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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1894

Page

6

Topeka Social Notes Highlight Local Holiday Plans

General notes of society from Topeka and vicinity list Miss Grace Foulks home from natre dure. Mrs W A L Thompson and Mrs P spent a day in Kapsee City. Mr and Mrs Ralph Squires returned from West wedding trip. Frank Blanch to spend Christmas in Feypudon. A club in Topeka hosted at Miss Watkins home. Lily Hewie Elder entertained friends. Mrs A F Robinson home from Mexico. A large reception was given for Mr and Mrs J Lino Staith of Parker, Georgia. Various locals plan holidays with relatives in Kansas and nearby states.

Misa Grace Foulks Robinson Hale Clement Laveler Coryell University Streod Charles Lastry W. MH Beeington New York City Chelebras Mise Viola Stuart Walkecattt Barnum & Cae Dry Poods Cult Parnawort Chicaph Akia Harry Onaha Toyeke End J. Lino Staith Nee Parker Cantels Geongin Byeathehen Margaret Aduum Porter Ted Madison Street Paul Palawe Kenson Military Academy Gambier Ohia Wil McNab Stewart Lovis Buchanan Street Will DePoura Ottawa Kansas A. Ulown Topeka Peed Kingwey Kabaas City Mon L. Mitchell Carbondale Ed Lanham Little Son Clarry Greensburg Ind Mire Gruer Curtis Bethany Laverence Kat Paris Eod Gueele Puller Emporis W. PF Parker Browning Shakespeare Club Kansas City Pliny Supér Hoe Miskoges Mies Wrank Lewis Mies Mary McQabe Miter Seebet Montion Mies Maud Kidder Maud Rae Cheaney Nors Ethie River Mead Bilieus Irene Boyd East Tenth Street Aaron Jetuiote Mes Leeper Lawrence Misa Flattie Spaulding Leavenworth Kansas Medical College Ar Kuen N. O S. Celeb Banus of Mine Mandevilism Monroe Street Hare Lakin Grace Cathedral Luther Bright Atchison Midland College Bright Springfehd Ohio McLean Carthage Paren Mra

Burns on plutocracy and labor unrest in turner lecture

John Burns argued against industrial aristocracy and monopoly, warning that inflation followed by depression harms workers. He urged unity with labor leaders and unions to oppose monopolists, rail and political power, insisting society must pursue political and social equality through reform. The sermon touched on wage issues, economic justice, and the need to protect the working class.

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Allen Seeks Senate Audit of Restaurant Prices

Senator Allen of Nebraska introduced a resolution asking the Senate rules committee to audit the Senate restaurant. He alleges the restaurant rents, coal, wood, ice, and utensils are effectively charged to the government while prices remain high. He plans to speak on the subjects soon. Professor Langley demonstrates a ship moving 100 yards, then failing due to mechanical issues. The Smithsonian experiment shows aerial navigation progress but incomplete results. Three newspapers are seized for publishing proceeds of a League of Liberty meeting. Taxpayers oppose new taxes and will challenge the law in court to protest government levies.

Allen Nebraska Senate Langley Quanto Langleys Smithsonian Institute Langiay League of Liberty

Non-Union Men Guarded at Pennsylvania Tin Plate Mill

In Pennsylvania at a tin plate mill in Enweopr Crry, sheriff and guards protect nearby workers after a former employee Susie Weaver drew a .38 revolver and fired shots in the air, prompting women sympathizers to crowd and the work site to be tightly guarded amid threats toward lodging quarters.

Ors Threstes Penneyfemale Tin Plate Milita Crry Sheriff Doutbitt Con-Unios Susie Weaver Joerm

Pullmans Prepare Dedication of Memorial Church

George M. Pullman and family arrived in a private car to arrange the dedication of the Pullman memorial church in January. The party includes wife, sonnettes private secretary and Rev Henry R. Pullman of Baltimore. The event commemorates the birthday of the car builder. Public notice mentions a card and local addresses.

Austos N.Y. Dee George M. Pullman Henry R. Pullman Baltimore Pullman Memorial Church Gupern

Christmas Gift Prices From A Local Store

A long list of Christmas gift prices includes colored bordered handkerchiefs at 20c to 50c, silk and cashmere items, neckwear at 25c, gloves, shirts, underwear, socks, and men’s suits with several price points. The ad emphasizes a variety of apparel and accessories with reduced sale prices and quantities.

Holiday notices and local incidents in a small town

The column lists holiday preparations and visits by residents, including Mrs York on Monroe Street and Mr and Mrs Bo Todd in Delphi. It notes Santa Claus at the 10 cent store on Kansas Avenue, a December 20 wedding, a kitchen burglary, a barber shop robbery, and fire department activity. It also covers a lecture on the Passion Play, a mineral dispute summary, and national tariff discussions referenced via Wilson.

J. H. Poueht Henry Santa Claus Kansas Avenue Omn North Tapeke Rev Maver Jam Ross Misa Kate Cottle Charlie Wise Andy Wise Limeskiln Burt Keant Kensas Avenue Tire Department Ethel Frances Beker Passion Plas,” Obet-Ammergau Knights of Prttiss Ray Parmeter Ave. Arnold Railroad Street Wiile Berry Suapleson A. V. Hobb Fley

Miners Rebuff Arbitration as Award Favors Operators

Dec 21 Matsu toxs district reports a sudden coal miners defeat from the arbitrators. The board’s award, far below prior demands, shocks miners who had refused a 65 cent compromise and now deny accepting the decision. Reverend James Kuke of Massillon, miner’s representative, signed under protest while Father Rubo praised the operators’ case despite concessions.

Matsu Lesa James Kuke Massillon Rubo

Boston Theater Licenses Revoked After Sunday Concert Probe

Boston December 21 After hours in executive session the police board voted to revoke licenses for Palace Theater Howard Atheneum and Grand dime Museum due to mismanagement of Sunday concert notices. Action against Boston and Hollis Street theaters was suspended amid a disagreement. Authorities say the move marks a victory for the movement against Sunday concerts. Ads note theater goods from $1.00 to $25.00 at Swift and Holiday's.

Boston Palace Theater Howard Athenseum Grand Dime Museum Ollis Street Boand of Board of Polce

A Sunset on Lake Erie and Other Miscellany

A string of humorous snippets and quips from various papers. Jests range from a young artist and mentor chat to a father discussing funds for a daughter. One item notes a nickel in a hash, another riffs on poetry and editors. The collection includes light social commentary and playful banter about art, money, and daily life.

Marmion Brushwallop Alice Lake Erie Cleveland Plain Dealer

American delegate talk with Turkish vizier on Armenia outrages

United States Minister Alexander W. Terrell held a lengthy interview with Grand Vizier Djevde Pasha. The meeting focused on whether an American delegate would accompany the Turkish commissioner investigating alleged Armenian outrages. Pending official word, a cable to the president on the matter is reportedly sent.

Terrell ConsTastinene United States Alexander W. Terrell Djevde Pasha Armenia Torrell

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