Electric Light Engine Contract Sought by City
The city considers awarding a contract for a snow engine for the electric plant to the W. M. Thompson Company for 7 035 The J I Erstham Hons Machine company of Enterprise proposed 7 246 as the bid The engine is to be two to three times larger than current machines and will be 600 diameter and capable of 18 000 points of power The city engineer and council debate payment on delivery and safeguarding payments while awaiting operation The council plans to ratify the acti on at the next meeting.
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W. M. Thompson Company
Luchie
W. M. ‘Dho. Pury
Sioux City
Ows
Epics
J. i Erstham & Hons Machine Company
Enterprise
Belne
Crenchman Warner
Avon Baye
M Psor
Ted
City Rules Narrow Streets Must Meet Minimum Width
City council restricts paving on streets under 230 feet roadway. Petitioners sought 13th Street from Clay to Fillmore with a 5 foot roadway, but was opposed. A revised plan limits paving to From Pok e Avenue to Huntoon Street and Thirteenth Street area, with possible further extension west.
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Clay
Fillmore
Cottnelllaat
M. A Low
Topoke Avenue
Huntoon Street
Filkeere
Biltmore
Thirteenth Lay
Railroads and state bills stall as spring prospects loom
The article outlines delays and tentative timelines for a railroad bill and related state legislation. Officials indicate no action until spring, with a contract likely awarded next month and the pavement project running the full street length. Private secretary statements defend governor’s signing stance, while caucus and senate dynamics hint at emergency moves and delayed votes.
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Th Street
Lewis
Lesty
Lewis Oy
Han
Senate
House
Franklin Matthews and Kansas Row Behind Growth Debate
The Rochester era notes Franklin Matthews who criticizes Kansas progress in letters to Harporn Weekly. A cold snap says eight above at 7 am, rising to 13 by noon with snow flurries expected. forecast for Kansas calls for partly cloudy, colder tonight, with fair Sunday. Hogmanay Topeka Scottish society meets this evening in G A R hall. admission 25c per couple. Also travel deals announced for Philadelphia and New York via Vandalia Pennsylvanian routes. Brunner AO PF Age and Leat Mince Meat promoted by Kuehner Co Manufacturers.
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Mont Sntanerung
Ieee
Halla
New York Sun
Matthe A
Kanasha
Gasteres Press
Harporn
Kansas
Hogmanse
Topeke
Scottish Society
UG. A. F
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Pennsylvenia
Grip epidemic sweeps Topeka with thousands ill
The Topeka outbreak of grip, described as genuine influenza, affects up to two thousand in the city. Doctors report widespread aches and fever. precautions urge rest and avoiding overexertion. Experts discuss forms, historical outbreaks, and potential complications, with no deaths yet linked to the pre-epidemic phase.
Central Branch Lines May Exit Missouri Pacific Control
A Star special from Atchison reports the Central Branch west of Waterville may leave Missouri Pacific. The Waterville to Lenora segment is largely owned by Boston capitalists, with MP extensions. MP has pursued full purchase but no terms were agreed. The line from Atchison to Waterville was recently bought by MP. The western stretch may operate under Boston control or be formed as a separate entity.
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Hawsas City
Atchison Eays
Central
W Terville
Missouri Pacific
Waterville
Lenora
Boston
Atchison
Tite
Boston Capitalists
Havana War Dispatches Move Troops Toward Santa Clara
The Second Battalion of the Illinois regiment heads to Santa Clara Province near Havana under Major Dusenberry. Other units including Companies G E H F and a battalion of the Ninety-ninth Iowa depart to Cienfuegos to preserve order as Spain withdraws.
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Havana
Spain
Geo. Brooke
Washington
United States
Second Thinets
Santa Clara
Dusenberry
Iowa
Clenfuegos
Cubans Yield On Six Day Celebrations In Havana
A Havana patriotic committee of teachers lawyers doctors and businessmen resolved to yield to Gen Brooke and Gen Ludlow and postpone the six days celebrations. Ludlow's reply urged peace and order with US troops present and indicated future participation when conditions improve. The city remained quiet last night with US patrols vigilant and no disorder reported.
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Ludiow
Havana
Bee
Cal Patriotic Committee
Brooke
Gen. Ludiow
Mora
Nunes
Patriotic Committee of
Sons of
Miso
Mrajor
Cube
Havane Bay
United States
Benor Frederico Mora
Associated Press
Cuba
North Topeka column notes local sickness
In this North Topeka column several residents are listed with illnesses or fever at home, including Walter Schenck, the wife and children of Mr Will Smith, and Miss Wilma Milla whose funeral was held today. Also mentioned are visits, travel, and community church group plans with officers and delegates elected for local councils.
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Win Studer
Kansas City
Glendenning
Wi Cistel Sterne
Siew
JG. Fulton
Walter Schenck
Central Avenua
Mary Daub
Auburndale
Central
East Laurent
Rochester
Cemi
Samuel Malieroua
Union Pacific
Hallerone
Union Pacife
Shawnes Council
Frank
Betts
Idea
Mw Pole
A. J. Kintler
Clay Bowen
Sadie Waray Mule
Fermen
Hearick
Sentinel
Clarence Kistler
Tre J. B. Betts
Bre. George
Risen Henry Glimen
Clary Bowen
J. 8. Morse
Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam Promises Quick Relief
An old OCR fragment touts Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam as a gentle effective remedy for diarrhoea dysentery colic cholera flux and summer complaints. It claims reliable relief and a speedy cure when taken in time despite garbled surrounding text and names.
Political Tensions Rise Over Investigation Booted By Conflict
An ongoing Kansas legislative clash unfolds as members accuse each other of boodle and evading testimony. Outcast, Ward, Welles, and Forney clash over votes on corporate favors and an investigation. The House tables the resolution, while the Senate moves toward postponing the deficiency appropriation bill, signaling continued partisan strife.
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Outcatt
Meicr
Burkholder
Marion
Ravenscroft
McKeever
Stone SQ
Age ‘Seaver
Ward
Mitchell
Welles
Pomeroy
EN Williams
Gweater Street
American Bock Company
Bopper
Susperse
Kansas
Mr Jumper’s Pipe Delights in Secluded Mornings
Senator Jumper of Osage smokes a cob pipe before prayer in the senate cloak room. He announces himself present by poking his head through the door then retires to seclusion with his pipe until after prayer, enjoying the quiet mornings away from the chamber.
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Senate
Osage
Mr. Jumper
Bills Introduced On Waterworks and Railroads in State House
Dozens of clerks and assistants in the state house and appellate courts have claims in the deficiency appropriation bill. Bills include condemning waterworks and street railways, banning street railway franchises without a popular vote, and allowing direct enforcement of railroad duties in court. A charter board measure and government of private corporations are also presented.
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Hutledge
G. C. Clemens
Farrell
Bush
State House
Railways seek hearing on Kansas visitation court bill
Mr A A Hurd solicitor for the Santa Fe Railway asks Senator King to grant a hearing before the Senate Committee on Railroads. He cites taxes paid and big employment in Kansas and argues the proposed court of visitation would harm railroad interests and property, requesting opportunity to present reasons why the bill should not become law.
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Senate
Senator Forney
Ways and Means Committee
State Journal
Sena 1
A. A. Hurd
Santa Fe Railway
Kansas
Senator King
Senate Committee On
Topeka
Kan
Louis King
Senate Chamber
Siri
State of
Court of Visitation
House of Representatives
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Company
Atchison, Topeka d& Santa Fe Railway Company
Wheat and corn rise amid strong demand in late session
The market report shows wheat opening higher on fair demand and outside buyers, with Northwestern receipts rising and Chicago contracts active. Corn follows wheat higher on outside demand, with options and cash sales noted. livestock markets in Chicago reflect varying demand for hogs and cattle, with overall strength in certain classes and mixed movement in others.
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Longs
Solemu
Sec
Srenguh
Taber
Ilis
Chicago
Witina
Elmo
Texas
Andy Baiseres
Dreier
New York Money Market Summary From a Turbulent Day
Market brief reports a tumbling money market with buckled quoters. Commodities show mixed gains with wheat and corn prices listed alongside hog receipts and Chicago trade updates.
Rent Notice and Fragments From Topeka Ad Page
Fragmented classified items show a rental room offer and multiple garbled phrases. The readable entry mentions a nicely formatted room for rent on East Fourth Street and scattered terms suggesting various notices and listings.
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Topeka
Simars
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Sweden
Hippocrates
B.C
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Europe
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Asia
America
Paris
Russia
Kansas Avenue
4. D. Eastman
Drop Central
North Topeka
Curzons Beach
Bombay
Haron Curgin
Eatestom
India
Arabia
Loogon Lesember
MR. Jumper's
Mr. Hurd
Senate Railroad Committee
Santa Fe
Associated Preas
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Baer
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Witte Wer
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Lilia
Betas Fur
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