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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1897
Page
7
A cluttered historical newspaper snippet advertises job requests and miscellaneous notices. It mentions WASTED listings, temporary work, and various occupations, including general help and clerical tasks, with dates and prices in old currency. The jagged OCR reflects numerous spelling errors and spacing. The ad seeks buyers and workers and hints at a local classifieds system reminiscent of early 20th century papers.
A garbled OCR fragment references education, courts, and a newspaper page intent but lacks coherent details. It mentions schools, a possible opening, and names that are not decipherable. The text resembles a damaged historical page segment with confusion over events and dates.
Fragmented listing shows a teacher of voice and local ads for real estate and cider delivery. Names like Adaress Beivoir and Mre A Bo Arnott appear amid property details, prices, and contact lines, reflecting a cluttered 19th century classified page.
In Topeka Kansas October 185, the Commissioner of Elections held a meeting to review ballots and procedures for the upcoming vote. Officials discussed eligibility, the counting process, and the role of the electoral board in supervising the tally.
Notice from the Office of Commissioner of Elections Tapeka Wet states registration books will close Friday evening October 2nd at 5 pm and reopen after the election. T. Young, Commissioner of Elections.
Proposals call for interior dome work at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka with glass and cornice details. Bids close at 1 o clock noon on November 6, bids must accompany a bid bond and compliance with state laws. state may reject any or all bids. Governor Leedy and Secretary of State preside over submission and bid security requirements.
The monetary commission reconvened on October 12 in Arlington. Commissioners Leighton Dean Figh and Patterson attended as about 10 communications on currency reform were discussed. The meeting focused largely on fiscal matters with several items reviewed and debated during the session.
In Baltimore at the Swell Hotel, Princeton football players caused a midnight fire scare as they registered and briefly disturbed guests. A second commotion followed, with rooms occupied by the students, broken furniture, and skylight damage before authorities intervened and the group was warned not to stay at the hotel again.
Seattle October report quotes Pat Galvin arriving from Daw-son-Cits describing 401 mined claims proved rich and 280 staked but undeveloped. He estimates north gold output could reach millions, stating prior published figures were near the mark and describing a great gold field awaiting development.
Judge Hancey appoints Josuph W. Suddard and Arthur Welsh permanent receivers of the association following a July report. The exalting Hoek case reveals about 160000 owed to the association and 306000 tied to mortgages. French is said to own property in the association or through Trends xij. The expert report notes secured values and possible equities, with French linked to Culupada.
The Samuels syndicate, owning 15 large ships from the East, aims to supply Standard Oil in Asia and begins a major voyage to South Borneo. European engineers and 33 oil prospectors from the U S and Canada join. five miles of railway will move boring gear as ships Cruthie and other assets are engaged for the expedition to Kotien Singapore.
Tomorrow offers a cheap carnival excursion from Leavenworth with a Santa Fe special at 7 15 arriving back at 10 30 pm. Round trip fare is 1.87 dollars. The Mace club accompanies the trip and the ad promises a great day with minimal cost.
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