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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1896
Page
7
A dense OCR fragment lists help wanted and public notices, including employment appeals and classified items. It references Topeka addresses and scattered ad lines, indicating a period newspaper page with job ads and rental notices, plus misread headings and weather notes.
A municipal engineer outlines proposals for street and parking improvements near Hiker Park. The plan includes a halt on January 4 2007 and specifies bids and guarantees to ensure contract performance. The mayor and council reserve the right to reject all proposals.
City Treasurer's statement shows condition of all accounts for the month ending March 1, 1606. fragmented entries list cash and receivables, expenditures and disbursements, and held balances. reading is partial but indicates totals and unsettled items across departments.
A local repair job at 114 West Avenue is completed by Steam Laundry, with technicians handling tasks described as mortgage thrageh Savpes and oannancation. The note references Kansas avenge etreet coll and associated repairs, signaling a municipal or building maintenance update.
A lively reminiscence on Mott Street about a duchess birthday bash for forty five years, with a bay window display, lavish reception, and a cross section of street characters. The tale covers invitations, fashion, a crowd of celebrants, a disturbance, and the duchess’s party aftermath.
An excerpt from M Quad in the Detroit Free Press describes a chaotic scene on Mott Street, detailing failed society schemes, a dramatic romance, and looming travels to Italy. The duchess faces a broken heart, potential withdrawal from society, and threats to a duke’s health amid slander and gossip.
The Leavenworth County Attorney faces questions over the handling of evidence in the J. T. Lamborn murder. John M. Winkerson and Detective A. Matthews of Topeka allegedly aided in the case and a $31,000 reward was offered. Concerns arise about delays and whether Topeka officials could have secured convictions earlier.
The committees of ways and means of the city council approved a bond offer by Fort Wayne Electric Corporation to furnish machinery for the city electric plant. The $23,000 bond, signed by officers and Gb Bigelman of Toledo, guarantees supply and installation by May 15 with poles and wire on the ground by May 1 and machinery in place soon after.
Charters filed by the Office of the Secretary of State list the Kansas City based Colorado Gold and Silver Mining Company and related firms, with directors including J Forbes Livenia Mos Evins Leeds Davies and others. The corporations aim to buy sell locate and develop mineral lands in several states and have capital up to 500000 with a 32 year duration.
April 10 Brooklyn Mayor Wurster sent back the greater New York bill to the governor claiming it lacks a Brooklyn warrant for consolidation and a referendum. The piece notes opposition to the plan for uniting New York, Brooklyn, and Staten Island City and that a legislative majority could override the veto.
Barbra Hebewer a ten year old girl was knocked down at the corner of Jackson and Thidt streets around noon. She suffered a broken nose and facial injuries plus shock. The motor rider fled. a bystander aided her until police and a physician arrived. She was taken to the Drieke house for care.
Police found a man about 29 with a birthmark near the left ear and wearing band clothes and a new pair of trousers. He carried a small note and a pocket telescope. He denied his identity and waits for clues to his origin. Authorities seek help to identify him.
Justice ruled Bishop William Campbell of the African Mutual Mission Church not guilty of embezzling $500. The indictment claimed he collected $50 for a training schedule and failed to account for it, but the court found no evidence of theft.
Washington April 10 A House election committee plans to cut costs by restricting expenses for beverages and meals in contest proceedings. The record shows total requested sums around 982 to 1573 dollars with adjustments noted for various items as debate centers on reducing expenditures in contested cases and committee operations.
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