Topeka council debates dollar gas franchise and party lines
The Topeka city council debated granting a franchise for a dollar gas plant amid strong opposition from Col. E Holliday and others who called the venture an adventurer's scheme. Arguments focused on cost, local impact, and potential harm to existing electric and gas providers. The council postponed action for one week while considering the franchise ordinance and bids for burying dead.
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Dollaris Gas Company
Fracchieo
Topeka
Consell
Algit
Col
E_ Holliday
Dollar Gaz
Comay
P Ihe
Copnell
Wilder
Celonee
Barry
Capitol
Meeres Hollidey, Lakin and Clark
Topeke
Edison Company
Enis al Venturer
Bathia
Una
Ran
Wahon L
New York
Awarjen
Mefivried
United Matee
Doller Gas
Akhigera Weld
Ots
Councilmn Argess
Ave—Mur- Ettseens
Neo ‘Bradiers
Pattisoner
Stevens
Stepheston Ed
Harry Ogden Robbed in Newland’s Grocery Heist
A shop employee, Harry Ogden, was robbed last night near Sixth and Lane streets after two highwaymen forced him at Crane Street gas works. They took $20 from Ogden and a larger amount including a $0.25 check cashed earlier. Police doubt his tale and recall prior incidents involving him.
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Mays
Harry Ogden
Newland
Sixth End Lane
Ogden
Secnid Street
West Gordon Street
Crane Street
Hiacheck
Footpote
Calhoun in Tumult and Drunken Incident at 100 Adams Street
Horace Bartleson colored engineer told police he was mistreated by a group among local colored men after being arrested for drunkenness disturbing the peace and breaking into A Stansfield's home at 100 Adams Street. He faced a $16 fine and nights of talking with officers followed.
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Gabe
Horace Bartleson
Alge
A. Stansfield
Adacis Street
Aly
John G. Calhoun
Alabama
Andy
John C
Cadhoun
Calhoun
When Dom Gets Out Dom To Be Released Saturday
W E Dom likely to be freed Saturday after serving a term. He claims reform from confinement and says he will avoid future jail time. He admits guilt in the charged crime and notes lessons learned from his experience.
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Dom
City Clerk Demands Settlement of City Share
City Clerk McFadden accuses county commissioners of withholding the city’s share of tax sale receipts. A legislature required annual retirement statements showing city funds in the treasury and expenditures for the year. If the October statement is not delivered, the council may demand immediate settlement.
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McFadden
Topeka Streets Widened and Business Firm Changes
North Mamie Avenue shows street improvements with electric poles moved back and brick sidewalks widened to match other city areas. The Athens McManus firm changes name to John F Medlants & Co and advertises dinner sets from Meakin for sale as new customer invites.
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Mamie Avenue
Eaning Avenue
Laurent Street
Garfield Park
Ciy
Les
City
North
Topeka
Athens & McManue, Tallorn
John FL Medlants & Co
McManus
Holiday Routes Round Trip Fare to Pulnta 200 Miles
Holiday brackets offer one third fare for round trips to Pulnta within 200 miles. Tickets good December 24 25 and January 1 with return by January 2 or later. Information from City Ticket Agent J P Rocher.
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Santa FE
Pulnta
J. P. Rocher
J.B Bowrer
Family theft ends in Kansas City arrest
John Wolff and accomplice Sam Campbell plotted to cash a $516 blank check stolen from Wolff’s mother in Topeka. Wolff was caught in Kansas City with $475, after fleeing with Campbell following a daytime purchase of a jersey cow. Police traced the pair via sightings near Fifth and Tarsus, and Topeka telegrams led to their capture on the Santa Fe line. Wolff’s family faced betrayal. Campbell, a well known police court figure, has a long record of theft and drunkenness.
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Kamsas City
John Wolff
Kansas City
Georges Wolff
Fourth
Harrison Atrevta
Bank of
Topeka
Wolffs
Wold
Campbell
Howe
Wally
Jack
Tansas City
Chack
Luin Sam Campbell
Ail
John J Ingalls Letter Read At Silver League Meet
Kan sas Republican Silver League held a meeting at the Copeland where letters and speeches were read. Ex Senator John J Ingalls explained his stance on bimetallism and the need for fiscal caution. Organizers planned a Republican silver data convention in February with speeches by W H Farrell Col J W Roberta Prof O Hill Cap P J Coney and Col Jetmore.
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Mattie
Mo Sudlm
Kansas Republican Silver League
Copeland
John J. Ingalls
Perifoco
Hachelde
J. J. Ingantea
W. H. Farrell
Leavenworth
Col
J. W. Roberta
Oskabong
Prof
O. ©. Hill
Cap
P. J. Coney
Col. Jetmore
Squire Jones Death After Mob Attack in Cortland
In Dieaton Alabama on December 17 Squire Jones a colored man jailed for arson was taken from Cortland lockup by unknown assailants. He fled and was shot dead by his captors as the town erupted in fury. The body was left on the street all Sunday as officials intervened and ordered the removal.
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Dieaton
Ala
Squire Jones
Cortland Calabuose
Ron
Talking Temperance National Meeting in Seaston
Delegates from state and territorial temperance reform alliances meet in Seaston Washington for a national anti saloon workers convention at Calvary Baptist Sunday school house. A mass meeting at First Congregational Church will feature welcome by Dr Whitmore. Rock Island round trip tickets advertised for 200 miles at one and one third fare good through Jan 2.
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Seaston
Washington
Wasnuxoros
D.C
Dee
Calvary Baptist Sunday School
First Congregational Church
BL. Whitmore
North Topeka Social Notes And Local Gathers
North Topeka residents plan Christmas visits with JW Binks in Davenport and I Russell visiting Kansas City. Ed Gridith of Hoyt guests his brother Will for a few days. Henry Schilling back in St Marys after visiting his son. Lina Pliley expects a visit from Ethel Smith of Kansas City this week. PF Geornsey, previously with NA Cramer, returns home to Florence. Golf and Perkins claim the North Topeka whist championship and say they’re ready to meet all challengers. Lee Noland and wife from Norborne Mo plan to settle at 1130 Buren Street. Ladies Aid meeting of Second Presbyterian slated at Dita Hulson Park Avenue tomorrow afternoon. Candy, nuts, and Christmas greens offered by local merchants J J Kler’s and Graves & Sons for holiday orders. Wagons and buggy gear made to order at 115 West Laurent Street.
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JW. Binks
Davenport
Tows
Mra
I. Russell
Kansas City
Ed Gridith
Hoyt
Will
Henry Schilling
St Marys
Charles Misa Lina Pliley
Mies Ethel Smith
PF. W. Geornsey
Guerto NA. Cramer
Lee Noland
Norbourne
North Toyeke
Vu Buren Street
Second Presbyterian Church
Dita
Hulson Park
Pennsylvania
J. J. Kfeler
Ges
J. Graves & Sons
West Laurent Street
North Topeka
Bollinoue
Ingersoll Takes Lead in Slander Suit Involving Pullman
Ingersoll has retained no junior counsel for Mlle Jane May and will handle the case against Rev. Joseph Pullman for slander. A rumor of a church boycott against the Morning Union circulated, but Dr Pullman declined to comment and referred reporters to his counsel.
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Faster Fuliman
Sloud Bawarrort
Conn
Robert G. Ingersoll
Mlle
Jane May
Joseph Pullman
Col. Ingersoll
Earneut
Dr. Pullman
Unio
Polimav
Seeu
Republican bill to legalize liquor production in Iowa
A draft bill to legalize liquor manufacture in Iowa is prepared by a leading Republican state legislator. Copies were sent to all members for suggestions or changes. The author is not announced but is believed to be a Des Moines legislator.
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Tras 51 Des Morsus
Dus Moines
Mystery Loss Aboard Pacific Mail Steamer Closes With Farewell
December 1 near the Atayuina steamer Claribel disabled, Newport tows briefly then releases and sends her on. Claribel signals owners and dips farewell as Newport proceeds. An odd, fragmentary report with other ad chatter follows about porcelain sets, hair tonic, and laundry services.
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Pacific Mail
Newport
Dancer
Petition Drives Grand Jury for Grave Robberies Case
Dr. Mitchell, a medical college faculty member noted for nerve and stubbornness, pushes a petition for a North Yopeta grand jury. He plans to testify to clear his suspicions regarding recent grave robberies while AOUW petitioners seek his removal as city physician, with council delays awaiting case developments.
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Himesti C Treaiises
M. R Mitchell
Medical College
North
Yopeka
Mitchell
Yopeta
Mirchell
A.O.U.W
de. Mitchell
Ex-Mayor Hewitt Discusses Hawaii Cable Plans
Ex mayor Hewitt, a large shareholder in the new Pacific cable company, says Hawaii grants Col Spaulding a United States cable concession with a 40000 dollar yearly subsidy. He notes this is inadequate to cover 500000 a year in outlay and maintenance. Spaulding aims to seek a larger subsidy to justify laying the cable, hoping it may eventually reach Australia and China.
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Hewitt
New York
New Pacific Cable Company
Government of
Hawaii
Col. Spaulding
United States
Col. Spanding
Iay
China
Maher Fiv SImmony Fight Talks and Maher’s Rise
Chicago December article notes John J. Quinn and Peter Mater report Bob Fitzsimmons signed for a tune up with Maher. Maher anticipates a training location near El Paso and claims strong odds against rivals. The piece highlights Maher’s improved form and a theater engagement revealing his enhanced skill and style.
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Cmcaco
Dee II
John J. Quinn
Peter Mater
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Pitz
Chogas
Maher
el Paso
Reboth
John BQ
Washburn College Glee Club Holiday Concert Tonight
The Washburn College Glee Club performs tomorrow night at the college chapel with admission 25 cents. Holiday rates offer round trip fare within 200 miles valid through December 24 25 and January 1.
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Washburn College Glee Club
College Chapel
Glee Club
Washburn Chapel
Profa Lelb
Palmer
Wash_burn chapel
Rooms at St Louis Delegations Arrive for Convention
The report lists many politicians and delegations booking rooms at Planters, Southern and St Nicholas hotels in St Louis for the Republican national convention. Col Swords of Iowa and Dwight A Lawrence of New York arrange lodging for dozens of rooms with Union Republican club lines and targets near 200 rooms. Several state delegations including Ohio Maine Illinois Massachusetts and New Hampshire are noted as likely to stay at major hostels.
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Planters
Weaver
Uncey J. Fillers
Missouri
Gen Clarkson
Iowa
Mudbey S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Col
Sam Fessenden
Connecticut
Geo. Alger
Michigan
Chauncey Depew
New York
Col. Trombo
Colorado
Thomas E. Platt
G. O. Hubarth
New Jersey
Gov. Lyon
W. HH. Andrews
M. I. DeYoung
San Francisco Chronicle
Yarger Miller
Boston
Edward Quackenbush
Massachusetts
Union Republicas Club
Philadelphia
Indiana
Lawrence
Col. Swords
Lewis
Inez
Ohio
A Hanna
Major McKibley
J. H. Manlay
Maine
E. J. Murphy
Illinois
New
James Francis Burkes
Pittsburg
Republican National Committee
Senator Ees of Laws
Gov. Bashoell
Uno
Rockefeller Doubtful Then Believes Culver Gift For University
New York Times-Herald reports J D Rockefeller, after initially hedging, confirms receipt of President Harper’s telegram about Miss Culver giving 1,000,000 to the University of Chicago and pledges to match the donation, saying he will duplicate Miss Culver’s million. He sends Paris telegrams to Chicago and notes joy at the educational gift. other items mention a Rock Island excursion sale, laundry service, and campus events.
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Culver
J. D. Rockererien
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KEW Gas Company
Bradford
Council Chamber
Seioner
Anthony Hope
Hope
Fanxswaste & Asusy
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Ava
Doll Buggies
Kitchell & Marburg
George Wolff
John Ingalls
Lem
Gage
Great Rock Island
Kid Dolls
Kitehell
Marburg
Sez
Brown & CO
Kansas Avenue
Ane
Ingersoll
Counsel
Lowa
Fanssworth & Asis
Robben
Nhe
DR. Mitchell
Peerless Steam
Peerless Steam Laundry
Leanne & Asuzy
Kuusaa Ave
ST. Louis
Rockefeller
Mathiday Excursion
Great Rock’ Island
Touna Trip Wickwu
Ove
Pointe
City Para
Tess
Shelden
Priddy’s Srn
Kanees Avenue
E. B. Guild
C. H. Morrison
Scientific Optician
Chicago Opthelinie College
Hentai Ee
Heasanabie Prices
Omics of
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Topsks
Eantere
Sans Gene
Janvis
Coshocton
Erie Railroad
Man Sens Gene Opera Company
Bonnie Scotland Theatrical Company
TA Athetic Rooms
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