Topeka Council Debates Simon Greenspan Drug Sale Tax Idea
Simon Greenspan proposes a 25 cent license fee on all drug store liquor sales, arguing city revenue would reach at least 20 thousand dollars annually. The council reacts with cautious skepticism, calling for committee referral while other city business, including street, sewer, and park matters, proceed amid routine budget questions.
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Siguer Salea
Simon Greenspan
Topeka
Simon
Elliott
Drunk Woman Nancy Ewing Dido Arrested Near Crane Quincys
Nancy Ewing, white resident near Crane and Quincy streets, was arrested last evening for drunkenness. She claimed she did not know if she was drunk. Jailer Disbrow and Officer Pinkston noted her condition. She forfeited $10 by not appearing in court today.
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Nancy Ewing
Crane
Quincy Streets
Shay
Disbrow
Bank Robbery and Fire Hit White City Bank Building
A blaze destroyed the top floor of the three story White City bank building on August 1. The opera house on the third floor was damaged while the bank furnishings were saved and the cafe removed from the vault. The bank resumed operations the next day in a new location. the same bank had its safe blown last winter.
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State Bank
Breidenthal
White City Bank
Warden French Arrives to Lead Fort Leavenworth Prison
Col James W French of Indiana arrives in Leavenworth with his mother sister and two children to assume command of the federal penitentiary. He will not relieve Col J W Pops until September 1 and stands about six feet tall with a frank manner. Also reports say jurors in the Durrant case face objection as lawyers seek excusal of a juror.
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Leavenworth
Kan
James W. French
Indianna
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Lafayette
French
Lesvenworth
Three Old Soldiers Robbed in Topeka Pension Cash
In Topeka several elderly veterans were robbed of part or all of their quarterly pensions. John Smith, a 9 dollar pensioner, was arrested for drunkenness then found with 81.60. Jack McClurg could be the thief, with funds later found in his shoe. Lil Tack testified against him. Charles Kane, 20, was fined for robbing Ward of under 25 dollars. Ward found in a barn. Fead Elis charged 14 years old for robbing his father Andy Ellie who paid his pension then had 65 cents stolen. The story notes a string of alcohol fueled thefts among local old soldiers.
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Topeka
John Smith
Smith
Jack McClurg
Lil” Tack
McClurg
McCurdy
MeClurg
Smith Enya
Lil Tack
Jack
Brad
North Topeka News Notes and Local Advertisements
North Topeka reports peach arrivals and local commerce while residents travel, move, or plan trips. Amity lodge pasges a K of P candidate. Rock Island operator Ballard relocates. families visit relatives in Chambersburg and Denver. local merchants promote goods and services with hardware, groceries, carriage works, and prescriptions. Shipping news notes two missing British ships bound for London and Panama. Santa Fe Route excursion ads conclude the column.
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J. P Stratton
Rossville
Amity Lodge
K. of
L Ballard
Rock Island
Y Hua
Carrie
Lulu Fauble
Chambersburg
Elmer Potter
Kansas City
W. A. Maze
Gordon Street
Denver
Colorado Springs
Flagler
Colorado
Lodge & Colvin
West
Norris Street
Pratt
North Topeke
Munyon
J. H. Heller
N. Kan. Ave
Magnet
A. J. Proudst
N. Kaware
North Topeka
Wes. Laurent Street
Frank Owens
J. Owens
Col
Garfield Park
Vera Wallace
Mabel King
Mabel Foucht
MaRiece Todd
Merle King
Albert Kiene
Valencia
Mra Hester
Union Pacific Director Seeks Ways to Help Road
Congressman Wm J Combs touring Union Pacific lines in San Francisco to gather data for a settlement plan with government directors. He warns over bonding and capitalization must be trimmed for sound finances and road to operate profitably and repay government obligations. The Day also notes Homeopaths meeting on infantile spasms and the Cotton States Exposition board moving to Atlanta with W L Adams heading staffing.
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San Francisco
Wm. J. Combs
New York
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Government Board
Atlanta
Washiseton
Government Board of Management
W. L Adams
The Star Grocery Price List Advertisement
A period item listing assorted grocery items and quantities for a trial order at The Star Grocery. Items include Arbuckle Coffee, various sugars, bacon and ham cuts, cornstarch, bird seed, tea, soap, honey, cider vinegar, cream cheese, washing soda, oats, syrup, sardines, beans, oysters, and other staples with per unit or per package notes. The ad promotes guaranteed satisfaction and money saving through a trial order.
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Allénce
Burgess
Bradford
J. M. Miller
G Lo Vanderpool
Committee On Health
W. J. Miller
Old Court House
Fie
Committee On the Department
Hecesbury
Talon
Kansas Avenue
Committee On
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Henry Felker
Peddis
M. Adams
J. A. MacDonsid
Cononellman Jargess
James Long
Topaka Avenue
Sixth Street
George Brooks
Wilder
Library Association
Engineer's Department
Eliy
Topeka Svenus
Metropolitan “Police
Nick Childs
Fire Department
M. Steele
Lane Street
Eleventh
King Streets
J. W. Smith
North Jopekea
G. Bulley, Jr
Tenth Avenue
Ft Pillow Post
C.D
FL. Whitaker
Commissioner of Elections
Si. E. Lowe
Roundtree
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Eighth Street
Wait Saving Association
Detroit
Pattison
Galveston
Drew
General Revenue Fund
Ee Connect Cedrentyss Bae
Ates
Warden French
United States
Indian Department
Santa Fe
Captain Wintrode
Jennings
Shawnee County
Dallas
Topeke
G. O. Wilmarth
Massachusetts
Baptist Church
Vinewood
J. M. Frankenberger
Topeka Typographical Union No 121
Grand Opera Honss
Independence
Judge Peters
Newton
Morrill
Ohio
EA. Wagoner
E B Purcell Mercantile Company
O. Hi. Call
Oakland
Grant
R. B. Welch
H. BH. Brown
Ottawa Journal
R. Bremmell
Willis Marshall
Washburn College
Buena Vista Town College
Bob Agora
Haskell Indian Institute
Lawrence
George W. Crane
Agora
Red” Laird
D & KG
Salt Lake City
Peter McVicar
Eastport
Fundy
J. R. Madison
Kansas Avenue M. E
Stanton, V
Topeka Society
Proctor Hitt
Ing
Sf Farming
Deer Creek
Meson
Wall
Florence
Stoneleigh
Melbourne
London
Newcastle N.S. W
Panama
Boston
Washinton
Louisville
Rowley Bros. Egents
UW. P
Homeopathic Medical Society
Mary Stewart
Hahnemann
de Eva Harding
Dr. Howard
Dru. Stewart
Sturgis
the Star Grocery
Wder
Casseerees
Rick's
Price's
Royal Baking
Star Baking Power
Baker's Chocolate
Baker's Chocolate, “Een 2 Packages Sweet Chocolate. Lcan Warrens
Oo Kennedy's
Best Tomato Catsuys
Climax Tobaccs
Mason
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Tele
East Sixth St
Tron Wagona
Toy Carta
Kansas Ave
Deamer
Stevenson & Co
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