Royal Rich Ball at the Waldorf Tonight Details Plans
New York February 10 details of Mrs Bradley Martins ball at the Waldorf tonight costing 300000. Guests will be dressed in elaborate rooms and costumes with a staged procession from dressing rooms to a tapestry adorned ballroom. The event features a quadruple honneur dance led by Mrs Astor and Mr Astor with top society figures, musicians, and heralded decor and protocols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradley Martin
the Waldorf
Martine Wille
Xaeede
Twenty-second Regiment
Eden Mosre
Boston
Mass
Harvard
Astor and Mrs Jestering Martin Attend Costume Ball
Long account describes the New York society ball with Mrs Astor and Mrs Bradley Martin leading the show. Dancers in ornate attire parade before chairs as quadrilles planned by Mrs Baylies and Dirks Bronaoi unfold. Guests include Mrs Geden Mills, Miss Edith Morton, Miss May Van Alen, and Elisha Dyer Jr. Supper follows after 3 o'clock with silver souvenirs and satin favors.
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Mr. Astor
Jestering Martin
Mrs. Astor
Bradley Martin
Buck
EB. L. Bayles
Dirk Frederic Bronaoi
Alice Babcock
May van Alen
Messrs
J. Db
We Cattity
Wir Sloane
Robt
Livinguttin
G Bevienan Hoppin
Evenine
Cafe
Winter Garden
Elisha Dyer, Jr
Bega
Dyer
Amon
Hi. Mortimer Brooks
Bronsen
Boston socialites set for Bradley Martin ball in grand costumes
Boston society crowd gathers for the Bradley Martin Function tonight with many attendees wearing leased and stage outfits. Notable figures include John Thayer as Henry Will with six wives, E Rollins Morse in last century blue velvet, Lawrence Haughton in green velvet, G X McLaughan in Elizabethan black velvet, and Mrs Jack Gardner as the Princess of Night, all amid lavish, showy attire and social intrigue.
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Ats
John Thayer
Henry Will
Mr. Thayer
E. Rollins Morse
Lawrence Haughton
Brookline
G. X. McLaughan
Harvard
Mia
Jack Gardner
Reaton
Brice to Attend Bradley Martin Ball in Lafayette Costume
Washington dispatch claims Senator Calvin S. Brice will appear at the Bradley Martin ball as an Azar Guia de Lafayette with historically accurate attire. Friends reportedly urged a Lafayette likeness, hair and whiskers may be altered, a bearded Lafayette could cause a notable sensation at the gala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Calvin S. Brice
Bradley Martin
Senator Brice
Lafayette
Senator Briee
Indy
Talmage Endorses Bradley Martin Ball Related to Charity
Noted preacher Talmage spoke in Indianapolis endorsing the Bradley Martin ball as a means to aid the poor. He argued wealth should be given to the needy and supported using large entertainments to fund mercy, citing a plan to scatter 100000 dollars to aid vision-impaired individuals. He advocated charity over moral critique.
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Indianapolis
T. de Wit Talage
Bradley Martin
Photographers Set July Convention at Chautauqua
The executive committee of the Photographers Association of America decided today to hold the original convention of their resolution at Chautauqua on July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Jamestown
Photographers' Association of America
Chautauqua
Topeka Bill Moves Coal Hole Funds for Auditorium
The coal hole fund of 10,550 dollars is urged to be transferred to the city treasury for use in building an auditorium in Topeka. Lawmakers hint a spring election may decide the fund’s fate, with representatives Larimer and McKeever backing an election question to dedicate the money to a permanent convention hall. The Commercial Club supports formal action to request the coal hole money, while discussions consider site and lease possibilities for an auditorium with a proposed city venue near Fourth Street.
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Shawnee County
Larimer
McKeever
Topeka
Senate
Ned the Bitchang
Commercial Clu
Club
Han Hed
Frank Durcin
Tota
Fourth
Quincy
Jets
Fourth Street
Capital endorses permanent hall plan amid coal fund debate
The Capital urges using coal hole funds to finance a permanent convention hall rather than a temporary or private venture. It argues the city should avoid heavy debt and keep the project within general revenue, favoring a public subscription approach tied to a city electric light plant and rate base to fund the hall.
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Topeka
Ines
Ty Lo
Col Holm
Publicrandilversal Beret
Wellere
Justifien
Itown
Topeka Considers Public Auditorium Funding Proposal
Fragments discuss building an auditorium funded by a city tax levy of one tenth mill. The plan would let Topeka offer state conventions at low cost, with public benefit offsetting the outlay. Objections cite private investors and deficits, suggesting moving property to Chey. Welcomes council favorable action and potential bill introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Aewar
Counel
Colored Forgers: Two Boys Nabbed in Check Forgery Case
Brownie Hughes aged 16 and Henry Jordan, 14, colored youths, are accused as principals in a burglary and forgery at A. P. Wesen coal office on East Fourth Street. A check for ten dollars drawn on Central National Bank to George White with Wesson’s name forged. Hughes claimed Jordan acted with him. Jordan blamed Hughes. Clerk suspected the deal, questioned Hughes, and police later arrested Jordan. The handwriting matches Jordan.
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Brownie Hughes
Henry Jordan
A. P. Wensen
Soy East Fourth Street
Thie
A. L. House
Central National Bank
George White
A. I. Wesson
House
Mr. House
Hughes
A. F. Wesson
Br. House
A. F. Westen
Wesser
Wesson
Henry
Read His Letter. Young Lady's Note Seized by Farmer's Son
J. M. Shaw, a Topeka worker, filed a complaint alleging the farmer's son intercepted a letter addressed to him. Shaw claimed the son secretly read the missive, knew intimate details, and admitted he did not deny taking the mail. Shaw left his job and returned home.
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J. M. Shaw
Mencken Township
Topeka
United States
Gofinsumli
Mr. Shaw
Oklahoma
Shutn
Shaw
Charlie Curtis
Wem
Ex-Policeman Spencer Accused Of Disturbing The Peace
James O Leary of East Seventh Street accuses 40 year old Spencer of kicking his bedroom door and abusing him. O Leary, 72, says Spencer lives in the same house and has threatened violence. A city warrant issued. case set for police court session this afternoon. Spencer formerly served as a policeman during Festival week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
James O'Leary
To East Seventh Street
E. E Spencer
Mr.yleary
O'Leary
Claary
Speiier
Mr. Joves
Leon
Wes
Dle
Tillman liquor bill up interates commerce debate
The senate discussed Tillman’s bill granting South Carolina full control of liquor traffic to enable police regulation of foreign and domestic trade. Senators Mills and West called the measure an interference with interstate commerce. the session occurred before counting the electoral vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alils
West
Washington
Senate
Tillman
Messrs. Mills
Fellow Servants Bill a La Jefferson City
Governor Steppins signs fellow servant bill making railroad companies liable for accidents caused by carelessness. Shirts, collars and cuffs laundered to look like new by Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 and 114 West 5th Street.
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Bill
Jefferson City
Stepiens
Peerless
West Sth St
Resubmission Efforts Fail Amid Prohibition Clash
The report notes a 44 to 20 favoring resubmission but falls short of the two thirds in both houses. Populist and prohibitionist factions debate strategy while caucuses claim no binding outcome. Senators and house members express doubts resubmission can pass, predicting defeat and potential adoption of initiative and referendum.
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Young
House Committee
Senate
House
Bers
Fac- Hon
Barkley of
Elk
Vatrchna
Kingman
Pathere
Brown
Prattr
Larimer
Shawnee
Prohibition
Lewelling
John EB. Hessin
Senate bills on vestibules for streetcars and ponds approved
The Senate passed Lewelling’s streetcar vestibule bill requiring added vestibules on active streetcars in winter. Cooke’s pond bill to aid irrigation was paused. The pond measure would grant a 10 percent tax bounty on every 40 acre tract with a pond, and road overseers would serve as pond commissioners before the bill goes to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lewelling
Cooke
Iil
Appropriations Proposed for Hutchinson Reformatory
The Ways and Means Committee recommends a 12000 appropriation to finish the central building of the Hutchinson Reformatory and 1000 for each of the next two fiscal years for salaries maintenance and repairs. An original budget of 3400 per year for the same period is noted and the society is authorized to print 2000 reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Ways and Means
Hutchinson Reformatory
Senate to rule on contested elections after adjournment
The Senate plans to decide whether it can sit as a court for contested election cases after adjournment. Lawmakers expect legislation to settle the question of senate power in such post adjournment proceedings following the Higgs Smart Contes dispute and related questions.
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Senate
Senate contest court bill moves to sit after adjournment
Attorney General Boyle prepared a bill introduced in the senate proposing a contest court after adjournment of the legislature. It would pay all sitting senators the same mileage and per diem as during sessions and would pay witnesses in contested cases the same per diem and mileage as district court witnesses. The Smart-Higes contest case for Judge in the Fourth Judicial district, now before the senate, largely spurred the measure and the bill is expected to pass and the contest heard after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Senate
Judey
Prohibition Bill Targets Drinking Clubs in State Senate
A stringent proposal to regulate intoxicating liquors would make maintaining or aiding a drinking club a misdemeanor with fines from 109 to 50 dollars, plus 20 days to a year in jail. Fines would lien real estate, and leasing premises for clubs could lead to forced sale. It bars liquor orders to unapproved vendors and restricts druggists from selling to individuals flagged by relatives.
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Senate
Armstrong
Pop
Barton County
WIN
Debate on Confere: Missouri stock yards conference forme d
The House debated a concurrent resolution by Senator Braddock to appoint a three member House and two Senate committee to confer with Missouri legislators on stock yards legislation. Opponents called it a junket. supporters urged united action for shared legislation. The House conference committee was named Jaquins Ravenscraft and Joanson. the Senate later named Jumper and Marrow.
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House
Missouri
Braddock
Menales
Theblood
Brooke
Katies
Lordell
Lane
Barkley
Bik
Fairchild of
Kingman
Stes
Blissourt
Elk
Stork
Jaquins, Ravenscraft
Joan
Netrakase
Bouse
Senate
Jumper
Marrow
Iowa Rail Rates Study Delayed by Senate Subcommittee
A Senate railroads subcommittee met to draft a schedule of maximum freight rates for Iowa but did not finalize a plan beyond reviewing the current rates. Iowa rates will be used as a basis, with general increases expected due to population density differences from Kansas. A follow-up meeting is planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Railroads
Iowa
Kansas
Towa
Legislative notes on stalled house bills in Washington
The concurrent Paley resolution to appoint a joint committee to repeal redundant laws was killed by indefinite postponement. A bill to appoint True exposition commissioners and allocate 200 for the ANGLE EXPOSITION was recommended by the House committee on agriculture. The Canal Bill was withdrawn and Mr Morgan withdrew the Nicaraguan canal bill, indicating action in the extra session.
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Paley
House
Senate
House Committee of
Washington
Morgan
Batte
Mrs Sells-Greenspan Identifies Lost Diamond Case
A diamond valued at $3,000, once worn as ear pendants by Mrs. Greenspan, was found and identified by her after a search at Klin Street. The stone, tied to a wartime memory, was claimed by Mrs. Greenspan who offered $100 reward to Patrick Hussey for its return.
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Httle
Brakerman
Patrick Hussey
Sunita Fe
Klin Street
Mra 8
A. Sells-Greenspan
Iyler
Selle
Orlati
Hal Peice
M& Parade
Ward
Pat Hussey
Dewelar HS
Belis-Greenspan
Montgomery
Geevere
Aforery
Air A
Taba Ratter
Fim
Tim
Horerak
J.B. Wilean
Diety
Kanesas
Winnie
EU Wiemond
L. Bintkinaie
Mes. Greenspan
Topeka Insane Asylum Expansion Approval Sought
A senate committee unanimously recommends a 60000 dollar appropriation to complete the Topeka insane asylum. State Architect Holland set the amount needed to finish the E shaped building with a basement and stone walls to match the existing hospital. The plan, though debated, foresees facilities for about 20 to 308 patients across three wings and central linking sections.
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Aberrei
Senate
Lewelling
Chateman
Unser Mously
Topeka
Molland
Lewellingg Warde
Audtor
Deleht
Holland
Young Quay's Time Now in Pittsburg Court Drama
Pittsburg reports the criminal libel case against F M Quay son of Senator M F Quay moves forward as jurors are drawn and senators Maaye and co enter the case. Alfred H Teed, Gazette proprietor, testified that Richard Quay provided the information for the alleged libel.
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Pittsburg
Aye
Agatnet
F. Quay
Mf, Quay
Commercial Gazette
Alfred HH. Teed
the Gazette
Richard Quay
McCabe Lectures on Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison
J W Phillips at ti W eighin Ave Chaplain promotes McCabe's celebrated lecture titled Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison to be delivered March 1. Mineral Water and Musette mentioned as offerings.
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Musette
J. W. Phillips
Ti W. Eighin
McCabe
Libby Prison
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Stuyvesant Fish
Robert van Cortbindt
Mice Gvery
J. Townsend Martn
Whitney Warren
Inspenni Stewart
Orme Wilton
Harry Lehr
Lena Taller
Craig Wadsworth
Lena Morton
Center Hitchcork
Misa Madeline Cutting
van Alen
Uveos
White Mis Fish
Mr. van Cortlandt
Beethoven
Mrs. Fish
Mrs. Martin
Mr Astor
Miss Gerey
Warren Walte
Hradhey Martin
Mr. Martin
Mr. Stewart
Levine
Irs
Hrudiey Martin Promengue
Danvers
Davies
Mix Martin
Mae Gerry
Mrs. Warren
Martin
Stewart
Gow
Feadley Martn
Aster
Talmage
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Thomas
Touny
Philadelpia Lau Mle
Tillman Liquor
Siles
Apter Drinking Clubs
Mrs. Greenspan
Young Quay
Magee
Flynn
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