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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1899
Page
8
In a heated Topeka council session Auburndale residents voiced strong objections while petitions moved forward to pave West and Twelfth streets. Councilman Elliott and J W Stoker exchanged sharp glances as Dr J McClintock offered city aid. The Potwin council issue appears settled with F G Willard and Gen J W F Hughes confirmed by the council.
The council discusses representation for Potwin and Ausurndall districts. Willard and Col. Hughes were approved by unanimous vote after a motion to refer to the committee of the whole failed. They were sworn in by City Attorney Bird and the city clerk was ordered to purchase desks and chairs for them.
Several petitions for new sidewalks were received and referred to the committee on streets and walks. Locations include Lincoln to Lane on the south side of Fifteenth street, north side of Third from Leland to Shiunganunga creek, and west side of Harrison from Thirteenth to Fourteenth. Condemnations and walks lists were approved.
Topeka moves ahead with a paving boom as two new petitions seek brick pavement for additional blocks. Preliminary resolutions for paving Huntoon Street direct were adopted and a 35 foot wide alley and Twelfth Street from Tyler to Polk are proposed for paving.
Residents of Potwin and Auburndale clash over council representation and candidate locations. Stoker questions claims while officials discuss referrals and street paving. Topeka doctors urge curb on sidewalk displays to curb dust and germs. petition from 28 physicians sent to health committee.
Dr J C McClintock offered a written proposition to the city to use a city block bounded by Clay Thirteenth and Williams streets for park purposes. He asked no payment beyond a county tax remission. The block lies south of the M E Low residence on Fillmore street. The proposal was referred to the Judiciary committee.
The council introduced a resolution by Councilman Roundtree to buy three new carts for street cleaning. Debate centered on cart condition and use, with Burgess seeking committee referral and Elliott questioning value. The measure was adopted, supporting more carts for better street maintenance.
Councilman Dickinson introduces an ordinance to license individuals who post advertisements and distribute merchandise samples. Proposed fees are 310 a month or 100 annually. He cites license practices in other cities as justification. Presbyterians invited. Rev. B. M. C. Long asked to attend.
Reports detail appointment confirmations for city posts including Dr Thea W Peers and Dr Agnes Mo Kee Wallace. Protests against alley obstruction near Thirteenth Street and requests to widen Dillon Street are referred to streets and walks. Also covers Governor Pingree's anti trust speech in New York and local notices about sales and remedies.
Travel deals list routes via Rock Island Route to Portland Spokane and Butte at 28.85 dollars and via Denver return at 19.00 dollars. Santa Fe route tickets go on sale May 14 and 17 good for return until June 15, 1899. Pullman sleepers free chair cars through Bertha reserved baggage checked and tickets sold by T L King agent.
A small batch of curtains remains, with just a few pairs left. Bargains on ready to hang drapes for quick pickup.
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