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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1894

Page

8

Hoch as State Printer Candidate Stirring Republican Power Talks

Marion Record editor E. W. Hoch is increasingly backed by the state central committee for state printer, a move reportedly supported quietly by party leaders. Senator Milton Brown heard rumors while in Hutchinson about Hoch’s bid, with longtime Republicans signaling unity behind Hoch though Brown claims no knowledge of such plans.

Republican State Central Committee Iim State Central Committee Topeka Milton Brown Garden City Supreme Court Brown Hutchinson McKinley Hoch Scouter Brown Ed. Hoch Senate Bis

Dr Price's Baking Powder Wins Highest Award at Midwinter Fair

Golden Coast California hosts a grand Midwinter Fair praised for vast exhibits of gold silver wheat oil fruit wine silk and wool. Dr Official tests crown Dr Price's baking powder for leavening power quality and efficiency earning Highest Award and Gold Medal at the fair and Chicago victory.

San Francisco Chicago Dr. Price

Fiddled With His Leg and Queer Street Musician On Topeka St

A street musician on Kansas Avenue drew a crowd with an eerie violin performance. A fiftyish man played with a missing left arm sleeve, bow held under his knee, moving the violin to produce unusual sounds. He collected few coins, then left, absorbed in another world.

Topeka

Topeka Boy Becomes King Of Local Chess Players

Edwin F. Suling, a Topeka youth not yet 16, has an unbroken winning record against top players in the city. Governor Lewelling, fond of chess at the statehouse, challenged the boy but repeatedly found himself checkmated. Suling’s skill earns him the title of king of Topeka chess players.

Topeka Edwin F. Suling Lewelling Statehouse Huling Hinling Cow Piayers

Storm Forecast Warns of Severe Gales By Lakes Region

Prophet Hicks warns today’s nice weather will quickly turn to a severe storm within a day or two. Observers are advised to monitor barometer wind direction and sky appearance as warm sunshine fuels a strong system. The period from 6:40 to the 6th suggests severe gales near the Great Lakes with autumn storms later in the month and in November, followed by snow in the north and a broad cold wave. Cool days shift to warmth by the 24th to 14th, then reactionary storms threaten nationwide before another cold rush from the northwest.

Prophet Hicks Mr. Ticky Great Lakes

Eight Tramps Slumber In Box Car Case Before Judge

Eight men arrested for vagrancy were brought before Judge Ensminger after police were drawn by loud snores in a box car。 Each man faced charges, many pleading guilty or being discharged after statements of intent to seek work, with fines and short sentences imposed or arrangements made. A separate case against Mrs Anos Mayan for maintain a cause of assignation was dismissed for lack of evidence.

Eee Follee Ensminger Aero Carey Vna Union Pacific James Thooipacn Frank Riley Colorado Hauate Charles Kane Jobn Davis Pifth Topeka Tom Wilson Justiye Easminger Aes Tom Carroll Hare Easminger Carroll John Connors Joe Burns Connors Cripple Creek Burns BH. Carr Frank Ryan Woodruff Anos Mayan

Death of T L King in Topeka funeral and burial

Thomas L King died after months of ill health and two weeks of bed confinement. Funeral held at his family home 223 East Eighthetre, with Episcopalian burial service, then burial in Spring Grave cemetery, Cincinnati. He was born 1808 in Rahway New Jersey, later helped found Stawnee County Bank and built many Topaka houses. Remains sent to Cincinnati for burial. Mrs King and son Thomas accompanied. Also notice of Alexander funeral and Mrs Winslow's teething syrup advertisement.

Thomas L. King Cincinnati King Spring Grave Dean Millapaugh Episcopal Rahway New Jersey Cincinnnati Terry Stawnee County Bank McKing Topaka Thomus

Santa Fe Gossip Circles Hurl Accusations At Directors

A protective Santa Fe reorganization committee issues a sharp circular replying to directors demand for proxies. The talks target alleged incompetence and mismanagement by the old board over 2.5 million in improvement bonds. A. A. Robinson and Babineon are mentioned as insiders with insights. Compromise between committees eyed before Topeka annual meeting.

The Santa Fe Topeks Hedaya Protective Committee Rew A. A. Robinson Babineon Topeka

Pioneer Church Workers of Topeka Hold Reunion

The Pioneer Church Workers of Topeka gathered for a successful reunion at the First Congregational church. Highlights included reminiscences by Harvey D. Rice who arrived in 1856, speakers Lewis L Roby and Charles H. Lovejoy, and a supper by the Christian Endeavor Society.

Pioneer Church Workers of Topeka Reunioe First Congregational Church H. W. Farnsworth Board of Education J. G. Wood J. 3. Bile Peter Me Vieur A. D. Gray Loura Bodwell Pioneer Quartette Pionfer Club Old Settlers Christian Endeavor Society E Batley Hev W.L. Byers T. J. Hudson Fredonia Harvey D. Rice New England Lewis L Roby Charles H. Lovejoy Manhattan Hev. I. Blakesley

Gov Lewelling Invited to Speak at Heunton Reunion

Soldiers recall him as a reunion in Arkansas City plans to honor Lt Gov Lewelling. He will attend with staff including Col. GA Taylor, A J Davin, AL Bonebrake, FL Patee, Lieut Cola H C Lindsey, J T Pomper, Maj J B Anderson, and Private Secretary Close. The populists back the event and Congressman Jef Hutson with Mrs Hudson are in town.

Lewelling Arkansas City Aid G A. Taylor A. J. Davin AL Bonebrake FL. Patee Cola H. C Lindsey J. T. Pomper Maj J. B Anderson Close

Devil's Auction at Grand Opera House Tonight

An old favorite returns as the Devil's Auction, starring Charles H. Yales and a greatly enlarged dramatic cast, opens at the Grand Opera House tonight with entirely new scenery. The production promises greater success than ever, featuring Misys Sadiepraphans Jeguarina Mildred Holden Nora Versus Gladys Castleton Gus Brune Jo A. W. Decker William Ruge Eddie Louw William Lorella George Oaron and William Young with principal dancers Miles Chitten Bartoletti and Amoro. Specialties are claimed to be novel.

Grand Opera House Charles H. Yale William Young Miles Chitten Bartoletti Amoro

Grand theatrical bill features new scenes and stars

New York audience will see five fresh scenes from the Ye show including The Bower of Flowers and Old Five Points. The Advent of Spring is enhanced with ballet and new members join The Dance of the Fools Swells of the Ballet On the Hialto and The Boulevard. Curtain at 8. Next Friday The Hustler at the Grand, a rewritten annual favorite by a new company of performers.

Ceé-Moe Los Freres Caron Lorelia New York City Hialto

Price of Beer Falls Across Kansas City to Half Price

A St Joe report notes beer prices dropped from 1.75–2 per keg to 75 cents–$1 as breweries expand agencies in Topeka and St. Joseph. Saloonkeepers stock up for winter while agents and local brewers hold meetings seeking a firm plan amid competition. A separate item names George Madeira as a false Santa Fe official claimant.

Etition St. Joe Topeks Kansas City St. Jose St Joe Llvirm's Rochester Lemp Pabst Anthony George Madeira Santa Fe Offiials Topeka San Francisco Call Dad Examiner Abiga

Social And Personal At Topeka In Flight Of Visitors

Topeka society notes list G C Baker as Cam era club president with committees including Willard Baker Reichesbach and Thompson. Meetings, blue print displays and amateur photographers are noted plus many visits from locals and visitors across town and to Denver Omaha and Chicago.

Topeka G C. Baker Camera Club F. G. Willard C . Baker W. CF Reichesbach Trance Rott. Thompson F. G. Willant W. C. F. Breichenbach Louse W.rant W. E. Culver Robi. Thompson Colorado Springs Withite Edna Lakin de. West Marie Price Omaha Mer Albert Flintham Lawrence F. C Guy Reeceman Flossie Plainfield Afr Atchison, Lo Col. Veale Quincy Street Miner J. M. Miner Independence James A. Troutman Mra. P. Davis Mlnnio Kansas City J. J. Jewett Wichita Grant Webster A. Burton Center Street Mary White Minnie Hunter Clara White Clara Hunter Ed Metlay Chicago Willie Conley Stella McNary Pred Carson North Quincy Street Frank Myers

Associated Charities Ejects Tie Ousers for the Year

The board of managers of the Associated Charities held court last evening and elected officers for the ensuing year. BL Smith, former president, was re elected despite his wishes. Ward ir, A J Arnold, and A Nya Ng named vice presidents. J W Hirer chosen treasurer. An executive committee was created with two vice presidents and three members. The auditing committee includes The He leAfee and FL J Adams. others named I J Kellam and FG Newwood. District visitors were set, and executive committees will meet at the president’s call.

Associated Charities Anc O BL. Smith Uniter Pirotue Pideert Mra A. J. Arnold J. W. Hirer Ward Ir Ales Audiing TE HeleAfee FL J. Adame I. J. Kellam Noewud Norton

Burghart selects new cigar brand names and poetry link

September selections by Burghart include naming a cigar brand Freee Salstge Sixteen and a Goddess of the Morning theme. He will publish the list in the Journal and arrange for the cigars to be produced, with J. A. Uaben alleged as contributor. Burghart plans to depart for immediate action with Topeka Academy guests and funeral notices for Dr. Reid amid other local items.

Por Benghart Burghart Wwe Pepe Welectei Chas Ugerstrom Thomaas J. Ae@uaben

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