Topeka Precincts and Supervisors Listed in Dense Ward Note
Second ward first precinct east of RR stack Griffin's store T Wil Waans supervisor. Second ward second precinct west of RF track Fourth and Madison Ed Hawes supervisor. Third ward first precinct east of Western avenue H A Parker's stare. Tenth and Kansas avenue C 5 Elliott supervisor. Third ward second precinct west of commer King and Clay L H Greenwood supervisor. Fourth ward first precinct east of Polk Street Rain's livery barn S Rain supervisor. Fourth ward second precinct west of Polk Street livery barn 525 Western avenue FR Waters supervisor. Fifth ward first precinct Shepard's store Seventeenth and Topeka avenue N J Burdick supervisor. Fifth ward second precinct Holmen House C A Smith supervisor T A A W Races AN Topeka's fast riders at Pair Grounds Saturday. M Stevenson and Co. cloudy against time paced by triplet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RR Stack
Griffin's
Wil Waans
Fourth
Madison
Ed Hawes
Western Avenue
H. A. Parker
Tenth
Kansas Avenue
Elliott
Commer King and Clay
L. H. Greenwood
Topeka
Pair Grounds
M_ Stevenson and Co
Social and Personal Topeka Social Events and Trolley Parties
Topeka society notes highlight recent trolley party entertainments by Miss Marjory Wheeler and Miss Nellie Taker with guests touring main lines and dining on the lawn. The piece lists attendees, upcoming travel plans for C. C. Baker and daughter Nellie, and local sales and bargain notices at Furman’s including summer footwear and bicycle program promos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Wheeler
Nellie Taker
Louiss
Helen Smith
Mildred Scott
Louise Keilain
Ruth Maclintock
Helen Thompson
Jeanette Lord
Haze] Fassler
Bessie Hayden
Lois Teft
Kate Fleishman
Helen Wilson
Billy King
Elle Smith
Grace Smiley
Asia
Delt Chamberlain
Eleanor Wheeler
Dorr Norton
David Sibley
Seth Chase
Kurtz Kellam
Joe Wilson
Burton Mudge
Harry Seabrook
Albert Patten
Will ‘Trapp
Charles Woulks
Paul Palmer
Terrence Ewart
Bradford Johnson
Ben Johnson
Wl Wiksdal
Roland Mednicott
John McFar
Mrs Sutton Declines Topeka Floral Fiesta Queen Honor
Mrs Sutton, Topeka’s Floral Fiesta official, declines the offer to serve as Queen of the Fall Festival citing an inability to devote time to duties. Mayor Fellows and the Committee of Fifteen had selected her, praising her festival work, but Sutton advocates a future candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quesa
Sutton
Topeka
A. Bellows
Topeks
Button
Fellows
Mme Sutton
Chas. A. Fellows
Beiir
Tom
Tremain
Suzette E. Sutton
Upeka
Levi
Troops To Attend Topeka Fall Festival Rally
Congressman Curtis reports securing an order for U S troops for Topeka Fall Festival. Fort Riley and possibly Fort Leavenworth troops will join the soldiers' reunion linked to the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Curtis
United States
Topeka
Fort Riley
Fort Leavenworth
Comnectos
Frank Stevens Faces Republican Primary Challenge
Frank Stevens, a Santa Fe shop worker and former Second ward councilman, seeks the register of deeds nomination. He touts his honesty and city service while noting his limited canvass time compared to rivals. Stevens is well regarded by fellow workers and may secure strong shop support if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stevens
Yamourrow
Stevens
Mulings Canvass Ag
Herkuay
Santa
Topeka
Santa Fe
Not Another Consulship Slows With Congress Adjournment
Washington July 3 The president will not nominate further diplomatic and consular appointments after the current list is sent to the Senate and Congress adjourns. The action aims to curb importunities from seekers and to give the president breathing space after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Washington
Senate
Capitol
Talis
North Topeka notes and heat impacts in town
North Topeka business ads include frame orders at 830 Kan ave and a post office recon. Citizens report Mr H S Fisher and Greta visiting Elkhart Ind for a month. Andy Bryan and A J Berry faint from heat and cannot work. Topeka’s Champion 20 fast riders vie for the T A A cup in a hot bicycle meet with free programs and grandstand access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan, Ave
Topeka
Care Journal
H. S. Fisher
Greta
Elkhart
Ind
Andy Bryan
Madison Street
Don Murphy
A. J. Berry
Willie Self Granted Unconditional Pardon After Long Incarceration
A board concludes Willie Sell is innocent of murder after thorough investigation. They urge the governor to grant an unconditional pardon to free him after eleven years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Self
Willie Sell
Grant
Willie
Trolley Bridge Fire Signals Quick Response
A North Pekan trolley car sparked or a passenger's match ignited gas near the Sa8 avenue bridge, setting woodwork ablaze. The chemical engine from station No. 2 arrived, the blaze was controlled, and a car line leak had been ongoing 200 feet from the north approach. Assistant Manager Charles Hixon led employees in an open car pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa8 Avenue
Topeka
Charles Hixon
M Kinley Vacation Plans At Lake Champlain
President McKinley will spend most of the summer at Lake Champlain near Plattsburg New York leaving Washington August 1. His party includes the presidential family Vice President Hobart and Mrs Hobart Secretary Alger and family and Secretary Porter with several other officials. He intends a prolonged stay of several weeks and may take a western trip in July if Congress adjourns in time.
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Talon
Lake Champlain
Washington
Mc Kinley
Plattsburg
N. Y
Hobart
Alger and
Familly
Porter
Death of M Anderson in Topeka and other county items
An obituary notes the death of Martin Anderson at his son Maj. T J Anderson's 215 Clay Street residence after a long illness. Born September 17 1817 in Columbiana County Ohio he was among Kansas early pioneers and served as Calhoun County probate judge in 1858. He helped form Kansas first Republican organization in 1859 and was later state treasurer. Interment is in Topeka Cemetery. Also reported is the Chiles nuisance trial in police court with over 100 witnesses, Judge Atchison fining Chiles 100 and sentencing 30 days. appeal bond posted. Dr Westerfield reminds voters to support a preferred incumbent in tomorrow's primaries. A note mentions Topeka Fair Grounds events and a boxing clash outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Baker
Nellie
New York
Mr. Baker
Chicago
Furman’s
Guesi
Bernice Puller
Calapan
Furman's
F.¥. Woodward
Hutchinson
AB. McCurdy
D. A. Clements
Dan
Leavenworth
Joerger
Madison
Wis
Margaret Bear
Lawrence
Ada Head
Galveston
Topeka
K. &. Graham Dramatic Company
Richard Johnson
J. 5
Cos
Colorado
Martin Anderson
Tom Anderson
Clay ‘Street
Kansas
Columbianaeounty
Ohio
Hulton
Calhoun County
Maj
T. J. Anderson
Tinker
Rock Island
Wie
Chiles
Nick Chiles
East Seventh Street
Polce
Atchison
Brown
A. H. Vance
W. I Jamison
Westerfield
Heat Prostrations Strain Santa Fe Yard Workers
Sunstroke and heat exhaustion hit several Santa Fe yard workers amid a heat wave. J. J. Seerist collapsed, was aided, then taken home severely ill. Pierson and others also fainted or were overcome while working on roofs and in yards, with medical staff responding and workers returning home after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Seerist
Santa Fe
Seerist
Egelston
North
van Buren Street
Pierson
J. M. Baird's
West Second Street
George Bert
Bneey
Throop
Market Report Signals Dull Wheat Ahead of Crop News
The July 9 market report shows wheat opening dull with prices near prior close, September around 64 66c, and receipts in the Northwest at 122 carloads versus 26 last week and 41 last year. Traders anticipate a bearish crop report and buying fades as Liverpool cables influence prices. Corn and oats are quiet to firm with mixed receipts. provisions rise slightly on yard price gains. Cattle and hogs receipts mix, with cattle steady, sheep steady, and hogs mixed. Texas and western cattle show varied quotes. overall market tone cautious ahead of forthcoming data.
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Liverpool
Sarthe
Susanil
W. A. Michael Commission Co
West Sixth Ave
Topeka
Liveront
Paris
London
Chicago
Krade
Minneapolis
Marget
Mick Hlicher
Wheat and Corn Market Report From Topeka Trading
Grain brokers report mixed activity for Wheat and Corn with steady to firmer tones in some futures and prices. Markets note higher receipts, weak demand for eggs, and overall cautious sentiment as weather signals temper price moves.
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Adams CO
Tomorrmow
Crawford County
Sol
Kentucky
Hellenants Company
Social and Personal
Mae Ini
Topere
Furt Riley
North Topeka
Knox
C. Chaffee & Co
M’kinley
M. Anderson
T. A
W. Baces
Fair Grounds
C. Claudy
Hime
Ciples
Todays Market Report
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Texas
Fredere
Kansas City
Brockern
Arket
Lambe
auLtons Hlomeess
Karras City
Buttrer
Mikhed Brokera
A. Micharain Sigviiens
Wits
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