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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
3
A Newark woman recounts severe female ailments lasting two years. After doctors offered little help she used Lynn E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash, feeling much improved and cured. She thanks the company and shares relief from pelvic and urinary troubles.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous names and roles with unclear context. Names include Walter, Barter, Lane, Keeton, and Beeman among others. The piece references military service and appointments, with scattered geographic and institutional hints but no coherent event or date.
Fragmented text references patent medicines from the seas and a legal case docket. Mentions a medicine maker and a physician. notes on social, medical, and legal topics with unclear names and dates.
July 1 report from Alteana discusses local concerns over stomach poisoning linked to embalming chemicals. State board of Swarth pursues a quiet inquiry after dealers and practices are questioned. A health representative pledges a thorough investigation into embalming methods and chemical use.
Kansas City reports say Mohawks, the most powerful labor order, plan to unite all unions under a single banner. Leader J B Sovereign asserts the organization will grow to oversee labor and policy nationally, aiming to shape administration and push a strong labor agenda.
The piece describes Yeoman and E Yaiman as early figures associated with Kansas first hand printing press. It notes the press as a landmark in Washington bach press history and references its arrival during the era, attempts to print suffrage papers, and its role in founding local papers such as the Chase County Banner. It mentions Cottonwood Palle and Glass County sheriffs, W. A. Morgan and Misswort connections, and wartime context shaping its history.
The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co began two digs in the street yesterday to install new poles and replace old ones without city permission. Officials investigated and ordered the work halted after discovering improper installation and calls for sanitary inspection by J. D. Pattison.
Cleveland July 11 The Standard Oil company plans to abandon its Ohio territory after a prolonged anti trust dispute. The large Columbus area plant and its spray shop are nearly closed with key officers resigning. Treasurers and executives have left, employees sell homes, and the massive refinery is expected to be abandoned as Lima’s Sular Refining allegedly increases output in an independent move.
New York July 11 Captain Watkins of the Paris acknowledges personal responsibility for the strand of the American steamship. He states the mishap arose from a miscalculation of the ship's position and not from lack of effort or diligence. Inspectors have doubted Watkins tenure as master of the Paris schemes and he remains in command while investigators pursue the underwriters' interests.
Jonmie Oliver, a New York politician from Tammany Hall, arriving in Alaska, asserts the rack and file will be solid for Bryan. He says Tammany will endorse Bryan anywhere, even if the platform is on sheet iron.
Washington officials say Vienna backed arbitration as a settlement option for Hazleton riot claims, but the United States rejected it. Diplomatic talks exhausted all settlement avenues, with Pennsylvania authorities and the Barb Tro sheriff's murder case adding to the tension. Austria-Hungary proposed a final arbitration that appears to close the matter, while other diplomatic channels waver.
Nebraska leads Washington in July crop outlook with cotton results close to last year but corn acreage up about five percent. States showing gains include Virginia and Kentucky with Illinois and others facing restrictions. Winter wheat declines persist while spring wheat and oats show mixed conditions across Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin. Potato acreage up and yield per bushel rising. forage and fruit reports incomplete due to high correspondent workload.
Major Anderson reports a message from the National Hay Association secretary about a Detroit meeting next month. A large delegation of merchants and trade interests plans to attend and hints at a possible legal matter, prompting questions whether the association is legitimate under New Jersey law. The Commercial club awaits a clear reply with anxious interest.
An American Steam Laundry advertisement urges customers to choose collars finished to prevent irritation, highlighting their service and contact Tel 34 as the ordering option.
Railroad news announces that two new tandem compound passenger engines, five Pullmans, three chair cars, and five new coaches are being built for service between Lakes and Denver. The Santa Fe lines claim premier comfort with electric lighting, improved seating, and modern conveniences. Trains to start August 1 with named cars Windsor, Salmerai, Versailles, Hrenna, and Holyrood.
A garbled passage discusses a "Book of Santa Fe Scenic Views" that fools readers about its content. It contrasts promised picturesque views with a different reality, mentioning banks, prints, and an unclear investment angle. The text hints at misdirection and reader doubt about the book’s value.
Emporta Gazette reports fare changes from Emporta to Strome City, while Florence coverage notes Santa Fe Pacific hiring Navajo Indians as section men near Gallop. Osawatomie and Topeka items cover shop openings, personnel shifts, and new train arrangements on the Central Branch and Oklahoma division.
Shop men have been canvassed about the middle divisions and SJ indicate intent to attend. This includes only the mechanical department and the total likely to be around 30 when other departments are solicited. The information to attend the event includes the company which any railroad.
Fragmentary 1910s style baseball recap shows teams Boston and Milwaukee with inning by inning scoring notes and partial lineups. It mentions players Fisher, Buckler, Sterling, Barry Sheworths and others with unclear attribution.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Kansas City and Detroit series with references to a game and pitcher. Details are unreadable, names and events are incomplete.
Kim McCoy signed by Westchester Athletic Club to meet Choynski in September for a $7,500 purse. Choynski accepted the terms in a wire and alignment with club officials confirms the bout on September 2. The card for the date includes another bout featuring Smétuy prior to the main event as details are finalized.
The article portraits New York children facing daily poverty and hunger as schools close for vacation. It notes unsafe housing and crowded tenements, with parents unable to provide meals or stable care. The piece highlights scarce work opportunities and the broader urban strain on health and welfare in the summer season.
Choynaki and Everett Denver of Cripple Creek staged listings with Manaxer Fists to set bout at the Cols rale Athletic association the August & for 5500 & side and the gate recaipte. Names include Nae Petter sal Geran Tyan Creamer in ange She Caurtes Botahaner. Newark. Glenwood Springs and Return 331.00 via Santa Fe route. Call King agent depot for particulars.
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