Matson Murder Case Opens in District Court This Week
Albert Matson, thought key witness, has left the state to California, while Nevels faces trial for the murder of his wife. Nevels claims an emissary from Matson sought papers to claim the property upon her death. Matson’s behavior in Topeka raises suspicion about his role and sanity as the trial nears.
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Newyels
Albert Matson
Matson
California
Nevels
Mra Matson
Topeka
Burdge
Larest
Jocmnat
Court House
Probate
Register of Deeds
Topeka Society Notes Include Many Visitors
In Topeka and vicinity society page lists Miss Maude Taggart visiting Lawrence last week and numerous Topeka residents planning summer trips to Coronado Beach. A birthday party for Miss Beulah Parker featured refreshments, cards, dancing to a mandolin club, and gifts for the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeke Pee
Maude Taggart
Lawrence
J. C. Wilson
Coronado Beach
California
Beulah Parker
Miss Parker
Mra ES. Minney
McLouth
Strand
J. M. Padgett
Perdue
Anna Dunn
Blanche Johnson
Jencie Slichter
Pearl Brubaker
Laverne Brubaker
Gussie Pickens
Geoie Pickens
Lillian Prisby
Clara Tayman
Eda Smyth
Maud Miller
Lena Pitts
Ethel Wood
Ethel Palmer
Carrie DeObert
Frank Coles
Chas Hugo
Lea Korn
Jan
Garvin
Gao
McCoy
Robi
Maxwell
G& J. Rosen
Harvey Davin
Clarence Pitts
Walter Joslin
O. Tayman
Morria Heblegol
Irvin Scout
Harlin Wood
Wm. Sbacier
Virginia Stuart
Miss Viola
Ensworth
Sod Medical College
St Joseph
John H. Bohan
Kansas City
Astry Stuart
G.& Stuther
Gemmall
Natnie Vandegrift
Sallis Long
Anna Kinnear
Jessie Kinnear
Lila Price
Joie
Delta
Col
F. J. Lynch
Fillmore Street
Rog. Scott
Elmira
SN. Y
Bradford
Pena
J. D. Gilchrist
Pasadena
Cala
P. MacViest
College Hill
R. Peters
Elizabeth Howser
Newton
G. Wille
Peters
Ora. Houser
Minses Fanole
Nellie Marsh
Harrison Street
Lake Wawaree
Meadowes P Land
M. Bonebrake
Topeks
Mra
Frank Holliday
M. Bosworth
Blaache Dienst
G E Mensinger
Edna Best
FE Wear
Wester Sorosis Club
Mra Kos
Magee
Ne Kay
Daisy Levi
Kangas
A. D. Griffin
Philadelphia
Rey
J. E Adama
San Francisco
Ceres
Etta Caro
Great Bend
Laura Levi
Chicago
Miss Levi
A Matter of Taste The Choles of a Hat All Depends Upon the Face
A New York fashion feature catalogs hats and bonnets in playful detail. It links hat styles to facial features, recommending flat crowns, high crowns, lace, plumes, and Dutch bon nets, then shifts to baby clothing trends and mothers sewing for babies, lamenting worn fine attire.
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Wil
Baby
Motherhood and fashion shifts in cotton dress trends
A fragmented description reflects a shift from fragile baby products to practical, simple girls and mothers outfits. It contrasts old expectations with a new easier style using dark colors, plain sewed garments, and affordable fabrics, noting improved appearance and practicality.
May Day Demonstration Planned by Chicago Labor Unions
Final arrangements outline a great labor parade through the business district on May 1 with unions in Chicago and Cutcaco participating. The program centers on a big May Day fete showcasing workers in a mass display and coordinated demonstrations.
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Chicago
Cutcaco
Drug store tied to Crawford opera house case
A district court jury awarded 060 damages to R. J. Mackey and W. J. Kelaner against Sheriff D. N. Burdge after thirty six hours deliberation. The suit centers on stock from the Topeka Dewig company store in the Crawford opera house building and the indemnity bond tied to the Smith Drug company.
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Crawford Opera House
Dr. Burkett
District Court
R. J. Mackey
W. J. Kelaner
D. N. Burdgs
Burdge
Smith Drug Company
St. Joe
Mackey & Keisner
George Stansfield
LM Craword
John KR. Mulgane
Crawford
Sherif
Topeka Dewig Company
Crawfort Reperd
I. J. Burkett
Burgett
Topeka
Oklahoma
Burkett
Mackey
Kelsner
Mesers
Mackey & Kessner
Endeavorers Protest Father Phelan Attacks
In Asbury Park N J April 29 Christian Endeavor members denounce Father Phelan of St Louis and demand his deposition from church authority. Rev J P Dawson denounces the priest from the pulpit and leads a large petition to Archbishop Satolli urging immediate action. Local Endeavor groups plan widespread signatures before forwarding to Washington.
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Phelan
St. Louis
Pang
N. J
Father Phelan
St Louis
Western Watchman
Christian Endeavor Societies
United States
J. P. Dawson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mgr. Satulu
Roman Cathvile University
Washington, D. C
Asbury Park
America
Holy See
Ocean Grove
Satolli
Washington
Topeka Mass Meeting Aims to Free John L Walter
In Waller's name a mass meeting is called at Topeka's court house on Wednesday to rally for John L Walter, held in a French prison. Speakers include John M. Brown Reverend G D Olden Reverend J C Owens and others address the crowd of community members.
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Topeka
Court House
John L Walter
John M. Brown
G. D Olden
J. C. Owens
Japan Not Answered as to Chinese Mainland annexation
Berlin dispatch to the Times reports there is no foundation for the claim that Japan has already answered the protest by Russia Germany and France against annexation of any portions of the Chinese mainland.
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Japan
Losvos
The
Times
Berlin
Russia
Germany
France
Army Worm Infestation Spreads in Danville Area
Millions of army worms have appeared on one or two farms in this county destroying all vegetables. This is the third visitation in forty five years as the pests move through southern Kentucky and Tennessee. All repairs done free of charge at Torexs Sreau Lauxpmr.
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Danvillis
Kentucky
Tennessee
Torexs Sreau Lauxpmr
Millions At Emporia Loan Companies Revive
A Kansas City loan firm chartered to 5 million capital plans expansion. Emporia issues its charter for a 15 million cap, naming Great Eastern Cooperative Loan Company of Emporia with directors Doty Merry Neesler Burgesser and Perry. Ambassador Eus tis reports Washington’s clear instructions to France on John L Waller case.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Secretary of State
Emporia
Great Eastern Co-operative Loan Company of
W. Ae Doty
J.T. Merry
C. M Neesler
J. H. Burgesser
FP. L Perry
Caldwell Marries Grace Foster in New York
James F Caldwell, known to race fans on both coasts, wed Grace Churchill Foster at his home in New York. The couple then left for Chicago where Caldwell will oversee flag duties at the Hawthorne meet starting Wednesday.
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Caldwell
New York
James F. Caldwell
Grace Churchill Foster
Mr. Caldwell
Rock Island reports another homeseekers excursion and weather notes
A Rock Island dispatch notes another Texan homeseeker excursion to ay with rain in the northeast and good rains in southeastern Nebraska. Engineer A D Tyler travels to New Mexico to buy on the A T & S L between Las Vegas and Albuquerque. Robert Warren of 1518 Quincy street dies of stomach trouble and is to be buried tomorrow at 2 pm from the OME church. Len Jordan, jailed whisky seller, is gravely ill from war wounds. Mrs Gov Dillingham of Vermont dies suddenly, mourned by Topeka residents met at Merriam’s reception three years ago. Fifteen ape doctors will attend the State Homoeopathic Medical Society meeting in Kansas City Kum, with papers read by Menninger, Joby, Ryder, Harding, Brownwell, and Howard.
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Rock Island
Nebraska
A. D. Tyler
New Mexico
Bny
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
Robert Warren
Quincy Street
Len Jordan
EM. Merriam
Gov. Dillingham
Vermont
Topeka
Merriam
State Homopopathic Medical Society
Kansas City
Kum
F. Menninger
H. W. Joby
L A. Ryder
Eva Harding
W.C Brownwell
Giles P. Howard
Association
Crown Prince of Siam Invested at 16 in England
The Siamese crown prince Chowa Maha Vadjira Vudh, aged 16, was formally invested with royal insignia at the Siamese legation in South Kensington. He is the elder son of King Chulalon Korn and may choose a new name upon ascending the throne. Envoys, uniforms, and two jeweled swords marked the ceremony, after which the prince grew pale and ill.
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Vadjira Vadh
Maha Vadjiranhia
Chulalon Korn
Phrabat Somdet Phra Paramindi
Maha
Korn Phra
Indies
Royal Bodyguard
Svasti
Paris
Siam
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General Notes OF Society
Social Science Federation of Clubs
Leavenworth
Mra Huron
D. O. McCray
Chua FP. Johnson
Miss Leno
Hubbard
Wues
Waller
Eustis
James B. Eustis
John L. Waller
Euatia
M. Honataux
Evryeta
Hall Way
Marter Fider
Cabanco
W. T. Hornaday
St. Nicholas
Ruth
Mamma
Honda
Jos
Sydney Dayre
Johnny Smart
Old Smart
Philadelphia Inquirer
New York Sun
New Jersey
Mallia Marropust
Charles Diets
No 3
Maurer
Ford
Indianapolis Journal
Mises
Gould
Short Beach
L 1
End Life Saving Station
Vigilant
Southampton
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