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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1896

Page

6

Plush cape with silk like fabric and tibet trimming

No. 882 features a plush cape with silk like surface and a Tibetan style trim along the front. Price not listed in the readable text.

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Topeka Social Scene Details Large Visitor List

Recent Social Avents in Topeka and Vicinity recounts many visits and parties. A parade from Harrison street, numerous guests from Ottawa Lawrence and Kansas City, and upcoming receptions mark a bustling social week with 23 deputy officers expected and multiple families hosting guests.

Topeka Misa Alice Preavott Harrison Street Bias Pres- Solty Enemis Pred Bonebrake Pittsigre and Stirs Fred Cole WN. West Edith Campbell Rosamond Hiurton Florence Greer Wein Mery 'Thompson Hike Maude Stucey Fa Mobride John Wawes Struck Newman Joline Weidling Ar Wii- Han Fred AtcGutin J. V. Abrahan Morbell Eemy Mise Jowsle Stiltt McPherson Lena Merry Dana MrVicar New York Columbia College Mre. J. It Burton Alire Osle Packrell Ottawa Mra Will Trump Mite Momdv Lyons Zacwrence Miles Vsa Wire Sim M McMahan Indianapolis Ind Titmesa J. W. Beard Lawrence J. S. White Joey Jennie Shipren Miss Hughes Kantas City Missesama Jennie Hager Mr . Willett Nusiness Ince Jme Nelstreet S Mitchell Heunian Theo Witting

Miss Lille McMillan Meeting With Mrs. Akers

Lawrence woman Miss Lille McMillan is described as meeting with Mrs KR Akers in an item that notes a social or personal interaction. The brief fragment implies a local engagement involving named individuals from Lawrence and a Mrs Akers, without further context.

Lille McMillan Lawrence Rie Mneets KR. al Akers

E L Shelton in Trouble Arrest for Railroad Swindling

The Illustrated Weekly publisher E L Shelton of Topeka was arrested in Topeka on charges of wholesale railroad swindling. He allegedly forged editor names to obtain passes and transportation, with post office and broker accomplices, aiming to defraud multiple railroad lines. Authorities plan further charges as evidence links Shelton to forged editor credentials and rejected transports.

Illustrated Weekly Kasisas City Times George H. Waterbury Denver Post Office Department EL. Shelton Werkly Topeka Kan Unitedates Canada Shelton United States Kansas Frank Cameron Railroas Uckel United Sutter Diehe Subie Inspector McMeher

Murder in a Child's Head: Carl McKhaney Kills Tommy Kidd

Sept 40. Seven year old Carl McKhaney planned and killed his playmate Tommy Kidd with a double barreled shotgun left in the Parlor. Tommy, an invalid, was seated in a chair when shot, authorities say the act arose from a prank gone wrong. Carl faces reform efforts though legal responsibility is disputed due to his age.

Carl McKhaney Tommy Kidd Patton Tommy Tommy Kidd Melthaney Carl Johm Homan MeiManes

Drunken Fight Near Santa Fe Car Repair Shop

James Wash of 121 Tyler Street heard screams from a house two hours south and found Tor Israel Jr attacking two women including Core Barnes. Israel slashed Wash in the neck and leg before being arrested. Wash survived a near fatal neck wound and is expected to recover.

James Wash Santa Fe Tyler Street Tor Israel, Jr Core Barnes Israel Wash Larud

Dreaded Equinox Claims Coast Fatalities

Island near the coast reports likely fatalities in the hundreds. Wallace Johnson, a white man, dies at Gorden wharf after a fall from wreckage. W J Thompson perishes in Bacon mill wreck. Four Black people die in a Twelfth Street house. Captain C J Murphy drowns from the Jus Turner sinking. J C McClure and a Black worker drown at Southeastern Plaster.

Wallace Johnson Gorden W. J. Thompson S. Bacon Twelfth Street C. J. Murphy Jus Turner J. C. McClure Southeastern Plaster Company

Longest Bridge Gone In Severe Susquehanna Storm

Lancaster Pennsylvania reports the Susquehanna bridge at Columbia torn apart by a historic storm. The mile long Tenney vanle railroad bridge remains only piers and end spans while extensive damage hits Columbia and surrounding county. Estimates reach half a million dollars in the borough, with unroofed homes and destroyed tobacco sheds. Two men reportedly lost with the bridge. search efforts ongoing.

Susquehanna Lancaster Tenneyvanle Susauchanga Columbia

Philadelphia Storm Knocks Out News Across State

Philadelphia reports heavy damage from last night's storm with wires down statewide. Telegraph and telephone lines severed north of Reading and in Lebannon valley, preventing reliable updates as trains cannot run and information is scarce. The Western Union system is disrupted, hindering long distance communication.

Philadelphia Lebannon Valley Reading Western Union Postal ‘Telegraph

Temple furnace cast house blown down in wind

Reading Pa Sep 3 a wind storm toppled the cast house of the Temple furnace at Temple station burying several workers. Two men killed and many injured as timber fell. Across the region wires broken with only five of one hundred remaining operational between cities. Topeka festival interest prompts department heads to grant workers the rest of the week off. Weather outlook shows variable winds for Kansas.

Reading Temple Furnace Temple Station

Topeka Festival Week Closes Sante Fe Shops All Week

The Sante Fe shops in Topeka will shut for the rest of the week to let employees view the festival festivities. The closure follows a request by the Committee of Fifteen for several days off during Festival week, with holidays granted by Superintendent of Machinery John Player for Brondsay entrants.

Topeka John Player Brondsay

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