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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1897

Page

6

Fusion shift in Bills county politics amid Russian Democrat split

In Bills county a unique fusion forms as Populists Republicans and a White Democrat join to defeat Russian Democrats known as Black Democrats who favor county offices for their faction. An alliance includes Free Silver advocates and naturalized Russians to secure victory, while tensions rise among old allies across streets, churches, and public forums.

Bills County Abone Nttices Oflhes Poputno Popullis Karen

Corrupt Courts and Sanity in Public Debate

A fragmentary discourse by Professor Jordan argues against courts and supports extreme measures. He contends execution may be just for murder, and suggests punitive policies toward the impoverished and insane. The speaker envisions utopian equality and condemns preventive actions seen as abominations.

Police Circles Nose Arrests in Smoky Row Raid

Police raid in Smoky Row leads to multiple arrests. T. A. Mabee allegedly spirited Joe Ewing away. Nan Ewine faces maintenance charges. Officers also charged Swlee with solicitation and De Tox house suspects with misconduct. Several youths detained for vagrancy and released on promise to leave the city.

LA Mabes Toe Ewing Smoky Row Uy Due Nan Ewine T. A. Mabee Joe Ewing Lim Keith Nan Jowing Swlee Sieuting Syuors

Charters Filed and Local Accident Report

Secretary of state records charter filings for The Model Cooker Company of Cof Tex Vitae with capital of 2000 and listed directors W W Smith Sarah A Smith F Ashby ID JN Ashen. A separate notice reports Nelle Digan injured in a fall at 415 Monroe Street. hip and shoulder injuries cited but not life threatening. Also a brief Guatemala update notes a 32000 price on rebel leader Prooper Morales and Fuentes amid Barrios presidency. Diarrhea remedy advertisement claims immediate relief from various ailments.

Secretary of State Ee Compres Model Cooker Company of Capital W. Ww. Smith Sarai A. Smith F. Ashby J.N Wellie Dugas Nelle Digan Coudin Barrick Monroe Street Foctock San Francisco Guatemala Prooper Morales Hin Aise Man

Boston and Baltimore Set For Third Game Pitchers Corvett and Nichols

Baltimore September 27 The pennant race heats up as 23 000 fans pack the stands for the third game between Boston and Baltimore. Corbett for Boston and Nichols for Baltimore start as the teams rely on a strong batting order to decide the outcome. First inning Boston leads 1 0, Baltimore 7 0 in the bottom of the first. Second inning Boston 8, Baltimore 3 after scoring rally. Third inning Heaten, Baltimore respond.

Corvett Nichols Baltimore War Grogklyn Boston Washington McGrawan Keeler Rfy Jennings Kelley Stenzeler Days Hi Rabie Mc Robinson Corbett P Ham of Tenney Ib Lowe Stab Rf Dally Jr Colts Long Bergen Haltimore Recond Bostin Heaten Haltimored

Ex-Auditor Cole Visits Topeka Festival Boom

Ex-Auditor George E. Cole arrived with his daughter and predicted Topeka fall festivities would surpass Kansas City events. He stated plans to visit politicians this week,_boosting a potential bid for state auditor next year but denying an immediate gubernatorial run.

Etate George E. Cole Higst Will Remuin Mr. Cole Topeka Kansas Elun- Greta Pittsburg Kansas City Cote Ansler Cole R. E. Torrington Rete Yore Apenaane Peterson Lebo G. F. Givens Clay Street M. M. Bailey Manitou William Tipton Lincoln Neb Jessie Tipton Charles M.tipton Chicago Miss Tipton Harrison Street Major J. K. Hudson Mexico Dell Keizer Uiek W. J. Stewart Edwin Lange Mary McQuaker C. S. Sutton Fay Chanute C. Bradshaw Miss Gallagher Gertrude Whities Hutchinson Gussie Wolcott Marie Lower Dwight Willa Toralinson Potwin Anna G. O'Mare G. C. Clemens C. G. Briggs Miss Lambe Manhattan Keith Huma Farber Lawrence May Lange Maude Parmenter Ottawa Miss Lange Fannie Geating Mary Barkley W. BP. Tomlinson W. ‘T. Pateman Morris Coun

Daylight Lynching in Hawesville Overshadows Revival

In Hawesville Kentucky on a Sunday afternoon a mob of about 20 men hanged Raymond Bushrod from a tree in the courthouse yard after his confession to crimes including assault on an 11 year old girl. Despite reported militia plans, authorities failed to protect him. The crowd, largely local, watched as the execution drew cheers and women supported the act. Police indicated no members of the mob would be charged. The incident drew wide attention as a brutal vigilante act.

Hawesville Raymond Bushrod Masele Roberts Court House Eshred Rovknort Ind Indiana Tell City Palean Bushred Hawerville Karly Wey Jim Warons Owensboro Bushrod Hancock County Bended Mitchell Indiamtan

Topeka Fall Festival Parade Programme Highlights

Complete programme adopted by the Committee of Fifteen for Topeka's Fall Festival week. Includes chiefs, marshals, and daily themes Firemen’s Day Soldiers’ Day and others with line of march and review details. The procession features multiple divisions, bands, floats, and city officials.

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Spectacular parade schedule marks Kansas carnival week

The Sixth Division parade moves through Quincey Street and downtown routes at 10 30 p m with officers of the railway company reviewing from Ninth and Jackson. Friday features Soldiers Day with a grand ball, military units and a review at the fairgrounds, followed by Karnival Night and a Queen’s return ceremony on Saturday morning at the Grandstand.

Stout Coucawood Falls Knights and Ladies of Security Royal Arcanum Manifest's Patriarchs of America Ancient Order of Pyramids Mutual Protection League Quincy Street Kansas Avenue Tenth Topeka Avenue Fair Grounds Columm G. O. Wilmarth PB. Cadden Beloit Pire Col. D Jackson Street Eighth Evenue Gordon Street Topeka Jackson Harrison Ninth Queen Inygrand Firemen Kansas State Firemen Kansas City Pompler Corp Bante Minckerith Boller Shop Quincey Street Avenue West Gate Grand Stand Queen's Thane Houte Thes Street Sleyoe CoLyal A. Ee Hawester Ss D. O. Crane Lindsay Ane W. Dana Secon Kangas Avenue Sutton Rensus Avenue A. M. Firnler Cort Staf B.C. Lindsey Cape D Wyatt B. Li. Smith Queen and Court Wm. A. Rafferty Cav U. & Cavalry U.S. Artillery Chas. McCrum Mes Cee Chas. McCrum Cole P Holington Newton D. 5 Elliott Camp Halverty Sixth Kanens Avenue Highth Peerless Loren Kyween Rome Nero Tenth Avenue Fourth Street Marepaint Ienue Lowers Petit Hamilton Order of C. BR. Hudson Ft. Riley A. Marburg Europe Brit A. A. Hurd G. W. Hurd Abilene Delia Moreland Kathleen Hiawatha Lida Livingston Windsor Beedy Nelile Beedy Kansas City T. ¥. Hurd Galva John Olson Edith Lawrence Christopher G. Malm Herington Wintrode West Tenth Street M. Schenck W. L. Schenck Brighorn Shubert Leon Tuttle Charles Nelson 2D Johnson Hall F.G. Lagerstrom Hodge Wm. Connors W. W. Howard Cameron, Mo Walker Comba John Monaghan Herineton Monaghan Madison Street G. A. Clauser Polk Street James Reicher And Mire Amy Conner Nellie Conner Minnie Berry Holton Miss Bowles Lou Bowles Terry Oipy FM. Field Emporia Field Mary Schreiber Hays Oswald East Eighth Street W_ G. Thompson Mutch Palma W. B. Hutchinson Walkley Harrison Street

Program me of Exercises and Ceremonies at Shawnee County Fair

The Topeka festival program lists the 27 September to 28 September events at the Shawnee County Fairgrounds. It details division commanders, aides, staff, and camp ceremonies including a queen, enthronement, and fraternal parades. Public concerts, firemen’s demonstrations, and a grand Indian dance are scheduled with Topeka night and spectator arrangements.

Shawnee County Fairgrounds Topera Kan Blott 76Th Penn Bett Coffey Vine Cilet Stall—T. & Storer Sist Taft Fola Oghatotant W. PL Wilcox S Emporia Auiriermmnater J. ¥. Niles Nik Topeka Vourth George Weber Lyn J. W. Keenan Ind Lynton Aids-de-Camp Dan Easter Bist Scranton J. S Biie Lebo J. A. Cowger Madson W_ Cunningham G. Inft Emporia W. J. Richey Turveyville FH. Bell Wamero Richter Cornell Grove Thos Grisham Strong City HB. McClere Towanda Jas M. Young Marion W. Stout Sith Yates Center Kw. P. Mudgett Greenleak Staf—L. V Taylor Ith Ind Frankfort G. W. Matthews Inft Cawker City Andrew Jackson Jacob Ninos Phillipsburs G. Webb Bertram Kan Cav Oberlin A. Trent St. Francis W. G. Eastland Wis Russell Jewell City Julius Bridesroom Norton Jamies Duetius Vols H. H. Semple Ishth Pa Ottawa D.W. Esstmann Ion C.A. Fellows John Wresponce W. B. Shockley Ky. Iutt National Military Home Oficer of the Guard F. C. Swartz Figt Tatt St. John State and Army Veterans' Association Department of Kansas G. A. E. Music Modoc Club Drusic First Regiment N. G Carmplire George K. Spencer Leavenworth W. A. Calderhead 126Th O Marysville Wim. Warner G. AR Kansas City A. 13Th Ta Tote Caz Broderick Alasi Pittein Garate Marshall Manifold M. G Second Regiment Cottonwood Falls

Social and Personal in Topeka and Vicinity

Topeka society notes list numerous local residents and visitors, with many hosting and attending gatherings. The column records engagements, house parties, visits from relatives, travel from cities and states, and upcoming weddings and entertainments among Topeka families and guests from Abilene, Hiawatha, Wichita, and beyond.

Gladstone Replies on 1880 Concert of Powers Failure

London Sept 27 Mr Gladstone replies to critics who condemned the concert of powers of 1880 saying the effort failed yet led Greece to enlarged territory in Montenegro and Thessaly. He argues the action achieved broader aims in the east during two troublesome years.

London Gladstone Montenesto Thessaly Greece

Market Report Signals Weak Wheat on Liverpool Decline

The Associated Press furnished today’s market report noting a weak wheat session with December futures down amid Liverpool’s sharp break of 14d and heavy Northwest receipts. St Louis firmed slightly while Paris showed a different trend as drought concerns draw attention.

Associated Press Chicano Liverpool Recepin Aftnneassis Duluth Agalmat St. Louie Up & Cent Paris

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