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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
5
A vintage home piece notice highlights a chiffonier as a useful article for storage. It promotes a well made, reasonably priced unit with ample drawers in finishes like white enamel, white maple, oak, or elm, with optional mirrors and multiple finish choices.
The Topeka Orator discusses state issues and stirs voters with a critical stance on war. He defends naval buildup and condemns expansionist policy, recounting reactions to the Maine incident and the push for war. Stories center on Overmyer and Simpson addressing a large Kansas audience in Newton.
A speech outlines the Democratic view of expansion and warns against tariff and military increases. It contrasts Democrat support for navy growth with opposition to standing armies, and condemns Republican and Whig trade restrictions. The speaker urges voters to back the party’s Kansas administration and its anti monopoly record.
The Informal club held a pleasant dance at Hudson's hall with numerous couples listed among attendees, including Mr and Mrs H Hudson and Mr and Mrs Charles Blond Smith. Mrs S Barnes hosted a thimble party at Western Avenue with a musical program and a luncheon. A Viennese party featured many young people and frequent social names. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs George McCleland at 108% Clay Street. Several notes mention football games, club meetings, travels, and visits among local residents.
A growing social scene is noted with new clubs forming including the wie club meeting biweekly for dancing and cards. Various parlors host talks and readings led by Prof B M Shelton and guests from Australia. Many clubs including Modern Literature, Vignette, Conversation and Neighborhood clubs meet weekly or biweekly with programs on Halloween legends Henry Morton sketches and current topics.
New York reports veteran actor Joseph Jefferson fell ill during performances of The Rivals at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. Doctors feared pneumonia and ordered the venue closed until Monday, with the audience dismissed early last night.
At the Monday evening event at the First Christian Church on November 7 attendees praised Wilhelmina Lowe and Will J. Greenleaf as distinct, capable performers. The barbers Whittiere Bros invite customers to visit their shop on Eishth and Kansas avenues.
A Topeka group visits Prof Johnstone at 619 Harrison street, praising his psychic prowess. One man claims instant diagnosis of a nerve disease and vows treatment, while another offers hats as rewards for his performance. A third notes the reader’s influence on patients among notable figures.
The Union Pacific offers direct service to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with superior Pullman Palace Sleepers Tourist Sleepers Chair Cars and dining cars. Meals are served in all trains. Fulton Depot Age note indicates M L Campbell Portrait Co has moved to 111 113 West Sixth Street.
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