Good Men Speak Two More Leading Business Men Favor the Pall Festival
Two additional prominent local businessmen declare support for the Pall Festival. Their endorsements join earlier advocates, highlighting broader community backing for the event.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1895
Page
5
Topeka Businessmen Rally for Festival Success
Local Topeka businessmen led by J K Mackia and others urge swift organization for next fall’s festival. They foresee big publicity, electric lights for hotels and streets, and coordinated efforts to attract crowds. Bank president P J Bonebrake supports a large event, hoping good crops enhance attendance and statewide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Mackia
Netional
Kindrie Lighim
Topeka
W. W. Macepeaker
Apdner and
Foll
Luere le Herdiy
Comtelbute
Sominthiae
Tipeka Ani
P. J. Bonebrake
Central National Bank
Hankin
Lins
Hunter
Keness Avenué
Primeuse and West Fall Night Minstrel Show Excites Crowd
A large audience at the Grandings night enjoyed Primeuse and Wee’s minstrels. The troupe’s size and lively opening drew praise. Standout musical numbers and a new red suit by a performer drew cheers, while some vulgar jokes were noted as drawbacks. Jared B. Mackin will perform at the Grand next Monday in Grimen Cellar Dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrae & Wee
George Wilson
West
Jared B. Mackin
Bearded Tramp Appears in Police Court
In court this morning a bearded tramp resembling OM Husa Hoey faced Judge Ferry. The man, who appeared slightly intoxicated, claimed a family connection when asked. Judge Ferry offered a $5 penalty after a brief exchange. William Barnes was taken into custody with Rogers near the river last night, marking a prior offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
George Ie
Ferry
Perry
Barnes
Will
Bell's Horses Fail to Sell in Atlanta Market
Bell went to Atlanta with a load of horses seven weeks ago and did not meet the expected buyers. He sold cheap horses easily but could not move the better quality stock. He kept four of the best ponies in stock while noting a strong southern demand for fancy horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Atlanta
Georgia
Bankers Identify to Cash Checks and Strange Tales
A Topeka bank teller recalls a string of odd identifications as customers seek funds. An Irishman, a farmer, and a stern woman each face delays awaiting proper ID, revealing quirky town banking habits and trust in cash handling. In Bucklin, Bennett Wheeler endures hospitality trials as trains fall behind, with hotel hostages and a terse note from a landlord shaping a humorous, if cautious, travel tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Hla
Bill Islmoat
Letter and loss shape Jim's guilt and mother's sorrow
A tale set in a small town recalls Jim's unspoken guilt after letters to his mother go unanswered. Readers witness a mother's heartbreak as she longs for a reply and her son returns home at dawn to grieve beside his mother's grave. The piece blends personal tragedy with reflections on duty, affection, and the cost of silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Dave
Aho
Lester
Hartte
Luvathst
Romling
Tor Ts Han
Jin
Siva Itanelf
Jim Aumesis
Hothschild
Paris
Gay
Tabulated Shawnee County Election Returns Revealed
Local tabulation presents election results for Shawnee County with voter totals by precinct. Names and districts appear amid garbled OCR text, highlighting key candidates and vote counts, including figures tied to Paseo Wesabe and Baltes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee County
Ex Senator Martin Sees Nothing in Kansas Election
Former senator Martin comments on Kansas election outcomes saying no clear result emerges as campaigns wrap up and observers note quiet returns. Local officials report routine voting patterns with no irregularities detected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Kansas
Prohibition and party shifts loom after Tuesday’s election
Ex United States Senator John Marin notes Republicans swept races nationwide with no clear money or policy shift. He predicts GOP gains persist next year unless Democratic stance changes. Local commentary questions whether Kansan, Kentucky, and nationwide voters align for or against prohibition as party lines shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baya
United States
John Marin
Saya
Tareday
Senate Martin
Pankl Keumeky
Moryiuod
Askea
Ajlyeo
Republica Earee
Mlaretach
Iettucky
Capeciuty
Neste Republicum
Dudge Lortou
Hun
Ldu Ketow
Sionday
Topeka Musicians and Shops Highlight Local Taste
In Topeka, residents are described as highly cultivated in musical tastes with frequent contact to the latest songs and instruments. Mr Rohr at 640 Kansas Avenue offers newly popular tunes like A Knecht at Pisy and Slager to the Gallery, with mandolins guitars and other instruments in stock. The Topeka’s Cash in Banens Avenue sells fresh meats and seafood as part of a thriving local commerce. Henry Wall Market at 559 Whe Standen Shorthand reboot and 639 Kansas Avenue is noted for practical echo and skilled shorthand work, while One Minute Headache Tablets are advertised by J K Jones, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biei~ Country Must Be Corred Wino Strictly Business Principles, Dad Do Botavem
Bank of Topeks
Amnle
Henderson
First National Bank
Topeka
Hoohr
Kansas Avenue
Hoes
Rohr
Banens Avenue
Seale
Henry Wall & It Market
Kensas Avenue
Women Equal Suffrage event draws 1,200 at Hawiittown meeting
A large audience attended a Monday night event celebrating the sixtieth birthday of the Equal Suffrage movement. Mrs Huntun led songs and readings while speakers, including Mrs Mary A. Cornelius and Mrs La, discussed women in law and medicine. The gathering raised funds to support a state suffrage meeting, with volunteers and political figures addressing the crowd and urging continued activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sansitton
Cady Stanton
Mra. Hiuntun
Dolewales
Larcha
J. Wilit Clewd
Mary A. Cornelius
Mre
Aire Lia
Thaenos
America
Dar
Mdrstand
Labelle
A. Mansfield
Laws
Hawke
Owsatato
Gomby
Kolinge
Eve Putla
Hun
Kotloge
Atternng Gence
Mra
Lille Ey Hourer
Wekvenay
Tek
Bey Moaron
Tudze
Int
Mold End
Thie
Bila W. Brows
Moen Tuether
Somalia
Eugene
Sirs
Margaret Hd McCarter
van Well Weitten
Mine Hertha & Lovewell
John
Wuiaad
Heelan
Mim Baum
Dana
Fisg
Thor
Toyots
Hib Cave
Thoms Jedertoo
Charley Hollites
Sunday Church Services Across City Churches
numerous congregations list sermon topics and service times Sunday including Heghei Lutheran Rev A E Wagner at 1 am Luther and the Reformation Grace Cathedral morning communion and 11 am sermon by Rev Cana Miner evening prayers at 4 pm Trev Canoe Minor biiciate at Church of the Cyrellian 3 40 pm and 7 30 pm Rev Irving Todd at Calvary missionary.
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Heghei Lutheran
A. E. Wagner
Grace Cathedral
A. Um
Cana Miner
Trev
Canoe Minor
Church of the Good Shepherd
Irving Todd
Calvary Missionary Piim
Hay
Chaplain Hill
Williamsburg
Sneiny
Chiec of Christ
Scientist
West Sixth Street
Saul Dansen Kins
First Society of Epirimnatists
Lincoln
Post Hall
East Sixth Street
G. L. Brooks
Elgin
Niste Epworth League
Jefferson Streat
Rodger Buss
Boy Slayers
Cosry
St John A Alk Church
Seventh
Topeka Arama
Owens
Feontes Chrieting Kodea
Furst Afeiesy Baptist Church
Fi Street
Gideon
D. J. Tatas
Abilene
Kan
United Srethern In Christ
Sabonth
Gie Madizon Streat
Baparek
First Congregational Church
Pistor
Hey
L Blakesley
Wilson
Rusphat
Mholubersor
Miss Townsley
Ty Millord
Mra
H. Foster
Mra. Fuser
Dlac
Choptaule Presbyterian
Eighth and
Topeka
Fo MeBicaken
Giafraw
Wesleyan Church
Third
Jefferson Streets
Sterpoon
ES Farrand
Theildren
Westminster
Allen Shaw Bush
Mission Center
T. B. Kirkpatrick
Pacior Suauvalde Congregational Church
W. BH. Holmes
P.m Viret Baptist Church
Thea M. Bickwan
Jaws
Echureh
Piret Iesbyteri Stilem
God
Charcn
Topeka Football Returns With City Interest Game
Topeka fans expect relief as a long-awaited football clash is set for Athlenie park this Saturday afternoon. Cooper Memorial College of Sterling will face the Kansas State University second eleven in a senior varsity substitute matchup drawing local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Messure
Athlenie Park
Kansas Stats University
Chas Benelt
Kanave
Wayland figures misreported crime totals spark public alarm
A Yale law professor’s crime statistic claim caused widespread concern as newspapers corrected an erroneous figure about the U.S. criminal population. The error stemmed from a reporter’s cipher addition, misrepresenting 200,650 as five million. The episode mirrors other familiar hoaxes and misdirections in letters and ads of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Yale Law School
St Paul
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