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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
5
In the society section, Topeka social life is sketched with gatherings and dances. Names of local and visiting ladies and gentlemen appear, along with outings, dinners, and parties at homes and in nearby towns.
A county inspection tour reviewed stone sources in Shawnee and nearby quarries. Colonel Tweeddale will assess samples from High Wind Park and Rodg ve quarries to verify suitability for the temporary bridge project. Superintendent Hinckley favors Weaver quarry stone from Douglas county but commissioners prefer Shawnee county stone if feasible. Pile driving for the temporary bridge to begin this week with completion expected in two weeks.
Aug 19. Neebe the Haymarket anarchist pardoned by Gov Aliweid left his wife and eloped with Theresa Mueller of this city. His wife said she does not care if he never returns, noting unpleasantness if he returns. Patrolman Wellman resigns from Topeka force for personal habit issues. Chief Gardiner comments Wellman is good but cannot resist temptation. Swedish concert by Sepphy quartet at Swedish Lutheran Church draws large audience. Dudley Buchs Annie Laurie performed well. Idaho Democrats and Populists meet. Lewiston chairman J W Held. fusion with Populists approved. silver Republicans excluded.
Advertises a luxurious rail journey to New York aboard a vestibuled 3 10 train with Pullman sleeper and dining car. Highlights Niagara Falls and Lenign Valley as top sights in an all railroad experience supervised by L R O Morrow City Ticket Agent 103 Clark Street Chicago.
About thirty five members heard Judge J. G. Slonecker speak at Sex o's hall. The meeting opened with remarks by Chair Alexander and Councilman Frank Stevens cited opposition to a Methodist revival. W. Stout urged canvassing to secure Republican votes in November and to track first time voters. Slonecker praised the campaign and discussed money questions, silver and tariff issues, and the Republican platform. The next meeting is set for the Topeka mill and elevator building west of the Santa Fe shops.
In an Atchison Champion interview, Judge David Martin states he is not a candidate for district judge. He refuses any nomination, says he will not permit his name to be used, and urges friends not to worry or be concerned about his public stance. He emphasizes he has no desire for the bench and does not want to hinder aspirants.
Arkansas City on Aug 18 reports sixty six new names added to the Pree Silver league rolls at a Monday night club room gathering. Kingsbury named secretary Green assistant secretary Chapel vice president, with a challenge planned to the McKinley or peace club on questions of us. Wellington Aug 19 Sumner county Republicans held a large convention nominating their ticket. John Weavaner instructed for John J. Ingaill. County officers re nominated Levi Ferguson probate judge Woods county attorney Simpson district clerk Varner superintendent.
Readable items describe a Republican barbecue in Junction City with speeches by Congressman Blue Senator Baker and J E Heasin. Other notes cover political nominations in Jewell Harper and Holton, and a Bryan visit rumor for Kansas with details on district judges and candidates.
Curfew chatter echoes through Topeka streets as youths vow to protest. The day brings diverse items from local politics, trolley tales, railroad notes, court actions, weather impacts, and school updates across Topeka and nearby towns.
Earnest Robinson plans a six day bicycle trip from this city to Colorado Springs weather permitting. The sewer at Pirth and Jackson remains bad with a foot deep overflow during heavy rain. Miss Charlotte Crane returns to her former Bossy role in Texas Steer. The company opens its season week after next as Minx Bowes seeks Topeka appearances. Councilman Stevens failed to deliver watermelons for the Third Ward McKinley club meeting, likely due to cold.
The Georgia Minstrels will appear at the Grand Opera House Friday evening the 7th. The Indianapolis Journal praised the troupe for a lively two to three hour show with clever singing dancing and features. Billy Kersands James White and James Moore headline with others including Gauze and the Crescent City quartet delivering entertaining acts. The company aims for an off time minstrel performance and delivers one of the best seen locally.
Miss Flora Finlayson, a noted opera singer who sang with Lillian Russell and the Bostonians, died Monday night in her apartment. Heart failure suspected. friends found her body this afternoon. She had been ill for some time and was set to debut at the Tivoli last night, following engagements with major companies.
The Delaware state convention nominated EH W Tunnel of Sussex for governor and Irving Handy of Newcastle for congress. Delegates pledged electors for Bryan and Sewall amid a turbulent session with Peter J Ford’s supporters defecting from the ticket. Single tax advocates protested when a minority report was rejected and majority resolutions were adopted amid cries of Free speech and Gag law.
Percival Lowell reports from Flagstaff that a new MA inch telescope verifies a Martian canal as visible. The Lowell observatory will be set near Mexico City to observe Mars in winter, with temporary work at Flagstaff meanwhile. In Paris a fire at the Montpelier Industrial Exhibition destroyed valuable pictures and papers, causing about 10000 in damage. incendiary rumors and anarchist suspicions arise.
A garbled historical note outlines a state finance table summary covering receipts and balances July 1. It lists institutions like reformatories, asylum, soldiers home, universities, permanent and annual school funds, and endowments with bond and land sale figures. Partial text references U.S. bonds, treasury disbursements, and university endowments amid OCR errors.
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