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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

Page

7

No Monuments On Alaskan Boundary Claims Doubted

New York Aus special to the Herald from Washington reports mining expert John Zachorr asserts monuments on the Alaskan boundary line may be absent. He notes the Library of Congress and Geological Survey hold many maps, but none show monuments, a point from diplomats who explored the area.

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Questioning Trust in Testimony and Stranger Statements

The querist asks if there is any evidence that a witness’s senses or testimony from acquaintances can be trusted and whether opinions of strangers carry more weight than those from familiar people. The text questions belief bias and cites a fragment about a person named Dean and kidney pain affecting work.

Mayne Dean

Boundary lines and charts in St Petersburg dispute over Alaska

The article argues the boundary of Alaska and its channels was settled by U S official and British admiralty maps dating to 1800 and 1815, noting that Canadian maps later proposed a contested “undetermined boundary.” It discusses Portland Channel and Lynn Canal, and how Commander Pender of the Royal Navy mapped features with dual naming, reflecting intertwined imperial claims.

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Denver to Pueblo Pullman Sleeper Service Advertised

Advertisements tout a Denver to Pueblo rail itinerary with return via Banta and August 6 and 7 sales through August 31. Travel features include Pullman sleepers free chair cars rock ballast track block signal system and Harvey dining car. Travel advantages highlighted through Sabre Ee Ti Bing agent networks.

Denver Colorado United Pueblo Sabre Ee Ti Bing

American Troops Hold Line as Paranaque Fights Persist

Reports describe U S forces in the Philippines battling near Paranaque and along the Manila railroad. Insurgents control large sections and rail stock, while U S troops guard routes to Imus and San Fernando amid ongoing skirmishes and supply runs.

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Wrong Bottle Poisoning Incident At Mount Vernon Saloon

Mount Vernon Aug 4 William Powers saloon keeper was told to drink a poison mistaken for a cleaning solution. He drank from a bottle behind the bar and suffered cramps before being taken home in poor health. Roofing ads appear in the text following the incident.

Mount Vernon William Powers Weert Mount Vernon Powers Cremps

Iron Scarcity in Britain and Rising Costs Reshape Trade

The Times reports shortages of iron in Great Britain and England mirrored globally. Prices per ton surged with $2 increases in Birmingham and Prague markets. Production fell while exports fluctuated, as labor and ore costs surged and American demand remained strong amid high furnace capacity limits.

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Bubble Burst Leaves Kootenai Water Stockholders Stunned

New York Aug. 4 Investors in the Kootenai Water Supply Company of Wanets B C face a troubled aftermath with about $120000 paid into the enterprise amid hopes of large profits. Shareholders demand a legal probe into officers led by Lewis R Streeter Stuart W Cowan and George J Goodhue as the company, chartered in Arizona, promised leases and high returns from water rights and town property.

Kootensi Water Supply Company New York Herald Saga Kootenai Water Supply Company Wanets B.C United States New Jersey Companitt Hey Lewis R Streeter Williams Avenue Brooklyn Stuart W. Cowan Mount Version George J. Goognar Kootenai Com Pan Lawe Arizona Arizona, On September 2, Ivc Roctreeter I. C Ite Waneta Boc West Kootenal John R. Strauchen H. M. Goodhue MW. Thandel George J. Goodhue Althourt

Wanted Female Help and Various Employment Notices

A scanned Topeka avenue notice lists Wanted Female Help and fast job postings including stenographer typewriter experience and age, and requests for waitresses, chambermaids, dishwashers, and housework staff. Also ads seek salespeople, domestic help, buyers for land claims, agents, and a plan to organize a department store. several entries invite applications or inquiries at local offices or specific addresses.

Gtr Topeka Avenue Naliona Piusework Aishwashers Topeta Employment Agency Kan Ooibe Deiiviner

For Sale Miscellaneaous and Rentals in Topeka

Classified items list sale notes for Jersey cows folding beds and general merchandise. Entries mention J F Coyne at court house and Geo Stewart Housetile for sales and rentals. Locations include Brenner Street Topeka Morris Avenue North Hochanan Street Jersey cows and rooms for rent near 134 Tendon Street and Sixth and Lincoln corner.

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Topeka City Council Resolves Street Paving Plan

The Topeka city council on July 24 1898 resolves to pave Taylor street from Sixth Avenue to Seventh Street to improve convenience and safety for residents. The measure is certified by City Clerk J. Equirer and includes an official seal.

Topeka City Resolution On Block Boundaries Adoptions

At a Topeka meeting on July 35 168 the mayor and council adopted a resolution to promote and secure a block bound along Harrison Street from Topeka Avenue toward Seventh Street in the city Topeka. W N Elliott certifies this is a true copy of the original resolution now on file.

Topeka Public Notice on Street Improvement District

Residents and freeholders of Topeka announce a meeting to confirm an assessment district for Siuimark street area. The notice lists officials F M Honebrake PH Forbes and GoV Greenwood and refers to Ordinance and proposed damages, property values, and assessments. Meeting set for a date in Topeka to discuss the street project and list of affected parcels.

Topeka F. M. Honebrake PH. Forbes Gov Greenwood Siuimark Thurese Sittocie Kboiv Trach

Proposals for roadwork invites bids in Topeka

City notice invites sealed proposals for street and roadbed work on Lincoln street Williams avenue and related work. Bids must include unit prices for grading pavement concrete and labor. Proposals close with signature and guarantee by August 1 with first publication in Topeka State Journal August 1 125.

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Fragmented Local Notice From Damaged OCR

A damaged text fragment from a Bay area council notice mentions a sewer project and construction actions. It references officials and a potential discount related to work but many names and specifics are unreadable. The item appears as an official notice or attestation from August with publication in a local periodical.

Council of ‘Bay Auaume J. Sacines Chiy T. Stave

Fragmentary Notice on Property and Appraisal Details

Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss property omitted in two farmer ups and a Gower District No. 4 on Ondtnawce Humuer Zl. Mentions a mayor and camels and possible construction plans. Several garbled names and dates render specifics unclear.

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Topeka Public Meeting Notice Shows Street Project

Topeka residents are invited to a public meeting at the city office of the council chambers on Trath Street. Comment on a proposed street/alley improvement and potential levying of charges is expected. All concerned citizens may attend and file complaints at the meeting.

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