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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1896

Page

6

Notable Kansas City Prominent Figures Named in State List

A compiled roster lists numerous Kansas figures including Mrs Frantnet of Kansas City, Jennie Mochanl of Pittsburg, A L Hiiihie of Yunes Center, Nora Mike of Toalby, Mary iis ns of Surlington, Fannie Brows of Madicine Lesage, and Eile Sly of North T Tiotta Slant. The compiled names span cities such as Hutchinson, Ottawa, Leavenworth, Florence, and Weir City with many others appearing across the state.

Noubeyt Kansas Jaana Burhimvd Kansse Cis Pond Tulle Sanita Hutchinson Kirkwood Scrapron Lite Surton Kansas City Siney Farris Garnet Soule Heleetiam Astieh Allearanety Lane Sprite Biatiliats Salthu Jennie Mochanl Pittsburg Humiltum Telit A. L. Hiiihie Yunes Center Mary Iis Ns Surlington Bre A. Moore Spoht Keepers Nora Mike Toalby Mey Gintod Ottawa Mabel Mur Teen Hilorade Pierence Ryn Jennie Walker Gooutknd Fannie Brows Madicine Lesage Maury Nibert Leavenworth Wy Autiliey Taiwan Anne Washgece Glatt Hayes Obert Lisetta Prue St Chautt Mary Abbote Weir City MM Cioven EniPalu Marie Lyonant Mati Prahkenberser Aisa Eile Sly North 'T Tiotta Slant Larned Coupre Levis Smutter Hortin Mary EO Nicely Papin Iva Duncell Fartinetite Atntier Holonympastasie Clara Fiscard Florence

Big Ball Tonight Promises Grand Pageantry and Speakers

Local event features Pentch the Pythisis ani Rathbone Bieters presenting the ball with ceremony led by Major T J Anderson. Governor Morell consents to attend. Short addresses expected from Sugar Chest, Yellows, and Major General James Ty Cernahead. OL White and Supreme Keeper of records end wale scheduled, with a mute pledge to celebration. A seaside setting adds decor of red and willow blue streamers, with palms and colors of the order.

Pythisis Ani Rathbone T J. Anderson Ceremonice Morell Ty Hekes Redtcks James Ty Cernahead Incian- Spon White Aloo Siap Supreme Keeper of Records Supreme

Arrival of Biogue and City Leaders in Endignapolis

Major General James Br arrives as Carnakas from Endignapolis joins Laasannes James Cernahan of Indianapolis who leads the group. The scene centers on notable officials and a ceremonial welcome in the city.

James BR Carnakas Endignapolis Laasannes James Cernahan Indianapolis

Unusual Arrival Meets Delegation at Sootele Station

The Unitrin Henk and delegation escorted guests from the Urlas Pavitic lanteesing to their car at the train are met by prominent members of the Cae iform Huts including Star General Lekvin worth and Gal J. Walker of Kansas City.

Prinlus Unitrin Lekvinworth Gal J. Walker Kansas City Auites

Exhibition Drill At Copeland Hotel Tonight To Feature Mystic Division

An exhibition drill is planned in front of the Copeland hotel tonight. The Mystic division of Crest will perform a 20-member routine, touted as the best in the world and claiming a history of success including a 32000 prize in recent events.

Copeland Thleexeisknds Nuoof Amy Simmrenre Divisian

Nights of Pythias Prizes and Parade Targets

An account of a post parade prize distribution by the Nights of Pythias. Prize categories include greatest number of brigades, esquires, and peers, with cash awards and special recognitions tied to parade performance and rank order. The prize totals and specific award names are listed alongside the event venue and officials overseeing the ceremony.

Perme F.C. Sashhuelson Juilee Quincy Brighes Esquires Peel Ind Greatain

Concert at Garfield Park Draws Notable Attendance

A garbled report notes last night’s concert at Garfield Park attracted a good sized audience. It mentions performers tied to AMaTabal’s Military band and a mixed reception, with attendance around 1, and observers praising the band’s performance despite unclear details about the Defid and other names.

Garfield Park Gar- Heit Stasia

Social Season Notes In Topeka And Vicinity

Recent society items highlight Topeka residents and visitors with gatherings hosted by Mrs Mulrane and others. Guests include Mrs Hughes, Miss Jones, Mr Hughes, and numerous Leavenworth and Topeka residents. events range from intimate teas to large musicales, with travel plans noted for several guests and ongoing club meetings.

Margaret Mulrane Qeer Mul- Yelle Pi Rodes Mtr Boved Hughes Eugene Quintent Howlitaed Til Anse Jones Ania aAdibHa Mary Retam MebMed Lutte Briggs Atchison Init Ketline Stui- Vane Ssick HS Marwan Jarl Wwatete Walter Sones Clifford Lilsted Dave Palmer Film McBride Walter Cust Foes Walching Fheydere Harsmutt C & Curry Gok Sithott J. 2 Warr Jack Frey Fred Bedbing Marc Hoby Kids Fogete Hugan Apeth Wittens Park Port Chavis Kianbecs Walter Borges Joe Montan Will Alexander George Stuker Pre Kingsigg GC Alen de Multan U Kd Blower Micelen Mira Tudaon Bait Mile Salina Wesinyan Iniverity Rusk Hila Belle Livermore Othe Mise Atehbion Leavenworth Mika Gianche Joerger Erl Nickerson Frank Senaterhet Mexico Ntealeraga Arpadtiin Ttn Beereinas Wentveorti mNitary Acederey i Tsi Bowling Green Foot Mulvane Tinea West Ole High Five Georinia Whixson Aoee Iite Ieate Ganther Paul Hudson Wed Bonobistie Frilay Batuiticen Jonah Malvane Butehinsan Aanee Arn Peat McKercher Es Cris Mary of

Topeka News Roundup Vexed by Rain and Ripples

Fragmented Topeka notes report scattered items across weather, public events, and local delays. Mentions Jennings rain impact, hunts for candidates after Saturday, new appointments in law and parade leadership, a concert at Gerela Park, and various city incidents from floods to police, with references to river levels and street conditions.

Jennings Suler Hetuil Grocers Tom H. Hankel Lund Gerela Park Cooper Bramell Street Ee Koniehite Py Niles Fort Lash Topeka Exnitits Wilinen Walter Specks Morehall Executive Council Dell Pillee Judes Ferry Bleysle iThemas Naylor State House Growths Topeks Ww. RC Congress Pourth John Murmars Horton Vail Buren Sisotrié YL Andersen North Western Station Dise Instrance Company Batvelion Army Jolas Ted Buntiig Paris

Gambling Crusade Rages as City Moves Against Pool Rooms

Mar 8 report from Kansas City details a citywide gambling crackdown led by newly elected Mayor Jones. Police close pool rooms, dynamite bucket shops and all forms of gaming while officials vow to drive every offender from town. Also notes violent May gales along the English coast with fears of losses at sea.

Fansas City Mar Realnstalt Forine Mamablitie As & Peauit Setio Polite Jones Ines

Ship Sails Through Ocean Route In May Report

A garbled dispatch notes a ship voyage dated May 20, with references to a steam vessel and surface route details. The fragment mentions sailing through an oceanic lane and a rough summary of duties or tasks aboard, suggesting a transit or arrival notice.

Toscow Seatiena Tees Yeaterdy Ys Besoche

Drunk Judge Arrest Incident Stirs Town Market Notes

In a chaotic scene Judge J. Ges arrives in town and is promptly jailed after a late night disturbance. Reports detail a winter teaching stint near Doniphan and a claimed drinking relapse, with police escort and a tense exchange about staying sober. Market notes follow, with mixed price moves in oats, pork, lard, and cattle across Chicago and Kansas City exchanges.

Judge Ees Ges Manhattan East Fourth Carson Doniphaneminty Bie Penian Filison Lee Fer- Valle

Whisky Trouble From Dr Heller Affair Reaches Wakarum

In Wakarum a spill of white cup litres rises from the Dr J Heller affair. Rudolph’s husband is recovering after a shock and will be sent to Bethany Mon for treatment. A letter was sent to him though he had no involvement, while Rudolph’s brother works as a bar tender in Carbondale near where Dr Heller faced questions.

Hin J. Te Heller Carbondale Bieler Lves Deynlon

Rain and Rainfall Interrupt Queen's Birthday Observance

Rain fell across London during the Queen's Birthday observance on May 24. Trooping the Colour proceeded on a damp day with guards on parade and a large crowd in attendance including royal family members. Widespread ceremonies occurred at garrison towns and official sites despite the showers.

London Iwres Guards Cain Garrizon

Drown Up Men Amuse Themselves Throwing Eggs at Car

Ancim Roland, Pheoiore Beeson and Walvin face charges for rotten egging a trolley car in the city. They, all white and about two years of age, were arrested after being pursued by police. the trolley crew escaped. Another man Jim Sindebter, a colored rider, slept on a trolley and was hauled off to the car bum, fined five dollars. A local optician, Myr Bennett, thanks for glasses aiding a twelve year wear. Market notes: wheat bearish, July start at dollars, then drop and rebound on damage reports.

Ancim Roland Pheoiore Beeson Walvin Zelfer Ors Jim Sindebter Sereant Donovan Tte Sretwe

Wheat market shown weak with cautious buying in Chicago

A fragmented report from Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange notes opening on cautious receipts from the northwest. The crowd thins as bed crop news spreads, yet buyers and shorts push the market up on improving sentiment. Forecasters warn crop conditions remain critical and foreign orders may rise with better prices.

Purnishea Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange Kansas Avenue Chicago Sisien

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