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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1895
Page
6
Topeka society notes highlight gatherings and engagements across the region. Distinguished guests, tea dances, and club meetings reflect the season's social calendar among local families and organizations in Topeka and nearby towns.
General notes of society describe Mr E B Merriam home in College Hill lit with Japanese lanterns and a large umbrella chandelier for a party honoring Miss Rhodes and Miss Thornton of Kansas City. Also covered is a Belvoir wedding for Miss Serseila Knox and Mr Frank E Church of Kansas City with a full M E ceremony and luncheon, plus Bugler’s Club prospects and local social updates including visitors and departures across Topeka society circles.
Michigan will host tomorrow evening a party complimenting Misses Rhodes and Thornton of Kansas City. Guests include Dr. Sheldon Messia and Dr. H W Sheldon, brother of the host, Mrs. Frank D. Merriam, and Mrs. Thornton’s sister is present as hostess.
Frank Johnson, a wealthy Columbia cattleman, left his wife during a railroad trip from Kansas City to Napanee three weeks earlier. He sent a San Francisco dated message claiming weariness and disposing of all property, including 2000 cattle. The wife returned, proved the fraud, and filed for divorce in Missouri.
A Japanese Gazette article claims Port Arthur fell easy to Japan due to a Chinese fort commander who was born in Japan and lived in China. He allegedly misdirected fire to strike short of Japanese ships, betrayed his adopted land, and killed himself before victorious generals.
In Gazesncra July 17 a debate runs in Pythisn circles over Catholic Knights of Pythias renouncing the order. College City lodge, strong locally with Catholic members, resists leaving. A prominent knight who met with Agr. Satelli in Washington pushes for a papal rehearing and reversal of a decree.
A special from Butie Nebraska reports ten rustlers captured by Keya Paha vigilantes fled west through Fairfax and may face a state line meeting tonight to determine their fate under vigilante rules. The band’s destination appears north of Spring View, with a majority verdict expected.
Major Derbyshire commanding at Luneburg court house where four murderers of Mrs Pollard are tried reports a serious situation and requests reinforcements. Company D of the First Regiment is sent, bringing three companies to the scene. He cautions a desperate attempt to lynch the prisoners may occur. Lun enburg court house lies eighteen miles from the nearest telegraph station.
A Cheyenne dispatch reports nine Indians arrested with one killed and others threatening settlers in Jackson Hole. Settlers flee, seeking protection as Governor Richards forwards the plea to the interior secretary. He proposes deploying Indian police from Fort Hall Idaho and, if needed, state troops from Evanston and Lander.
A Mexican Star report notes the Story E Lease of Kansas will speak at a free for all political picnic at Young's Creek on July 25. Eis Gov Francia has been invited but may not attend. The item mentions a forthcoming national banks report and local international tensions in Peru and Bolivia with various vessels sailing and travel updates.
Coroner's jury found Gust Mauer died from a broken neck while a patient at Topeka State Hospital. Dr Eastman, superintendent, faced calls for full investigation amid accusations of misrepresenting the death. Eastman said falls occur in asylums and dismissed questions as routine. State House notes report rail and health board actions and local military reorganization in Kansas.
In Batrimore on July 17 the electric locomotive No. 1 of the B and O railroad pulled a 26 freight car load through the Baltimore tunnel with two steam engines assisting after detaching the electric unit. The load exceeded 2,800,000 pounds, marking a decisive test of its pulling power.
Washington July 17 report from the European agent of the agricultural department notes England faces poor wheat and spoiled oats in south and mid regions while France expects a poor wheat crop. Germany foresees average wheat and rye below average. Austria Hungary and Russia show varying gains. Spain Italy and Russia portrait general average to above average for cereals with corn outlook better than average.
In a disorderly house at Fort Leavenworth private Albert G. Herman of Company C Twentieth infantry shot himself at 11 this morning. The ball pierced his left breast and he had eleven days remaining in service. He left a note saying there was nothing to live for and requested no blame.
The American liner St Louis departs New York for Southampton at 11 o clock for a third time. The ship will follow the Northern route as the iceberg season wanes. Admirers believe she may reduce fares or travel time.
Last month physicians at the World Medical Institute proposed refunding all money paid by any patient who began a treatment not ratified after the first month. They reported universal satisfaction and nothing but praise from the many treated.
Able Consulting Physician announces a new Topeka office with one of the country’s most expert specialists. The World Medical Institute offers cures without payment unless successful, treating Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis, Rheumatism, Consumption, Nervous and other chronic diseases for men women and children at 631 Quincy St. Hours are 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
In North Topeka a flurry of travel, business changes, and local notices are reported. Misa Minole Norris sails to Scranton for summer. Mrs Bowen returns home. Miss Nellie Crawford bicycles to Lyon county for a month. Mrs Holman leaves for Cincinnati for three months. Mr Little, a Chicago & Alton veteran, is noted as a prominent Tilinois Democrat guest. Local commerce pages promote Pratt Bros hardware, Lukens Bros wagon sales, Capitol Library stable, and services from J H Helter grocer to Mughet Restaurant. A Presbyterian church concert with period costumes is announced for tonight.
A committee formed at the John L. Waller meeting last Thursday plans another gathering at the court house tomorrow night with speeches by Judge John Guthrie David Overmyer Thomas A Osborn and others. Reports say national government consultants may present findings. In Peoria, Illinois heavy track washouts halt service with 1000 feet of Peoria and Pekin Union track washed away and ¼ mile on Vandalia near Mackinaw also spoiled delaying all trains and entries.
Stearnis July 17. United States District Judge KE S Hammond of the Western District of Tennessee married Mrs. Margaret Wilshire at St Marys Episcopal church this morning. Best man was Judge Charles D. Clark of Chattanooga and the bride was given away by Senator Walthall of Mississippi.
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