He frames the act as coercive pressure affecting local decision making.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
5
Captain Joseph G Waters asserts voters misused an unnamed instrument as a club in a dispute over influence and power within the community. He frames the act as coercive pressure affecting local decision making.
A Kansas City era column recalls voters and politicians reacting to the defeat of the woman suffrage amendment. Joseph G Waters and others debate the election’s meaning, attributing changes in business sentiment to the outcome, while figures like James II King and Overmyer weigh in on party loyalty and regional results.
Eugene Ware, famed poet lawyer, chats with the Atchison Globe about bright times and a coming population surge in Kansas. He predicts Republican gains, a rising population in the UVulted Su, and a million new residents as the state enters a strong era while noting local politics and a reshaped state administration.
The Shawnee County grand jury meets after house-hunting delays at 415 Kansas Avenue. County Attorney conducts cross examinations while jurors hear about gambling rings and tavern operations. Sheriff Hickey and ex-commissioner Samuel Kerr named foreman, with jury members listed as Kerr Butler Beverly Grossing Snyder Scianergus Stewart Cue Beuchner Nolsweater AlJensen Hook Jones.
A preliminary gathering at the Academy of Science on Wednesday laid groundwork for a science society. Attendees from several city districts elected Dr F P Menninger as temporary chairman and formed a drafting committee to create a constitution and programs for the next meeting. Members invited all interested in science to join, with no regular dues, relying on voluntary contributions. The group planned a meeting to select officers and outline plans for the coming year with a focus on native plant displays in Shawnee county.
A serious charge arises as election judge reports the ballot box at Stova Pe is opened and votes for J City, a Populist candidate, allegedly swapped with an opponent’s votes. Republicans of Sente Fa accuse Judge Rinehart and the box operators of manipulating the box, while authorities condemn the tampering.
The deceased is W. dt Remly of North Topek. He was traveling from Tupeta to Aldersda county Wade to farm, driving one horse in two buggies and leading two. A horse kicked him in the head on the right side, injuring the skull. Coroner Batley suspects a broken neck from the blow. An inquest is held at Knight's morgue with B H Remly, son of the dead man, employed by Chicago Lumper company.
The secretary of Associated Charities invites friends to the Grif Gn office to transact business and promote winter work. Office hours are 10 to 12 a.m. Ross, Secretary, welcomes all who wish to participate.
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