City Council to Probe Public Utilities Profit Reports
Topeka council presses the 1897 law requiring gas electric water and heating firms to file annual reports detailing capital, costs, income, and other data. Councilman Skinner Madd urges a report on rate reductions amid possible corporate gains and improprieties, while City Attorney Bird explains the law’s intent to let the city regulate rates to prevent robbing the people. Streetcar firms appear excluded from the act.
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Hird
A Pleasant Alternative From J Pauls
A clipped domestic scene unfolds with Mrs Carryther recalling a Brighton meeting and a budding romance. The narrative traces past encounters, social tea rituals, and a turning point as a young man hints at overseas travel and an uncertain future.
Fragmented Dialogue Between Two Lovers in Turbulent Moment
A tense scene unfolds as a distressed woman requests money while the male figure remains distant. She seeks direct, decisive action, while he hints at withholding help, moving the exchange toward an intimate yet unsettled climax. The atmosphere is charged with unspoken needs and fragile control.
Creole Belles Debut At French Opera In Social Rite
The March Lailies Home Journal notes Creole debutantes in New Orleans must appear in a box at the opera on Saturday night to enter society. Wealth and social invitations determine acceptance, with debutantes judged by box access and demeanor, while even modest gowns signal status.
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New Orleans
Tuel
Exclusive Chinamen in Philadelphia Stand Apart
A Philadelphia Enquirer description notes a group of about 20 Chinese immigrants strolling Market Street. The piece contrasts a quieter, cleaner, more Americanized group with others wearing European attire and fresh clothing, contrasting them with opium-smokers from New York.
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Pram
Philadelphia Enquirer
Philadelphia
Alome Market Street
New York
Council Rejects Telephone Rate Bill In Topeka Fight
Topeka city council votes down Councilman Skinner’s resolution to force a rate cut by ten days. The measure sought a franchise with strict safeguards and cited Phoenix and Missouri Kansas Telephone rates. No action on franchise approval. council stands against pressuring the new firm. City Attorney Bird reverses position on paving intercity alleys after review of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeke
Skinner
Missouri & Kansas Company
Topeka
Souecil
Phoenix ‘Telephone Company
Boissouri & Kansas ‘Telephone Company Se Ft
Harrison Company
Miscourt & Kanske Telephone Company
Topeks
Phoenix Telephone Company
Ways and
Camcllman Burgess
Steont
Elliott
Benson
Roundtree
Warter
Morgan
Bloscom
Drew
City Council Considers Paving Resolution Plan
Councilman Skinner urged city attorney to draft a paving resolution after a motion by the last legislature. Mr Bird agreed to have it ready by next Friday, with the council meeting again scheduled that day.
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Skinner
Bird Asreed
New Sidewalks Granted by City Council
The council adopted the streets and walks report approving petitions for sidewalks. A. Ahistrom and 38 others seek a new walk on Third Street from Chandler to the alley and Lake Street east side from Fourth to city limits. A A Hurd and others seek east side Topeka Avenue from Fourteenth to city limits. T W Durrant and 29 others seek Lincoln Street side and Lane Street side. F F Williams and 42 others seek west side Prospect Street from Tenth to Eleventh.
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Committee On Streets and Walks
Ahistrom
Third Street
Chandler
Lake Street
Fourth
Cty
AA. Hurd
Topeka Avenue
Fourteenth Street
TW. Durrant
Tweny
Jorty
Lincoln Street
Lane Street
Petittin
F. Williams
Prospect Street
Tenth
Council clash over paving and rock haul on Laurent Street
Topeka council clashed as Councilman Skinner proposed letting property owners abutting Laurent Street pay for paving and hauling rock under city engineer supervision. Elliott, Blossom, and others argued residents north of the river should not be treated differently. The measure was sent to the street and walk committee amid mayoral intervention. Shunganunga Railroad Bridge updates followed.
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Skinner
Laurent Street
Jackson
Harrison Street
Charles Curtis
Archie M. Baird
Elliott
Blossom
Mr. Elliott
Topeka
Shawnee County
Mr. Skinner
Fellows
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength and Vitality
Thin and consumptive persons should use a constructive tonic to enrich the blood increase nerve force and renew wasted tissues. Scott's Emulsion is based on scientific principles. The oil is digested for you by mechanical processes to strengthen digestive organs by resting them. It stops wasting and produces energy vigor and warmth. The hypophosphites invigorate nerves and brain tissues. $2.00. ROOTT & BOWNE Chesley New York.
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Scott
Roott & Bowne
Chesley
New Yorke
Santa Fe Enlarges Tridge to Clear Waterway
Santa Fe has enlarged its tridge across the Shurgapunga in the Fifth ward to provide a waterway of 1102 feet. The improvement is expected to permit the highest floods to pass through without obstruction.
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Santa Fe
Swift’s Damage Report On Fair Grounds Rail Incident
The committee to appraise damage to W. E. Swift property from the fair grounds rail opening reported £525 approved while Swift claimed $250. City Attorney Bird suggested referral to county commissioners after street and walk committee review. Appraisers were D. Kotbing, W. W. Phillips, and W. Stephenson.
Viaduct to be Refloored by Topeka Council
Councilman Morgan introduced a resolution instructing the Topeka Railway Company to remove its south tell the Sixth Avenue viaduct and to repair its right of way as soon as possible. The resolution was adopted. This will leave the city to refloor sixteen feet of the viaduct. Cotincthoon Drew estimated that it would cost $6,000 to do it.
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Morgan
Topeka Railway Company
Sixth Avenue
Cotincthoon Drew
New Chemical Fire Engine At North Topeka Station
North Topeka council approved purchasing a new chemical fire engine after Wilmarth reported weeks ago that one was needed. The fire department committee had investigated the matter and last night reported in favor of the purchase, and the report was adopted.
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North Topeka
Unles Wilmarth
White House expansion linked to Supreme Court palace
A Washington Star interview cites architects and senators arguing that enlarging the White House is inevitable, possibly followed by a separate private residence for the president. The plan hinges on locating a private dwelling, with debates over site and influence among vested interests. President McKinley is expected to officially back enlargement as progress on the new Department of Justice building continues.
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The
Washington Star
Committee On
Pines
Grant
Garfield
Hayes
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
White House
Gen. Harrison
McKinley
Department of Justice
Palace of Justice
Topeka Notes Reflect Snowy Roads and Local Happenings
Local items report school yard gatherings at 8 o clock during months, a high school regrading with blue grass, railroad men attending a bell in Argentine, and a decoration day service planned in the high school assembly. Mentions of weather, public works, court cases, and community notices intermingle with familiar names and Topeka institutions.
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Samturday
A. A. Rotpeon
Sty
Ogac RB
Court of Appeals
Shawane County
Wileck
Hays City
Merc
Col Sum Tages
England
Sons of the American Revolution
State Historical Society
Chauncey M. Depew
Fvecent Cigars
Sim Drug Co
Stier Uae
Aia
Ire
Nea
Court House
Republican City Central
Jomgrer
Topeks
Santa Fe
Telivur
Kanaae
J. Cavyansugh
J. J. Frey
Sante Fe
Alhiaterate
Ellis
Niki
Pera
Frey
Ninth
Topeka Avenues
Lind Lewis
Evon
Gavesttan
Lowell
Mass
Aries
Ety Railway
Fifth
Kansas
Easter Bonnets Stir Upset at St Marys Church
Kansas City April 4 Woman attendees at St Marys Catholic Church wear high priced Easter hats prompting Father Anthony Kuhis to denounce tall bonnets from the pulpit He urged women to leave high hats at home and joked about 17 cent bonnets to restore decorum during the Easter service and amid a lively crowd.
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Kansas City
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Marys Catile Church
Kan
Anthony Kuhis
St. Mary's
Kulilshed
Father Isthia
Father Kuhla
Society Garb to Be Sold for Stage Dress in New York
A new women’s exchange opens to auction worn society gowns for theatrical use. Prominent backers include Mrs James Harriman and Mrs Burke Roche, with elite stage figures like Elsie De Wolf and Minnie Maddern Peacock among supporters. The Topeka Cash Pry Googs Co operates a job department to salvage damaged merchandise for this venture.
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Feup
New York
James Harriman
Geore de Forret
Burke Roche
Callendar
Topeka Cash Pry Googs Co
Uielr Secott
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Debemian
Huri
Nothi
Sher Hedy
Mae
Ivory
Skea
Mike
Laux
Parsons
Sangtourse
Creole Belles
Bird
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Kansas Avenue
Jackson Streets
Munyon
Lambara
Archet, Phils
Ata Ery
Strauss
Andarrests
Howees
Fame Street
Bob
Shunganunga Railroad Bridge
Bing
Mise
Laura Wing
Belve
Schoo Bend
postoMice
Calline and Proving Property
JA. Johnson
Eiegiorte
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John Philip Sousa
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Jewell Ory
A. J. Mtecrate
Berard
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