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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
6
City Attorney Spencer states the railway company cannot be held responsible for the incident. The remark focuses on liability questions and ruling implications for the case.
City actions center on removing tracks on Ulry and Seventh streets and paving operations. City Attorney Spencer cites opinion on funds and timing, directing Topeka Railway Co to move tracks within 50 days and cover related costs with city opposition to petition. District officials discuss sewer districts bond issues and license debates amid municipal repairs and claims.
County commissioners approve funding for four bridges over the Katske River. The plan raises a tax rate to support the bonds and construction costs. Officials emphasize long term benefits and gradual tax impact for residents and local taxpayers.
President McKinley sends a formal message to Emperor William II of Germany on the death of his mother the Dowager Empress Frederick. The note expresses sorrow and praises her noble qualities, offering heartfelt condolences in the name of the American people.
The Leruiniina Purctane Rapos company is blocked from using Forest Park AYA Mitt carat up today in Judge Mabrilé's circuit court branch. James I. Blair for the Exposition company opposed the petitioners from the Workingmen's Protective Wespvistion. Judge Zahrite deferred ruling and set a new hearing for next Monday.
The district board reduced the school tax levy for the coming year and awarded coal contracts to the Southwestern Fuel Co and others. W H Wilson was re elected president of the board, and the new board debated street openings affecting district 83 property, janitor contracts, and bill payments, with several personnel and policy changes enacted.
The Kellam Soakuaa Stationery firm received a contract for buff paper and penciling supplies while Topeka Paper Company will supply practice paper at five cents and chalk at five dollars and five cents per unit. The items include a vase, drawing paper, pens, and heavy preparation materials with varying prices.
Leaders and supporters contend over credentials at the Republican state convention opening here as Cummins backers concede little chance to control the credentials committee. Harriman and Herriott are favored to lead against Cummins on the floor with many Nin district delegates leaning toward Cummins. Committees meet tomorrow to decide the standard bearer amid hopes of withdrawals and shifting delegate votes.
Police swarm the town amid a carnival rush with arrests on view and liquor seizures. O Kempton Homer Gregg from the Senate joined Nicholas Chiles distributing kegs and whisky to police curios. many soldiers and workers fear losses from the night’s disruptions as Ringling show looms.
A fragmented query from Boston discusses telegraphy, Edenr S fund, and two rites tied to an apparatus. It notes plans for transport ships Muscle Sheridan Warren Logan bound for Manila with sail dates in August through October, indicating a broader war logistics context.
The directors of the Stanchard OD company of New York declared a quarterly dividend of eight percent. This compares with twelve percent in June and forty percent in March.
The report covers mixed grain futures with wheat and corn trading unevenly as commodities show limited gains. It notes lower prices overall, quiet cash markets, steady to weak cattle and hogs, and mixed stock actions in New York and Chicago with steel shares retracing and some rails advancing.
Promote buying selling renting trading and services with small 25 cent or 50 cent per week ads in The State Journal. Reach readers across Kansas and attract customers with minimal cost and quick placement. A three day free ad for situations and assistance is offered, encouraging broad exposure and practical results.
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