Water works case looms large in Topeka disputes
Dennis Martin relates the celebrated Topeka water works case as city efforts to extend hydrants and mains amid contracts and rent clauses. City Attorney Hazen plans a trial next week but cannot fix the day, with Isenbart and Tillothon assisting in the suit over water main extensions and city protection from exposure and costs. Smoking sets at Swift and Holidays.
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Topeka
Tidotec Hazen
Hazen
Matis & Deants
BP Walter Company
Bociie
Dudge Hazen
S Reisenhart
Isenbart
Tillothon
Man Wanted for Grand Larceny Captured at Santa Fe Depot
Zeke Butler Seepere, wanted by Santa Fe officers at Emporia for grand larceny, was found hiding under a bed at a Like Street home after a depot chase ended with a patrol wagon call. Deputies Wiley and Detective Montgomery learned of his town presence and secured him for Emporia authorities. The piece also mentions local shop ads for frames, albums, and books at Kellam's with sales pitches.
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Evcporia
Zeke
Butler
Zeke Butler
Like
Née
Emporia
Topeka Society Teems With Holiday Receptions and Visits
The week in society features numerous upscale gatherings as Topeka hosts a busy Christmas season. Notables such as Miss Dienst and Miss McFarland are in town, with dinners, lectures, and charitable events planned. Guests from Leavenworth and Lawrence joined local circles, while the Mills-Fewer-Adams store lines up festive displays and an opening orchestra.
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Orten Nanis Cing
Topeka
Prentis
Milady
Bianche Dienst
Leavenworth
Louw Yayine
Beauthor
Seyburn
Mies Dienst
Jon McParland
Cadac Falls
Iowa
Avant
Mra
N.C. McFarland
Copeland
McFarland
Kansas City
Ladies’ Aid Society
Trace Cathedral
Goroer
Eighth and Polk
Camera Club
W. E. Smith
Biss Low Taylor
Liver
Georgia Brown
Eva Brown
Wilcox
Lawrence
Mra Robers
JS Richardson
City
Frank Jarrell
Atchison
Pansy Club
Rosamond Horton
Clara McCabe
Perth
Mills-Fewer-Adams
Theatore
Stevenson Mt Company
Mise
North Topeka Briefs Include Local Appointments and Events
Local items list residents in Topeka including P Ewart and J Crockett hires, Bacon family relocation, and various visits. Mentions maple syrup at Heller's, Ford Metzger returning from Tahlequah and plans to start a newspaper office, election badges, courthouse notes, and holiday candy and retail ads. Also notes holiday train rates and a local foundry move to build a gasoline smoothing iron.
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P. Ewart
Kaneas City
Sam Army
Blue Post
Jennie Finch
J. E Crockett's
John B. Bacon
Nickerson
van Buren Street
Oliver P. Morton Wiley
Texas
J. D. Bragdon
Shorey
Fairchild
Col
J. F. Carter
Baker- Nichols
Heller's
Kansas Avenue
Ford Metzger
Tahlequah
St Lois
L. Frisbie
Stephen A. Douglass
Heller
Kauss Avenue
M. Lugele
Hooran
Nortonville
Pennsylvania
Kennes Avenue
North Topeka
Wishart
Philip Danielson
Avery Stable
Sixth Street
Mueller’s
Camden Coal
EP. Ewart
Kisnsus Avenue
Journalman
Jiminy
Gold Withdrawals Signal Treasury Strain in New York
New York dispatch reports gold withdrawals totaling 1.2 million dollars at the sub-treasury this morning and a shipment increased to 1.75 million dollars from Heidebach Eickelbeimer Co. and Ramued Freres. Financiers foresee continued heavy exports into January, potentially forcing further bond issuance to sustain government credit.
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Ik Millionaml
Treasury
New York
Heidebach, Eickelbeimer & Co
Ramued Freres
Sub-Treasury
Wincesary- Wasuinotos
Congress
Inauguration Day Plan for Topeka Rally and Banquet
Republican leaders arrange a January 14 inauguration event in Topeka with a state parade and a banquet. Department Commander Campbell calls for a statewide gathering of old soldiers to march if weather allows. Railroads seek a special one fare rate for the event.
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Fopeka
O. A. S. Camiptrs
Topeka
Campbell
G. A. BK
Kansas
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Swift & Hullidays
Kodak
Christus
Swift
Kellam's
Helfarn’s
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Horace
G. Manning
Great Liquidation Sale
Golden Eagle Clothing Co.’s. Stock
General Notes OF Society
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Misaouri Pacific
Glsop Giles
Je. Lula B. Giles
Pountain Pens
Shively
Loy
Swift & Holliday
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