Salaries Reduced in City Council Meeting
The council amended the salary ordinance reducing city salaries including the clerk, treasurer, street commissioner, and fire marshal, saving about 4000 annually. Several claims and sidewalk and bridge issues were considered, with several votes recorded and the meeting adjourned to May 16. The power contract with Upper Dam was amended, cutting capacity to 500 HP and extending deadlines, saving the city about 4000 yearly. Judge Day noted the company would accept.
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St. Woledea
BF Dupary
Alacy
Hhved Frott Sas
Manila
Aroun
Siti Albee
Sih CO
Eneizwasy Savin
Saary
Hos Saye der Gabash
Anni
Sen
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Rollediree
Fulton
Tai
Hawking
Bradford
Tis
Ayes
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Drew
Riliott
Patton
Roundtree
Nuya
Vatteron
Stevast
Stephenson
Skinner
Burgess
Bird
Olit
National Conferenceaf Charities and Corrections
Foun L Cowee
Sirtat
Western Avenué
Gallilon
Patil Es-Police
Henry Steele
ex-Lai
Hia
Columbus Goosey
Kansas Avenue
Second Street
Hills
Lockwood
Committee of Ways and Means
Joshua Martin
Buchanan
Nineteenth Streets
Taina
Danner
Lincoln Rem
Thirteenth
Fourteenth
FH. Holt
Brooks Avenue
Woodward Avenue
Eleventh Street
James Phillips
City Board of Education
W. G. Tandy
Parkhurst House
George W. Parkhurst
Fourteenth and
Chandler Streets
Vanderpool
Euclid Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Priest
Committee On
Branuer Street
Shonganucge
City Electric Light Department
Fire Department
Fifth Wards
Ways and
Fred Roundtree
Kangas Svenue
Eighth Street
Fifth Ward
Kanas Avenue
Highth Street
Third Ward
Ity
Tillotson
Econodc
Judge Day
Fellows
United States
Indian Department
Wilde released on bail in Oscar Wilde case
Lespes May 7 Oscar Wilde was released on bail after a personal bond of 12500 and two sureties of 6250 each. Bondsman Rev Stewart Headlam, Cambridge graduate, Hyde Park Gate, said he supported Wilde to aid the public in seeing him stand trial. The text mentions cheap baking powder ads amid the report.
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Lespes
Oscar Wilde
Lord Douglas
Hawick
Marquis of Queensberry
Stewart Headlam
Cambridge University
Hyde Park Gate
Wilde
Dr. Price
Did Not Back Down Reverend Rhodes Attacks Morrill
North Ottawa pastor Reverend L M Rhodes, a Morrill supporter, used a sermon to condemn Governor Morrill’s stance on prohibition. Republican leaders criticized him the next day, but Rhodes defended his right to speak. He recalled a letter from Major Morrill promising to enforce all laws if elected, and stated the prohibitory law remained in force.
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F. Rhodes
Morrill
L. M Rhodes
Methodist Church
Ottawa
Jast State
Mr. Rhodes
Rhodes
Major Morrill
Cher Wilkerson
Amsa
Journal
Lucky Tran
Charley Curtis
National Guard
John Martins Trip Ex Senator Went West to Build a Railroad
Ex senator John Martin travels west to pursue railroad development, seeking capital and land grants. Report notes his plan to unite distant regions with rail lines, leveraging political connections for support and funding.
Railroad plan eyed for Salt Lake City to Nogales corridor
Ex Senator John Martin leads a San Francisco Salt Lake capital coalition proposing a new railroad from Salt Lake City southward crossing the Little Colorado river near Lee's Ferry and proceeding to Flagstaff then toward the Hudson Reservoir and Canal Co diversion dam before connecting with a San Diego line. The Central Arizona line reports fifteen miles laid with twenty more graded, and locals along the route show interest in the scheme. A final note adds a culinary aside about Dr Price's Baking Powder biscuits.
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Salt Lake City
United States
John Martin
Topeka
California
Martin
Hudson Reservoir and Canal Company
Arizona
San Francisco
Col. Wells Hendershot
Arizona Central Railway
HI Wiley
San
Flagstaff
Salt
Verde
Nogales
Colorado River
Yuma
San Diego
Central Arizona Company
Hudson Canal Company
Sousa to headline Grand with band next Friday evening
Sou 'sa's Band, led by John Philip Sousa the "March King," visits the Grand opera house next Friday evening with Miss Marie Barnard soprano and Miss Currie Dake violinist. Matinee prices 25 50 75 cents. seating chart opens Wednesday morning. advance pricing unchanged for frat poor. Also a farce comedy Pat Rooney's family in Lord Rooney Saturday night with singing and dancing specials.
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John Philip Sousa
Grand Opera House
Bath
Marie Barnard
Currie Dake
Pat Rooney
Lord Rooney
Topeka
Kansas crops show improvement after rainfall boosted growth
The crop bulletin reports better conditions across Kansas with fair rains in most areas. Eastern counties saw above normal temperatures but good growth aided by the rain, especially in McPherson, Reno, Harvey, Sedgwick, and Cowley. Wheat prospects vary by county while corn germination lags in dry soil and grass and stock respond to recent moisture.
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Ausysas Weather Service
McPhérson
Reno
Harvey
Sedewick
Cowley
Atchison
Leavenworth
Douglas
Johnson
Franklin
Orne
Uffey
Nevelo
Crawford
Osage
Wilson
McPherson
17 Will Be Pleasant Weather Report and Sullivan Election
Pleasant weather expected with little temperature change after showers across several states. Mr Jennings predicts dry conditions today and tomorrow as barometric readings vary regionally. Democrats sweep Sullivan Indiana local race with record turnout for clerk, treasurer, marshal and two trustees.
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Weatherman Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Dakotas
Nebraska
Kansas
Montana
Ohio Valley
Colorado
New Mexico
Sullivan
Sentivas
Ind
Lane County Bonds May Not Become State Property
Lane county bonds bought at par by the state school fund commission may not become state property as Auditor George E. Cole will not register them if the county's indebtedness exceeds 10 percent of assessed valuation. He has not yet reviewed legality but will investigate when presented. The state treasurer would only pay if registered. The article also lists local notices and brief Topeka items such as events, sightings, and community notes.
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Lane
Honda
Lane County
State School Fund
ToaState JeuxNat
George E. Cole
Cole
School Fund Commission
Lanes County
Stanley
Ettlinger
Quincy Street
Ninth
Peck
Topeka
Gymnasta
Circus
Keeley League
Crawford Brothers
Kansas
Hausa City
James H. Canfield
Joan MacDonald
Union Pacific
S. Marys
F. Davis
Shanghai
China
George B. Palmer
England
B Betts
Kansas City
Santa Fe
City Board of Education
Harrison Street
Ben Jordan
Solidiers
Leavenworth
Dad Griffith
Madison Sire St
W. E. Rossington
Gen R Peck
St Paul
Wells Fargo Express Company
United States
Board of Education
Werner Book Company
McGuffey
Beggs German Salve Promoted for Piles and Cures
Beggs German Salve touted as a Reston pile ointment with promised cures and positive guarantees. Sample boxes available. sold by all druggists.
Topeka cider causes arrests under strong alcohol claim
A Topeka report details a potent cider blamed for intoxication amid prohibitory law enforcement. Chemical analysis by Washburn College shows 7 to 12 percent alcohol, higher than beer, sparking warrants for four sellers and prompting officials to act.
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Topeka
Wilkerson
Lovewell
Washburn
C. Curtis
Gardiner Erreeted E Philbert
Kansas Avenue
Warrente
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Lee Jones
Sousa
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M. O'Donnell
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Medical College
O'Donnell
The
State University
Ph. G
W. Drew
Minnesota
East 6Th Street
Telepa
Po UK
Sts
Moeser Ice Manufacturing Co
Harrison and Belt “Taianbars
Fiaci
Amet and Po
C. Havrenmax
Katy
Hamilton Hall
Thoreday
Kolla
K. P. Hall
Gaylord & Barcley, Tailors
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