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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1899
Page
6
Readable fragments describe a historical patent for a soothing syrup labeled for mothers and children. Mentions multiple product names and generic claims of aiding digestion and diarrhea. The text is garbled and mixed with unrelated terms and misspellings, unclear about the exact product scope.
J W Morphy secretary of the Kansas Editorial association backs a monument to John F Adams. He urges newspaper men to lead the effort and ensure the project progresses to completion. The text includes garbled fragments about others and places with no clear additional details.
A Paris dispatch reports Captain Dreyfus’s December 2 letter defending his innocence and denouncing oppression. He asserts the government acts without honor and pleads for restoration of his civil rights, urging public scrutiny of the judiciary and political interference.
San Francisco teletype reports restation of four companies of the Fifty-ninth Infantry at the Presidio to embark on the Bierman for the Philippines, with detachments sailing on the Sherman. Chaplain W D McKinney to join, and 200 nurses set to depart aboard the Centennial for Manila. Also notes San Salvador revolt ends in Guatemala and a local assault arrest of Fred Austin.
The state board of sericulture releases a final crop summary showing corn yields near 22505242 bushels, wheat higher than prior estimates, total grain value surpassing prior years, and the overall crop value listed around fifty-three million dollars. The report notes winter wheat up 1S percent, spring wheat yield around 47- bit bushels, and record high combined values for wheat, corn and oats.
Washington reports a memorial from Montana legislators alleging bribery in the election of William A. Clark to the Senate. They claim payments totaling up to 35,000 dollars were made to secure votes, with 30,000 dollars deposited in the state treasury. Petitioners seek an early hearing on the charges, naming Governor Robert B. Smith and others.
A sales-like appeal promotes Dr Wood of 18 W Sixth St Topeka Kansas boasting rapid cures for chronic and nerve diseases and urging immediate consultation. The text touts fifty five years of experience and promises free consultation and home visits while denigrating rival remedies. It also tangentially shifts to a political petition alleging payments to legislators in a separate matter.
Dec 5 Wilkes-Barre. United Mine Workers threaten nationwide action as Nantimek and Shamokin coal mines face a stalemate. Susquehanna Coal Co refuses to discharge any workers while strikers resist unless all sympathizers are reinstated. Mitchell warns of broader punishment if the Nantinoke strike persists.
members of the Rare Day enjoy extend to the executive committee vote for teen aunt that are programme for the ation WhEs sinter ar] ot be aa ton al jem Scott. Jord Grant Shaw of Florente and H. FR Musin of Gardenity comprising the exclusive committee held a meeting last night at Ut Copeland and decided to hold the annual Banquet at the Copeiegs January in Kansas Hayek Has had In pase Fears some of the poorest speakers in the State who ambled ming for an hour were uninteresting subjects Now the announcement that there will be Shorter and Better comes to the members who are pleased thereby.
Court completes panel for the trial as Judge Hazen suspends excuses until jurors are sworn. John Sutherin, a coal man, is accepted after he explains the conflict. Additional jurors from Monmouth township join the panel as the state outlines its case.
Dec 5 report from Pontale TH describes a bank in Cornel Tit being robbed of about 8000 dollars with the front door entry blown open by dynamite. The blast damaged the building and wrecked deposits. Police say two men are under arrest and another suspect may be at large, with confidence a third conspirator existed.
Secretary reports on the city school finances with the general fund balance and outstanding items for the year. Details list multiple schools and teacher counts including Washington, Field, Jackson, Nan Buren, Pulled, Lowmiin Hiteheel, Clay, and Sutmaur schools with varying numbers of teachers and staff. The document notes funds and allocations, noting figures like 100,029.27 and 1OLGGIAS in unsettled entries and June deadlines.
San Francisco December 6 The Examiner announces that Ell Baldwin has sold the entire Baldwin hotel site to James J Flood for 1 423 000 It is understood Flood will immediately begin erecting a modern building that may cost as much as 2 000 000Treasury notes: none.
Congressman Charles Curtis introduces a bill to allocate 199000 for a Fort Leavenworth hospital for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1900, and anticipates passage. He also seeks a 120000 refund to Leavenworth from funds paid for the Western branch of the Soldiers' Home.
The article discusses Judge Hook's temporary injunction being interlocutory and not appealable, while a 90 day statute allows an appeal with precedence in the court of appeals at St. Louis. It notes attorney general stance, and political commentary on Populist and Republican views, ending with an unrelated medical ad for Be German Salve by Squires of Kansas Avenue.
Chicago dealer notes stronger wheat with Ohio crop signals and European buying. May futures edged higher amid mixed receipts. corn and oats rallied on demand while grain markets show cautious carryover. Cattle and hogs steady to higher as weather turns colder and buyers favor futures.
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