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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1896
Page
2
A ceremony at St Thomas Church New York this afternoon united ex president William Henry Harrison and Mary Dimmick in marriage. Notables attended with church decorations described as handsome while the bridal gown and veil are sketched in detail.
A large crowd attended the ceremony with Mrs. Harrison’s bridesmaids and Gen Harrisons in attendance. The service featured a notable procession through the church and a later reception with remarks by Gen Tracey and others, followed by a Westminster-style bridal party departure.
A small, private ceremony took place at 5:39 PM on April 6 in New York, attended by relatives and close friends. The event featured minimal decoration and strict privacy, with Miss Vanderby and Miss Whitney named among the prominent guests. Mrs Duwmick arranged the French-themed décor and arrangements for the small gathering.
Fragmented OCR text recounts various historical snippets about Harrison era events and a notorious wedding cake tale. It mentions a general Harrison, political contests, and a wedding cake described with elaborate baking details amid war years. The piece blends figures, dates, places, and odd culinary imagery.
A San Francisco detective notes a plotted kidnapping of Cornelius Vanderbilt by Southern Pacific conspirators. The scheme aimed to seize Vanderbilt’s special train in the San Joaquin Valley and obtain ransom. A change of plans led to the thwarting of the operation and Vanderbilt’s safe passage through California.
The April report notes the Bond issue will be sent to Europe tomorrow via the steamship Sei, totaling 508,060 dollars from Bellelbach Eckel Kenner & Co. Officials say the treasury will remain unaffected by the shipment and that funds withdrawn from the National City Bank, though a government depository, are not expected to cure in the statement.
A church disaster unfolds during a service when a chandelier crashes and ignites a blaze. Worshippers flee the flames, with a pastor forced from the pulpit amid panic, injuries reported, and police moving to control the chaotic scene at the Second Baptist Church in Chicago.
A crowd of thousands fled in panic as threats or unrest spurred a mass exodus from a church to the street. Police and emergency responders arrived as frightened congregants sought safety outside the building amid tense scenes and shouted warnings.
Judge Hazen overrules motion for a temporary injunction blocking the bridge project. The county board may proceed with the bridge contract, and Keepers & Thacher of Detroit are set to be awarded the bid tomorrow.
Fragmented report notes an April Washington offer or invitation involving Jere Ruse and other officials. Mentions new york invitations, cabinet members, and references to agriculture officials and a secretary role amid unclear context.
In New York Anril and -ihorge P Reendy, cited as a general ammuniteer, are mentioned amid chaotic notes about a meeting of manufacturers and officials from Washington New York and nearby areas. The text alludes to negotiations on silver related matters and potential arrests involving Deelah and others. Names Cameron Pennveheiia Cala wellad aitissenr Tillman South Carolton appear in fragmented references.
G A BR announces a Beloit Escampmest special train on the Rock Island route. Travel from Topeka to Beloit set for April 210 with a round trip fare of 257 cents. Tickets available from Hokts "vla" te Hock Island and Pamninger Agate.
An Illinois man killed his wife and child in a violent, mutilating crime yesterday evening near Tioga. A mob pursued the suspect as officers and relatives sought to intervene. In Kansas City, Cleveland League defeated Kansas City in a well played game with Young and Earle delivering standout hitting.
The House adopted concurrent resolutions on Cuba amid mixed cheers and a formal vote tally. Several members voted against, with a party split noted, and the president was to receive notification after standard procedures. A separate matter postponed sentencing pending transcript preparation for Supreme Court review.
A man once confined in a federal penitentiary recounts his sentence and an attempted release on appeal. He mentions intent to move his free thought paper, notes a possible Topeka tie, and hints at future publication choices amid unclear legal outcomes.
A Chicago meeting of workers backed by the labor assembly reported destitute conditions among men building a government bridge at Little Rock. About 85 000 is due, with workers from Illinois and other states threatening action unless the government intervenes. Delegates presented evidence to authorities in Washington as contractors had promised payment within a month.
A fragmented report describes a pan to at a church event in Omaha. It notes crowd presence, a minor panic, and efforts to assist attendees with no injuries reported as the show continued.
Fragmented OCR text discusses an alleged assassin involved in the murder of Enmi Wood in Sievers county. Mentions a possible trial, a grand jury, and political figures, with references to Topeka rumors and ongoing investigations. Other garbled lines touch on a woman found dead and a mysterious disappearance from Thursday evening.
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