Judge Foster Defends Morals as Horse Ordinance Fails
A city meeting debates an ordinance targeting horse clipping. Judge Foster and horsemen clash over cruelty, moral values, and enforcement as supporters argue clipping is humane while critics liken it to broader social control. The council amends and passes the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Jude
Foster
Noet
A.M. Qhikton
Hotulip
Wo H. Culp
George West
Dowel
Bell
Kntkers
Guiltoad
Dudes
Pat
Aesed
Bennet Ceara C. Heitchard
Tyra
Harpigoeil
Loskell
Connelien
Lee
Swift
Len Fiver
Ain
Horsemen’s
Witsub
Nance
Noel
Speke
G. Toster
Tagersoll
Moses
Fair Grounds
Jane
George Wolff
Quinton
Hallow
Duidhey
Sean Hele
Roy
Dudley
Averchecking
W. Ruli
Pigerdt
Lower Rates of Insurance Need City Action
Council debates repealing an insurance tax. Clarkson seeks to rescind a 2 percent city levy that funds the treasurer department with about 2300 annually. The matter is sent to Ways and Means for review along with contracts for the Hay Market lease and Ninth Street pavement funding. Reports on street repairs and lamp posts are discussed plus payroll and old claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
Tre
Committee of Ways and Means
Topeka Temperance Meetings Disrupted By Lawlessness Charge
Debates at a city temperance gathering accuse police commissioners of tolerating lawlessness. Resolutions denounce prohibitory laws as wrecking order, while calls to enforce the liquor ban clash with support for new officers and cautious compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Thin
Topelka
Chicago
New York
Topela
Kanear
Mr. Rain
Mr. Tain
Jetmors
Topeka
Jetmore
Oman
van Nieo
Mr. Baty
Ilen
Anite
Fae
van Nice
Fidetiice
van Siew
Eldridge
Althoteh
Stephens
Blie Temperance Union
Major Bateman
Oxaread
Surplus Report Upheld By Topeka Board Of Education
The Topeka board of education reports a general fund surplus of $1,909 for the year, with debt reduced from $9,500. A mid winter commencement address is planned by Rev. Chartemgis Mitchell of Kansas City, and three teachers were elected for the eighth grade. The board also ordered writing charts by Kendebush and adopted Hyde's grammar for various grades amid curriculum updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
City Board of Education
Wan
Asabet
Topeka
Chartemgis
Mitchell
Kansas City
Telichera
Gach
Lenelwr
Mipsis Irene Truly
Watnerburn College
Mira Anna Itaoke
The
State University
Sir Hertie Snyder
Kuntucky Feriate College
Wtate At
Kies Supply
Ets
Hyde
Bague
Topeka Theater Audiences Respond to Alabama Grand Opera House Show
A Topeka audience greeted the Alabama Grand Opera House performance with modest enthusiasm after its second or third appearance. Two new company members, Mrs Armstrong and Raymond Page, appeared for the first time, with mixed reviews for Armstrog and Hanes. Lydia To Henry J. Lester’s opera Dorothy and Marie Pompont received attention. Lathrop Page’s Wil Wadeworth part was well taken and initial applause greeted his stage entrance.
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Topeka
Alabama
Grand Opera House
Arbstrong
Raymond Page
James Shae
Charles Hanes
Tichety
Sime
Armstroge
Haney
Raymond Pace
Ty Mew
Ethel Irving
Lottie Bowes
Davey Preaton
Lonf
Lydia
Henry J. Leste
Dorothy
Tian Ateod
Marie ‘Pornppent
Wil Wadeworth
Lathrop Page
Eloped Coachman in Kansas City Case Sparks Abduction Charge
Frank Ruttan, a prosperous Kansas City man from NeBreuke, faced abduction charges after eloping with Florence Adair, 16, his employer’s daughter. Police traced him to a Kansas City home where he had taken the girl, claiming a plan for marriage. The Accusation and suspect’s demeanor were described with emphasis on the dramatic family implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Modan
Frank
Ruttan
Breuke
Fille Adair
Jal
Mona
Florence Adair
Atutis
Kanens City
Kan
Kia
Torta
Wyoming Hospital Fire Kills Patient in Panic
Rock Springs Wyoming January 5 The Wyoming State Central Hospital burned to the ground yesterday from a torrent chimney near woodwork. Two hundred patients were in the building and one man died from fright as the fire raged for two hours. If fire protection had existed the building could have been saved. The loss was about 45 000 with about 25 000 insured.
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Rock Springs
Wyoming State Central Hospital
Rankin
Oakland
Oatland
W. A. Rankin
Minnie
Oak Land
SLSN
Howe
Powers Will Mix In Efforts to Prevent U S Spain Trouble
Berlin reports the Tageblatt says some European powers including Austria and France have agreed to press Washington for steps to avoid further conflict between the United States and Spain. Fred S Burtis of Waterville has arrived to campaign for secretary of the state board of railroad commissioners, touting his character and past record to win support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Spain
Berlin
Busla
France
Tetog
Washington
United States
Fred
Burtis
Waterville
Hig Campulen
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Althoug
Jean
Hurtie
Ima
Moe
Marvelous Results From a Doctor's Letter
A letter from Rev. J Guntermann of Dimondale Michigan recounts dramatic recovery of his wife from pneumonia using King’s New Discovery. The account notes rapid improvement after hours of near survivable struggle and mentions trial bottles available at Ju Jones' Drug Store Fifth and Kassie Ave. Regular size available for purchase.
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J. Gunterman
Dimondale
Mich
White
Rives Junction
Ir King
Ju. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth
Kassie Ave
Tegular
Hackney Proposes Penitentiary Printing Plan and Convention
Ed T. Hackney of Wellington arrives to urge state printing be handled at the penitentiary by convict workers under skilled oversight. He argues this could reduce costs, aid book printing, and spur reform. He also supports a constitutional convention and seeks bills curbing discriminations and regulating mortgages and corporate practices.
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Ed T. Hackney
Wellington
Sumner County
Hackney
Hack
Romson
Conriots
Mir Mabbiey
Alan
Mortensen
Eino
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
Home seekers may travel on January 5 and 19, February 2 and 16, March 2 and 16, April 20, May and other dates on the Santa Fe route. Round trip tickets include one fare plus 200 in points. Destinations include Arkansas, Arizona, Indiana Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas with a fifteen day excursion and return valid within twenty one days. For information visit PAMehROr depot on Toot at Kitt street or Cromwell & Jeff fore at postoffice, Num’ Tupeka, phone 664.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indiana
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oxleborn
Pamehror Depot
Toot
Kitt Street
Selenone
Cromwell & Jeffore
Postoffice
Num
Charters Filed For Local Firms And Organizations
The notice lists charters filed for Cedervale Mercantile Company and Republica Wakey Creamery Association with details on stock and directors. It notes railway connections to Topeka and Kansas City, and upcoming events including Ballington Booth at Harmiston Hall with a 10 cent admission, and a statewide convention schedule.
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Tate
Cedervale Mercantile Company
Oliver L. Nekon
Gast Wohlfart
G. C. Buckley
Scandia
J. J. Nine Jey
Kansas
Topeka
Kansas City
State Board of Arrivulture
Stock Breeders’ Association
Poultry “Hreedere Association
Templars of
Union Pacific
F. A. Lewts
Ballington Booth Barlington Footh
Harmiston Hall
Gomez Crosses the Line of Puerto Principe
A private telegram from Havang reports insurgent leader Maximo Gomez crossed the military line of Puerto Principe stretching from Jucaro to Moron. The article notes dangers and health tips about lung troubles and mentions One Minute Cough Cure by Geo. W. Stansfield at 632 Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Arena
Rcott
Kansas Avenue
The Star Grocery Hrewd Buyers Open New Departments
The Star Grocery invites customers to visit and shop on cash basis with small margins. They plan to open Queensware and Tinware departments soon, selling these goods at low margins and guaranteeing all items with refunds if not pleased. The ad lists numerous canned and dry goods, meats, lard, and household staples with prices and product details.
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Judge Foster Srate
Fourth and
Jackson Streets
Ninth Street
Ict
Committee On Ways and Means
Eliy
Thew
Clit Wilkerson
Chief Wilkerson
Matthews
MLW
Committee On Health
Johny Allen
Roundtrer
Stevens
Stephenson
Phyplebia Mitchell
International Trade Association For
Mexico
Accounting Trust Co
Kansas Ave
D. Ft
I. L. Shire
Prof
Samuels
Obice
Topska
Lawrintis
Uhiee Sterplar
Fesuluiun
W. A
Ehuttian
Bam
TH. Tain
Wren Mi Batn
J. Ta
Fdridge
ChuNan
Fopeka
Iawleesntes
KenpReanes
T. E. Stephens
J. A. Coulter
Peerless Stream Laundry
Wyoming Hospital
E. T. Hackney
Homeseekers’ Excursion
C. Garvey
the Star Grocery
Burur
Arbuckles Coffee
Don Colfer
Crushad Java Coles
Navy
Japan
Grindpa
Fairbank
Our
California
Loose Bros
J. S. Sprout
Grocer
East Risth
Anna E- Canan
W. H. Pancoast
Philadelphia
Wm. H. Pancoast
Thin City
Sherman
Cuba
Jun. S
Foreign Relations Committee
Ripans
Ana
Pereas
Audrey
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