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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
6
Recent society items in Topeka recount visits by local residents and out of town guests. Events include music club gatherings, tea and reception plans, dances, church group meetings, and arrivals of notable visitors with lists of attendees and host homes.
In Boston the colored Republican candidate T. D. Allen defeated John H Sullivan in the 40th council district election. Allen’s victory marks the highest political office ever won by a Black voter base in the city, as voters credited his experience and wartime service with Gen. Butler. The result sparked Republican celebrations while Democrats faced defeat in the district.
A damaged OCR item describes the Baptist Congress planning for a yearly meeting in Chicago. It notes Dean and others as speakers and mentions discussions on resolving national church problems, with attendance by various clergymen and educators. The item references Chicago University’s invitation and the Baptist merchants' involvement.
Lindon November 12 Annie Howard daughter of Charles TD Howard of New Orleans married Walter Parrott stock broker of Parrott Brom this city. Ceremony held at SS Samus Par church Paddington with reception at Glateostar Terrace. Bride’s mother and brother attended as mother funded the wedding. best man was her brother. They plan a honeymoon in Ruxtond and expect to travel to Egypt later.
The society hosts a late night session with I. Jt Hiltom presenting a talk at the Karate Academy of Science in January. A committee led by Protecor Lavewell J. W. Beatty and H. Wailen is organizing the meeting and banquet, with music from the local school ensemble and a Chinese show.
A Newton candidate denounces flaws in the state and criticizes rivals while outlining plans for improvement. He expresses confidence in winning the governorship and notes opposition figures. The report also covers other political chatter and regional reactions.
A woman named Frances, described as enuity, faced medical issues delaying travel to the United States. Doctors reportedly refused relocation or further medical recommendation, while observers note her condition worsened as she remains unable to sail.
scattered items report Burge a Graham county farmer and Shawnee resident candidate for clerk of the court of appeals, facing eligibility concerns under a Populist era administration. other notices cover Brazil and Bolivia trade questions, a missing Chicago preacher, tobacco infringement suit, and local ads for laundry services.
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