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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1894
Page
8
The Topeka A. M. meeting last night adopted resolutions backing the Populist ticket. They denounce blacklisting as a grave offense against workers and pledge unity with local union No. 57.4 UL. J. Sloot, Populist candidate for the legislature, presided with union officers claiming over 500 members.
A Topeka Democrat claims Thomas P. Fealor of Leavenworth may switch to the Populists, following Martin. Fealor, once a strong Democratic speaker, did not attend the arm convention and was slated to speak at Hamilton Hall but did not appear. Rumor says he awaits a favorable moment to endorse the Populist state ticket.
The Baptist State convention debated temperance amid stormy sessions and adopted strong prohibition resolutions. A committee report urging enforcement of laws and education was rejected, while prohibition was affirmed despite protests from some delegates and attendees. the debate highlighted tensions over enforcement and practicality.
Citizens face severe thirst as cisterns run dry and river water must be treated for drinking. Many travel blocks for fire plows, vegetables burn, and dust grips the city. Meanwhile Tabor company schedules reveal assets of 2,905,152 with Mrs Tabor's assets at 145,305 and liabilities at 390,000. Amphion choir under W H Leib features renowned local singers and plans a concert led by the Detroit Philharmonic Club. tickets available through Mr Shirer at Kellam's.
Salvation Army members packed Union Square and Music Hall for General Booth’s welcome. 5200 attendees, fashionable guests, and clergy filled boxes as Commander Booth prayed and Rev Henry Bradford delivered a welcome address. Booth recounted the Army’s origins, defended its methods, and announced plans for global expansion with a possible international headquarters in America. A pledge of 1500 dollars was announced.
Eugene V. Debs head of the A R L announces a New York branch of the railway workers, with a conference for New York men, a Brooklyn meeting, and a four state tour ending in Cleveland. He cites forty two charter applications since Chicago and predicts expansion of the union amid endorsements of government ownership and a variety of monetary positions.
Four men robbed every estate and post office in Watove a Kansas and Arkansas Valley rail line town 125 miles west of here last night. A nearby hold up at Tsiala six miles from Watovu was anticipated but did not occur. John Vann, who held the robbers horses, is being sought by police. The line from Burt Gibson to Coffeyville, Kaw, shows merchants and clerks in Watove prepared and armed after the incident.
James Garwin of this city will ship tonight twenty-one heavy draft horses from Topaike to Buffalo NY. Isaac Watson of Buffalo who has been here buying horses will ship tomorrow to Buffalo twenty roadsters and fancy match teams. Wilson is said to buy and ship more fancy horses than any dealer in the United States.
N O Hallowell of Coldwater, chancellor of the Knighta of Pythias in Kan SEE, was injured at Union depot when the moving train jolted and he fell catching a railing. his right foot crushed and leg to be amputated after hospital transport. Other items note vandalism at Arequipa observatory, hotel project costs, and upcoming cultural events.
The San Francisco Call reports two vegetable eating bulldogs owned by Jim Boyes. Paddy and Nellie subsist on green goods and fruit, with Paddy preferring turnips he peels himself. A reporter watched Paddy gulp a potato while Nellie devours the largest fragment, illustrating the dogs’ unusual diet. The story follows a separate tale of a ring theft involving several safes and multiple men.
A prisoner spends ten years drying 4 807 straw bundles to sleep on dry straw. He faces a grim future as the sun rarely shines, but his resolve hardens. He dies in the night from heroic indigestion after declaring he will not quit, having eaten the straw in despair. The California Midwinter Exposition and Price's Cream Baking Powder receive notice of prize quality.
Miss Mattie Jones visits Leavenworth while Mr Frank Clough travels en route to Denver. Dr and Mrs W N Weet host a November dinner for their bridal party. Scandinavian Republican club expands to 119 members with a drills unit led by Capt A Ahistrom and Lt E Danielson. A cancer testimonial praises Dr Brownfield’s treatment. letters from Mr and Mrs S D Youxix and Mr and Mrs C L Youxrs. Ayur’s Hair Vigor advertised.
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