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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1898

Page

7

Topeka Plans New Brick Sidewalks Replace Wooden Walks

The city council approved funding for fourteen miles of brick sidewalks replacing rickety wooden walks on Topeka streets. Mr. Root seeks $1,000 for legal work and police pay as extra, while contracts for the project will be awarded after Benitof notices and ad deletions. The plan divides work from April 15 to November 1 and includes a requirement to lay a set number of feet monthly.

Courciman J. Drew Mayoriel Drew

City Council Ponders Quo Warranto Suit Fees

The city council debated Attorney Root’s $1000 claim for fees tied to a quo warranto action against the Water Company. Root’s suit arose from a local dispute over Melita Island and the city’s relief efforts. council and city attorneys supported pursuing the case, leading to a ruling in the city’s favor. The judiciary committee was tasked with reviewing the claim.

Witer Company Tin City Root Itakrove Melita Teland Tineke Puprime Uy Coducil Ft M. Root Mary Atetrac Cee Cite Burd

ONY COUNCIL SUED

Sherif Cook serves a writ of mandamus against the city council over police pay and department limits. The case, filed by Clerk John Martin of the supreme court, will be decided by the high court in an April hearing.

Sherif Cook Sheri Cook Suprem Court

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Regulation Referred to Judiciary Committee

Last night council proceedings show Councilmen Pattison and Warner absent. Mayor Fellows requests action on absentees while LON EDF ace DRIVING FILES Jaker & Bradbury were allowed. The regulation was referred to the committee on Judiciary.

Committee On Judiciary Lon Jaker & Bradbury Fellows Pattison Warner

Wisconsin Man Accepts Alta Villa Challenge in Army Pistol Debate

Dr George Powell of La Crosse cabled acceptance for Mason, pledging to defend patriotism amid a heated exchange over an Alta Villa challenge. Powell, a noted western diplomat and physician, recalls long army service and praises the courage of those defending the nation while hinting at the era’s dramatic rhetoric and public figures.

Wisconsin Wespons Winana Marti United States Snaier Bnd Mison Fishwean Yasiker Sailora Phevana Ghorghe George Powell Thirte Zaire Cunae la Crane Powell Leo Buen

Lost Money Found and Arrests Reported in Detroit

Mail carrier reveals hidden money location while a Porter Bowtellier suspect, under arrest, faces charges. German anarchist figures rise in editorials and funeral speeches noted. Swarthmore College president De Garmo resigns, Cornell University Department of Psychology to fill vacancy. British ship Crocodile reports gale damage and crew survival. social quips and literary quips thread through Washington Star commentary.

de Garmo Iphia Swarthmore College Corwell University Wm. W. Birdall Richmond, Isd Biehschoel

Important Decision in St Louis Court Weighs Justification

Judge Seiden P Spencer of division seven denied a rehearing in the Stark vs. Knappe & Co. case. The court held that if the substance of the publication is alleged and proved in full and fair meaning, the justification is complete.

St Louis St. Louis Seiden P Spencer Ibel Charles DB. Stark George Knappe& Co Stark Spencer

Anglo Keyplian force braces for attack at Atbara Camp

March 22 Atbara Camp Nubia reports the Anglo Keyplian force awaiting an assault. A false alarm near Hadfords ends with a Hiliieh Brigade bayonets fixed in darkness and a Highlander killed by a bayonet. Army patrols move toward Drashudi as Osman Digna’s brother makes failed attacks near Adata.

Atbara Nubia Hadfords Hiliieh

Aid for Cuban hunger crisis and political notes

Cables from Havana relay relief needs for Cuba as 205000 destitute in 401 towns require 400 tons of corn meal and 50 tons of lard weekly. Also reports US congressional candidacy talks with Atwood of Leavenworth and Lavigne vs Bury boxing rumors. German expedition attacked near Dar es Salaam. St Lawrence flood fears ease.

New York Louis Rilopech Cuba Havana

Special Session Powers Tax Reform Plan By Governor

March 22 Lansing Mich The state legislature opens with Governor Pingree presenting a plan to tax railroads and telegraph and express companies at the average rate of taxes and other property for the previous year A five member state board to assess all corporate property sworn statements alike true cash values and gross receipts The opposition suggested by Senator McMillan favors a commission rather than Pingree plan arguing capital will leave the state The governor counters that McMillan plan is the old dodge of the fallacies to go in time.

Lansive Mich Govenor Pi Pingree United States McMillan

It's A Boy Triumph For Dr Schenk In England

Bowdon March 22 The Countess of Warwick formerly Lady Brooke has given birth to a son. The birth is hailed as a triumph for Dr Schenk whose controversial discovery of sex secrets was tested by the event. The Countess, famed in England's high society, had withdrawn from fashionable circles amid rumors. The couple reportedly contacted the doctor after news of his discovery emerged and the birth fulfills their hopes.

Dr. Schenk Bowdon Countess of Warwick Brooke Countess of Warewick England Schenk

Imprisonment for Debt In Court Ruling Delivers Change

In St Louis on March 25 the U S Court of Appeals reversed a lower judgment in a false imprisonment case. The plaintiff, imprisoned for debt, had been confined previously and later re imprisoned after a new default. Judge Prittips ruled that a person cannot be jailed solely for debt.

Sf Louis Hevan Tenlost

Warships for Japan and distant world orders

Reports from Vienna claimJapan will spend 19 percent of yen reserves on warships with 57 ships already ordered and phased deliveries across Britain France Germany and the United States. A jumble of notes then recounts varied anecdotes from San Francisco and Chicago about marriages thefts and mild jokes, closing with a testimonial about Brazilian Balm for grippe from Cincinnati.

Japan Vienna England France Germany United States

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