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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1895

Page

2

Captive Eleven Years Escape From Maldia and Assouan

Report from Egypt notes Slatin Bey arriving after escaping Mahdie camp at Khartoum after years in captivity. Also mentions Pather Ohtwaider and Sisters of Charity escaping Omdurman on November 29, 1881 and arriving in Roun December for the camel year. Also funeral notice for Mrs Mary Blanchard known as Grandma Blauch ad. service at Methodist church. Star lodge members urged to attend daughter of H L Sherbarnes funeral. Gentlemen tailors advertise spring suits from 17.50. Dennis the Stril oz New Youk report on electrical workers strike denial and possible return to work Monday.

Slatin Bey Maldia Assouan Assovanx Egypt Mahdie Khartoum Pather Ohtwaider Sistera of Charity Omdurmen Roun Mra Mary Blanchard Grandma” Blauchad Methodist Mre Hinchard Fairchild Street Kansas Avenue G. W. Browning T Leavenworth Star Lodge A. OT. Wi North H. L Sherbarnes G. H. Henderson Mayberry Tailoring Com Ave Dennis the Stril New Youk Charles D. Idiots Electrical Contactors’ Association

Lewelling and Simpson Meet at the Theater in Wichita

News from Kansas and nearby states reports ex governor Lewelling and Jerry Simpson meeting at the Crawford minstrels in Wichita. The Populist figures exchanged cordial greetings amid a packed house and shared brief remarks before the performance.

Wrenrra Crawford Opera House Jerry Simpson Statesman Medicine Lodge Lewelling

Social News From Topeka Society Circles This Week

Mrs H P Dillon and Judge Dillon traveled to St Louis this week. Miss Mildred Scott visited Lawrence, while Miss Jessie Scott of Chicago drew guests including Marguerite Bradley and Hattie Holman at an evening entertained by Miss Dora Furman. The Ladies Music Club hosts a reception at Mr Charles home on the 20th. Many locals attended dances and teas with names like Yaiv, Yaw, and Mrs Silas Rain hosting. Notable events include wedding plans for Mr Arthur Callaham and Miss Rena Stillwell in Erie Kansas and visits from Miss Edith Brewer and Mr E P Brewer of Omaha. The Alhambra mandolin club provided music for a social at Mrs Shelden’s. a long list of attendees followed.

H. P. Dillon Judge Mrs. Dillon St. Louis Mildred Scott Lawrence Bessie Newlin Dora Furman Jessie Scott Chicago Jesuis Small Marguerite Bradley Hattie Holman Henrietta Thompson Mary Thompson Neliia McClintock Bessie Gibson Billa van Hoesen Andliss Gage Measra Ned Osborne Charles Holman Will Alexander Julius Weidling C. B CM. Merriam Willard Scott Fred Wolfe Harry Weaver Ladies’ Music Club Charles Walter Noble Arkansas Seventh and Kansas Avenue Yaiv Yaw Silas Rain Pierce Edna Darish Leavenworth E B Merriam Henrietta Ms. Thompson T. B. Mayo Lillian Gemmell Kansas City Edith Brewer Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Arthur Callaham Rena Stillwell Erie Kansas Sheldeo E M. Shalden Mesdames B. L. Copeland Edwin Knowles George Sheleen Mabel Martin Belle Bennett Alhambra Mandolin Club Mesdames W. A. Coates Mattie Walsh A. P. Wilder M.B. Hillyer Ott J. C Gordon James A Troutmas H. & Overholt George Hackney C . Skinner W. D. Goasett Colburn George M. Noble T. B. Sweet S& Bally Henry Keeler Dan Small John Small George Bholderland An Shino Lulu Elliott Balle Bennett Mabel Knowles Mis Dusnberry

Death rate high in city as influenza lingers

Old newspaper item notes influenza lingering with mild weather, city death rate at 41 per thousand, Lord Rosebery recovering and visiting near Ep som, other dignitaries improving from influenza, plus a long notice of Stevenson prayer text and various society items.

Associate Loxwax Lord Rosebery Durbans Epsom Deal Kent Burdett-Coutts Henry Fowler India Rustem Pasha Great Britain Robert Louis Stevenson Stevenson Folka Empire Theater Earl of Durham Russia National Sporting League Maiden Head England Ormiston Hell Duke of Fife Princess Louise of Wales Prince of Wales Brighton John Stuart Blackie Edinburgh University Cecil Rhoades Travelers’ Club Earl Grey Rhodes Dr. Price North Topeka

Local Notes and Markets Report from Leavening News

Community briefs include visits of Mrs. Hamrick and Mrs. Bryan party en route to Albuquerque, shopping at Arnold's Drug Store, and a Kinetoscope promotion. Reports cover local politics with O. D. Skinner for council, a police incident with Officer Purcell, and a postmaster Shorey’s death. Wheat, corn and hog market updates, with prices, supply estimates, and stock market notes from Chicago and New York.

The Needle Ten Harrison Streets W. S. Hamrick Mra Bryan Jennie Greencastle Ind Albuquerque N. S Arnold W.C. Sly North Kansas Avenue Dan Hewitt Bua" Morgan Hewitt Morgdo O. D. Skinner Mer. Skinner Purcell Night Force Deng Azra Shorey Shorey Lim Vermont Tournal Union Stock Yards Paris Bradstreets Liverpool Farnum Chicago Sige London New York Burlington Rock Island Poe Pacific Western Union

Market Report From Topeka Grain Exchange

Wheat and corn opened lower amid light liquidation and easier calls, with May contracts slipping to around 40% and 46.44, while oats and other grains showed dull or steady trends. Hog receipts and pork/lar d prices moved on light buyers, with Kansas City prices firming for good stock and steady for others. overall market activity remained cautious yet resilient.

Pratt Kansas City Megregors Itora Mississippi Ilinois Snd Armour Borren Cmtenco Muay May May Park Carrite Kansas City Warket Kansas Crrr Texas Texas Cowa Ease Ag Yorker Srey Feer Hecelpta Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Columbia Building

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