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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1896
Page
5
Reports from Leavenworth and Topeka recount Miss Margaret Horne, niece of Kansas City clergy, eloping with D A Bailey, Shawnee County surveyor. They wed in Atchison after a city hotel scene and a missing license, with tales of persuasion and family notoriety fueling the gossip.
In Topeka society circles, Mr Bailey and Miss Horne reportedly planned to elope after a supper at the Imperial hotel. The eight clerk says the young couple appeared agitated and sought a probate judge. Mrs Bailey, formerly Miss Margaret Horne, is described as a popular Topeka choir singer who recently moved from Kaunas City. The couple insists the stories are untrue and they are old enough to decide freely.
Sixty two bishops request Canterbury archbishop and foreign leaders to rally Christendom in a crusadelike bid to aid persecuted Armenian Christians. Buffalo churches and Jewish congregations unite in 25 meetings urging US Congress and executive branch to press Turkey to stop murders and outrages. The prompt ends with mentions of dates February 11 and 12 and a note about the Mikado.
The Topeka police board discharged three patrolmen and one special officer for stealing beer and drinking while on duty, with sergeant Ellison reprimanded. The vote split, reflecting partisan tensions as comments blame a politicized force and demand merit-based appointments regardless of party.
Beach and Bowers minstrels billed at the Grand February 15 and Paderewski scheduled in Kansas City March 9 at the Auditorium. Ministerial union to hear Dr Bailey queries. Valencia boy John Ewings arrested after a $15 rowing dispute. Immediate Relief fund directors plan lodge visits to boost relief drive. YWCA international secretary Miss M H Taylor to visit Topeka February 17 and 18 with parlor conference at Mrs Eugene Ware home. Dover to get a new die factory as Dover Cheese Factory Association files charter with state. Capital stock set at 600 dollars. officers named John W Sage president, George Kemble VP, Aston Sage treasurer, Cary Snyder secretary.
About 13,200 tons of Egyptian sugar are afloat bound for this port from Alexandria. The shipments are on British Lane steamers and are expected to arrive soon. The large import reflects the wartime fear of poor Cuban crops, with additional sugar from Hamburg and Honolulu via British and American ships.
Crago Feb 10 Kansas delegates were lodged at the Leland Hotel by John S. Richardson chair of the Democratic state central committee. Fifty rooms reserved with Morrison mentioned among Kansas Democrats and Morrison favored for the delegation. The central committee meets Feb 25 to call the convention and a split on silver is anticipated. The anti silver faction may draft the platform but two thirds for nomination seem unlikely.
The Hon Cecil Rhodes left London secretly for Bulawayo today and will travel to South Africa via the Suez Canal. The departure surprised officials and may aim to avoid political moves by the House of Commons. Rhodes plans to return to England for Dr Jameson’s trial in June, with the Duke of Abercorn among the few witnesses.
A New York Sun note reports a social fad in Washington where men attend afternoon calls and functions in ordinary sack suits and colored shirts. The trend, described as a rebellion against formal dress, sees men in “rough and ready” attire even at lavish gatherings hosted by wealthy senators.
A New York senator in Albany hosts visiting women fighters at the capitol marble room. The New York convention contingent asks about voting rights and recognition. He jokes I get along with them all right and notes appointing the first woman rotary in New York.
Canada plans an international poxitha this summer titled the British Empire Exposition and International Display of All Nations. Opening on May 24, Queen Victoria's birthday, the event will feature extensive displays from the United States United Kingdom France Germany Austria Hungary Italy Sweden Norway Denmark Russia Poland Turkey Switzerland Australia Ceylon Burma Cape Colony Japan China Mexico and several American nations.
The Republican city centers committee will convene Friday night to decide when and how to hold the city primaries. The street commissioner's office hosts the meeting as the piece contrasts Hester and Astor street life with brisk urban divisions. The Jerusal prints all the news.
A six rider bicycle built to beat a moving express train, named the Empire, is planned for a mile dash on a smooth track near Albany. The 12 foot overall sextet weighs about 18,735 pounds with 28 pounds per rider, uses a four sprocket gear of 25 23 14 and 12 teeth, and pneumatic tires rated 620 psi. Inventors claim top speed can reach the rail speed, with a race time target near 35 seconds if ground conditions hold and track is laid.
Miss Georgia Gordon is linked to a painting by Karl Cappes shown in Columbus near the Chittenden hotel annex. The likeness to Miss Gordon sparks family anger and a legal inquiry after reports she posed for the artwork. Karl Cappes says the portrait used a French model with an ideal head, but the resemblance remains striking.
Four Kansas towns Esoria Saline Abilene Hutchinson seek to host the Populist state convention. Chairmanship confirms consideration after a Commercial Club pledge to back the bid. Delegations from Abilene Salina and Emporia expected at Friday meeting of the state central committee.
Gen William Sooy Smith of Chicago urges a Detroit River tunnel over a bridge in a letter to Lake Carriers Association counsel Harvey Goulder. He estimates tunnel cost at three million dollars versus four million for a bridge excluding land damages. He argues a tunnel is preferable and questions railroad firms' motives to choose the costlier option.
North Topeka residents gathered Friday evening for a social at the home of C social featuring singing by a male quartet and light refreshments. Attendees included Dore Dolman Ludee Paramore Zoe Paramore Jessie Bicker Elia Capron Fancie Fowler and several others. Local ads promote businesses on North Kanes and West Laurent streets with various services and a note on reaching the courthouse via West Sixth Avenue and Van Buren Street.
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