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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1896
Page
6
The Topeka wheelmen push for rural road improvements and political influence. A sweeping reform effort sees candidates endorsed, with four candidates named for the state legislature race in the Topeka area and strong hopes for wheelmen backing to drive urban and rural road reforms.
In San Francisco on May 2 the Pacific Womens Press association met at Geld en Gate hall with Miss Susan B Anthony among attendees. A reading of a poem by Harriet Shiimers sparked discussion on women writers and roles in newspapers, urging collective advancement and equality.
Arrangements made for removal of remains from Oakwood cemetery to Arlington cemetery in the city. Application for site to the repository cemetery was sent by Inter? Secretary Lamont and approved. A prominent figure urged the resting place be among old comrades at Arlington, honoring Gen. Sheridan and Admiral Greham.
Judge Resorves his decision on May 1 in New York so briefs will be submitted regarding a receivership for the Kasete to tle state of the J Wat Kine Land Storware Company of Lawrence Colorado. The motion, opposed by creditors and trustees, argues over $4.8 million in debentures and a pending reorganization plan. The judge indicated the matter is not for immediate receiver appointment and is tied to the proposed corporate reorganization.
Cleveland May. A letter notes Marc Hanna will not discuss the outcome of the Hlinota Convention. The piece reflects on political predictions and Hanna’s expected role as a presidential candidate, citing ongoing speculation and public statements.
A mosaic of Topeka notices covers police, court actions, business moves, and civic events. Mentions include a pardon protest, sheriff correspondence, insurance concerns, and a push for public exhibitions. Also noted are marital actions, legislative chatter, and ongoing community discussions on fire relief and charity.
W H Gillett general auditor of the Santa Fe travels by train to Cripple Creek on private business and to oversee Midland Terminal railway interests His trip signals possible appointment of a new general auditor at the upcoming New York directory meeting.
Washington report details surgeon general findings on a vessel during a yellow fever outbreak. Dr Cleary notes inadequate disinfection and forgotten isolation, spreading infection to crew and government staff. Of nearly seventeen aboard, fifteen died, the disease now stamped out.
April liquor sales totaled 3578 for 27 stores, down from March 4007 for 28 stores. Listed brokers include Frank Holart 152, A Kuoremen 76, Torin 200, A T Waggoner 4, EK Sohnevig, B Woolverwa, K Jones 195, and A Lesey 153, with certificates verified by Livingoie.
Bonds of a county bridge project were sold to HC Speer for 7258.84 in a preliminary step toward the case. The sale is described as informal. if the bond lineage is proven, BA. Stwer may take them. Details mention delivery at First National Bank of Topeka or American Front a Saving bank of Chicago and topekan Jordan's Hall event.
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