The Saloons and Roosevelt Guide New York’s Sunday Law
Mr J W Greed returns from New York praising Theodore Roosevelt for enforcing Sunday liquor restrictions. He argues saloons breed lawlessness, cites German and Irish sentiment, and notes local support is limited but law enforcement is strong. The piece contrasts New York with London and Paris to stress public policy on Sunday closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Greed
New York
Roosevelt
Hur
Theodore Roosevels
Board of Police Commissioners
OM Fusslater
Hili Tadmany
Julus
Euadara
Roonvelt
Senator Hill
Tenderiola
Mulberry Street
Santiaga
Carl Scharz
Tio Hotes
Hoonevelt
Parker
Tun”Ble
Commissioner Parker
Hoosevelt
Rosesvelt
Beaton
Ike John Brown
London
Paria
Theodore Roosevelt
Colorado wreck sighted by travelers from Colorado Springs
Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas return from a ten days stay in Colorado Springs Denver and other Colorado points and report widespread damage from washouts near the line. They witnessed the Santa Fe freight wreck at Monument Hill where 23 cars plunged a trestle and four people died observing it from Rio Grande tracks. They note many similar trestles along the route and say an excursion train crossed just ten minutes before the fatal collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thomas
Springs
Denver
Colorado
Thomas
Trinidad
Santa Fe
Monumest
Rio Grande
Springe
Thomas Sys
Wesley Davis Returns Home After Disappearance
Wesley Davis, Rossville grain merchant who vanished after losing about 40000 in wheat speculation, returns to Rossville late in the period. He appears publicly, seeks to reach settlements with creditors, and plans a possible return to business near Topeka or Koenville with a friend funding the restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
Wesley Davis
Mc Davis
Davis
Topeka
Buel- Bess
Koenville
SINGLE TAXERS IN KANSAS OWNERS OF LAND CALLED OUT
W A T Wakefield writes from Lawrence to the State Journal urging Mr McLallin of the Advocate to note Kansas landholders who are tax advocates. He cites Dr McLallin remark that true single tax supporters do not own land and lists numerous Kansas real estate owners including Jerry Simpson C KR Hoffman W Beard Quincy A Giasz KT Snedicker Dr W Brooks Mrs Eva M Blackman Dr E T Shelley John W Baldwin Judge Nathan Cree Gov Lawling A A Ring FM P Donnelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
W. A. T. Wakefield
Lawrence
State Journal
Lr. McLallin
Advocate
Dr. McLallin
Mr. Wakefield
Jerry Simpani
C KR Hoffman
W. & Beard
Quincy A. Giasz
Snedicker
W. Brooks
Eva M. Blackman
E. T. Shelley
John W. Baldwin
Nathan Cree
Gov. Lawelling
A. A. Ring
FM. P. Donnelly
Ladies Buy Gasoline From Blue Tank Wagons Ad
An old newspaper ad urges women to choose Blue Tank Wagons Pennsylvania Oil and Gasoline for safety and quality. It claims no smoke no clogging burners and promotes family use. The ad also notes a Diving Science class meeting at 8 pm tonight at W. G Whittelsey’s residence corner Second and Madison and invites all to attend. Subscribe to the Journal for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
W. G Whittelsey
Corner Second
Madison
Building Permits Issued Since the Season Began
City departments report 91 building permits issued since the season began, detailing permits granted for new constructions and improvements. Officials note steady activity across residential and commercial projects with inspections ongoing.
Work of the Street Force and Sidewalk Controversy in Topeka
City sanitation praised while sidewalk disputes surface. Building permits issued since April include 31 040 total cost with 28 new buildings and 63 additions. Reports note alleged schemes to dodge sidewalk requirements and advocate brick walks as cheaper, longer lasting than wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Wilmarth
Ince
Charleon
Taylor Street
J. E. Maze
West Gordom Street
LS Weolverton
van Buren Street
A. Nordquist
Clay Street
Margaretta Strong
West Tenth Street
A. B Crilson
Morris Avenue
Mrs D. Erhart
North Quincy
Christopher & Young
Kansas Avenue
Third
Grading and Cleaning Streets Citywide Efforts
City street department reports minor work with grading, gutter cleaning, and small gangs active from Quincy to Adams on Third Street and Seventh Street area. Highth Street near railroad regraded, Eighth and Western regraded to stop flood water after new water pipes. South of Tenth and west of Hoerrison 200 feet under development charged to W. W. Man and Dr. Guibor as property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idewalx
Zoen
Orix Ia
Quincy
Adams
Third Street
Parkdale Isnader
Seventh Street
Madison
Highth Street
Eighth Street
Western Avenue
Tenth Street
Hoerrison
Topeka Sanitary Report: City Free From Contagion
The Topeka sanitary forces report only one measles case in the city at the Brooks home on Fourth and Liberty, a minor issue. Scarlet fever has been eliminated after fumigation of the Brooks residence, and overall sanitary conditions are described as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lucien Brooks
North Topeka
Fowler
Brooks
Fourth and
Liberty Stresta
Not a Bad Break Sidewalk Inspector Denies Condemnation
Sidewalk inspector Withers denies condemning sidewalks in front of Judge Elliott and Mrs Redden, claiming the original report was wrong and that only the council may condemn. The piece notes five sanitary police are busy issuing dog licenses, with few complaints and no police court cases yet this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayaan
Withers
Judge Elliott
Mra Redden
Council
Sanitary Police
Arrests at the Ferris Wheel In Newport Night Scene
Police took two into custody in Newport last night. Myrtle Newport, a white woman, was arrested for overly bold conduct toward strangers, and Lt. Thomas, described as a general solicitor, was also arrested. The pair previously married, but she later divorced. he now faces a charge of aiding her in a low capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Newport
Thomas
Newport
Topeka Snapshots of Local Happenings and Gossip
Topeka society items note a busy scene with events around the fire department, Santa Fe hospital, and local bands. County officials discuss court-house, bridge work, and furniture while races, fairs, and Labor Day plans unfold amid small town chatter and curious anecdotes from Topeka and nearby towns.
Unclear Item Pricing From OCR Fragment
OCR fragment shows quantities and prices but lacks complete context. It lists one dozen pints and quarts with prices and a gallon reference, but no full event, product, or seller details to form a coherent news item.
Picnic day crowds at Olympic and Vinewood parks
A description notes an immense crowd on the fourth with a typical picnic day, continuous vaudeville performances and races at Olympic Park, and a band concert plus minor attractions at Vinewood Park drawing a good crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Park
Vinewood Park
Curtis for Speaker In Topeka Campaign Kickoff
Judge Guthrie endorses Charles Curtis of Topeka as a rising political talent. Curtis opens campaign in Bootier county next Saturday with a major speech, praised for intelligence and crowd drawing power rivaling Ingalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie Lars I
Topeka
Congressmign
Charles Curtis
Bootier County
Curtis
Charley Curtis
John Guthrie
House
Kansas
Desperately Bold Prisoner Defies Judge in Police Court
In police court M. Tey, 24, white, was fined 50 dollars for disturbing Salvation Army meets Saturday night. Witnesses said he remained seated during prayer and taunted officers after being ordered to behave. The judge remarked on insolence and the defendant taunted him to double the fine. Also noted: J Bair began a bicycle trip from Topeka to Phillipsburg, plan to ride to Goodland and back via Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossville
Topeka
Axteen Milza
Giants
The
Athletic Association
Santa Fe
Y. M. CA
Colorado
California
Sissouri Pacific
Selkirk
Great Bend
Pueblo
Dodge City
la Junta
Court House
Wiggita
Leick County Cours
Ferry
M. Teyfor
Salvation Army
Army
Sli
Reat
Laylir
J.B. Bair
J. K. Bair
Rock Island
A. Phillipsburg
Goodland
Colorado Springs
Mr. Bair
Phillipsburg
Notice of dissolution of Clements and Chaffee partnership
Notice states the partnership Clements and Chaffee dissolved by mutual consent. Debts should be settled with D A Clements at 631 Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas. Dated Topeka Kansas July 22 1805. Business to continue at the old stand by D A Clements. Subscribe for the love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clements & Chaffee
D. A Clements
Kansae Avenue
Topeka
Kan
A Clements
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New York City
Eeoene
Topeea
J. W. Ripley
Jackeson-st
Atu
Enya
Sixth Street
Parsdale
Kansas City
Sants Fe Hospital
Mercury
Il Atia
Simon Green
Pan
Atchison
W. Trump
General Sully
Scott Kelsey
H. W. McAfee
Santa Fe Pan- Seager Department
Louas
Washington Post
Brush Electric Light
Oakland
Trades Assembly
Cr. Baldwin
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
Wichita
Florence Wickes
Pullman Car Company
Gladys Wallace Company
William F. Roehr
Leipzig
Germany
Topeka Gruhn
Hamilton Ball
Ira D. Muyhall
Spusars
Pires
Guarfield Park
Marseball
the Star Grocery
Curtis Bros
Boston
Vy Bor
Ose
Earth
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Tele
East Sixth St
Speaker
Taylor
Topeka Printing Company
East 7Th St
Knight Templar
Ball Tel
East 7Th St. Wl
Sharum
Avnue
Troup
Kansas Ave
Jovanat
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