Topeka Society Hosts New Year Reception Round
New Year's social scene features receipts and decor across Topeka homes. Guests from Mrs. Astin, Mrs. Ashton, Miss Whitmer, and others mingle amid festive rooms, with favors, lunches, and palms, while clubs and societies announce upcoming events and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton
Mia
Asiton
Topeka Avenue
Asbisa
Hadley
Ethel Finitzey
Friena
Misa Rellur
Misa
Orpheum Vaudeville Show Sparks Audience Discontent
Crawford theater hosts America’s Greatest Vaudeville Stars as Orpheum circuit tests public taste. Nine acts display two creditable performances, seven seen as cheap and unfashionable. Crowd expresses clear disapproval during both matinee and evening performances.
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Orpheum
Crawford Theater
America
Eltapeaher
Haly Maere
Gaunden
Hunt
Caudeville
Dramatic Theatre Schedule Names Gillette and Stars
Tonight Crawford theater stages Recuse She Eoved Him So a William Gillette comedy. Juno Quombs leads as Topeka performances with Dicken's House adaptation at Grand Opera House Friday. Prices 25 and 50 cents.
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William Gillette
Crawford Theater
New York City
Anil
Mr. Gillette
Juno Quombs
Aetresa
Topeka
Dicken
Teatth & Bowers’ Miniirete
Grand Opera House
Exploded League Sensation In Chicago January Scene
A chaotic report from Chicago outlines the sudden collapse of a major league sensation. President Gan Jetn, heir to baseball prominence, disappears amid rumors and conflicting accounts. Charles Cope, linked to the investigation, is named in advancing theories as the search widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gan Jetnson
Loday
Charles Cope
Topeka City Council Hears Crematory And Water Works Valuations
The Topeka city council met briefly after New Year, approving another garbage crematory ordinance and discussing licenses for garbage disposal. Clerk reports include H. V. Hinckley’s water works valuation study with a $177,090.47 pipe system value and $3,080.80 pumping station value, plus a bid on curbing and a paving petition on Tapes avenue.
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Gracia
Sewer Arid Water Works Committee
Tapes Avenue
Scond
Third Streets
Kinest
J John Ritchie
Otis Death List in Philippines Casualties
Washington reports General Otis casualty list from Manila dated January 2 detailing deaths and wounds in December. The record lists numerous soldiers by name, unit, and cause such as dysentery, malaria, variola, and combat wounds, with several entries including civilians and illness cases.
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Philippines
Washington
General Otis
Manila
Exe
A. Wagner
Fourteenth Ina
Hacor
Patrick Hart
Fourteenth Infantry
Huckner
George W. Mamie Terenty-menond
Lambeth
Troy Hamilton
Colaseayal Chu
Jola A. Renan
Atcohelium
Michael Baldwin
Carnegie's Gift Funds Art High School at Cooper Union
New York Jan 2 Carnegie has given 300000 dollars to Cooper Union to establish a day school similar in scope to the night school. The aim is practical instruction to train young men into first class skilled workmen. The school will complete Peter Cooper's original plans and be known technically as the Art High School of Cooper Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CA. McGuire
Topokm Mvene
Ladies Society of the
Central Congregational Church
Nein
Mra Cowgl
Sue Mulvanesteert
Helman-Taylor
Villaw
Library Hall
O. J. Batders
Vadis
Boetonians
Dow W
Botlant
Baturdi
Apion
Plovon
Kamean
Sadie Atchison
Art
Blackirael Winnethe
Wini Wentcome
Atchison
J. Ambrose Tamionden
Chicago
Mir
AL Quigley
Sterling
Wad
PL Reed
Airs & DT
Guymon
Liberation
Theatte
Aijeamint New Yant
Mondays Avenue
Mod Mem
William Hewett
Fler Titth Street
Hepat
Majur A. Affron
Albert Reree
Parabe
Bight
New York
Avgrew Carnesie
Cooper Union
Simlar
Peter Cooper
En Art High School
Gas fumes kill clerk in Lima boarding house
In Lima on January 2 Luther Queen a clothing clerk died from gas fumes in his private room at a boarding house. Several members of the Siford family were overcome but survived, remaining in a serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Ohio
Luther Queen
Privr
Wm. Siford
German Cruiser Schwalbe Sails From Dar es Salaam
The German second class cruiser Schwalbe has left Dar-es-Salaam, Africa, located 25 miles south of Zanzibar, bound for Lorenzo Marquez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt Bertin
Schwalbe
Dar-es- Salaam
Africa
Zanzibar
Lorenzo Marquez
Kansas State Teachers Elects New President
J Fairchild, native of Ohio, elected president of the Kansas State Teachers association after 18 years in school work. He formerly led the schools of Hlxworth and will guide the group with experience from his long career in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fairchild
Kansas State
Aerociation
Ohio
Ete
Hele
Hlxworth
Board of Regents
Ube Beate Adricultural Cotteen We Xine
Delaware Jours
Tenied Wooster Knwerelty
Hayesvil Wal
Wayne | Cie
Twa
FeiRina
Pontie- Wally
Arta
Hileworth Fel
Fort Etlsworth Bohvota
Hy Baie
The
Kansas State Teachers’ Association
Internal revenue deposits distributed to banks nationwide
Hills H. Roberts announces continued distribution of internal revenue funds to a first group of depository banks led by National City Bank of New York. Installments of 50,000 dollars flow to banks pledged with bonds, with transfers to nearby cities when needed. The second group will begin receiving funds soon, with many named banks and bond pledges listed.
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Washington
Hills H. Roberts
United States
Internal Revenue
New York
Inii
National City Bank of New York
City National Bank
Selma
Ala
Puseebork National
Bridgeport
Connscisens National
Bedford
Ind
Ponterchants National
Baltimore
Frostburg
Buffao
Nake National
Brooks
Hank
Hanover’ National
New York City
American Exchange National
Ao Nariutal
Ae National
Hank of Commerce
Eeingolt National
Ira National
Tent Hank
Norwich
Neeson
City National
Rochester
Philantic National
Wilmington
N. C
Barnesville
Pie
Ohio
Valley National
Cincinnati
Third National
Eo National
Teresa
Par Ae National
Zancavilts, G
Atley National
Chambersburg
1St National
Canton
National Bank of Chester Valley
Coatesville
Posuere County National
Chester
Suisrnvbure Natunal
Harrieburg
Farmers National
Kittaning
Lebanon National
Lebanon
Biret National
McKeesport
Second National
Sittsburg
First National
Pittebure
National Exchange
Providence
Norfolk National
Norfolk
National Bank of Virginia
Richmond
Planters National
Unional Bank of Commerce
Tesoms
Rock County National
Janesville
Wis
Ee National
Sistersville
Vasitgational Exchange
Wheeling
FOR GOOD ROADS PLAN TO ASK CONGRESS FOR 5 MILLION
Pittsburg Jan 2 The League of American Wheelmen plans to present to Congress a 5 million appropriation for good roads. President Keenan says federal support will boost road work nationwide and believes strong public cooperation will aid passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Pittsburg
League of American Whetlien
Keenan
United
Keanan
North Topeka Society Notes and Local Arrivals
North Topeka column lists residents and visitors, with names such as Mr. W. A. Rolf, Mrs. John Miller, Miss Maud Myers, Miss Myrtle Seymour, and Rev. C. Hoida visiting from town. It mentions a funeral for Solon J. Nichols, community events at local churches, school entertainment, and holiday gatherings, reflecting a busy town social calendar.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
G. W. Petro
State
I. Courtney
C. ©. Nicholson
W. A. Rolf
Mra
Ea Schwarts
Ttt
Cen Avenue
Courtney Otters
Tus Kistler
Sires
Danvers
Maud Myers
Capital View
Air
C.D. Myers
Burke
Pblistes
Wilkims
Mamie C
Ladies of the
Sirs
Eal
Jackson Street
Minnie
Bickel Po Drothers
Deniamin
Bickel
Springvale
Myrtle Seymour
Yew Rae
Teauine
Sisiting
Misa Mabel
C. Hoida
Curtis
Hulaa Isa
Will Belk
Iner Newton
Topeka
Kanaas City
B. A. Weller
Werero
Wall
North
Benes Et Hume
Mth
Clifton Road
Rug Deland
Weller
Wamneno
Agreult
Edna Heywood
Ctarice Waywood
Baworth
Hertha Kemp
Lawrence
Mire Willian
Homborth
MS Kemp
Haskell
Jeane Priddy
Alba van Vechaan
Biel Patten
Ethel Lilly
Frm Mfenoken
M. Priddy
Fay
Caittoen
St Toho's Military School
Balina
Laman
Tank
Stedman Club
Tne
Solon J. Nicholv
Hey
D. J. Pierear
Pallhearers
Msieniant
Bowen Waded
Binder
W. D
Hotty
Gintie
Pune
Alice Safford
Sean
Paul
Cashion Arts
Betas Deloee Welch
Ana
Johnston
Chritehell
Snow Queen
Be Abe
van Eohten
Aie
Blue Domino
Allee
Evel
Martha
Jay Ques le Minster
Ms Os
Ieee
Chirence Matthews
Hermie Roinser
Gok Panies
PA. Powell
Washington Statue Ban Moves Forward in Paris
Paris city council endorses plans for a Washington statue to stand near Trocadero and Elysee, honoring the landmark with funds raised by American supporters. Dante Fresch is identified as sculptor, with the statue planned for July 3 to mark Washington's acceptance of commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Washington
Iipeshort Ignot
eAvenir Dlank
Avenimi
Waahinston
Dante Fresch
Zinc Trust Plans to Buy Up Joplin Mines
Promoters in Chicago plan a nationwide zinc syndicate to control mine and smelting output. Kansas City steps are under way to form the combine with aims to acquire Joplin and nearby mines, secure options, and invest about 100 million dollars plus more as needed, mimicking the Federal Steel model in central control of production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Chicago
Jan
Combinman
United States
Kansas City
Joplin, Mry
Thott
Federal Steel Company
Lawton Relief Fund Subscriptions Surpass Goal
General Corbin announces Lawton fund subscriptions total 0,005 by noon, exceeding expectations and sufficient for the Kedlam Cal homestead move and children’s education. Subscriptions will close January 5 due to the rapid rise and outside city agents’ contributions.
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Washington
Corbin
Lawton Relief Commutes
Lawton
Corbin Alay
Kedlam Cal
Open Door Assured in China Trade Talks
Washington Jan 2 The cabinet heard a favorable report from Secretary of State Hay on recent negotiations with Great Britain France Germany Austria and Japan toward a common open door policy in China. Italy was the only nation not yet responding and a reply from her was expected. The announcement pleased the president and cabinet as it signals U S participation in future Chinese commerce. The statement echoed Associated Press dispatches to the city last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Japan
China
Great Britain
France
Germay
Anoia
Italy
Hay
Associated Press
Thi City
United States
Itugt
Ontario Municipal Election Results Reported
Toronto voters chose HL A MacDonald as mayor with Clarke and Allan as runners up. The main platform centered on reform of the city street railway system. An earthquake in St. Petersborg destroyed ten villages in the Achalkalak district under government control.
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Ontario
Toronto
Ont
Province of
HL A. MacDonald
T. Clarke
John Allan
Madc
Donald
St. Petersborg
Achalkalak
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Topeka Society
Bhogeh & Sus
Savini
Thor Y Whitter
Ty Horacs
Mederran
Edward Wilder
Alfred Beart
Wilder
Orble
Vines of Green
Mis. Mins
Restoe
Mra Mann
Averna
Earis
Tate
Counter Story Smiany Eehiedk
Holly
Mistletoc
Avergreen
Lt Mowers
Ning Fom
Evergragn
Sime
Stras
Toma Ware
Moses
Hoyt
Grand Oper
Hetawe Im
Miya
Pudd'shead Wilson
Ney
Beddy
Giant Sek
Atx
Weal al Ek Rae Tiara
Seen
Hinckley
Oll
Crematory Company
Bow City
Garbuse
Warner
Uno Company
Cry Enginese
H. V. Hinckley
Bareea
Minckiey
Barnes
Wien
Wise
Mr. Hinckley
Muskogee
Indian ‘Territory
Merchants' National Bank
Otis
Carnegie’s Glet
Roberts
Eata
Cornoiy Zrationsy
Ancranapollo
Fey
Madison
Vincennes Inc
Qohlstropolitan National
Uni National
National Bank of Commerce
Wichita
Hal
Eh Fayette Rational
Lexington
Kyein
Orleans National
New Orleans
Shawmut
Boston
National Hide and Leather
Interchanta Natispil
New Bedford
Sca
National
West Newton
Mans
Detroit
Matonat
Qgyourth National
Grana Rapids
Rat National
Minneapolis
Laclede National
St. Louis
Continental National
National Mediaides
Paketonat Exchange
North Topeka
New South Ras
Washington Statue
Paria
Souraud
Hopkins
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