Topeka Society Hosts Illinois Guests Of Honor
Mrs. Martin and Miss Finley of Illinois were guest of honor at a Topeka society event.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1899
Page
5
Mrs. Martin and Miss Finley of Illinois were guest of honor at a Topeka society event.
A society musical and reception hosted by Mrs H P Dillon wowed guests despite bad weather. Miss Josephine Shellabarger presented the event in honor of Mrs Matias and Miss Finney of Champaign Illinois. Attendees wore elegant gowns and bouquets of roses and ferns filled the rooms as Strinberg’s Orchestra played in the Beeper hall.
A Wednesday evening social at Miss Jose Steinbarger's Harrison Street home featured a pretty room with palms and cut flowers. Vocal solos by Ning Thomas Mire Shellabarger Walter Noble and Tom Teading plus piano and violin selections delighted about fifty guests. An informal cake walk closed the evening as the crowd joined in.
Illinois Senator William E Mason said he would resign if the Republican National Convention in 1900 does not oppose criminal aggression in the Philippines. He warned against canned freedom and plans to seek re election to test the Illinois General Assembly's stance on McKinley administration policy. He stressed opposition to criminal aggression but support for expansion if aligned with public will.
In Detroit on October 27 a Mount Clemens Rapid Railway suburban car struck a Michigan Central freight train at Gariot and Bellevue, killing conductor Schneider and injuring 22 passengers, many with severe injuries. The car carried theatergoers bound for Mount Clemens. 25 to 20 passengers were ejected as the train crushed the car against a building. Listed killed: Tony Schneider, conductor of Mount Clemens. Injured include Otto Vanderke, Mrs. Egenell, Miss Josie Juls, A Pipper, Eu Bolan, John Neiberheiser, Oscar Hollis, Mrs. Richmond, James Gardiner, Miss Annie Kerns, Maggie Kerns, Fret Miller, Maud Donaldson, Frank Pruessel, Nellie Groves, and others.
Miss Ida Johnson of Mount Clemens and Louis Krels of Detroit reported hand injuries after a heavy trolley car wreck. Co Obermyer of the AC Star Bowling team from Toledo was bruised. A motorman, Dowling, escaped with slight injuries as brakes failed on a slippery crossing. The slow train was struck by a locomotive, tipping the car on its side and causing extensive material damage.
Governor Roosevelt spoke to about seven thousand inside Music Hall and three thousand outside, introducing a tour stop in Maryland. He framed the campaign on national and state issues, praising the Spanish-American War for uniting the nation.
Last night’s Uncle Joshua Simpkins at Crane ford theater highlighted the seven member orchestra below the footlights whose musical style impressed rural audiences. Critic notes budget constraints and weak book but lauds Irene Duckett for the encore and Dave Wilums for a monologue sketch as the show promises a return tonight with a dramatic saw mill scene provoking strong reactions.
Columbia Council No 50 K and L invites all members and friends to a sixth anniversary entertainment Friday evening at Be ball. Admission lic.
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