Topeka City Council Confirms Col Tweeddale Appointment
In a heated session the Topeka city council affirmed Colonel Tweeddale for the city engineer role amid disputes over the mayor's influence. The vote split along party lines with several councilors questioning the appointment and finances. The meeting covered budget shifts, sewer contracts, and street department affairs as well as a push to stabilize city administration and cut expenses while ensuring essential public works proceed.
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Typeka
Nilsee
Ue Clty Council
Towkaim
Tellors
Pilley
Hwmor
Dietel
Tupeku
Timcopter
Engmnent
Eset
Womé
Etty
Ely
Amayor
Dellows
Hidimses
Paw Ortega CA. Pellows
MC Holsnan
F. J. Sievens
J. T. Palwa
Ayas—Ligie Fon
Stevens
Burgess
Fellows
Falton
Grigge Nave Swphensyn
Bradford
Ettlinger
Resolution Council
Helurminauld
Tweeddale
Neeting
McCabe
Holusan
Conneilas Stevens
Councilmaa
Oistaken
Rogell
William Tweeddules
Stueens
Pillows
Potton
Stepheneon
Aadford
Holman
Pattison
Ihirgese
Griggs
Tingell
Maclein
Burgeds
Patton
Material Men Co
Decker, Mulling & Herry
Laclede Fire Beck Company
Laclede Fire Brick Company
MM. T. Campbell
Tie Topeka Brick Company
FL A. Adages
J. Adams
Geo A. Root
Jos
Uunnut and
K. Adar
James L. King Named State Librarian for Four Years
Supreme court justices appoint James L. King as state librarian for a four year term at 1600 dollars yearly. Crowned from many applicants, King praised as efficient and non partisan. Former Topeka postmaster, he would likely bolster Topeka press ties, with endorsements noted from General J. C. Caldwell and state patrons.
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Supreme Court
James 1
King
Law BH
J Dennis
Topeka
Nyast
J.C. Caldwell
State Board of Pardons
Dheep
Kansas City Journal
Thirteen Attend Charity Mass Meeting at Library Hall
A small Associated Charities gathering at Library Hall drew thirteen people seven women and six men. President Smith led the session, reading grateful letters from beneficiaries and proposing plans to raise funds and organize rock breaking and laundry services for the poor, with hints of employing the unemployed and engaging school children for an entertainment fundraiser in the high school building.
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Library Hall
Associated Charities
Preakest Smith
Elair
Séerstarg
Leva
Fikes
Saith
Wilder
Sir Russ
Smith
Hugs
Association
Mr. Smith
Thorpe
North Topeka News Briefs From The North Side
North Topeka notes list visits and moves including Lukens traveling to Alma for business and Mrs Dusie Reinner of Hoyt staying with Mrs Charles Steinberger. Win Woodhead moves from Jackson County to 1222 Jackson Street. G W M Lane and Mrs Lane plan winter in Dallas. Dr Dougherty and Attorney John Marshall visit XM L Potter. Pred Vincent returns to Chicago after stay with sister Mrs J P Wilson. Merchant preparations for Christmas trade begin as stores decorate. Cline of Scranton moves family to 224 Park Street and joins local office. Mrs Frank Barry’s condition worsens, recovery doubtful. Crittenden buys Pendleton property and plans to move family to the south side.
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Dougherty
John Marshall
Junction City
L. Potter
Vincent
J. P. Wilsop
Chicago
Lukens’ Opera House
Oywaters
Gootmusic
George J. Graves
Serth Topekyu Cartage Works
Kansas Avenue
W. C. Cline
Scranton
Park Street
The
Frank Barry
Parrots
W. W. Crittenden
Critterden & Danielson
Pendleton
OnThe Street
Water left on. high school to curb leaks
A school board meeting reports a water mishap at the MHieh Schon Night Meet where the high school building was flooded after dark. The Social Science club will move meetings to afternoons with supervision to prevent future incidents. The board also notes a rejected request to host Philosophical Society in the high school and lists school fund balances and local business notices.
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Fobedys
Uae
Mhieh
Selvoor
Social Science Club
Hisa
Shaw
Theis Ace Japitore
KR B Smyth
Philosophical Society
Sehool Assh
Mand
I. K. Rowley
Aa Central National
Bank of Topeka
Ian Intereat
Oath
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Col
Amevore Charseter
Topeka Press Brick Company
Op- Pireiuen
Wilma
Potwin
Ticsien
Quesch
Cinta & A Berry
Decker, Malina & Barry
Big Steam Roller
W.L Byers
North Topeka
Henry Pelker
Anthony Scott
Committee On
Il Avlerafe
District No 17
Potley
P. J. Vanniew
HM. Whitlock
Smalvary
Brepligsaon
Fulton
Geigns
Luarreuk Telephone Company
Tur
Horae Power
Curiat Hospital
Hau- Bay Ryan Lots Iit
van Buren Street
Western Avenue
Thirteentts Street
Douthitt Street
Wis
United States Circuit Cou
Aldinges
Amade
Squatbie
Price
Cotf
James L. King
al Kitchel
Marbure
Addis Kester
Dutton House
J. M. Knight
Undertaker
Anti-Combine
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
ETS
Kansas
W. M. Hord
Lester Danding
Bae Teritty
Sabon
Riussa
West 6Th
Peerkens Prescott. & Co
West Eighth Street
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