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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
7
A chaotic OCR fragment lists political and civic items, church events, and community notices. It mentions revival meetings, church services, public gatherings, and local officials. Names such as Ben Wier and Debbie Laleli appear among scattered references to police, parishes, and neighborhood happenings.
Fragmented OCR text references Breese Mynutuctarine Cy and Degen Lite tiaut Pte offering syrups and salves, with mentions of hardware stores T. J. Coughlan and Chaney Morton. Several garbled phrases suggest a market or trade notice listing products like buckwheat, coal heaters, and regional names on Kansas Avenue.
New York reports discuss iron and metal trades with mixed signals on contracts prices and delivery. Rail and bridge projects, wire rod sales, girders for Glasgow, and North River bridge prospects influence the market while demand weakens in some sectors and rises in others. Opinions on spring allocations and transit work shape near term activity.
Banks and trust companies in New York have withheld plans to dispose of city bonds. Reports say buyers presented about 15 million dollars in local bonds to the Treasury, while private holders offered around 1 million dollars in other issues. The scene reflects cautious demand as officials evaluate bids.
Independent Knickerbocker and People's Telephone companies struggle after week of talks to consolidate against Bell. Knickerbocker led by W Heckern aims to secure capital and cut local rates, planning a nationwide rival network from Boston to San Francisco, with Western Union potential in play. People’s group claims outside business ready and seeks contracts with thousands of customers while pursuing financing through bankers.
Capital lodge No Vegres at Manor the ladies auxiliary to the O W celebrated their sixteenth anniversary last evening at their hall. Musical numbers were enjoyed by many members of the lodge and their guests. Mrs Grace Cutler of Sauna presided as chief officer and Mr J W Ges acted as grand foreman. The order promoted the Degree of Honor and welcomed WM new candidates initiated in the past two months.
Frankfort ny reports Taylor allies quietly canvass legislature members on how they would vote on contest outcomes if the state creotion seats Goebel. Six Democratic senators are said ready to back certifying Goebel, while Goebel may switch to challenge Blackburn for senator. Rival factions cite Goebel, Blackburn, and allies Chaney Morton Jewel Oak Heaters in the unfolding fight.
Content from Topeka column with local notices on residents travels births sales and church events. Mentions Charles Lukens Mrs. Courtney Mrs. Goodman and others. social gatherings at churches. a son born to Mr and Mrs Schenck. and a Shafer Nesswender wedding with guests from Silver Lake Menoken and beyond and plans to move to San Francisco.
The Yoeman murder case against E Yoeman for the killing of David Jackson in Potwin last summer is scheduled to begin November 27 in district court. Bond set at 15000 draws offers of assistance from Chase county and Emporia residents. attorneys are T. F E Dornt of Topeka and Juks Madden of Emporia. Dozens of witnesses may be called as the state lists numerous names and others are expected from the defense. The trial may be continued due to John Madden’s engagement in another murder case in Chase county.
New York Navy reports third day of Roland El Molineux murder trial, with testimony slow to begin. Prosecutor Osborne and Henry Cornish discussed strategy, Cornish seated before the bench as Molineux appeared cheerful with his father and counsel. Additional notes reference Jewel Steel Ranges and Chaney Morork.
Classifieds show a mix of wants and notices: salesmen sought to sell nursery stock. various rental options at 38 Jackson Street, 9 Karees Avenue, and multiple 5 to 8 room homes including a cottage and a house with a barn. Also lost medicine salve box and bids for a new City Hall, plus probate petition for intoxicating liquor permit and contractor notices.
Fragmentary notice records work activity at a West Fifteenth address with references to painters and project scope. Name fragments hint at a fresco task and possible contractor involvement, but OCR errors obscure full details. The readable items point to an ongoing job description and location without clear dates or firm outcomes.
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