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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1895
Page
6
A detailed, step by step description of a fire-eating performance. It explains the concealed hollow tube setup under a platform and along the performer's body, including rubber tubes, a fake card, and a mistimed venting action to produce flames. The text depicts stage mechanics and safety aspects of the dangerous illusion.
Five intoxicated men gathered in an alley after a Saturday evening spree. One offender allegedly drew a weapon during the incident. Police reported that Dave Chinyah and others faced charges, with one man refuting the drunken and weapon carrying allegations at a court appearance in Topeka.
North Topeka notes present Miss Leora Morrow of Meriden and Jule Conk of the Meriden Tribune visiting North Topeka. Harvest Home festival planned at North Congregational church next Saturday. Mrs Jetta Whit of McFall returns from visit with relatives. Will Flowint, recently bedridden with rheumatism, can move with crutches. Local ads for groceries and services appear. Mrs Parlineha Wilson of Fulton visiting sons. Nora Wasson to stay in Fulton. Mrs Nellie Hamlin dies of heart failure. Sidewalk riding fines discussed. Judge Forty discusses a $5 security requirement for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk.
Topeka social circles report Miss Margaret Taulby and Miss Lida Haray returning to St Louis after visiting Mr and Mrs Ho Kb Jamison. Miss Lucey Sears wed Mr Charles Gill in Kansas City last Tuesday with maids in pink organza and laurel pins. Numerous shuttles of guests from Topeka and Leavenworth attend dances, dinners, and whist events as Mrs Charles Klug hosts in Lear-Sowerh.
A party hosted by Mr and Mrs James Smith and daughter from Topeka visited Ballast Point in California. Attendees included Major George M Duenall and wife, Mr and Mrs C B Griffin, Capt A F Dill, Mrs Maria Marston and daughter, Charles D Long and family, and J F Davis. It was the Smiths’ first water outing. they plan to speak well of San Diego on their return.
The Navy appointed Father Chidwick the first Roman Catholic chaplain in the United States Navy. At 22, he studied at St. Gabriel's School New York Manhattan College and Troy Theological Seminary. He served St. Stephen's New York then joined the Vermont battleship and later served aboard the hospital ship.
Casmimse Massachusetts October 14 Harvard fans discuss a possible football game with Princeton. Harvard aims to arrange a match in November but timing clashes with key games for both teams. Harvard considers November date against Michigan and fears conflicts with Penn not yet resolved. A meeting of Harvard coaches will decide the matter.
Anerhash and Gurtte unveil a striking totemic sign for The Palacé Company in Topeka. White fetters frame the word Palacé with electric globes, drawing attention at night and boosting city commerce and visitor interest.
Reports recount two Topeka cyclists making long rides through Wamego Manhattan and St Marys with multiple meals and a few misroutes. Murphy Mercer Roehr and companions logged about 325 miles and enjoyed friendly farm hospitality while weather favored the century ride.
A Sunday ceremony at the First African Baptist church in Kansas City drew about six thousand attendees. The event featured a large parade from Fifth and Kangas to Quincy Street led by W E Stewart and Jerry Williams, under the Kansas City grand lodge and allied orders. A silver offering of 150 dollars was collected, with a royal erect featured at the corner stone.
The program featured devotional elements with military music and congregational singing. Rev. McDaniel led prayers, Rev. G. D. Olden introduced the event, and Grand Chaplain C. C. Calhoun offered prizes. Officers of the grand lodge conducted rites as G. W. Smith and Rev. J. W. Dundes delivered addresses, plus remarks by Rev. W. L. Grant and Rev. J. B. Thomas. Visiting Baptists from nearby towns attended. ceremonies lasted the afternoon.
The Figaro reports Turpin, claimed inventor of several deadly war instruments, has been summoned to Constantinople by the Turkish government. It is said Ankara plans to use some of his inventions for defending the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles.
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