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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1896
Page
6
Recent Topeka society items recount a grand Vinowa dance with numerous attendees and orchestral entertainment. The report lists many local names, compliments Mrs Herbert and Mrs George Wade, plus covered visits, garden parties, and upcoming plans involving Topeka residents and visitors in nearby towns.
A long list sketches visitors and social calls across several towns. Mentions include Mrs. Barker and Miss Julia Wikitimer visiting in Lafayette and nearby areas, Mr. and Mrs. Toor hosting home seets, and various civic and club activities. reports cover travel to Leavenworth and Lake View, preparations for summer events, and local society at large.
A Topeka event showcased Roentgen ray experiments witnessed by a large crowd. Professor Brookes explained how X rays reveal bones and tissues using a special apparatus, electric current, and an oscilloscope like device, with demonstrations involving volunteers and observers from local circles.
A Decoration Day program outlines a 2 30 pm procession on Kensis Avenue and morning grave decorations. Organizers assign headquarters at the gymnasium with J M Tiller in command, and committees including Lincoln circle members, Ladies Crom W. Th C No M, Pt Pillow Hele corps, and Grantelneteoots coordinate. The decoration committees will serve at 9 00 pm, with parade details targeting Gilneas Street. Roles span Major General, various divisional units, and city officials, culminating in prayers and speeches at the Hall led by Rev. o liver and Chaplain G W Burdee.
Lincoln Park commissioners adopted plans for exhibition features at Tincoln park with a grand illumination event. The plan included a new boxhouse and fountain lighting, costing about $100, but action was postponed to the next meeting.
In London a large social gathering is planned with the Prince and Princess of Wales hosting guests at a Marlboroughs party. Attendees include the Duke and Duchess of Maritorpurt and several titled and notable guests at a notable royal event. In other news, South African securities sag amid reports of John Heys Hamsind resignation from the quid ownership affecting market sentiment.
Fragmented ad copy touts tickets to Topeka and mentions Great Route and Santa Fe. It includes dubious medical claims and a contact W Garvey, agent, along with references to ayers and a stomach related remedy.
Local notes report sick relatives, visits, and travel across Topeka. Mentions H C Bowen brother Brn ill in Indianapolis, Mrs Caroline Alden aiding in Chicago, Mrs Fowler visiting from Atinkettan, and several residents visiting family in Port Worth and La Junta. Also lists arrivals, travel plans, minor accidents, a funeral notice for a pioneer, and local advertisements for goods and services.
May 29 report says Cuba's constitution framed in Cuba and signed Sept 14 was stolen from the frame at Madison Square Garden last night. President Cienfuegos and 20 government members were named as signers. Guira, Cuban treasurer, offered 33,600 towns gas for its return and asked no questions.
James Freiminday overruled the application for review for Scott Jackson convicted of Pearl Bryag murder. Jackson was sentenced to hang June 30, but a stay of execution was granted for 66 days to allow an appeal. The court order cites the upcoming appeal. The text also mentions a club meeting at its headquarters for a uniformed gathering tomorrow at 1:30.
The Times Publishing Company is incorporated with capital stock of 32901000 divided into 2 000 shares. Shareholders include Wiley G Cox Dresident Kankaa City Butterunk 400 shares Rickerd WH Ken president Ceneral Konl and Qoks Humpany 260 shares Auguet A Meyer president Cera dilted Kunsan City Srocitine and Fie fining company 2 ae D Halmes pernan Hols Brunthowe 25 shares Webster Withers collector of titers na fevetle 169 snap Corripan 10 shares Then Ro Morrow of Lathrop Murrow Fox Moore 100 shared William Fiinguts vice president Milland Nations bank sets shares.
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