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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1897

Page

5

M kinley two terms and party hopes rise

In Topeka reports show growing support for Governor Leedy. A special session and Populist attacks dominate city voices as Kansas Republicans push reforms. Peters of Kansas City, Kan, argues rails stopped passes to voters, citing fair access and safety concerns. Debate centers on election tactics and administration, with GOP optimism tempered by labor and transportation issues.

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No Voting Passes Rally Against Populist Move

A rally denounces attempts to seal voting passes to the Populist administration. Speakers charged the measure would deny rights and burden voters with higher costs. The event highlighted opposition by party members and warned of continued resistance to transport fare reforms.

Advice to McKinley on Kansas delegation and appointments

Ex-governor Lyman Humphrey offers a plan to ease friction over Mirra appointments in Kansas. He suggests informing the president that he owes no faction and that Kansas sent an uninstructed delegation, enabling broad control over appointments and coalitions to win support. He argues the Kansas Republicans pushed McKinley to the St Louis convention and urges the president to reward loyal supporters.

Kansas Lyman U. Humphrey Mirra Kansan McKinney Hemnuse Kansae Hoy St Sol Rinne Cruwid Kunens St. Louis Ted Mckinney McKinieyem McKinsey

State Normal in Rebellion Rejects Vertical Script Adoption

Complaints received by the state superintendent allege Empornd State Normal refuses vertical penmanship in lessons and text, with disputes between the faculty and the state, vows to seek mandamus to compel the regents to act, and claims several texts are being used without approval.

Brut Stevenson State Normal Empornd Gormlaison Mivmutton Stevens Het Malu Bocce Tikes Regente

Anthony Portrait Placed in Governor's Office Gallery

Mrs Anthony of Ottawa Cole confirms a copy of Governor Anthony’s portrait will hang in the Executive Office. Governor Leads requested the image for posterity, and the piece will join Kansas’s notable governors in the gallery. Charles A Taylor reports strong political interest in Pratt as Jerry Simpson headlines a Populist rally. Attorney General Boyle travels to Parsons to inspect coal mine mine operators regarding scrip payments and the new law.

Anthony Statshouse George ‘T. Anthony Ottawa Cole Governor's Little Hair New York Barony Feanonse Kansas Sie Wan Weil Charles A.taylor Pratt Jerry Simpson Baturdos Mir Taylor Boyle Parsona Toy Bob Si Xo Pittsburg Poersters Pyrners

Town Kansas football game in Lawrence October 30

Santa Fe offers a special return rate for the trip to Lawrence for the Town Kansas football game on Saturday October 30 With one fare for the round trip the 1 45 train arrives in time for the event The Peerless Steam Laundry offers free mending and button sewing services

Lawrence Santa Fe

Kepley and Cook Compete in Shawnee County Sheriff Race

Voters face a tight sheriff contest in Shawnee County with Cook arguing for lawful enforcement and Kepley aided by Populist and labor support. Bets and private pledges swirl around ward results while party loyalties split along Prohibition and economic lines.

Mineral Water the finest in the west trade name

An OCR fragment advertises mineral water claiming it as the finest in the west and mentions J. LLIPS and Ww. Eighth St. The readable text is limited, providing a partial glimpse of a local ad likely promoting mineral water service from a street location on Eighth Street.

J. Llips

London Syndicate Detains Financier in Union Pacific Bid

In London a troubled attempt to assemble a cenilicite style syndicate for the Union Pacific sale is reported. Coates Bow Co and Cokes Son Co are noted players amid a swarm of promoters seeking favorable terms. Legal and market maneuvers unfold as the original powerful syndicate resists major changes and court notices.

U. P London Eaton Pacitc Coates Bun & Co Hock and Nire Cokes, Son & Co Canada Europe Union Pacific Aale Coates, Bow & Co United States Conwail General Oxborne McKenna Coates J. Pierpont Micriean New York Taj Guy Teutonic Wrath Evidanty Goin Union Union Pacific Tiet Union Paciie United States Io Te Chnrney Kansis Paelge Union Mactic Tool Rrorganisation Blinn Ath Kas

Stampede in church at Khnielom during fire alarm

A church stampede in Khnielom, Hozeluff district, caused by a faked alarm during a wartime incident. Five people died from suffocation and ten others were seriously injured as panic swept the crowded congregation.

St. Petersbure Khnielom Hozeluff Exists

Charters Filed for Livestock Insurer and Prospecting Firm

The American Live Stock association of Wathena seeks state authority to insure domestic animals. Directors: Tullows, Parlanson, J. F. Marpster, Wathena. J. C. Guy, Syracuse. D. A. Bray, Dilfton. GW Sirakan, Leona. The Wirkiut Prospecting Mining and Transportation company incorporated with zero capital. Directors: ML Krantz, J. B. Wolfe, A. Thacher, HH Thacher, H. K. Dilton, D. Herron, E. L. South. Also an ad touts Herbine S for various ailments with vendors Geo W Stanf ield and Miller's Pharmacy.

American Live Stock Association of Wathena State Department Thomas Parlanson Iela J. F. Marpster J.C Guy Syracuse D. A. Bray Dilfton GW. Sirakan Leona Thy Wirkiut Prospecting Tollows ML Krantz J.B. Wolfe A. Thacher Mo. HH. Thacher H. K. Dilton D. Herron E. EL South

Cattle Sale Notice by Kansas Agricultural College

The Journal directs readers to the cattle sale advertisement in another place. A lot by Topeka Lodge No. 148 II A of A is listed at 21 Quincy Street, Friday evening October 26. Tet.

Kansas Agricultural College Topeka Catep Quincy ‘Street

White Ribbon Love Feast Ends World W C T U Rally

At Toronto on October 27 the World W C T U convention closed after a day of devotional work, reports on penal and reform efforts, and resolutions. Agnes E Stack presided, Mary Clement Leavitt was re-elected honorary president, and Frances E Willard led 100 delegates in a final closing session dubbed the White Ribbon Love Feast.

W. GO T. U Torento Ont Miley Stace Alatida B. Carse Department of the World’s Archives EB. F. Reed Wns W. CT Muar Hiri The Australia Mary Woot-Alien Social Purity Denrient Josephine E. Butler Cnt Social Vice Johannsdoth Curse Chicago Louie Rounds Ollinois Wctu Todd Dominion Wct Frances FA Shard Gordit Musaey Hall Frances E. Willard

Fall Festival finances await Committee of Fifteen action

The Fall Festival Floral committee led by Mrs. C S Sutton faces questions on questions and paying the bill. The deficit began at 1 1 1 3 8 and has been cut to about 21000. Merchants in Topeka fear the burden, while Sutton personally contributed time and money. The committee must devise a method to pay bills with the Fifteen committee to approve steps. Public opinion and the city’s people await a resolution and stronger expense controls.

Gentral Aherit Dusinand T. P. Rodgers Rembivas Court House Dransfieid Ameesty Rodgers Kepley al Curls Curie Morrill Autiexs Lovdy and Bryan Kansas Curtis Fitherrest Kanes Avenue Esterday Loto Oiertia J.C Kiingoman Saide Lo Tertate Curtie Heim’s Brewing Company Karane City Elanente Ivy Cook W. M. Lytle Dover Cook Enuriey Toca Worter Cook Ponce Shawnee County Ue Republican Party Citheen CS. Sutton Topeka Htie Hot Sutton Afra Jess Tepeks Che

Karl Decker Banquet Tells of Newsroom Friends Evening

Karl Decker was honored at a banquet by Waiahustun newsroom colleagues after rejecting Miss Cisneros in Ebina. Nearly 100 guests attended with elaborate decorations of chrysanthemums and palms. speeches followed led by Harry A. Merrick and Angus M. Swren. Patient Grisham of Gainsville endorses Chambrlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective for chronic diarrhoea and related illnesses, available in 25 and 60 cent sizes.

Washington Karl Desker Cisneros Ebina Waiahustun Buite Deuters Angus M-Swren Harry A. Merrickc

Dupree Arrested Again Over City Horse Violation

Andrew Dupree was arrested after his neighbors reported a horse owned by his household ran at large, violating city ordinances. The case notes prior arrests but centers on the current charge and the local enforcement action.

Dupree Troubis Andrew Dupree Saskia West Ath

Woman arranges prenuptial deal before wedding in Carbondale

In a probate court session Judge Dolman oversees a marriage where Melissa Taylor insists on a prenup to keep her property from a husband. Norman Johnston signs the agreement, then the couple wed. the bride plans to store the document in a safe after returning home to Carbondale.

Dolman Dolmen Melissa Taylor Normie Stu Melixxa ‘Taylor Judes Dolman Stinv Delman Molasa Taylor Norman Johnston Normit Witkin Johnston Normief Eirmle

Croup Quickly Cured by Chamberlain's Remedy

Mountain Glen Arkansas residents report rapid relief from croup after using Chamberlain's Court Remedy. The letter promotes the tonic as safe for children, claims instant relief, and lists general health benefits and widespread availability through druggists.

Mountain Glen Ark Chamberlain Fr. A. Thornton

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