FIX UP FIFTH STREET. In a Disgraceful Condition
City council debated Fourth Fall Festival preparations and sidewalk repairs on Fifth Street Santa Fe. Mayor Fellows led a meeting to address the unsafe sidewalk drains, with bids for city remodeling discussed as engineers’ estimates hovered around $10. The council considered injunctions delaying work, instructed the city attorney to seek testimony in New York and Chicago, and authorized actions to proceed with paving and repairs amid ongoing street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Pitter
Milway
Aimeine
Moree Etrest
Adams
Counciman Stephenson
Te Water Company
New York
Chicago
Billard
Pau Se Cormmissliuiens
Arin
Herman
Mra
Dent Billard
Hancock Street
A. B Burnett
CITY FESTIVAL DECORATIONS TO USE FLOWERS AND TOWER DISPLAY
Rock Island officials plan elaborate flower decorations for the Festival week in the city. The Rock Island building front may be covered with flowers, following a strong year of floral decor. An estimated several thousand flowers will be placed with the tower committee in a few days. Meanwhile Topeka health club hosts a program with Rev Treynolds at Westminster Presbyterian Church. A health and Halstonism discussion fills the meeting with a question box and a Halston picnic slated for Sunday afternoon at 4:80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Stock
Thie City
Tower Committee
Rock Island
Abla City
Genera
Santa Fe Eeveral
Ralston Prcnic
Sumarrow
Utelock
T. W. Halgh
Logansport
Indiana
Franc Herald
Horsem Street
Ohio
Hall Ritchie
Kansas City
Sarah Scrogein
Peari
Mabel Yearsain
Edith
Holton
Eugene B. Stotts
Garden City
George Middaugh
Thomas Wieland
Indianapolis
Ind
de Wit
G. W. Stansfield
Kan
S85
Avenue
Patchwork phrase notes Topeka missions in town
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mins Adams and The Patch in Topeka sending mis Binnipeles to eve souls around town. Kate Adame from Topeka travels to Kansas City to labor in meet sinful quarters of frat town. Reference to reformist announcements and pretty girl. unclear further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Adams
Topeka
Kate Adame
Kansas City
Fipcka
Atehisor
Atehison
Santa Fe Route Officials Promote Luxury Sleepers
The Santa Fe official route advertises luxurious Pullman sleepers leaving Topeka at 12:05 daily via the Santa Fe Route for Brebia Colorado. The copy touts a pleasant journey and highlights the comfort and vigor associated with the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Sar Fe
Brebia
Colorado
Reid Denounces Sherman Interview Rumors as False
A New York reporter quotes Whitelaw Reid saying rumors about him replacing Sherman and taking his seat are false, mean, and malicious. Reid states he has not retired, has not met Sherman, and did not give a sensational interview, adding a letter condemning the reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
Sherman
New York
Aus
Adisondacks
Feld
General Sherman
Irda
Mr. Reid
Sr. Sherman
Poisoned Girl in Vermont Case Leads to Arrest
Bristol Vermont August 17 autopsy on Dara Cushman 16 found dead in Lincoln pasture shows poisoning and pregnancy. William Brittel a friend of Stolth Davis arrested admitting Davis spoke of Cushman condition and bought medicine. Davis fled toward Manchester after the fatal dose. Authorities traced the fugitive to Rutland where he bought a ticket for Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Dara Cushman
Lincoln
William Brittel
Stolth Davis
Brittel
Davis
Cushman
Tir
Rutland
Manchester
Cosmopolitan university set to elect president and advisory team
In October a plan unfolds for the Cosmopolitan university with President Andrews to take the helm. Trustees name Spencer Trask Albert Shaw and General Samuel Thomas on the advisory board as the scheme maps student courses via Dr Andrews and leading experts to tailor study plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joan Brisben Walker
Andrews
Tally Basin
Geeeombe
Mr. Walker
Andris
Providence
Cosmopolitan University
Spencer Trask
McAllister
Deexer Institute
Philadelphia
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Samuel Thomas
Geo. F. Seward
Fidelity and Casualty Company of
Fire Devastates Ostrow Sparking Mass Homelessness
A Warsaw dispatch reports Ostrow in the Seldice province razed by fire. About four hundred houses destroyed leaving 4,000 homeless. Several dozen killed and many children missing as residents flee. Fire damaged a sequence of forty two buildings across four parts of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Krens Zaltunic
Warsaw
Ostrow
Seldice
Russia
Pour Permane
Duel Witness Report In Paris Sees Prince Henri Of Orleans
In Paris, a Solr report claims a reporter observed the supposed forester hidden in trees witnessing a duel between Prince Henri of Orleans and the Count of Turin. It notes observers debated weapons searches and offers speculative explanations for the bending of Henri’s sword amid the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Solr
Henri
Orleans
Turin
Chief Moore Coming West on Weather Bureau Tour
Prof. Wille Te Mobere, chief of the Weather bureau, has begun a two week western inspection tour. He will deliver a paper at Turon before the British association for the advancement of science on the topic The mespheric survey daily guide by the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wille TE Mobere
Weather Bureau
Turon
United States
Harris on the Issues Reports Views at Topeka Capitol Visit
United States Senator W. A Harris from Linwood visits Topeka to discuss state politics and the national scene. He criticizes federal court fights, stresses silver and trusts as main issues, condemns the gold standard, defends Bryan’s leadership, and questions the Dingley tariff while praising Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. A Harris
Linwood
Boyie
Teers
Leedy
Topeka
Harris
Chicago
St. Louis
Jackson
Uists
East
West
Wolcott
Genteman
England
Europe
Bryan
Ica
Bir Bryan
Diarta
Samat
Ferausr Republicans
Betator Mills
Bingley
Senate
White
California
Mark Hanna Winego
National Republican Committee
Kansas
Mande
Washington
Uils
Railroad chartered 18 miles from South Haven to Blackwater
Charles L. Brown of Arkansas City obtained the charter for the Kansas and Southeastern Railroad company. The plan calls for an 18 mile line from South Haven Kansas to Blackwater Oklahoma to connect with Arkansas City over the abandoned line. Francis Eaton of Boston leases the old road and is a principal mover. directors include A N Brown Charles L Brown Charles B Levoir and G H Whitcomb. Capital is $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Arkansas City
Charles L. Brown
Kansas and Southeastern Railroad Company
Kan
Blackwater
Anthony
Frisco
Francis Eaton
Boston
A. N
Chas
L. Brown
Charles B. Levoir
G. H. Whitcomb
Topeka
Boyle's New Move Against Mutual Life Insurance Co
Attorney General Hoyle shifts to direct proceedings against the Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York. He aims to test if the company can operate without the proper license and discusses possible actions to bring the firm into court, signaling imminent new steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyle
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Joba &, Lond
Insurance Department
Boyle
Murder and Robbery Strike Library Owner in Philadelphia
William C. Wilson, about 55, proprietor of Wilson's circulating library at 119 Walnut Street, was murdered last night by thieves who waited for him and looted the shop. A heavy hammer shattered his skull before the robbers fled. Wilson lived alone on the building's third floor amid his books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wiliam C. Wilson
Wilson
Walnut Street
Death of Persian royal physician blamed on poison
London reports a Teheran rumor that Dr Tholset, physician to the late Shah, died of poison administered by the Shah's state machine after he learned too many secrets. The Daily Mail wire cites Tehran as the source for the allegation touching high authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persin
London
Mall
Teheran
Tholset
Shah
Tholaen
Enrollment totals rise in U S schools and colleges
The 1994 annual report by United States Commissioner Dr William T Harris shows total first year enrollment at 5 007 197 across public and private schools and colleges. Public schools enroll 4 465 471. private 1 (incomplete in source) plus 418 000 in special schools making 16 415 197 total. Colored schools reach 40 000 students, up 3 000. elementary 25 002, secondary 13 668, college departments 2 453. Industrial training highlighted in many schools. Buckingham's Dye mention is unrelated ad text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
de Nation
William T. Harris
Callrz
Fate
Buckingham
Topeka Grocers and Butchers Plan Free Picnic for Poor
The Grocers and Butchers of Topeka hold a weekly barbecue committee meeting to organize a picnic for August 25. They report 3,054 pounds of meat and various donations from Armour, Swift, and local firms, with plans for bread, utensils, lumber, tents, and transportation. All attendance is free, with a 10 cent donation requested to aid Mrs Thorpe and the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolff
AML
Armour Packing Company
Swift & Co
C.D. Skinner
A. J. Huntoon
Barnum
FB. Saioyer
Crosby Bros
Ozcar Krauss
J. E. Crockett
Ghas. Samson
Geo
EB. L. Shepard
H. Justin
R.M. Woodford
T. J. Massey
Chas
Rodgers
F. L. Eby
John Thuerling
P. Olson
J. D. Gardner
Ed Grote
H. Howard
M. Council
Henry Vesper
Cty
Mayer
Wm. Mooser
Ite
Crystal
Mooser Ice Companies
W. H. Davis
En Grout
Chicago
Miller Lumber Companies
Otto Kuehne
Garfield Park
Kaczynski
Nicholson
Brigham
Wm. Schick
Meyer
Lindsay Pegurs
Otlo Kuehne
H. Joelin
Duikey
Shepard
Mra
Thorpe
SistHbaron
Topeka Social and Personal Notes Highlight Visitors
Recent social items from Topeka list Mrs. E. H. Newman returning from a four months in Mexico City and many locals visiting or traveling. Miss Georgiana Wasson recovering, Miss Norma Wheeler to visit in Topeka during Festival Week, and numerous trips to Ohio Denver Newton Atchison Lawrence and Indiana noted among Topeka residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Newman
City
Mexico
Georgiana Wasson
Norma Wheeler
Kansas City
George P. Ashtort
Gertrude Boughton
Lawrance
Daisy Samson
van Buren Street
G. M. Atwood
Alice
Ohio
Henry Keeler
Atch- On
Lucie Malvane
Topeka
Mary Mortis
Mulvane
Aiswatha World
Marian Inness
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Chester M. Culver
Topeke
Emporia
Misa Lida _Carnill
Burr Osk
Wis
Charlies M
JC. Anderson
Tow Angéles
Del
Wm. Jury
Newton
Jury
Ethel Heflebower
Lef
Wyoming
J. Pritts
Colorado Springs
Pearl Armstrong
California
D. J. Harding
Georgia Youns
Oklahoma City
B.D. Isenner
Lincoln Steer
Ibd
Cheyenne Wells
Cole
Campbell
J. W. White
Polk Street
Bowoold Avenue
Porwin
Baker
North Toora. Local items and notices from North Topeka
North Topeka column notes events at Kimball Pit Co and Courtneys. The Union Pacific pay train arrives. Local residents travel to Perry Oklahoma and Kansas City. Numerous personal notices, church events, visits, and small incidents are recorded, including a street robbery attempt and a street accident near Topeka Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Pig- Co
Courtneys
Union Pacific
Scott Myers
Sister
Perry
O. T
John Nystrom
Kansas City
Kas
Postance Room
Kan
Ave
Thomas Anley
Hadley Bros
Colorado
S.J. Viavts
Ferritrer
Ev. J
Glendenning
Pratt
Mes
Wil Woodfort
Prink Berry Endeen
Raymond
Nellie Wetherholt
Silver Lake
Panadena
Northade Sretda
W. Paramore
Econ Presbyterian Church
Thomas Page
Eleanor Lukens
Ahi
Zella Lukens
Leen
Kosbler
Topeka Avenue
J. Themes
P. India
Ste. Kuebler
Matacuye
Lynn
Gordon and
Barrinog
Kowhler
A Floating Menagerie Arrives From Australia in San Francisco
A large variety of rare Australian birds and animals is showcased in a floating menagerie in San Francisco, including wallabies emus and cockatiels. The exhibit claims to feature many uncommon species and attracts attention for its vivid plumage and diverse collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
San Francisco
Ausralia
Ohne
Emus, ¢ Keegsroo Rats
Walntoo
Nan Waal
Kamatoo
Ann Borless Cockitt
Jacehine
Jackie
London
The Comendes Life It The People All Like It
The text describes a popular lifestyle item that people embrace and will take up widely. It references a phrase The Bock Istana as being celebrated, suggesting a cultural or stylistic trend gaining traction among the public.
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Fifth Street
Santa Fe
LN Flowers
Rock Island Depot
Tuffalo
Dr. Andrews
Parla
Chief Moore
State Capitol
Mrs. Thorpe
John Russel Young
Congressional Librar
Social and Personal
North Topera
Champerlain
Olney
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