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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1894

Page

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Owens Ahead In Ashland District Primary Race

Lexisorox Ky Sept 15 The primary Democratic election in the Ashland district ends today in a bitter war with W Owens leading Breckinridge supporters. Owens, a Scott County native and former speaker, seeks to defeat Breckinridge amid strong local organization and female prayer mobilizations. Weathered by charges and fears of violence, voters travel long distances as results trickle in from Bourbon, Franklin, Woodford and other counties, with Breckinridge and Owens claiming gains and Settle midfield.

Lexisorox Columbia Law School Scott County Pdfie Chicago Chinen Congress Joseph ©. Blackburn Breckinrige Owens Bec Urridge Currea Woc. P Siveckinridge Leangtoo W. Owens Georgetown Evan Sette Owenton Wie Maby Brome Bone Honora Breckinridge Veterinum Lingesy Frankfort Blackburn Wecdallies Wisteid Bourbon Payette Pranklin Hens Oldham Owen Scot Amd Woodford Seattle A.V. Gordon Ora Ebhe Presbyterian Lexington Lexereron Breckinnidge and Morrison Chapel Goog J. W. McGarvey E. M, Ware W. Fvn. Bartlett BR Jones Bartlett Ashhiod Ashland Louisville Owanton Li Grange Suttle Beene Sete Pederioete Rankfort Hue Breckin- Fide Wes Desire Breckinridzce Atum Brechineidge Siveral Hundred St. Loom Republi Heeckinridge Canteill Owens Abend Puankronrt Aes Sette Olelock Greckinrige Woodford County Paris Pants Owens i Bourbon County

Rail officials denounce pass system in heated exchange

The Journal reports bitter rebuke from ARU leaders and Judge Doster as railway and Pullman passes draw sharp fire from state rail commissioners and public officials. Sloat and Chapman condemn passes as bribery, while Judge Duster says the system must end by law and that judges ride passes, prompting debate over future legislation.

Yesterdday's State Board of Rail Commissioners TR. J. Sloat Henry Chapmin Mr. Stuat Pullman Company Papatista Harry Chapman Biddie A. RH Frank Duster Drat# JOURNAL Judge Duster Twenty-fifth District Jude Cy Leland Dotter Allen Ssstate John Martin Pullman Pssa Aiskes Washington

A Hot Race at the Fasting Racing Event

A fast pace unfolds in a free-for-all race on the tracks featuring Fred K and Dandy O leading with Belle Mehone and Lance T close behind. Jose Water finishes with a strong showing in 2:13, marking a tight finish among top contestants.

Fred K Dandy Belle Mehone Lance T . D. J Jose Water

Crisp Speech Denounces Silver Votes in House

Georgia September 15 Speaker Crisp addressed a large county crowd. He faulted Populist bills, defended tariff reform under McKinley, and argued Democratic unity against trusts while urging the people to vote. He claimed reductions in life essentials and warned against legal tender ideas.

Crisp House of Representatives Congress Senate Menbora Democratic Party

The Criminal Ducket and Related Crimes In Topeka

A Topeka court news recap notes Bob Campbell guilty on five of seven burglary counts in 1944 95 season terms include fines and possible 150 day costs. Dr Lucinda Thompson found not guilty for practicing medicine without proper license. Fred Tulip faces burglary charges for robbing Ralph Squires drugstore with Con Ryan to be tried separately. case tied to the Fourth Street gang and drugstore cigar theft investigation.

Bob Campbell Shawnee County Len Jordan West Railroad Costa Campbell Lucinda Thompson McKerver Mera. Thompson Fred Tulip Ralph Squires Topolis Avenue Con” Ryan Tulip Culver & Bailey Fourth Street Kansas Squires

Ouida Attacks Crispi Over Prisoner Brutality

Loxpox Sept 15. Ouida the novelist writes a long letter to Truth denouncing Signor Crispi the Italian premier for harsh treatment of politics prisoners. She cites Giuseppe de Felice Gielfrida a Second Catenia deputy jailed for socialist troubles in Sicily. He faces three solitary confinement cells at Volteren fortress followed by decades of hard labor and total silence. The writer argues Crispi plans to drive him insane.

Crispi Loxpox Oulida Louisa In Hamer Signor Crispi Diniater Hom “Ouida Giuseppe de Felice Gielfrida Catenia Chamber of Deputies Sicily Ouida Crispi Tupat Stors Volteren

Injunction Restraining Lowe and Gaton From Burying Dead Animals

In Shawnee county circuit court Judge J B Johnson granted a temporary injunction restraining scavengers M E Lowe and George Gaton from burying cremating or disposing of dead animals in Topeka. The permanent injunction will be argued next Wednesday. RT Stewart filed the petition. the city council countered. The police case against M E Lavwy may not proceed as Judge Hosminger defends Lowe. New York Bank Statement reports declines and increases across loans specie deposits and circulation with banks holding 59,903,700 in excess reserves.

Ole J. B. Johnson Shawnee County M. E. Lowe George Gaton Topeka RT Stewart Harrison M. E. Lavwy Hosminger Lowe Health Board New York

Colonel Harper Refuses Interview Yet Speaks On Lincoln

Col Jesse Harper of Danville Illinois visits Populist HQ and asserts he will not be interviewed by newspapers. He discusses Lincoln, Lincoln's emancipation stance, Populist prospects in Illinois, and industrial unrest while recounting travels in Maine and Boston. Harper predicts three Chicago congressmen for Populists and notes Maine campaign activity and Topeka tour dates.

Jesse Harper Danville Globe Col Harper Maine Munro Herald Col. Harper Chicago Divigia Harper Lincoln Garrison Ee Col. Harper Osage City Topeka Tom Aes Clevelan Tam L

Paris Burlesque Show Draws London Caterers in Rumored Scene

A Paris cabaret piece stirs talk in London as a risqué skit at Cafe Las Ambencadeurs features a maid, a veiled bed scene, and a guest who gambles with his fortune amid restaurant intrigue. The piece mocks French life and American visitors in a scandalous performance.

Lexpos Paris Las Ambencadeurs London Hair Dreger Himeelf Freoud

New Bandit King Emerges From Od Kai Herd Turmoil

Union States Deputy Marshal C. Seattle returns from a perilous chase against the Bill Cook Dalton gang tied to Bill Dalton’s remnants. Howie recently escaped a deadly expedition while Smith tails the band to Sapulpa where a sweetheart aided a plot, leading to a camp arrival after days of cautious movement.

Sucre Ark Seattle Howie Bill Cook Dalton Billlh Gang Bill Dalton Smith Bill Oi Siith Absodon Hily Fife Ourlawry Cook Fillton Hal Smith United Sapulpa le Goa Gince the Reilfork

Big Fire Destroys Buildings in Scranton Business District

A major blaze swept Scranton's business section early today causing extensive damage. The Matthews Broad wholesale drug firm basement fire drew four al­arm pressure from the city and destroyed Nos 816, 015 and 39 Lackawanna avenues, badly damaging three nearby structures and forcing evacuations as walls collapsed.

Matthews Broad Will Tovecee Grows & Poster Ontire Tre Serviee Waen Haines Lackawanna Avenue

Buffalo Jones Confidest Promoter Announces Gulf & Tower Railroad Plans

One of the promoters known as the Popilliet coach arrives to drum up support for a Gulf and Tower railroad line from Port Bolivar toward Kansas. He predicts rapid progress and says construction will begin in Kansas within a short time.

Johnson Wins By Acclamation In Cleveland Speech

Congressmen Tom Johnson is acclaimed in Cleveland after accepting his nomination. He condemns political traditions and urges a clear choice between protective policies and their opponents, defense of the present against past rulers, and warns editors amid partisan editorializing.

Tom Sjehsoon Cleveland Tom Johnson Congress

Buchan and Lotteries Nominated in Kansas City Flap

The Times reports a Kansas City dispute involving Billy Buchan and a long sign up for probate judge. Anger, J. J. Angle, and a card urged he not sign. Buchan demanded his name be removed after newspapers exposed the signing. Angle allegedly signed a bond as accommodation for Buchan.

J. J. Angie Kanst City Kuvaas Billy Buchan Jim Alge Buchan Mr. Angle Ty Bond

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Woeven Sattane Versailles Garonne Mira Vensarmins Maywood Neignbormod G. W. Gillespie Imen Bill Breckinridgs Bins Praskfort Kkvoutt Breckinridge Met Cantrill AR. U R. J. Sloat Judge Doster Tales United States Pullinas Quida E. Lowe Nestor Abraham Lincoln Scranton, PA Buffalo Jones Perry Qu Gulf
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