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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
12
A long draft of social events at Washburn University and Topeka area clubs is recounted. Attendees include Mesdames Denathy, Sturgeon, Green, Prescott, and many named guests. events feature banquets, dances, and lectures with dates, venues, and hostesses across Topeka and Kansas City.
Local brief items report residents in North Topeka and nearby towns traveling, visiting relatives, and attending services. Mentions of Mrs. J. Betta returning from Wichita, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery home from Concordia, a funeral in Rochester, and various social visits and church events at Prairie Home cemetery and First Christian Church. Police and staff movements are noted along with community gatherings and upcoming services.
A brawl at the Mant Fifteenth street road house left Hany McCarty and W Garnes seriously injured. Witnesses say a violent clash arose in a crowded room just outside city limits, with reports of broken skulls and hospital treatment.
In Salina and Ottawa disputes within the Kansas State Federation of Women’s Clubs escalated over conduct and duties. Mrs. George Barker resigns as state recording secretary after a heated board meeting, while Mrs. H. Garvey and Mrs. Johnston dispute minutes and printing authority.
Ruth McCloud of Madison District declares Hood's Sarsaparilla the best blood medicine she ever took after a troubling skin issue. The quotation suggests strong relief and satisfaction with the product.
In a turbulent federation session Mrs Barker seeks to resign the executive board cites no provision for emergency resignations. The board disputes her authority and declines to fill her role, while Mrs Garvey and Barker exchange cordial vows. Later T Ly Bend is named to Mrs Barker’s seat as the hotel meeting proceeds in private.
Rat friends of Mrs Barker and federation members clash over an amendment at a federation meeting. The article details rival accounts from Mrs Barker and executive board members, the handling of the amendment, and implications for the upcoming annual event. Names of individuals and locations include Mrs Barker, the executive board, and Tutculon City, with references to a Lay Fance and Bevan Alscricts.
A concert event at Garfield Tarh tomorrow afternoon at 2, organized by Morrison’s Peeler. Attendees urged to arrive early as three marshals will lead the procession.
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