Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1896

Page

6

Social items highlight Topeka society events and visits

Topeka society notes record clubs and gatherings at Wethrell’s hall and private homes. J P H McKibben becomes club president while Dunn serves as secretary and E L Copeland as treasurer as visitors attend events. Margaret Mulane, Pearl McGaffay, and others travel between Omaha Kansas City and Topeka for social visits and meetings.

Topeka Wethsrell's Hall J. FP. H. McKibben Dunn E L. Copeland Margaret Mulgane Omaha Lise Mra SA. Crogan Pearl McGaffay Sire ET Webb Dublicate Whist Club Harold Chase Margaret Mulvane Fred Waters Miss Ashley Kansas City Laura Ford WGA Mra Wi Ide C Baro Rwty E. ©. Sameun Nellie Godrich Helen Inga Viola Trouitang Clara Hulman Jane Witton Oma

Grover's Toy Duck Hunt at Hoke Smith Dinner Party

Washington Feb 21 President Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland joined Secretary Hoke Smith and cabinet at a dinner party featuring a toy duck hunt. A ten foot artificial lake and miniature scene invited the president to shoot at paper ducks while various cabinet members were humorously depicted in the display. The event drew guests including Miss Herbert and Miss Morton with Senators and Representatives watching the playful scene.

Hoke Smith Washington Cleveland Maryland Rocks Ani Secretary of the Navy Secretary of War Harmon Morten Wilson Kentucky Carlise Secretariat Miss Herbert Misa Morton Mra Gordon Turner United States

Aseptolin Offered Under Doctor Edson’s Oversight

Dr. Cyrus Emao informs the Associated Press he is overwhelmed with letters after a report on pilocarpinphanyl. He says aseptolin must be administered by a physician and cannot be sent by mail or correspondence. A two ounce bottle may be sent to physicians in the United States for evaluation under his supervision.

Edson New Yeas Cyrus E4- Aoa Associated Press United States

Paris Etiquette Shifts as Hosts Move From Shouting Servants

In Paris hosting shifts away from loud servant announcements to a refined approach where the host or guest is announced quietly. Receiving hours run 3 to 7 pm to accommodate businessmen, with visits typically lasting no more than 20 minutes. Gentlemen kiss the hostess’s hand on greetings and farewells, suitable for small gatherings, while larger groups warrant a single bow.

Paris GOV Ess

Hints About Dressmaking Pressing Seams For Home Sewing Advice

Practical guidance on fit pressing and ironing for cloth gowns and street wear. Emphasizes hot irons ready for quick work, pressing seams without shining the fabric, testing dampness first, and avoiding pressing on the right side. Includes a description of a coachman’s cloth gown with bias bands and sable trim. End by noting designer Junie Cutter.

Junie Cutter

Brown Declares Guilty In Turbulent Trial Session

San Francisco February 21 sensational trial actions unfold as Mrs. M A Stockton testifies against Dr C O Brown the accused pastor. She describes repeated meetings and a hoped marriage while remaining a church member. Judge Woodhams questions her about personal relations and Brown admits wrongdoing in a volatile hearing.

Stockton San Francisco de. CO. Brown M. A. Stockton Sarah B. Cooper Cornell Chamber Stockton Lud Woodhams

Loss Exceeds 200000 As Providence Station Burns

Fire at the Union Passenger Station in Providence Providence on February 21 at 12 04 am raged through the big brick structure of the New York New Haven and Hartford road. The blaze quickly doomed the building within fifteen minutes and all road records were destroyed. Dispatchers and many employees escaped. Firemen had narrow escapes as walls fell. Loss will exceed 200000.

Union Providence Providtice Bilck Union New York, New Haven and Matford Road

Athletic Contest at Hamilton Tuesday Evening

Dick Cooley and Scotty Kane have arranged an athletic entertainment to be held at Hamilton ball next Tuesday evening. It features Kane versus Tiny Youngman in a six round bout, featherweight Jim Finney against Bol Hall for four rounds, and the veteran Bradshaw in a points match. Wrestling bouts and other boxing are promised in a lively program with Cooley as referee.

Piace Hamilton Dick Cooley Scotty Kane Kane Tiny Youngman Jim Finney Bol Hall Bradshaw An. Xr

Mixed deeds and notices across Iowa and Chicago

Land transfers in Pottawatomie County Iowa involve Wankaxti Deepa Frank C Brad selling to Thomas Bowman with mortgage details and other conveyances to Ella M Chalmers and Lizzie E Kirkpatrick. An Oakland dispute involving Amelia Brooke hires lawyers James and Gunn for $500 fees secured by a mortgage on Brooke’s home. Mortgage deals include Montasces Kate H H and F W Martin to Norris L Gage. Leavenworth AOUW special trip announced from Santa Fe depot. A suicide attempt by Artemus Butterfield at 178 South Water Street and an administrative appointment: Earl Grey and Cecil Rhodes named co administrators of the British South Africa Company territory.

Wankaxti Deepa Frank C. Bradlay Pottawatomie County Thomas Bowman Bowman Joseph G. White Ella M. Chalmers Lizzie E. Kirkpatrick Clay Street Amelia Brooke Oakland Jumea E. N. Gunn Chicago Crisco Artemus Butterfield South Water Street

Explosion at Viendorp Kills Boars and Bincke

The Viendorp dynamite detonation on a switch Wednesday evening leaves about 120 dead and 490 injured. White victims are mainly Boers. entire families perish. President Kruger arrives from Pretoria and leads relief efforts, with huts to be erected and corrugated iron sent. Public subscriptions exceed 500000 dollars.

Viendorp Bincke Krasger

Soldier Marshal J Miller Sentenced for Sidewalk Shooting

Dayton February 21 Jacob Miller marshal of West Carrollton was sentenced to a long term in the penitentiary for shooting a bicyclist on a sidewalk last summer. The Journal prints all the news.

Marshal Miller Dayton Jacob Miller Weat Carrollton

Vision Healer Samuels Praised Across States

Enid Oklahoma letter lauds Prof Samuels for eye treatment without instruments. Neatly cured crossed eyes after five years of glasses. Letter from Lynax V. Cacner of North Topeka notes recovery and asks continued success for the oculist. Office listed at 600 Kan-848 Avenue for eye and nervous conditions.

Enid O. T Fen Samuels Topeka Kat Siri Lynax North Topeka Oklahoma Ayehs Saya Kan- 848 Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Mills-Adams Co Mills Adams Co General Notes OF Society Macgaoret Weiss Wnd Frank A. Lewis Say City Sas G.cross S. M. Gardenhire New York City Kindergarten Association TE. Bowman Froetel J. Hi. K. Daring Pennsylvania Limos Tom Clements Lawrence W. A Bird Ollie O'Brien Fort Leavenworth Westminster Presbyterian Church Harry J. Beard Greenwood Avenue Edith Gregory Il Bardga Louie Parkhurst Elizabeth Gregory Nellie Allen Fern Bunker Edward Cartlidge Terrence Ewart Pay Scudder Lee Raches Beard William Or Stediman Club Stedman Club Copeland Mabel Short Leavenworth Mamie White Western Avenue B. Hell and Wife California Peka G. M. Cottrell Hall Specifl McClure's High Five Club W. A. Morton P. H. Adama Margaret Bear T. H. Hawks Hamilton Hall Warren M. Crosby & CO Kansas Ave Grover Aseptolin Will C. Chaffee & Co Chaffee Kansas Avenue Brown U. W Santa Fe M. Buoday J. P. Rowley Earl Grey Cecil Rhodes Iuxpos British South Africa Company Oxford Spottswoode Bagster and Holman Bibles Kellamns the Journal Prof
Search Courier

Search the Topeka State Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Topeka State Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication