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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
6
Topeka society notes highlight recent gatherings and social engagements in Topeka and nearby communities. Guests include local residents and patrons, with mentions of hosting venues and seasonal activities observed by society columns.
Topeka social notes recount dinners and cards at the Lakin home with guests listed, impending weddings including Miss Anna Cleu Ewart and Mr Charles Strawbridge, and marriage announcements for Frank Dillingham Merriam and May Thornton. Other items note travels, piano awards, hospitalities, and a fatal saw mill boiler accident where the safety valve failure caused multiple deaths.
A Kansas inquiry into Warden Dick Chase cost the state 3580.75 as lawmakers clash over findings. Republicans urge tougher action, while Chase’s attorneys claim the report is an apology and predict a Supreme Court fight. Governor Morrill hints at naming J Bruce Lynch as new warden amid alleged rewards for political supporters. A separate incident reports a broken office window cord in the attorney general’s suite.
A large audience gathered at Library hall last night to hear Zaro’s lecture despite heavy rain. He demonstrated dramatic cures claiming to relieve rheumatism, blindness, deafness, and other chronic diseases with his medicines. Tonight a ladies only talk on "Maid Wife and Mother" will draw many women, with three days of free treatment offered though medicines cost extra.
Local report notes John MacDonald spoke at the military academy with a rejoicing salute upon completion. Also announced is the arrival of Mrs. L. Mason the colored evangelist from Hannibal Missouri who will preach three times next Sunday in Topeka at St John’s A M E church and Hamilton hall with guests Rey and Mrs J C Owens present.
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