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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
8
Readable fragments describe a sacred oratorio to be performed at Grace Cathedral titled Christ and His Soldiers. The text references choir sections, choruses, solos, and orchestral parts, with garbled OCR details but indicates a formal concert setting and distribution at the doors.
A Toronto World dispatch notes Canada weighing how many troops and ships could be sent if war expands. The British government asked the governor general for figures on service readiness including colonial forces from Canada and Bermuda.
Boston report states the Supreme Court refuses to enforce a claim by Mirwn P. Walker against Mrs Mary N. Walker, tied to a 1877 marriage prior agreement. The letters fail to prove intent to grant property on divorce. Walker once commanded the Massachusetts Army unit and sought political office.
In the Dalton region Victoria a steamship crew member describes the Northwest patrol under Captain Farvie. The Dalton Trail police lead by Captain Jarvis plan a compression in the Atlantic City Crawford theater. Murdison reports free Monday night.
A letter from Mr Wilder urges the Missouri park commission to adopt a comprehensive immediate plan. He argues for rapid, visible park improvements and property acquisitions including parts of north bridge area, Martin and Dennis Park, and four acres on Martin hill. He requests a $60,000 bond issue and private contributions to fund purchases and development.
In Topeka the Welsh community marked St David’s Day at Metropolitan Hall. Howel Jones presided and Cason Bywater gave the principal address praising Welsh character. A permanent St David’s society was formed with Howe Jones president and Canon Bywater, vice president, Prof. Jones secretary, and Mr. By atom treasurer.
Social and Personal items recount a Topeka society week with teas and Viennese dances at Harmony hall. Guests include Curtis family members, Misses Gurtthy, Prynn, Strang, Owen, Wood, Cole, Gulbur, Pleiscmat, Akers, and Dassey among others. Mrs Curtis in mauve silk, Mr Connor attended bar. various dinner parties, games, and club gatherings feature prominently with highlights on gifts, gowns, and local hosting.
In New York in March, Archbishop Corrig on served as defense witness in the Mary Johnson will case before Justice Stover. He declined to kiss the Bible, choosing to affirm the oath instead, citing reasons of propriety and wealth concerns. Separately, Young Colored Men plan to organize a new First Voters Hub club in Webb Hall on March 7, with early supporters including McAdoo, Adams, Gough, Bernoldy, Alexander, and Hatt.
A long jumble of Topeka and state news items covers snow effects on sidewalks and roads, court motions, hospital updates, public officials and candidates, church and club activities, accidents, and local happenings. Names include Topeka figures, institutions, and businesses, with scattered references to weather, transport, and social events.
Dr A S Embree plans retirement from the ministry after a final month at the Kansas Avenue M E church in Topeka. He has long pursued a bookstore venture and will devote himself to business. The move follows years of service and internal debate at the Wyandotte conference years ago. No successor named as of now. Atlantion city at Crayford theater March 6d 6, Ladue free Monday night.
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