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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1899
Page
7
Fragmented ad text touts MME Yale's beautifying system for ladies. The misspelled copy mentions promises of eye makeup, facial improvements, and a mysterious product lineup. Names and clear claims are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmentary OCR text listing Yale Beauty Department items and prices mentions 285 and 4 Baove miners of ces nan lw poteneet the Guir's meaimal not. The unreadable lines reference prices, names, and scattered terms.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a person arrested for good behavior and mentions seen on penile streets. References general Lobthrw Baw, Geine Os laity, and a medical section with unclear names. Mentions Provincial figures, rewards, and vice officials amid damaged pages and scattered sentences.
A garbled clipping from San Francisco era text discusses a figure named Dewey denying belief in a claimed authority over the islands. The fragment references a direct order and a cryptic inquiry about belief in an unnamed "Arteaiem" ruler amid rising pestilence.
In New York tale 7 Captain Elteworth steers Puritan and Martower to victory against Genesta and Ga farea. The Columbia 2 Ave may beat the Defender in the upcoming race while others doubt and debate the outcome.
An unidentified critic comments on a performance calling it first rate and notes expectations for better future work. The report references individuals including Mr and mentions Cape Hereert and Columbia in a fragmented paraphrase.
A proposed New York based Glove Trust linked to Chicago and Jersey manufacturing groups seeks to form a nationwide combine. Promoters claim an option on raw stock and factory outputs to curb competition, with four large Glove firms and several manufacturers in Jersey City involved in talks.
Chicago July 1 the western champions tennis meet opens this afternoon at the Kenwood Courts. Secretary J B Gatiner of the Western Tennis Association says many entries are expected and a strong field is promised with notable players including Bern Retired and Be apectsNeutrals among others. Everett Wren and Sheldon are listed though Sheldon is barred from doubles.
July 7 reports that citizens of Budapest sent Colonel Picquart a valuable jeweled fur token. Picquart replies via the Pest correspondent that he cannot accept the gift, expressing gratitude and a preference for peaceable relations with the sender.
State records show charter filings lapsed and new articles of incorporation filed today for multiple firms. Ferkogion Creamery of Craeford, Anderwin Hartcare of St Marrs, Realty Company of Wichita, and First MS cherch of Bise EH appear among the newly organized entities with varying capital figures.
The court denied Green a deckion in a case about wheeling stories and a scooter. The ruling questioned whether Wheeling WV products and a Key West brand cigars trade could be impacted by a broader interstate deception claim.
An OCR fragment reports a claim of a large hidden treasure in a Skagway Alaska mine. It mentions a person named Warren G and a cabin at Daw aa with references to Daw Alaska and W. Priday, though many words are garbled. The readable portion describes alleged concealment of gold in a cabin and a reply from Priday.
A police pursuit leads to the arrest of a suspect connected to embezzlement. An officer pursued from San Francisco and an extradition inquiry followed. Baker, a former Adams Express employee, fled east, evading capture. authorities dispatched guards and searched trains, but his hiding place remained undisclosed.
New York July 7 reports quote Alger showing weariness as he answered on the war, defense and recruitment questions. He denied resigning and said orders to start effect would be given. reporter noted a weary expression and the secretary walked away.
Acting Internal Revenue Commissioner Williams rules natural or artificial gas corporations fall under the general receipt tax. The decision notes specific items like tar and ammonia byproducts may be taxed, but line items referring to gas mains do not imply taxation of the piping system that distributes gas.
Santa Fe in California and P Ripley expected to be elected president of the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley railroad at the July meeting. The directors face changes in officers as Santa Fe acquires the stock and assumes active charge after July. A key agenda item is the proposed consolidation of Santa Fe properties with the state.
Insurance magnate McCall hosts a dinner in New York as Prussian representatives probe Berlin based insurance firms. Officials read lengthy excerpts from a Prussian interior minister meeting, with U.S. President McKinley's administration weighing responses and potential strengthening ties.
Fragmentary OCR describes a charter authorizing the Great Lakes Towing Company as a wrecking operator and mentions involvement with river tributaries and a notable transfer or agreement. The readable text references names and places in a disjointed way without clear dates or locations.
Reporter from headquarters describes severe flood impacts near Staley and Sealey as the Brazos River rises. Dewey Railroad Bridge, four miles from Staley, is washed away while tracks along the ME and T line are underwater. Partial rebuilding may be required and measures are being taken to assess and mitigate damage.
Governor Roosevelt of New York asks Senator Beveridge to spend several weeks at his summer home in Oyster Bay after returning from the Philippines. Beveridge is expected to come back soon with a few weeks of rest, with talks of a possible meeting with the governor.
A brief notice from Stattle Wah dated July 7 reports the sale of placer ground measured at about 200 meres by George F. dial of this city. The buyers are listed as CS Longstrest of New York and related London and Boston talists. Details are unclear due to OCR quality.
Orders issued to restart all coke ovens nationwide. all previously idle ovens to run full time, first time in cake industry history. Expect thousands to return to work as production resumes and employment rises.
The Santa Fe offers round trips from Los Angeles and Pittsburg with prices from 19. daily to 542 for departures June 15 to 20 and August 1. The service advertises rapid trains with steel bridges, electric lighting, dining cars, and luxury seating. F. Harvey manages operations. agent is FF King of Topeka Kansas.
The Green Glass Presaes League of the United States and Canada holds its convention in Marton Indiana with plans to resume work September 1 and officers elected including James Hope as President Daniel Hayes as first vice president Jake Fayes as financial secretary Christopher Beck as treasurer and Edward Corey as corresponding secretary Based on scattered readable text this item outlines the meeting and leadership selections.
Washington July 7 General Wreeter expresses belief that rebellion will be better for both the Philippines and the United States and pledges aid to the government now forming. He notes the need for stable leadership and offers to place music at General Otis’s disposal while preparing to depart for San Francisco.
A dramatic incident reports a pistol duel between Charles Salteman and Mary Hortsidsteimer, ending with Salteman pursuing marriage, amid a tumultuous affair. The affair involved Mis Horfoideveiner, with accusations of jealousy and threats, leading to a tense confrontation.
New York reports merchants association says western passenger bureaus approved reduced rates from their territory to New Orleans Texas routes offer one and a third fare round trip. Central passage grants seven gates to Buffalos and Ogden. August dates set for Rocky Mountain tours and scenic line promotions with round trip sales to Salt Lake City and Glenwood Springs via The Rock Island Lines.
Fragmented OCR lists various items for sale including goats and general goods. Entries mention sale of animals and household items with unclear details and broken names. The readable parts point to a marketplace style notice without cohesive narrative or clear dates.
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