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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1895
Page
6
In society circles Mrs. C H Hudson hosted a pleasant reception yesterday afternoon. Guests from local circles attended, enjoying light refreshments and cordial conversation in a refined social setting.
A minstrelsy era reception at Mrs Hudson’s home showcased a tropical decor theme with yellow and pink accents. Mrs Hudson and Miss Waters led a parade of guests including Miss Leaise Willis and Miss Louise Allison. The event featured music, dancing, and refined attire, with hundreds in attendance and committees listed for decoration, dining, and hospitality.
Worth and a Trilby dance by Tom Clem enta and invitations issued by club members to older clubs. Reunions, receptions, and visiting friends mark the week with dances, lunches, and charity events. Prominent names include Mr. C St. Hudson, Mrs. A T L Cunselly, Mrs. J. E. Davidsow, Mr. George Sharitt, Mrs. Sharitt, and Mrs. Hudsell.
The funeral for Charles F. Early was held today at 3 10 from Knights Chapel to Topeka Cemetery. Early's body arrived from Kansas City with his mother and sister. a possible arrest connects to a Kansas City police case. Suspects named include Michael Cadningham Edward Downing and Philip McCrory.
Mand leader Liberati speaks in an interview about joining the Hawaiian band for winter engagements in New York and Manhattan, his long American stay since 1872, and plans to rejoin his own band in spring. He discusses band reputations, funding, and past associations with Ringling shows.
The article argues American papermakers should pursue fresh export markets to absorb surplus beyond a strong home market. It notes rapid mill gains, quality production, and the potential in newer, southern and Latin markets as Britain and Spain seek influence with Venezuela. It mentions Havana dispatch and possible British involvement, urging energetic expansion overseas.
A New York fashion column extols fur as this season’s dominant trend with coats jackets and wraps in sable beaver and other furs. It notes trims on bonnets sleeves cuffs collars and eton jackets and offers care tips for overhauling garments while warning about overuse.
Nov 18 feature recounts Janine Henri Browne’s battle to learn cycling among rough terrain and a stubborn wheel. She details falls, self-doubt, and ultimate resolve, comparing cycling’s savage start to later control and urging mastery over the machine.
Dr Forbes Winelow discusses consciousness in dreams, noting the mind’s lapse of time and space. He argues that within an eternal disembodied state time feels eternal while space collapses, allowing thought to traverse vast distances instantaneously. He emphasizes perception limits and the strange properties of dream cognition.
Chicago labor leaders clash over introducing select Bible passages in public schools. James J. Payne of the Boxmakers and Harness Makers Union argues against religious instruction in schools, urging education focus on economic and practical life. A resolution proposes removing Bible passages and instead endorsing neutral readings aligned with labor and union values.
Irvin Robinson’s residence burned down destroying a brick house. Inside were his two neighbors’ children aged 1 and 4 who died from burns. The event occurred while Robinson’s wife was away. Witnesses report jealousy and accusation of earlier success as motives.
In New York Central Park a memorial fountain by artist Ernest Herter faces objections from the National Study Society and park officials over its design. The group argues the monument, featuring nearly nude mermaids, is inappropriate though not uniquely offensive among prominent city statues.
Wassilaron Nov 20 Col Charles Heywood commanding the marine corps appeals to the secretary of the navy for a higher enlisted strength. He says 1500 marines on shore are needed to protect government property worth millions, with about 450 more needed for new ships under construction. Durham Bevedere Elect Official Curvaco Nov 2 The American Polled Darbein Breeders association holds its annual meeting with officers elected: President W W Crane Tippecanoe Cir Vice President W D Allifer Ellmore O Secretary and Treasurer J H Miller Mexico Tod Augienite Comecet Nev 25 How about a violin quartet Eve bear oneS Not likely but there will be open at Library ball on the 23th Admission fifty cents See our sewing point cutter ruck Peerless Steam Laundry 112 and 114 9th Eighth Remember Chancel elepter at Rich's on Toursday Broken edge collars repaired by Peerless Steam Laundry 142 and 334 W 9th oenly perquilons Put SBPie altar 42
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