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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1896
Page
6
The strongest wind of the year rages through Kansas from the southeast this morning, reaching 35 to 40 mph and up to 45 mph in gusts. Meteorologists cite a rapidly falling barometer. no forecast changes, with warmer tonight and a cooling trend tomorrow as conditions shift.
Cloudy weather covers all portions of the state with strong southeast winds. Temperatures range from 45 to 70 degrees as light rain occurred earlier near the Rock Island area. Colorado and New Mexico report clear pleasant weather while Texas remains cloudy and damp. Several names listed connect to rail lines and local residents in Lawrence Olatha and Kansas City areas.
A society page summarizes local visitors, readings, club meetings and family events. Notables include Mrs F O Popenos, Mrs I Clark, and Miss Sallie Corning. Myra Van Houten hosting Vespuccian club. Grace Foulks to Notre Dame. a 25th silver anniversary for Mr and Mrs Crow. Ladies Philharmonic notes. and health updates on Charlies Thomas and Mrs W B Wade among others.
A Topeka social column wanders through fashion brides and superstitions as women discuss wedding trends and guest invitations. It notes a local lawyer and a Topeka couple to wed in June, jokes about dowries and a musically minded audience, and ends with a nod to Hamilton Hall events featuring Mary Lease.
Arrangements completed to open the season with Pittsburg National League at Washburne’s Park. Truby to backstop in top form, Goodell expected to star, Hall to guard second, South in strong bat form. Gear’s move to Fort Worth noted, and plans to unveil a state championship flag on opening day.
The star game of ball will be played here on Easter Sunday featuring Manning's Blues and the Spiders of Cleveland in an exhibition matchup.
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