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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1899

Page

7

Repeal Effort Fails. New Bond Ordinance Adopted

City council defeats effort to repeal the license tax ordinance. A new bond ordinance funds multiple blocks of paving. Debate centers on premium stamp tax legality and suspension of rules. vote on suspension ends 5 to 5, with supporters Hicpai Harts Morgan Henson and Warner, opponents El burgess Chasey Roundtowe and Hughes.

Shane Cener Ciuneiman Warner Seydest Werk Warner Ube Br & Bay Dasiesti Council Mereun Dewey Cosmottian Hughes Bap Neyinlain Stain Company Hicpai Harts Morgan Henson Warm Rites Elburgess Chasey Roundtowe

Paying Bonds Issued for City Improvements

Council approves issuing bonds totaling 53 85432 to fund street and utility projects. Bonds bear 4 percent interest with staggered due dates next year and the following years. Projects include paving Clay Street, Gachunuen street, Williams Avenue, Linea Street, Seventh and Twelfth avenues, and additional streets in the district.

Gachunuen

Hall Work Contract Awarded to Conkiln for Exiava Hon facility

The contract for constructing the new hall at the cite hall was awarded to Eo Conkiln. The price cited is 24 cents per cubic yard, with tender details featuring workers Bradbury and others at various rates.

Pew Cite Eo Conkiln

Residents petition for new Melan Bridge on East Eighth Avenue

A petition signed by residents requests a new manganese bridge over the Shunea Bunge at East Eighth Avenue to replace an aging wood and iron structure. They seek a three hundred year plan with street and cemetery access, arguing the current path worsens funerary service access. petition referred to the committee on avenues and walks.

Ies Rot Cie Coumol Brode Selan Milan Committee On Atresia

Take Up Resolution Tracks City Railway Plan

A resolution introduced by Conn elimag Hashes calls for taking up old tracks from the Winewood Pub Railway near Gainey and Jefferson streets to East Ninth Street. The measure notes the tracks are in poor condition and create an endangered traffic lane at night. The resolution was adopted.

Connelimag Hashes Winewood Pub Railway Company Gainey Jefferson Streels East Ninth Street

Schools to Miss Parade in Twentieth Kansas Reception

Board debates student participation in a parade for the Twentieth Kansas reception. Superintendent Davidson argues drilling and prep would burden schools, while others urge no participation. a motion to exclude students passes and schools are dismissed for the day. Public celebration discouraged by local officials.

M. Davidson Davidson Nibbaugh Schiait Davidsan Haya Mr. Hopebake Althoteh W. Fincher Topeka Senowls Hensha

Attack on Angeles by Filipinos at 2 O'clock in the Morning

An attack on Angeles began shortly after 2 AM in Manila. One American was killed and seven wounded as artillery shelling occurred. Units of the Seventeenth Ninth and Thirteenth engaged the enemy and forced a retreat around 4 AM. A pursuing party near Hallie captured a filing major.

Manila Angeles Ly'elock Hallie

Pendleton Pastor Involved In German Heir Plot

A Pendleton pastor linked to a German heir dispute is reported in fragmented text. The article mentions Rev. Paut Krucer of Uktex and a claim by Ernest Krieger seeking an heiress property, with references to Los Angeles, Franconian currency, and a wartime backdrop.

Pendleton Gre Paut Krucer Uktex South

Five Thousand Six Hundred Fifteen Dollars Eighty Seven Cents Grant

The Twentieth Kaneus Fund reports added donors and contributors to its expanded list. Notable entries include OrmMIDereotal Brothers, Capital Publishis Topeka Mailway Parkhurat-Davis Crane, Shawnee, and Bank of Tup ks. Several banks, merchants, and firms from Topeka and nearby areas appear among the supporters with varied amounts.

Foc St Meinance Ormmidereotal Brothers Capital Publishis Topeka Mailway Parkhurat-Davis Crane Brick Co Shawnee Sa Boo Joab Milvone Bank of Tupcks Moerehant National Hank Gleed Ware Paloer Siabbae Beth Whiteker Bros State Savings Bank Po ‘Toreka Cash Dry Floods Co CL. Scott, Cremerts F. & Bates Royal Billard ‘Halt Thompson Ee W. & Furma Robinwun & BM Hayden Tay Morenndie Upchurch Lodge

Headlight Tom and the torpedo warning tale on the rails

A New York Sun excerpt recalls Headlight Tom McHatlock who never stopped for a flag. The story details his railroading methods and a wager with Mullins of the Katy line. Mullins rigs a dummy end of train to test Tom, tricks him into stopping, and spoils the veteran engineer’s perfect punctual record.

New York Sun Severn Tom McHatlock Fagman Nur Ly Air Tiegman Tor Andy Mullins Mullins Tom Skarge Muno Shia Mullina Tera Apeie Pili Saemas Old Tom

Wanted and Miscellaneous Ads Summary

A chaotic mixed T list of want ads features multiple job requests and household tasks. Entries include assistants and stenographers, general housework, meals and kitchen help, carpet cleaning, and room rentals. Some ads reference specific addresses and contact notes, with several entries seeking sales agents and trades.

For Rent and Sale Listings Mixed in City Notices

A flood of classified style lines offers rooms for rent and various items for sale or trade. Listings include furnished rooms, parlor and bedroom spaces, old stove sales, household goods, bicycles, and farm equipment along with business opportunities and professional services notices. The text reflects a late 19th or early 20th century urban classifieds page with multiple locations and contact details.

Notice of Meeting of Board of Supervisors of Election

Notice of meeting for the Board of Supervisors of Election in Topeka Kansas dated October 1 19 with details on attendance and agenda for potential correction and additional items to be presented by interested parties.

Lawrence Kansas M_ MANSON Board of Supervisors Topeka

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