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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1894

Page

3

Return of Anderson and Local Happenings in Topeka

Major Anderson comes back from the G A R encampment at Hilleburg. Six bricklayers work on the wall of a new woolen mill at Oakland. Ex Mayor R L Cofran returns from a week in the southern state. A search warrant would not reach some new Jefferson Street sidewalks. Win Carew, once of Topeka, died at Farmer City Illinois at age 1. F D McCullum takes charge at the National hotel in Topeka amid praise. Mr T F Dennis of the pension bureau visits and is detailed as special examiner with H A Ein, covering Shawnee, Osage, Jackson, Potawatomi, Marshall and Nemaha counties.

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First Day of Topeka Public Schools Opens in 1804-95

The Topeka public schools started for the 1804-95 term with enrollment matching or exceeding last year. Graded attendance totals around 380 with notable high school interest, new diplomas from country districts, and modest disruptions. Fire drill praise, vaccination mandates, and shifts due to closures at Liberty and Douglas schools outlined. Parkdale reports minor misbehavior.

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Elkins May Run for Senate in West Virginia

World telegraph notes Secretary of War Elkins at the Holland house saying he might run for the U S Senate from West Virginia. He surmises the next legislature’s party balance but vows to push to make it Republican. He predicts tariff debate could shake West Virginia politics if Democracy free trade policy prevails. General Miles to be transferred to Governors inland upon General Howard’s retirement in November with Ruger to succeed Miles as major general in Missouri department. Silver Leaf vinegar advertised as best for table and pickling with price cue.

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Debate Over Free Passes Rocks State Convention

At Atmany September 17 the convention adopted an amendment barring state and judicial officials from accepting passes. Debates centered on whether railroad officers should name pass recipients and penalties for accepting passes. Amendments proposing harsher punishments failed. the core ban passed 96 to 44 with further discussions on implementation and related provisions.

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Confidence Woman Begs Wheat In Hodgemas County

A roaming woman from Hodgemas county travels southwest of McMheron County begging for seed wheat for a family in want. She travels with a child in a spring wagon drawn by two mules, gathers contributions, then hauls the load to town and sells it.

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