Police Court Roundup Tight Fines Imposed Today
In Topeka police court proceedings Johnante Howitt and his son William faced charges from a night disturbance. William was tried and discharged, with conflicting testimony from Mrs Howitt. Other locals such as Mrs Mary Miller and workers on North Topeka streets faced animal welfare, vagrancy, and impropriety fines. Neon drugstore ads for Roy al Baking Powder warned against alum and impurity.
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Mra Hewitt
Mra
Mary Miller
Mra Miller
Tan Carlies
Owens
Ewing
Hest
North Topeka
Eilia
Henry Jordan
North Topeke
A. Rightinire
MKS Beechers Long Trip to Travel 6000 Miles
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher, aged 83, plans a 6000 mile continental journey to visit her son Bert Beecher, a revenue cutters pilot. She views the trip as a pleasant jaunt, expects seven days each way, and notes she will travel with her grandson Samuel Scoville in New York before departure.
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Bho
Odan
Henry Ward Bescher
Bert Beecher
Revenue Cutters
Herbert
Psigtbors
Liesve
Samuel Scoville
New York
Dissolution of Clem ents & Chaffee Firm and New Ownership
The clothing firm Clem ents & Chaffee dissolves as D A Clements buys the entire interest. Clements says the partners began August 1, 1835, after Rodgers Brothers purchase. Chaffee plans to retire this summer and may go to Boston with the Knights Templar. Clements will conduct business jointly starting soon. A Hamilton meeting in May advocates practical monetary reform.
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Clements &Chaffes Disolves Partnership
Clements & Chaffee
D A Clementa
Will & Chaffee
Clements
Bero
Rodgers
Hera
Chafee
Bus
Boston
Knignts Templar
New York
Hamilton
Mayball
Anteria
Topeka Midway Plaisance Ferris Wheel Imitates Orbit Fair
A Topeka night visit to a new pleasure ground on Quincy street reveals a lively midway with hot peanuts lemonade and candy vendors a Ferris wheel ride for forty eight in eight boxes and a sixty foot tall wheel. Owner W Clay Johnson from Osage City notes the wheel built with Rob Cofran work costs 1150 and has logged strong crowds. The piece notes the colorful scene including Salvation Army singing and a notable married couple seen riding the wheel aboard a night of gaiety and curious mishaps.
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Topeka
Quincy Street
Veale
Salvation Army
W. Clay Johnson
Osage City
Rob Cofran Company
Johnson
Feir
Wealthy Manufacturer Tours World by Steam Yacht Eleanor
William A Slater a Connecticut industrialist sails around the globe aboard the steam yacht Eleanor with Captain C W Scott commanding a crew of fifty and eleven passengers. After leaving New London last October the vessel sails to San Francisco for three weeks then onward to Alaska Behring Sea Cape Horn and back visiting Atlantic cities. A medical salve advertisement follows.
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San Pracisco
Eleanor
Wm. A. Slater
Connecticut
Tin Family
Friesas
New London
Conn
Suez Canal
Globe
C W.scott
San Francisco
Alaska
Cape Horn
Atlantic
Topeka Snap Shots Show Local Oddities and Events
Dr Raby returns to Wichita breath noted as intense. Topeka youths follow Cecil Spooner to Emporia. A host of small town tales from Topeka include social plans, crime, auctions, and local industry. Cyclone impact in Dover and a stock dispute at Waltmire Co. in St Louis.
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Raby
Wichita
Topeka
Cecil Spooner
Emporia
Fellows
J. T. Fulton
Topeka GA
Wamego
George W. Glick
Atchison County
T Adesler
Dick Cooley
St. Louis
Harrison School
Kansas City
M. Foulke
The
Santa Fe
Pusbio
Col
Charles Curtis
Manitou
Johnny Walker
Justice Fustry
Harry E Gavitt
W. W. Gavitt
Temple No. 2
Rathbone Sisters
W. O. Anderson
Siv
Madison Street
Grand Opera House
Frank Carlson
C A. Carlson
Polk Street
Senator Peffer
John Wilkerson
Linwood
Brown
Austin Hayes
Mencken
Colored Baptist Church
Salica
North Topeka
Old Country
St. Petersburg
A. F. Poole
District Court
Furry
Dover
Shawnee County
Wilmarth
Athletic Park
National Association of Pharmacists
Denver
Kansas Druggists
Death Valley
Bioes
W. H. Eastman
Hichmond
Henry & Co
Waltmire
Douglass & Co
St Louis
Waltmire & Co
L & Dolman
Sidewalk Committee Clears Peaceful Meeting After Threats
A council sidewalk committee meeting last night drew few objections as property owners weighed condemnations. Residents urged leniency, while speakers cited broken and aging walks. officials plan to solicit bids for brick sidewalks at seven to ten cents per square foot. The state chemists cited Royal Baking Powder in a closing note.
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Council Chamber
Cone
Fulton
Mr. Fulton
Stevens
Elliots
Drew
Skinner
L. M. Crawford
Jackson Streets
Ashmore
North Topeks
Council
Eugene Woodruff
Jackson Street
Wm R. Hazen
Tenth Street
Ives
Hazen
Albert Knowles
City Real Estate and Trust Company
Join Gardiner
Withers
Bida
What kind of paper is Our Nation's Crisis
Rock Island officials discuss the populist paper Our Nation's Crisis. A Journal reporter notes almost every local worker west of the Missouri River is reading it, wondering about its source and cost. The Denver publication is linked to Ex-Governor Waite.
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Missouri
Denver
Waite
Colorado
Big Whale Ashore Near Ballona Beach
News of a 75 foot right whale cast up on Ballona beach near Los Angeles causes excitement. Southern Pacific and local bath house operators arrange towing and display profit, paying 200 for exhibit rights. Tug Collis assists, whale bone valued at about 175.
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Basta Monica
Cal
Ballona
Southern Pacific
Orth Beach
Bath House
Collis
Phrase Fashion Sparks Debate Among City Elites
A commentary notes that saying in Philadelphia or at Philadelphia marks regional phrasing. It argues that using in style or out of style is considered disgraceful by the smart set, highlighting language as a social signal.
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Philadelphia
Bible shortage sparks plea to Social Purity League
Readers urged to donate Bibles to city jail inmates for spiritual solace as scarce copies are used for lighting pipes. The plea notes prisoners crave scriptures, laments laughter over the shortage, and asks humane citizens to send copies, or failing that, Stars and Stripes or Jovian editions.
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Social Purity League
United States
City
Disbrow
Hopkins
Jim
Jordan
City Dump Complaints Stir Local Grievances
The city dump again brings odor issues to residents east of the Santa Fe shop. Councilman Drew visits the dump amid reports of harsh loading times. S. P. Hawkins, a resident, says disinfecting is needed and requests a raise from $40 to about $45 monthly.
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Hsa
Santa Fe
Drew
S P. Hawkins
Augusta
Hawkins
Populists Clash in Canton County Convention Fight
In Canton on July 23 a morning session of the Populists county convention dissolved into a free for all fight. Dr H F Barnes, former state chairman, was named on the resolutions committee but Allen Cook challenged him and had him ousted. The dispute grew bitter with blows and scuffles as Barnes and Cook struggled on the floor.
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Canton
Ohio
Caston
H F. Barnes
Allen Cook
Barnes
Silaca
Coxey Ras
A P A Persecution Forces School Change In Omana
An A P A board ousts City Superintendent Marbie after a struggle over control of school management. Frank K Cooper of Des Moines is chosen to lead Omana schools. Marble resisted dictation by the A P A and other groups, prompting the takeover and appointment. Also mentions Winslow’s soothing syrup and Washburn College linked academy notes.
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Omana
A. P. A Board of Education
Marbie
Frank K Cooper
Des Moines
Marble
A. PA
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