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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1899

Page

7

Topeka Prospective Denver Gold Venture Interview

Topeka financiers led by F H Johnaum of Topeka discuss plans to develop a large gold tract in Kentucky? No, in the Senoky district near Denver. They intend to erect a mill and begin mining within thirty days, testing ore and arranging capital as they pursue the Bear We han option.

Denver Aarera Rocky Morine News Inern Fred Topeka Ieee Holliday Jessetikck Holliday Oaversational Bank of Pane Clase Liwelling Satters Hill Twin Gberict F. H. Johnaum Alev Topeks Pia Ir. Bullidey Close Denver Republican Kan Teilis Shel Ort Tx Ott Santa Fe Land Department Fauid Santa Fe

Indian Mint Policy Sparks Debate On Gold Standard Shift

Washington reports on a British parliamentary committee’s inquiry into India’s currency. The panel warned that reopening mints to free silver coinage could destabilize exchange with Britain and push capital from India, while noting past failed negotiations with the United States.

Washington Bernine Wolcott England Wolcott Lord Rothechill Hothechilds Lord Aldenham Bank of Burlant Northbrook India Alexander Mar Bengly Bengal Marshall University of Cambrise Great Britain Sora United Kingdom United States of America Lord Horsebell

India and gold standard move in early financial debate

A historic discussion argues India should adopt a gold standard to attract capital and align with global trade partners. Proposals cite reducing doubt and avoiding silver measures while considering gold-based value for rail and monetary stability.

India Marshall Camarider Oalsum

Death on the Trail Near Dawson and Frances Lake

Victorian travelers recount a grueling Edmonton trail journey lasting 19 months. Survivors report widespread scurvy from exposure and food scarcity, with several frostbite injuries and multiple deaths at various trail points near Frances Lake and Dease Lake. One victim named Webb of Kansas City died of scurvy weeks earlier. other fatalities include a German traveler, a drowned boat accident on the Frances River, and a man found frozen in a shack along the route.

Victoria Gaieary Dawson Glenerw Varias Webb Kansas City Frances Lake Ford Dease Lake Wallemar Beedor Shack Frances River Fils Miroush Middle Canyon

Two Men Fined in Havana for Cruelty to Mule Incident

In Havana Bayana on August 11 two men were fined $10 each after police Lt Metcalf approved arrests for holding a mule and beating it with a club. Senor Lanusa proposed extending public school vacations from August 25 to September 18 to allow reforms, while a vagrancy law and road condition reports were ordered.

Havana Bayana Metcalf Pre Dere Senor Lanusa Eecretary of Justice Brooke Senora Yanez Department of Public Works

Wanted Help Wanted Weetdpe or for droning by Wamas

Classified advertisement fragment offering employment and agency services. Mentions Topeka employment agency, barber trade training, and various sale notices with brief product listings and contact hints. Contains many garbled words and unreadable names but preserves a pattern of job and sales items typical of era classified pages.

Wamas Wentedia Henry Mericrat Postamice Pechiamiermalda Tll Canarie’ Factory Ter General Rouse Topeka Mstmployment Agency Kansas

Wanted Miscellaneous and Rentals in Baldwin area ads

A jumble of classified notes lists WANTED miscellaneous items and rental offers. Notices mention rental houses and a five room dwelling at Second and Topeka, plus a “prity hotel in Baldwin” for sale or rent, with details on rooms, amenities, and expected occupancy. nearby listings include lost keys, medical services, watches, stamps, and bicycle repairs, all reflecting a busy local classifieds page. The handwriting is garbled but preserves names and locations such as Baldwin, Topeka, and Lawrence, and mentions bidders and trades in the town.

Tacing Capital Lawrence Bisyenth Tepela Kansas Prity Baldwin Btuai Ban

Notice of Closing of Registration for Special City Election

Notice of Closing of Registration for Special City Election appears in the August issue of the Journal. Commissioner of Elections Weust Palished notes the registration deadline and urges eligible voters to verify their registration status before the closing date.

Ordinance 2057 on special assessment for paving Tyler and Polk Streets

Ordinance establishes apportionment and levy of a special assessment on lots along Tyler Street from Wuchatan to Buchanan and on Polk Street to cover paving, curb work, and related improvements on Tenth Avenue. lists paying properties by lot numbers and owners, with districts and valuations guiding the tax.

Tyler Street Buchanan Ana Pata Tenth Avenue L. Bais Hammett Sutton Pat EL Bates J. Dennis J. H Dennis Catate Polk Etheet Fesse Billtott Elliott N.tg Lot Sd Ehac CNN Jet Bocdehier Johnsen Pole Sreet Retina Tounggreen Taylor Sraeer Jon Ne Ho L. Nichols S.A. Kingman AL Kine X& Connor Agnes Morrison Morcison

State sine

An unclear OCR fragment mentions state sine and illegible terms. No verifiable facts or names are readable to form a coherent item.

Notice of city improvements and land descriptions in Topeka Kansas

Public notice shows proposed improvement to grading and paving on several avenues including Willow Ashland Laurel and Green, with a site from Ashland to Ark and a plan to assess costs. The document lists parcels and parcels and requests input from affected parties by a stated deadline.

Wood Avenue Laurel Avenue Gree Topeta Witacher Eybushes Ramus Ee State

Property Lot Listings and Local Street References

A long text lists numerous lots on Westers Avenue Ninth Street Clay Street Buchanan Street and other areas with lot numbers and owner names, referencing properties in a city ordinance context. It also includes ordinance language about special assessments and interest rates, collection procedures, and publication notes. The fragmentary OCR shows names like MacViest Bowen Davis and Patrick Bros and mentions streets Byron St and Fillmore Street plus an announced ordinance effective date and publication details.

Dane Emma Empia F. Davis Thomad Hirin Ia Roman Kietn Oman Ana Bek Aeries Byron Davis Mary Micrerran

Meeting of Min City council in Topeka at 7:00 p.m.

Notice states a council meeting in Topeka on the specified date and time to hear examinations and discuss matters related to city affairs. Details are difficult to read but indicate standard municipal business and relocation of items for review.

City ordinance apportions taxes on land parcels

The ordinance apportions and levies assessments on specific blocks and lots in Topeka to be collected as property taxes. It details payment terms, interest, and penalties, and directs the city clerk to certify amounts to Shawnee County for annual taxation.

Bate Firth aViNuk Barre’ Son Street Lota van Buren St Total Tex J. Crawton J. Crawford Crawford Mae LM Grawford Bisson Sisson Ingger Snyder Sayder Sr Slayton EE Slayton Blayton Martin Mae ‘Thompson Thompson Atreal He Martin H. Martin J. M. Davies Darren Me Davies Cewat Auld Bhaxnee Dave Ean Lon Ite Ps Saion

Notices of Meeting of Board of Supervisors of Elections

An official notice from Topeka showing an upcoming meeting of the board of supervisors of elections. The notice lists date, time, and the officers involved, including Burgess as chair and the secretary. it appears in the To State Journal.

Board of Supervisors of Elections

Proposals for Coal Supplies to Topeka Schools

Sealed proposals will be received at the Board of Education office until Monday September 4 1902 for supplying coal to public schools. Bids will be judged on quality and price. no specific bidder preferences stated. Clerk J B Stewart notes proposals may be rejected at the board’s discretion.

Foes Topeka Board of Education Insels Bruce Eas Wilt Silke Peroey Hood J. B. Stewart

Proposals for street widenings in Topeka Kansas

The City Clerk of Topeka lists proposed street amendments including Willow Avenue Dytee Street Ninth Street from Clay to Buchman and various blocks on Western Avenue Fillmore Street Hulnteon Street Jackson Street Sixth Avenue Buren Street Seventh Street Berens Arion La Stet and Greenwood Avenue. Also mentions Topeka topeka avenues boundaries and instructions for estimates dated August in Topeka Kansas.

Dytee Wieet Twelfth Wires Svhirteenth Clay Street Buchamnan Rune Sree Fillmore Street Tanith Street Jackson Street Pattege Buren Street Beventh Erista Street Ier Oat Aerran la Stet Tapeka Greenwood Avenue Srilow Egeneh Wrest Chanon Etreet King Street Weetern Avenis Filmore Street Fitmont Weneye Pra Staat Ety Pires Topeka Kan Lee Teins Saaha

Sealed Proposals for Stationery Reserve Board

Sealed proposals for stationery goods are invited by the Board of Trustees. The purchaser reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J. & Stewart are named as prospective bidders.

Local meeting approves health initiative in Topeka notes

A town assembly held at Toe peaks on August 11, led by the mayor and Chaney, passed a resolution promoting health and city improvements. The minutes reference specific blocks and streets, including Seventh Street and Van Buren Street, with discussion of alley conditions and public welfare.

Toe Peaks Sana Ly Seventh

Neler Ehureh Pays Preachers Like Pagers

Neler Ehureh will be the entity that pays its preachers what it now pays pagers. Yaw lngera what Daye le preachers.

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