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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

Page

5

All Bryan Men Predict Fusion Next Year

All Bryan men. National Committeeman Johnson argues fusion in the coming year as the trend nationwide. He criticizes corporate influence, praises Populist and Democratic unity, and foresees a broad coalition including Silver Republicans, aiming for currency reform, anti tariff and rail magnate resistance, and government by the people.

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Topeka Theater Scene Lists Mixed Dramatic Offerings

Local drama news covers West tour results and Topeka shows at the Grand Opera House and Crawford theater. Plays include My Friend Prom Thala and Uncle Tom's Cabin with varied prices, while additional acts like McGinty de Spar and Eadie Fay style acts are slated alongside sales of tickets at nearby stores.

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Dividing The Republicans Face Open State Battle

A divided Kansas Republican scene looms as party leaders debate tactics for 1896. The central committee's plan is questioned amid calls for a full Topeka meeting to curb an entrenched executive board and unite anti Democratic forces.

Republican State Central Committee

Finesse and deception in marriage use explained

The passage discusses a wife’s claim to cultivate finesse to influence her husband’s health and habits. It alleges secretly substituting Postum Cereal Coffee for coffee to reduce stimulant effects, improving his health while concealing the change. The text frames this as planned manipulation for his good, noting the difficulty of revealing the tactic.

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Open letter denouncing party bosses and control in Kansas

A speaker accuses the Republican Party apparatus in Kansas of bossism. He claims thirty committee members outside the executive circle have no voice in campaigns and urge an end to boss-led control to restore party integrity and leadership. He vows Republicans will not endure the Leeland Simp Crum Lilstow Brown banner again.

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Atwood's Pull Reshapes Leavenworth Police Board

In Leavenworth Governor Leedy backed a reorganization after a conference with Atwood and others. J W Davie became police chairman, his wife joined as matron of the 160 jail, while Herefried and Freeting faced changes as the board shifted to Democratic control. The weeklong hiring spree and 36000 payroll prompted scrutiny and a governor led reorganization.

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Republicans of the Sixth Eye on George H. Case

Republicans in the Sixth district recall past battles with George H. Case and oppose his gubernatorial bid. They say Case cannot win and fear he would trade favors for support, recalling his 1940s rivalry with Humphrey and the 1950s shift to secure positions like warden.

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Wichita Police Board Rivalry Spurs Governor Session

Rafe Cone and Levelling faction oppose Wichita Police Board members. George Spencer met Governor Lenny after which the governor signaled understanding of Sedrick county issues. Spencer claims Lewelling and Cone seek to divide the city and gain party recruits while asserting Wichita enjoys open business policy and no grounds for complaint. Local business leaders reportedly back broad policy.

Police Board Rafe Cone Wichita Tallmond Levelling Cone George Spencer Lenny Spencer Sedrick SogHty Welion Agaiiet Lewelling

Where Money Is Wasted Consolidating Country Schools

State Superintendent Stryker argues country schools waste funds. recommends consolidating districts, reducing numbers, and transporting needy students. Proposes a state levy to offset eight months of schooling in districts with at least 20 pupils, higher teacher qualifications, and tighter term standards.

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Rural schools seek higher standards and united support

The text argues for raising educational and professional requirements for rural teachers. It notes progress due to some allies of education but laments incomplete unity to demand key reforms. It mentions housing, garden, pay, and making teaching a life business as essential factors. Mr Stryker invites suggestions and values both critics and supporters of the plan.

Friends of Education Stryker

Campbell Predicts Republican Victory and Fusion Gains

Falkoad Commissioner William Campbell agrees with Kansas City Congressman Peters that Republicans will win the national campaign. He says Tammany has turned against Bryas and the Democratic party will endorse the gold standard. Campbell forecasts Populist nonfusion, a McKinney president, and a nationwide GOP carry. In Kansas he expects complete fusion leading to a Populist victory.

Falkoad William Campbell Shars MS. Peters Kansas City McKinney Campbell Tammany Bryas Kansas

FIELDOTS RUN AWAY. Chicago Nov 10

Residents of Buena Park spotted a chubby infant on Lake Michigan beach at sunset and learned the two year old daughter of Eugene Field and eight year old son of the Hott had run away from home that morning. A long search followed to locate the children and return them to the Field home.

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Greater New York Election Expenses Named in Report

Randolph Guzgenheimer, elected president of the Greater New York party, reports expenses totaling 7270 for the recent campaign. Of this sum 5000 went to the campaign fund of tammony hall and the rest covered rent meetings printing postage and carriage hire. Edward Dever of the Wise party faces counts over expenses and Wardwell, Prohibition mayoral candidate, notes spending 387 with 386 contributed to the committee fund and the rest on advertising.

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Manter Deemed Insane in Topeka Probate Case

Fred Manter, once linked to Wells-Purgaxpress in Topeka, was found insane in probate court and sent to an asylum. He had worked for Wells-Fargo in Chicago, health declined, and relatives in Topeka hosted him briefly. He showed violence at times.

Fred Manter Wells-Purgaxpress Topeka Manter Wells-Farigo Chicago Irtt

Two Joint Cases Dismissed In District Court

Two cases against joientists in the district court were dismissed after Dee Wilkerson, the prosecuting witness, failed to appear in Tepeka. The withdrawn actions involved ex-Policeman Art Well-Men and James Crow and the suit against Sheep Lyte Robert Stone, administrator of Truman Bulls estate. Stone has opened his stock of pictures and frames for sale at retail, and all items will be sold at once regardless of cost.

Dee Wilkerson James Crow Robert Stone Trumbulls Estate

Yukon Company Forming to Link Rail and Steam to Yukon Gold

A Seattle based Yukon Company plans a grand transport system to the Yukon Gold Basin. President Andrew F. Burleigh announced a contract for 14 model river steamers, 2 barges and two tow lines with Moran Brothers of Seattle. The project includes a rail tow across the Chilkoot pass to Port William then a river steamers link to the Alaska coast. Headquarters are in Seattle and capital stock is 450,000. The venture merges sea and rail routes to open the Yukon trade next spring.

Seattle Witeh Yukon Yukon Gold Yukin Company Andrew F. Burleigh Moran Hrotiers St. Michael Tortow Michael Chilkoot Pass Dulton Trail Nukon

Wales new cutter ordered for Prince of Wales

The Hendersons secured an order for a racing cutter to replace the Britsnota Glasgow for the Prince of Wales. Designs by Gorrie i. W mtc 1. The vessel, named after Bong, the cutter of the Poke of Abritell, nephew of the King of Traly, will be built with Captain Carter aboard.

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Fresco the Dome debate spurs $2000 contract plan

The Executive Council decided to authorize spending two thousand dollars for frescoing the dome interior. A contract will not be issued soon as council discussions focus on representativity and procedure. Members touring Kansas City observed the proposed work and will visit the site during other business trips to review the project.

Kansas City Miecottneli

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