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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1894
Page
6
Fragmented in a Topeka newspaper page recounts social chatter and court notes. Mentions weather, real estate, elections, a civil case, and a growing list of local figures and events, with garbled names and scattered quotes reflecting a lively but distorted historical record.
In society circles residents of Topeka and nearby areas report recent events and social happenings. Community clubs, charity events, and standout gatherings showcase prominent locals and timely activities within the capital region.
The General Hotel of Society hosts a gala afternoon to honor four ladies invited by Mrs Lakin and Mrs Lislock with a display of fancy work. A later safety party at Library hall features decor, stage arrangements, and refreshments under Mrs J L Kine and Mrs Arthur Lingafelt with a reception committee listed.
Work on a Kansas Avenue bridge advances with extensive repairs and new stringers. Swanson aims to finish within ten days despite tempered progress. see details on oak planks, crosspieces, and construction methods.
A Topeka meeting of the state bar association committee urged creating an appellate court to relieve the Supreme Court. RB Velets and Judge Thomson of Marlingame were named to draft a bill for the legislature. They will reconvene December 14 to finalize the proposal amid opposition from Commander Campbell to funding Soldiers Home site plans. Leavenworth officials press for use of the site. Campbell questions legality of petitions.
Local items report Charles Miller M D of Topeka announcing a candidacy for Dr Pilcher s prize in Winfield imbecile asylum. Judge Webb sues for 109 over services defending State House commissioners before the legislative investigating committee in 1500 and Tet. Lt Gov Trout-Mian files election excuses cost bin 256 80 with 2100 to J L Bristow. An effort to block Jeaper Carter from penitentiary for forgery due to insanity. Mrs Buckner hosts a thimble party for her mother Mrs J Taylor of Lawrence. A Blue Mound Book Shots state bank commissioner notified People s Bank of Blue Mound closed. Detroit schools to remain closed due to diphtheria.
The Revue Hebdomadaire holds rights to Zola's Lourdes and plans two weekly issues to avoid losing Catholic readers who threaten to abandon the magazine if the profane novel is published. The editor pledges to proceed, seeking to settle the dispute with a double issue arrangement.
Reports from five states show women as potent political factors in recent elections but Kansas defeated a New York style suffrage push. Coverage cites Helen Gougar’s test case, Annie Louise Rounds’ W T U leadership, and other notes on women’s voting influence, campaigns, and public notices.
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