Topeka Franchises Question Frays City Rail Battle
The Vinwood line seeks a right of way on Fifth Street amid debate over a full citywide franchise. Citizens of East Fifth Street protest unpaved streets while Downtown Topeka faces rail policy, with critics warning of public and private costs and risk to urban growth.
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Vinend Tabway Company
Anny
Topeka
Beyond
Topeka Wie Two Fines, For Tencks On the Same and Pardllel Stresty
Whitesale
Bionday
Firth Street
Fifth Street
Wear Inc
Vinewood Company
Yalunbie Feuuehises Tt
Fragmentary political dialogue on party unity
The text presents a garbled debate about party unity and the prospects of the Democracy and Republicans. It hints at factional strength, a potential eastern consolidation, and the possibility of mounting a presidential race, but remains unclear and fragmentary.
Intense Rivalry Grips Chicago Stadium Crowd
A large partisan crowd jammed gates and stands as Western faced a major opponent. Traffic chaos and noise filled the stadium while coaching parties struggled to manage the surging attendees.
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Chicago
Owe Yeni
Ie Hi
Hay Memorial Service at Simsbury for Adelbert Hay
A New England service at Simsbury Conn marked the Hay Memorial honoring Adelbert Stone Hay late US consul at Pretoria His death resulted from an accident at New Haven The ceremony was attended by Shusbury and local figures with Rev Dr Hiram C Layden delivering the principal address The memorial page notes its promotion on the seventh anniversary of its birth and describes the chapel and setting.
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Hiram Clayden
Cleveland
Simsbury
Linemen Strike After Bell Company Refuses Wage Scale
Linemen from Elatieen employes zine and pole mei of the Well Telephone company walkout demanding a wage scale of 23 cents per day and a one hour reduction in daily hours. Two non-union apprentices remain at work while other Bell units already adopt a nine hour, higher pay scale, including overtime and holiday pay.
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Elatieen
Zine and
Pole Mei
Well Telephone Company
Athucke
Bombay
Bell Company
Finemen’s Union
No 226
Bell and Srident Telephone
Bdjeon Company
Vinewood
Emison
Woikers
Hinemen Forday
Ani Tisy
Sixth
Jackson Streets
Back to Prison for Alfred Denham Paroled Man
Alfred Denham, a penitentiary convict once paroled by Gov. Stanley, faces return to prison after a violent incident in Atchison. He shot at Mrs. Charles Godan and wounded a man, leading to murder charges in a convoluted past involving abuse, disinheritance, and multiple attempts at parole. The case highlights the fragility of parole terms and a push to expand hospital beds in Stormont.
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Alfred Denham
Stanley
Atchison
Humber
Denham
Charles Godan
Ste
America
Wilcox
Gta
Tie
Sues Doster
Distriit Benc
McPherson County
Hoyal Matthews
Wenham
G. F. Gratian
Hin
Wien
Sinisa
Cher
Cme
John Snask
Eugene Waleh
Farilea
Gov. Staaler
Teshum
Sol
Inime
Local sports and community notices from Topeka region
Local items report West Side football defeating Harrison by a score of to one. The Chaldean club meets Mrs. T. Macen on Monday afternoon at 2 20 Bleak. Various church and civic notices describe meetings, sermons, and absent friends. The Lifonh ita and Jett school football games featured a 70 yard run by Willem Leland.
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Syn
Grace Book
Topeka
West Site
Harrison
Macen
Ruchinen Street
Afernoon
Zoedifum
Ate
Thurman
Sixth Street
Chicago
National Association of Dancing
Mitera
Zonn Hiltinov
Tas
Atplistien
Peettan
Court Horse Ganttor
Lifonh
Ita
Jett
Washburn Feld
Willem Leland
Cyrwe Leland
J. Mages
Strat Congregation
Ministerial Union
Ymca
West
Supreme Powe
M. D. Henderson
Washington, D.C
Amore
Frente
Columbus
Mt Vernon
Newark
Granville
Ohio
Tenderton
Atudente
Denison
Harber
Babess Forpur
Ena M. Harber
Emery
Foot
Beis
Resignation of Charles Collis Shakes Local Stock Board
In Cherokee county stock inspector Charles Collis resigns stirring speculation about his future with the five stock sanitary commission. Fred Cowley and Colling have clashed politically for some time, amid talk Collis seeks the secretary post and Gov Stantin’s private secretary ties. Observers note Cowley may back a candidate for the legislature. the county awaits election results to see the outcome.
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Charles Collis
Collins Ives
Cherokee County
Fred Cowley
Five Stock Sanitary Commission
Colling Haveeen
Collins
Five Stock Commission
Galena
Stantin
Counly
Ford
Cowley
Why He Is for Reeder
Seward A. Jones editor of the Letolt Call in Heiott spoke in Topeka about backing Congress candidate Reeder over C M Cole. He said Reeder is best equipped to represent the Sixth district and predicted a 1000 vote majority, adding he would support other faction nominees but chose to do right by endorsing Reeder.
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Seward A. Jones
Heiott
Jthe Letolt
Topeka
Reeder
C. M. Cole
Mr. Jones
Distriet
Ara
Reedr
Tam
Deaths and Funerals in City Details Missing
Fragmented notice reports a death of GW Marauin, brother-in-law of Joseph Crater and Af Joseph McCrary, with mention of leaves and family mourners. Funeral arrangements unclear, some station names and prices appear garbled.
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Marauin
Windaw
Joseph Crater
Jomeph McCrary
East Alen
Jonenitatom
Lanee
Ata
Ten Year Old Harold Parr Shines In Strenuous Campaign
A fall auditorium gathering of Independents remembers Harold J. Parr, a ten year old boy who energized the meeting with singing and encores. He performed at multiple locations including Kansas Avenue and Wanamaker, praised as a strenuous campaigner by attendees and poet Capt. J. C. Waters, despite garbled lines about settlers and creeks.
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Harold Parr
Harold J. Parr
Thoge
Harold Parr Ie
Slinlog
Parrig
Kapsas Avenue
Wanamaker
Aing
J.C. Waters
Capt. Waters
Nk Foto
Fatally Injured Santa Fe Worker Hit by Passenger Train
Stephen Bauer a stationary fireman in the Santa Fe water service was struck and run over by a westbound Santa Fe passenger train near the main line and Second Street viaduct. He died at the company hospital where his condition was reported as dying. Bauer, 20, was a long-time employee and member of the Gad Fellows lodge. Engineer Samuel Wise stopped the tram after the accident. The train was under Centimeter HL control and the incident occurred on a Sunday evening near the old church factory site.
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Stephen Bauer
Santa Fe Water Service
Santa Fe
Iere
Tele
Baudr
Adaine
Som 43
Samuel Wise
Bauer Ia
bin Roother
Sinter
William Tranteal
Frei Bn
Heraeber
Gad Fellows Lodge
Marshall
George IM Bte~Briat
Ptareh
Campaign Meetings Roil Shawnee County Ahead of Election
In Shawnee County a flurry of campaign events gears toward election day with Republican and Democratic organizers planning rallies at the Auditorium and various schoolhouses. Speakers include J. K. Hudson, A. Stebbins, Judge John Martin, Dr. B. G. Stewart, and J. H. Foutch for Republicans, while Democrats feature David Goermyer and others at topeka clubs and venues. Street meetings and neighborhood addresses are scheduled across North Topeka, Quinton Heights, Lukens Pera House, and other spots as the final push intensifies.
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Shawnee County
Feneth
J. K. Hudson
Bill Ide
A. Stebblis
John Martin
BG. Stewart
J. H. Foucht
Rev
Kansas Avenas
Blair
W. E. Atchison
Lukent Opera House
North Topeka
Quinton Heights
ES. Hotchkind EL i Milley
Tilks
J. C. Schenck
L. St Fenwell
Hovsville
Jackson
J. K. Hurlson
J W. Gleed
H. Allen
Rowville
Hilandmer
M. 1. Field
Awburn
Wakarom Tul
Bain
Wil Wive
Tndependentetate
Kankee Avenue
Imgeest
Cavery
Richland
J. J. Schenck
Woo
Atchivon
Fence of Justice and County Authority in Kansas Ruling
The Kansas Supreme Court opinion applies to Shawnee County, asserting a county attorney must swear to uphold the U S Constitution and state laws before taking office. It warns officials cannot abandon duties under community sentiment and stresses enforcement of criminal statutes as essential to public protection and orderly society.
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Shawnee
Deatiet
Arteeney Jen Foster
Offien
Kanead Supreme Court
Offier
United Statin Spuewmne
Kunis Court
Kannan Supreme Court
Sisom
United States
Kansas
Phe
Ids
Church Notes and Services Across Town
Community church notices list sermons and topics fromHeboot It Christian M M to First United church including sermon subjects The Testimony Consistent Vote Gift and various league services Recent events cover Sunday schools missionary meetings and youth programs with dates and locations across Parkdale Oakland and nearby streets. notices reference pastors Chas Wondburn Lewd Scott John White and Rev C S Morrow among others with times from 9:35 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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LCI
Chas
Wondburn
Philp
Scott
Daughter's Condition Improves After Treatment Claims
A bank cashier in Washington recounts his daughter’s troubling case dated October 17 to November 1. He states no medical or religious instruction was given by the family while denying sensational reports, noting she is steadily improving under care and that press claims have been vastly exaggerated.
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Washington
First National Bank of Chien
Iss Hoge
Chicago
Christian Science Church
Hoge
Louise
Eine
Rilen B. Lingoott
Ellen Brown Linsentt
Burt to Serve as General Manager of Union Pacific
Horace G Burt will take on the duties of general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad in addition to his current role as president. The announcement was posted at headquarters and sent as a special chronicle item. Tickets for the Rock Island System to Kansas City and return are on sale November 4 with a limit for return the same day. The piece also notes a local event titled Ghosts Walk on Sunday evening with admission 20 cents.
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Burt
U. P. Chicago
Nev
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Praiiene
Notics
Sa57
Chronicle
Omaha
Election Returns Set for Next Tuesday Night
Arrangements have been made with telegraph companies to deliver election returns next Tuesday night. Loops will run into Republican headquarters Democratic head- quarters the Kirk club and the hall of the Democratic Party headquarters at 20 Canal Avenue. Copies of the returns are to be furnished to a number of the officials.
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Republcan
Card of Thanks for Comfort During Bereavement
We express sincere thanks to friends for their deeds and sympathy in the death of our husband and Heather Mrs Clara Ef Lyon. Sincere appreciation from the Lyon family. Kansas City and return rail fare mentioned, with Rock Island System. Tickets return November.
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Hushend
Heather
Clara EF. Lyon
Pus
Berder
Stas NP
Pisset
LYON
North Topeka Notes and Local Events
North Topeka items include visits from George Horning of Grantville and Eugeny Hreiste of Oklahoma, with a month near Topeka. Local families welcome newborns and social visitors while church services announce morning prayers and Holy Communion. A Democratic meeting and pension dinner are noted, along with a state carrier’s return from a trip to Washington and Albany.
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George Horning
Grantville
Eugeny Hreiste
Oklahoma
Topeka
Triana
Forbes
Lou
Vale
Kathir
George Weger
East Lakrent Street
Dun Horn
Mre
M. A. Schemerhorn
Hoyt
Migs Jonsin Myers
Liver
A. Stavety
Sochas
Hull
Rochester School
Sulla Tee
Wiley
Vielting Lerwon
J. A. Chew
Minnie Whitehead
Okina
Litiens’ Opera House
Lewis
Washingtta
Johnstown
Albany
Nannie Phillips
Couneil Grove
J. Courtney
Wallace
Jeriden
Taggast
Mise Stargaart Myers
North Tipeka
Pantor
J. Fuih
Svete
Tawrent and
Hartison
Huttutreen
Fermer
Tyre the Merchant City sermon series fourth
The fourth in the sermon series Fulfilled Prophecies discusses Tyre the Merchant City. Social notices mention J B Watts announcing their daughter Airdie’s engagement to Harry Kirk Sharp, with a November 26 wedding planned in Springfield Missouri.
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Tyre
J.B. Watts
Airdie
Harry Kirk Sharp
Springfield
Rt. A. Wallace
Li E H. Strickier
CA. Starke
Houstan
Houston
Tex
Hert
Kate Ean Avenue
M. EB
J. A Stavely
Talmage Atkinson
J. T Purvie
Ehelburn
Ind
Wermuyther
Mea Sto
J. Fk Stone
Ferme
Wil
Mra
Ohert Smith
Washturn Place
North Topetn
Jeaterday
San Prencigen
Cal
Sinith
Am Tutello
Col
Lelah McAtesauth
Julie Larimer
Helen Haynen
jHazel Hames
Jeannette Wotsolt
Grace Lukens
Missuth Moreen
Mise Permalin
Tiucent
van Buren
Buren
Peueree Else
Mabel Skinner
Julia Larimer
Loleh McAfee_ x
Piellle Lee
Cora
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Edward Withame
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de van Boren
Mata
Ernie Tye
Charlies Collings
Seward Jones
Kansas City
Fock Island System
Seee Aan Pee Ae
Hurtett's
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Cuties OF FE
Supreme Court
Church Notes
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Rey Koya
Saino
P.m
Jay Re Chet
Cunlae League
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Armdale
Letteraon
Atreot
Jacke
Philip Wengeoeb
KS. Patdook
Pe Gerar
Dean
Preach
Lord's Upper Imasedietely
Tole Dius
Take Street Mission
Bains Laure Taster
Parkdale M. E. Church
Sabbeth
Uchontnesck
Junioe League Cottage
Ald
W. J. Mitchell
Lake Atlovt
Poston
C. S. Morrow
Missionary Union of
Ub Gelick
Morales White Etmelems
Firat Chinetian
Evonie Betwien
Charlee A. Yack
Bible Echeo
M. “Ecker
Pauniorn
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Oakland
Lewama
Erary
Kieventh
Morris Streets
Ator
Epworth League
Second Tifted Presbyterian
Fillmore
Huntoon Streets
John White
John
Abram
Fist Church of Christ
Cor
Huntoon
Polkatreeta
Tialam
Young Womah
McParland
Ralph Connor
Dichkinson
Kanass City
Rock Inland
Wale
Iba
Rock Island
Will Nake
Iowa
Randall
Dunlap
Fee
Kedol
Bo, DeMoss
L. M. Peswell
Demoss & Penwell
Quincy St
Capitol Building
W. Hopkins
W. St. Hopkins
Hopkins & Son
Norrison St
New York
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