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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
7
Fragmented OCR notes describe a trail of obscure names, places, and events in Montana. Mentions include Gold Field, Portree, Burl, and river imagery with scattered references to people, roads, and discoveries. The garbled content lacks coherent facts, dates, or clear outcomes.
Reports detail movement of forces including Forty Califorie velusiteers and the Twentyeth Kenpas. camps struck at St Richmind and preparations for departure to Missin The Somzdie and Arizona. George Siwarn dies. South Dakota Volunteer units noted. transport and command decisions pending for remaining seven companies and New York regiment with August 15 as the date.
Chicago Tribune reports that public support for ceding the Philippines and evacuating the islands is uncertain. The piece argues the presidency demanded cession while the Senate may not ratify, urging careful consideration of strategic and moral implications for American policy and future commitments.
Governor Taedy issues pardons affecting numerous inmates across counties. Listed names include Wim Sedewick, Ennis Wilbert, Candy Martin, Fred Langedert, Chas Beutel, Jef ferson, Fred Kenneys, Harlton, Lennard Atchiven, Harvey, and others facing charges from grand larceny to forgery.
At the Springfield state convention opening August 10, the key issue is territorial expansion. Governor Stone, urged by New York Democrats, supports expansion as a national policy while Missouri leaders split, with some opposing and others backing the expansionist stance.
A garbled notice describes Flower Parade events and committee plans including a festival, tastings, and a future meeting next Wednesday. It mentions preparations for a feast and public participation, with unclear details about participants and timing.
Eyler awakens as Topeka suffers defeat in Wichita. McChekey's Timmunes fall. Topeka planned games shift top to midweek. Attendance weak, board planned for crowd. managers seek funds to cover losses. Next week Atchison visit for final game, with potential move to decide ongoing season.
Chicago Aug 6 Lieutenant James R Steele died of yellow fever at Santiago de Cuba after a long army career. He served ten years in Chicago and twelve total in the regular army, with roles in the Sixth Cavalry and signaling instruction. He fought in Pine Ridge campaigns and accompanied Shafter to Santiago, where he was in a balloon unit. He left a widow and two children and had relatives visiting in Albuquerque.
Round trip tickets from Indianapolis to and return via the Santa Fe Route offered for Naturat Meet League of American Wheelmen. Tickets available August dates via St Louis or Chicago. For info contact agent at depot. Telephone ... Santa Fe Route dining cars equipped with electric fans. Band concert at Garfield Park tomorrow.
Captain Charles E. Clark, commander of the battleship Oregon, has been invalided home from Cuban waters off Santiago due to illness. Washington friends report the illness details are unavailable. the Navy Department believes a climatic infirmity from years of service may be involved. Clark, a long-standing naval officer since 1860, has seldom known sickness and is highly regarded for his vigor.
The fishing smack Isabella arrived with Aine survivor of the tug Keyser from Mobile after a southeast storm. Nine of 18 crew survived in a life boat, eight hours ashore at St Josephs. The Nimrod, dredge Herndon, and two scows foundered. two white sailors and a steward were lost.
The note lists numerous church services across districts with various pastors, times, and locations including Church of Christ, Setentin, 210 West Sixth Street, and Epworth. It mentions summer services, closures in September, and community events such as junior activities, Sunday schools, and youth programs. The entry also cites local pastors, church committees, and ongoing preaching topics from multiple denominations.
Amid payroll errors, troop payments at Camp Thomas are delayed while officers, including Major Williams and Captain Rodd, work to straighten the accounts. Seven regiments in General Wade’s expedition are affected, with movements and planned gun actions postponed to restore order and reset pay. General Agent Burrows announces Grand River line service to Kansas City starts tomorrow.
AE AGENTS seek live agents to sell leather, furs, tea, and coffee art to consumers in communities with permanent income. Masters advertise distributing circulars and posters. Houston and St Louis offices listed. Also opportunities for on site printing signs and local promotions.
Listings show unfurnished and furnished rooms available with electric light and board options. Describes Northwest corner Fourth and Van Buren and newly repaired interiors. Limited details due to fragmented OCR but indicates room rentals in a central location.
A crowded classified listing shows multiple rental options around Topeka and nearby areas including 315 Quin St, 21 Quincy st, and properties near Kansas Ave. It notes 5 room and 9 room houses, modern residences, barn space, stables, and available terms with cash and monthly payments. Several entries mention Benedict Co and John G Howard Co as agents.
Property listing highlights multiple city houses for sale with 3 to 7 rooms, city water and sewer connections, rent options, monthly payments, and mentions of cash or mortgage terms. Several properties near Lane Bane Sei and Maghanan streets, with auctionlike wording and emphasis on bargains and payment plans. Names and exact addresses damaged or partial.
A fragmented legal notice mentions July and names not readable. The readable portion provides minimal action or authority details.
Notice to bidders invites sealed proposals by the executive committee in Wichita Kansas for a non temer weather heating and plumbing contract. Plans and specifications are on file at the Masonic Building overseen by architect Perry M Hoiengton. Bids must be received by a set hour and address and the committee reserves the right to reject all bids.
A partial OCR reads as a local notice from Tuy State with unclear details. The fragment hints at official action but full names dates or actions are not discernible in the surviving text.
The State Charitable Institutions of Kansas invites sealed proposals from qualified bidders for plumbing and wiring work at the Topeka facility. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check equal to five percent of the bid and payable to F. J. Dolan Treasurer. Sealed proposals close after the stated date with opening by the Board of Trustees.
A concise digest notes that Reiest issues the Journal number two dated July, with a parallel listing of the Topeka State publication from 195. The entry reflects a historical small-paper notice, indicating secondary printing or distribution details.
Sealed proposals from bidders will be received until 12 o clock noon August 1 for the care and ventilation of the new ward building at the insane asylum. The work is authorized by the State Charitable Board under charter. Proposals must be accompanied by a verified check equal to five percent of bid. Bids sealed and addressed to G. Jumper, President, State Charitable Trustees, Topeka.
The board of education announces a proposal for coal supply to meet school needs. Bids will be opened for a city sale conditionally, with delivery requirements of 140 long tons per week and payment by certified check. The award will occur within three days of opening, under the supervision of H. Farnsworth, clerk of the board, on August 15.
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal's August issue references a public auction notice. Readable details include the action and local official involvement, with fragments suggesting timing and location yet lacking full clarity.
Sealed proposals for stationery were received by the board of education on August 19 for supplying the city with sample proofs and weights. The bid lists include various items and quantities and the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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