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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1900

Page

6

Snap Shots At Home News In City Events

A jumble of local items notes meetings and performances. Mentions include A J Taylor and W D Gilbert with public service, a metal and wood contest, a recital at Washburn chapel, and a public talk by Rev D M Wisk. Labor questions and union activity appear alongside social notices and a construction update.

A. J. Taylor W. D. Gilbert Atchison Nelson Washburn Chapel Niles Bentien D. M. Wisk Rg Rigg Kansan Imaol

After the Druggists Prosecution in Probate Court

Chief of Police Stabt brought four druggists to probate court seeking revocation of liquor licenses. Ebjet Stahl alleges Charles W Kohl Keith Hazen AS Hatch and W F Lake sold liquor legally. Two witnesses testified they drank beer in Kohl's store. Judge Delman reserved judgment and ordered witnesses to testify voluntarily, all under contract with A W Gilmore detective agency.

Stabt Ebjet Stahl Charles W. Kohl Keith & Hazen AS. Hatch W. FP. Lake C. W. Sohl J A. Dennis J. Swim Kohl

Snow arrives late as Bureau warned three days afterfall

A record of light snowfall finally reached the area after a delay of three days, with temperatures plunging to seventeen degrees as harbingers of the wintry weather. The weather bureau notes the late onset but confirms the chilly conditions and accumulating snow.

Weather Bureau

Topeka Mayor Dismisses Council Clash Over Chief Stahl

Mayor Drew immediately reappointed Chief Stahl after the council refused to confirm him. Betts spoke against confirmation citing incompetence, residency questions, and mayoral overreach while noting robberies since Stahl’s appointment and urging a qualified replacement from Topeka’s ranks.

Police Stahl Ion Mayer Drews Nouor Drew Ed Cleft Stahl Count Ae Aguor Meyer Drew Stubl Stuverybody Bir Stall la Topeka Alan Ty Beety Drew Behl Conncll Womens Chritan Temperance Union Young Peop Good Citizenship Federation State Tem- Union Dwo Hundred Ramsey P.M. Stahl Pace Betts Pirot Bil Counel Buller Mills Dry Goods Co Keith Hazen Dr. J McClistock Metater T, BP Culley

Topeka Council Deliberates on Chief of Police Nominee

City officials and residents debate the appointment of Chief of Police candidate Stahl. Mayoral ally Miller urges support while opponents urge experience and local ties, citing Stahl's city unfamiliarity and past crime control limits. Debate underscores loyalty to governance, law enforcement expertise, and ward interests.

Miller Firat Stahl Str. Stahl Peewe Pater Che Mr. Mergen Topeka Stani Second Ward Elliott Drew Weber Chaney Stat Wan Stadt Sam Ginny Couneliman Warner Coupelimas Holdie Bic Reagan Tandini Cornelimas Hughes Stal Swend- Snntinger Warner

CY LELAND LOSS FIRE STARTED BY MICE AT DAWN

The Lyons house at 1615 Quincy Street owned by Northwestern Life Insurance Co and built by Nat R. Baker suffered about 2500 dollars in damage after a fire discovered at 6 30 this morning. It began in the attic and quickly spread to the upper part of the frame structure while the lower portion was saved. Firemen confined the blaze to the attic and roof. smoke and water damage will be substantial.

Cyrus Leland Quincy Street Nat R. Baker The Northwestern Life Insurance Company Misa Leland Beauquarters Ta- Hon No. 2 Ad Hose Company No. 2 Witmarth Company Noa Wen Wilmarth Leland

Market Report Shows Volatile Trading On December Day

In sequences of care and car market moves a Civicana toetpte and other models traded with mixed results. Opening figures and December prices fluctuated as bids and sales shifted before noon with some indicators rising while others edged down.

Fire engulfs Leland residence in attic blaze

Fire at the Leland home started in the northwest attic corner where household goods burned. Neighbors and family battled smoke and flames for an hour before chiefs regained control. Loss estimated around $2,500 with insurance status initially unclear.

White corn shipment details and payment note

A terse entry records a white corn shipment labeled No 2 with a payment amount 4084.60 and notes completion of the delivery. The fragment mentions an eyeing or inspection context and confirms the item as a corn lot.

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