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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1894

Page

5

Grocery List Snippet with Mixed Items

Fragmentary OCR shows various food items including tomatoes fresh country meat and dairy products. Mentions packages of onions maple syrup coffee and generic groceries with unclear quantities and prices.

Trouble at Second Baptist Church Leads to Police Court Hearing

Reports recount disturbances at the Second Baptist Church on First Avenue near Madison. Lew Denny W Frazier and Nate Wiltining were summoned for causing a ruckus but the case was continued. other incidents include McLaughlin striking a boy over provisions and Cary Lewis confessing to misbehavior. Judge Jasminger advised Elder to lock his door as Mr McGinnis sought yard peace.

Second Baptist Church First Avenue Madison Epiritso Lew Denny St W. Frazier Nate Wiltining McLaughlin Central Avenue Soldier Cary Lewis Jasminger Elder McGinnis Mctlinis Dees Evaienos

Santa Fe Board Re election Report From Boston Dispatch

A Boston dispatch says the current Santa Fe board of directors will be re elected at Topeka next week. The story notes Newland directors in Atchison pressuring for corporate control and that the Atchison board could be seated with about 600 shares out of 2 010 000. The protective committee is expected to cast under 20 000 votes.

Boston Santa Fe Newland Atchison Nto Stace Ew Atchison Protective Committee Kixgow Morrill Topeka Wichita le TA D. C. McCray Hutchinson Copeland Hotel Joan Speer Garden City Es Lane Baptist Church North Topeka J. G. Waters Will Speal Susan B Anthony Hamilton Vincent New York W. C. Edwards Aeen bin George W. Crane Major Morrillays United States W.C T. O Kuness Young Men's Society Third Presbyterian Church Topeka Avenue Sixth Street W. W. Main Mankato Kansas Odd Fellows John A. Bright McMain Jewell County Republican State Central Committee Samuel T. Howe D. C

Untrambled Trammell Efforts Escape County Jail

Harris Trammell from Texas attempted to jump his board bill at the county jail this morning. He was serving a sentence for a four month old conviction and had about sixty days left. He fled the stone shed but was chased by Guard Brussman and Policeman Sage, who caught him near Third and Buren streets. An extra guard will escort prisoners to work.

Harris Trammell Harris Texas Broesman Brussman Brusman Trammell Orth Sage Bimami Third Buren

NEW CORPORATIONS FILED FOR CHARTERS IN KANSAS

The Salinger Michael Clothing Company of Leavenworth with capital stock 10000 filed with the secretary of state. Directors include Hanowt Selinger Chas Me Swinger Minnie Michaels Elisa Michaels and Louis Salinger. The Farmers Merchants Suburban Railroad Company and Parallel Association of Independence Kansas capital stock 200000 plans a street railway from Independence to Petroleum Park with branches to Cherryvale Coffeyville Liberty and Nebdeatia. The People's Telephone Company of Leavenworth organized to build a telephone exchange for Leavenworth and nearby towns with capital stock 30000 Directors include Louis Hothechil Fegier W T Hewitt Alexander Rothesberg and W N Toad. The Topeka Homoeopathic Preparatory Series of Medicine capital stock 100 Directors include Dr L A Ryder G P Howard Jod Menninger Mary E Stewart Miriam A Swift Eva Harding and W C Brownell. The First ME Church of Haglevale Crawford County and Osborne Kansas filed their charters in the regular way.

Salinger-Michael Clothing Company Leavenworth Atock Hanowt Selinger Chas Me Swinger Minnie Michaels Elisa Michaels Louis Salinger Haglevale Crawford County Osborne People’s Telephone Compsany Capital Stock Loiis Hothechil Fegier W. T. Hewitt Alexander Rothesberg W. N. Toad Topeksi Hominopathic Preparatory Series Dra L.A. Ryder G. P Howard Jod Menning Petroleum Park Montgomery County Cherryvale Coffeyville Liberty Nebdeatia

Topeka Wife Sues Middaugh for Divorce Over Threats

Mrs. Lester Middaugh of North Topeka seeks divorce from Lester E Middaugh wife alleges improper relations with two women and that he beat her once threatened to kill her and drew a razor. She requests custody of three children and use of the family home 473 479 Fillmore street with protection and suit costs. Middaugh occupation listed as farmer.

Lester Middaugh Lester E Middaugh North Topeka Dr. Middaugh Soreekf Middaugh Mca. Middaughaska Fillmore Street Secon Topeki

Arrests Stir Office as Sanitary Officer Involved in Registration

In a disturbance at the election commissioner's office Sanitary Officer A Barten was arrested after an altercation with Deputy Commissioner P Lo Whitaker over registering an old colored man Archie Richardson Richardson hesitated about his residence when asked and Barton refused to leave accusing Whitaker of cranky notions The deputy blew a police whistle and Barton was taken into custody He faces a charge of disturbing the peace in police court tomorrow morning.

A. Barton A. Barten Barton Archie Richardson P. Lo Whitaker Richardson Whitaker

Mandamus Filed to Place Cyrus Corning on State Ticket

Shawnee county court action begins to compel Secretary Osborn to place Cyrus Corning on the state ticket for governor. Hearing set for next Monday with the state planning to move to advance to Saturday. Equal suffrage association holds a meeting at Eva’s office this afternoon.

Shawnee County Oea Oshore Cyrus Corning Osborn Saga The Equal Suffrage Association Eva

Findley Predicts Morrill Victory in State Race

George Findley, noted Republican figure, told a Stavre Curnal reporter that Major Morrill is a near lock to win. He argues Morrill will gain a clear plurality, driven by business voters dissatisfied with Governor Lewelling’s administration. He cites western county ticket strength and possible GOP gains in eastern counties.

George Findley Recens Stavre Curnal Major Morrill Sam Leavenworth Lewelling Atchison Daviphan

Democracy Dying Says Colo. DA Dexy Openly Predicts Silver End

In Colorado, Attorney General Eugene Ley warns that the Democratic Party is dissolving and will retire from the political stage. He cites eastern discussions with Republicans who favor gold and greenbacks, predicting only Populists and Republicans will remain dominant after 1906. He notes silver is considered too cheap and heavy for widespread use.

Colorado Dexy Eugene Ley Heast East New York Chicago Boston Laver

Colorado Women Active in Politics Rise of Female Vote

Letters from Colorado show women engaging strongly in the elections with clubs meetings and independent party work. Women will vote in four statewide elections and are supporting Republican Democratic and Populist candidates.

Wastrerox Colorado Nave Hesens Denver Heve

Desperate dynamite attack on Baltimore and Ohio train

An east bound Baltimore and Ohio accommodation train near Pittsburg was attacked with dynamite last night. A wheel flange blown off and a coach wrecked. Two more dynamite cartridges found on the track. No injuries. the plan hinged on wrecking the mail and express of a later through train.

Baltimore & Road Bissell Pittsburg

Lecompton political rally and local notices mix

In Lecompton a long afternoon gathering on the college campus featured Major Morrill and Billy Edwards addressing voters. The event drew strong crowds, with the Coyotes club encored repeatedly, and supporters from G A R relief groups and local schools joining the proceedings.

Lecompion Freestate Joemwan Billy Edwards Judge Miller Charley Tucker Prof. Peakrs Douglas County Coyote Club Larned Meoth Ro Greene Coyotes Major Morrill Edwards Uposse Angel City Tun Lecompton Band G. A. Rkpest Relief Corps Constitution Hall Free State Jerome Kenkie Mr. Morrill Kaw Himebl Pops Lecompton

Grand Central Station Tale From The City

A fragmented World article recalls a chaotic scene at Grand Central with a stranger asking for help and a tense exchange in the ticket area. The piece mixes street chatter and cautious advice while noting a mother urging caution and urging a youth named George to stay put.

Fragmented 19th Century Snippet Mix of Names and Quips

A garbled Victorian era collage shows scattered phrases from various publications. It includes courtly quotes, partial dialogues, and stray lines about patients and dress, with references to New York Weekly and Wax duty. The text reads like a cutout of jokes, medical notes, and social chatter without a single cohesive story.

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