Commercial Club Unable to Find Site for Topeka Plant
Topeka commercial leaders say the Commercial Club has not given up on moving the Holcomb foundry and Mayers plant. Owners insist they prefer staying in Topeka if a suitable one to two story building on vacant property can be found within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Eslcomb
Topeka
T J. Andemon
Churiute
Topeke
Andersen
Holcom
Eatrocin
Gomp Net
Lei Bull Ter “Sim
Waite & BP
Perhepe
Huck & Milloe
Inen Works
Jackson
Hobron
Sears
Chantry
Fater
Commercial Chin
Millie
Myaele
Alee
Topetu
Broaddane
Changte
Close Call Described by Barrington Fireman
W Vellamy, a long serving Barrington fireman, recalls a near miss with his engine after a nerve wrecking event. He describes a bottle of bitters as part of his struggling remedy and notes a wary breath in the aftermath. The fragment references Detac adventure and local drag company at Keres Avenue and Pri Ivy.
New Building Opens To Wide Public Courtesy
Secretary T Prout estimated about 7000 people attended Friday as the Hallroad M C A Ladies Auxiliary hosted a New Year reception. Visitors filled the building from morning until night with groups lingering long, while younger guests enjoyed games and bowling. An assembly room program featured tableaux on old and new year and slavery freedom and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Prout
Hallroad
M. C
Association Rooms
Wrout
Alabama
Essembly
Frances Littie
Tutt Walker
Prout
Association
Rut
Peore Fry
Two Topeka Victims In Iroquois Theater Fire
The Hull children Donald DeGrott Hull aged 4 and Dwleht Moody Hull aged 7 died in the Iroquois theater fire last Wednesday. Their aunt Mrs Arthur Holl and her 4 year old daughter perished with them. The Hull children, sons of J Hull, had lived in Topeka before their mother Mae Hull died in March. After her death they moved to Chicago to live with their aunt. The guardian Thomas Donohar received the news by telegram from Chicago. The family had moved from Topeka to Kansas City earlier, with Hull leaving a life insurance policy. The aunt had planned to educate the boys and divide the father’s estate when of age. Last March she fell ill, dying two weeks later, after which the boys stayed in Chicago with their guardian.
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Kansas City
Jun
Kas
Donald DeGrott Hull
Dwleht Moody Hull
Arthur Holl
Hull
Mae Hull
Mat March
Chicago
Thomas Donohar
Morbine
J. & Hull
Topeka
Morris Avenue
Wichite
Arthur Do Hall
Record Cold Sweep Across Northwest and Canadian Regions
Weather report notes a severe cold wave across the northwest with official readings at 32 below in St Paul Minnesota, 36 below in Winnipeg Manitoba, and 28 below in North Dakota. The description mentions a biting wind and related rough skin irritation connected to the conditions.
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St. Paul
Minn
Winnies
Manitoba
North Dakota
Democratic Reunion Celebrates Andrew Jackson Banquet in Nebraska
The Jacksonian club of Nebraska marked the 89th anniversary of Jackson’s New Orleans victory with a banquet attended by about 600 Democrats. Speakers included Sen Fran G Newlands Nevada and Rep David DeArmend Minnesota. the event highlighted a party faction split between gold and silver Democrats and noted Omaha postmaster Hugo Martin among attendees.
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Betta
George J. Milter
T. J. Mahoney
Hucld Martin
Omaha
Cleveland
German Exports Grow to Near Record Peak
Berlin exports to the United States in 1905 neared 90 million dollars, surpassing the prior record by about 15.6 million. Details of transactions across districts are incomplete, but textiles and steel led gains while leather goods rose. overall Germany showed broad growth. A separate note from Chanute, Kansas reports a large new well drilled by Star Drilling, tied to the Amos tract, with purchase and option history. A local Missouri woman notes improvement after following Chamberlain’s regimen for persistent hoarseness, claiming substantial relief after two weeks.
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Berlin
Wer
United States
Germany
Chanute
Kam
Jan
Star Drilling Comming
Messrs
Breyfogie
McCready
Wiley
Kitch Jund
Amos Quarter
Gust Faet
Kitch Tract
Kitch
Amos Tract
Star Drilling Company
Police Jottings From Topeka Night Raids At Nick Lonergan's
Police raided Nick Lonergan's joint at 115 Sixth Avenue after A. E. McCollum ordered action. Two kegs beer two jugs booze and two bottles confiscated as officers cleared a crowd of 20. Hagan the bartender faces a case for selling drinks. Burglars hit W Jamison home. warrants issued for Rachel Brown keeper of a disorderly house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
A. E. McCollum
Nick Lonergan
McCollum
McCallum
Lonergan's
Sixth Avenue
J. E. Hagan
Hagan
Ale
Rachel Brown
North Topeka Social Notices and Local Gleanings
North Topeka column from the Pigimbal Printing Co lists marriages, church services, and social events. Notable items include the January 1 wedding of Charles Shafer and Lizzie Davis, a Church of the Good Shepherd service schedule, baptisms, visits by residents, and multiple gatherings at Kansas Avenue homes with guests and host families.
Unnamed pursuit prompts questions on hidden plot and color
The text outlines a police chase involving an unidentified colored person nicknamed Health and Happiness fleeing westward with a sack. Officer Small spots the figure in the offing, with Herman leading a wandering pursuit amid speculation about a possible plot revealed by case analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Gen- Herman
Steward Bolz Wedding at Topeka Home
Miss Clara Steward and Mr George Bolz wed at the home of Mrs Hyron Steward twelve miles north of Topeka on December 1 in a ceremony conducted by Rev WW Hutchinson. The event followed by a dinner, guests listed include Frank Bolx Trustin Marple and many Steward family members. They plan to reside at 1926 Jackson street after January 4.
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Frank Bolx
Trustin Marple
John Bolz and Sons
A. G. Holz
Meriden
Lacinés Cunningham
J.B. Henry
And
Myre
Ed Stader
Stella
Lula
Dan Boyle
Zon
Eddie
William Steward
Herbert
Alta Vista
Gold Cunningham
Emma
Gertie
Will Richard
Pearl Culver
Eva Steward
Hertha
Jessie Steward
Lennie Steward
Laura Steward
Measra
Tra Ellis
Alfred Steward
Sanford Steward
Everett
Iloy Steward
Fire at Concordia Destroys Store and Stock
A night fire in Concordia Kansas destroyed the Noitts and Bons store and stock of W. El Nelixel & Sons, with losses around 5000 dollars. Insurance reportedly covered two thirds of the value and the cause remains undetermined, while local reports note the damage extending to related premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noitts! & Bons
Brock
Concordia
Kan
Pire
W. EL Nelixel & Sons
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Topeka Foundry
Commercial Club
Bob
Harriet Hubbard Ayer
The
Press
J. F. Mull
Premier Typewriters
Kansas
Vyvae
Ng Pene
Layha
Haness City
Botte
Chamberlain
Bar
W. Jamison
Buchanan Street
Perec
J. A. Ott
Himnitoon
Tancoln
M'Collecm
North Topeka
Piginball Printing Company
North
Onmus Avensa
Lukens
Charles Shafer
Lizzie
Davia
T. J. Pearson
Congregational Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Canon DeLow Burke
Grady
Scranton
J. A. Fuller
St. Joseph
Lydia Antrim
Sadie Baird
Leavenworth
St. Mary's Convent
de Bere St
Courtney
Miltonvale
Abilene
Eleanor Snyder
Asquith
Ida
I Charles
Mustatah
J. J. Demaree
Misa Alsa Nystrom
Louis Nystrom
J. J. Duesler
South Side
Ward College
West Gordon Street
John Nystrom
Hey
Gus Nyquist
O. P. Davis
Ee Elizabeth
Glendenping
North Topeks Baptist Church
Laurent and
Harrison Streets
W. B. Hutchinson
Dod
Main
WT. I. Club
W. H. Davis
Western Avenue
Second Presbyterian Church
Barrett Hall
Kausas Avenue
Gordon Street
Howorth Reskue
Pleasant Hill School
Ladies’ Aid Society
Leon Grady
Atehi+son
Lillie Bryan
Kansas Ave- Me
Jen
Hee Yhome
Kankas eVenue
Prines
Harriet Staples
Knote Withers
Beng
Mother Hubbard
Bryant
Elizabeth Henry
Ruby Gogo
Mixes Edna and Harriet Staples
Pearl Nash
Eve Oder
Josie
Zara Reed
Minnie McGrew
Sadie Withers
Bann Slay- Qough
Georgia Simonds
Amy Parsons
Fred Reed
Knute Withers
Robert Garrett
Charles Miller
Harry Nast
James Murrell
John Cole
Mr. Clinton
Mr. Croll
Charles Sandmy
Trixie Antrim
Jessie Parrish
Irene Dawson
Ethed Glenn
Marian Zschatfen
Flossie
Alma Winchester
Albert Dawson
Don Wellman
Seek “Wresaids
Raips Parvati
Policeman Bhootr
Parbottle
Illinois Life Insurance Company
Kansas Avenue
Geo. M. Hammel
Topeka Transfer & Storage CO
B. Gayhart
Sixth St
Adrian
Ore
Kansas Ave
Moscow
Smith Har
Kissel Zangernabky
London
Lar Éowne
Steer Pensa
Great Britain
Plymouth
New York
Philadelphia
United States Woolen CO
Detroit, Mich
Capitol Building
Bouthe
Ark i
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