Railroad News Names Nixon to General Manager Post
W C Nixon slated to become general manager of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe, succeeding Col Polk. Reports link Nixon’s promotion to Santa Fe influence and hint at continuing reorganizations across the Santa Fe system affecting Texas operations and the Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
W. C Nixon
Texas
Iso
Ge & SE
Gulf, Colorado , & Santa Fe
Tapeten
C. W. Kouns
Kendrick
Sant Fe
Lave
Texas Road
Dallas
Texaye
Colrado & Santa Fe
Atchison
Kerrie
Polket
Auhinn
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Chicago
Nixon
Endrick
Stort
Oltier
Norve Me
Cece
Deaths and Funerals and Winter Spirit Reflections
Death notices from Chicago and Topeka report Dr P J Mutvan’s brother and Charles M Bla dying from stomach congestion with planned funerals in Topeka and at 220 p m at Fealidinen Street. The piece also notes “The Spirit of Winter” and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a cure for winter ailments. Clarence Young’s arrest follows liquor seizures, with 18 counts for sales. A short mystery feature and a claim of Bitters efficacy conclude the column, ending with Schley tribute details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Mutvans
Gr. Midvare
Topeka
Chicago
Chloe
Rhea
Clarence Young
F. Young
Kaneas Avenue
Fifth Street
Coal H F. Williams
Justice Divney's Court
Young
Jos- Ted Reed
Supreme Court Upholds Eight Hour Law for Municipal Labor
The supreme court today upheld the eight hour law applied to labor on fee works belonging to municipalities. A Christian Science lecture at Crawford Opera House tomorrow at 3 pm by Edward A. Kimbett DD is announced with admission fees. Excursions via the Santa Fe in January sell round trip tickets to several western states with stopovers and agent details at depots. A Good Cough Medicine from the Gazette Too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Municipaliea
Christian Science
Crawford Opera House
Edward A. Kimbett
Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arlen
New Mexico
Colorado
Rocky Ford
Indian Territory
Oklahomie Texas
Elberial
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Huntoon and Polk
Edwarn A. Kimball
C.S. D
Eelock
Parker 18 May mayor declared by highest court
The court declares Albert Parker mayor of Topeka after irregularities on ballots. Parker’s victory relied on the largest vote total and he is sworn in to tackle city issues. The piece urges restraint from partisan politics and emphasizes waterworks, expenses, and enforcing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Parker
Topeka
Parker
Hughes
Citizens
Evnnaie
Wtpon Bik
Board Evades Vote on Bible Reading and Lord's Prayer
At a regular board meeting the education board dodged controversy over Bible readings and the Lord's Prayer in public schools. A special meeting was called to address teacher employment for February 3 and a settlement with contractor C. J. Sockler. J. T Billard plans to appeal the expulsion of Philip from Quincy school for not participating in religious exercises, with further action postponed to the February meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
C. J. Sockler
J. T Billard
Philip
Quincy School
Billard
Billiard
School Board Considers Staffing Needs at High School
At a Monday meeting Board discussed hiring two more teachers for the crowded high school, with Vanderpagel the sole existing instructor to be kept. A January 2 meeting was set to consider a public school collection for the McKinley memorial fund, and Ida Graham and Mary Lakin were reinstated as supply teachers. M. E. Langston was chosen principal of the Lowman Hill colored school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patadoe
Eich Teaves
Davidsor
SHMMU
Vanderpagel
Polk School
McKinley Memorial Fund
Stanley
Ida Graham
Mary Lakin
Ghisenen
M. E Langston
Lowman Hill
Topeka Architect to Draw Plans for Washburn Observatory
Wood the Topeka architect won the Washburn college observatory contract from a sub-committee. About 35 000 dollars allotted. 15 000 for astronomical instruments from Warner and Swayze. Wood to visit Cleveland Oberlin Hiram and Chicago observatories to study designs. The project includes observatory and physics building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. MM. Wood
Topeka
Washburn College Observatoes
Washburn College Board of Trustees
Wood
Hutt
Ohio
Warner & Swayze
Hiram Ollege
Oberlin College
Chicago University
Lake Geneva
Wis
Chicago University Observatory
L. HL. Greenwood
A. J. McCabe
D. i Fisk
State Journal figures misread in city election recount
June 13 report by the commission counted ballots in the city election and predicted Parker would win by 18 if double marked ballots were counted. The correction shows Parker won by 37 votes after accounting for all ballots, with Hughes at 6,285 unchallenged and Parker at 6,346 total.
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State Journal
Supreme Court
Parker
Veitenfe
Snughes
Murde
Uist
Hushes
Hughes
Divine Parker
New Ice Company Enters Topeka Market With Low Prices
The Topeka Ice company announces entry into the field next summer as the third ice concern in the city. Proprietor H L Peppmeyer says the firm has contracted with Chas Wolff Packing for supply and operates the largest capacity machine. He also has interests in Topeka Coal and Peppmeyer McClatchy Coal, with offices on First street between Kansas avenue and Jackson opposite the Rock Teland depot. The new company stresses independent operations and price competitiveness.
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Feld
Topeka Tee Company
H. L. Pepemeyer
Chas, Wolff Packing Company
Peppmeyer
Topeka Coal Company
Peppmeyer-McClatchy Coal Company
First Street
Kansas Avenue
Jackson
Fight Ends In School District Contention Near Washburn
The school district No. 2 controversy near Washburn ended as part of district holdings were integrated into the city. In other items, National City Bank sent 500000 dollars in gold to Bremen, and Chas N Blaire’s funeral will be Sunday at 2 39 P M at 916 Quincy Street.
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Washburn
Ehe
Topeka
Germany
New York
Jan. U
The
National City Bank
Bremen
Chas. N. Bla
Quincy Street
Church News From Sunday Schools And Choirs
J E Nissley plans new features for the Sunday school at First Congregational Church. First Methodist holds officers meeting. Rev Floyd J Seaman reappointed as assistant pastor. First Presbyterian reports a successful Week of Prayer. Rev CN Hunt to begin mid February for special services. Quincy Street Mission opens at Midland hotel building with Sunday meetings. A conference on Spiritualism planned at Luncoln Post Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
T. McFarland
J. Je Nimoy
Nissley
Floyd J. Seaman
Edward A. Kimball
Chicago
Christan Selene
Crawford Opera House
Samuel Garvin
First Cumberland
Church of Spiritualism
Luncoln Post Hall
Kansas Avenue
Fourth
Quincy Street
Midland
J. A Staples
First Presbyterian Church
Wiret
CN. Hunt
Minneapolis
Minn
Hunt
Topeka
First Church
Countermann Wibexin
Methodist
Ford
Pyth
Bowyer
United Brethren Church
Samuel’ C. Cobuents
Firat Cumberland Presbyterian Hev
Hat F. Smith
Samuel Gamsigis
Stinding
Uillbert Fenton
Ub- Ti
Bocas the Kingdoms
The
Rescue Mission Association
Elebth
Church Notes Roundup of Services and Meetings
Church notes list reg u lar services and meetings across local congregations. It records communion reception, morning and evening services, class and junior league gatherings, Sunday school times, and special lectures at venues including Methodist and First Church groups. Names of pastors and locations appear with times for sermons.
Local Church Services Announced For Week of Sermons
North Side churches outline a series of sermons and social services led by Rev. B F Boyle and others. Morning and evening services cover topics such as The More Excellent Way, Jonah, Fruitlessness, and A Fad Investment with daily lectures for youth groups and junior ministries through next week.
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North Side
J. B. Grendenting
B. F. Boyle
D. D
Atchison
Fragmented 19th century church notices and events
Community notices record multiple church services at M E and Lutheran churches led by pastors J J Clark and others. Sunday school times, special sermons, and morning and evening gatherings are noted, along with a local Union Pacific railroad reference and various ministerial names.
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Railroad News
Texas Line
W.C. Nixon
Col. Polk
Prank Pettibone
Northern Pacific
Frank Palmer
Stireborne
John Sibuley
Powell
Jerry Donovan
Shen
Mito Larson
Mucksraith
Taut Wince Thursany
Henry Belen
C. Desson
Hagan Ena
Blackyeats
Ferinal
Hood
Phebe
Charla
Peercomes
Walth
Arnold ‘Son
Ares
Kannas Avenue
Schley
Knoxville
Tenn
Cannon
Iran
Bitteers
Homeseekers
Union Pacific R. A
Kansas Ave
M. D
Kanmaa Ave
Topeka Ave
J. B. Billard
L. M. Wood
State Journal Figures
NEW Ice Company
Church News
James Moore
Grace Cathedral
J. E. Nissley
First Congregational Church
Brotherhood of St. Paul
M. & Hughes
Independence Avenue Church
Kansas City
Presbyterian Missionary Union
General Assembly
Jawtire
Church Notes
Methodist Church
J. 7
McWarland
Floyd x Srp
Avondale
Seaman
Jeftarior
Taruiae Seasion
Lincoln
Post
East Sixth Street
Acenna Ball
Tegarte
Shimcianius
First African Baptist Church
Third
Quincy
Kew
de Oleden
Green
C. EB. Society
First Unitarian Church
First Baptist
Ninth
Stree
Philip Wendel
Cramel
Bettev
Spanier S. Mu
Crates Jon
Maxter Preadha
A.m. Ay Ide
Kamuar
Endeavor Society
Second United “Presbyterian Church
Imure
Huntova Merents
Jons White
Will Peewett
Ued Eabbath Mahool
United Presbyterian
Eleves End
Topela Avenues
Comstaunion
W. TE Hutchinson
P. U Pm
Verne
Kanes Avenue
Epworth Jeague
J. A Stavely Wrader
Kingdom
Church of the Good Shepherd
Munyon
Hustons ixwaLee
Meme Re
Cbeneret
Horner Coal CO
Fagle
Topeka, U.S. A
Capito
Ind Christian
Jumbor
Honior C. B
Sandy
Rte
A.M. E
Aghury
Prema Elder
J. J. Clark
Eilegson
Ainer
Firat Lutheran Church
Harpman
Fan Dewars
Nessun
City Ticket Office
Union Pacific R. RK
Kunessave
Rev. JE. & Hill
Ryan Small
Aunisteria! Union
L. L. Dyche
North Pole
Flarmers’ Alliance
Lincoln Post Hall
Order
State Agriculturists
Parsons
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