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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1900

Page

7

North Topeka column fragment ties to West Quincy Street

Fragmented OCR notes describe local column items in North Topeka with references to Kimball Printing, Mrs. etc. Mentions of West Quincy Street, church events, residents including Robert Keith and J Sagres, and scattered social notices and street references. Text is garbled, but indicates a community column with names, places, and activities.

Kimball Comatt West Quincy J. Sagres Pratessr Bobi Helenun-Taphor Esbibiriee Soraya Pan Erin Bastion

Real estate transfers and property parcels listed in 19th century notice

A garbled OCR list outlines numerous real estate transfers, parcel descriptions, and owner names across streets and quarters. It mentions transfers involving Fokn A, John Suttow, Jeff Johnson, and others, with property references at Jefferson street, Madiant street, northwest and southeast quarters, and various lot numbers and parties including Emmaline White and J. Wagnener.

Luy T. Hrimart Fokn A Iolmas Cis Sie TSS John Suttow Chatter P. W. Thomas Jef Johnson Madiant Street Cranes Ta Faeny Eherman Jefferson Street Watliday

Armours Views on Livestock Packing and Prices

A summary of Armour's views on the meat packing industry and its impact on beef prices and availability. The discourse discusses modern methods, the packing house system, and the balance between producers, packers, and consumers, noting economic and supply implications for the United States.

Serith Anmsur T. &. Sotham Jane Hobbs Boismarket Armity

Man Nearly Killed in Highway Robbery Plot

Reported gang members Crock Wright and Pearly Atkinson, accused in a highway robbery attempt Tuesday night, were linked to the shooting of a man near a restaurant on Tower Avenue. A colored waiter named Bryan drew a revolver, fired, and hit a bystander who later died. Arkideos Kancked, arrested in a Kansas state ruin, is under police care as fear of his death subsides.

Arkideos Kansas

Bears Fruit: Reward Plan Spurs Arrest Over Evidence

In a city case, Rev Charis M Sheaton’s evidence reward led Officer Lures to detain Tusk Wikterns. A beer keg and pump were found at his residence. Bail set for Bisap Ee ted Creechers ae eee PLS. Authorities announce a $3 reward for rest and evination of Seapell wt. Citizens among those Meme ls Gnaly convicted.

Charis M. Sheaton

Anti trust test case looms in supreme court

A key antitrust case proceeds toward the Supreme Court next week. The suit originated in Douglas County and centers on a United States Senator’s involvement with the Suarard Ol Company. The case questions the implications of government action and the expected term of service through March of next year.

Lincolin NetivaaRa Supreme Court Douglas County United States Theretons API Suarard Ol

Baker Wins Victory in Kansas Senate Appointment Fight

Washington January 17 a bitter contest over federal appointments in Kansas ended in a Baker victory. The dispute centered on Asa Smith named census supervisor for the Third district. Senator Harris delayed confirmation briefly, then withdrew opposition after a compromise. The Senate proceeded as a quorum was declared and Smith’s appointment was effectively confirmed.

Washington Jal Kansas Lemster Dorkes Baker Asa Smith Driker Smith Harris Confriiatios Raker Bruusht Repubicans Democrats Ug Wittt Harris Anston Jones

Topeka Newspaper Debates Premium Selling Tactic

A solicitor argues over newspaper premiums used to lure subscribers. Wiley Coke challenges the paper’s value while Mr Cook defends the offerings. A reporter observes the conference noting state reactions and the heated exchange.

Wiley Coke Cook Ares

France Smiles on Santa Domingo Settlement After Telegram

Paris reports satisfaction with the Santa Domingo settlement described as a complete French victory. Santo Domingo will pay the demanded indemnity and deny any anti French intent. Foreign officials deny any plan to recall the French minister.

Paris Jac Hichard France Santo Domingo Foreign Office Tere

Blockade Raised Freed Rail Traffic to Victoria BC

Report from Skagway states the White Pass and Yukon railway blockade is lifted enabling traffic to Victoria. Dominion telegraph linemen PH. Clayson and Isa were ordered off the trail after Flex left Lawson on December 17 with 34 00 and have not been heard since. Men who departed a week later have reached here.

White Pass Yates Victoria Jan Skagway Dantes White Pace & Yukon PH. Clayson Isa Dominion Lawson Dee Minto

Sousa Coming to Crawford Theater with Sousa Band

John Philp Semsa presents Sousa at Crawford theater on March 3 for Topeka's audience. The program includes marches united since the Sand here set February, and The Men Burned the Gun. Sousa's band features noted performers from New York.

John Philp Semsa Crawford Theater Topeka Sousa Orty | Souse New Fork

Indian Summer Prolonged Despite Rain Sending Forecasts

The Indian summer trend remains in vogue and is expected to continue, disappointing some readers. Tonight and Thursday forecast suggest continued warmth with light rain. Yesterday's rain totaled about three tenths of an inch with only a few snow flakes noted, not altering overall weather patterns.

Virginia Brawl Ends in Soldier’s Death at Phoebus

Soldiers from Fort Monroe clash with local residents and law officers in Phoebus Virginia. Joseph N. New Fern Mew are killed, others wounded as shots ring out. Newton is jailed on gunfire charges amid tense aftermath at Hampton naval reserves.

Virginia Negross Haven Newport News W. Va Fort Monroe Vitisens The Law Phoebus Jnaeph N. New Fern Abcet Fred Ant Newton Douglas Goerney Hampton Naval Reserves Young New Ae Breen Boe” Aiter Negra Dewey Heme

Carnegie Denies Paying Cable Tolls for Hoar Speech

A Washington dispatch quotes a Philadelphia paper claiming Andrew Carnegie gave 1000 to cover cable tolls on Senator Hoar’s message to the Philippines rebels. Carnegie denies paying tolls and says he would not fund circulation of the speech unless it aids Americans who need it.

Hoar Piliprnce New Fall Washington Philadelphia Congreveman Andrew Carnegie Senator Hoar Philippines Carnegie Hodr

Tommy Sears Leaves Stir Over Prize Fight Allegations

Tommy Sears the self styled middleweight champion of Ineland exits a summer chase by police and sheriff after a disputed prize bout plan. Pier a Smoky Row restaurant owner says Sears and Parker backed by Sears ally fought over a stake, with Parker betting money and Pier confirming the setup. The trio allegedly separated during the bust and Parker reappeared later in the building, while Sears and Pier remained outside.

Tommy Sears Ineland Sohn Pier Pier Smoky Row Gainia Sears Parker Paerter Ant

Trouble for France in Caracas arrests in Venezuela bank directors

A dispatch from Caracas reports that due to their refusal to advance government funds, directors of Caracas and Venezuela banks including Frenchman M Monteubam and other foreigners have been arrested and imprisoned in Fort Caracas. The French colony urges dispatch of the French Atlantic squadron to the Venezuelan coast.

Paris Cazares Venezuela Caracas M Monteubam

Admiral Dewey to Attend Mardi Gras Visit in New Orleans

A telegraphic report from Bathurst to the Times-Herald states Admiral Dewey and his wife will visit New Orleans for the carnival. The message, received from Congressman Meyer, confirms their attendance at the Mardi Gras festivities in the city.

Admiral Dewey Times-Herald New Orleans Say Bathurst Lord High Chamberlain Hex Feday Meyer

Deaths and Funerals for Cord Shalis and Terry Poulin

The funeral for Cord Shalis aged 18 was held at a church in Thane Shickie. Terry Poulin aged 17 months died recently at Fifth Street. The funeral will be held this evening.

Cord Shalis Teria Church Thane Shickie Kosh Mstai Terry Poulin Slebt &T

Wanted Help and Miscellaneous Ads

Classified notices show several wanted ads including a housework position for a middle aged woman and a cook role. Names, addresses, and vague terms hint at household tasks, board, school attendance, and private arrangements with modest pay mentioned in scattered fragments.

Indy Pocitien sEaferndes Noch Bend Cashier. Journal Saris Charles See

Wanted a competent git for general housework

WANTED A thoroughly competent git for general housework References required Apply tn tm Tytee st. WANTED Six bers to the grates 4 at pace Later work. Unclear names and locations due to OCR errors.

West Seventh Street Watsess Focal Standard Care Journal Kaboas Grom Triente Salon Ahora Westie Ice Sansae Evens

Elmwood club entertainment and local notices

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs HC Robertson of 261 East Eighth Street last Sunday. Tonight at Elmwood club there will be a literary entertainment featuring recitations by Mrs A W Dasa and Frank Weightman and a reading by Arthur McArthur. The Twenty third Kansas Volunteer Infantry will meet at the old courthouse at 3 o'clock to complete its organization. Henry Latchford of England spoke last night at the Pires Congressional Church on Browning Carlyle Tennyson and Hugh. Rev CA Engstrand has resigned from the Swedish Lutheran church and has received a call to Rackley Kap. The church trustees invited P J Heroine of Hold to visit and to preach."

HC. Robertson East Eighth Street Tern Elmwood Club A W. Dasa Frank Weightman Arthur McArthur Twenty-third Kansas Volunteer Infantry Old Court House Henry Latchford England Pires Congressional Church Browning Carlyle Tentysa Hugh Wach CA. Engstrand Rackley Kap Tor P. J George Coates Tury Hazen Saeed

Ag Case via Ta Sea Eee Aaa Tee Apaaiee Ee De

Ag case details remain unclear in this fragmented OCR snippet. The readable bits reference an agricultural matter tied to a case or proceeding. No decisive entities or outcomes are established within the legible text.

City ordinance on street labor and payment enforcement

Ordinance No 2118 imposes duties on all Topeka residents aged through to work labor on streets alleys and avenues. It requires payment of wages for labor performed and outlines penalties for neglect or refusal to comply. The mayor Drew attests the ordinance with fluorescent accountability provisions and reporting to the council. First published January 47.

Uwene Ierase Naumad Tim Serrecena Sar Drew J. Ress Leah Iuenal

Ordinance 2117 Sets Park Board Composition

Ordinance 2117 repeals prior rules and reorganizes Topeka Park Board. It details five members with mayoral appointment, removal rules, president designation, and board powers. Addresses quorum, contracts, and park funding constraints. Includes a misplaced Lost Notice for a left shoe between Eighth and Jackson.

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