Topeka Snaps Local News From City Life Period Voice
A cluttered Topeka page notes six days to register, football practice on state house grounds, and remarks by J G Waters claiming invulnerability. Items cover street repairs, hydrant counts, a Spooner library visit, university team status, district visitors for charity work, and proposed meal exchanges with district visitors.
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Topeka
State House
J. G. Waters
Atrwat
Vinewood
Baker
Associated Charities Elects Officers for Winter Work
The Associated Charities held its board election naming Rev. Henry Edward Wilder as vice president and J. W. Th. as treasurer. Members include T. R Bowman, McAfee, Ginesce, Tr. J. Seliam, P. G. Noel, Willis Norton, with executive committee led by the officers and Mrs. Jonathan Thomas.
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Wisaewomaens
Associated Charities
Board of
Managere Tas
Theese
Heney Edward Wilder
J. W. Th
Ee Coltattien Ag’ Apnap
T. R Bowmanj
McAfee
J. Seliam
P. G. Noel
Willis Norton
Wider
Jonathan Thomas
Police Court Notes and Local Visits in Wichita
In police court multiple low profile cases were addressed including the discharge of Gorge Bradley for lack of ordinance coverage and a $7 taxots theft charge involving Schanneson. An old man faced bond and witness issues, with a $25 bond set for another suspect and ongoing delays. Local visitations include Mrs Church and Mrs Binney visiting A Gucker, wedding invitations noted, and a theatrical ball planned by Topeka lodge No.9 at Metropolitan ball with tickets 50 cents.
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Society
Poljes Court
Bradley
Bell
Louie Fisher
Thleteen
Hungate
Schanneson
John 1 Stevenson I
Poli
Thomas
Buazate
Sugdsey
Ares
Church of
Wichita
J. W. Binney
Wellmac
Iowa
Gucker
Woodlawn Avenue
Purcin
Dewber S
Ada Hankin Vand
William Teylor
Ire Tallman
Alvis Sre
Holton
J. Walter Barter
Wa Bington
D. G
California
Vierting
A. K. Peabody
van Buren
Topeka
Theatrical Mechanical Association
Metropolitan
Santa Fe Shops Boost Harsh Regime of Freight Growth
Santa Fe circles report business improving across eastern Kansas divisions with a surge in freight movement. Extra crews rise to eighteen on the main line and cutoff, daily trains reach thirty six, while Topeka and Emporia see four regular and six extra freight trains. Nearly a thousand workers return or new in Santa Fe shops, including ninety five added to car repair, with about three hundred in yards and carpentry.
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Santa Fe
Kansas
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Topeka
Argentine
Santi Fe
Sante Pe
Y. Re
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Fred Carson
Shep
Stella McNary
North Topeks
Topeks
Seere
Jack G Mennedy
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Rock Island depot tale shows a tired road and odd questions
A Rock Island ticket agent endures a farmer’s long questions about trains to Topeka and Denver, asking fare to the sugar mill and whether vestibules or chair cars exist. The scene pivots on misperceptions of routes and services, with light humor amid yard chatter and local rail notes.
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Rock Island
Charly Com
Indies
Denver
Aline
Sugar Mill
Weill
Santa Fe Shops and Rail News Across Topeka
Santa Fe shops report slow progress with repairs and new work at East Fourth street facilities. Promotions shift at Newton and Denver, with Kissas National Guards encampment fares announced. Rock Island and Santa Fe note yard and bridge duties, with new officers and a Kansas City convention forthcoming. Major General Miles to pass Topeka en route to Chicago. rail traffic shows mixed gains in freight and passenger flows.
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Coycenies
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Bihouranday
Santa Pe
East Fourth Street
Wim
Hamilton
CE Page
St Joseph
Ta Pe
Rock Island
Kassas National Guards
Eldorado
Mitchinson
Larned
Newton
T. W. Sharp
Topeka
Denver
California
McMurtrie
Leries
Jai Coe
Willie
Santa Fe Machine Shops
Railroad Y. Moc A
C. B Dalton
Baker University
Railroad Y. M. CA
Tailroad
Y.m.ga
Price
United Star
Great Rock Island
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Oelock
Fe Sill
Indian Territory
Chicago
Rock Island Depot
Seenna Street
Kunaas Avenue
Ear
C Duniup
A J. Hite
Bludta
Cable
Rock
Colorado
D. Atwood
St. Louis
C. & Hurt
Beatrice
Coshman Caldwell
Western Passenger Association
Ottawa
Pt. Scott
Concordia
Rock Island Passenger and Freight Business Strengthens
The Rock Island shows improved freight and passenger activity this summer despite a year over year drop. Passenger traffic has been notably strong for three months. California demand remains high and scarce equipment required sending cars east of the river for more coaches. Freight traffic accounts for about 65 percent of traffic, with grain shipments highlighted by Chief Clerk Pier.
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Rock Island
California
Pier
Jounwal
Kanwar Versus Unclear Football Match At State Fair
Fragmentary report describes a football game at a state fair ground with teams including Bayou boys and Topeka involved. Details are garbled with stray place names and times. unclear outcome or exact score.
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State of Kansas
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Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
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American Railway Union
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