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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1897
Page
5
The Temperance meeting at the First Congregational Church featured J W Gleed Dr Embree Bishop Vincent and others addressing the enforcement of the law. The Committee of Seventeen read its report urging revival of public sentiment to uphold prohibitory statutes and urging civic action to close down illicit joints.
The Seventeen Committee presents its findings on enforcement efforts, noting about sixty prosecutions since the prohibition law, mixed rulings, and alleged industry pressure during Topeka Fall Festival. It claims public officials largely favored nullifying prohibitions and allowed festival saloons, with no independent action to curb open saloons.
Clay Clement, parwright and actor, stars for the first time tonight at the Crawfurd theater in Topeka in The New Dorian. He tours a strong company and has drawn praise for The New Dominion and A Bowhern Gunvtoman, with Duluth reports noting favorable receptions and future promise for the romantic actor. Clement is supported by a solid troupe and has bookings in Duluth and other cities, with further praise for his stage presence and versatility.
New York Oct 18 A vast crowd gathered in Madison Square Park and along Broadway to hear Miss Evangeline Consto Cisneros, the Cuban heroine, and her rescuer Karl Decker. Miss Cisneros, dressed in satin and silk, appeared on the speaker platform amid cheers as Lancelo DeZayne spoke and the crowd surged with excitement durante the congratulatory procession.
Cook counts Democratic marching club will join Richard Croker and Mayor Harrison on a trip to New York to rally for Tammany in the campaign. Assisting Harrison for Van Wyck are Police Chief Kintes, Corporation Counsel Thornton, several aldermen, and heads of city departments. Buckeye Pile Ointment offers instant relief and healing for piles.
A Kansas Republican meeting discusses boosting Cheater Lang to enter the governor race or seek Congress against Jerry Simpson. Delegates report district sentiment leans against Long, while plans to nominate Frank Grimes for state treasurer are debated. George Clark’s secretary of state bid gains momentum as party insiders weigh Long’s appeal and feasibility in the Seventh district.
Charles Lobdell faces censure after editorial criticism of Mason Peters and proclaims he wants the nomination secured while agreeing to run as a candidate. The Kansas City Tribune and local Republicans debate his conduct, praising Peters as a capable first-term congressman and calling for fair treatment.
The state militia may be moved to Fort Riley next year for a week long outing before fall maneuvers. Adjutant General Allen is urged by officials to make the encampment political, timed before elections to influence votes for governor. The adjutant general does not deny the proposal is under consideration.
In Atlanta on October 18 Carterville, Rev. Mr Sam PF Jones marked his fifty birthday with a large gathering at his home. Millionaire manufacturers bankers merchants professors and railroad magnates attended a formal dinner from 10 to 4 p m. Guests toasted Jones with cordial humor and gifts while Rev George Stewart led the service. A reception followed in the evening with prominent figures from several cities attending.
Arthur Gamble, of Aurora Indiana, unveils a flying machine claiming promise though trial ends without a rider. Several hundred feet traveled with the machine before an accident sends him and a friend back to Terra Haute. He plans further improvements before public demonstrations.
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