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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1894
Page
6
A society page notes multiple upcoming weddings and social occasions. Readers are invited to attend and celebrate with local families and organizations planning spring events and engagements.
Society events fill the week with thimble and cand parties receptions and a major wedding at noon tomorrow for Miss Jeune Grieson and Mr Ralph Squires at First M E church. A Prescott and Miss Carry Bartholmew also sail into a social highlight as many ushers tower girls and guests attend.
The convicted swindler George Gordon faces a possible new trial and appeal after a late Saturday Alvthet court verdict. Lawyer Jd G Waters argues the jury erred, contending Gordon should be acquitted on grounds of improper evidence while noting attempts to reclaim $85 stolen from Henry Trenéar under false pretenses.
Two separate blazes in Topeka claim minor losses early today. A 6:20 am fire on North Topeka damaged a two story residence on Enes Cortie Street owned by M. T. Campbell with 60 percent of its value lost. furniture losses estimated at 500 to 600 with no insurance. A later 10 pm office fire at De G Brevault on Kansas Avenue caused about 16 dollars in damage with no clear origin.
Charters filed include Cherokee Coal and Zinc company of Cherokes with capital 15000 and directors Magines Pye W Humpbhrey J N Kilpatrick. Also Colorado Montana Nevada and Dakota mising cogspear with four charters, capital 10000 each, directors Wiltses Stephens Past berg Martin Peckart Bare and Smarte! Kaness City. Offices to be in Kansas City with agents nationwide. Dr Price's Baking Powder touted for purity and lack of adulteration.
A Brooklyn Young Women’s Christian Association gymnasium is described with facilities and workouts for women, plus social support from notable donors. The piece also covers a London business college for women, Smith and Mount Holyoke colleges’ facilities, and a satirical column on women’s fashion and domestic attire including patterns for garments and commentary on husband’s shirts.
Sherlock Holmes confronts a web of love and betrayal as Dede reveals her true feelings for Ormont and Mayeratev while tracing loyalties to Arminta. Holmes recalls past loves and battles a dangerous lure, while a domestic tragedy unfolds with long, painful consequences for those involved.
In a slice of domestic life, two friends flee to a summer resort with cameras, while long simmering tensions surface when the trip triggers jealousy and gossip. Lottie flashes a stormy mood as Jack’s loyalties and marriage prospects are teased, ending in comic mischief and a playful reconciliation.
A fragmented excerpt describes an art critic in Boston reacting to a performance near a portrait of a famous lady by Whistler. The piece mentions a singer, dialogue with Neil and Wilader, and a debate on prose versus poetry, ending with a drifting procession of lines about courage and danger.
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