Gallant Mayor High Hat Ordinance Sparks City Debate
City council passes a high hat rule amidst a heated clash with Mayor Waggener who declares it a violation of liberty. Citizens argue whether women should wear hats or not in public life, citing propriety and tradition as central issues. The rhetoric recalls Chicago and St Louis debates, with opponents warning of fines and coercive dress standards.
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Abbru
Winceisiers
Ae Honky Iicaenete
Ras
Ike Chicago
St Lossla
Dore
Atchison
Thi
Sears
Hermes
Theares
McNaspy Held on $26,000 Bond After Arrest
Abilene reports formal charges against James Naspy who fled to Arkansas and was extradited back. Once a leading politician, Naspy faced creditors and accusations of fraud as investigations revealed large debts and alleged misdeeds. He reportedly cried when arrested.
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Abilene
Gan
James Naspy
Arkansas
Mer
Brodehr
Tees McNaspy Wes Sr
Siene Asesre
Ard du Jou
Pen Biles
McNasty
Essay on Tangier and local life in Africa
A fragmented note from J P Simpeen mentions his son Orn in Africa near Tangier. The writer is struck by the environment and social mix, describing inland distance from Tangier and a walled, mountain-surrounded town with a Jewish community on one side and Moorish residents on the other.
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J. P. Simpeen
Orn
Africa
Tangier
Juarnee
Ore Part
Mooreri
Eilly Wood School Trouble Chief Charged With Drinking
Principal Lockhart of the Eili nwood schools faced charges related to drinking with pupils. Superintendent McKinney investigated and sought a peaceful settlement after the incident.
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Eilly Wood
Lockhart
Great Bend
Eilinwood
Superin Pendens McKinney
McKumney
Indort Lekhigrt
Schmidt
Lockert
Harrison
Ant
el Inwood
Found Dead at Hays City in Snow Storm
German farmer aged man found dead near his wagon west of his home in Hays City on Tuesday night January 21 after snow storms. Possible sudden return of old illness cited. sheriff in charge of the case. In Topeka the preliminary hearing of ALB Williams for the murder of his daughter Anne Williams continued with limited new facts presented.
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Hays Crry
Nigat Hays City
Elie Arate
Lars Lis
Chare
Irrigations and wild life notes from Kansas region
Local irrigation projects in the Hinsley area are outlined with plans for water use and land development. Separately a large wolf was killed near Atchison after a chase, and the town notes report new fire extinguishers for Salina and various civic items, including weather and market anecdotes.
His Master. Stella and Ellie at Irwin lotse theater
A historical notice announces a performance featuring Stella and Ellie at Irwin theatre on Thurs evening January 21 1897 at their hall northeast corner Sixth and Quincy. Tickets priced at five cents.
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Irwin Lotse No. Se
AO. D
Thurstar
Northeest Corner Sixth and
Quincy
Bill To Ban Ticket Transfers Gains House Favor
Washington January 1 Ticket scalping laws advance as the House Finance Committee reports a bill making it unlawful to sell or transfer railroad tickets. Santa Fe praised for backing the measure and rail interests signal broad support while agencies prepare notices and the law targets agents and purchasers alike.
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Washington, Jan. i
Wotse Committee On
Commeres
Cocem
Aktrich
Chiago
Toway
Sordes
Mit
Sherenas
New York
Sts
Ccmren
Transportaian
Ehalt
Amy Ferror Finlanius
Valed
Allrich
Dodge City Notes Railroading Highlights and Personnel
General items for railroad men from Dodge City note Conductor McCabe’s return from leave and work on fund projects. Bryan W. Ghent of Topeka advances with engine 440, operating between La Junta and nearby lines. Conductor Dodge relieved after a minor wreck. crews reassigned to band duty between La Junta and Esxtse 8. Jerry Shaw and engine 438 report progress on No. between La Junta and Esxtse 8, line No. 3 referenced as fast but stop-heavy. Mrs. J. E. Dillard seeks range for annual Ball date unresolved. Spanish Pinsleda No. 228 5 of LE. to hold February ballet. Engineer Tom Bandridee of Sara Fe noted on leave. Dodge citizens anticipate a new depot. Conductor John E. Dick returns from North Carolina. Jacob Schuckermahn visits Chicago. Treasurers Galfuzher and Walker praised. Engineer Greenway with engine 7 assigned to train tana. Overhead work slows A and P washouts near La Junta. Kansas City passenger crews report extended layovers. Dispatched Jarratt recovers from three-month injuries and can return to work.
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McCabe
Byran W. Ghent
Topeka
Conductos Dodge
le Junta
da Junta
Hia
Jerry Shaw
Wade
la Junta
Mra
J. E Dillard
Tom Batndridee
Dodge
John EB Dick
North Caroolina
Jacob Schuckermahn
Chicago
Tardmasters Galfuzher
Walker
Rairoad
Mgislatee Eesineer Greenway
Encine 7
Tralne Tana
Kacnas City
Catadisctor Jarratt
Leavenworth Faces Rail Contract Anxiety Over Line
Reports from Leavenworth warn of anxiety as Chisamo Western engineers plan a line from Dearborn to connect with Winner road to Kansas City. Fear surfaces that Leavenworth could be cut off. E W Spyder, head of Leavenworth Terminal Railcar and Bridge, assures no drastic action while noting a 30 year lease and structural terms frame the project.
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Leavenworth
Chisamo Great Western
Dearborn
Smithville
Kansas City
E.W. Spyder
Leavenworth Terminal
Tutdre
Ts Etees
Master Mechanic Department Change at Ottawa Santa Fe Shops
Notes from Ottawa describe rearrangements at the Santa Fe shops in Ottawa. Master Mechanic A. Mitchell and staff move into the second story while W. L. Beardsley takes over as storekeeper. The force totals 189 men across machine, round house, better, and car departments, with a 5 day week and hours from 8 to 4:29 pm. The air pressure system handles heavy work, enabling crank pin adjustment and cleaning. Eric Haneterz is cited as the oldest Santa Fe employee in Ottawa with long service.
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Ottawa
A. Mitchell
Robert Cunningham
WC. Murnky
Chas. P. Howard
W. L. Beardsley
Beardsley
Machine
Round House
Better
Santa Pe
Santa Fe
Shopa
Eric Haneterz
Santa Fe Officials Inspect Railway Property at Wellington
Santa Fe officials stop at Wellington to inspect railway property. Fretlington along with Paul Morton and H. Waite arrive to view possible line connections. Morton says the Pesta Valley route could connect with the Santa Fe system and a contract exists for operation upon completion, but the Santa Fe will not build new western railroads. He notes a planned 1700 dollars in Kansas line improvements this year and that Wellington would benefit from them.
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Santa FE
Wellington
Fretlington
Snr
Paul Morton
F. Waite
Vicw
Morton
Pesta Valley
Kansas
Weilington
Kansas City & Atlantic becomes Kansas City & Northern Connecting rail
Moved offices from the telephone building to the Missouri Kansas Texas building at Seventh and Wyandotte. Orr appointed general passenger and ticket agent for the new site. Auditee Fea and Superintendent Hanson will hold posts with the Northern. Trains to be limited into the Secayod and Wyandotte streets area with sixty…
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Kansas City
Kansas City & Atlantic
Kansas City & Northern Connecting Railway
Missouri Kaness & Texas
Seventh
Wyandate
Orr
Possenger
Charles A. Fea
Hanson
Kansas City & Atlamite
She Northern
Ties On The Track Near Garnett Two Wreck Attempts
Two men attempted to place ties on the Santa Fe line near Garnett and Pottawatomie County. Jam 21 r x Station Ascent Spaulding remains jailed as a suspect for one act, while another near the same location involved Conductor Youngs. A separate report notes an engine collision with an obstruction that moved as the train approached, causing no damage.
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Garnett
Spaulding
Santa Fe
Pottawatomie
Sueme
Youngs
Dois No Damuze
Anthony Branch Revived and Frisco Rolling Stock Secured
Anthony Branch revived as terminal facilities with Frisco rolling stock secured. Receiver Ram�n, representing Anthony Wank, arranges to secure engine cars and coaches and set up operations. Santa Fe officials view new freight depot near Chanute. Katy employees receive December payroll, the smallest in city history.
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Artannet
Sen
Franima S. Raton
Ramen
Anthony Wank
Ferejase Wren
Golse
Si. Louis
Teiestapied Spitleman
Imemediatels
Bevin
Chee Eev
Mil
Frisco
Eeeuret Nolling Stock Nevessers
Santa Fe Route California Limited schedule details
54 HOURS TO CALIFORNIA train leaves Chicago at 6:23 p m and runs Saturdays and Sundays to Los Angeles in about 44 hours and San Diego in 53 hours from Topeka. Connections to San Francisco with through sleeping cars via Mojave. Mail and Palace sleepers advertised. For more info visit the Desnger depot or call the listed number.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Denver
Los Angeles
Ture
San Diesa
San Francisco
Mojave
Calfornia
Berwish Topeks
Chica
Ms. Topeka
Keneas City
California
Dessenger Depot
Foot Street
I Surtees
Topeka Board of Trade Thanks the Santa Pe
Topeka board of trade adopts a resolution praising and promising support to a Santa Fe connection. The document mentions Panl Mursen and Paul Morton, with references to the board of directors and a formal letter to Mr Morton. The fragmentary text leaves purpose and outcome unclear.
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Topeka Board of Trade
The
Santa Pe
Iran
Topeka Bay
Panl Mursen
Santa Pa
Mir
Paal Morton
Beast of Directors
Tme Atebicon
Sana Fiaitroad
Genere
Mortar Ubeo
Nahum Chapin Wreck Off Rockland Deep Sea Disaster
The three master Nahum Chapin schooner of Rockland bound for Boston foundered in heavy surf off Rockland Maine. All nine crew were aboard. several men clung to rigging as sails tore and masts fell. Rescue efforts were hindered by the sea. life boats could not be launched and the vessel broke apart within hours. Names of some crew members and owners are given, with Boston as the reported destination.
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New York
Nahum Chapin
Rockland
Quomie
Arey
Sallonda
Nahum
Lapie
Seer Tong
Strane
Siera
Kong Istusd
Winser
Saber Chapin
Pices
Peter Melnives and
Boston
Statiens
A. Mattock
Carhenige
Mass
Acumen
John F Helber
Albert Lowe
Acierson
Victor Stravien
Gear Oscar
Matento Aucyintch
London
A Boy Trilby in San Francisco Lecture Tour
Charles Anderson, a boy born in Cowitis County, Washington, toured a western state town giving a lecture on a different tellgress system of the world now and in the past. His talk, described as shock heated and filled with claims, drew curiosity and concern as peers spoke of his unusual behavior and alleged mental strain.
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San Francisco
Jani
Charles Anderson
Cowfits County
Washiretom
Noreatuen
Still Carrying Bullet in Suspicious Shooting Case
The report details a shooting incident days earlier with a bullet still present. Physician Howard led the case with multiple examinations. Jail officials fear unrest as the accused face charges of burglary and related offenses. The narrative mentions court actions and the involvement of local authorities.
Burglary at 2262 Fill Inore Street Nabs Goods and Clothes
Walter Nobles residence reports a break in with glass smashed. Thieves took a revolver two vests two pairs of trousers patent shoes rings and clothing. Police notified and report indicates the house was entered by someone familiar with the location. Also mentions Mr Halstead and Cuba review topics in the journal summaries.
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Walter Nobie
Fill
Nelle
Pokes
Salvation Army sale at 3 Kansas Avenue for aid
The Gulden Het offers 10 percent off all sales to benefit the Salvation Army. Vera Wallace will assist on the day, encouraging the public to help those in need and support the Army with donations and purchases at the establishment.
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Salvation Army
Vera Wallace
Kansas Avenus
Will Pass Resolutions On Governor Requisition Papers
Governor requisition papers identified as Pred Chisholm triggered an arrest at Lator amid mob law pressures. Authorities move to formalize action while Chisholm faces scrutiny over alleged misconduct and political threats loom over the capitol.
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Chisholm
Lator
Toronto Darkness Falls as Dynamo Fire Destroyed
A spark from a defect sparked a fire in Toronto's electric light building destroying the large dynamo. The city faces blackout tonight imposing business shutdowns until power can be restored. Insurance covers the loss of about 15 thousand dollars. Damaged by the blaze were Cass Cleveland and Montreat, with official orders issued for repair.
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Forata
Shefdeck
Toronto
Cass
Cleveland
Montreat
Removers for stains and stationery trends of the era
A collection of household stain remedies covers varnish and paint stains with butter or oil then turpentine, old stains with chloroform, fruit stains with acetic acid and salt water, and berry stains with ammonia. It also notes satin and silk stain removal methods and discusses crest and stationery fashions, mourning papers, and pet canaries feeding tips. It ends with a proverb-like quip on Minute Cough Cure’s claimed success.
Topeka Fire Alarm Key List of Streets and Stations
Fire alarm key references streets in Topeka including Moree and Jackson, Kansas Avenue, Fairroad Street, Gorcciy and Taylor Streets, Latrect and Harcison, Great Street, Topeka Avenue, Fourth Street, Second Street, Rouses to Hocikt Avenues, Crave and Adame Street, Fire Alarm Sie Street, Sixth Avenue, Heartyane, Sronher Sereca Toad, Seventeents and Jefferson Streets, Turd apt Donroe Streets, East Sixth Avenue, Bus Barn, Colless Avenues, Beet area.
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Moree
Jackson Streets
Kansas Avenue
Fairroad
Rouses
Hocikt
Adame
Sixth Avenue
Seventeants
Jefferson
East Sixth Avenue
Colless Avenues
Justice for Justice Murder Trial in Thick Juss District Court
A crowded murder trial in Thick Juss District Court drew a mixed color crowd, marking Shaenee courts’ first murder case since a prior era. Testimony described the remains and alleged acts, with about 20 witnesses listed as expected at the proceeding.
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Batatesta
Soesky Row
Shaenee
Tae
Justine
HONESEEKER XCURREN ROUTE JURIES AT SANTA FE TRACKS
The fragment mentions a Santa Fe route event with dates January through May and a list of locations including Arizona New Mexico Texas and Indian Territory. It references a round trip and indicates a medical remedy for indigestion, mentioning All Gruggisne Bradshaw and a band-cade borne.
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Santa Fe
Dome
Arizona
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Utinhora
Texas
Cnet
Ocal Gmit
Bradshaw
Cade Borne
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