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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1899
Page
7
The circus brings a lively procession with bands, elephants and chariots. Spectators watch horsemen and a lion tamer amid rides, drumbeats, and a bustling ground show featuring mirrors, wagons, and a grand parade without formal headlines.
Republicans pressure Governor Stanley to order regents to reinstate reforms and oust populist members. Bid taint with Manhattan printers sparks clashes over printing contracts and costs. Auditor and governor scrutinize bonds while foreman Sutterthwaite takes office amid accusations of lax oversight and political gamesmanship.
A damaged notice outlines a contract for library book cases captured by a New York firm. The Bennett Block store at 730 Kansas Avenue is mentioned in connection with the bidding and purchase of school books and related library equipment.
C Randolph, once Topeka correspondent for the Kansas City Fires and a famed Times alum, visits Topeka. He later joined a New York paper, spent seven years in journalism, then served as Washington correspondent before buying the Phoenix Republican three years ago. He notes a changing political and public landscape.
News of the Vanderbilt estate details Cornelius Vanderbilt and eight heirs, a trust fund of 40 million dollars, a separate 40 million reserve, and prior inheritances totaling around 12 million. It outlines properties including “The Breakers” at Newport and a 125 by 150 foot Fifth Avenue mansion, with lavish interiors.
The Central National Bank sues Lewis Sells and L M Crawford alleging a fraud transfer of Monroe Street lots to Sells to shield Crawford and other creditors from a $3,529 judgment. Similar suit targets Crawford, Mulvane and Green over opera house property and transfers aimed at concealing assets from creditors.
Sentiment from the Dreyfus affair fuels a local election for festival queen. Hundreds of ballots have been cast in favor of Miss Sadie Joseph, a Jewess chosen to preside. The Bennett store on 230 Hacsue avenue offers school books at cost.
The Worcester Massachusetts annual Prohibition convention praised women delegates, organized the gathering, and adopted a platform calling for total alcohol abolition and opposition to the army canteen. It supported woman suffrage and warned against army and navy interference against Congress laws.
New York Sept 13 opening of the Staxet investigation committee heard Alfred T White, former Brooklyn works commissioner, say Ramapo water supply would be costly and inadequate. Frank H Platt testified he knew nothing of General Tracy’s presidency or stock ownership in Ramapo. Witnesses discussed government and private water contracts, and Platt denied direct ties to the Ramapo firm while noting bidders and rivals in the market.
In a whaling tale aboard the Albatross Captain Dave and his partner hear a strange roaring from the trunk of the sloop. Old Tom Williams, a semi mythical companion, sings in the trunk while the crew notes the sea robin’s eerie hum that may hint at a haunting or a hidden presence aboard.
Classified fragment shows help wanted for a young educated man with carpentry experience and references, plus rental ads for several houses around Monroe street and Tyler street. It mentions Dominion Company, Dept 2, and notes monthly salary and expenses. Also small cash for acceptable ideas.
For sale a six room house with cellar under a porch area. Includes a secure yard and cemented arbors. Separate fire and kitchen area described. offer to be paid in cash. Quick sale possible.
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