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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1896
Page
6
Topeka and vicinity social items recount recent gatherings and celebrations. Notables such as Mr Francie Walker of New York and Parkhurst family hosts share details of dinners, concerts, and charity events. The piece lists attendees, venues, and ongoing community efforts including kindergarten board meetings and church notices.
The column records extended social notes from a Midwest town detailing visits and hosting by residents. Mentions include Mrs. Chamine of the Wana Tree Company staying at home, family guests from Warwan City, and attendees at federation meetings. Weitere entries note dinners, entertainments, and upcoming trips among local families and couples.
A heated courtroom scene unfolds as WR Hagan and W P Dontii trade accusatory remarks. Witnesses and lawyers argue over procedures, costs, and possible actions as tension rises around a $5.00 claim and the ongoing dispute.
Residents of St Petersburke protest a ban on women and servants smoking in the palace. Officials argue the rule protects decorum and public popularity, while critics claim it targets women and undermines equality.
A Kansas City real estate feature offers sixty or more photo engraved views of marked Missouri scenes. The deck highlights accurate knowledge of properties and their geography attracting homeseekers and investors nationwide.
Canton resident Tom Anderson returns from Ohio after securing Major McKinley’s potential visit to Topeka for a fall reunion and festival. Anderson’s talks with McKinley, Mark Hanns, and others culminate in an agreement to consider the trip, with high hopes for a presidential appearance and possible congressional support.
The World editor Jos Opa M. Dulitee interviews touch on Cleveland and May B figures. The piece reviews Cuba policy, West Ireland, and Venice while weighing McKinley’s likelihood of a third term and reform bills proposed by Cleveland and supporters.
Reverend Charis F. Bradley, a noted Unitarian writer, delivers a will outlining arrangements for the cremation of his body. The service and related rites are to be held Sunday, with plans for ceremonies including prayers and ceremonial acts.
London May 5 reports miswritten fashion leaders abandon cycling amid chaotic efforts. Patrons once vying for glory now appear wandering in parks, while early contenders shift away from the sport amid disorganization.
Mrs Dougherty, widow of a city constable, mourns died this morning at home on Belcher and Martin streets leaving four children. A district vigil and church service to honor the officer were announced with a band and remarks by local dignitaries. Volunteer officers and civic committees planned a memorial program for the family. Slavin arrives in New York on the mer-trank, while Dr Sager’s party returns after a Paris voyage.
H J Voneberg was arrested by Policemen Jack King and drive last night for alleged intoxication and disorderly behavior. He was found wearing over large home wear and street clothes, taken to the station, and posted $3 bond this morning. An attempt to persuade him to reveal his surgeon failed as he insisted on keeping his gear.
The text recounts a jumble of events and fragments including a man named Rote and references to legal questions, a third-depression sentence, and various local notices. It mentions a judge, attendees, moves to San Juss, and a community meeting plus ads for local goods and services. The overall piece reads like a collage of short items from a North Topeka area paper.
Market report notes May 2 gains and losses in wheat, with bids rising early on Western reports and later retreating. Prices moved from around 60 to 64 cents, while July futures opened near 10 and fell to lower levels. pork futures started near 37.75 and weakened on receipts. Weather conditions were mixed with scattered showers and rain easing seller momentum, and receipts at yards topped 1,000 with overall activity moderate.
Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange wiring details May 9 report on cattle hog and sheep receipts and shipments at Kansas City markets. Prices show steady to weak conditions with notes on wheat oats and corn futures and weather impacts in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas.
Chicago wheat futures and corn activity mixed amid weather and crop prospects. Reports show 142,000 bushels of store wheat and shipments to Argentina, with weather in Kansas Oklahoma and Texas affecting yields. stock market quiet with dull trading and cautious tone for commodities and grains.
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