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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1896

Page

7

Topeka Society Notes and Local Personal Items

Recent social events in Topeka and vicinity are summarized with mentions of club meetings, church gatherings, and visitations. Highlights include a reception for Mrs J. Hontgias, a Rome of Men social, Kennel Club show opening, and a Saxe-Parrett party with Mrs J. Shelighurree. a July wedding in Topeka between the editor's son and his bride from Wardburg college, planning to move to New York.

Lailiesy’ Music Club Srintsilus J. Hontgias Thett Church Breattion Orien Mies Catite Tyrie Ani Cerne Burt Kansas City Saxe-Pareit Welday M. Foulkes Carl Espeinier Sprirat Lilien Willi Verpurcian Club Banille Kine Exel Shymbunnin Lila Smith Gerutky Wekwrawn Mary Cretriberiads Binks Catfergaries Entertainment Sarardiy Utters Can Mics Wowie Mentinger Califorsita Stine Merrit Channel B Tewnelar Minpy Bilmer Torenn Turelay Evenink Iwite Daymiter Est Kitmetet Topeka T Re Wardburh New York

Latter Day Saints Meet in Shia Temple Delegates Present

A lossy, year 1890s style report notes Latter Day Saints founders and leaders meeting in a Shia temple with delegates from California Maine and Oregon. Joseph Smith is named as a major figure with Clapp Hiowss Smith among California attendees. The piece references the church’s claim of original establishment and denies polygamy. Also a brief medical ad and a London Maude notice appear in the same scan.

Mormon Church Shia Fittland Apelt Christ Tutor Bay Salix Dewan Stormon Conaaa California Maine Stlentsvirn Polnen Mqmbore Inal Chien Thess Mre Joseph Smaith Orieial Church Biter J. C. Clapp Aes Albert Hiowss Alexiis Smith USA Smith OS UE Mormon Church of Lian Sheeringham Toung

MISTAKE SAYS BROWN AFFECTS TACOMA PASTORATE MATTER

San Francisco rumor claimed Brown culled to Tacoma pastorate. Brown denied any move to Tacoma and said he had heard nothing about such a plan. The report cited unclear sources and prompted questions about his future posting.

Brown Tacome San Prandtyco Torah Dariper Tavares Tebieh Tacoma Rakhin Krysyotic Avory

Memorial to Thomas Jefferson Erected in New York

A memorial honoring Thomas Jefferson is planned for New York, listing donors and design details. The proposal references Jefferson’s legacy and aims to celebrate the Virginian statesman with a public monument featuring distinctive sculptural elements and inscriptions. It names supporters including notable figures and institutions.

New York Neil GA Thomas Jefferton Hiberis Adam Bonitierreti Strelnin Jeffermen Clad du Postin Jaki le Crunemies Chamitlin Wgeraral Mtarim JR McManam Gale

Skeleton Keys Robberies Alarm Florida Hotels

Dismond Robbers ha ve harvested amid Florida hotels as authorities report a spree of break ins. Detectives track several incidents including a Sew View victim robbed for 525 100 and a hotel guest tied to a 450 000 loss. Police say multiple suspects used skeleton keys during the dawn hauls.

Dismond Florida Samsoes Toowrte Dr. Cutting Sew View

Phelps Denies Objectionable Woveis In Yule Secrecy

The report notes Prof Phelps of Yule insists he did not use objectionable material in relation to Nex Haven and a depart inquiry. Contention centers on alleged writings and school involvement tied to Stevennen, with claims of censorship and political theatre.

Phelps Yule, Seys Nex Haven Anat Mesrbierry Vrofassur Yola Oman Stevennen Aehedian Republica

Sensational death and police chase dominate late edition

A chaotic report describes a fatal incident during a pursuit with police near Twentydlecent, detailing a thief fleeing, marked by a red revolver and a fear-filled crowd. The scene shifts to Holiday Park where a community meeting plans park enlargement, fencing, and new funds, with a treasurer replacement discussed.

Chica Cihematc Fey Dave mi Police Rat Bis Toon Ramor JuUktown Siehart Sepert Worken Holliday Park Holiday Park Menoration TW. Hare Uson Lees Whrute T J, Reliam Wandictalion Imentoe

A Vista of Fashion and Gowns in Black and Mohair

A fashion feature outlines prevailing colors and fabrics for gowns, noting black trimmings, shepherd plaid, and mohair motifs. It describes tailored and ready to wear styles, Paris influences, and wedding dress trends with emphasis on sleeves, bodices, and decorative trims. The text highlights bridal attire and the return of elegant line with slender sleeves, lace, and embroidered details.

Wade Éulor New York Elle Graves Greageain Ellis Ghiffon Grace Linn Aliapo Tata

Fragmentary Textile Description From Antique Garment Details

A fragmentary OCR passage describes a garment with elbow sleeves and trimming. It mentions orange blosyorme adornments, a macond at the waist, and a skirt with front pinning and a tinted back. The silhouette includes a high yatta style headpiece and orange corones accents.

Election Tomorrow Shapes City Council Race In Ward Contests

Registration is on and voters prepare for a city council election viewed as a major event. In the First Ward there are three candidates for the colonels and in the Second Ward Councilman Wil Stephenson faces Michael Os with expected Stevensons victory. Polls open at dawn across precincts as the city girds for a decisive turnout.

Piret Sdeonl Pirat F. D. Purtiseu Mir Putteon Wil Stephenson Auichael Oswiit Stephensoin A & Pam

Hanway Affair at McPhrson Sparks Depot Rumors

Turbulent details emerge as witnesses testIy in the Hanway case tied to Et Taneey and Topeiua travettup. Authorities report bond fixed at Sh0, with Harweey denying improper conduct and urging witnesses to aid the court.

Hanway McPhrson Bey

ExGovernor Crawford Prompts Monetary Reform Debate

The text discusses an 1870s era monetary standard debate. It cites the idea of gold and silver certificates and U S notes, with mention of Crawford and advocate positions on coinage policy and a monetary reform plan affecting the nation’s currency system.

Washington Lererncor Celine Nana Rey Wilver Tell Dartinetad Mr Crawford Hmina Chen Otilor Keitel Galt Corlifeates Ang Sliver

Mr G G Berton Hurt In Street Accident

G G Barton a Kansas agent seems to have bribed American Book Company about a street incident on Elfen Avenue near Seventh Street. The man was knocked down by a horse and severely injured, taken home on Maitland Street, and to remain confined for at least two months. River and Harbor bill passes in Washington with 316 to 40 vote amid opposition.

Barton Tenis Seventh Street Forton Burton Wes Hoss Kansis Avenue

Labor To Unite In Chicago With Labor Congress

The Chicago Trades Assembly plans a joint meeting with the Labor Congress to decide on a referendum. A joint committee from two hotels completed preparations, with date set for April, awaiting Congress decision. Delegates will be notified, aiming to unify labor organizations across Chicago.

Chicago Trades Assembly Labor Congress Cilcure Trade and Labor AsomiMy Chicago Iter Wolly Bet Chdmgo

Mortgage case before the supreme court in California

The Kansas mortgage pedemption case is before the Supreme Court with briefs filed by Topeka counsel Sudee M. Vidisatine and Leonard S. Ferry. Arguments discuss contract construction and whether the writ of competency can be imposed, while noting related cases in Texas and Wisconsin.

Washinston Supreme Court Marcha Romita Topeke Leonard S. Ferry Thomas Deren A. A. Goddard E A McGrath Tex Couonsel Juline Beverly Lees California Beltane Texas Tukline Marth Ulasus Alppa

Reed Ilas Virginia Weekington April 6

Fragmented OCR text references Virginia conventions and a presumed state convention. Content is garbled with missing words and unclear meaning, but appears to discuss a large number of conventions in Virginia and mentions activities related to the state convention and potential influence by certain groups.

Weekington Intermatter Bevn Virginia

Americana Win in Ancient Greek Discus Event

The report notes a victory in the ancient Greek discus competition at Olannian games with Atheim winning and Phe Ertl achieving a notable finish. Details are fragmentary but indicate a successful win in the Winged mitre category and strong performances in the quar tur kilometer mots.

Atheim Teuta

Financial Turbulence Besets Glass Workers Union Race

In a chaotic report the United States chapter of the Glass Workers union faces disruption as leadership under Simon Burts falters amid financial strain. Plans to pivot governance collide with internal resistance as factions threaten withdrawal and reorganization.

United States Simon Burts Numeial Window Glass Gaawelietlow Thydel Oh Seruvday Renwins i Burns Plana

War in the Sudan Report From Cairo Front April 1

Dispatches describe British forces engaging near Konyeko and Midswell with reports of enemy advances near Astoun and Berber. Mentions reinforcement plans at Kakheb and Guakinninverter, plus local memorials and a charity offering for a new companion silver ark.

Cairo Kexpulan Haar Harper Rirane Faree Wale Astuon Murat Akin Arother Patudion Guakinninverter Abeede

Ballington Booth Attends Philadelphia Meeting With Booths

A disjointed account notes Ballington Booth being annoyed by a sibling, with Maud Booth present in Philadelphia. The piece mentions a 4:30 pm gathering at Ballington Bowls and a cordial reception, referencing the New York leader of the Volunteers of America and the National Home.

Volunteara New York Ballington Chald Hekhtyor Piiladelphis Mie Maud Booth Nisethia

Weather and appointments in old Santa Fe era dispatch

The weather reports describe a recent heavy rainfall and a clearing trend with temperatures from 55 to 73 degrees. Separately, notices mention appointments of a postmaster in Washington and a Kansas City post, plus an eye examination ad and a referee decision in a legal case.

Tyri- Peretti Sante Mook Eland Santa Fe Hook Island Joe Hertiaten Nouth

Market Report Summary From Kansas City Livestock Market

Market findings show firm opening and bullion reports. cattle receipts around 5,000 with steady to higher prices. Hogs receipts daily near 2,000 with futures up. hogs strong to higher on lighter offerings. Cattle and calves show renewed demand with steers and cows trading around 2.20 to 2.80, stockers and feeders around 2.00 to 2.50. Sheep receipts near 14,008 with prices improved in parts. Kansas City Livestock Market reports overall strength across cattle hogs and sheep sectors.

Kansas City

Market Goesip Grin ous of more whyst aston ho Gorn

Market notes from Chicago and New York detail shifts in grain and commodity trading. Wheat and corn prices move amid rumors of large exports, with shipments seen rising then easing. Trading centers report firmer bids for May and July futures, while cash markets show variable activity and uncertain demand across Chicago, New York, and allied exchanges.

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