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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1895
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an event linked to a person named Allene, with unclear surrounding details. The text hints at a small gathering or ceremony and mentions the time as unspecified. No definite date or location is readable.
Mrs CW Rippey of Severance Kansas plans to attend the Eureka state suffrage meeting after visiting Topeka. The article recalls 1883 when Rippey and Frances Willard were refused seats at New York conference, with delegates denied admission and surveys of gender roles in church finance.
A Topeka discussion on a weeklong festival gains support from W T Crosby and George Stansfield with calls for a new, novel spectacle to attract residents and visitors. Critics are urged to back the plan, work ahead six months, and ensure active organization for success. The group stresses funding and broad participation to boost local interest and tourism.
Mr William Hunter writes about trolley cars for a potential electrical carnival during the festival. Patten argues high costs make motorized cars impractical, suggesting open trailers or non motorized displays with a cable system. The plan envisions illumination via winded motors or red flame and invites public ideas while noting other cities used horse-drawn floats. Also mentions Governor Morrill's requisition for county treasurer Eugene Rallicouty’s arrest and a local schedule including college game and watches for sale.
The Kansas Million club train arrives in Chicago and exhibits are displayed at Battery D. J Culline of Topeka leads the show with squash, melons, pumpkins, apples, grains, grasses and seeds arranged in artistic displays. Admission is free for about a week before items go to Mayor Swift. A mass meeting with Ku Klux orators is planned at Central Musical on December 3 with prominent speakers.
Fragmentary report details Saline county officials discussion of irrigation policy and potential ballot measures. Mentions Gaines Topeka visits, state superintendent, and proposed funding changes with a forecast of substantial majorities next year amid local agricultural concerns.
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