Wapsper’s Faint Loan and Rising Prices in City Market
William Nobile files voluntary bankruptcy petition amid reports of a secured debt of 1217 dollars with 310 dollars secured. Local business and manufacturing leaders discuss rising costs, new duties, and potential price increases as market conditions tighten across the Empire State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsper
New York
William Nobile
Grenobie
Grenobiy
Niaries
Benkriptcy
Ubie
Tela
Unclear text about judge and senator signals confusion
Fragmentary OCR summary notes a judge named Allen and a senator or political reference with dates and a request for acceptance. The legible items are scarce and inconsistently formed, making a reliable event or outcome hard to determine.
Steam Pump Trust Formed in New Jersey Union
New York reports the International Steam Pump company to be organized under New Jersey law with 500,000 capital. Five firms including Heavy Weighthington, Blake and Knowles, and Show Steam Pump works would consolidate, controlling most US steam pump production. Charles C. Worthington would lead, Max Nathan serve as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Steam Pump Company
Iives of
New Jersey
Poration
Boooklyn
Bilnabethport
Blake and Knowles
Jienived
Werke
East Cambridge
Warren
Mass
Deane Sorin
Holyoke
Dunn-Gordon Company
Cincinna
Buffalo
Tye Cianphiles
Combinddatseets Aps EU
United States
Hed Iite
Wirthington
Nate Slres
Garry Stocks
London
Parle
Hamburg
Vienna
Explosion Backed by Foreign Manufactured Cartridges
Toulon March 31 officials reveal twelve dynamite cartridges found behind the Toulon arsenal are of foreign manufacture. Minister Lockroy says experts doubt an accident and consider a clockwork detonator may have triggered the blast at La Goubren as a deliberate act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toulon
Lockroy
Marine
la Goubren
Curtain falls as Kansas legislature adjourns amid veto and rancor
The Kansas House and Senate faced a failed veto override on the Foiloou-Stuart appropriation bill, with leaders from both chambers and governors’ aides scrambling to shape adjournment. A contentious session produced heated speeches as lawmakers reflected on the era and the passage of late 19th century legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Gene Mar
Gat
Seaton
Bett
Brooke
House
Homnehokier
Johnson Tron
Ineseholier
Died at Manila Kansas Soldiers Buried in the Philippines
A garbled list notes Kansas soldiers buried in the Philippines and mentions names and units such as Company A and private ranks. The text references Adjutant General Fox, Manila, and relatives of the deceased, with scattered fragments of names and towns like Lawrence and St Joseph. The disordered OCR preserves unclear mentions of ranks, units, and personal connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Philippines
Generst
Fox
Manila
A_ pitoLP
Binur
Neivate
B. P
Thornfield
Moela- Kan
He Youne
Sana A
C. Ow . Weivete
Benim Realattes
Alfred Ito
Alford
Lawrence
Howard
Wofon” Rentive
Floward
Helitive
Leak Munra
Atasi
Howard Omia
DA ‘Ae
St. Joseph
Founaitan Fathkett
Privat BR
Hackett
Fort Eonas
Seivase
Hadeer
Dureue
Var Company
Desid
Biliong
Ei Evil
Kan
Pia Shelton
Rivkurte
Fickeres
Stanton
Witla
Vane
Fland
Pete
Smit
Jamin Squires
Cambria
Geo W. Stansfield
W. H. Ppanes
A. J. Arncid & Son
A J. Kano
Shaping Up Rival Factions Enter Senate Fight
Burton and Leland forces clash over renomination and United States Senate bid amid Topeka political maneuvering. Burton backers push for Burton allies in the House while Leland seeks Baker’s senate path. Stanley’s camp may enter if Burton gains strength, with factional plots shaping the 1890s Kansas political landscape.
Legislature Totals and Spending Projections Across Two Fiscal Years
Chairman Henney of the house ways and means committee explains the Legislature appropriations totals for the two fiscal years starting June 1. He notes 3,573,090 dollars appropriated plus 44,000 for deficiencies, reducing total available to 3,429,090. Receipts from state departments will be 537,000, leaving 3,000,000 to be raised by taxation. An additional 444,000 was appropriated for new buildings and repairs due to neglected facilities. Calculations show 2,544,590 dollars needed for running expenses of the period’s departments after adjusting for new holdings and deficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henney
House
Ways and Means
Yuma
Perioua
George Eagie
Sereentt-Dtaatmis Tn Tie Huluse
Replies Bedsalves
Topeka Incone
J. J. Frey
Sana Fe
Thie
Albuquerque
Mds
Amd
Court House
Vkmey
Police
BK. Hutchins
Washington, D. C
W. H Nedde
Topeka
Cain Fay Tsurlay
Twenty-Third Kansas Regiment
Stater
Rhone
Bompand
Wien
Rhea
Kacas City
State House
Tego Sieren- Tolivetose
Pirje Ginter
Thorpe
Winsteaten Sones
John
Ornneain
Weotntt Street
Phil Eenphis
J. Bred Sete
Fisity
PP Sousa
Wan
Mr. Scott
State Taxation and Levy History Summary
A historical ledger notes and compares state tax figures: estimated property valuation this year at 250 009 and previous 390 000, with total appropriations and a surplus around 516 4306 after deductions. It recalls past levies of 42 mills in 1897 and a four-fifths mill increase in 1899 to cover deficits, excluding a quarter mill for the state house completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unis
State appropriations for new buildings listed in legislature
George A. Clark, secretary of state, fell ill with a severe cold and fever and cannot leave his room. The document lists appropriations for new state buildings including insane asylums, state university chemistry, reform schools, and the agricultural college among others across Topeka and other cities. The tally includes 3190,000 for the Topeka insane asylum and 40,000 for the Winfield insane asylum, with other items at Beloit, Hutchinson, Olathe, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulwas New Insane Asylum
Topeks Insane Asylum
Avi Winfield Sbecile Asylum
State University
Topeka Reform School
Osiwatomie Insane Asylum
Beloit Girls’ Achoul
Agricultural College
Hutchinson Reformatory
Olathe Deaf and Dumb School
Normal School
George A. Clark
Hill
Mr. Clark
Chinaman on a jury in Fort Scott spook case
In Fort Scott on March 9 five negroes and a Chinaman were chosen for a jury in the so called spook case. Mrs. Mary Epps sought $100 for ridding two houses of ghosts with alleged professional clairvoyant services. Sam Wah, an unlabeled laundryman, sat as juror after being pressed into service. The defense challenged the clairvoyant license, the court sustained the defense and dismissed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Justice Hackett
Ory
Mary Epps
Hen Bruce
Chitaman
Sam Wah
Armonedhe
W. ©. Lansdon
Wiley Anderson
Arch Davenport
Walt
Motion to dismiss attachment in Gillett cattle case
A district court filing seeks to drop an attachment on Mrs. G Gillett and her Hereford cattle after Abilene National Bank claimed a $1,500 note secured life insurance payments. Mrs. Gillett denies signing the note and contends the bank did not own the note when attached, suggesting forgery charges against Grant Gillett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene, Ken
March
G. G. Gillett
Abilene National Bank
Union Central Company
Gillett
G. SV. Hardard
Gillette
Banking report shows bank condition and reserves
The Kansas National Banks report details February 1 figures on loans and discounts deposits reserves and liabilities. It lists capital stock profits and total deposits while noting reserve levels and interbank obligations. An unrelated dental salve advertisement follows within the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maren
Kateas
United States
Owl Creek town to rise near Missouri Pacific line
Atchison county plans a new town named Owl Creek six miles below town on the Missouri Pacific. J St Clair a schoolteacher has forwarded a petition to Washington to establish a post office. A store will be built and the railroad asked to add a siding. A local ad touts One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for lung and throat troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Maren
Atenison County
Owl Creek
Missouri Pacific
J. St Clair
Washington
Geo
W. Stansfield
W. H.ee
Ben A. J. Kane
Topeka News Snapshots Mixed With Local Happenings
A Parametric slice of Topeka life notes robins in trees a legislative adjournment and upcoming events. Elks and glee clubs plan sessions and performances as the capital city hosts social and civic notices. Local officials report on roads, jails, and the state legislature while merchants discuss business needs and change in staffing.
State Opposed To Show Taxes Stir North Carolina
Charlotte protests graduate theater tax harming large towns and theaters statewide. Tax burden totals 400 in town and county taxes plus municipal levies and 20 performance fees for circuses could force many venues out. The bill, advanced by the house, may reach the senate. Individuals named include Geo W Stansfield W H Wilson A J Arnold Son A J Kane Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Maren
North Carolina
House
Senate
Geo
W. Stansfield
W. H. Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Son
A. J. Kane & Co
Charter Board Reigns In Charters Denying Lodges
The charter board refused building charters to lodges and other bodies, citing legal limits on for profit construction and noting some charters granted to certain opera house owners. A new bill to include hospital buildings as charter purposes failed. Recent charters granted this week include Sten Bank of Goodland and Gould Home. The Kansas City Kan Aid Association formed to oversee Wyandotte County relief and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charter Board
Newston Thompson
H. H. Neely
John C. Parrieh
Ben, Wilson
Kansas City, Kan
Wyandotte County
Cullom says US not ready to intervene in China
Senator Cullom stated Washington on March 9 that the United States should not enter the China crisis now. He said the nation has enough on its hands and will not assume responsibility for controlling the Chinese empire until more pressing matters are resolved, while trade expansion remains desirable. A second ad promotes a kidney and bladder cure claimed to relieve pain within six hours, sold by local Topeka druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bseastor
Cullom
United States
Aala
Washington
China
Senator Cullom
Asia
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Sim Drne Co
Topeka
Kan
Wanted Help and Housework Positions in Topeka
A large, garbled notice lists multiple WANTED ads for housekeepers and general help in Topeka Kansas. Entries seek elderly women for address work and journal care, a widowed woman for a housekeeper role, a good cook, and general maid duties. Also multiple postings for white girls and a boy for store work with references, plus rental notices and farm for sale details.
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Care Journal
Carbondula
Kan
A.W
New Mexico
Taylor St
Sth
Quincey Sts
E. Norris St
N. Topeka
Western Ave
Wanling
Lane St
Kansas Ave
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Remington Standard Typewriter
Wyckoff, Seamans & Benedict
Broadway
Wickope
Seamans & Tl & Bevedict
W. 9Th St
Kansas City
Topeks
Cassini
Pie Nork
Maris Fren Waahtherat
Tentiwentarva
Petin
Irene
Conternituc Celi
Esslenes
Hasan
Anema Cies
Sammie Sal
Ein
Vile Treamuren
EuMr Rma
Momen Ewantes
Grube
Merce m
Wigok
Piaviniane
Ehud
Jayna
Hithocen
Elena Fein
Aubery
Mainufacturves
Searlitl
Peter Wi Vries
Divelere
Saeeton
Hewton Manufacturirga
Willies Street
Steam Pump Trust
Neate Fae Sims
Burton and Leland
Burton
Stanley
Lucien Baker
Friends of
J. R. Burton
Baker
Hiok
Furtum
Hie
Althoven
Cy Leland
Intercata
Leland
Hort
Taker
Boxer
Hakerhee
Republican Party
Stits
United States Senate
Sovalle
Burtim
Lelan Lans
Stuart
Roby & Knox
George Clark
Unabls
Chinaman
Hansas National Banks
Worthie
W. H. Wilete
Armold & Son
A J. Kane
Wandburn
Ottawa
Lata
Dal
J. G. Stonerker
Fusi O
Taylor
Crawford Waters
Pipes
Henawas
T. J. Anderson
Brownfield
Smith Center
Po- Lce
Surveilance
Po H. Coney
John Aney
Beren
Clay Clement
G. B. Beterley
Hayden
Leavenworth
Gilbert
Clay County
Ida C. Bates
Woman's Medical College
Kapaas Cuy
Frank Eiliott
Lessy
Ard
Troy Times
Cla
Stan Warren Edwards
Ives
Tursonnel
Joan M. Torrence
Car Service Department
Sante Me
Nhl
S “Pring
Iitestel
Topehu
Sahiraman
Eatiny
Brown Bros. Co
Chicago
Miscei
Ener Belawan
Addrena H. Wilmering
Peoria
Pune
Quincy
Eale
Monroest
Harrison ST
Bra Hughes
EM. Burnet
Firet Close Board
Moma
W. J. Siopherson
Sixth St
Madison St
Rageka Ave
6Th St
Quincy St
Jefferson At
Jewell & Murburm
Ern
Shawnee Co
St. Bk Campbell
Hana
Monroe
Het
Olga Wss
Wit
Balamce
Olcott & Cortis
Aegon
Cs 50
Atealuiatics
Bacetien
Niettaininen
Prank Oope
Aiand Levit
Wek Fama Baeitv
Underersdcate Amcor
Seniatn
Ofare
Propate Court
Wuneax
Aia Fe Mile
Kame
Baturay
Guy
Ise
Topeus
Barnes
Baneas
Twelfth Sea
Mes Scott
Ise Barnes Heal
Fifth St
Mont
Otaeiauen
We Tor Dowan & CO
Miumblan Suilaine Doane
Dyamong
Saesta
Batilmers
Pearnena J.M
Quinor
Lanen
Ansan Oe
Sacs
Kanens
al James B. Wayden
James Peompici Eivek
Watchen
Amonds
Auverware
Ated
Topeka Storage Co
Jyme
Kas
D. Skinner
Mabel Martin
End Harmony
Greenwood A Scien
Ryder Sf
Gorka Gorton
Cerrat Ave
North Topeka
Egtatinere & Caccaet Penn Cies
Penile Bonpita
Ida
M.D
Orhoe
Plorists
Groves
Ava
CrcLe
Aun Cbs
Apo
Roonenna S
W. W. Gillespie
Pia
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