Capital Young Men Joke Sparks Crowd Fall
A humorous incident at a capital gathering caused members of the Capital Young Men to fall down laughing. Witnesses describe a lighthearted moment that disrupted proceedings and drew smiles from bystanders.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1895
Page
5
Chicago Tribune clipping sparks talk of Miss Fay hoax
In Topeka reports the Chicago Tribune clipping about Miss Eva Fay fuels speculation of a staged mind reading act. Georgie and other entertainers appear in the tale while Miss Fay denies impropriety and explains her showmanship and method to a reporter amid a lively theater crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadion
Mulvane
Misa Eva Fay
Chicago Tribune
Jovanar
Jorexan
Pioyres
Nis
Stout
Szitatora
Globe Travtars
Topeka
Jonnxas
Misa Fay
Ehd
Chicaze Tribune
Plewrer
Sil
Bre Almnat
Mejar Hudson
Anna Eve Fay
Georgio
Miss Fay
Georgie
George Pinkle
Chicago
Pingree
Tribune
Amy
Beandé
Misa
Dressing Room Scene Disrupts Theater Performance
Journal recounts a chaotic night at Crawford's theater where a drunken actor roared through the show, Miss Fay tipped him 50 cents, and the dressing rooms were cleared as a roundabout on stage kept wind at bay. The piece notes the era’s rough backstage humor and mentions the building’s 1857 scrub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames Alline Werte
Mamsasto von Legcing
Crawford's Theater
Miss Bay Todar
Miss Fay
Lee Awarded 1500 Dollar Damages in Horse Case
Theo Ver catactor Horseman received a wel against the Hock Intash for 1340 dollars. The suit, led by A. D. Le, involved a wreck near Face Island where a horse and rider were harmed. Damages sought included 2500 for the horse value. testimony from witnesses across Iowa supported the horse’s value amid the wreck and injuries to the rider’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catactor
Hock Intash
A. D. le
Dunetion Ae
Aslon Pa
Face Island
Borswine
Police Politics Dew It: Garris Opposition to Merit Promotio
A pro forma statement from Police Commissioner Clarion Holliday signals the board intends to promote from within when Sergeant Ellison resigns. Patrolmen McElroy Fawkes Wesburs Wellwillard Burgess Owens deny candidacy though Owens would welcome the post if aided by allies. Tim Donovan is identified as the Democrat sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garris
Board of Police Commissionere
Elileon
Clarion Holliday
Ellison
McElroy
Fawkes
Weshburs
Wellwillard
Owens
Lukould
Tim Donovan
Receiver for the Row named in Topeka dispute
Fred Slater was yesterday appointed receiver for the Row district property in Topeka. District Clerk E M Cy ouiver for Stucky How is not insolvent. Slater will run the Row and collect rents while owners argue over the title. Oscar Bischof, W C Edwards and others contest the property between first and second streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Slater
E. M. Cy Ouiver
Stucky
Topeka
Tlon
Ron
Pegreg
Verdict Against Manhattan Lawyer in $11,000 Bank Suit
A jury in the United States circuit court awarded $11,06456 to First National Bank of Huntington Indiana against John E Hessin a Manhattan lawyer and ex banker. Hessin was involved in a jute tagging manufacturing venture and the suit covered money advanced by the bank. The decision may be appealed. Venezuela Likes the Message. Minister Andrade of Venezuela expresses gratification at the proposal noting it will be well received by the government and people of Venezuela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balt
Manhattan
United States
John E. Hessin
First National Bank of
Huntington
Indiana
Hessin
Venezuela
Washinston
Andrade
Veceruele
The Spider's Web in a Backyard Burglary Case
A narrator recounts a Sunday break in at his home where a spider wove a silver web across a broken fence and a safe in the back yard. The thief proved to be his own clerk Jonas, who confessed after the money vanished from the safe and an attempted alarm led to the discovery. A moral tale of misjudged trust follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn al - Atra
Myracle
Wah Hong
Oftea
Jonas
Poe Prinwetad
Tadit
Jong Wwe
Axi
Jotina
Addon
Tau
Anna
Jils
Will Clemons
Collier's Weskly
Murder Road Haunts Prairie After Narrow Escape Incident
A Kansas farmer, Coultis, recounts a nighttime encounter near the scene of Edward Siston’s murder. A short, unknown man seized his horse’s bit, but Coultis released the team and fled, then sped home five miles. Neighbors remain unsettled, with debate over supernatural explanations and the desolate road’s sinister aura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewan
Bridie
Edward Ilston
H.coultis
Hichland
Topeka
Edward Siston
Conitis
Lrtle
Mr. Coultis
Asathe
Coullis
Couius
Fatal shooting near telegraph pole on prairie road
A boy named Edward Minton was shot in a road eastbound stretch marked by a telegraph line and a hole in a pole. The wound ended his life as onlookers saw the body dragged 100 feet from the fence into the open prairie, left exposed to the elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Minton
Many counterfeiters in Poverty Stricken Family Jail
Edward Davidson described as tall gaunt and untrustworthy, jailed for counterfeiting after admitting to passing a counterfeit dollar in Leavenworth. His poverty stricken family arrived to stay with him at the county jail. wife and two children occupy an upstairs room as one child falls ill. Trial expected in two or three days in U S court as more counterfeiters are brought to Topeka for the current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Davidson
Leavenworth
Davidson
Hit
United States
Topeka
Reformed Maidens Start Fresh In New Homes
Police Matron Mrs. LE Tharps told Chief Wilk ergon this morning that the three reformers posed no promises they hadn’t made before. The trio Cora Barnes Pearl Martin and Jennie Beaver were jailed in Theuksgi for drunkenness and fighting and were released to begin new lives, with plans for temporary work placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE Tharps
Wilkergon Thas
Cora Barnes
Pearl Martin
Jennie Beaver
Tony Smith Missing in Newals Case Investigation
Report claims Tony Smith, a witness in the Mateon murder case in Kansas City, is untraceable. A mind reader named Anna Fay suggested he remains on an island in Missouri between Kaneas and Iowa, while authorities search along the Missouri River between Kansas City and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newals
Sal
Tony Smith
Mateon
Kaneas City
Anna Fay
Smith
Missouri
Kaneas
Iowa
Dave Bordze
Kansas City
St Louis
Countess Weary of Husband's Country Says She Wants Home
New York December 4. Const and Count Jess de Usstellane Anna Gould entertain a large party at Rochecottes. News says the young American countess tires of her husband’s country life and longs for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anse Gould
York
Jess de Usstellane
Anna Gould
Rochecotts
Notable Quote on Versailles as City Residence Model
The speaker finds it extraordinary to describe the idea of using Queen Marie Antoinette's Versailles country dream as the model for a city residence, noting the impracticality of concealing her sentiments on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Antoinette
Versailles
The Fair Children Ward Off Collateral Heirs Case
In Sax Faaxcisca on December 4 the estate of the late Seester Fair saw collateral heirs sell their rights for 40 000. The settlement aims to aid direct heirs in a jury trial. Also an unrelated ad urges restoring hair loss with a druggist noted product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sax Faaxcisca
Ezateinee
Seester Fair
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