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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1895
Page
6
In society circles for Topeka and surrounding areas, a roundup of fashionable gatherings, engagements, and community happenings showcases the season’s social calendar and notable attendees in the region.
Topeka society items fill the page with dinners teas and club meetings as guests travel and locals prepare for Thanksgiving. Mrs D O McCray hosts a whist and luncheon, Miss Ollie O Brien entertains Miss Minnie Peck of Chicago, and many families plan visits and travel while clubs meet at Guild Stanton and the Philharmonic Society.
Cleveland designs a city flag by Dries Susie Hepburn in a 6 by 4 foot banner with red white blue stripes, the American shield, and symbols of manufacturing and shipping. The design won $60 in a 40 entry contest and was unveiled in Atlanta during the Cotton States exposition. Mayor McKoon led the award committee and praised the flag as a symbol of the municipality.
A Rossville man in Topeka reports Jobin attempted suicide at St Marys Wednesday by cutting his throat from ear to ear and may die. Baird testified for the state in the Defarrows murder trial, a young Scotsman once jailed for disorderly conduct in Topeka. He lived at Stulvane ranch near Roseville, employed there during the killing, and had been retained since. Richard Defarrana has recovered from injuries and plans to sue Union Pacific for damages while serving as janitor of the Rossville Methodist church.
Captain John Seaton, owner of the new Atchison theater, states that L. M. Crawford does not handle theater bookings. He says Brigham, the local manager and former Topeka resident, runs the booking, keeps handles a one percent option, and controls the shows. Crawford may supply acts for an open date if helpful, but does not actively seek Atchison dates.
An article describes transforming a small city window into a sunlit conservatory using a zinc box, glass, and earth filled with ferns and flowering plants. A modest $8 effort creates a bright indoor garden under a shaded sash, with orchids and other plants thriving in a budget box setup.
The Ottawa theater under construction will be larger than the Topeka Grand opera house. It will be brick with equal seating and a much larger stage suitable for elaborate spectacles. The Rorabaugh is to open mid February with Alexander Selvini. plans include a nearby hotel by Samuel Horabaugh.
In Carcaco on November 30 Geo Thom narrowly dodged arrest after a Justice Moxyland court dispute. A Sacomons debt of 49 dollars owed by Louis and Maggie V to Tom Thom's company prompted creditors and a constable to confront Tom Thumb at the Tretlout hotel where she stayed, threatening action until she paid the amount and services.
Citizens denounced the Union Traction company at a November meeting in Pittlandia City urging three cent fares. Thomas Martindale led the protest noting the fall in traction stock and calling for public agitation to secure heated cars and proper motorman protection.
The funeral of Alexander Dumas was held today in accordance with his wishes. The procession moved from Morty-le-Hoit to Mons Murire Cemetery where a vast gathering of literary figures, artists, and actors attended the interment.
A duel near Paris between Baron Bussey d Agglas and Viscount DeVorne left DeVorne wounded on the lip. The clash involved members of the charter of deputies and occurred in a secluded location this morning.
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