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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1896

Page

5

Bright Women Meet in State Federation Event

Representatives from across the state gathered at the First Congregational Church for a federation meeting. The program included speakers, musical items, and discussions on women’s education and reform led by Mrs. Cushing and Mrs. Moore, with active participation from Kansas City and Topeka delegates.

N- Morrill Sirs Baker Higwains Allinterns Federation Lincoln Web Bre Stee Noble Prenctia James B&unmin Drs LB Kellogg Mise & DC Austin Kansas City Mire Alii Choston Mise Setmyar Kanvas City Alma Miriam Chttroh Bauyente Ware James Stumm Oh. Haynes Fort Scott Mira J. D. Moteverty Eo Vt Mary Detley PC Chamberlmin Salas Nuwton Shakespeare Etuly Cuanei Grove Shkespreare Club Cortonwood Falls Julia A. Chee Winnethas WHO Mt Beloit Mes J. PL Davia J. EL Herrick B.D. Merrick Newton Ti. Deters Jaccards Adams Brom Topeka George W. Wikans Mina Winang Womens’ Club Hutch- Liman Sail Keilloge Pal- Pa Moe Dusineer Oo Mecia Individeas

Wo men of Hutchinson club mark reception amid old ties

Misspellings and era language mark a Hutchinson Women’s Club write up noting longtime members and guests. Mrs Geares W Winans and Mrs Willa Lord Moore are highlighted as former Junction City and Chicago connections. A club welcome address featured milk and roses, with invitations and attendance described in uneven prose.

Cie Picet Mre WA Motlarter Provident of Kopesia Tepeks Club Follereaton Lstters Charne Count Grove Waar Gray Hebert Frans Stineier Vic Wise Arthur Lig Porlis Ocean Volcaines Wide Berne Chalrsen Mars Belle Dalley Salina Carruth Lawrence Awad Bert Ares Sadiegvaart Wichita Mogeri Pritmurd Lowe Petrie Willers Phe Eo Leweher J. Mire McWartet Dng Topeka Uierary Cakbe Escorts Studies Teopke Branieg Esteert Ise Tata Tavern Willa Lord Moore Maegaret Deland Lord Moore Mia Moure Moore Nell Sherman Cushing St Lekven Geares W. Winans Women's Club Hutchinson Junction City Chk Chicago Storrs

Topeka Autumn Festival Invites Combat Band Leaders

Col John Marshall of Topeka leads a Ta City unit to the Topeka weeklong Autumn Festival. Major Tom Andere joins Musicians from local groups to compete for prizes. Festivities run October 1 through October 9 with events including panda partisan performances and military band concerts.

Chanut Daily Tribune

Anthony Comstock Sues for 10000 in Imprisonment Slur

In Brooklyn federal court, Dr. Montague F. Leverson sues Anthony Comstock for 10000 claiming defamation from a slander incident in Albany. Leverson alleges Comstock called him a notorious mallet of low means during a social greeting. Comstock countersued for slander and was discharged on arraignment.

Leverson New York United States Distriet Court Brooklyn Montague F. Leverson Port Richmond Comstock

Cecil Rhodes Resigns From British South Africa Company

Report confirms Cecil Rhodes and Alfred Bor resign from directorate of the British South Africa Company. Board heads debate succession as a bronze statue of a bearded figure is reported found. Interpreting the broader items, several ads and notices appear, including medicines and a manufacturing firm resuming business with capital outlay of 110000.

Go, Tendon,May Cecil Rhodes Alfred Bor South Africa Ube Eltistion

Tremont Dedicated Temple of Costly Beauty in Boston

The Tremont Temple in Boston, described as America’s most costly free church, held a dedicatory service for a grand new temple built after a fire damaged the prior structure. The design draws from Venetian palace style with a central entrance and seating for about 1,000, combining church and office space, reflecting the builders’ pride in Lorimer’s work and Boston Baptists’ celebration.

America Boston Tempe Hostess Avreice Loriner Tr. Lorimer Venice Wien Helene

Rich Man's Threat Prompts Tax Protest in Terra Haute

George Bement of Terra Haute challenges payment of $4 000 in taxes after a tax commissioner's report flagged $31 000 in real estate values. Bement vows to seize all his property and resist county and state collection, while tax officials reveal an ongoing dispute over escaped taxation and rent-related charges. The issue, labeled "tax ferret" work, draws public controversy despite wider public approval.

George Bement Terra Haute Verte Haute Ceorge W. Tement Ttehr

Hay Warehouse Robbery Aimed at Western Hay Co Leader

Kansas City May theft targets the Western Hay Company warehouse near Eleelithetree and the Renses City area. Japer Fuadford a colored employee confessed to stealing hundreds of tons of hay valued over 1040 dollars. William Brown Sr and Jr allegedly bribed Fuadford to steal hay, with Brown pocketing money and the crew moving stock by wagon. Hearings set for Thursday.

Kansas City Western Hay Company Eleelithetree Hadford Wiliam Brown, Sr Willam Brown, Jr McGee Fourteenth Street Nina Brown Radford Parry Jon Gibbone Evane

Insured For A Million Polices In New York Life Scene

Life insurance men in New York note the high value of policies linked to prominent figures. Philadelphia financiers and rivals like John Wanamaker are discussed as examples. multiple large policies across Mutual Life and New York Life are cited, totaling around two million dollars.

Hamiton Disston New York Diivion Philadelphia John Wanamaker Mr. Disston New Fork Oh. Uren Begas Insurasce Heiable Ae Aswuranes Snocety- He Tena Isa Ie Mutual

A.W. Smith to Issue Full Public Statement

The letter reveals Smith insisting on delivering a complete statement to clarify his stance on the Kahkit matter and to expose Cy Leland as a troublesome rival. He argues the public deserves full details, asserting his integrity and urging withdrawal of supporters.

A.W. Smith A. W. Senith Cy le- Jan Kahkit Mursiil Ise Topeka Cy Leland Leta

Lost shoe found at police station offers reward

A pretty black lowshoe with patent leather and dull buckle was found on Kansas Street. The finder, King, hopes the owner will claim it. shoe bears the mark Westlin and the number S44. The report notes the wearer described yellow stockings and a belt, with details of the missing woman.

Jack King Kansas King Donovan Westlin Kine

Faithful Meet Holds State Initiative Rally

Four advocates of initiative and referendum gathered for a state convention in Topeka. The meeting moved from Topeka park to Representative Hall, began with a 4 pm roll call, and featured W H Edenington, Cyrus Coming, J H Lathrop, and others. Bennington chaired the session, committees formed to study political conventions and direct legislation, with Grigsby Willits and Lathrop among organizers.

Topeka Tr Wan AO Grigsby J. BL Willits HL Lathrop

Shaw Rebukes Gum Spending for Religious Work

William Shaw of Boston addressing Presbyterians urged redirecting funds from gum and frivolities to religious work. He spoke at the TheaPiest Presbyterian church to a large audience. He criticized wasteful spending and urged greater support for charity and church duties.

Shaw William Shaw Boston The Christian Endeavors theaPiest Presbyterian Church Mr Shaw

Fuel Company's Suit Dismissed in Southwestern Case

Southwestern Fuel Company drops suit against Brush Electric, allowing Brush to collect from patrons. Payment plan set with amounts to be paid by June 15 and July 16. Booth Tucker dates postponed due to California absences. Topeka visit shifted to May 17. National crowds from Arkansas Missouri and Olina expected at Grand Thursday event.

Buit Southwestern Fuel Company Dsmiss Brush Brush Company Garpishrim Ute Fuel Company Ite Tuly Booth-Tucker Califor Nlm Booth

Potwin council considers street improvements and new sidewalks

Potwin council approves plans for brick walks on Greenwood Avenue and Woodlawn, orders weekly sidewalk inspections, and discusses a road grader, electric light proposals, and park maintenance. Debates arise over noise from dogs, barbed wire removal, and city branding measures. Five named residents and officials are cited amid budget and street committee appointments.

Potwin Willis Com Fudge Clark Milnell Pierce Mh Wicks Booth Sun Vapor Light Company Fifth and West Aetsibors Absornes AL Wainee Booths

Woman's Worth Lecture by Father Michael at Hamilton Hall

Father Michael delivers a defense of woman’s value at Hamilton Hall in a grand lecture titled Women’s Worth. He extols purity and Christian virtue, contrasts oppression, and urges equal moral stature for women within religious life and society.

Father Michael Hamilton Hall Harmilton Hall Woman's Worth HG Ks Guam

Fragmented Local Notice With Scattered Names

A damaged OCR style item mentions fines, theft, and governance terms, referencing names like De Bawaba and Bremners but with garbled text. It hints at penalties, public safety, cholera, political notes, and a secretary named Staley. The readable parts suggest a miscellaneous city item from May 6 with unclear events.

Aidebhay Neve Bremners Miamieau Staley

Is It a Trifle Aids Indigestion Remedy Ad

A 19th century advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tabbets as a cure for acid dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims rapid relief from sour stomach, burning mouth, and weak digestion. The pills, priced at 1 cent per package, are marketed by Stuart Chemson Co in Marshal Michigan.

Stuart Stuart Chemlon Co Marshal Micis

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