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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1894
Page
5
A regional note reports the formation of populist colonies in several eastern Kansas counties. The movement gathers local residents, aligning with agrarian reform ideas and political organizing. Details on participants, exact locations, and dates are sparse in the readable text.
A Topeka report claims Populist Chairman Breidenthal plotted to shift western Kansas voters to eastern counties to influence elections. The plan allegedly used letters and an employment network to relocate drought affected Populists, aiming to secure Populist majorities in several districts.
Hundreds sign petitions for a Civic Federation in Topeka aiming to separate municipal politics from state and national politics. The plan outlines principles from Philadelphia and bylaws authorize membership for subscribers to the declaration with a rule against holding public office and league positions simultaneously. Santa Fe directors meeting expected to proceed smoothly after Col Cyrus Holliday reports improved health and cautious optimism.
The state contemplates appointing a new state librarian to succeed H. J. Dennis with General J. C. Caldwell seen as the leading old soldier candidate due to influence from the last Republican era. Lawyer Charles Foster is also named though lacking political pull. More candidates are expected by week’s end.
In Leslie’s magazine this month a short sketch by Will Campbell titled Pike’s Peak by Moonlight describes the mountain’s beauty and the moonlit grandeur. It includes a brief poem by Campbell, surprising readers who know him only as a poet.
A Boston dispatch reports the Atchison Protective Reorganization committee will lose in the Topeka election, with about 600,000 of 1,000,008 shares voting the new board. The Dryama Brittle claim and hair product ad follow, noting Beggs' Hair Renewer and tailor shop ads.
Local items include court actions with the Longdon case in progress, Burns on a social unity league matter, and a $7,095 courthouse contract awarded. Fishermen report abundant channel catfish in the river while mosquitoes rebound in warm nights. Topeka theater and city events, including a parade by Republican clubs on Kansas Avenue, plus the W C A state convention in Ottawa.
Frank Johnson filed suit to recover property valued at 200 from Arthur Collarm. The case centers on a gelding valued at 75, four black mare mules at 75, a load of corn, a harness set, and lumber, all linked to a chattel mortgage. Johnson claims Collum detains the items wrongfully.
Charles L. Wood of the National hotel claims a new daily record system he fully copyright protects. The 100‑room house layout includes room and stock accounts, bills payable and receivable, house count and bank statements. He asserts it shows a complete daily detail at a glance.
A Washburn college lecture series featured Professor Palmer presenting on Chicago University and American Art. The program covered campus life, faculty perspectives, and upcoming summer plans while attendees included notable figures from the Stites Journal and local clubs, with discussion on art and education.
News item reports October 23 and November dates for harvest excursions to Texas via the Pieus Valley railroad toward Deming with round trip fare plus two dollars, tickets valid twenty days from sale date, agent M. O Garves advertising best route and accommodations. also notes livestock law enforcement and teacher demand in Topeka with a medicine ad for Take Haewe guaranteed cure.
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