City Council Nixes Voters Role in Water Plant Deal
In a secret session the council refused to let citizens vote on buying the water plant for 620000, ordering continued litigation. The meeting outlined a water company proposal to issue a bond financed purchase with rate cuts and franchise renewal options, while debates split over submitting the purchase to a public vote and handling past hydrant rentals.
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Water Company
President Street
City Inc
Unis
McFarland Wee
Howe
Als
Swendsen
Q Ciimtin Howe
Gritey
Snyder
Nell
Wolf
Weber
Nichola
Blossom
Blanch
Ewendson
Tincher
Hall
Hydra
Mit
Smitics
Charles Blood Smith
Ereng
Spencer
McParland
Torite
Ion Ae
Pendline
Wey
Topeka Water Company Proposal to City Council
A dated letter from president F. Street outlines terms for selling the water plant to the city. It proposes a minimum improvement value of 2.00 and reimbursement for appraisal, with sale to occur within one year. The letter urges a public vote paired with a franchise settlement and rate reductions.
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Board of Directors
Bow
Letol
Subro & Apanion
Neerie
Janeuet
Elis
Ford
Pytani
Zauf
Sasompromi Enture
Topeka Water Co
F. Street
Conference Called To Settle Eleveted Railroad Dispute
New York Aug 4 a conference was arranged to settle differences between motormen and engineers of the Manhattan elevated railroad and the company officials. Youngson assistant grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers urged conciliatory treatment. Pierson vice president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers arrived to aid in adjustment. Firemen’s representatives also attended from Peoria Illinois.
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New York
A. &. Youngaon
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
P. M. Arthur
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
Youngson
T. Pierson
St. Louis
Order of Failway
Pierson
Charles Wilson
Lrotheshood
Peoria
Citizenship Pardons Granted by Governor Stanley
Governor Stanley today granted citizenship pardons to multiple inmates set for release as their terms end. Recipients include Harrison Anderson Wyandotte for eleven years burglary and larceny. Samuel Wells Ottawa for three years grand larceny. Mike Stampeck Cherokee for six years grand larceny. Will Nealy Sedgwick for two years grand larceny. Will Thompson Crawford for two years grand larceny. Henry Lee Crawford for two years burglary. George Smith Reno for one year jail break. Helph Hill Montgomery for six years burglary. Lon V Adam Bourbon for three years assault with intent to kill. Sam Campbell Wyandotte for two years injuring an locomotive. James W Butler for two years seamd. E Johnson Atchison for five years grand larceny. Joseph N Baker county for two years tareens. Patrick Laughlin Shawnee for two years crime. Lewis H Williams Cherokee for five years grand.”
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Stanley
Harrison Anderson
Wyandotte County
Samuel Wells
Ottawa County
Mike StaMeback
Cherokee County
Will Nealy
Sedgwick County
Willi Thompson
Crawford County
Henry Lee
George Smith
Reno County
Helph Hl
Montgomery County
Lon V. Adam
Bourbon County
Sam Campbell
James W
Butler County
E. Johnson
Atchison County
Joseph N.baker
Patrick Laughlin
Shawnee County
Lewis H. Williams
Regents Meet Lawrence Kans August 7
The board of regents of the University of Kansas meets in a special session to consider placing Chancellor Strong in charge of the institution at the start of the term. Employment matters for some staff are also expected to be discussed.
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Regents
Lawrence
Kan
Board of Regents
University of Kansas
Strong
Ool
Williams Charged With Embezzling Lodge Funds
W G Williams is charged with embezzlement for allegedly failing to send 1967 from Euclid lodge to a Chicago Masonic lodge to cover funeral expenses of a Chicago man. Williams says he sent the funds in two letters and blames misplacement at the Chicago end. His bond was set at 4500 and he requested a 20 day postponement as he seeks proofs.
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Board of Education
Beeser
Euclid Masonic
Beli Ie
Euclid Lodge
Chicago
Williams
Chicago Partes
Masonic Lodge
Uch & Move
Teachers' Committee
Semmaocrat
Willams
Tenth
Washington
Fred Stonestreet
Willians
Mr Stonestreet
Williama
Bia
A. M. Thomas
Marning
Excursion Train Tragedy On Distnois Central At Dawson Springs
Five young women were caught on a high trestle by an excursion train near Dawson Springs Kentucky. Two died and others severely injured likely fatally. Names include Lena Flint Pad Ky Annie Nick Ey and others visiting the springs. Great broncho riding contest planned with world championship belt valued at 500 and a purse totaling 4000 in gold.
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Hopkinsville
Distnois Central
Dawson Springs
Ae Smith
Stevenson
Kentucky
Lena Flint
Pad
Batth Seevenens
Hickory Greve
Annie
America
Center Evening Post
Werec
Cot
Ee Cosy
Wild Weatahaw
Hin Murppens Tour
Milwaukee golf open begins at Milwaukee Country Club
The annual open golf tournament at the Milwaukee Country Club opened this morning with many entries including outside players. Participants listed include Phelps TB Hoyt A E co Walter Egan William Walter and Pettit. Eleven cups and four other prizes are to be awarded.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Country Club
Palra
Inc
Phelps TB
Hoyt
A. E. Co
Walter Egan
William “Walter
Pettit
Medical Resources Inadequate in Blagoviatchensk Cholera Epidemic
Telegram from Blagoviatchensk reports medical resources equal to a cholera outbreak shortage. Between July 2 and August 3 there were 1 case and 11 deaths from the disease in Blagoviatchensk.
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Bertin
Blagoviatchensk
Blagoviatchensk. Oe
Vinewood Rail Injunction on Road Condemnation Planned
Ambiguous OCR fragment discusses a court action over a road project on Kiet and Maryland avenues and the Currie tract. It notes a final decision to grant condemnation by eminent domain, while a party named Soren advocates for the road.
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Vinewood Fark Railway
Winewood
Kiet
Maryland Avenues
Currie
Soren
Cooper Named Division Head for Rock Island in Topeka
A. E. Cooper, formerly Rock Island agent at Abbana and Bozeman, is appointed division officer in Portland for the western lines. He will assume duties in Topeka on August 15 as the Rock Island reorganizes passenger operations west of the Missouri River with E W Thompson in Kansas City overseeing district agents.
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Rock Island
Topeka
Kensex City
Missouri River
Nebraska
Colorado
Direc Ee Whee
A. E
Potland
Oregon
Sore
Egat
St Topeka
Ses
Cooper
Abbana Af
Fano
Portland
The
Rock
Tuseka
Ie Rock
A. Rutherford
Omaha
Hau May
Avbalitea
Denver
Col
E. W. Thompson
Kansan City
United States charges filed over illicit liquor sales to Indians
John Pears and bartender Charles Brea were arraigned on U S charge of unlawfully selling liquor to Kickapoo Indians from a reservation near Goaton. Deputy W F McGrath and U S Commissioner BF Hayden oversaw preliminary arraignments. Indians claimed they were robbed after visiting Pears Hotel. officers say evidence may convict. Authorities aim to shut down the liquor operation.
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John Pears
North Topeka
Santee
Charles Brea
United ‘States
W. F. McGrath
F.end
BF. Hayden
U. S
United States
Successful Consumption Cure Promoted by Vienna Doctors
Dr F Growhauser of 110 Quincy Street, ally of Dr Hoff of Vienna and disciple of Dr von Stoffella, touts Hoff’s consumption cure. He cites patients cured, including an actress with laryngeal tuberculosis, a Kas woman treated after surgery, and other diagnosed cases. He plans mass manufacture and wide distribution of the medicine as a radical breathing-aid remedy.
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F. Growsnageer
Quincy Street
Hoff
Vienna
von Stoffella
Vienna University Faculty of Medicine
Hoffs
Growhauser
von Stot
Fella
Kas
Topeka
Pranounond
Boffs
F. Grosshauser
Dr. Hoffs
Emperor William Returns From Dinner and Night Parade
Near midnight Emperor William came back to Mohengotland after viewing the Russian feet practice by Nashlisht at the night air event. Earlier he hosted a four-course dinner at the Zollern and witnessed evolutions before returning to Standert for luncheon.
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William
Nashlisht
Standert
Birthday Party for Ute Norton at 704 Eighth Ave
Mrs Daria Norton hosted a second birthday anniversary for Ute Lenna Marie Norton at home on Eighth Avenue West with guests including Ariel Nichols, Grace Crist, and Miss Caroline Thomas. Attendees wore caps, a birthday cake was shared, and several local residents were noted visiting or returning from trips and different towns.
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Ute Lenna Marie Norton
Daria W. Norton
Eighth Avenue West
Mra
John Nortes
Mrv
Durr Norton
Benjamin Lowell
Olla
Sek H Dire
Ariel Nichols
Duet Sree
Ma ‘Watared Doves
Frances Jones
Grace Cr
Horse Outbreak Triggers Turmoil Near Polk and Tenth
A frightened horse on Polk Street and Tenth Avenue caused chaos as riders attempted to calm it. The animal broke free, dragging a rider briefly before being halted. Onlookers described the blow as a frightful scene with a bystander badly shaken by the incident.
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Polk Street
Tenth Avenue
Breck
Ana
Deatechland Holds the Record in Transatlantic Race
Aug 7 report from Harabi Ameria and North pecananon experts states jochland of the rhe 2 un bures Amertecan Time still holds the fastest transatlantic ban. Tie experts of par Saks coe signed a memorandum noting calculation after Capt Richter Kron. It appears the latter had beaten the record and was erroneous.
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Deatechland
Hawibure
Harabi
Ameria
North Topeka Readers Catch Up On Local News And Visits
North Topeka notes list numerous residents traveling to Las Vegas Thompsonville and Chicago area for visits and fishing trips. It records arrivals from San Francisco Nebraska and Goldfield and mentions local social events and a death in Chicago area with funeral plans.
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Kent
St. Marys
Bir
Harvey Worra
Las Vegas
Mons One
Mesers
Fred Morns
Frank Carey
Thompsonville
Mabel Chambers
Nebraska
Nellie
Millicent Tomlinson
Bhorey
San Francisco
BH. B. Patton
B.A. Patton
Bilver Lake
Bie
Southers
Lee Maxey
Concordia
J. H. Tean
Jackste Street
Xatama City
Nettie Hastings
Holman Holman
H. A Hebard
C. Lewis
Overrook
Mir. Lewis
Goldfield
Cole
Park Street
Gus
Joseph Aun
Monroe Street
Tillnois
Oberly
J. Hi
Testa
Salk Jackson Street
Guidi
Conney
Isaac Sheets
Expresseat
Garba
Iic
Alx Hundred
Leonard Carteten
Sir Ties & Conwell
Deerfield
Mich
McM. Miguer
Laway
Dunchal Adil Duke
They Were Too Young to Marry in Atchison
Aug 7 in Atchison Kansas reports a planned wedding between Teoros, 3, and Sine thee, 4, collapsed after Jon Thorpe tried to obtain hemme and a tele? letter. Miss Rowe, 5, had been teaching and faces dating delays as officials consider charges over racing at a tournament from Illinois Bremen.
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Patner
Atchison
Kaz
Bean
Jon Thorpe
Joseph
Gatier
Sionaliem
Umcane
Wu Gamen
Forest (II) University
Bremen
Peters
Train hold up on Rock Island line near Fort Worth
Fragmentary OCR item describes a reported rail incident on August 7 near Fort Worth with a gang on a rear platform and a carpenter named van Aisten involved in the attempted theft. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Rock Island
Ft. Worth
Tex
Carpenter van Aisten
Joplin Youth Sits With Parents After Court Case
A disjointed report indicates a young individual connected to a lawyer and a Republican politician faced an ed day incident. The person is seated with parents in a nervous setting in Joplin Missouri amid local apprehension and a court related matter.
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Joplin
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