Emery presses new paving material bid in Topeka council
Topeka council hears W P Emery describe a straw based vulcanized paper paving material. He pitches it for sidewalks and street blocks, claiming durability and resistance to weather, while opponents fear ordinance limits and legal feasibility. Discussion covers bids, factory plans, and whether to proceed or wait for investigations before contracting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Emery
Topeka
Pulton
Emery
Mr. Emery
Mr. Stephenson
Bayer Righto
Cougelimas Billett
Emory Tay
Emerr
Parvett Jue
Stephenton
Burcess
Ordanace Licensing Horses and Court Furniture Debate
The council passed a horse clipping license ordinance after amendments set license fees between five and twenty dollars per machine and hours. Debate on appallete court furniture followed with estimates and costs to be covered by the city and county per law.
Gordon Shuts His Eyes In Rogues Gallery Photo
A newspaper item notes Gordon appears with eyes closed in a Rogues Gallery photograph. The text mentions Sheri Kepley delaying travel to Oakland for a description and a clearer image. No further details or context are provided in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galle
Sheri Kepley
Seral Deye
Oakland
Cal
Gordon
Local Notices and Advertisements From Topeka Area
Skaters transfer deeds in the register of deeds showing various land trades including 1481-1001 acres for 850 and 1 000 dollar sums. Dr McLean to lecture on The Mistakes of Ingersoll at Grand Opera House March 22 with admission 25 cents. Rubber and celluloid materials advertised with price and address 882 North Kansas Ave Topeka. Kellam's Book Store lists Mitchael lecture tickets and Hamilton band performance notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hegister of Deeds Omtoe
Wausranstr Deeva
John N. Dalby
Robinson
Topeka Avenue
Park
Joesph Burgess
Larkin
Campbell
Samuel Hanks
Amelia McCormick
Townable I
Mortoauss
William W. Garvin
Shanese Fire Insurance Company
Jules Gaudion
Frank 5. Thomas
Dr. McLean
Ingersell
Grand Opera House
Tegersvn
McLean
Ned
London Times
Lyon & Reynolds
Besset Wweth
North
Kaneas Avenue
Topekm
Tickwin
Appointments for Northeast Kansas Conference Clergy
The Northeast Kansas Conference announced district by district pastor assignments after sessions in Atchison and Junction City. Key names include J. A. Motter and W. H. Underwood as presiding elders, with numerous appointments across Atchison, Junction City, Lawrence, Topeka, and surrounding towns. The list designates churches, circuits, and supplied ministers, noting final lines about the annual schooling and gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
Leonacdville
Jona Trezise
Lins
Y. C. Hanson
Morganvil
Milford
A. J. Day
EE Mollar
Parkerville
J. E Zabrickley Skiddy
Carrolion
J. M. Sexton
Talmage
Washington
D. M. Bowmas; Wakefield, & D. Viocest: White City, G. Harned; Wilsey
J. P
Sas City
W. H. Zimmerman
W. H. Turnese
Baldwin Circuit
SE Pendleton
de Seto
John Endacou
Enders
D L. McCreary
Gardner
James Lawrence
Glenwood
H. B. Creel
Kansas City
Fliat Church
J.A. Hubenger
Central Church
S. E Betts
Kansas Ui
London Deigns
Charles Minear
Highland Park
Eaward Locke
Kaness City
Wushinetoo Svenue
J. W. Alderman
Lawrence
J. W. Summervill
Lawrence Centenary
LG Biggs
Leavenworth
E. Randall
Michigan
Thuret
A. €. Rawloon
Warner
McLou
Meriden
Jitchcock
Osi Ciny
Iltipeitecae
Ww. Mitchelly
G. W. Braden
Pomona
A A. Smt
Richland
3. P Jacobs
Scranton
Topeka
Kansas
Avenus
T. E Chandler
Lowman Hillely Hi
D. Rice
Martin
A. Staveley
Oakland
W. E. Pa
Parkdale
Charles Ather
Walnut Grove
Case of Col Jeltz Continued Until Tuesday in Police Court
The case against Col F L Jeltz of the Ledger charged with insulting a married woman on the street was continued in police court until next Tuesday. The editor had an array of legalists sent to awe, with Judge Perry presiding. He claims he has funds to fight the case and may call more attorneys to the stand. Death of Mrs F D Tomson noted in Shawnee County. Mrs Tomson died at her home. memorials highlight her public school teaching career and marriage to Frank D Dover. Funeral services held March 11 at the Congregational church. The Chromatic harp, the only one in existence, to be played by Madame Roche at the Amphion Club concert Thursday evening. exhibition Thursday afternoon at Kiratall Piano Co. ads mention Anheuser Busch’s Matt Nilrine product and grocery safety notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
F. D. Tomson
Mra Tomson
Shawnee County
Ag Ardelle B. Aldrich
Wackorusa
Kansas
Man Dover
Frank D. Dover
Manheltine
Dover
Joto Phat
Madame Roche
Amphlon Club
Thurestay
Kiratall
Kansas Avenue
Register of Deeds
P. A. Howe
Mess Avenue
M. E. Church
A. L. Voorhis
Auburndale
R. M. Foster
Oskalooss
Creone
Kioses Avenue
Christianzechurch
Harrison Street
Hazen Bes
Peropis
Clauds Stanley
State Superintendent of Instruction
Texas
Navils
Nevels
Kanses
Gevil
Leavaeworth
Atobigon
Topeke
Bulli
John Coyne
Court House
Alles Bell Thompson
Abbie C. Burge
Topske
Election Fraud Claims Drive Ballot Ruling in Fifth Ward
The Republican City Central Committee threw out 126 marked ballots from the Fifth ward precinct two amid claims of aid linked tampering. Candidates Barton Faxon Hope and Burton faced shifts as the committee ruled to discard marked tickets amid calls for a recount. Names of central committee members and ward delegates followed the ruling.
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Bowie Brope
City Central
Republican City Central
Fifth Ward
Eamne
George W. Craig
Iden- Hcation
Book
Mietkud
Albert Burton
H. Paxon
Omae
H. Chiles
Vickers
Denala Hope
Dennis
Hope
Burton
Mr. Barton
Hunjate
Nesir
Barton
Nome
Ion
Elect Road
Hongate
George W. Crane
Foster
George Elliott
George Gerberick
C.E. Purviance
W. 5
Eastman
Central
Albert Barton
R. H. Faxon
Dean
Ed Keith
W. Fowler
Th Central Committee
A. J. Kane
W. EB. Stewar
W. B. Eastmag
James Jorman
Jeroy Currier
K. Withers
J. B. McKinney
Henry Scales
George H. Elliots
D. C. Naylor
A. Quintos
Rufus Knot
John Putmas
Porviance
Fourth Ward
Otis Hungate
T. E B. Poucds
Frank Foster
George Smith
Snd
Siles Rain
G. W. Fowler
Dennis Hope
Crazy man with a club threatens wife and son
Charles White an African American barber on Fourth street near the Throop hotel allegedly went to his wife’s home on lower Kansas square and swore he would kill her and his stepson. Police removed him to his shop. He was arrested and to have a sanity hearing later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
Fourth Street
Throop
bin Wife
Kansas
Hebed
Cin
White
Henry White
Wood
Spring arrives as town mulls courts and real estate moves
Local items report a springlike mood with court activity and property transfers. Sixteen chattel mortgages were filed, William Navils clarified as Nevels, and Kanses leads again noted. Daily life scenes include photo studios, church preparations, and a new night photography method using electric light.
Silver Party Convention Slated In Topeka July 16
The Bi metallic League announces a convention in Topeka on July 16 to launch a silver party or pursue related steps. The executive committee met last night and elected central committee members including A C Shinn as chairman W P Tomlinson as secretary treasurer E Harrington from Hiawatha and district members from Linn Wilson Greenwood Riley Ellis and Ellis counties among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Himetaliic League
Bimetallic League
A.C Shinn
W. P. Tomlinson
E. Harrington
Hiawatha
H. P. Clay
Linn County
Jefferson Hudson
Wilson County
A. Martin
Greenwood County
L. R. Elliott
Riley County
A. D. Guikeson
Ellis County
A. Garech
Leve
Albert Griffin
Jokes and Ironies in a Dusk Parade of Faces
A Chicago Tribune fragment contrasts a practical joker and an inoffensive citizen in a dusk encounter that ends with a comic moral about intent and laughter. It shifts to a dime museum auction with mummies and an inept auctioneer. Various brief vignettes follow from Washington Star to Cincinnati Enquirer and Detroit Tribune, ending with a laundry ad.
Munyon’s Rheumatic Cure Promises Quick Relief
Munyon's Rheumatic Cure is advertised as a powerful tonic for the weak and debilitated. It claims to cure acute or muscular rheumatism with few doses and offers a general “permanent cure” for stiffness back pain and joint aches. Also promoted are Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure and other remedies with prices and a promise of free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at Arch Street, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Muno
Arch Street
Philadsiphils
Interest From the Nuri Bite of the Rice
North Topeka notes interest from the Nuri Bite of the Rice. Mrs H J Brown of North Topeka waves for California tomorrow. M8 Ew, who failed in the platting business there, moved to Min south. Mr and Mrs M Sherburor of West Gordon sire are the parents of an eleven pound boy. Rev Mr Glendeoning urged to accept a charge at Des Moines, he refused. Burglar in Gollisi's store jumped through plate glass. police comment on the incident. A. J. Kane Co drug store safe. Local merchants advertise wagons, tops, syrups, groceries, wholesale fruits, and coal prices. Policeman J. Cwee credited with attempts to stop burglar. Riverside coal prices listed and coal delivery advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Vailand
Chicago
H. J. Brown
Orth
den Moines
Gollisi
A. J. Kane & Co
Kunans
Son
West
Laurent Street
Nomis Topeka
J. H. Helfers
North
Kansas Avenue
A. J. Proudit
Kansas
J. Cwee
Beni
Sandey
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Stephenson
Judiciary Committee
Sun Vapor Light Company
Oe Oeto
Felton
Bradford
Sn Vapor Company
Brevane
Pelsa
Steven
Wodge McPerigod
N.C. MecFarland
Franklin House
Abretam Bergin J
Thirteenth Street
Harrison
Topaka 6
Barnes
Dow
Cominities
J. A. Dargue
Third Street
Fillmore
Sllde
Laotiig
Ramser
Firat
Stevens
Huntoon Park
Twelfth, Harrison and Hustoon Streets
Roundtree
Wanhington Street
Tenth and
Fiftteenth Streets
Carsion
Stedford
Stephenso
Witt Culp
Stepbenson
Sir
Fulton
Carrie Skinner
Nesaree
Drew
Rae Wayne Electrical Company
Appellate Court
Cit
Almas Bradford
Pepatass
Ante
His
Alina
America
Iréland
Sloane
M. E. Appointments
Sulit
UOL
Jeltz
Anhenser-Busch
Matt Nulrine
Arusc
11Th Ward
Man
Pennsylvania
Torexa Coax Co
Esusas Avenus
Silver Party Convention
Jake
John
Grant Scote
Noxals
Chicago ‘Tribune
Cincinnat
Enquirer
Ethel—Pred
Papal Papa
Faxon
Livingstone
Mon
Somerville Journal
Taball
Detroit Tribune
Pearlose Steam Laundry
North Topeka
Riverside
Torna Coal Co
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