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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1898
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text shows disjointed references to July events, locations, and people such as Howie T and Enid ITS IRAN FeHLLIE. The piece appears to be a garbled page segment with unclear narrative, lacking coherent events or subjects to summarize, but hints at a publication rhythm and scattered names.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a political contest with references to a chair, committee, trustees, and candidates in a tense local race. Names and places are garbled but imply a municipal or county election context with discussion of candidates and governance.
The article details ME Crawford securing the claimed amount from the Del Conte Opera Company amid a drawn out dispute. It mentions Mr Ly St Grintond and a long dispute over royalties and performances. The piece references tours, energy, and the pursuit of payment after alleged exploitation.
An item reports on a legal matter involving telephonic assessment and court actions. It mentions the state, railway issues, and a sequence of names and places. details are garbled but indicate formal proceedings and remote communications. The piece names several individuals and organizations, and references timelines, fees, and procedural steps within a court or government setting.
A legal dispute unfolds between a law firm and client with allegations of billing and service charges. The case centers on purported owed sums for legal work, including a claim of services and dividends from a venture linked to Abe Kassab Livestipett company. Also notes a city marshal pursuing a counter suit and plans to outfit jail yard gym equipment for patrolmen to match New York and Chicago police physiques.
Detailed narrative of the battle off Santiago de Cuba, describing American and Spanish ships, maneuvers, and key actions. Highlights include Schley’s pursuit, the Brooklyn and Oregon exchanges, torpedo boat and cruiser engagements, flagship signals, and the eventual destruction of Spanish forces near the harbor.
The county treasurer presents the annual financial review noting funeral costs and refunds from the state. The report lists indebtedness and expenses for year including county jail and almshouse costs, and notes balances in bank deposits and outstanding credits and charges.
The Merchanty convention met at Weber hall and proposed joining with other Topeka business groups to fund a fans event at the auditorium. Proceeds would support civic aims while a Labor Day plan and next matinee consolidation with the Commercial club were discussed.
July 12 report from Arizona National Guard Captain Martin informs Governor McCord that two New Mexico companies short of men can be supplied by Arizona in forty eight hours. Also noted is constable Jackson pursuing a runaway cow across town, eventually capturing it with no claim of ownership.
Mrs Z L H Crandell and daughters Riplene and Amy have returned from Europe with extensive travels and stories. They visited Venice Naples Gibraltar Mt Venuvian and London among others, and observed war impressions and funeral crowds. Personal updates follow with more local social news and visits across Topeka and surrounding areas.
W F Bluston returns from Omaha and W M Van Ness shows a new imazen The Flying Squadron. Lt Battle Cat named in Eleventh Infantry. Mors reports improvement from Hot Springs. Trash cleanup urged behind transfer station. Mrs M J Finington to build two Lincoln Street homes costing 300 and 1000. Russ Anna Witt from Santa Fe auditor’s office vacationing in Chicago. North Topeka Industrial School to raise funds Thursday night. County Attorney Aaron Jetmore seeks renomination. Pavilion at Fourth and Chandler hosts gospel meetings under church auspices. J Blondin L Culver and C Warner seek Santa Fe freight receipts petitions. J B Richardson resigns Santa Fe auditor position. plans move to Colorado. New tower garden near fire station No 1 highlights Biremen’s industry. Station cat patrols. Chief Steele relocated. Paine Fireworks rep G J Crown noted. Topeka city directories show occupancy changes. A Lucas tried and discharged. Fletcher Helms case postponed to July 5 in McHBuck court. Santa Fe directory accuracy corrected. Jase Haxen to hear cases Sept. term. Murdia’s hand will perform concert tomorrow night. crowd spurred another engagement. Baltimore firm Hikman Manufacturing seeks possession of ship waists for Z B Dry Goods loss. The consignment valued at 190 with 210 damages claimed for Seori Cook.
Roy Neeley of Lopeka and Walter Wood of Concordia travel with General Nelson A. Mills staff as stenographer and messenger. They were in Havana yesterday and were once part of Company B of the Treaty Second regiment. Neeley and Weed secured leave from Camp to visit the national capital and were personally received by a friend of General Mills. Weed enlisted at Cunotcia and Neeley joined while stationed in the city. Grain-O, a nourishing drink, advertised as coffee substitute, claims to aid digestion and nerves, not a stimulant, and is priced at about 5% and 2 cents per serving.
The county auditor Me We Fagan filed the year ending June 30 with the county clerk. Expenses rose to about 87,180.10 from the prior year and 5,01¢,t4 for the year ending June 30 isi. The past year’s costs exceeded the levy by 7980.49. Probate costs increased due to new juror pay laws and many reform school admissions and insane care trials including Frank Trovh. District court expenses declined to 11,475.49, while justice court costs rose 4,110.07. Burial costs for veterans increased by 26.28 with 9 funerals. Fagan recommends a levy, noting policy shifts and real estate totals totaling 15,100,451.
A garbled column fragment lists numerous local names and places including Marie Patani, Jin Schulze, Gertrude Setland, and Mark Putnam. It mentions visits, moves, and social events across towns like Liver Lake, Satmos City, Lawrence, and Pacific areas with references to gatherings, arrivals, and departures at various homes and venues.
A fragment from a playful fantasy piece presents magical imagery and a seaside setting. The text hints at purification and enchantment within a dreamlike realm, inviting continued reading for its whimsical charm and unfamiliar terms.
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