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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1894

Page

3

K U Athletic Election Sparks Campus Drama

In Lawrence Kansas the KU student body staged an exciting election for the board of directors of the Athletic association. Two rival tickets, one faculty backed, produced a split result with three members on the faculty side and four on the rival slate. The contest culminated after late counting, highlighting a tense campus political clash.

Vietorious Lawrence Bunses University Berh Bart Beta Teket Hector Cowan E. Steinberger Lawrence Chamberlain James Kelsey Warren Pope Clyde Wilson H. Maxwell Irving Hill J. P. Cheadie J. B. Cracraft Hugh Meanue Association

Populist State Ticket Filed On Topeka Ballot

The Initiative and Referendum league filed its state ticket with the secretary of state. W. H. Bennington, Asa Bunn, and C H Black lead the slate, including Cyrus Connie for governor and Fred Anthony for secretary of state. The ticket, called The Populist State Ticket, aims to draw about 5,000 votes and opens campaigning in Topeka next week. Local reaction from Annie L Diggs suggests voters tire of the current campaign tactics.

Initiative and Referendum League W. H. Bennington Asa Bunn C H. Black Fallowe Topeka Cyrus Connie Topeka M. A. Pratt Wichita Neutentant Alex Young Pittsburg HA. White Augusta Eral T. Cherry Parsons Fred Anthony Leavenworth Etta Semple Ottawa W. 8. Bennington White Atlorney General People’s Baljou Ben Henderson Henderson Feld Breidenthal Jorena Gaines Annie L Diggs Pete Kline

Riley's New Book Armazindy Termed in Affects of Travel

Whitcomb Riley and Dr Hays spent weeks in Tennessee and North Carolina reporting hospitable mountain people who address strangers as Bud and who cling to unwritten laws. Riley plans to return to Indianapolis to publish Armazindy a dialect tale. Also notes victims of a Florida hurricane wreck washed ashore with many more corpses expected and a denial of criminal prosecutions against Pete Kline Nels Acers and J F Lega by Attorney General Little.

Araiaindy IpiaNaPonis Ind James Whitcomb Riley Hays Tennessee North Carolina Bud Mountaineers Indianapolis Fla Key Weet Ifty Ker West Little Kiine Legate Pete Kline Nels Acers J. F. Lega

Refused Complaint In Assault Case Involving Stranded Stranger

A disfigured, cautioned man lacking a name accused a man named Gaton of assault, but County Attorney Safford refused to file without witnesses. The incident followed the stranger claiming drunkenness at eight and multiple blows with a neck yoke. Robert H. Fleming Dena, a longtime rail and transportation figure, died today in Prescott.

Safford Robert H. Fleming Carcaco Rock Jood Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul West Prescott & Co West Eighth Street D. Holmes

Nebraska Secretary Rejects Bolters Ticket in Democratic Contest

Brecons Oct 4 Secretary of State Allen ruled in the Democratic ticket contest that the bolters’ slate cannot be listed on the official ballot. The decision cites a single call for a Democratic convention and states no legally regular bolters’ convention existed. Ex-State Chairman Martin’s protest will be heard Monday with possible court appeal. Judge Shilling noted administration support and the fusion convention call and proceedings.

Nebraska of State Bolters Brecons Allen Martin Settler Goless Shilling Administration Sudh

Blakely Taylor Case Heads to November Term

Judge Crozier of Leavenworth sought a supreme court writ to block Joseph Blakely from taking the Leavenworth county treasurer’s office. The court refused the writ but advanced the appeal. The dispute centers on the Australian ballot law and whether a voter’s mark at any non square location can be counted. A tie between Blakely and Democrat John F. Taylor led to a series of rulings before Taylor ultimately won. Blakely was set to assume office next Tuesday as treasurer.

Supreme Court Superwdens Crozier Leavenworth Joseph Blakeley Hlakely John F. Taylor Taylor Groweh Blakely Upoon District Court W. Gifoop Lo Baker W. A. Porter Robert Crozier Thomas P. Fenlon J. H. Awwouod L. B E. Wheat

Editor Slaps Politician in Denver Street Altercation

Denver Oct. 4 Joseph Williams chairman of the Republican county committee armed with a heavy club confronted Wort Stapleton managing editor of the Republican on the street. Williams allegedly struck at Stapleton, who resisted and held his arm until a police officer arrived to arrest Williams on a charge of creating a disturbance.

Denver Edpleton

Curtis-Sam i of Pozen company members recount alleged misconduct

Six of the M. B Curtis Sami theatrical company left Pozen claiming grievances against star M. B Curtis. They accuse unkind actions, naming Ben Stern, Al Deltwyn, William Weaver, W C Le Tort, Esther Moore and others as part of their grievances.

M. HB. Curtis Company New York M. B Curtis Sami Posen Ben Stern al Deltwyn William Weaver W.C. le Tort Esther Moore

Freight wreck near Maithfield claims three lives

A Frisco freight train left the track at Maithfield Missouri at 1:15 this morning. The engine and twelve cars derailed. Fireman Mike Ketchum and two others from Monett were killed. No additional injuries reported.

Priste Maithfield Neopusaa Kaus Uf & Frisco Mnithfield Mike Ketchum Mat Hrokemay Monett

Local notes on police chief election and city appointments

Pr. Coldren returns from St Louis. Ason born to Mr and Mrs Geo H McCollister at 4 East Eighth. Lenape freight wreck east of Lawrence delays Union Pacific trains. Chief Lidsey elected president of the Association of Kansug Chiefs of Police and City Marshals while in Wichita. Haitie Holman named assistant to city clerk, daughter of Charles L Hulman of 1141 Lincoln. Levi Willey, found in poor condition on Kansas avenue, to be declared insane and sent to asylum. J P Ramseyer of Newton plans to move family and open a millinery and ladies furnishing goods house. Battery B adds Byron W Wire, W Long, Jasper N Watkins, George W Brooks, Percy M Crail, Arthur C Van Cleave, Or E Hungate, J David French. W E Sterne, M Gardenhire and John M Wilkerson seek stay of Sullivan eviction proceedings.

Pr. Coldren St Louis Ason Geo. H. McCollister East Eighth Street Lenape Lawrence Union Pacife Chief Lidsey Wichita Association of Kansug Chiefs of Police Misa Haitie Holman Charles L. Hulman Lincoln Street Levi Willey Kansas Avenue Adjad J. P. Ramseyer Newton Karn The National Byron W. Wire W. Long Jasper N. Watkins George W. Brooks Percy M. Crail Arthur C van Cleave Or E Hungate J. David French

Plot to Kill the Sultan by Two Turks

Marseille dispatch reports a September plot to attack the Turkish sultan. Two Turks aboard the Messager maritime steamer Djemman at Alonica carried bomb-making materials and dynamite. They were arrested and handed to authorities.

Hin Pants Journal Today Marssilles Turkey Djemman Alonica

Deering Harvester Declares Open Hostility to Cordage Trust

In New York on October 4, the Deering Harvester Company announced open hostilities with the Cordage Trust. The move shocks the cordage trade, signaling Deering’s intent to become the trust’s most aggressive player in the binding twine market and puts long standing tensions into action.

Deering Harvester Company New Yonk Cordage Trust Deering Company

Last Band Concert at Hall in Marshall Tomorrow Evening

The final Marshall band concert is set for tomorrow evening at Capitol Square. Admission is free with a program featuring Corcoran Cadets, Zampa overtures, Golden Love, Darkies Dream, La Serenata, Liberty Bell March, From Twilight, Reve Après La Pointe, Evening Bells, Dominant, and more. Also includes a cured pile remedy ad from Rudy in Lancaster and local availability in Topeka.

Marshall Capitolsquare Corcoran Cadets Sousa & Overturs Zampa Herald Darkies Drea Casey Rudy Martin Rudy Lancaster Deuggista Topeka W. RB. Kennedy Fourth Kansas Avenue

Wheat and Hog Market Movements From Oct 4 Reports

Wheat opened higher amid war scare and Liverpool prices with mixed early gains and later slight declines. Corn light receipts with outside buying. oats and rye also listed with varied shifts. Pork and lard futures weak to mixed, hogs receipts strong while market steady to dull. cattle and hay prices noted with regional variations.

Associated Press Chcaco Liverpool Sfige

W2NTED A i to do chores and work yes Sr a 0 per month

A fragmented notice seeks a worker to perform chores for payment of a small monthly sum. The readable text mentions address with reference A.B. Us and implies an in person inquiry. Details are incomplete and service type unclear.

A.B. Us

Excursion Announcement From Rock Island

An erratic notice offers rail excursion plans to historic Mississippi and Louisiana areas with low fares. It mentions a one fare to St Louis and return options, including a $29 round trip to Oct fairs, and specifics on sale dates and city fairs. The fragmented text lists prices like $9.50 and $4.62 for certain legs and notes limited return windows.

Weil Banca Mississippi St Louis Atu

Hill to Decide Soul in New York Senate Race

Garver predicts victory in the November elections and says he would back a judge at the head of the state. An Associated Press reporter notes the ambitious plans and the home district focus as the candidate reflects on the result and his future moves.

Altay York Park Judee Amile Sud Mater Ulibe

Suit for 36000 seeks recovery against Kansas bank and others

Ady, Peters and Nicholson sue the Kansas National Bank of Ika and executors over a mistranslated investment loan deal. The suit claims 6000 gained by alleged deceit, with stock and trust holdings involved. Separate items mention cattle theft arrests and a classroom anecdote, plus local business notices.

Ady Peters & Nicholwor Jae Deus Peters & Nicholson Kansas Natiounal I Ka Aalaty Ick Wood J. P. Gauge Jules Vy Cult Court McKelvey Harry Nyder Silver Lake Henry Takemire Leary Juatteafry Mneiuwender

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