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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1899

Page

6

Cheaper Gas Plan Discussed by City Committee

The city gas committee convened Thursday to review the ordinance proposed by W J Faulkner of Chicago to establish a gas and electric light plant. City Attorney W A Bind and Chicago contact Paulkner aided in revising the ordinance. Bonding would be provided by Faulkner before mayoral approval, and the amended measure will be presented at the next council meeting for consideration.

W. J. Faulkner Chicago W. A. 5. Bind Faulkner Bird Paulknet Poulkeer Drew U. S

Judicial convention notes and Curtis involvement questioned

Fragmentary statements from Nortonville regarding a judicial convention share uncertainty about Curtis. A friend of Curtis claims Curtis kept to himself and did not mix in party disputes, while noting Curtis has historically avoided interfering in Republican primaries and conventions.

Nortonville Steey Dude Jehoden Curtis State Journal Alreaysein Republic de Tiket

Treasury official on Topeka stop en route to Arizona

Secretary of the Treasury Lyman Jage visited Topeka this afternoon during a layover en route to Arizona. He stepped from the train briefly, walked the platform, and avoided discussing politics or the war, appearing cautious and reticent in public.

Lyman Jage the Treasury Topeka Arizona

Elmigood club forms with planned facilities

Directors elected as Elmigood club last night name chosen for the family group. Plans submitted were approved with minor corrections and will begin near Tete and Buchannan streets featuring a billiard room bowling alleys dancing room pool and other amenities. Membership capped at 100 though 185 have signed up. Directors include P E Wear Herbert Hackney Geo F Sharritt F M Bonebrake L Wasson A A Scott CS Downing T W Dootlithe G b Boatman Reed WH Whitto T Chase 0 6

Elmigood Club Tete and Buchannan Streets Dancine Clent P_E Wear Herbert Hackney Geo F. Sharritt Bonebrake Wasson A. A. Scott CS. Downing T. W. Dootlithe G B. Boatman Reed Whitto T, Chase

ANSWER Actions Questioned at Washington Meeting

Washington Sept 2 The cib Inet meeting discussed Chinese exclusion. A subcommittee was to ask Gen Otix for definite information on actions taken regarding Chinese exclusion and why a prior action was made. Gen Oris will be questioned to explain the peace and reason for the stop of Chinese immigration.

Bis Washington Cib TL Sub Oris Ake

Young Chiminal Fred Hepperstall Faces 4350 Fine

Fred Hepperstall known as The Spider is jailed facing a 4350 fine. He was arrested on shooting with intent charges related to a previous altercation at a saloon where two colored men were present. The shooting occurred months ago. Anderson was wounded in the arm. Hepperstall pleads self defense.

Ecru Fred Hepperstall Spider Henderson Guy Linn Hers Reform School Thomas Wil Anderson Anderson

Thaw and Lean at Ted College Avenue Frutt Shade

Fragmentary note mentions Thaw and Lean at Ted College Avenue with references to fruit and shade. No clear event or entities beyond these.

Ted College

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