Investigation of School Bond Purchases Reveals Low Debt
A legislative committee opened sessions to audit school bond holdings by the state and school fund commissioners. Senators Brown Dillard Carpenter and Representatives Hopkins Tucker Fitzgerald Hilton and Fonk partake. bond purchases from January 14 to July totaled 202 400 dollars on property valued at 20 088 788 dollars, with total debt under 4 percent of value and well below the 6 percent limit. The board expresses pride in the purchases.
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New Hoard
Gay. Morrill
School Fund Commissioners
Representative Bell
Brown
Dillard
Carpenter
Hopkins
Tucker
Fitzgerald
Hilton
Fonk
Stanley
Contracts Let By State Penitentiary Board
The state penitentiary awarded multiple contracts at its last meeting. J. L. Brewster for Rust Milling Co to furnish 210 sacks of flour at 2204 hundred. Waltz Heathers to supply meat for six months at 29 per hundred pounds. Groceries largely awarded to several firms, with Hittman Todd Co and Robbing Co of Leavenworth dominating. Dry goods and clothing contracts split among DA Huck Co, Wm Small Co, Brune Brothers, and Rothschild & Son.
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State Penitectiary Board
Flanr
Greenmon
J. 1
Brewster
Rust Milling Company
Waltz Heathers
Hittman, Todd & Co
Robbing & Co
Leavenworth
da, Huck & Co
Wm. Small & Co
Brune Brothers
Rothschild & Son
Barker Named to State Board of Charities
Governor Morrill announced the appointment of J. D. Barker of Girard as a member of the state board of charities, succeeding M. A. Householder who resigned. Barker was a 1892 Republican gubernatorial candidate, and the move follows ongoing political developments described in the report.
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Morrill
J. D. Barker
Girard
State Board of Charities
M. A. Householder
Barker
A. W. Smith
Dan McTaggart
Householder Investigation Committee
Led
Cornell Crew Faces Scrutiny Over Henley Jerseys
In the 1890 Henley context, controversy surrounds Cornell rowers for dirty appearance of their jerseys featuring a large red O. The Grand Challenge Cup goes to Trinity Hall Cambridge after beating Cornell and New College Oxford. London papers criticize the Cornell kit, while Cornell trustees plan to send two crews to Henley next year to prove their merit.
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Hesxter-of
Varsity
Cornell
Globe
Hornley
8. James Gazette
Trinity
Cornell University
Treve
Hieuley
Cooper
Regatte Committee
Cornell Craw
Heney
Railroad men of Topeka visit Lake Minnetonka for Trans-M Missouri meeting
A Topeka group of railroad officials travels to Lake Minnetonka Minnesota for the mid summer Trans Missouri Freight Association gathering. The body includes C R Hudson assistant general freight agent E F Hollies assistant chief rate clerk and representatives from Senta We Rock Island Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads. The organizers meet bi monthly in Kansas City and spend three to four days reviewing freight rates and duties before enjoying local sights.
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Topeks
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
Trans- Missouri Freight Association
Tus Trans-Missouri Association
United States
Kansas City
Lake Breeze
C. R. Hudson
F. Hollies
G. A. Kimball
Rock Island
Elmer H. Wood
Omatic
Union Pacific
J. C Lincoln
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Struck in a Gum Coat Kills Child in Topeka Area
Terrible lightning death near Nowtox Kansas as seven year old girl dies instantly while walking arm in arm with her sister who is two years older. The children, daughters of A Wookly, were sheltered under a gum coat when the strike occurred during a rainstorm. The older girl was severely stunned but later recovered enough to reach the house crying.
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Nowtox
Kan
A. Wookly
Hoth
Cvat
Rho
Austrian Society in Rosendale Alarms Town Residents
Rosendale New York residents fear a newly formed Austrian organization with arms like the Mafia. About 500 Austrians work for local cement companies. all 600 members reportedly belong to the society, blamed for recent murder attempts amid alleged revenge aims. In Oregon, a planned heliograph signaling from northwest snow peaks failed due to smoky skies, obscuring all five visible mountains near Portland.
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Itriane
New York
Ktxosrox
N. Y
Rosendale
Portiaxo
Ore
Portland
North Topeka Briefs Mention Marriages and Local News
North Topeka items from the river side note visitors from Kansas City and Perry, weddings, illnesses, a newborn, and travels. A Union Pacific freight train impressive length spurred telegraph gossip, while a truant vandal disrupted a Pullman coach. Local tennis doubles provided standout play as Kansas City hosts an interstate tournament.
Italy Will Settle Claims With Brazil Amicably
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch says Baron Blanc Italian foreign minister instructed Signor Nobili to map concessions for Italy against Brazil over alleged outrages to Italian subjects during the revolution. The move aims at settlement by amicable adjustment without rupturing official relations.
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New York
Herald
Rio de Janeiro
Baron Blanc
Signor Nobili
Rio Janeiro
Italy
Brazil
New Candidate Talk Circles Democratic Nominating Scene
Gen John C New of Indiana ex consul general in London sails aboard American liner Park. In an interview he says Grover Cleveland won t be the 1896 Democratic nominee, declares two terms settled in Chicago 1850, and praises William C Whitney as the party s strongest hopeful. He adds Gen Harrison doesn t speak and is unknowable on political plans.
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J. C. New
Yars
John C New
Indiana
United States
London
Chicago
Harter Urges Free Silver Men to Act
Ex congressman Harter told the State Bankers Association that free coinage interests would be few in number, likening them to Coxey’s Army. He urged redeeming greenbacks, ending government banking, and returning to gold backed sound money for the nation.
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Banatoca
Srewuian Harter
Coisage
Stue Bankers’ Association
Pats
Coxey
Greenbecks
United States
United States Denies Cuba Remarks By Ambassador Hustis
In Madrid in July, United States Minister Taylor met with Spain's foreign minister Duke Tetuan and denied that Ambassador Hustis made statements about Cuba reported by Figaro. Taylor reiterated U S friendship toward Spain and protested the implied interview.
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Taylor Aires
Spain
Maputo
United States
Taylor
Duke Tetuan
Examination of Gould in preliminary action in Ruboano case
A motion to compel George J. Gould to a preliminary examination in the Zella Nicolaus Ruboano suit over a $40,000 check was heard in Justice Lippincott's private office. The judge will likely publish a decision within a week. A separate note reports John McIntosh's trial in Wanamaker for alleged church altercation. Also covered are a Greek Latin education proposal, a Madrid bakers strike with injuries and arrests, a Haywood murder stay, and assorted ads and notices.
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Geo. J. Gould
Jzexerx Crry
N. J
George J. Gould
Zella Nicolaus Ruboano
Justice Lippincott
Supreme Court
Rohmann Saya Gould
Lippincos
Dinturpes
Imren
John McIntosh
Grover
Pleasant Grove Methodiate
Wanamaker
Ouse
McIntosh
Chinamen Riot Ends With Wounding In Denver Quarter
In Denver July 11 a riot in the Chinese quarter drew many police to Mescal Ave area as Chinamen fought with axes knives clubs and stones. Sam Lung proprietor of an opium joint lay severely wounded after being struck by My Gow a rival whose raid had been police ordered. My Gow remains at large and other rotera are noted among the factions.
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Denver Follies
Dexven
Sam Lung
Sam
Rotera
My Gow
Harrison's Outing at Grand Style With Fireworks
General Harrison and his private secretary will travel north to take possession of Dodsland's camp on the Fulton chain arriving Saturday. Aira McKee and the ladies of the party join. They expect to stay until October with D F Sperry guiding. Preparations include steamboat decorations and a grand fireworks display in a patriotic reception.
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Rome
Harrison
North Wi
Dodsd
First Lake
Fulton Chain
Aira
McKee
D. F. Sperry
Assault on Polk Cline over Breeze article in Kansas
Polk Cline an attorney and Breeze sketch writer was assaulted in Lasnep Kansas by Thomas Haus of Jetmore. Cline suffered severe head injuries including a nearly severed left ear and scalp cuts due to the cane beating, stemming from an article about Haus in the Breeze. Reverend Colt Scul After Morrill. Kansas City July 11. A convention in El Dorado closed with a lecture by Rev Don Colt condemning Morrill and Dawes for non enforcement of prohibition. Hob May may be hanged. Charlie Ringo acquitted in West Virginia. mob potential if released. Fine trotters to be sold in Lexington. Weather and river news from Arkansas City. Senators on commerce committee seats debated in Washington. Fare from Boston to return via Great Rock Island Route costs 21.55.
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Breeze
Lasnep
Kan
Polk Cling
Kantas Breeze
Thomas Haus
Jetmore
of Breeze
Haun
Dodge City
Cline
Colt
Morrill
Kansas City
el Dorado
Kansans
Sonal Convention
Newton
Epworth League
Don 5. Colt
Wichits
Gov
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Wasuineros
Fale
Senate
Pacific Coast
Dolph
Oregon
Perkins
California
McBride
Mitchell
Squire
Wilson
Washington
Boston
Great Rock
Market Report From Cutcaco Wheat Prices Drift Lower
Wheat started weak and Corn and Oats followed with lower or easy prices. Provisions rose on light bar receipts and yard prices. Hog and cattle receipts were reported with market activity steady, while claims of tomorrow's hog receipts were noted.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Cutcaco
Dee
Cox
Cora
Kansas City Markets and Grain Prices July Report
Market notes from Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange reflect steady to strong demand with cattle and hogs mixed. Wheat futures rise amid export demand. corn and oats advance. provisions open strong. forecasts suggest higher prices as wheat tightens and North American supplies shift.
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Kareas
Texes
Texas
Topeka Grain and Stock Iz
Colorado
Nebraskas
Eoos
Sige
Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange
Columbian Building
Beara
Itof
Sioux City
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H. Morrisn
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H. E Becklen & Co
Guide To Health and House
Iren
J. Egges
New College, Oxford
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Quincy Street
William Yoat
D. T. Shaeffer
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