Social events in Topeka and vicinity gathered
In Topeka society notes a Kindergarten reopening debate at Mrs T E Bowman's Home, Sally Forth Cycle Club plans a spin, various clubs meet or plan gatherings, visitors from out of town arrive, and a wedding is announced for Lester L Chancel and Mare Edith Hull at 315 Van Buren Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Sumiis
Ion Willess
Hatame
T. E. Bowman
Bethany
Wachers
H. E Overholt
Ssily Forth Gyete Club
Sally Forth Cycle Club
Herman Lescher
Ye Ja
CS. Sutton
Volney Jatler
Mre
L. Sea- Brook
George Stansfield
Ladies Music Club
J. W. Hardt
Fotwin Place
Nautilus Club
Martin Mobler
J. H. Moss
Browning Club
Warren M. Crosby
New York City
Glenes Crosa
E. A. Horner
Tom Erwan
Kansas City
Vora
Sadie Atchison
A.M. Milla
Jebo Sargent
Clarence Merriam
St Joe
Vielt
Folka
West Side
Reading Circle
GO. Wilmerth
T. J. Wear
Janeen
Dir
Dire EB. T
Cartledge
Fancie Sesslin
Chicago
Grace van Houten
Mies Lillian Valentine
St. Joe
A. Philley
Minnie
Mamie Brown
Wichla
Mra. T. P. Cully
Mr Chanmel
Hev
B.D. Childs
Winteld Avenue
Oakland
Lester L. Chacnel
Mise Mare Edith Hull
Mr. Chanpel
van Buren Atreem
Duel on stage ends in gunfight at White's Opera House
Two actors Exgege the Piste and John Weet dueled on the stage after a performance at White's Opera House in Manton Indiana. A rough dressing room scuffle led to revolvers and a volley injuring Leng while West escaped unharmed. The company members were arrested as courts adjourned until April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manton
Ind
Adora Will
John Weet
White's
Opera House
O'Hooligan
West
Leng
Goodland Bank Breaks in Sherman County
State Book Commissioner John Breidenthal and Sheriff candidate Sharley Miller discuss the Sherman county bank collapse that left the county without a bank. The bank, once a county depository, had $25,000 capital and about $52,000 on deposit three months ago. A humorous scene unfolds at the state auditor’s office as a fat, red-faced man questions locals and Ed Smith from Ingleside reacts while Miller introduces himself as sheriff-elect Billie county seeks new banking arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rems
Intercat
Sinté House
John Breidenthal
Sherman County
M. Beeldeothel
Auditor of State
Mr. Tansees
Mr. Cook
Mr. Tansee
Ed Smith
Mus
Felistic
Sharley Miller
Billie Country
Court of Appeals Affirms Marriage Engagement View
The Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling in Kennedy v. Rogers, declaring a marriage engagement a kind of business contract and breach of promise cases may involve pecuniary interests. The decision cautions against unreasonable settlements and notes public policy limits on such agreements. Separately, state officials announce a planned tour of agencies next week and discuss time rules for motions including Sunday in computations. The Kansas banking sector reports statements due quarterly, with Bank of Seward in voluntary liquidation and capital at 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Garver
Charles Kennedy
Sarah M. Rogers
Sarah Rogers
Martin Hoes
Martin
Young Girl’s Gown and Skin Care Tips
An 19th century style note discusses avoiding wrinkles by rest for facial muscles, warns against rouge, suggests beet juice as a harmless tint, and gives eye care tips with cold water and boracic acid. It also mentions a pale blue taffeta evening gown trimmed with swan’s down, a plaited gauze bodice, blue satin belt, and long bow ends.
Spring Materials and Embroidery Trends in Fashion
The article surveys spring fabrics including striped silks, black and white combinations, and sheer muslins with tinted linings. It notes floral prints, oriental motifs, and lacy trims, with open embroidery used for summer gowns. Machinery has reduced hand embroidery, reviving a decorative yet delicate style in ivory silk gowns with silver ribbons and decorative buttons.
Sweatshop Reform Debate in Central Music Hall Chicago
A March Chicago forum chaired by Jane Addams drew a diverse audience as nine speakers from church, law, government, and labor outlined sweatshop history and reform paths. Judge Tuley urged preaching reform, warned laws fail without unions and federal action may prevail. court cases cited. Also: County commissioners formally accepted the new courthouse and paid contractor Stevenson about 10000 dollars, with funds reallocated from the court house fund to cover condemned lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicsto
Cmicaco
Central Music Hall
Jane Addams
M.F. Tuley
Supreme Court
Court House
General Fund
Stevenson
Scully
County General Revue Fund
Send 10 000 to Armenia National Relief Committee’s appeal
The National Armenian Relief committee in New York plans to send 10000 dollars to Constantinople. They state funds are the main barrier to relief, with the Sultan not the primary obstacle. Stephen E Barton of Westerly Rhode Island relayed a cable from Clara Barton in Constantinople about a Red Cross shipment and caravan relief to interior Armenia via Alexisodretta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Relief Committee of
New York
New Yerk
National Armenian Relief Committee
Constantinople
Stephen E. Barton
Westerly
R. I
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society Pelopes
Armenia
Alexisodretta
Mentor Reuneag
Also Mentioned on This Page
Columbus
Herman Lescherlo
Lizzi Cremer
Guasie Sands
Logie Sands
Jess Lizzie Brewer
Alice Brewer
Jones
Hattie Campbell
Mod Campbell
Leota Duff
Nellie Distan
Lillie Lideberg
Grace Mahonay
Kua Croyt
Clyudis Botkin
Mesars
Gus Drayer
Brewer
Mothers’ Moening
Mothers’ Society of
Lowman Hill
Pennsylvania
Huntington
Weir City
Riverside
Riverside Nut
Piedmont Smith
A. E. Hickerson
Baneas Ave
Amores
Tarde Pirst
Jackson Sta
Wichita
Santa Fe
P. Rowtey
City
THE
Ide
National
Stabi
P. J. Hindmarsh
Goodland
Sherman County Bank
State Departments
Bis
Board OF Charities
Wilcockson
Logan County
State Board of Charities and Board
Murt
van Snarve
Kansas
Hank Senter
Breidenthal
Kunsts
Hank of
Seward Rusponds
Bank of Seward
Stafford County
Becseee
Re Dees
Avglance Ahead
Dili Hery
Gor Clay Street
J.c-Brownfield
M.D
Clairette
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Lowla
DE Moss
L. M. Penwele
ODD Fellows Building
Quincy Street
Marrisem
Bell
DE Moss & Pennwell
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