State Library Room Plans Shine With Modern Metal Finish
Plans by state architect John P F Stanton outline a large modern library room to replace a wooden setup. The design features metal shelving with heavy doors, marble vestibule, tiered galleries, and dedicated spaces for attorneys, the public, and storage. Capacity reaches 67 220 volumes plus 45 080 in two galleries, with completion expected within months and library to open early next year.
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John PF. Stanton
Noewt
Wget
Abelving
Ube
Stormont
Stormost
Topesa
Vhrary
Gee Permenth Ciarge
Yiewe
Ui Anil
Amore
Sient Tires Minha
Executive Council
Col. Metcalf
Penitentiary Coal Arrives for Next Winter at State House
The penitentiary warden 3 B Tomnson reports the state house is stocked with coal for the hot season. Additional coal and fuel bunkering are underway as a new chimney is built to connect boilers. Work continues on electric plant at the state house. The update corrects a previous administration’s error.
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B. Tomnnson
Merligt
Apa Seaaar
State House
Record of 1898 mineral production and value figures
The article reports 1898 mineral production and value across multiple commodities, noting increases over prior years. It highlights iron and steel, coal, copper, lead, silver, petroleum, natural gas, and other outputs, with percentages and monetary values, including significant rises in several sectors and declines in anthracite. Major entities and figures are named, reflecting the era’s industrial emphasis.
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Washington
Aus
Wecrease
Bickel
Beasemer Steel Ineois
Barreie
Manneres
French trial ends with conflicting witness accounts and arrests
The session features Labori questioning witnesses about Dreyfus era intrigue. Lajoux testifies on German and military roles, while Mercier and Rollin face scrutiny over document custody. The proceedings reveal tensions with the war ministry and claims of forged attachments tied to alleged foreign influence.
Dreyfus Trial Continues With Testimony On Office Access
In a crowded session, Gen. Gonse presses witnesses about Dreyfus access to the ministry of war and the handling of papers. Col. Bertin describes Dreyfus’s zeal and later diminished role, noting Dreyfus could enter the ministry with simple salutes and opened gates, while Le Chatelier’s letter hints at lax entry controls. A tension-filled exchange follows as Bertin recalls meetings with Casimir Perier and Scheurer-Kestner amid sensational remarks from the court.
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Bajour
Gorse
Lajoux
Fiplin
Dreyfus
Jouaust
Military College
Ferret
Ministry of War
Fourth Bureau
Fernane
M. Demange
M. Bert
M. Labori
Houlgate
Normandy
Jonaust
Dreyfue
Mal Gorse
Air Pirgert
Bertin
Dreying
Dreyfes
Bimsee
Opini Jon
Tdek
Jdeut
Piequart
Culenet
For Sale Miscellaneous and Classified Fragments
Fragmented ad snippets describe items for sale and trade. References include a barber college listing in Louis Sto and miscellaneous notices about bakery fixtures chemicals and a small business sale opportunity. The text shows garbled phrases and incomplete addresses from street listings and personal ads.
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Riso
Elmwood Avenue
Jewelers James B Haytd Watch and Jewelry Listing
Fragmentary notice from a jewelry shop advertising watches, silverware, and optician services. Mentions G. Fi and Dr. Chas and references a district clerk office. Appears from a mid 19th or early 20th century local page.
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James B Haytd
Tian
Gomspide
Dia
Public notice on city taxes and bond funds
Fragments describe mill tax levies for internal improvement bonds graded curbing and paving costs. Mentions property valuation, county clerk transmission, and ordinance effect after publication. City officials Drew mayor and clerk signoff with August dates.
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Clark
Shawnare
Bhawnee County
Notice of Closing of Registration for Special City Election
Notice from the Office of Commissioner of Elections Topeka Kansas that registration books close for the special city election on Wednesday August at oclock p.m. and remain closed after the date of the election to be held on September fifth. Seal Lt Youns Commissioner of Elections. First published in the State August 2. Wy J
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Topeka
Kath
Lt Youns
Ordinance 2082 paving Greenwood Avenue area
Ordinance authorizes the city to levy a special assessment to cover costs of curbing and paving Greenwood Avenue from the corner to the center of the block. The measure directs payment of the project cost by assessing all lots and parcels benefited, based on appraised value, with apportionment among property owners.
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Waine Avenue
Grove Avenue
Rupeks
Eal Avenue
Greenwood Avenue
City Fees and Taxes Ordinance Passage and Assessment Details
City council approves an ordinance describing tax and assessment collection for property improvements. It outlines interest rates four and one half percent per year, installments, redemption rights, and annual clerk duties to collect taxes like other assessments. The measure becomes effective after publication in the official city paper.
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Sas
Fung
Pvance
Fat Bo
Mungon Anh
Carrie
the ix
Farm Co.'s
Fat No
Hall
Barnant
Ana Seracont
Shawnee
Maine
Registration Notice for Waiinnta and Election Deadlines
Fragmentary notice warns Waiinnta and Weenehe Beeld registration at night with election office details. It mentions voting by Wednesday and a January 1 deadline for Ke voters who have not registered, issued by the Commissioner of Elections and published in a state publication.
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Waiinnta
Books In Potwin Topeka Fam Aug 22 1900 Notice
Registration books will be at Truckloom store Aubarnagie on Tuesday and Wednesday. The voters of Potwin should register. Beal Commissioner of Elections.
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Topeka
Aubarnagie
jAupaet
Potwin
Hadahestabili Ie
Beal
Commissioner of Elections
Market report shows dull wheat and corn trading
Chicago August 22 wheat remained dull with weak sentiment and little direction. Corn and oats followed a similar pattern with subdued demand and cautious selling. Rain, weather, and harvest expectations influenced prices, while futures for September moved cautiously.
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Chicago
Thmerae
Doe
Beseber
Ower Ans Tod
Laverpool
Minneapolis
Biewater
Chicago Livestock Market Report Fragment
Market receipts and prices show a mixed cattle and hog trade with steady to firm tones. Inferior offerings and heavy loads influence weights and bids as buyers assess fat livestock values amid uncertain demand.
Market Gossip and Livestock Prices Reported
Sheep receipts 11 68 at Manene City Livestock Market Kansas with steady demand for Texan stock and cattle weighing heavy. Prices quoted show beef and grain markets steady with futures and registered lots noted. market tone remains cautious amid harvest season and regional demand.
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Manene City
Kansa
Sioa
Mutiois
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