Buckskin colored horses and weather notes at home news
The Commercial club meets Wednesday with talk of buckskin colored horses and a milwaukee brick color, while weather turns less refreshing after recent efforts. Chief Hamsey plans a pene cape for patrol wagon. HL Arthur travels from Monday for ister Kan to stay weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Mika Rag
Abe
Hamsey
HL Arthur
Ister Kan
Ister Kan, To Stay Several Weeks, Ving Pinture Nickel In-The-Lot Machat Te
Dopeth
John Kitchie
Topska Bores
Oregon
Napier Nugget Tale and Rocky Mountain Tours
The piece recounts the Napier nugget tale from the 1850s, detailing Sam Napier and partners discovering a huge virgin gold lump at Kingower then transporting it to England via the Bank of Victoria. It notes famed public interest, a London display, and the nugget’s near-pure weight and later misfortune for the finders. Also includes promotional notes on rail routes through the Rockies and various medical ads and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxton
Bendy Diggite
Napier
Melbourne
Liverpeol
Benita
Eben
Kingower
Lodden
Ambrose
Tix
Sam Napier
Jn & Box
Bank of Victoria
England
London
Bank of Englash
British Museum
moMseurh
Sagi Nepler
Liverpool
Diguines
Tunsine
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Hie
Colorado
Cish
New Mexico
Rocky Mountainn
Cripple Creek
Pullman Palace
Tourisl
San Francisco
Tos Angeles
Portland
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Ogden Gateway
K. Hooper
DeWitt
Geo. W. Stinatic
Wwe
Ho Wison
Aj, Arnold & Son
AJ Bane & Co
City Council Deliberates On Election and Bonds Move
Regular city council session draws crowd as members weigh a search and seizure ordinance. Absence of Wilfard and Chansy delays mayoral action. Hughes expected to back the ordinance. A special election for bonds for a city hall and site purchase on Quincy street is planned with a September 9 election date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfard
Chansy
Friends of the Ordinance
Soasmuch
Willard
Aulte
Hughes
A. 8
Embree
Councian Netters
Natice
Council Alsa
Vity Hall
Quincy Street
Drew
Council Adopts Investigation Resolution Over Hapgood Fires
The Topeka council passes a resolution to probe the crematory issue tied to Dr George Hapgood who operated a horse carcass burn site near Soldier Creek. Residents in the Second Ward protest the location, urging the crematory be placed two miles outside city limits. no clashes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapgood
Warner
Lmits
Damages Sought Over City Sidewalk Injuries In Topeka
The Topeka case involves multiple personal injury claims against the city for falls on defective sidewalks and snow accumulation. Plaintiffs request damages totaling around $3,000 for medical costs and time lost, citing city negligence on Pourtn Street near Western Avenue. One plaintiff, Thompson, seeks $2,000 for a winter fall.
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Topeka
Emily
Ieee
Sald City
Con- Orane
Inoy
Cnnon
Thompann
Pourtn
Western Avenue
Winnter
City council considers old bills amid humor on Billard payments
A council session opened with jokes as officials read bills tied to J. B. Billard. Speakers noted a claim from Phoebe Griffey now assigned to Bank of Topeka, and a $100 demand from W. D. Dyal over sewer damage at 216 North Kansas Avenue. A May 24 injury to Alice Tucker from a levee board on West Street was discussed, along with a pending judgment balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Tucker
West Street
Bank of Topékn
Phoebe Griffey
W. D. Dyal
North
Kansas Avenue
Mrs Thorpe Seeks Jail Sentence Reduction
A plea from Potlee Matron Thorpe asked the council to cut Mrs June Daviss jail term from 100 to 60 days. Davies, an elderly woman who pled guilty to selling Aquor, cited age and infirmities. Mayor Drew wavered on interfering, and Councilman Morgan moved to relieve the mayor by granting the request. the result could release Davie next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potlee
Thorpe
Drew
Davie
Hardy Discharged Sanitary Officer Guilty of Misconduct
The police committee chaired by Councilman Nettels upheld charges against Albert Hardy a sanitary policeman based on testimony by Charles Me re and McMillan who alleged Hardy bought beer at 1401 1408 and 1405 Quincy Street and drank it in the building Hardy denied knowledge when questioned and the committee heard witnesses finding the charges sustained The report was adopted giving Mayor Drew authority to discharge Hardy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Police Department
Nettels
Albert Hardy
Charles Mere
McMillan
Hardy
Quincy Street
Trisent
Wheala
Epsininger
Roundtree
Gischarge Cincdy
Stary
Appraisers Named for City Paving Projects on Major Streets
Mayor iurennas appointed James Gillett George Hanley and FR M Spl vey as appraisers for paving on Greenwood avenue Tyler Street between Eleventh and Twelfth Fillmore Street from Tenth Avenue to Huntoon Street King Street from Fillmore Street to Western Avenue Taylor Street from Sixth Avenue to Seventh Street Thir teenth Street from Clay to Buchanan and the alleys to the blocks bounded by Fifth Sixth Jackson and Van Buren Seventh Kiehth Harrison and Topeka avenues Tenth Eleventh Van Buren and Harrison Streets
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Iurennas
James Gillett
George Hanley
FR. M Splvey
Greenwood Avenue
Tyler Street
Eleventh
Fillmore Street
Tenth Avenue
Huntoon Street
King Street
Western Avenue
Taylor Street
Sixth Avenue
Seventh Street
Thirteenth Street
Clay
Buchanan
Fifth
Sixth
Jackson
van Buren
Seventh
Kiehth
Harrison
Topeka Avenue
Tenth Eleventh
Harrison Streets
Mergen Objects To Sixth Avenue Viaduct Repair Resolution
Councilman Mergen opposed a measure to fix the Sixth avenue viaduct and pressed for enforcing a street railway bond if one exists. City officials debated who should ensure the railway company maintains its share, noting a prior resolution to limit the company's track and rely on city action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Counchlman Mergen
Warner
Roles
Bird
Mr. Morgan
Drew
Pheety Council
Fellows
Appraisers' Report on Condemnation for Sewer No 13 Approved
A special council session reviewed the appraisers' report for the North Topeka sewer right of way. Frank S. Thomas protested the valuation of Mrs L. M. Thomas’s Kansas and Central avenues, contesting the appraisal at 1000 dollars amid tax concerns and rising charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Topeka
Frank S. ‘Thomas
L. M. Thomas
Kansas
Central Avenues
City Council Actions On Streets And Budgets
City council considered curb and sidewalk contracts, bids, and tax levies for streets from Tyter to Buchasan. One Colorado sandstone curb bid at 47.9 cents per lineal foot was accepted, while many bids were rejected. Protests on Greenwood and Willow avenues were denied. Greenwood paving approved. A chemical engine was recommended for North Topeka fire station. bid process continued. Council planned future meetings and adjourned to Thursday.
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Rilenle
Jok
Wate Preposity Company
H. Gil
Wriven
Colorado Gant
Colorado
Minchman Benson
Fire Cubs
North Topeka
Jaye
Mani Furie
Cyuncilman Hughes
Fhe
Greenwood Avenue
Putwin Wan
Willow Avenue
Greenwood Keenue
Poliawan
Freeman
H. Quint
Mellinger
Hirtwinth
Clay
eHana
Sr Hay Bor
Cyunettnan Moran
Quincy
Sto Most
Berrythe van Bury
Righrn
Marslpan
Mireets
Chaney
Cooley Ana
Water Company
Byenan
Brett
Hurricane shifts cut telegraphic link near Santiago Cuba
In Washington on August 10 45 m Telegraphic communication was cut off east of Santiago Cuba as the hurricane center appears to move toward Porto Rico. Acting Chief U S Weather Bureau H E Williams reports the shift in the weather situation.
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Washington
Santiago
Cuba
Porto Rico
H. E. Williams
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mustered Out: Second Oregon Regiment Disbands
The Second Oregon regiment was mustered out at San Francisco. Soldiers received discharge papers and pay. General Owen Summers praised the unit’s record and urged reflection before disbanding. They will march to the ferry, then train home escorted by camp units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oregon
Owen Summers
Trey
Sunee Goods and fabric prices from Anderson’s Ginghams list
A fragmentary price note lists Sunee Goods valued up to 250 in the north room. Items include 25¢ and 35¢ fabrics from Anderson’s Ginghams, 25¢ Scotch Dimities, and Fancy P. K.’s priced at 50¢ and 75¢.
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Sunee Goods
North Room
Mears Ce Hla
Anderson
P. K
Summer Underwear Sale Highlights Ladies Vests and Union Suits
Bargain undergarments listed with prices: 124c vests for .81, 25c Lisle vests for .15, 15c vests for .10, 50c Union suits for .25, 19c vests for .124, 75c Union suits for .38. Deals emphasize value on women’s undergarments.
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Lisle
Uneeda Tooth Brushes at Ten Cents Each
Retailers advertise two thousand Uneeda tooth brushes at half price tomorrow morning. High quality bristle brushes valued up to 25c each are offered for 10c with all styles and sizes available. Window display promotes the sale.
Jewelry Bargains At Department This Week
Special bargains in the jewelry department include three thousand stick pins at 10 cents each and one thousand pins up to 25 cents. Importer lines of sample bell buckles offered at about half price with buckles priced 25, 69, 75, 85 cents and 1.00 dollar. A new dog collar and chain belt line opened yesterday with prices 50 cents to 1.50 dollars.
Collar Buckles and Clasps Sold at Nominal Price
A seller notes they bought all an importer had at a nominal figure. Buyers get benefit and the seller gains your custom. Items include collar buckles or clasps worth 25c 350 and 50c with a 10c price. About 3 gross of brooches worth 15c to 25c, now 10c each.
Monarch Oils Introduced With Free Mocking Bird Offer
A local ad touts the Monarch Brand Bicycle and Sewing Machine Oils as the best on the market. To introduce them, purchasers receive a patent Mocking Bird with each bottle and a special oil price of 10 cents per bottle.
Hospital Car Benefit Shows Ladies Run Trolley for Aid
Eighteen members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Protestant Hospital association in St. Louis served as trolley conductors for a day to raise funds. Six worked 6am to noon, six from noon to 6pm, and six from 6pm to midnight aboard Hospital Cars. Mayor Stevens rode a car and paid cash after a playful exchange over a nonworking pass. A German passenger paid a silver dollar for change, which funded the building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies‘ Auxiliary
Protestant Hospital Association
St. Lewis
Mayor Stevens
Margaret Nolan
Miss Nolan
Mine Nolan
Ita
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Dixon's
Oklahoma Cornee
Topaka
Bank Com
Mission Te Breidenthal
W. Kouns
Sante Fe
Chicago
Detroit
L. M. Powell
Ludington
J. Iinet
Ebecani
Huces
KG. Wilson
Stanley
A.D. T
Western Union
Edna Ont
Kovernor
Pne
Topeke
Portraitz
Ukeness
Extel
Lawrence
Daniels Company
Edward Wilder
A. A. Boot
Washburn
Garfield Park
Frank Nelson
Thes
University Association of Chicago
Wat
Colorado Springs
Sesgraves
T. I. King
Eickot
Aecom
Cryptic Masons
Robert Furman
Furnas
Te Santa Fe
Counrliman Berson
Eeth
Frank
W. FP
Cincinnati
Permaments
John Sotinson
Charles Walter
T. Mostenmery
Jennings Sa
Satunday
Agement
Talaty
Rillwas
Wichita
T. J. Hwan
H. M. Loomis
Theodore Sternbergs
Feventes
Holle
Eighth
Kans Avenue
Hams
Wolff Packing Co
Tess
Squires’ Pharmacy
Tat Kaseus Ave
City Hall
Council
George A. Hap Lo
Vic
Soldier Cree
Haj
Vereen Morgan
Mrs. Thorpe
MR. Mergan
City Railway
Morgan
Eigen
Blossom
Eletth
Sam
Toreka Avenue
Pyle
Tyter
Buchasan
Seatleye
Fiten
Nop
Emberie Eee
Willis
Avesue
Warren M
Wee
Jewelry Department
Mosp
Benett
Cura
Thomas’ Electrica
Geo. W. Stansfield
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