Topeka Contractors Deny Bid Rigging in Lowman School Project
In a Topeka letters column a response from Frank Blanch and J. SpeNcer rejects claims of a local bid pooling or collusion for the Lowman High School project. They swear there was no pool or agreement among Topeka contractors and state bids were opened publicly with no prior understanding. The statement defends local firms and condemns attacks as ignorant or malicious.
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Daly
Topeka
Topx
Kansas
Sirmit
Frank Hlinch
MM. Pbindern
Weil
Om Sul
Day of Saree BR THRAPP Commission Expiry 1903
Fragmentary OCR notes show a commission expiry on the ith day of January 1903 and bids on the Lowman Hill pens submitted in a rivalry, each seeking the contract. The readable portion hints at a procurement or commission award process with competing bids among firms.
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Thrapp
Kenny
Big Store Expansion Prompts Stock Removal Sale
The Big Store announces expansion and remodeling with added warehouse space and multiple floor moves. To finance moves and attract customers, prices are lowered on selected goods, starting with carpets and similar lines, with more lines to follow as stock is relocated.
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Main Street
Walnut
16Th Streets
School board under fire over slander claim in contract bid
Dispute centers on contractor bids for a building project and alleged slander by members of the school board. Citizens accuse the board of carelessly repeating defamatory remarks that damage the school’s business reputation while arguing the outsider’s bid was fair. The issue includes commentary from German capital trade notes and a broad market roundup, but the lead remains local school governance and accusations.
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Eam
Fed
Tay
Plang
TieBastern
Shaw
Minnispoole
Duleth
Toreaare
Luis
O. Suly
Elowna
Tuasola Ford
Northwastern
Market Gossip Insight From Kansas City Trade Ledger
Market gossip notes a merchant, A. G. Goodwin, contemplating regional receipts and trade patterns. The column hints that a forthcoming feature may analyze current market moves and trader behavior, with potential impact on local commerce strategies.
Grain market notes and prices from Chicago onwards
Fragmented market listing shows wheat, corn, oats and cotton notes with scattered prices and regional references. Mentions Chicago grain receipts, New York creamery butter, and Minneapolis wheat values alongside trading hints and city names.
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Cali
Curt
Wes
Hickania
Kansas City
Ieee Pea Srs
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