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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1895
Page
5
A social event titled Ball of the Railway Switchmen unfolds at Hamilton Hall, hosted by local railway labor groups. The gathering highlights camaraderie among switchmen and raises funds for community rail projects.
A lively Topeka lodge event marked by a grand railroad ball organized January 4 1595 with 126 copies provided programmes. Officials including F H Morgan and many committee members oversaw ceremonies and entertainment featuring waltzes polkas and the Virginia reel as workers from Santa Fe and other lines attended and celebrated.
North Topeka residents gather for holiday events as visitors arrive from Abilene Kansas City and Chicago. The North Topeka Christian church hosts an original cantata directed by Prof. Dandy and Mrs Waleb. Local staff changes include B Wasing of Clyde becoming night operator at Union Pictud depot and Miss Machinow occupying a previous KR post. assorted departures and arrivals noted around Silver Lake Philadelphia and other areas.
Calin Division ae of Pythias hosts a complimentary dance tomorrow evening at Watherall's ball in the Masonic building. Invitations extended to friends of the Knights. Senator Scott's successor likely to be Captain TS Stover for state senate.
In Kansas national guard circles a political battle surrounds the selection of colonel for the First Regiment at Glswranes. Lt Colonel McCrum appears poised to become colonel after a vote council, while Major General Hughes and Governor Morrill may intervene to block his commission amid past court martial ties and factional disputes.
Sherman era veterans establish a Grand Army of the Republic colony in southern Georgia near Attaxta. In thirty days about 3000 colonists have settled, with 100 arriving daily and expectations to reach 15000 by spring. The cooperative settlement offers cheap homes and shared land profits, land bought by Gavarner Norton at 3.60 an acre on a high ridge.
Advices from Cayenne report fugitives arriving at the disputed territory near the French Guiana Brazil boundary. Chierel and forces occupy the area and fortify, seizing Carrvensien and committing outrages against foreign ministers. Urgent charity needed for distressed railway telegraphers founder Ton Ton and family. Also mentions Dr. Hand and Dr. King remedies with testimonials and local advertising.
The article lauds Crane & Co for delivering a high quality Topeka City Directory and a forthcoming Kansas City catalogue. It highlights fine press work, half tone portraits, sturdy bindings, and extensive blank book production serving county offices. George W. Crane is noted as a trusted, prompt, and skilled local figure.
A December storm cripples telegraph lines and halts ships from the north Pacific to Victoria. The Danube and Strathnaver face peril as southerly and westerly gales continue. Collier Wachusett returns badly damaged and leaking, raising concerns for other vessels at sea. Local Lodge notes condemn the Bah crime against Sister Dake and extends sympathy to the family. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises services amid weather chaos and local commerce.
Santa Pau route offers 11 3 holiday fares with 1 round trip for 1.33, sale from December 24 to January 1, usable for return travel. Tickets available at City Ticket Agent. The ad promotes the Smith Premier typewriter and various consumer goods from local merchants, highlighting payments and gifts for holiday seasons.
San ta Fe route holiday rates limited to within 200 miles. Tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 2 good for return travel. One and one third fare for the round trip. Rownay city ticket agent. Also ad listings for silk collars blood purifiers and hair care products woven in with various promotional lines.
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