Topeka City Railway suspends streetcar service on key streets
The Topeka City Railway Company announces temporary suspension of cars on major routes on Thursday November 22, 1899. Cars will only run to Second Street and Hanover Avenue, with others stopping at designated corners. Fireworks display will influence service, and transfer station agents will assist passengers. City Clerk J H Squires signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quirton
Rim
Tineke
Second Street
Han Ia Avenue
Jackson Streets
Sixth
Parkdale
Inst Bixee
Kansas
Joseph M. Patten
Topeka
Topeke Rall
Ewnroll Te Fc
Topeka Tealway Company
Kansas Avenue
Second
Tenth Street
Tenth Avenue
Avene
Suchen Street
Slath Street
Bre
Ginisy
Uckels
J. H. Squires
Kansas Avenue Hospital Corps
Fred Gordon
B. F. Sim
Ninth and
Fame
Avenue
State House Square
Kansas National Guard
Court House
Fifth Avenue
Buren Street
Topeka Merchants Barred From Advertising on Soldier Trains
In Topeka a flood of applications sought permission to distribute business cards on trains carrying Twentieth Kansas soldiers and excursions. General Passenger Agent Black said advertising on soldier cars is refused for two seasons and for neutrality concerns, noting it is not in the city's best interest to allow business notices on these trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kansas
Black
Teachers Meeting Program At Bhawnon County
A scrambled agenda lists speakers and schools including Bhorey Emma Pixley Hartieon Paper-Lessone and Bi Branner with district leaders E G Poster and Juha Ww. sue. The entry names Carrie Crockett and Lida Braity among participants, reflecting a county teachers meeting set for a Saturday afternoon at Bhawnon schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhawnon County
Bhorey School
Emma Pixley
E.G. Poster
Hartieon Paper
Lessone
David Haramn
Metride
Princi- Bi Branner School
Avicunaion
Mabetee Grant
Carrie Crockett
Re Etreet Wchnot
Ae L. Field
Princi- Lida
Braity
Nic— Nl
Criticker
Simmery
Juha
Carroll Appointed Second Lieutenant in Regular Army
Edward F. Carroll son of Gen. Henry Carroll has been named to a second lieutenancy in the regular army after passing a rigorous nine day exam from 18 000 applicants. A KU graduate and well known Rot Kansas City and Topeka sports figure Carroll is a local figure with military and athletic links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Carroll
Henry Carroll
Benes
Carrell i
University of Kansas
Kanaas City
Carrell
North Topeka Community Notes and Personal Updates
Local items from North Topeka include Miss Jane Woodman recovering after illness, Elmer Clinger planning a trip to Arkansas, and Bre Foucht’s jewelry assessment. Numerous residents, including Mr and Mrs Parkhurst, Dr and Mrs Stewart Henry, and others, are noted in daily routines, visits, and relocations. Church meetings, lectures, and a French history lesson are announced, with social and familial news throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Company
Kaness Avenas
Jane Woodman
Elmer Clinger
Arkansas
Bre Foucht
Parkhurst
Central
West Garden Street
Stewart Henry
Corey
Quincy Street
Geen Pusk
Nebraska
Will Forbes
Leven
Cols
Cobs
Callen
J. C Dotman
Cocanitee
West
Gordon Street
Samra Trine
Christian Church
Monroe
Central Avenue
Agnew
Little Daughter
Denver
Mra
W. H. Hur
W. T Sebseffer
Queenswere
Kaneks Avenue
Esalee
Kbls
The
Mr. Powell
Miss May Alvrugut
Darinston
Bic
da Lonien
Tas
Darling
L Courtney
Bernstein
Memphis
Tenn
Ain and
Nicholson
van Buren Street
Micw Mazietta Hardys
Mr. Simerwell
Larties
Aeticee
Ventage
Mixsex
Ida
Annie Heary
Quincy Attert
Ina Colburn
Pintay
Sins Mamie Carey
Roel
Nora Starbind
J. Henry
Veral
Misees
Uncle Henry
Mise Taram
Deine Ailetionare
York
Japan
Breidenthal seeks receiver for Coffeyville loan company
Attorney General Godard will move to appoint a receiver for the Mid-Continent Cooperative Loan Association of Coffeyville Kansas following Breidenthal’s report. He cites gross mismanagement, missing or falsified stock and mortgage records, and improper funds use by officers and directors. Directors named: Hines Hall Doty Kennedy Ragte, residents of Coffeyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witihin
Godard
Co-operative Loan Association of
Cofferville
Kan
Breidenthal
Briedenthals
Tum
Ita
W. M. Doty
Kennedy
A Af Radle
5 & Dousey
Oe Bey
Bonnie Curez
Hines
W. C. Hall
A. M. Ragte
Coffesville
Southern Heroes Remembered in Wartime Tribute
A fragmented poem like tribute praises southern war heroes and civilians for their courage during conflict. It references Admiral Sarno and Cadet Wood, honoring volunteers and leaders while noting public memory and gratitude for their sacrifices despite wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beppe
Permacus
Ube
Sarno
Enkhenenes
Brumby
United States
Arie Teanesere
Dlax
Peria Bond Election Opinion From Attorney General Godard
Attorney General Godard issued an opinion regarding Emporia voters and the Bond election. He ruled that a separate ballot could be used distinct from the county ticket, clarifying ballot procedures for the local measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Godard
Far County
Frained tr you sk fet at mast Salve for Ipe ter
Substitution a frained tr you sk fet at mast Salve for Ipe ter is garbled text with no clear event or persons.
Codhead Island Treasure Hoax and Flooded Hill
A troubled account of Codhead Island in Maine where diggers believed hidden riches drew settlers to a hill that spurred a long search for gold. A 1872 flood washed away the hill, leaving a marshy plain and wrecked hopes of wealth while skunk pelts formed a lamentable side note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borth Beerapert
Aland
de Kesrae
Penoheetit Bay
Maine
England
Castine
Codhead
James Boyd
Engien
Kidd Hay
Boston
Boyd
Half Moon Pound
Hall Moon
Northport
Coahead
Pelle
Vagaries of love and quick marriages across borders
A Philadelphia woman poisons rival with ice cream while a New York pair wed after theft arrest. A Atchison man sues for divorce over ex-mourning styles. Jersey City ex-wife becomes cook for former husband. Wives wed in Independence and Amana, and many stories of swift vows, long separations, and unlikely pairings abound across continents and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Atchison
Jersey City
W. OD
Pile
Vantiowan
Independence
Kan
Amana Coliny
Newbury
England
Atiantic City
Selle 4
Londo
Dalal
Napaiean
Jean
Okey Coupe
Reception Program for Twentieth Kansas Event
Official schedule outlines depot greetings from 9:00 to 16:15, parade routes through Topeka, state house ceremonies, colors return and sword presentation to General Funston, followed by a banquet in the state capitol library. Activities include band performances, fireworks, receptions, badge distribution, and band headquarters with rail travel details for visiting troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Hughes
Star Mounted
Marshalls
Grand Borie
O. H. Coulter Comtanta
Freferick Fun Kion
Kansas
Col. Hi
Wamego
Joby Military School
Kansas State Agricultural College
P.M. Helsington
Kansas Nationaleres
Canal Guard
Pet Light Artillery
Quincy Street
Fleet Street
Kansas Verue
Ninth Street
Jackson Street
Jackson Sirect
Passine
Ature
Fun
Frank Doeter
America
AL C. Holmen
Marshall
Wider 5
State
Buicl
J. J. Lannan
Dr. Ickinson
W. H. Deyis
E. F Baker
T. A. Reagle
Geo. Mrtoy
HD. Cornish
Otto Kvehne
Hick Wil
Twentieth
Crane & Co
Mighth Avenue
East
Topeka Train Schedules and Rates
Fragmented timetable notes show Topeka departures and arrivals for routes to Pittsburg Gridley Lawrence and Kansas City with multiple daily trains. An unrelated ad praises Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming health benefits and urging purchase at Wagoner’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Feure Pittsburg
PRA
Gridley
Lawrence
Kansas City
Ropek
Folos
Aes
Bismarck
Lise
Dr. King
Waggonera Drug Store
CIA
Official Proclamation from City Mayor Emphasizes Parade and Business
The document from Tupeka City officials proclaims ceremonial events and the parade schedule. It notes mayoral authority, the governorate timeline, and assures that all municipal business will proceed as announced. References to parade coordination and public service duties appear alongside attestation from city figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermiber
Aeth Kansas Regiment
Bitar
Ae Gee of Triers
Montie
Ran al Gellery
Tupeka
Drew
Bayer
Fopeia
Cheri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Topeka City
Moerchante
MR. Carroll
Star Grocery
Ata East Sixth Street
North Topeka
Codhead Island
Fee Les
Alreet
Aplersvon Entertainment
Watson
House of Representatives
Steinberg
Senate Chamber
Fourth
Ninth
Jackson
Harrison
Buren
Auraneas Avenue
Abilene
Griock
Balina
Seyanth
Kangaa Avenue
Girard
Zoclork
Missouri Regiment
Twenitieth Kansans
Vietting
Kavide
Kangak Avenue
Bend
Mowrae
Horton
Marton
Alilene
Itzard
Marshall's
Aeavees
Capitol Dome
Capitol Square
Marshall's Band
Third Street
Central National Bank
Seventh Street
State House
Prese
Serene Acne Union
Pacifc
Missouri Pacific
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
Bacon
Metropolitan Rall
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Betuleg
A. m. Mrerive
Teeve Holton
Herington
Philipsburg
Manhattan
Ial
B. A Reysular
Northwest
Southwest Ne
Joseph
Missouri Pacific Railway
Pittsburg
Port Scott
le Roy
Paola
Union Pacific Railway
Ealing
Salina
Snssourt
Texas RY
Oswego
Parsons
Hook Island Depot
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fery
Emporis
Topela
Lengon
Toate Taies Center
Care Journal
Rive
Balin
W. M. Ross
Grover Clark
Voime Manee
North Side
BL Sth
Epicurean
Kansas Are
Nur Cues
Ewote
Gul
Hops Nurseries
Manson
Wendezen
Kanses
Tai
Geo, Harrison
Sutton B
Madison Street
Quincy
East Highth Street
West Rienth St
Topeks Avenue
Hovcse
Lane St
Bee
Pirat-claca Jub
New Epacare Journal
BOR
Hmotel Furniture and Business
Carpenter & Co
Ave
Irene Corner
Werth
Jersey
Palestine
Texas
G. R. Howard
G AuCre
St Worbes
W. Ghat
Kanaus Avenue
Phe Hee County
Vithifea Brick and Paving Co
Eva Harding
Sheldon M.D
Bane Ate
Attorn
Eys-At-Law
Kodak Work
Kouukaex
Downings Walery
James B. Hayden
Jewster
Opti ‘Clan
Onda
Packa and
Teliss CO
Skioner
Kastita
Guihor
Baird
Suher Eines Op Private
Corms
Texsonabl Sit Witton Kiaaters
Ei Tyler Street
Haire van Vieck
Eit Eiukas
Werk
Poke
Wan
Retern
Journal Building
Thro Banke
Eiroulae
Jonn F. Strigerott
Kansas Ave
Watchmaeker
Sam
Bicycles
Cycle CO
Th National
Bigyéles Sundrien Repairs
Torrea Cycle Co
J. FR. Bagee
Chemis
Ovewell
Hauser Ave
Lecal
Nerhandie
Mapure
Ali Bbe
A Soames
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