Spotter Allegations Sweep Sante Fe Investigations
Reports claim intercity commerce commission officials hired a spotter to induce shippers to breach rules and seek rebates. J A Ownbey, connected to John G. Taylor, allegedly traveled Texas and the West posing as a Texas cattle whipper and tourist agent to gather evidence against Santa Fe officials and other Western railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sante Fe Borates
Intersite Commerce Commission
John G. Taylor
Lnterfite Commerce Commission
Chicago
J. A. Ownbey
Oflere
Pan
I Pass
Texas
Sante Fe
Jost
Iqwrina
Ratiradda
Jules Iscariot
Jules Iscariot Chat Gas Ai Net Live In Lis
Hayes
Judas
Chicago Tribune
Owenbey
J. A Owobey
Interstate Commission
Ute Interstate Commerce Cou
John Th. Taylor
Federal Grand Jury
Ieinhart Sod Tretie
Hanley
Sante Pe
Amt
Prominugta Hippera
Taylor
Relotart
Tite Aethen
S Ie
Lomac Ownbey
Judges of Oratory Contest Reflect Local Talent
A fragmented list of judges and alternates for a historical oratory contest appears, naming officials such as Judge Stillwell and Prof Olin, with numerous city and college affiliations including Abilene, Manhattan, Wichita, and Olathe. The text enumerates delivery and thought/impromptu evaluation, plus special alternates and associate judges from multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwell
Ilotte
Dudged
MeCleverty
Fitcott
TJ Dewey
Abilene
Prof Olin
Manhattan
Sapo
Jetended
Hichardson
Wichita
P_ EL Vassar
Ranane Ulty
Mos J. CL Girey
Au.ene
Thigiyson
Burlingame
O. Pickering
Otnthe
Ed Mock
Marlon
Chaos Mitchell
Ramaas City
Sos
J. Howard
Willan Warner
Kansas City
Moe
Seustor J. Parker
Olathe
Senawr M. A Householder
Columius
Juden Merrick
Wellington
Kym J. K Richardson
Hiawarthy
A. Clute
All For Colonel Hughes Club Endorses Hughes for Adjutant General
In Plambesao club meeting at the court house Saturday night Cal J W P Hughes received endorsement for adjutant general. Secretary ordered to notify Governor Morrill. A committee to secure permanent quarters and another to revise the constitution were appointed. Next meeting set for Saturday December 8 at the court house. New York date November 24 Archbishop Corrigan replies to Father Ducey letter calling it courteous and private.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. P. Mughes
Pepuctutleass Plambesao Club
Court Hoouse
Serrigas
Corrigan
Father Buosy
Father Ducey
TOPEKA'S SYRIAN COLONY Grows new settlers settle in Crane Street homes
A Topeka reporter describes a Syrian colony of about ten men and twenty to thirty women and children living at 405 and 407 Crane Street. The colonists, largely merchants and peddlers, travel widely yet return home Sundays. A three week old youth aims to learn English and join the family trades in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar-off
Crane Street
America
Docaxan
Tao Colby
Ope
New York
Damar
Auistria
Morepore
Ruga
Brice
Toveka
Amull
Topeka
Dimascus
Stallace
Wien
Damascus
Jucesan
Unique Rascalisty: Widow Robbed of Last Cent
A Topeka widow with seven children faced a charlatan who befriended her, earned her trust, and stole $150 to end their sham engagement. The wedding never occurred and she remained penniless yet showed compassion for others. The tale highlights the widow’s careful restraint despite poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Lowa
Emiall
Womain
Telepathic suspicion at death of Mire Martin in Topeka
In Topeka an unsettling incident follows the death of Mire Martin. Louis Martin reports a late night premonition confirming her passing before a telegram arrived at 2:90 am. The event stirs local rumor among family and friends about the buried mystery surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presalvatn
Louis Martin
Ple- counter rush prompts new pre contest observations
The rush for political counter efforts grows, drawing comment from Secretary of State W. C. Edwards who says he has never seen such rapid mobilization. A private receiver, via a friend in Texas, reports thanks and notes about selecting capable candidates, with appointments to be announced early next week after careful consideration of support strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Edwards
Tupeks
Elwardy
Gartios
Fewer Immigrants Arriving as Year Ends in 1894 Report
The annual report by Superintendent Stump of the immigration bureau shows a sharp decline in steerage arrivals to the United States for the year ending June 30, 1894. He notes that since October 1893 the outflow of passengers has exceeded the inflow, indicating fewer foreign entrants overall. The figures indicate 285,600 immigrants landed and processed during the year, with many removed or relocated, reflecting a substantial drop in new arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anserina
Wasnivatox
Stump
Ehuwa
United States
Tablea
Read Take Elevator to Second Floor Carpet and Curtain Dept
Read message directs visitors to use the elevator to reach the second floor where the carpet and curtain department is active. It invites shoppers to see current offerings and activities in that department.
Curtains Sale In Topeka Sets Record Prices
The largest curtain sale ever held in Topeka promises bold savings this week with profit not affecting prices. Shoppers are urged to take advantage of the event and buy curtains during the limited sale period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Wilber Co. to stage two Opera House performances
Stevenson and Co announce a promotion for Wilber Co with two shows at the Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings, November 30 and December 1. They will give away 1,000 tickets. a $2 purchase earns a ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Co
Wne Opera
Stevenson & CO
Department flyer promotes discounted fabrics and Ingrain squares
Three flyers advertise 25 patterns and various fabrics. Ingrain regular fabrics priced at 30 and 36 cents per yard, all wool at 48 cents, with a line of Ingram Art Squares in multiple sizes. Curtains Muslin per yard reduced in narrow and wide widths.
Visit Our Dress Goods Department in the Rear of South Aisle
Covert Cloth English make 54 inches wide 8 colors This week only 79c a yard 15 colors of Twillback French Broadcloth 54 ins wide This week 89c
Antique Lace and Curtains on Sale at Discount Prices
Antique lace S4.25 per pair now 32.89 per pair. Brussels curtains 37.50 pair now 36.50. Various fabrics and textures listed with yard prices 90 cents to 1 dollar for silk and cretonne. Jute for recovering sold at 45 cents and 0.50 per yard locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Cretonne
Carpet Sweepers and Home Goods for Christmas
Carpet Sweepers will make substantial Christmas presents. No housekeeper should be without one. Price 2.50 and 3.50. Window shades with spring rollers 3 ft by 7 ft at 25 30 40. Curtain poles in wood or brass 25 and up. Straw matting 14 16 18 and up. Oil cloth bugs for stoves at popular prices. Good oil cloth by the yard 25.
Pin Cushion and Pillow Goods Sale Prices
Unusual retail list details cushion fillings covers tops headrests and pillows with prices from 10c to 3.50 per item. Also notes new fabric lines including Japanese cloth and Satins, Christimas bans, parlor items like fans and novelty dress supporters among assorted brushes and buckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bbc
Topeka Snap Shots Include Town Notes And Rumors
Local wire and notes from Topeka recount a mix of city life and rumors. Topics include weather, school dismissals for Thanksgiving, road and sidewalk work, and nearby travel chatter. Mentions of figures like Judge Hazen, Mrs Burns, and Topeka teachers show a busy civic scene with minor incidents and community updates.
U S Papers Shut Out Over Turkish Seizure Edict
The Turkish government bans all American newspapers at the frontier in retaliation for press coverage of Armenia massacres. The edict blocks entry of foreign papers into Turkey as authorities cite hostile American reporting. At Holme's Drug Store an unrelated note appears about a window display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstaxtisurie
Turkey
Ata
Armes
Mayor's position on city engineer appointment explained
The mayor clarifies there is no conflict with the council over selecting a city engineer after Kingman’s resignation. Col. Tweeddale received tentative support, but council objections halted confirmation. The city engineer must be a permanent two year post, with duties and safeguards outlined by law and oath to protect the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark Room
Kingman
Col. Tweeddale
Cal. Tweeddale
Vol. Teweeddale
Eliy
Vols
Udwikxe
Tweeddale
Alld
John Rogers
Ize Rate Nueir
T. W. Haxninon
Mirage on the Western Plains and a Berlin medical note
The piece describes desert mirages across American plains from Oklahoma to Nebraska and the Gila and Pecos deserts, with vivid wildlife imagery. It then reports Professor Leyden’s Berlin remarks on Emperor's death and a potential doctors’ quarrel, noting likely no conflict to arise in Berlin. Prescott & Co have moved to 11 Right Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Washington
Oregon
Gila
Arisona
Pecos
New Mearoo
Kaine
Nebraska
Thore
Leraiie
Rio Grande
Leyden
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Zecharin
Zacharia
Friaas
Tiectar
Zacharin
Walpéror Frederick
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Judges OF Oratory
Colonel Hughes
Evetitute of Arts
Ama i Elgention
Ra Autin
Ave MM. A
Lestructor
Jackson
Sud
Prescott
Wess
Ingrain Department
Kansas Avenue
Jim McGabe
Chy
Inglesile
John Butenlehaa
Sloat
St Lovin
A & Bird
Harrison
Tulay
Mias
Florence Packard
George W. Berry
Wm. Neale
Lin Farm
Aprigg
Gene
Hosa Burns
Boston
Willspond
Copeland
Hazen
de Burkatt
L. Mathews
Saute Fe
Havans
B. Prather
Vitas
Knights of Pythias Wi
Usted
Ed. Wagener
George Wilmarth
Starkey
Belle Bennet
Euclid School
Cape Colony
Tom Wilkerson
St Jon
Trinidad
Batuniay
Justice Parry
Frank H. Foster
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Robert A. Reed
Bell Boys
Bosminger
Pest
REA
Africa
Missionmaries
Maurice Gould
Washburn
Grasiaie
College of Hayporia
Haish
F. P. Bacon
Right Street
Bicone Linia J Giel Wee
K. I. Wade
Southern California Railway
Santa Fe
Key
Santa Fadir
Wade
U.S
Armenia
Holme’s
Prescott & Co
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