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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
12
Street Commissioner Frank Snyder warns that Topeka must expand its cleaning force as street work grows. The city uses two small white wing gangs plus occasional hired help to clear dirt on Kansas Avenue and adjacent streets, with monthly expenditure records showing costs rising overall.
November December totals show city weighing two new street sweepers at about 550 dollars each plus 1 percent fercin to keep streets clean. Council committee notes old machines break down, suggesting two replacements before next summer, with a sprinkler possibly rented rather than bought.
Chicago January 4 train dispatchers seek to replace unreliable written orders with colored electric signals visible at all times. Advocate ALC Miller of Aurora cites past wrecks caused by misinterpreted orders and urges discontinuing written orders. Annual Commercial Club meeting Topeka set for January 5 to elect nine directors and review yearly reports. Signed T J Anderson Secretary.
Tickets go on sale January 7 for trips to Arkansas Arizona New Mexico Colorado Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas with fare plus 20 dollars for round trip. Valid for 11 days from sale date. Liberal stopover privileges and flexible routing noted.
In a整理ed social account, a group of young ladies including Pauline Campbell and Elizabeth Meade hosted gatherings after Christmas. Activities featured carols, a star theme, and social games. A high party at Mrs Johnston’s home followed with guests, music, and refreshments.
Topeka social life fills pages with club parties and visits. Gertrude Ott hosts the Qs club at her home with a list of attendees including Rickenbacher Trueman and several others. The Hyperion and Government clubs meet at various homes and dates, while Mrs. Davis and Dr. Longshore host gatherings. Children, alumni, and visiting guests appear in numerous small events across January.
Topeka actress Laura Evans of the troupe that performed at Crawford theater survived a fire on stage when her dress caught alight during the fantasia dance. B Van Alstye, a pianist in the company, extinguished the flames, saving her from serious harm. Evans, a Polk school alumna, has returned home after a two hour Osage City delay and describes a life on the road with diary notes and questions from curious audiences. The night featured her singing and a piano interlude by Van Alstye with ragtime twists drawing enthusiastic applause.
A jumble of Topeka items notes visits and journeys by local residents. Jeannette Wolcott returns from a Seer Coleman trip. Walter Coleman of Menoken visits. Lieut. Turner travels home from Guthrie. R. M. Turner and C. T. Yett plan returns from Oklahoma trips. Mrs. Clark Neiswender and others are listed with recent movements. A subscription dance is planned at Union Pacific dining room. Rev. Purvis to speak at Central Avenue Christian church. many locals return home from Kansas City and St Joseph visits. Church services and dinners are described along with a Ladies Duplicate Whist club gathering and upcoming meetings.
The statement lists the aggregated banks for the weekend ending January 4 in New York. It notes total deposits, reserves, and lending activity across major institutions.
In New York on January 4 Chief Engineer Emil Prillwitz of the North German Lloyd steamship Prins Wilhelm reports testing a new meat innovation during collision drills. The experiment aims to assess resilience and safety in emergency procedures aboard the vessel.
A shaky Topeka ad piece touts the Biott-Criswell agency presenting a calendar themed in Topeka, highlighting nearby institutions and beautifying the valley. It notes the Shawnee Fire can not write all insurance while urging local people to save.
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