Who Owns This Town In Wichita Debate
A published citizen message questions city control over streets alleys and public works. The editor asks who owns the town and why franchises for electric light water and street railways exist with non resident management. It urges council action to curb corporate influence and ensure taxpayer interests guide paving water main projects and sidewalk contracts while noting recent civic activity and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacte
Wichits
Wilding
Wong
Wee
Mirst
Alain
Dynglas
Main
Water Company
Water Works Company
Water Works Company, Ality
Main Street
Leon
Missis
Elie
Wnh
JM. Munroe
Leos
Coltnell
Ewcueil
Coutcil
Jean
Uhey Tauet
Righia
Coudelt
Jim Cairns City Marshal Appointed Amid City Debate
James Cairns named city marshal by police commissioners, recalling his prior long service under past administrations. The piece notes his familiarity with the city’s criminals and his firm, decisive approach, contrasted with past tensions among officials. Also mentions Miss Emily Jekyll’s return to the University studio after working in New York and Maine on nature sketches, plus plans for the Young Men's Christian Association Metropole building project and local agricultural and commercial notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carns
Jim Cairns
Jimmy Cairns
Wm. Grieffenstein
Joe Allen
Jimmy Crims
Cairns
Emily Jekyll
Art School
New York City
Curtis Island
Portland
Maine
Boston
Washington
Cincinnati
Miss Jekyll
Metropole
Bouh
Hyde
Hiram Imboden
Wichita Y
Corsons
Police
Eples Red
Stevenson
Nim
Young
Department of Music
Davis
Ebedeth
Southern Kansas Farmers Convention Promises Largest Meeting
The Southern Kansas Farmers association met in ex-Senator Kelly's office to plan the December 17 to 19 gathering in Wichita. Speakers include Governor Humphrey, Prof. Cowgill, and Col. Campbell with sessions on hogs, corn, sugar, and celery. Railroads offer a one and one third fare round trip. teachers' association activities and a separate incident with Col. Callahan are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Kansas Farmers’ Association
Kelly
Humphrey
M. Mohler
Prof. Cowgill
L. F. Sherwood
George T. Anthony
A. W. Smith
BH. Campbell
Forengos
Kansas
Wichita
W. W. Pinley
Trans Missouri Passenger Association
DS. Pence
Acd
Teachers’ Association
Atchison, Topeke & Santa Fe
Chicago, Rock Island
Pat
Butler
Cowley
Barber
Mark
Paki
A. Gridley
Death and Remembrance at a Benevolent Society
A memorial resolves the loss of a beloved sister and mother within a circle. The notes praise her virtues, faith, and cheerful disposition, pledging to honor her memory and support the bereaved husband and sister. University notes report Garfield University’s second term opening with growing attendance and active literary societies, noting successful birthday observations, solid discipline, and progress on heating and ventilating plans for campus buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremidew
Cwleostein
Beet
Bern
Tereai
Mra Towerness
Garfield University
Garfelds
Kim Languin
Hood’s Sarseparilla FE LAMOD AR Aputieram
A damaged OCR fragment notes a product or item labeled Hood’s Sarseparilla with pricing 100 Doves One Dollar and a month 4 Maas. The readable text is fragmentary but indicates a sale or listing tied to a beverage or remedy.
Cutting Farr & Wilson Advertises Price Cuts on Textiles
An antique ad signals Farr and Wilson slashing prices on collars and shirts including brands like Mogarch and Pythian. It promises new stock with reduced rates and broad sale terms, noting a temporary shift to lower margins to attract customers. The notice urges readers to act today as stock is set to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farr & Wilson
Larsae
Terenta
Clcicek
Lerive
Fuad
Signor Garramioni
Priestly
Boss
Doutcher
Besson
Wichita
Ana
Angeliere
Teeta
Code Howe
Bitting Brothers
ONE Price Clothiers, Hatters,& Furnishers
Douglas Ave
N. W
Corner
Maricec
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Siemens Sats
Oratt
Eanee
Raat
Pisnee
Srk
Bla
W. A. Priloe
Bly
It Gammon
Kingman
la Regfiere
Thie Caves
Lashom
Oxsawatomie
Alo. Metelty
Clearwater
F. ©. Gilet
Ingtavon
G. Daeuts
Cay
Kateas Nitional
Frome
Stewart
Alien Mogi
Heange Malian
Parkie
Col
Clearlig Fxlen
Eelault
Sul
Mart Wejeening
Soushiestern Literiems
Veet
James H. Cuefieyt
Stare Westersity
Lewis Arailenvy
Salgeot
Cho
Tate Anil Eturnaion
J. Mtritich
Santa Pe
Ernest Wise
Lng Society
Rverytien
Flone
Atraars
Steck
Finn
Irtieg Srbool
Stada
Naturals Bhlink
Don
Fynerat
Nettce
Walter Mathewson
Matherson
Copirnavynue
O'Sischam
Ter. M. Porch
Abliene
Wickit Yesterling
M. L. Garver
Hev. Seabrook
Porch
Mishiery LL
the Atist
Toler
Tolerville
Hg, Toler
Dh Press
Astiand
Wilkes
Johm Steiner
Wichita Chief
Belmont
Notwood
American Star
Volanter
Black Hawk Morgan
Bashaw
John Steiner
Alaout
Abdallah
Clay Aml Tilot
Burely
Ashland Wilkes
Mt. Building
Board OF Trade
W. E. Morgan
Seneth
Ste
Baloch
Vetine
Lee Taylor
Conway Springs
Medicine Lodge
Nickle
Tiger London Assurance
Farmers Association
Clement
D.\. Winters
Kiows
Snow
F. E. Gillett
Tom McNeal
John I. Hessel
B. H. Campbell
Prof
Philias
Kansas Farmer
J. W. Forney
M. Stewart
Lon Whittaker
Passing House
Areting
Mr. Wing Oac
Emmett Callamin
Malastset
Leilliant
Callahan
Hive
Lal
Chicago
Stacath
Douglas
F. Trachers' Association
Teis
Puller & Watton
Telurus
Hood
Chesterer
Spain
Joe
the Hatter and Haberdasher
N. Maly SL
China
Nika
Iol Tans
Dsea Raby Saite
Leppere
Choice
Lampe
Ducane Fa
Saevsemeg
Henderson
North Main Street
ROS
Edward Vail & CO
E Weller
Greece
Parsagal Owen
Rune
Ferrace
Caldas Bamba
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