One Man Power Advocate Urges Strong Mayor Authority
Reverend Charles M. Sheldon endorses one man power for city government claiming a strong mayor would ensure a clean administration. He argues the mayor be responsible for city affairs and voters could remove him if duties are unmet. He also critiques current police control and cites a need for decisive local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies M. Sheldon
Topeka
Stev
Charles M. Sheldon
Jowsman
Mayer
Ouida
Europe
Americ
Dy. Price
Agreeable Reception and Birthday Gatherings
A pleasant reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank J Thoman at 1406 West Sidh avenues on Friday October 14 welcomed First Methodist Sunday school class No 24 and 43 members including Mrs Carrie Obeaudler and many Misses. A surprise party for Rev Gibbs occurred October 11 at 1416 Vase Bates with about fifty attendees and gifts. Misa Fannie Fraser celebrated her fifteenth birthday at Judge and Mrs Beverly’s 13 Fillmore street home with music dancing and a birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
Frank J. Thoman
Weat Sidh Avenues
First Methodist Sunday School
Thoas
Carrie E Obeaudler
Hesgie Boughtos
Kate Ernich
Ada Teylor
Lillie Walker
Edith Russini
Flossie Beeton
Minnie Calvin
Emme Whitson
Clara McCarter
Olive McCarter
Lessie Elder
Annie Beck
Bertha Elliot
Panunia Johnson
Flossie Lev
Julian Dedham
Alice Dedham
Sarah Deisher
Clara Deisner
Alice Delshar
Grace Stover
Annie Paxton
Lours Bharen
Maud Sharon
Agnes Weetlake
Mary Martin
Effie Dittus
Elia Heyss
Augusta Kaschel
Martha Gress
Amy Huot
Laona Jones
Is. J. H Gibbs
M. E. Church
Bates Street
Misa Fannie Fraser
Beverly
Fillmore Street
Mra de Cockey
W. B Teare
Giancks Deinst
A Remarkable Exposition Air Train Feature Beefed Up
A vivid note describes demand for a litho color of the Philadelphia to Chicago Lak Shore route during the World's Fair era. It offers a ten cent request via KE Wilber and Western Passenger Agent details. Also mentions Beggs Hair Revewer and Eudora Creamery butter at 25 cents per pound with local selling points.
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Chicago
New York
Ten Bente
Wilber
Azent
Eudora Creamery
Eighth Street
Traveling by Wire Marvels of the Electric Trolley Rise
An energetic overview credits the electric trolley with transforming urban transport. It cites Richmond as early pioneer ground, compares costs and operations of horse lines versus electric systems, and notes rapid nationwide growth. Observers highlight cleaner streets, fewer horses, and planned cross-city networks linking major cities for smoother suburban travel.
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Maurice Plush
New York
Rollin Squire
Flynn
Richmond
Piya
Ola Dominion
United States
Groportion
Amy Ors
Manhattan Island
Harlem
Brooklyn
City Council Accepts Engineer Kingman’s Resignation
Adjourned meeting reports Kingman resignation accepted without debate. Council hands include coal contract awards to Southwestern Fuel Co and bids for sewer district 17 by H Holcraft. Financials read, and various street, alley, and sidewalk actions approved or referred, with adjournment sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth Street
Ettlinger
Bradford
Decker, Mullins & Berry
City Enginees
Taisimap
Mnt
Topeka
Lewis Kinumwan
I. E Lowe
Griggs
Lincoln
Lane Streets
H. Holcraft
Southwestern Fuel Company
Te City
Osage City
Osage County
Weir City
City Electric Light Plant
Weirons Company
J. W. FP. Hughes
Committee On Finance
City Treasury
di Genersi
General Improvement Fund
Library Fund
Stree
Decker, Mullins & Herry
Rotadeyn Capaise
A. Hard
Joab Macyune
Kansas Medical Svilege
Topeka Avenue
Tyler Street
Committee On Streets
Harrison
Committee On Judiciary
Atchison
Pelton
Chsirman
D. A. Burns
Holman
Addion
Quincy Street
Jackson Street
Fillmore Street
How Mr Sheldon Writes Manner in Which He Composes Popu lar Stories
Rev Charles St Sheldon read the first chapter of his new story to his congregation last Sunday evening planning a weekly chapter read every Sunday until completion. He told a Stars Journal reporter he has only a general idea and would not write straight through even if compelled. A dramatic note from the author. Train details to Philadelphia via Grand Trunk and Susquehanna Valleys. Departs Dearboro Station, Chicago daily 3 10 p m.
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Huriee
Scientific Society of
Philadelphia
Charles St. Sheldon
Sheldon
Stars Journal
Doever
Serties
Grand Trunk
Enough Valley Railways
Chicago
New York
St Clair Tunnel
Niagara Falls
Susquehanss
Wyoming
Lehigh Valleye
Switzerland of America
Dearboro Station
Doctors Gather in Topeka for Dr Reid Alexander Death
The Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery held a meeting at 723 Kauns ayvenue to honor Dr Reid Alexander, former president. Twenty five physicians attended as speeches lauded his generous and skilled career, with Dr H W Roby delivering a poem and a committee on resolutions offering formal condolences.
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Ani
Keil Alexander
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery
Just _pight
Kaunsayvenue
Reid Alexander
Dr. Alexander
RS Magee
Ward
H. W. Roby
de. Reid Alezendar
Harvest excursion announced for October 23 in Texas
Old notice describes a harvest excursion along the Hock Island Route with travel to Texas, the Pinos Valley, and Daming. It notes a round trip at a low fare, with a twenty day limit for tickets and stopovers allowed in both directions.
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Curnon
Aunt Nuve
Texas
Pinos Valley Railroad
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Sears
Re Shehi
J. H.wetherell
Mixanio Mading
Tyre
Gig Methodist
Suaney Oak Clanaete
W. K. Beanady
Electric Trolley
Maurice Figno
AR Linn
Socsey
Tso
Tamermen
Boston
Providence
New Haven
Baltimore
Washington
Mll
Dexren
Kingman
Dr. Price
MR. Sheldon
Imperial
Waverly
Kansas Avenue
J. M. Knight
Undertaker
Cremerie
Scott & Scott, Proprietors
Gare
Topeka, Kansas
Batman & Townsend
Vrness
Griggs & Axtell
W. 6Th St
Kinley & Lanwnan
Moarners
Kansas
Geo
Horthand
Hock Island
Dallas
Tes
Meturte
iWih
Tex
Dallas Exposition
Bett Ag
A O. Ganver
Apt
Kadaus Ayesue
Sisam
Pe Steam
The
Posriens
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