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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1898

Page

7

Rousing Dewey Day Celebration in Ottawa Square

A large Dewey Day event Saturday night in Dewey square drew strong patriotic turnout. The crowd cheered Rear Admiral Dewey and honored local figures amid celebratory speeches and a paradelike display. The night included band performances, flag ceremonies, and remarks by Mayor Motarthy and others. A missing Ottawa Shoe Man’s business affairs and a bank hoarding are noted in relation to a local incident.

Dewey Square Kansas Dewes Schisy Dewey Thompson Tins Motarthy Hestwood Porernur Kasem Millary Calne

Building Condemned and Ordered Torn Down in Leavenworth

Old building at northwest corner of Whirl and Olive streets in Leavenworth is condemned after repeated notices to Mr. John Hickett to tear it down. The marshal warns further repair or demolition will lead to immediate arrest. owner faces possible fine up to 60 dollars and daily arrest if the building remains. The property housed a troublesome bloc with veterans and other residents, amid a history of crime and disorder in the neighborhood.

Leavenworth Mershal Spragun Tums Whirl and Olive Streets Owser John Hickett Pickett Maralal Tas Cordemail Broimedt Severah Vetetans

Army Relief Society Organized by Carbondale Women

In Carbondale on July 11 a group of patriotic ladies formed an Army Relief Society. President Mrs Annie Duffy, treasurer Mrs Lizzie Jones, and other officers were elected. The society began with about twenty members and collected household items such as towels, housewives, and five eighths of fabric to send to Kansas soldiers, with more to follow to regimental hospitals.

Army Relief Society Annie Duffy Sarbondale Apple Dufy Lizzie Jones Aia Topeka Lust Thuradir Kansas

Burtis Renominated in Garden City County Ticket

Reform caucus reports Burtis renominated at Garden City for the ticket including A H Durty for representative J A Varenaiek for district court clerk G L Milles for county attorney and S Dawson for probate judge. About twenty attendees from the Normal Institute observed county convention proceedings and discussed the nomination process.

Garden City Republican County Gilivention A. H. Durty Renomiinated OW. Working J. A. Varenaiek Milles Councy Almarney Dawson Prome Jude Indien Attamedinse Normal Institute Mark

Kansas University to Start Facher Machine Shop Superstructure

Work on the superstructure of the Facher machine shop building at Kansas University will begin this week under the supervision of J. C Watts. A temporary force will be employed to accelerate progress so the building can be ready for the September opening of school.

Tawrends Facher Kansas University Aupert Maton J. C Watts Umit Perpess Anon Wi Veark

Fragmented Cowley County notices from Winfield July

An obscure Kansas notice fragment lists county officials including clerk Ream Stratsn, superintendent J C Hare, county attorney JC Haris, and judge LH Webb. It references resolutions favoring keeping all territory taken Crem Bpais, amid a July 41 context and island abandonment notes.

Cowley County Republicass Baror Islands Winfield Kan Repubt- Pat Senate Ream J. C. Hare Rite Jc’ Haris LH Webb

Missing Ottawa businessman's fate remains unknown

Ottawa July 1 The family of FE Bilious of this city are grief stricken as no word has been received from the missing business man since yesterday.

Ottaws FE Biliocs

Bloomer Girls baseball tragedy near Olathe

In Olathe on July 11 Bloomer Girls nine faced local nine in a high ball contest. A 20 year old, Pratik Winder, attempted a high ball and died at the grounds. His father, a respected Lenexa-area farmer, mourns the loss as authorities investigate the fatal incident.

Olathe Beye Sarureny Pratik Winder Coume Ducvaseds Hving Lenexa Ui Ouunly

Unfortunate accident and local notices in Kansas

A fragmentary Kansas item reports James E Rob Fastin of Yale, Kansas, ill in hospital after a wreck in the market area, with two impoverished dependents. Other notes describe Independence hotel fire attempts, a Neodesha paper sale, and a planned daily at Cherryvale, Ottawa Music Festival, with financial strain on festival planning.

Kansas Fansas City James E Rob Fastin Ovill Miner Yale Kan Xeeter

Kansas City Express Case Sparks Legal Challenge

Major William Warner district attorney and W P Trickett of the Kansas City Transportation Bureau held talks on suing express firms to challenge their right to package and bill for shipments not prepaid by shippers. The aim is mandamus action to compel compliance and test New York precedent on express company rights. Warner shows readiness to file against a firm today if needed.

Kansas Clix William Warner United States Mccape Masa Warner W. P. Teck Kitsas City Trickett Transportivion Bureau Markr Warner Ising Chern Transportation Burns Warner Fort Geddicy

Attacked by Bees in Sedalia Missouri

Mrs Franklin, wife of Judge Pranklin Peaskiin, resident of Heaman, suffered severe bee stings yesterday evening as two swarms attacked her head and neck. Neighbors aided by pouring water to drive the bees away. she remains in excruciating agony and in critical condition.

Sedalia Mel Wille Peaskiin Pranklin Heaman Franklin Wan Bea Frankfina Franklin Semueg

Wares and Imports Reported Decline in June Trade

Washington July 1 The June Wareits report shows dutiable imports for the month at a lower level due to a notable decline in shipments of wool and sugar. Despite this, total imports appear down because of reduced shipments and weaker demand. The notice also promotes a tonic drink and various patent medicines with promotional claims.

Washington Junie Wareit

Hard to Bombard New York Slight Chances of Success

Report from 1598 notes limited possibility of a squadron striking New York as big guns range compared. Authorities weigh chances of success amid defenses and strategic considerations.

New York Tropolis

Spanish fleet could threaten New York though defenses stand

A Madrid cable warned of a surprise for Americans as Spain’s squadron could sail toward New York. The piece analyzes routes via the Narrows and Rockaway, noting batteries at Sandy Hook and Coney Island, ship draught limits, and the odds of the fleet approaching within range while facing heavy fortifications.

ARB Havana Cablegrana Madrid Sempson Cape Verde Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn Sandy Moock Gibraltar New York Staten Island Fort Slocum Pelham Fort Schuyler Willet's Point Sound Parrow Bueress Spain New York Harbor Yies Hockaway Rockaway Sandy Hook Cowes Island Vizcaya Narrows Iowa Indiana Callin Bar- Darding Long Te Land New York City Romer Shoal Sandy Mook Coney Island Lower Heckansy Hamilton Wadsworth

For Rent and Public Notices in Topeka Kansas

Classified items show a six room house for rent at 612 Jackson street and furnished rooms at 884 Kansas Ave with gas water and en suite options. Also legal notice about a petition in sake of Tepeka Topeka county court and a public sale date set for July.

Western Ave Biehih Ave Kansusave Clay St Laree Sirs Hughes Jackson E Tenth St Hirst Cain Bard N. W. Cor van’ Buren Jackson Street Kansas Ave

Notice of Kilimore Street grading bid in Topeka

City clerk announces bid opening for Kilimore Street grading from Eighth to Ninth Street in Topeka on July 1 at 3 15 PM. Bidder must file a certified check of 40 to guarantee contract entry within five days. payment upon completion per city engineer. The mayor, council and court reserve right to reject any or all bids.

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Topeka Paving Proposals for Madison Street Extension

City and region officials seek bids for paving and grading on Shawnee Vinified Brick on a sand foundation from south of Pine Street to Sixth Avenue in Topeka Kansas. Proposals require certified checks, full compliance with specifications, and presentation of firm names, signatures, and authorities.

Madison Street Fifth T .O Sixth Avenue City of Sopeka

Topeka sewer construction resolution described boundaries

A city council resolution orders a sewer built within a complex boundary in Topeka. It details the tract lines and streets forming the district, including Center Line of streets and railroad right of way, ending at Norris and Tyler streets, with publication required for six days. Mayor Apiconell signs, dated July 1998.

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