City council refuses to pay indigent hospital bills
In Topeka a council vote declines paying Stormont and Salvation Army hospital bills for the injured and poor. Chief Ramsey notes police cannot detain unhelped indigent patients and warns that without county or city action, the police can no longer assist such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Humery
Stormont Hospital
Salvation Army Hospital
Mra. Thorpe
Ci J. Drew
Bis
Trump
Union Pacific
North Topeka
Jie
Ramsey
Salvation Army
Dr. Munn
Balvation Army Hospital
Dro Muna
Postum Coffee Used To Outsmart Visiters
A Kansas City reader recounts serving Postum Food Coffee to crest-fearing visitors instead of coffee. She notes their complaints, the preparation method, and claims Postum improved health from nervous illness to vigor. She concludes with a pledge to help others toward Postum freedom and mentions personal testimony and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cove
Troost Ave
Kansas City
City jail lacks hospital care for injured. calls for county plan
A colored man run over by a train lay hours at the depot and city jail before hospital care. Commissioners lament lack of county authorization and funds for hospital treatment, urging a clear plan for injured persons needing medical care and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hele
Butte
Bettle County
Cary
Welcome Home Twentieth Kansas Veterans at University Ceremony
Ex students of the University of Kansas welcomed back the members of the Twentieth Kansas, honored for their service in the Philippines. speeches by Dean Miller, Prof Hodder, and General Funston praised college men’ s impact and urged continued education as patriotism. University band and organ provided music in a ceremony highlighting university ties and leadership.
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Thwrence
Twenttieth Kansas
Kamsay University
University
Fred Funston
Topeka
Dean
G. JB. Penny
Miller
Secenty
Kan Sas University
Ite Cam—Paige
Philippines
F. St. Hodder
Department of American History
University of Kansas
Wilier
Metcalf
Guy Simpson
Company H
University Inc
Sherman A. Harvey
Com- Ding EB
Kansax
J. F. Hall
Gruss
W. Burdick
Law School
President Dewey Apologizes For Charleston Disaster
Admiral Dewey expressed remorse over the sinking of the Charleston and its crew. He stated he was very sorry for the loss and indicated duty and safety concerns compelled the ship’s loss happened off the coast, with wartime duties and the crew's welfare weighing on him.
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York
Aumiral Dewey
Charlestad
Charleston
Gurtwey
Treachards Coast
McKinley to Speak in Washington on Mount Vernon Day
Fragmentary report notes McKinley will address a gathering in Washington on Mount Vernon Day marked by plans for the one hundredth anniversary of a Masonite event and a death that will occur in relation to the observance.
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McKinley
Washin
Dresa
Mount Vernon
Rit
City Hall Building Overseer Dispute Ends With Engineer Named Director
City council reviewed 60 typewritten pages of building specifications for the new city hall. J C Holland pressed to supervise work without the city engineer, but mayor and officials affirmed that the engineer directs the project while Holland may watch and flag issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Holland
Tyes
Holland
Halland
Wine
Cy Chek Sanires
Birt
Grees
Turin
Hollainds
Bird
Milehe
Argineer
Mr. Mird
Iolland
Drew
Delidieg
Ander
Sahd
Fenat
City Proposes Edison Heating for New Auditorium
The city council discussed heating the new city building with Edison Company input at last night’s meeting. Edison superintendent CR Maunsell attended along with other representatives to address the project and cost outlook.
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Proposition of Edison Company
Edison Company
CR Maunsell
Endorsement for Ayers Hair Vigor by San Francisco user
Ann A Edwards of San Francisco Cal dated February 9 1899 praises Ayers Hair Vigor for long term satisfaction. She reports recommending it to many friends who also expressed perfect satisfaction with the product.
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Ayers
Ann. A. Edwards
San Francisco
Cal
Hair Vigor Promises Restored Color and Shine
Advertises Hair Vigor claiming users are highly satisfied and tell friends. Promises to repair short, thin, split, rough, or falling hair and restore dark rich color from years past.
Vigor benefits prompt warnings and a questionable deal
A terse notice urges writing the Doctor if all intended benefits from Vigor are not obtained. It claims the Doctor will sell you Just Be Tight Bing 2 do and will send you back on the Fequast 1 Address.
Heating Mains Upgrade Tied to City Building Costs
Edward Wilder and Joab Mulvane, principal stockholders, outline a plan to loop heating mains to reach the new city building. Estimated added costs include $2,400 for one extension and $4,000 for a complete loop, with a proposed city subsidy and long-term contract.
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Edward Wilder
Joab Mulvane
Maunsell
Sixth Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Katellis Avenue
Thacher
Eighth Avenue
New City Building
Quincy Street
Wilder
Willer Auld
Edison Company
Uile
New License Ordinance Sets Prices amid Debate at Council
The council passed a new license ordinance after tense debate over fees, including a disputed premium stamp levy. Betts and Roundtree clashed over reducing the stamp tax while merchants petitioned for lower license costs. The measure set varied annual fees for teamsters, express agents, brokers, wagons, and other license categories, with a $600 premium stamp concern and a $500 penalty for violations.
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Betts
Roundtree
Uiem
Chaney Sai
Teamsters’ Ups
Ely
Chaney
Benson
Mercantile
Empirement Agency
SYK Antiaan
Miavhins
Eueh
Iust
Electric Heat Company
Express Axenty
Jas Company
Water Company
Telegraph Company
Finchs
Flooring the Viaduct Delays Over Lumber Quality
City Engineer Wise has rejected most of the arriving lumber for the viaduct project due to nonconforming specifications. Jonathan Thomas, contractor for the lumber, defended the bid noting it followed different specs from those used to reject the material. The dispute centers on which standards apply as work to align the supply begins soon.
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Wise
Jonathen Thomas
Lumber quality questioned by council in urgent work call
Wise noted white pine contained sap and diverged from specs. The issue was referred to the building committee with instructions to inspect the lumber. Mayor Drew emphasized the urgency of completing the work.
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Wise
Drew
Union Labor Wins City Hall Work Hours Policy
The city council partially approves labor union demands for the new city hall project. The building committee recommends eight hours as a day’s work and asks contractors to employ local labor where feasible, aligning with union goals.
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Ciy Council
Labor Unions of
Peka
Building Committee
Jail Inmate Seeks Release Over Eye Disease
Frank Raynor, confined in the city prison, petitions the city court for release claiming a serious eye ailment would be worsened by serving a full 30 day sentence. He offers to pay a $350 fine and $75 costs. A physician’s certificate accompanies the petition warning further confinement could cause incurable blindness.
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Frank Raynor
Jal
Council debate on pardoning power and arrest history
Councilman Blossom moves to grant Haynor's request as City Attorney Bink notes pardoning power rests with the county. Mayor Drew questions repeated arrests and whether ven venal action is appropriate. Councilman Burgess discusses mayoral discretion before the motion ends.
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Blossom
Haynor
Bink
Drew
Grew
Gress
Burgess
Relic of the Civil War displayed in Dallas
At Camp Sterling Price headquarters a Civil War relic called the gunboat Quilt drew attention. Made by Mrs Hatter of Alabama to fund a gunboat, it was linked to the Confederate cruiser Alkmen and later donated to J J Hutchinson family. The quilt later toured towns and arrived near the Texas state fair exhibit after delays. Also a severe Newfoundland storm reports heavy snow and gales threatening ships with possible loss of life.
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Dallas
Tex
Camp
Sterling Price
Mra Hatter
Greenstoro
Alu
Aehtinie
Alabama
Alkhumi
Futlers
J. J. Hutchian
Greensboro
Alaines Compense Film
Wuctoneer
Newfoundland
Dewey as Godfather Sponsor for Child Born to Daughter of an Old Prisoner
A garbled report recounts Dewey becoming a sponsor for an infant named Peedi or similar, with fragmented text alleging connections to a prison figure. It mentions a courtroom or public event setting and references to names like John Yurski and Conrad Winake amid disjointed wartime and passenger train imagery.
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Prisad
Dane Jo
Pete
Wweiterfemil
Shaya
Peedi
Mikel
Prem Ee
Badiy
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Shamoken
John Yurski
Conrad Winake
Philadelphia
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GlenMinis City
Rexema
Tetley
Scaid
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