Land of Reverie in Honolulu and Hawaiian lore
In Hosoi on December 13 a special correspondent describes Kona trade winds and Waikiki as dreamlike, blending eastern languor with western modernity. He cites Polynesian heritage, ruins, and legends, notes the Aryan origins debate, and laments a fading native spirit amid Western dominion and commerce.
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Kona
Honolulu
Asia Minor
Arabia
Tempiles
Oahul
Waikiki
Dia
Omar Khaya
East
Dsia
Kalakeaua
Hawaii
Tam
A. P. Dacras
Snapshot and the Dog in an Afternoon Chase
A husband scolds his wife for walking their dog Bellaphon with a canary in a street chase when a cat darts away. The cat hides, a mortal clash ensues on stairs, water douses a passerby, and the couple ends with a threatened divorce after the chaotic scene.
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Elinor
Alpheus
Mrs Snapshot
Mr. Snapshot
Agatain
Hellerphon
No Help For It and Dark Edges of Decadence
A fragment from the Era of Decadence cites a line about love and a father’s grim remark. The Chicago Record notes a bleak tone as dialogue contrasts affection with harsh control. The passage references fin de siecle sensibilities and a pessimistic view of morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Optiie
Chicago Record
The Poet's Fire Alludes to Empires of the Dying Year
Letter exchange notes the poet’s reference to “the empires of the dying year.” Bob Manhattan jokes that November and December frame the end of the year, reflecting seasonal imagery and literary wit in a brief Truth column excerpt.
Topeka City Council Proceedings Open With Contested Minutes
City council met led by Mayor T. W. Harrison in Topeka on December 10, 1894. Discussions covered amendments to past minutes, various fund allowances, sewer and street projects, and resolutions on dog tax, private asylums, and Topeka Water Company assessments. Multiple ordinances were read, amended, and adopted, including fire department matters and street paving.
Grocery list items from old market section
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous groceries including sugar, beans, corn, peaches, apricots, pears, tomatoes, oats, syrup, peaches, nuts, crackers, flour, jelly, pie fruits, maple syrup, sweet potatoes, butter, pancake flour, coconut oil, soap, almonds, cream cheese, molasses, and other staples with quantities and prices implied. The text reflects a mid century neighborhood store catalog or advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Loomis, Allen & Cu
Croaby's
Mason's
New York
Topeka City Council Passes Several Measures and Notices
The Topeka council granted a permit for a temporary shed at Fourth and Jackson after a verbal request from Associated Charities. The clerk was instructed to certify back to the county treasurer the retroactive taxes paid by R Nichols on lot 385 Kansas Avenue North. The fire marshal was authorized to purchase a three horse hitch for the hook and ladder truck at Station No 3 and four horses as needed. A new rule No 25 was added allowing a chair to be sustained upon appeal. Waterworks matters were discussed with plans to hear proposals from E Summerfield and Shaw. committee on waterworks to report. Plate glass liability for the city building and window payment responsibility were referred to the relevant committee. The council adjourned. Death notice for Mrs. Trenbath, formerly of 827 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, died January 11, with funeral held January 6. Prescott & Co relocated to 18 West Eighth Street.
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Beverly
William Finch
Miller
A. K. Polford
Srp
Ritchie and Kingsland
Kansas Avenue
Board of County Commissioners
Shawnee County
Topeka Avenue
Fair Grounds
P. Jacobs
Wee
W. E. Dauchy
Tyler
Gordus
Stevens
Committee On Fire Department
Ninth Street
Tenth Avenue
J. R. Miller
Arthur M. DeHow
Lape
Fifteenth Streets
Elctions
Holman
Pattison
Stephenson
Ettlinger
Bradford
Burgess
Fellows
Fulton
Griggs
Edlinger
Ayes
Dlokiman
Pattisoo
Ettiinger
Lopeka
Fpellows
Wr. McNary
J. Lee Knight
Committee On Health and Board of Health
County Commissioners
Are
Mr. Fellows
J. Miller
City of
Topeka
JR. Miller
Studog
Ranges Avenue
Topeka Water Company
Topeka Township
Board of Commissioners
Bullinger
Eighth Avenue West
Mr. Holman
Associated Charities
Fourth and Jackeon
R. Nichols
Kansas Avenue North
Mr Stevens
E. Summerfield
Topeks Water Co
Shaw
Committee On
Wis
Engineer Robinson Hurt In Engine Accident Near Dover City
Engineer FE Robinson was thrown from his Santa Fe California Fort train when a side rod broke west of Dover City Kansas. He sustained severe injuries as a result of the mishap reported on June 10.
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Dover City
Kan
Robinson
Topeka Library Announces Annual Board Meeting and Elections
The Topeka library plans its annual election of officers and reports at a Saturday board meeting in the library building. Two vacancies arise from deaths, likely to be filled by women active in library affairs. Librarian’s report to show rising use and steady growth of the institution. Also mentions local ads for Snow’s Pine Expectorant and Little Giant Pills.
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m+ cors
Topeka
Alexander
T. D. Thacher
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Revery
Sandwich Islands
Nieal
Dortharbier
Cobble
Stone
New York World
Kusain
Fiett
Oficial Proceedings
Committee On Claims and Accounts
Metropolitan Police Fund
General Revenue Fund
GOTS
Sewer District No
A. J. McFry
E. Alexander
Judiciary
Southwestern Fuel Co
G. A. Wall
John Hewitt
Committee On Health
Geuw
Kimmerle
Twelfth Street
Tyler Street
Elliott
Committee On Lights
Star Grocery
Senos
Perth
J. S. Sproat
Star Grocer
Tele
East Sixth St
BS. McFappes
Trenbarh
J. Trenbath
Western Avenue
Miss Palmer
Cincinnati
Prescott & Co
West Eighth Street
Robinson Hurt
Snow
Topeika
Rock Island
Gui Kans
Wbles
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