Ryder Is Chosen City Council President In Ward Contest
Dr J A Ryder of the Fifth ward elected president of the city council after a tight vote with rival Cunnellman Swenson. Second Ward turnout nominal with all ballots counted. Fletcher Holiday of the Record ward spoke brief remarks. Mayor attended, council planned April 1 meeting, rail and bridge notes, school bond totals listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ryyter
Pitet
Councilen
Swerdedn
Cutmiiman Kets
Wired
Dr. Ryder
Bite
Wither
Mx Ewendson
Ir Ryder Yolles
Ryder
Hoilluiny
Record Ward
Eptech
Beconit
Miko
Ryier
C.K. Folliday
Grea
B.S. Rice
Mil. J
Zaber
Rome
Nomi’ Council
Fragmented Ledger of Transport Debates and Prices
A garbled OCR-like note discusses transportation, advertising, and industrial freight, referencing departments and the public need for better transit. It mentions wage roads, advertisements, and the role of traffic in serving the populace, with no clear dates or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roto
Snyder figures for city street and bridge repairs
Mr Snyder estimates total maintenance for the street department at 32100 with supplemental costs for bridge work inside city limits. The council approved most items except Martin creek repair. Material costs dominate about half the expense, with labor covering the rest. Estimates list Lake street Euclid Monroe Cory Dike Perry Drive to Topeka Ave 26.00 Van Buren 26.00 Soldier Creek 35.00 Fourth Street 10.00 Kansas Ave Willow Ave and Martin 817.40 Brick pavement material 473 and labor 279 total 27.30. Site walk intersections north Topeka not included, costing about 200 for this work.
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Snyder
MacMnt
Martin Creek
Lake Street
Euclid
Monroe Cory
Dike
Perry Dy
van Buren Street
Topeka Avenue
Soldier Creek
Fourth Street
Kansas Avenue
Willow Avenue
Martin
Shyer
North Topeka
Hit on the Head Ruins Grocery Owner in Kansas
Rush, a grocery store operator on Kansas Avenue in Mib, was assaulted at 6 30 by an unknown robber. He suffered a serious head injury, had key items including a revolver and a pocketbook with about 100 dollars. the thief seized the revolver and the money and fled. Police found a bloodied club and blood-stained area outside the store. no suspect identity yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PE Rush
Mib
Kansas Avenue
Rush
Tush
Amouetiias
Astie
Eta
Nofonder
Fish Tay Beer
Raffelochs Second Hand Store Burglarized
A break in at A Raffeloch’s second hand store on lower Kansas avenue left a broken window and missing clothing. The proprietor cannot specify items stolen as stock was scattered. Three brothers, previously jailed for burglaries at Raffeloch’s premises, are mentioned as a warning. Presidential nominations listed include A N Kepotikal for Hawaii circuit court, James St Parson Jr for consul general, and New York attorney Noh P Pettinelli for Puerto Rico district.
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Raffelochs
A. Raffeloch
Kansas Avenue
Fie
Penite Tentiary
Raffetoch
Warnine
Washington
Senate
Court of the Second Circuit
Territory of Hawaii
A. N. Kepotikal
Hawaii
James St. Paraon, Jr
New York
Mexico
United Biante
Nowh P
Pettinelli
District of Porta Rico
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Full Digestive Cure
Mrs Wollam G Banner of Providence testifies after twenty two years of dyspepsia that Hood's Sarsaparilla finally aided digestion. She reports better sleep, no cramps, no burning, and the ability to eat almost anything after four bottles. The ad claims the medicine cures and keeps the promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mas
Wollam G. Banner
Olney St
Providence
Bible upholds public school Bible reading and Lord's Prayer
The Kansas Supreme Court sustained the Topeka board of education in the Billard Bible case. It holds that morning Bible readings and Lord's Prayer by teachers, without comment or sectarian aim, do not constitute worship. The decision also covers related judicial appointments and other matters from the term.
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Supreme Court
Topeka Board of Education
Billard Bible
Philip Billard
J. H. Billard
Millard
Philip
Billard
Shawnee County District Court
Board of Educaton
God
Haren
Shawnee County
Hasen
Todges
J. McCabe Moore
Bailey
Wyandotte
Ete Fischer
Moore
OL. Stoore
Aber
Eighth Judicial District
J.T. Imokineen
Marion
Jeckaon-Jefferson
Vielicee Si Ephinrt
Oni
Sistend
Tinee
CL. Hurret
Bolton
Aodan Tinie
Wenta
TSP Winters Ented
Supreme Court Decisions and Reversals Today
Supreme Court handed down opinions naming Johnston, First National Bank of St Marys versus W H Tasior and others. Several cases from Leavenworth, Montgomery, Wilson, Seosho, Wyan, Rooks, and other counties involve reversals, remands for new trials, and affirmed or reversed errors. The docket lists numerous parties, counties, and institutions with outcomes including remands and affirmed judgments.
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Supreme Court
Johnston
First National Bank of St. Marys
W. H. Tasior
Orrer
Oere
aMiraed, Jonn C Dimiginns
James TL. Byers
Trea Losvemwortly
Seicraes
Ean Mucpe
Gk. Va
Emaerenstt
Alien County
Stishouri Pacis Rail
Lami County
Sandertur Ve. H
Erro Num
Montgomery County
Tr Smith
J Nellie Coleman
Clyde C. Coleman
Wilsons County
Avater S
Coffayville
Aethaurance Co
Ameren
Gas company wins franchise case against city
The Supreme Court rules the city cannot grant a new twenty year franchise while a prior franchise remains in effect. The decision addresses drought era water supply and a contested July 18 1916 order that extended a prior grant and implications for city water service and company rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tot
Cousin of Senator Burton Defends His Innocence
Mrs. Lottie Burton of Cincinnati, cousin to Senator Burton, tells the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune she believes in his innocence and provides claims that may surprise Burton’s friends. She suggests President McKinley’s death would change the story and recalls Burton’s opposition to Roosevelt at the Philadelphia convention. She portrays Burton as a devout, honorable family man and predicts his eventual acquittal. An April Washington excursion offer and a Detroit Chicago rail note follow, plus a local dramatic club note.
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Senator Burton
Burton
Lottie Burton
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Franck Grimes
McKinley
Benatar Burton
Philadelphia
McKinney
Roosevelt
Mitchell
Ind
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Cockran Demands House Assert Its Rights Over Pension Order
Washington April 3 The House heard Bourke Cockran demand a judiciary inquiry into authority for recent executive pension age disability order The Rules Committee ordered that the matter be restrained The speaker faces a test of constitutional power amid partisan tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bourke Cockran
Judiciary Committee
Pen Mona
Committee On Rules
En Fran
Congress
Meron Conte
Senetttiston
Wien
Supreme Court Critiques Referee Fees in Western Union Case
The Supreme Court upheld Judge Hazen's injunction against Josiah Jordan in the Western Union Telegraph suit but cut the referee fee for J.G. Stonecker from 4180 to 1000 dollars. It deemed Stonecker's thirty days of testimony, largely in New York, excessive and liberal, and noted the record supports a firmer compensation assessment.
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Hazen
Western Union Telegraph Company
Josiah Jordan
Supreme Court
J.G. Stonecker
Mr. Stonecker
Telgraph Company
Jordan
Stebbins
Stonecker
New York
Judzo Hingen
Supreme Ehurt
Tim Pringiur
Mumidhey
Wulte
Hatheas Pointe
Stabbing
Western Union
Dudge Hazen
Five divorces granted by Judge Hazen this morning
Judge Hazen issued five decrees of divorce in 35 minutes. One case left unresolved due to snowbound parties. Accusations included drunkenness and neglect. Mrs Ebey won custody of one child. James C Ford sought divorce from Mura, with charges of elopement involving Max Weller. Maud Corkery also secured a decree.
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Hazen
Mra. Ebey
James C. Ford
Mura
Tis
Ford
Max Weller
Abe
Weber
Maud Corkery
Divorce Proceedings Dominate District Court Docket
The district court handles a high volume of divorce cases with many decrees granted without contest. In most instances the parties do not contest, reflecting a pattern in the court’s terms where divorce actions outnumber other filings. Alice D. Ebert seeks divorce from Mx amid contested and uncontested proceedings.
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Alice D. Ebert
Bridge Cable Removal Ordered by City Officials
Mayor Bergundthal and City Engineer McCabe vow action against firms for wires across the Meriit Bridge, defying emergency removal orders. The issue arose during a time of food-related disruption, with prior permits cited as insufficient. Proceedings noted at the New Crawford hearing.
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3Relan Bridge
Bergundthal
McCabe
Meriit Itera
Crawfor
Church Notes and Services List for Beventh Firat and Nearby Congregations
Community church notes detail sermons at Beventh Firat and Biaveiai Francis L Hayes D D Eighth and Queen Mary Second Wesleyan Methodist at Fifth and Leland, with morning and evening preachings and prayer meetings. Also lists First Unitarian at 912 Topeka Avenue with sermon on the Holy Spirit, Sunday school, and topics. Reformed Presbyterian at Clay and Tenth with service times. First Methodist and First United Presbyterian notices of services, quarterly conference, love feast, and Sabbath School. Local notices include a testimonial for Ballard’s Snow Liniment and a cottage prayer meeting at 1718 Fillmore Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Unitarian Church
Topeka
Abram Wyman
Jesus
Zuccheus
Saheth
Jteformed Presbyterian Church
Clay and
Tenth Streets
MM Celeman
Ee Pletary
Sere Tran
M. C. Benlorait Junior
Re. Phu Ireday
First United Presbyterian Church
Knights and Ladies of Security
Seventh and
Kansas Avenue
J. A. Renwick
California 925.00 Vin Santa Fe Tickets on Sale
March and April ticket sales offer a rate Alle to enter points and free shuttle, with limited access and drink options. Full information available for customers. resets and terms may apply.
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Vin Santa Fe
Getty Named as Special Master in Bankruptcy Case
United States Judge Pollock appointed James H. Getty of Hutchins Getty in Kansas City Missouri as special master in chancery to hear evidence in the bankruptcy discharges case of LM Crawford. The appointment follows a court report and tense scrutiny of prior findings. The judge indicated further questioning is needed and witnesses may be heard to resolve ownership and discharge questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pollock
James H. Getts
Law Frm
Hutchins & Getty
Kansas City
Kun
LM. Crawford
Rai
Judes Slinscker
Slonecker
Hook
Mook
Thesit Court
L. M. Craford
Getty
Fragmented OCR Finds Odd Medical Ad Phrase
Obscure damaged text references Mrs ew Charwater and an early medical product claim. The fragment mentions a potion or syrup and a bottled item, with garbled names and phrases suggesting an advertisement or notice from an older publication.
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Holliday
Second Ward
Mr. Snyder Llelda N
Etna Tay
Patiwell
City Railway
Permiesiory
Wathburn
Cits
Topeka Railway Company
Calle
Huntoon Street
Iy Street
Tn College Arenas
Collier Avenue
Hunitoon
Wal- But Street
Wikia
Threetele
Cal Railroad Company
geeslGl
Ways and Meine
Third Street
Regecial Agence
Targr Rail
MR. Snyder
P. L. Rush
J. B. Billard
MR. Hazen
Cane Af Kalinage Cizek
Ellsworth County
Union Puecifle Railroad Company
American Book Company
American Ebook Company
Miss Wooster
Dien Trexie Wooster
Crane
Board of Cmaty
Sdenats Gogalta Ee
T. Willams
Yvenworth
Leavenworth City
Fort Leavenworth Water Company
Leavenworth
Esgor
Ford County
Affirmed
Mary He
Reed
Humphrey
Ecrae
Aenueres
Seaton
Atkinson
Peo
Bobaeiter Va
Robt
Ty Atlin
Hupeell
E. Maynes
Adone
Loftus Cei Niphiass Court
PTO
Lees Smn
Aeror
AT. & & FL Railway Co
Johanna Feagei Setor
Reno
Timilto
Reaves Fe Co
Cgfiinburons
H. Stebbins
Alva
Shawnee Coun
Common Pleas
Sohne Douginas
A. Golend
Leavenworth County
Seni
Anthoreur
Peter
A. H. Denton
A. Dantele
Cowley
Linaie
Woenter
Crane & Co
Peers
Sse
Bienne
D. C
Baltimore& Onlo Railroad
Knights of Columbus
Clark Street
Chicago
Washburn Dramatic Club
New Crawford
Cockran
Geo. B. McClellan
Ware
Lodge
Mr. Bristow
Cine
Jase
HALL
Wernicke
the Hall Stationery CO
Church Notes
Wesleyas
Somer Fifth
Leland Streets
Afethodist Episcopal Ey
Bergin
Pana
Ballard
Warne
Pyee & Rowky & Son
California
L. M. Crawford
Ew Charwater
Mick Toe
Anctars
Minter
Pierce
Pinkham
Cardul
Te Hood
Ayer
Scott
Warner
Toe Green
Frank Hobart
West Tenth St
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