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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1897

Page

7

State Building Interior Work Bid Notice

The Secretary of State of Kansas Topeka invites bids for interior dome work at the State Capitol Building. Plans by J J Lesher and State House Architect. Five percent certified bid bond required. four day bid acceptance. bids may be rejected. Eight hour law notice and bidder qualifications apply.

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Reorganization Committee Aims to Take Kansas Pacific Branch

In Chicago Oct 20 the Tribune reports a high railroad authority declares the Union Pacific reorganization committee plans to seize the Kansas Pacific branch. A syndicate holds 000,000 in mortgage bonds and would be paid about 12,905,252 to yield control, but the committee seeks to block all bidders.

Kansas Chicaso Tribune High Railroad Authority Chicago Union Pacific Kansas Pacifie Oriier Kansas Pacific Denver Gulf

Bryan at Mount Vernon in hoarse remarks rally crowd

In Mount Vernon Bryan spoke after 1 am to about 1,000 people. He appeared hoarse while addressing and finished at midnight before leaving for Newark. The event drew moderate applause and wire-sourced reports noted a restrained reception. Local towns mentioned include Delaware Echmond Ashland Marry Coste and Holmes counties.

Columbus W. J. Brean Mpyke Mount Vernon Bon Delaware Echmond Ashland Marry. Coste Holmes Bryan Newark

McNall Defends Insurance Examinations as Rigorous Probes

State Superintendent Webb McNall condemned claims that examinations by the home commission and others are whitewash. He cited detailed asset verifications in the Travelers of Hartford case and said investigators spent over a week examining holdings, properties, and notes to uncover inflated values and ensure honest reporting. He challenged affidavits accusing officials of lax scrutiny as false and emphasized thorough, necessary costs to uncover true asset values.

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Fragmented audit of assets and mortgages completed

A three day review examined government bords stocks real estate and other property on a schedule. Mortgages were checked and overdue interest noted. The president asked to settle the bill and proposed 3225 which covered expenses and the work. The company paid without delay or further charges.

Hepagen McNall

Fight for Freedom at University of Berlin Inaugural

Extraordinary scene as students crowd the University of Berlin for the inaugural address of Dr Reinhard of Weinhacen. He denounces social democracy as gutter agitation and defends freedom of thought in a battle of spirit against tyranny while praising laborers fighting for liberty. The room proved too small for the audience amid loud cheers and rare hiss.

Belin University of Berlin Reinhard Weinhacen Helavold Reinhold Ghiednes

Longstreet Appointed Commissioner of Railroads

Washington Oct 23 The president appointed James Longstreet of Georgia as commissioner of railroads, succeeding Wade Hampton. The list includes Mintchett as survey superintendent, Bibbs as consul in Tamatave, Stillman as Pensacola customs collector, Muir as New Jersey internal revenue collector, Houser as U.S. marshal for the district, Kenny as pay inspector, and Chafersi as assistant surgeon. Longstreet, a former Confederate general and Grant ally, has been prominent in postwar Republican circles and recently married a Georgia woman.

Hampton Washington James Longstreet Georgia Wade Hampton Henry 3. Mintchett Misgouri Coast and Geodetic Survey Miffin W. Bibbs Arkansas United States Tamatave Madagascar Janes E. Stillman Pensacola Fin Isaac N. Muir Internal Revenue New Jersey Zeeth Houser Dstrict Reson Albert S. Kenny Chafersi Risse Longstreet South Grant Longatreet Judes Fibhe Coast AL Tatuatave

Carnegie armor works offered to U S by Carnegie

Parla Oct 20 Andrew Carnegie says he has offered the Carnegie armor plate works to the United States government. If not adopted, the firms will sell the plates abroad. He says he only took up armor bustiers from aera duty to his country. The works have never paid. The firm aims to sell at the smallest possible price. Carnegie denies reports of a combination with Rockefeller to control iron and steel. First heavy frost of the season hits Topeka with 36 degree low. Frosts may end soon. forecast warmer tonight and tomorrow. Temperature 62 at 2:25 PM.

Parla Andrew Carnegie Carnegie United States I Aera Camingle Hockefeller Oremining & Combination Iron and Steel Industry of America Topeka T. J. Jennings

Quinton Discusses Examination and Bond Checks

The examiner speaks on the firm’s handling of a four million dollar bond inquiry. He states the company began work immediately, starting with taunting and checking bonds claimed to be in vaults and tied to insurance and examination firm actions.

ES Quinton National of Hartford Coctany

North Topeka News Roundup Ties To Local Events

North Topeka items note sales at Rimball, Gem Bakery, and Crandwell Jeffers. Miss Josie Platt at Tyler Street. Rocheaster Missees Camp entertainment. Mrs Lacey hosting a gathering on Wax Buren Street. Shawnee camp meeting. Mrs Patnett and Eta leave for Kansas City. Houghtelin hosts Hillowpen party. two weeks west trip for W W Crittenden. Mrs Patnett’s daughter Eta to Kansas City. Mabel Tinkie to New Trail post. North Christian church programs active. hunts for ducks return from Indian Territory. Rev and Mrs Sautt visiting St Joseph area. Overbrook fete for 6-year-old Bays injured. Dr A C Davis reports health cautious. Triple Ladies benevolent society hosts event at 307 Kansas Avenue. Miss Wilmer Mills performs. club members toast Miss Als with cake.

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Revolt of Troops Reported in London Chronicle

The Daily Chrono prints a sensational program from Hostbay about the withdrawal of the second battalion Royal Regiment from Samana to Eawatpined. Disputes split between claims of mutinous refusals and troop fatigue, with Gen Sir Yeaterat Riggs noting a medical exam found five percent health issues. The Chronicle questions the motive amid frontier Irish and Scottish battalions.

London Chrono Secon Royal Samana Eawatpined Ana Lawrand Yeaterat Riggs Daily Chronicse

Gambling House Debacle Sparks Police Action

A gambling house operation collapsed as proprietors and patrons posted deposits and faced warrants. Police arrested several men amid a chaotic scene with家具 and furniture seized to satisfy a replevin suit. The report notes workers and owners contesting enforcement while workers’ compensation provisions draw debate from Wales.

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