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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1896
Page
6
Dam plan dies after costly delays and mismanagement. Funds spent approach £10,000 with contractors paid and work halted. Public officials faced criticism as promoters pressed for money. The upper dam partly built remains, while lower dam plans collapse under financial trouble and political pressure.
A student show at the Topeka Library features photographer works displayed in a varied collection. The event highlights a mix of images with lasers and a focus on Meena and others, presenting an engaging mood with many portraits and scenes. The tone recalls a community arts effort with local participation and student involvement.
The article discusses the upcoming interstate contest featuring college teams from Topeka and nearby states. It notes expected rivals such as Kansas and Illinois regions, with emphasis on anticipated attendance, timing, and possible changes from last year’s format. It highlights the role of state associations and the involvement of multiple colleges across districts.
Washington May 1 The president sends correspondence to the House regarding the Maybrick case. The resolution seeks information on steps taken to secure the British government correspondence and the progress of examinations. Details mention Secretary Giney and Sir Matthew White with references to petitions, inspections, and related matters.
A Choppy Topeka page recounts scattered items from decoration day plans to court cases, concerts, and political chatter. Mentions include Joe Waters, Major Tom Anderson, Gov Morrill, Colonel Alexander Warner, Jules W. B Sutten, and the state irrigation board. Reports touch on house grounds improvements, a baseball test, and a hanging rumor about Bik Weal, all framed in a brisk, period newspaper tone.
General J. W. F. Hughes leads a project to stage a knightly joust and tourney as part of the fall festival. Participants will supply their own armor and horses, wear plumed helmets, and perform feats for witnesses, with no committee support and expenses borne by entrants.
Washington May 1 Representative Gardner of New Jersey from the committee on labor has submitted to the house a favorable report on a bill to protect five labor and the industries employing convict labor by restricting sale of convict-made goods to the states where produced. An amendment exempted manufactured agricultural products from the restrictions. The report asserts that the national testing will effectively limit interstate transport of such goods. Enterprising firm Cuthbert & Sargent of Topeka, cut stone contractors, ships large quantities of stone locally and to neighboring towns. They supplied cut stone for state buildings Atchison and Osawatamie and furnished stone for the Mount St Mary academy entrance at Leavenworth.
McPherson candidate Farmer A W Smith of Groveland comments that Cy Lelands action aids Gov Morrills renomination chances. He asserts Crum Crum and Leland are closely tied in politics, while Attorney General rules prison labor cannot move outside penitentiary grounds and the Governor bears responsibility for policy shifts.
Homeseekers excursion offers tickets to points in Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona and Indian Territory at one fare. Details through agent A. M. Puller City Pass Agent. Information and route details available from the Hicki iend agent.
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