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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1896
Page
8
A jumble of Topeka short items covers police updates, court notes, community events, and local personalities. It notes new officers and weights, union formations, charity sewing, candidates and speeches, upcoming conventions, and various minor incidents from Topeka and surrounding towns with brief mentions of individuals, meetings, and local happenings.
North Topeka notes include C A Herring’s move to Mayotts and Miss Anne Huntsberger’s return from Meriden. John C. Cromwell testifies before grand jury about grave robbery. Revival messages continue. four baptisms at the Baptist church. Alaska tales shared at Presbyterian church. The Ventreplate club banquet on Kansas avenue. reforms and local events. Advertisements for groceries and a photo shop appear amid community notices.
The round up covers Populist gubernatorial hopefuls led by ex Governor Levelling and ex congressmen, with names like Walter Costigan, J. W. apay, W. A. Harris, and S. H. Snider. Lieutenant governor contenders include L. P. Klang and J. M. Dunemore, while secretary of state and treasurer talks mention C. A. Taylor and J. W. Lowlus. Leavenworth gossip notes Cy Leland, Case Broderick, and plans for fresh blood, plus Trautman declines a second term and potential support for James A. Troutman.
Chicago, Feb. The actor Nat J. Goodwin clashed with Commissioner Foote during deposition over memory lapses and inconsistencies in his testimony in the Maxwell vs Goodwin copyright suit. Maxwell seeks 60000 damages for alleged infringement of his play Congress, which he says Goodwin accepted then rejected as unsuitable.
A Buffalo dispatch quoted Arthur Ryerson of Chicago saying Marshall Field warned business morals in Chicago have fallen below five years ago and steadily sinking. Field later claimed the remark aimed at the nation, not Chicago, and refused to comment further, noting it was not for public repetition.
Lexington Ky Feb 11 Secretary Herbert replies to the Woman's Christian Temperance union that the battleship Kentucky will not be christened with whisky. He notes the shipyard usually uses champagne for christening and that clear water may be used, following the request. The contested idea arose after Miss Richardson suggested bourbon, which she said she would pour if allowed.
A historical survey traces kissing as a social gesture, noting variations from smelling and nose touching to kissing. It cites Praeceptor Erasmus, Preyer on childhood learning, and Bunyan’s stance, contrasting universal appeal with regional unfamiliarity and evolving etiquette.
Lawrence University students in Appleton Wis discuss uniforms inspired by military school dress. Men consider gray and black ensembles while women opt for navy blue with blue blouses trimmed in black. Blue dormers replace skirts in gym attire.
The upcoming Amateur Fancy Skating Championship in New York attracts top skaters including Louis Rubenstein and George D Phillips. Noted Canadian Rubenstein brothers and Moses Rubenstein are featured, with historic clashes and titles recounted.
Moses Robensteds, touring champion of Canada at Ottawa, detests rivals and won the 1801 event opened by the New England Skating Association in Boston, beating J Bacon by 60 points. He never challenged the National Amateur association of New York trophy. The original US champion was Edward Brady, who died about 90 years ago, remembered by pupils as perhaps the best figure skater.
A collage of sports notices references boxing exhibitions near Boston and boxing figures like Jimmie Anthony in San Francisco. It notes a Michigan plan for a women’s gymnasium, a new golf course near Lakewood, and opinions on the Mather-Fitzsimmons bout. It mentions Erne’s travel plans, Hoyt’s cost to push Anson as an actor, and clubs awaiting the 1896 championship. Pennsylvania crew prospects, Meld and track teams, and Ambastsiy physics exams are also noted.
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