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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1894

Page

8

Monday's Evildoers At City Court Arena

A chaotic court morning features Carrie Hether remonstrating with a rival, Officer Capron aiding, and five dollars in city costs. John Robinson is accused of stealing shoes from Cade Reed of Parkdale Hill. his case set for tomorrow. John Alderson, tied to a Santa Fe shop dispute, causes a shooting after being refused reinstatement. case postponed. Miscellaneous fines issued to Will Anderson for provoking fights, George Bradford for striking, Carrie Johnson for biting an officer. Johnny released on coal theft. PLS Wiseicense case under advisement.

Carrie Hether Guero Jordan Minnie Banders Cade John Reed Parkdale Hill Santa Fe Officer Jones Jones John Alderson Anderson Cronenberg Santa Fe Round House Eheta Will Anderson Sons George Bradford Carrie Johnson Dage Tve Johnny PLS

Turfmen Propose Cooperative Race Track Plan

A New York article discusses racing men considering a co operative track plan with Dr Gideon Knapp as originator suggesting fifty horse owners contribute 10000 each to build and run a track. Some advocate three tracks or a circuit benefiting owners directly rather than stockholders.

New Yoas Gideon Knapp

Boston Shoe Co Bargain Sale at 511 Kansas Ave

Boston Shoe Co advertises a huge sale at 511 Kansas Ave promising deep discounts on women and men footwear. The copy touts hand sewn ladies shoes, dress shoes, and kid leather styles with prices from 25 to 5 say 60 cents and up to several dollars off, urging customers to visit early before stock is gone.

Pat Tip Bion Reyna

Pasionist Democrats Beaten by Slim Majority

In a tight contest, Pasionist Democrats fall short by a slim margin, losing ground to a rival faction that converts a narrow win into political leverage. Key figures and party names define the immediate post election landscape.

Shawnee County Democratic Convention Faces Faction Clash

At Metropolitan hall the Shawnee county Democratic gathering fought a factions battle over a straight ticket. David Overmyer urged unity for a full ticket while fusionists and Populists clashed, nominations were debated, and probate judge Lee Jones plus several county officers were seated amid tense exchanges and adjournment attempts.

Metropolitan Hall Efernoon Thonuns Overmyer David Overmyer Shawnes County Frank Thomas Ant Seepetmertne W. A Snyder Mineting Democratic State Central Committee P.J. Canney Richardses Nnd Kungaa C. K. Holliday, Jr Democrats of Kansas Shawnee County David Esmyer Topeka Ood Hoo David Overmyes L. A Shawnen W. P. Tomlinson S&b. Seenhart Mr. Isondiart Saurits Gol Tomiingon Mike Hesrey T. G. Shillingan W Beck Miller Shawnee Overyer Edjuura Edgenion Aude Gia

Fall Grocery Sale Opens With Low Prices

The fall campaign opens on Groceries with offers like Big 4 High Patent Flour at 1.60 per hundred, Crosby’s Best 1.60, Crosby’s No. 1 1.35, 18 lbs California Granulated Sugar 1.00, 21 lbs brands 1.00, lemons 12 1 2 cents per dozen, Trish Potatoes 50 cents, Soda Crackers 3-2 cents per lb, White Russian Soap 25 cents, Kirk’s Family Soap 25 cents, honey drip syrup 34 gallon keg 75 cents, and syrup pails at 17 gallons 50 cents. The ad boasts better coffee for less and promises Rome will howl.

Crosby’s California Kirk Kansas Rome

Topeka News Briefs Cover Local Events and Oddities

Topeka notices report the Democratic county ticket winning by 1500 votes and State Auditor Van Brather’s illness. Local items note a large crowd at Labor Day, a dangerous dog on Taylor street, and a wreck that killed former Topeka resident St Clair Fleming. The AWO band reforms with Nelson as president and Barrett as secretary, aiming to grow its membership.

van Brather van Buren Topeka Jonia J. E. Bailey Taylor Street St Clair Fleming Stanton, Tit Mauyshall Mae Gee Kunsae Avenue Cer Capron Colored Masons Harrison Street Garfield Park AWO U. W William Nelson J. W. Barrett

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Topolis Grace Cathedral Boston Shoe Co Kansas Ave E. E. Chesney Lee Jones Mike Heery I. O. Case Geo. W. Berry Mra. Case Mr. Berry Mra Mike Heary Cma Elliott Cyrus Coring Jackson County Tribune Holton Oye State Commenitee Charles Billott Railroad Commission Wader Rey Ibott Te Corning Gov Leweilling Sre Wihacey Republican County Central Committee Cyrus Corning Han Oo Whaley Lewelling Wichita Boone W. B. Helm Oan Cor. Hughes Col J. W.F. Hughes E. M. Phillips Charles Swanson Oscar K. Swayze Curtis Republican County Kansas Avenue Hughes Nettoo Laull’s Hall Itte Ward Charley Curtis Old Soldiers Hamilton Hall DC Zercber Olathe Johnson County John W. Breidenthal State Central Committee Eugene V. Debs A. U Terre Hyote Fod Debs Breidenthal Abe State Military Board Iain Lesvenworth Thos. H. Bain J. G. Slonecker Oakland Republican Club John Bright J. M. Herrington Keeley Reform School J. F. Stewart Pacific Express Company A. H. Hunter Mo E W. Wolfe Guardian Insurance Company Marghall New Congregational Church Seabrook Weet Tenth Street W. M. Evart Sir Nero Des Moines Wade Clemens McCusey John P. Collingsworth van Buren Street State Auditor's Office Seacshadls Charles K. Holliday Pewspapéer Mike Motiter Earth Averbueh & Dinettel Tomorow Crosby Topeka Grocery Co J. H. Dennis J. M. Knight San Na Cannes
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