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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1896

Page

5

Snubbed Delegation Highlights Oklahoma City Visit

In Topeka a mixed reception greeted Oklahoma City visitors led by Samuel T Howe and Charles S Eifict. The group planned a formal welcome with a concert and banquet but only a few county business men attended, leaving the delegation largely to entertain themselves at the venue and hotel.

Oklahoma City Foctian Charles 8. Elliott Elliott National The Chy Bute Ot Ellock Oklahoma Topeka Mr. Hankla Samuel T. Howe Charles S Eifict Mr. Howe Mr. Elliots Ma Howe Oposa Topeke Oklahoma Dslagetion Oklahome Delecation Kishama City John Wand G_Jones Miller Alec Awan CG Jonwa Ea Overholger Iler E. J. Streswh O. R Lew Beard D. AL Mitchie John Wanil FE. G. Finnerty W. J. Duos G. W. R. Ubing Georges Sohberg Millner Griffith Gunn U Henry Will W. Willinmava A. M. Debolt Stott

Vindicated Melodrama Brightens Local Theatre

A local company presented the melodrama Vindicated at 723 Kansas Avenue last evening with the Car Men quartet supporting. Miss Margery Multin appeared as Queen of the Spanish ceria, Frank Kelso manager, and Clara Deisher classical director. Uprising In Macedonia reports a $2,000,000 pension fund drain to cover urgent war needs as troops receive Manser rifles amid fears of insurrection. County commissioners did not meet. room readiness at the court house noted and the next session set for the new quarters next Saturday.

Mra A. M. Edison Houston Texas Thos. H. Baio Edward Cunningham West Grant Street W. A. Bird W. F P. Lunt Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company Topeka Staggers Sheri? Kepler Steaus Teat Register J. J. Hitt State Superintendent of Public Instruction Challinor Davidson Court House W. I. Rossington Ranges City Fuderad Dabynss Oliver Hobbes Kansas Avenue Carmen Margery Multin Apared Frank Kelso Misa Clara Deisher Macedonia Comsraxtinopia Gore

Death by own hand near Burlingame road shocks Topeka

The body of Thomas Hamand, nephew of Mrs B Welch, was found frozen with a bullet wound ten miles southwest of Topeka on the Burlingame road. Notes on the body claim mental distress and deny grave robberies involvement, with Hamand’s obituary-like background given, including ties to Louisiana and Washburn College. Funeral arrangements set at 501 Filmore Street.

B. Welch Thomas Hamand R . Walch Towo Gest Burlingame Road Dacia Cougar Fertfeld Bert Lucas Helan Welch de Mose & Penwell Hamand E Hamang Lake Charles Fopeke Washburn? College St. Joseph Santa Fe Dizzy Chuna Tom Potters Burlingame Road Sivns Mr. Welch Sam Topeka R B. Welch Filmore Street Hamond Thom Id al

Negro town plan near Tecumseta stirs Shawnee county

W L Eagleson a founder of the colored men Independent league leads a proposed colonization effort near Tecumset, east of Tecumset on the Santa Fe. He seeks to establish Sumner, a two thousand person town for colored residents only, in Shawnee county, asserting whites and blacks fare better separate. He claims money and support will follow and predicts a self contained colored city within years.

Nusamer Wie Teessmets W. L Eagleson Colored Men’s Independent League Shawnes Tecumset Santa Fe Sumner Shawnee County E. B Whaley Justice Furty Harry Prescott Whaley Cotta Wilsley Prescott Thomas Cooney Acintoss Fuot Fall McIntoshes Cooney Wolff Packing Company Tick Steele Jolan Landos Thomas Boon Will Rucker Nicholson East Tenth Treet London Dunn Rucker

Magnificent Marshall Concert Draws Crowds at Grand Opera House

Crowds filled the Grand Opera House last night for Marshall Enud’s eleventh annual concert. The program opened with Rossini’s Stabat Mater overture, featured the Buch brothers and Walter Bell on violins, and included Weber’s Presidents and Vieuxtemps Gypsy Melodies. Mrs. Ashton and Mrs. Parkhurst delivered standout vocal numbers with piano accompaniment by Miss Tracey, while the band’s performances and audience encore reactions highlighted a vibrant evening of national pride and popular pieces.

Marshall Enud Grand Opera House Peaneate Mersuall Isles Rossini Buch Brothers Walter Bell Louis Bacon Weber Lou Coven G. P. Ashton Pever Laiass Topeka Lava You Sa Mra C. Baker W. M. van Non George W. Parkhurst Thomas Sousa Parkhurst H. V. Hinckley Eisa Gertrude Tracey Sirs Parkhurst Solve Mr. Buch

North Topeka North Side Items Mixed Health News Incomplete

North Topeka column lists residents with illnesses travels and visits across the North Side. Mentions Hagerty Mann Gulden McDonald Hewitt Isbell Peyton Loulton Prager Barry Graves Hoffmann Walker and Brown related notes. Local clubs and church events are noted alongside small business ads and notices.

J. G. Hagerty Mrs. Mann Shorey Miss Gulden of Hulton JL. Hagerty Jackson Street Alex McDonald Silver Lake Hale Will Hewitt Omsbe Wolfe Brox P. P. Isbell Joplin Jobs McFadden Bridge and Building The Rock Taland Illinois Will Wilson Osksbora Mirs J. P. Wilson Quincy Street J.Q. A. Peyton Arkansas Marty Loulton L. P. Prager Barry Bros Armayor Packine Company Topeka Charles G Barry North Side Hays Heller Kansas Avenue Magnet A. J. Proudtit N. Kaniss Geo. J. Graves & Sons West Laurent Street Yopuka Axt Bell ‘Phace A. J. Kane & Co D. G. Kilse Carl Hoffimann Kansas City Mark the Grand Kenses City Will H. Walker Santa Fe N. A. Walker Norton Smith Center Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors of America Lssye Folprit Oracle Washboro Mra Neils Chance L. E Broffay A- J. Groft Mra May Goldaberry Mre J Yew Inner Sentinel Randell Outer Gentinel

Giant Witness Faces Court in Stabbing Case

In a district court morning session Henry B Hammond six four and 205 pounds testified after a man with a long mustache stabbed him. Judge Hazen teased a witness about timing while the trial proceeded as Mahlon Patterson contests a prior assault finding. The docket covers a mix of assaults burglaries and custody disputes, with several defendants bound over or discharged and others awaiting further action.

District Court Henry B. Hammond Jove Waters Hammond Mahlon Patterson GS Ayer Hazen Justice Court

Waller Fund Grows as Sympathy Outpaces Pledges

The Wall er fund for John L Waller has reached a large total with more funds expected from supporters. Meanwhile the White Star liner Majestic departs for New York with Signora Eleanora Duse aboard. Emperor William showed music interest by conducting Funiculì Funiculà and marches during a royal dinner. Count Philip von Huberburg’s five songs also pleased him and were repeated.

New York John L Waller Waller William Berlin Letziingen Philip von Huberburg Vienna

Nerve Tramp Seeks Dinner After Breakfast Exchange

A New York World snippet shows a hungry tramp pleading for food with a kindly woman who reminds him breakfast is over and dinner time. A notice warns missing goods at 228 Kansas Avenue must be sold by February 1, highlighting a local sale. The fragment mentions repairs at Post less Steam Laundry and a subscription offer with the Johnson Broken Edge collars repaired.

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