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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1896
Page
5
Fragmented OCR reveals a report on street infrastructure failures with estimates of major costs depending on timely action. The text mentions pavement wetting, paving expenses, and debates over preventive funds, hinting at municipal budget impacts and potential long term safety concerns.
In a scrambled report, a group linked to Jeida 3 Peete Mestm conducts acts tied to a major operation. Mentions of Parieflys Haomebiee etary Keil and a plan that includes a refund and security measures appear amid garbled names and locations.
City Council meets to review tax assessments and the Treasurer’s books to determine the amount due the city. A committee recommends an expert audit and possible contract for electric respirators and road work at a total around 32 000 dollars, with plans to complete the shore work by a set date.
Councilman Skinner presses Crawford Arvester over unpaid home. The council debates tax collection methods, calls for action by the committee, and references arrest threats and disputed tax payments amid tense exchanges.
The council discusses the lost Gaa Meter inspection ordinance and its status. Official canvass of recent election totals lists councilmen and candidates with vote counts for each ward, noting names and figures such as Ballant, Stephene, Trajerity, and Stonestreet among others.
Councilman Roundtree proposes reducing the width of new sidewalks on South Side of Tenth Street from Wahsicotk to Washington, fearing insufficient space for pedestrians. city buildings committee reports cementing cell room door under city engineer and streets commissioner oversight. city election cost set at 352% of voting price, about 22 cents per vote.
In a speech before Congress General Artz rails against the current cooperation system, arguing elites manipulate laws and profits. He cites fear of monopolies in industry and politics, urging producers to secure full value of labor and resist consolidation that would undermine democracy. The session includes notes on Danish cooperative farming.
Commissioner Wooley speaks on cooperation efforts and a forthcoming report of 60 pages addressing social economy questions. He notes invitations to agronomy and economics students and mentions Prof Bemis of Chicago and Prof Mackmar of Mansan State University contributing. He expects profit sharing topics to be addressed soon.
A local Fort Scott note discusses the term Methodist joints used for saloons, noting trustees and church figures connected to temperance efforts. It mentions prices, gambling houses, and public sentiment, alongside promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a temperance-aligned tonic.
Miscellaneous Santa Fe Circulars issued by the auditing department update subdistricts and traveling auditor boundaries. Reports detail locomotive, car, and freight operations, with notes on California Limited trains and cost adjustments amid winter travel.
Railway notes report Engineer John Hand of the Santa Fe homebound by illness. Fireman Geo Ferrear on leave. multiple engines, including 427 and 254, moved between Santa Fe shops and Arkansas City for overhaul. Labor changes reduce force. boiler replacements advance, with two new boilers allocated to La Junta and Arkansas City shops.
A brakeman on the Santa Fe line sustained severe injuries when a man through a car window during a run between Argentine and Mexican regions. The incident halted service briefly as responders treated head and facial wounds. Tickets mention European sales and the vessel line Old Dominion Steamship.
Great Rock Island hosts Homeseekers Excursion dates April 7 21 and May 5 1606. Round trip fare two dollars with tests to pointe in Otln es fle. For tickets and reservations call your nearest Hock Teland agent A M Pullers City Pass act.
Santa Fe route one round trip fare plus three dollars applies to travel to numerous destinations including Dishoma, Missouri, Arizona and surrounding territory. Travel dates are April first to May fifth with final return based on date of issue. Tickets and details available from J P Rowley city ticket rate desk Topeka Kansas.
Munyon's remedies are advertised as cures for many diseases, claiming 2 remedies per disease, quick relief, and permanent results. The ad lists products including a headache cure and other internal medicines, stating prices and a store address, with testimonials of relief and calls to visit Munyon's Medicine Company for treatment.
A disjointed report describes a suspect named Strietereutendie being apprehended by police after a warrant led to his surrender at the station. The text references a Mary Grownerr and a Shara Penone, with vague court and arrest details. Mentions of warrants, law enforcement actions, and a community environment appear amid garbled phrases and unrelated product claims.
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