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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1897
Page
7
A partial OCR fragment shows advertisements and notices from a newspaper page. It mentions prices, durations, and circulation. Names, places, or dates are unclear, but the legible items hint at weekly rates and promotional offers.
City of Topeka officials and engineers debate multi community improvements. Proposals cover street, sewer, and water work with potential municipal bonds and phased funding. Local solicitor notes that amendments and voter input will shape the final plan.
The Topeka city government invites sealed proposals for an ice plant project. Bids must be cash payments and subject to mayoral approval, with the city engineer managing the process. The council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and finalize terms after evaluation.
Local notice details the Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works located at 1L7 East Seventh Street, listing HODIGES as proprietor and referencing an action related to business operations. The fragmentary text identifies a sole proprietor and an address but lacks full context or complete dates.
The fragment lists names and events across Topeka area, including visits, festival preparations, and community notes. It mentions Mr and Mrs J B Jetters, Miss Mag Nagies, Mrs M. Nicholen, and various festival week plans, plus a report on a city park address and a reading circle meeting.
The Hope, commanded by Lt Peary with crew and dogs, arrived at Cape Sabine after a voyage to Cape Haven and Baffin Bay. The ship carried the largest meteor believed to weigh tons and will travel to New York after reaching port. An accompanying Arctic expedition planned to attempt the North Pole next year, with several parties and scientists surveying Cape Haven, Cape Sabine, and nearby areas.
Reported abduction involving Stills and a four-man gang leads to sensational charges and conflicting statements. Police say Mrs Scienae was found with her mother at White Sulphur Springs as investigations continue and accused associates deny the most serious allegations amid public doubt.
A storm, snow and sleet stranded the Argocaats near Chilecot Pass. HL Willard of Butte Montana fell from the rocks at point Galtway injuring his left forearm but he continued toward Crater Lake. Lindemann, Creeson chief, warned Chilesee Pass may close due to snow with miners rushing to save supplies for Dawson before isolation. Rivers may stay open past November. freight costs for packing from Oyense noted.
Secretary Alger and President Weare confer with Michael Cudahy of Alaska Transportation and Trading about a rapid equipment plan for troops bound to Alaska. Steamship Humboldt expected to sail Seattle to St Michael next Thursday, with preparations to move supplies via mountain passes and river routes.
The American Newspaper Directory editor states for Pursies's Six that Topeka daily papers receive circulation figures based on signed statements from Kansas papers. The directory will publish these figures September 1, 1897, and postage claims do not affect the statements. The State Journal reportedly pays no postage on much of its edition due to carrier or express delivery.
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