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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1896

Page

6

Topeka Social Season Delights Amid Evening Parties

In Topeka society notes, Miss Lilies Tofft hosted a card and dance gathering with Flo de Siecle High Five members. Guests included Miss Sante Waters, Mr. Meers Latham, and many others. prizes were awarded for high scores as orchestras entertained.

Sturt Lilies Tofft Sante Waters Mias Libble Haxvitt Mr Meers Latham Mies Vern Lillian Whitelock T. B. Mayo Harry Wilton Chicago Dr. Conner al Frost Daniela Testas Mee Har Wilkos Thie Ochwe Guesie Mechames Linus Blakesley HE. J Edwin Knowles T. Bo DL. Lakin G. C. Pos G. Pot Wilmarti Mies Frances Moon Lawrence Niie Sadie Atchicon Lou Nesly Tomibtrow Wid. Spauldiog M. E Spauldiere McKibbun Nevebo Faille Mra Pettigrew Mejvoro EK L Copstand Arthur Murphy Topeka Mabel Wilson Ganhering Chicago University Second United Presbyterian Church Polk and Muntons Street The Missionary Society Cenbers Philharmonic Eiies

Russian Americans Endorse Council Candidates in City Wards

The Russian American group held a meeting endorsing Councilman Bree of the Second Ward, Councilman Pattison of the First Ward, and James Worser of the Fifth Ward for city council. The group notes 309 Russian Americans reside in the Second Ward, signaling potential influence.

m-Armeticang Permensnot League Breee Pattison James Worser Ir Action

Will Not Pay It The Executive Council Refuses Reimbursement

Members of the state board of health protested at the state house over Auditor Cole and Attorney General Dawes denial to pay a $50 expense bill by Dr A Gifford of Lawrence. Gifford attended the Denver meeting of the International Health Association last October as board representative. several officials accompanied him. No action was taken on the bill and the state will not pay.

Couneil Gifford State Board of Health Executive Council State House Cole Gonaral Dawes A. Gifford Lawrence Danver International Health Association C. F. Manninger Topeka Lewronce Lancing Kingmen T. E. Raines Coocordia E. Hoover Halstead

Outbreak at Kills Triggers Army Ring Around Town

The outbreak at Kills grows more serious, with troops surrounding the town and restrictions on leaving or entering. Bitlis officials prevent aid distribution by American missionaries. British ambassador Sir Philip Currie discusses with Tewfit Pasha, foreign minister, on the matter.

Kills Bitlis Philip Currie Tewfit Pasha

Hippolyte Death Confirmed by Telegraph Report

Wassincrox March 26. The state department received a cablegram from United States Minister Smyrna at Port au Prince Haiti confirming the Paris report of President Hippolyte's death. The cablegram simply read President dead.

State Department United Sates Smyrna Port Au Prince Hayti Paris Hippolyte Haiti

Britain Secures Funds for Sudan War Efforts

Camp March 26. The completion of the Egyptian debt agreement was announced today and Britain agreed to advance 500000 pounds to cover expenses of the expedition. Of the amount, 200000 pounds are available immediately to support the campaign against Mahom. Further details note financial steps to sustain military operations in Egypt and Sudan.

Mgolm Amocnt

Daly seeks injunction over Lottery of Love at Grand Opera

In U S circuit court August Daly seeks to halt production of the Lottery of Love alleging copyright ownership worth 810,000 and $2,000 in damages. Co defendants Dixey and Greenwall named as parties. a show cause order issued for tomorrow morning. potential equity suit hinted over related Night Of claims. Fire damp blast in Bremerton kills five and entombs sixty. Elks rehearse The Country Circus for two Grand Theatre performances in April. Mortgage renewal ad notes Barings use. Mary E Lease speaks at Hamilton Hall tomorrow. admission 25 cents.

Aug Daly New Caneans United States Circuit Cours Augustio Daly Henry & Disey and Company Daly Greenwall Dizey Parlange Dixey Equity

The Vassar Family and Mrs Kendrick at Dawn of Campus Life

Mrs J Ryland Kendrick the lady principal at Vassar college guides over 600 young women since 1891. She quietly governs conduct in and out of classrooms, upholding manners and virtue while shaping intellectual growth and social grace. Athletics and campus life foster strength, discipline, and refined living.

J. Ryland Kendrick Vassar College Indy Vasneria Kendrick Ward McAllister Educa Gouss John Stuart Blackie Thas Mae Vassar Poughkeepsie Ealler Vascar Asnetie Cuayrrono

Fashions of the Season Artfully Outline New Spring Garb

Narrow Bette necklines and elaborate belts lead spring dress trends with saffeta and chiffon gowns featuring large back bows. Embroidered parasols pair with bodices and gowns, while black ostrich feather boas remain popular. Lace, plaids, and Persian printed linens appear in delicate palettes, and a Belga wool gown with orange velvet plastron showcases the season's silhouette.

Jevre Cioller

Spring Fashion Trends Highlight Silk and Velvet Varieties

A New York era fashion note previews spring and summer styles with silk and wool fabrics, lace stripes, and bold velour gowns. Descriptions include Louis Quinze and Louis Seize influences, plate ball gowns, refined skirts, and elaborate trims, signaling a shift toward coordinated costumes and harmonious toilet ensembles.

Louis Seize

Handy Old Feuds They Always Seem to Have Em

A Macon area feud flare up near Louisville in the March 26 report. George Maynard App Maynard and Blatt join Wallace Jackson and Tom Haynden in a church grounds confrontation during revival services. The fifteen minute clash left all wounded with App Maynard and Jackson expected to die.

Anybony Louisville Macon Gulaya Maynard Brothers George App Blatt Wallace Jackson Tom Haynden Coney Creak Maynard Jackson

Harrodsburg Professor Produces Rare Heat Radiation Xrays

In Harrodsburg Kentucky Professor H. Greene and photographer Spillman report producing X rays from ordinary heat radiation without induction coils or Crookes tubes. They claim to view excellent ekto graphs of various objects and observe rays penetrating thick opaque substances. Burglar attack mars Goodfriend Brothers store. one killed, two captured. Governor Morrill commutes Frank Thomas sentence to three years. Western Pipe Manufacturing forms in Ottawa with $10,000 capital. Lieutenant Harry Smith reports to Governor Morrill. Hutchinson appoints G. O. Kirkpatrick as justice of the peace.

Lowrevince Harrodsbure H. & Greene Harrodsburg Spillman Thomas Morrill Frank Thomas Lyon County Bury Board of Pardons

Yukon Mine Problem Faces British Columbia Legislature

Captain John Irving, representing Cassiar in the northern BC legislature, plans a Monday move to push a resolution affecting miners heading to the Yukon. The proposal aims to annex the district to British Columbia, subjecting it to BC mining laws and licensing, and to promote a road through Canadian territory to exploit the Yukon trade, boosting BC cities.

Victoria B. C John Irving Cassalr British Columbia Mondameva Yukon Capt. Irving

Sur gival History Resolution for Medical and Surgical Works

Mr. Broderick of Kansas introduced in the house a resolution directing the superintendent of documents to receive subscriptions for the medical and surgical history of the late war and for the index catalogue of the surgeon general's office. Reproduction costs cover printing from stereotyped plates. If subscriptions reach four hundred, the public printer will reprint and deliver copies to the superintendent for sale to subscribers.

Broderick Kansas Surgeon General's Office

Hanovel's Industries Boosts Hanovel Economy Through Waterworks and Rail

March 26 Hanovel Nebraska reports waterworks built last fall improve town and fuel many taps. The creamery pays farmers about 89 000 dollars yearly for cream, aiding farmers during crop failures. Merchants paid farmers about 1 ji in 1890. Gypsum mill sought. gypsum beds nearby. Two railroads B M and St Joseph Grand Island under UP system provide rail access. Grand Island road division here with roundhouse and repairs. payroll about 95 000 to 40 000 dollars monthly.

Haxovan Hanov St Josep & Grand Island Grand Island Road

Local Notices and Personal News Items

An update on Mrs Wilotson of Oakland shows slow but steady improvement after four months confined to bed. A Rock Island resident celebrated a whist win with his scorecard framed for display. Mrs Mulheney relocates to Hepler Kansas to live with her brother, Santa Fe agent. L L Higgins recovers from a typhoid relapse. Mrs Fred Gardiner undergoes throat tumor surgery at Christ Hospital and is improving. Major Edward Leslie, noted inventor, died by suicide. wife and family are in Canada. An issue of Everybody’s Journal.

Jilits Gothere Letts Quints Louis H. Wilotson Poplar Street Oakland Denver Hepler Kao Santa Fe L. L Higgins Fred Gardiner Scots Fe Dodge City Christ Hospital Edward Leslie Canada Ans

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