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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
5
A historical article discusses suspicions of improper financial influence on the School Fund Commissioners. It analyzes events and questions whether a rakeoff or kickback affected decisions regarding school funds. The piece cites unnamed officials and local context, urging transparency and inquiry.
Wichita County board of education faces questions over a 35 090 bond issue pricing at 63 cents on the dollar and alleged improprieties in bond purchases. Attorney General and state officials scrutinize the advisory committee and show bonds with limited market value while law and investment rules are debated.
A Republican state committee dates Bernard Kelly campaign actions across Kansas. He travels twenty two miles to a station, boards a westbound train, reaches G ave County, and speaks at a large meeting in the afternoon. He plans to address Ladner County supporters after a week away, underscoring his campaign readiness and persistence.
The passage outlines a heated political struggle in Topeka with plans to withdraw candidates in the Second and Fourth districts, Democratic and Populist tensions, and delegations traveling to Argentine. It notes Speaker Sim’s refusal to bow to withdrawal, a wave forecast, and varied local political activity including campaigns, meetings, and public interest events across Topeka.
A Topeka theater listing notes two old pieces at the Grand Opera House next MondayTwo shows: Light hearted comedies A Cold Day and Chip the Old Block with music. Bouse There will be a minstrel show Barlow and Calons a group including Primrose West alumni. Also James J Corbett to appear in Gentleman Jack with a testing match. Willie Collier scheduled for A Back Number. The Doubt Family to perform three evenings at Crawford opening with The Two Americans next Monday Clarce Parker son company to follow all week with daily bill and low prices.
Prenk Fleeniken of the Republican state central committee received a telephonic protest from a Populist group in Mankaete claiming a syndicate would bet from two to two thousand. Fleeniken replied that Republicans would cover any losses through Topéss banks. The Munkite group has not replied since.
Old time voters Joseph Reed and Henry Childers, both well over 80, were helped up the city hall stairs as they registered. Election officials noted Childers may be nearing the century mark while neighbors joked about their age. Revival services at Moore school house west of the city were moved to the school to hold a Soma meeting led by pastor J. F. Kirk and his brother. About thirty attended as church members debated war tales and discussed ongoing revival efforts nonetheless.
Local items report Hon David Ovvermyer speaking in Lukens afternoon duties in North Topeka tomorrow evening. Governor Lewsillog resumes campaign work after recovery. Mike Thompson arrested over license payment then released after paying the license. Rev D Overy to preach farewell sermon Sunday at Swedish Baptist church Fourth and Fillmore streets. farewell meeting Friday. Mrs Mary Audrow dies of cancer in Lawrence, burial in Topeka. Wea D Murray dies in Topeka. funeral at 2 PM yesterday. Santa Fe damages suit verdict for defendant. Democratic county central committee to denounce recent moccals. Lyon county Republicans here. Severs Lecture with thirty stereoptican views at First Church. Local ads for De Witt's Baby Risers, Wall's Hair Revewer, Freesh Bakery pies, steam laundry services.
A note outlining tomorrow’s display of selected elegant items at Drew’s Costs and Jacke. The team aims to confirm approval and quote firm prices on the items.
Stems of Interest from the North Side of the Hier notes visitors and local names. A dog with hydrophobia attacked near a lime kiln, leading to the Wise household tragedy and a fatal shot by J W Saunders. A tramp robs a Topeka home. neighbors pursue and recover the thief’s load as Mrs Wood refuses entry.
Harvest excursion tickets go on sale November 6 for travel to Texas New Mexico Pecos Valley Deming and Dallas with round trip fare specials and two day transit limits stopovers allowed within limits. Garver route details noted with rates and accommodations. a warehouse fire at Deering Reaper Works is reported.
Fragmentary text notes depressed activity in South Attica industry with liquidation extended. References to October dates, Baring liquidation extension, and a potential termination of a Bow operation at about 1.7 units. Names and places are garbled.
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