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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1896

Page

6

Topeka Social Season Highlights Many Local Events

Society notes from Topeka and vicinity recount a busy period of weddings entertainments and club meetings. Mrs and Misses Whitmer and Whitmer Ramabargen attended a large wedding at the bride’s home with a formal white gown, guests listed from Chicago and beyond. Numerous teas and gatherings at homes of Mrs Spur Mrs Jolinetton and Mrs Snow Entertain featured autumn decor, with guests including Misses Frae and others from Kansas City and Topeka. A Shakespeare club formed and will study Blackmore’s works, while rehearsals for an opera concluded with a postperformance supper and varied patron attendance. Local clubs and individuals such as Mrs Spur Mrs Jolinetton Mrs Whitmer and Mrs Hane receive ongoing social attention as winter season begins.

Holding These Wheat

A dispatch from London reports on wheat markets with prices in Bombay and India. It notes falling prices in London, rising costs for imports, and expectations of steady but high prices amid global supply concerns and potential government action by the East Indian government.

Neer York London Engin Ubeenea Tuli Punjab Lehmiasch Ervat Herm Sillioon & Co Bombay France India Reentink

Paraded Attack in New Haven Leaves Victims

An assault on a Republican parade in New Haven injures several, including a target wounded in the head. Authorities describe a violent confrontation with a revolver firing during the disturbance as bystanders seek safety amid the chaos.

New Haven Mow Haven Iernargeil Ainda Trang Neal Aroney Brlokit Eman Atwater

Supreme Court Case Records From Northern Division Admins

The article lists multiple cases and administrators from northern division courts including Lang Ininnd Incuranie son pany Wa Fld and J.B. Hayner & 3, with names Galltord Dudley Annie Turney Theodore Wilherse Joycoh Rorer Longwell Harkness and Sculley. It records appeals and actions by central, eastern, and southern departments as the court reviews rebearing Inns.

Nice Hong Centrad Galltord Dudley Annie Turney Skatern Divbion Sorthfen J.B. Hayner & 3 Ve. C Vn I V. Harkness Aia Willian Sculley J. i. Perter

Carmen on a Strike Among London Cabmen

Controversy erupts as nearly five thousand cabmen in London prepare to walk out following a recent union resolution. The National Household Trinewter association outlines officer posts and calls for continued wage and working condition discussions.

London Banéon

Outrageous Hold Up In City Neighborhood

A violent daylight robbery occurred near Sixth Street and Topeka involving George N Hubbard, head of a stationery firm. Police pursued several suspects after Hubbard and others were assaulted, with investigators failing to recover the stolen items and no arrests made at press time.

George N. Hubbart Shi Stationery Department Hall Litieraghing Company Sixth Street Hertimity Tpelkaeavenus Figold Wortch Scart Hoketinak Sintoney Price Suckset Street Culund John Teen Alles Hubberty Millon Dei Gundiner Bergian Ellison Zeller Ommecre Pavey Witty Banl Revinmider Gardiner Jimny i Malvanes Bahl Topeka Acroms Joe Highway Atredy Hubbard Wari Riis Nomarun Hubberd Heertison Severn Nordsupe

Footpads hunted as robbery suspects flee on rails

A city chase followed a Hubbard robbery report. Detectives Zellner and officers chased two well dressed men along Union Pacific tracks from North Tap to Sixth Street. A farmer helped identify the suspects, who escaped, leaving money and small change. They were captured later and sent to jail after questioning. Police note the incident and list nearby disease reports and local health notices.

Heldentie Vrais Farder Clley Hell Test Laken Bee Chiif Ganliver Orem Derby Nate. Org Bendyard

Pirasast Meeting Honoring Visiting Young Women Guests

A lively gathering hosted by Mrs. Hiugene Wart and Mrs. Tila Barnes honored visiting Young Women’s Christian associations leaders. Dr Tila Barnes and Helen Ingalls led music from Washburn College with support from Ida Garnee and state committee members. The event reflected on the 1920s AGZE convention in Manhattan and featured socializing and club activities with Washburn College attendees and state officials.

Cera Sire W. A. Jmineton Tila C Barnes Hiugene Wart Vowell Washburn College Mies Helen Ingells Waah- Burn Culle Ida Garnee Christo Itercat Vanes Weuceey Ieee Ned Elvan Manhattan Thenbert State Committee Barnes Mexdimes Chamberlain Inealit Adainy Ehoi- Rass Savicon Radfords Washburn Frank Jee, Genny Rea Meyurs Davila Tunnell Levi

Runaway Team Spurs CHAOS On Keneas Avenue

A team owned by Thomas King hitched to a wagon on Runeas avenue between Fitue and Birth streets at about 1 am. The wagon raced north dragging a hitching stone while a spectator and others chased. The runaway was halted near a curb after a brief pursuit. investigators note several hitching stones along the curb and street endangering pedestrians and vehicles.

Keneas Avenue Thomas King Ted Tom Runeas Avenue Fitue Birth Streets Ane

Output of Flour Production Reported by Northwestern Miller

The Northwestern Miller reports weekly flour output with regional totals and dates. The data covers places including Milwaukee and Oshkosh with figures such as 109000 and 42620, listing dates in October 1886 and figures in dollars for various products.

Minswenghilia Milwaukee Barreta

Train Robbery Gold Heist Shocks Chicago Area

A dramatic oncoming thief attack disrupted a Chicago bound train as armed robbers seized a cargo of gold valued at 2.25 million dollars from a cash-treasury shipment. Law enforcement pursued the suspects, while a dramatic confrontation and transfer of the gold occurred aboard the train car.

Atwood Tonight Address By Public Figure

A fragmented notice mentions Fres Silver People addressed at Hartites Hall. It refers to Atweil and a discussion on the silver paraltice with cues about a best subject of position and ties to a barber and Hegatur Baker, noting a high reputation in the state.

Hartiites Hall Farm von Tell di Atwood Bartoer Baker Abe

Charters Filed For West Creek Bridge District and Local Firms

Charters are filed for the West Creek Bridge district and several local bodies including Coo Iidge and the Trestae area. Incorporations list the Cawker Creamery of Tawker City, the Miferstate Hhanmiceutical company of Caikahouss, and other entities with officers named. A McKfinley club gathering is scheduled tomorrow for a parade prep and a city rally at Fith and Quincy streets at 1 o clock sharp.

Nane West Creek Coo Iidge Thatninot County Jutin Berna Majoe B. Ftrman Rehire Pomerhy Are Uttertore Cagltal Cawker Creamery Company Tawker City Mitchell Conte Encorporstars Tink Eh RR Wondtury AL Pues Peter Phi C Berila J. Ty McAluyn Miferstate Hhanmiceutical Company Caikahouss Jeftermon Oouty Rio A. South W. C. Werswick RL Sinith Moccume Aliens Carpentes Tiga MoKcinley Fith Quincy Strevls

Eepford and Brant to Speak at Topeka Meeting

The Independent party candidates including Remabi éane oppose Governor Mor to Kansas City address. Topeka hosts a gathering at Fairiston hall tomorrow evening with gubernatorial hopeful Kenford and Brvt, plus attorney candidate A. Vanor. East Sixth Street venue noted.

Eepford Brant Independent Party Remabiéane Mor- Thu Bernie Topeka Farsiiton Hall Ko EL Kenford EB Brvt Alec A. Vanor Kamiidzte Sen Apcent Leiter Joli

North Topera News Roundup From Day to Day

A ragged North Side column recounts varied items from commerce to social visits. Notes include coal traders in North Kansas Avenue, Miss Nellie Baverly’s Kindercurtain course, Kansas City winter plans, and a Honduras speaker at the Nuri Congregational church. Also mentioned are community visits, funeral or social events, and local residents’ movements around Lyndon and Saline.

Kimtutt Briting Company Kanes Avenue Les Ewart Kansas Avenue Kassaus City Nellie Baverly T Johnson Fort Worth Don Bryan Hives Lyndon Kun Caat Kate Wathina Dauishter Mary Tethrnes Jextemay Saline Foe Wilson Kunsam City Déater Kanan Dyemiend Gordon Street Noth North Aide Indies Wolle Mies Bow Guy Mikel Temche Stienilen Gotlege Miland Kalin Nicholu Bol Nichole Bator Tf C. Bowen el Stallar And Ars JR Crockete T. Betoiet VB Kirtlehoff Meira M Tetttie Davia Wudler Stel Mee Tatéky Snd Ake Cramer Dosacha Was Nop Conkde

Is Mrs Kellar Dead or in Suspended Animation

Report outlines Mrs Mary A Kellar of Hancock Street death claims but notes possible suspended animation. Dr J P Lewis cites brain paralysis and later says death certain though unclear. Husband James Kellar doubts certainty, keeping body under examination amid funeral postponement.

Miury A. Kellar Hancock Gil Aypeerince Mary A. Kear J.P. Lewis Teewile Tania Tania Madertaber Wes Moss Agaie Lewis James Kellar Dejedsed Kellar Keilor Mra. Bracy A. R Kellir Berks County Astin Steway Piarried Juonen Kellar

Denver murder case ties Mason to hotel suicide note

A Denver detective reports John B Lung a Peweancville Mason killed himself in a hotel room leaving a note claiming robbery of three grafts worth 1000 each. Readable fragments mention a Cincinnati carpenter and various addresses, with rail and commodity price notes interspersed in the OCR.

Towa Denver John B_ Lung Peweancville Oxford Short- Nee Lange

Market Report Signals Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices

The market report shows wheat firming on December gains while corn and oats move variedly. Hogs and cattle receipts hover around steady to higher levels with buyers active in the futures and spot markets.

Wendy Hoe Pheok Fianil Sess

Kansas City Livestock Mural at Market Receipts Report

Texas and Kansas cattle receipts show 9000 head with steer and cow counts. Texas steers around 150, Texas cows about 255, native stockers and feeders totaled 32 506, overall market opened steady and closed weak.

Kansas City Kutses Chy Texas SK Texne Svickers and Ceaders

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