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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1897
Page
5
A State House sale ad features bargains on groceries and household goods, followed by excerpts from a State Department notes column. The bribery committee report details costs, purpose, and political contention, criticizing the majority’s conclusions and highlighting perjury, jealousy, and calls for accountability.
An old newspaper fragment mentions mail orders shipped promptly by The Star Grocer J S Sproat East uixrast with phone 252 and then lists an election slate: Geo W Crease as president J A Swan as secretary HMS Phillipe as treasurer and various delegates to a convention at Work deere Auburptals, plus ward notes and officer roles.
A fragmentary 19th century correspondence shows Peck replying about a case involving a missing trunk and a dishonest cashier Wiflach. The letters discuss an alleged debt and an interest charge, with mentions of a jury, a Burke editor, and legal authority. This brief note centers on the actions of Peck and the bank official in question.
A scrambled report notes Shawnee county Republicans meeting on Saturday electing delegates for the state convention. Named participants include Gro. W. Crags and J.4 Sapa wed st at Phillips ex-officio, with mentions of meetings at Famiton hall and Thursday afternoon sessions.
Members of the Topeka festival chorus explain the loss at Ottawa citing rehearsal absenteeism and selective inducements by the director. Judges favored Emporia and Ottawa in the top numbers while Topeka’s effort was praised as artistic but deemed inferior by final adjudicator Mr Matthews. The group remains optimistic for future contests.
The Northern Department of the Court of Appeals released June term decisions. Cases affirmed or denied included National Bank of Lancaster v W H Mackey Jr Geary County. Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co v John Moore Ste Fabike County. The Financial Co v State of Kansas. various other appeals in Geary, Cloud, Lincoln, Saline, Marshall, Jewell and Concordia counties with motions to rehear granted or denied and entries of judgments or decrees.
Judge Dennison of El Dorado reports strong opposition to Associate Justice Allen’s renomination over the Davis cease decision. Dennison says the public reaction is prejudice against the investigation and hints at a possible bid by ex Chief Justice Martin for the silver Republican nomination. Stockyards case proceedings resume at Coates House.
Report of an afternoon hearing in Kansas City before Special Master George W. Clark. Attorneys and state officials have been preparing evidence and propositions as the week advances toward a decision on the case involving the beer company and related parties.
A legislative investigating committee paid fees and mileage to witnesses after an April adjournment, including Strexley Carpenter and Henshaw, despite admonitions not to attend. Several legislators received or did not receive fees, with totals and names listed. funds were drawn from contingency accounts to start the probe in April, approved later by the legislature.
The governor's fund suggestion for reimbursement was rejected by State Auditor Morris. A balance of 2.17510 remains. funds allotted for the Investigation revert to the treasury. The text lists multiple corporations and local directors across Gaiena, Joplin, Pittsburg, Deming, Leavenworth, and Carthage, including mining and church groups with named officers.
Washburn college completes 1906-07 school year with exams and final exercises. Tonight in the college chapel the inauguration of President Gennee Herrick will occur with trustees and faculty delivering addresses. Mr Tower to present keys. Merrick to deliver inaugural address and music by the college music department. Tuesday morning at 11:20 o'clock the academy graduation exercises will be held with continued music and diplomas for those completing the collegiate course.
The academy lists sixteen seniors from the school of arts and two from the school of fine arts for graduation at the college chapel Wednesday morning at 7 30 o clock. Rev Michael Burnham will deliver the address on Higher Education for Women. Graduates include William Stee Marat Lasco Oscar Westey Neil Topeka John William Newell Topeka John Batters Tower Betvae Eisie Gwendolyn Leora Bates Davis Minneapolis Tennre Frances Dougie Topeka Edna Linde Foster Burlington Secretia Johnston Topeka Katheryn Claire Lux Topeka Mary Moon and Jane Rodgers. Miss Jo Williams of Russell and Miss Katharin Arnold will perform. Alumni reception follows and the year closes. Coming to Topeka Hutchinson June 4 A. ees Son photographers announce roses to Topeka and intend to move to shat ett Face August 1st Mr Andrew Mc curt has candisc 2 aS Sete eal jar le Hutchinson.
A fragmented early 20th century ad offers page engravings of great masters. It notes publication costs and orders, inviting a social leader to manage a territory and devote time to contacting agents. Address listed at Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
A cluttered OCR readout lists assorted grocery items such as bread, corn starch, apricots, honey, flour and fruit jars. It references pricing and promotional phrases but details are inconsistent, presenting a fragmented inventory notice from a store advertising low prices.
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