Topeka Chronicle: Holiday News and Local Notices
Local column highlights Topeka life with weddings divorces and court actions. Notable items include Engle divorce finalized by Judge Hazen, county finances and tax timing, holiday preparations in government offices, Christmas shopping tips, and community events such as concerts and charitable drives. Various mentions of Topeka area officials, schools, and businesses.
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Turok
Engle
Hain
A. ¢. Townsend
Clark
AGI Ise
de Lussun
Midwister
Durin Penaton
Mature
John MagVicar
Miyor
Dew Moines
Ught Piatta
Topeka
Angelte
Wilret
Curheld Avenue
Ocerver Jennings
Kirkpatrick
Kane
Kanes City
Sinan
Surat S
Mark Ft. Ture
Crasoo
Cloud Counore
of Charities and Corrections
Sens
Ju Atone
Warren Gil
Thin Sear
Kuonkun
Kansas
Eitcining
Bonaieully
Th. L. Sanders
Poate
Siurnelt
Crawford
Ben Chrietenedinc
Viceo Amisticat
Gertera
Smith
Bas McParland
Politician Refusal Sparks Uptown Scene at Goods Store
An uptown goods store confrontation occurred when a tall, 200 pound man, reacting to a political remark, created a scene at purchase and fled. The incident followed earlier remarks about ex Ge wusinsee and a Bush law in Kansas. Highland Park and Park colleges submitted debate questions to Washburn on scheduling, strikes, and commodity manipulation. Wageener plans to back Benatar Harris for canal commission.
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Jeanes
Kansas
Curran
Almmos
Rick
Highland Park and Park Colleges Bava
Washburn
Highland Park
Park Callez
United States
W. A. Harris
Maine Battleship Ready for Commission at Shipyards
The navy orders completed at Philadelphia shipyards bring the Maine to readiness for commission. The ship’s armament includes four 12 inch breach loading rifles, 16 inch heavy guns, 62 inch rapid fire guns, eight 8-pounders, six 1-pounders, two Colts, three Steyr rapid fire field guns, and two submerged Whitehead torpedo tubes.
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New York
Tee
Order of the Navy
Ieharsmen Fy Huey
Maine
Sie Ship Yards
Dispatch Philadelphilia
Meg
Delaware River
Flereee
Bate Maine
Christmas Observance at Salink Commandery No 6 Templar
Salink Kas December 1 Aukelon com mandery No 6 Knights Templar will hold Christmas service seen as highly significant to the order. The program includes readings and a response from Eminent Grand Master Henry Bates Stoddard with prayers and music. Details reflect long standing customs across the Templar world and local commandery observations.
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Salink
Kas
Der
Aukelon
Kolente
Compaltter
Henry Bates Stoddard
Kate Chesca
Our Stow
Geo. D. Gens
Ste
Bend
W. H. Packard
Cy Sonic Chotr
Man Arrested Over Tampered Tracks Near Memphis
Memphis Tennessee December 23 Geo We Gans a truck farmer was arrested on four warrants for attempted train sabotage. Gans confessed to tampering with the line and stopping the Priscn fast passenger train from Birmingham Friday night about 37 miles from the city, seeking reward. Passengers and railroad officials were affected by the incident.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dee
Geo We
Gans
Gens
Priscn
Birmingham
Countess Robbed of 225000 in Jewelry on Train
New York reports a major theft on a train between Paris and London. The Countess of Carnivis was robbed of about 225,000 in jewelry while traveling Sunday. No trace of the thief has been found.
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New York
Ris
London
Heralt
Countess of Carnivis
Parte
Frisco Wreck at Winfield Overturned Cars Derail Track
A freight wreck on the St. Louis and San Francisco line near Winfield Kansas derailed six boxcars loaded with merchandise and tore up about 30 feet of track. The locomotive’s tender uncoupled on a curve and the car jumped the track, causing disruption on the line.
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Frisco
Winfield
Kan
St. Louis & San Francisco
Hig Aahent
Jenkins Loses Catch-on-Catch-Can Match in New York
In New York on December 28 Tom Jenkins failed to throw lightweight champion George Bothner in a catch-on-catch-can wrestling bout. The hourlong match ended without Jenkins securing the fall as Bothner retained the title.
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Jenkins
New York
Tom Jenkins
Eharaston
George Bothner
Little Ones Win as Prohibition License Amendment Fails
A local amendment proposing a prohibition license is defeated, with supporters and opponents weighing next steps. The ruling maintains current licensing status, leaving existing enforcement in place.
Fire insurance ordinance battle ends with tax hike approved
The council defeated a bid to weaken the new fire insurance ordinance by voting 10 to 2 against an amendment that would cap agents’ licenses. Attendance was large and debate heated as the existing law, raising bucket-shop and agent fees, remained largely intact with only limited changes to rates for agents, brokers, and electric light firms.
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Hense Ordinancs
Atoutge
Tom Hantey
Frank Newland
Benne
Bucketure
Liverse En Quera
Guygus Companies
Electri Light Companies
State Journal
Spyder
Bie
Heald
Wolf
Mar_Thomas
Hergundthal
Bre
Lamer C Balley
C. C. Dalley
Chas. B
Thomas
H. A. Richards
W. H. Eastman
GH. Pisne
A. K. Vanteck
J MM. Briar
Chas Do Groeg
James & Griffin
T. W. Wilson
Marion Sheldon
M_ , Henderson
A. TD. Robbins
el Barne
W. C. Stephenson
H. Kedduitta
Quear Binchow
George BM. Nobles Co
Topeka council debates sewer bids and Vinewood franchise
City council members Blossom Snyder Griley and Walter oppose action while others back e1 compromise. New sewer contract with Washburn college sewer firm Hanley and Wail for 211 75 includes 568 feet of pipe and a catch basin. bids from Watson Cook Winans Gomora Younkin Ramsey Well Hanley reviewed. Also discusses Vinewood Park railway time extension from two to three years, franchise talks, detentions hospital and various budget items and street work.
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Blossom
Snyder
Griley
Walter
Wali & Hanley
Wail & Hanley
Washburn College
Central Park
Watson & Cook
H. J Winans
Gimora & Younkin
Ramsey & Ramsey
Well & Hanley
Ciy
Pullee
Vinewood
Frank G. Kelsey
Topeka
Vinewood Park
Kelley
Parangabe
Ordi Ie
Spencer
Jettey
Mr. Spencer
W.S. Bergundthal
Kansas City
Mr. Kelley
Councils One
Toteks Desiccating Company
International Waste Btillration Company
Bestecating Commpany
Vincennes Ind
Cink J. Hi Sas
New Englanders Meet End Annual Banquet Attendance Noted
The New Englanders held their annual banquet described as well attended. The program included a president's address by Col. Moore and speeches titled The Oldest Incorporated American City and The Puritan and the American Dream.
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Journal Hattlant New Englinders
la Moore
Paul R
America
Dr. Po
Old Co
Leavenworth Arrest in Franklin County Slaying Case
Albert Tabor charged with murder in Ottawa Kansas remains held after a Leavenworth arrest. Reports say he fled a drunken brawl a month ago, a reward had been offered, and he claimed self defense. McKehron, a young farmer and son of a notable citizen, faced preliminary hearing today.
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Albert Tabor
Franklin County
Ottawa
Kan
Rhertt& Costigan
Leavenworth
Vene
al Tabor
Tabor
P, McKehron
Lane
Jaat
Ime
Baweham
Sreenworth County
Tabor Por
Mc Eehron
Taber
Pensions for Kansans Listed by State Officials
Pensions issued for Kansans listed by counties and individuals including amounts to Lavina Dow Ola, Martha J. Barch Tote, Mary Scully Pyrreors and others. Names include Irwin Roark Reymond Mial R. Delong John Cochran Wm Hy Foley Barney Maloy B Yates James Campbell Noaher Conkie and widows dependents receiving smaller sums in Leavenworth, Tulsa and nearby locales.
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Washington
Irwin
Roark
Reymond
Mial R. Delong
National Paaiseer Home
Leavenworth
Chia
Dams
John Cochran
Opehe
Wm. Hy Foley
Cufton
Barney Maloy
Ose
B. Yates
Chetopa
James Campbell
Nates
Noaher
Conkie
North Toneka
Lavina Dow
Ola
Martha J. Barch
Tote
Mary Scully
Pyrreors
New M Church in Winfield Kansas Planned by Methodists
The Methodist Church in Winfield Kansas has authorized purchasing a lot for a new church building estimated at 5000 dollars. Subscriptions have begun and the church officials say construction will proceed in the near future as funds allow.
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Winfiott Winfield
Kan
Calleweli
Southwestern Kansas College
Suson
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South Journal
Lincoln County
A. Newmen
County Clerks Office
Basle
Wood
Ray Henry
Yale
Louisiana
Uouth
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A. C. Sherman
Topaka
Shawnes Puphy
Abeer
Korsville
Fathermuney
Thirh
de Lussa
H. J. Richmnd
Grace Richmond
Hazen
Tagern
W. J. Halley
Kana City
Bailey~ Vile
South Pole
Scott
Temperty
Colorado
Montana
Gie Koverner
Denver
Isaiah Lisenby
Topeka High School
Cunningham
Quant
Dadisman
Garena Shem Miliary Society
Cu Iingiom
Dadismun
Thiee
City Railway Company
Lilian Clarkson
Kanene Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Salina
Mr. Thomas
Mellie
Radgera
Blakeley
Forbes
Groge Sckitrick
el Hott & Crfnwell
James Brier
Fillets
Rodgers
Siyver
Rowal
Ayne
Loggins
Soft
Strong & Garfeld
Sh Mbi Asain eunaeLeasen
Ways and Means Committee
Health and Sanitation Committee
Ways Lend Means
Ways and Mean Committee
Frank Blanch
Reysensus
Itme
Enideri
Honda
Hotwin
Council Chamber
Kansas State Co-operative Union
Jefferse Street
Wm. Inetan
Linvaln Street
le Washburn Reece
Tie Mosmal Tee Company
Council Crummaber Foe
Giles Roy
Roy
J. K. Wicker
Dassage
Cornfield
Noxpith
Jon
Sentral Park
Griggs
City Railway
City Tatleny
J. W. Tela
Stt
Plercy Street
Washburd College
Kaneas Juineoln Day Club
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Lawrence Society
ST. Jacobs Oil
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