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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
5
The Star lists I. S. Sprout at 212 East Sebct offering wholesale and retail groceries, Queensware, and Delaware goods. The ad notes preparation and sales of staple groceries with emphasis on variety and local service.
Fragmented list of sale items and prices appears with broken spellings and obscure names. It mentions Pant tomy Dee Shouse, Met Aces Pareto, Graken Pine Ua eck RAleus Hepes Stees, Wrts Label, and various garbled phrases, suggesting a shopper’s advertisement page with unclear details.
The readable text shows a garbled prophecy about a future mother and various unclear figures. It mentions a Deacing Stall and Serea Guis with corrupted phrases, but lacks coherent events or identifiable persons to form a clear news item.
A list of social events and personal notices from Cedar Springs area includes names such as Miss Sica Tacmax and Miss Grace L Wood, with mentions of a Wednesday tennis gathering and a large party hosted by Mrs Vo A Dickiness of West Street. Several residents plan summer trips, visits, and returns, including Mme Kat Thacher of Philadelphia and Mrs Marcy Weerss Bas returning to Racans from short law duties.
June 2 reports on Funston and U.S. forces in the Philippines with claims of new training exercises and plans to send units, including mentions of a parade and planned mock operations. The piece notes teachers and cadets preparing drills, the return of a force named Nimta Liftards reg, and a reference to Colosel Campbell in the context of the American-Spanish war era.
Fragmentary text appears to describe an abandoned child linked to a large fortune, with references to Mount Carmel and individuals or groups seeking guardianship or inheritance. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR and many garbled terms.
The labor dispute centers on whether general strikes will be ordered or ended as Packers threaten continuing action. Picketing and industry blocks persist while officials insist a near end to the present tension, stressing that demands from workers are being met and that a peaceful return to work is likely soon.
The Nipren Marz steamer, previously quarantined near San Francisco, is released but passengers and crew remain aboard the vessel. Authorities fumigated the ship and imposed quarantine fines as it sailed toward the Pacific, while angles and officials debate the fate of those on board.
A garbled report recounts confusion over a claimed discovery by a state superintendent and the subsequent investigation. It notes alleged misstatements about student deception, department actions, and insurance matters, with partial references to McNall, Webb, and the department. The narrative ends amid inconsistencies and unanswered questions about receipts and records.
New York suffragists plan a secret meeting of district assembly leaders in Fischer tent tonight. Several labor groups prepare for a similar gathering. Derk Parsees writes to the executive about concerns over railroad questions and the master workman’s replies. Associations push to organize assemblies among city workers, courts, and park laborers, all linked to district assemblies.
During a wartime ceremony, Henry Moronk and Sid. were married beside the Fighting MrOoex family members. The couple’s spouses included Prestouriae and Silner DS Abbey, with both partners described as scientists. The event took place as the Pherydest regiment prepared for dispatch and included service as agents and supporters of the Necunai Rein? com feheen.
A fragmented account outlines a session with subcommittees and agencies discussing peace terms and surveillance. Mentions names and places in unclear order, with references to reports, actions, and an adopted measure. Details are garbled but indicate parliamentary style procedure.
A Topeka critic cites a testimonial claiming Morrows Séta nids ease rheumatic pain. The report notes a speaker, HL Shiek, and coerces reader belief by listing undisclosed patient experiences and associated products sold by Switt & Hellidars.
A jealous girl, driven by jealousy, attacked her rival during a long rivalry with former sweetheart Mis Senders. The assailant struck repeatedly with a vest and other objects before bystanders intervened. She was arrested and later released, with authorities warning of potential further action.
A local deal reports Leavenworth buyers acquiring the old sugar factory site on South Street. The purchase aims to bond and expand cold storage facilities with a new plant and casino plot, including ground adjoining warehouses and potential for 10 miles of utility access.
A criminal verdict was returned in a case involving an adult defendant charged with a sequence of offenses. The defendant admitted to the offense and faced sentencing considerations. Local authorities and the court documented the process and the resulting adjudication.
Det Mary Barrett reports a 14 year old girl was burned and killed in a suspected arson case. Authorities pursue a male suspect, with testimonies placing him near the scene and linking him to the crime. Police warn witnesses about retaliation if they speak.
Hittax's Ice Cream brand introduced a new pure cream variant in a compact release. The note references a 23 percent figure linked to the product and a bottled or wheeled distribution context.
Local column from South Topeka with scattered society items. Mrs J E Watts returns from Meriden. Miss Tu Caildress visits from Kansas City. Maurice Bywater and party travel to Mantem Cola for a month. Mr and Mrs Harness return from Chicago. wedding mentions and family travels across Kansas and Missouri. A new railroad crossing is planned. local camping party and various domestic notes fill the page.
Tickets on sale July 14 and 5. via agents for particulars. Detroit and Return fare advertised with price of 2250 and details available through agents.
The report lists increased prices across items and services. It mentions shifts in consumer costs, fluctuating rates, and upcoming actions affecting pricing. Names and places are partially garbled, but the general theme is cost increases and planned adjustments.
The Scenic Line of the World presented by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad offers tours through the Rocky Mountains. It advertises transcontinental travel with routes via Denver San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland, noting Pullman palace cars and all sleeper services. The pamphlet lists points like Caples Crack and messages from railway staff and guides.
A damaged ad from the Te. Ring area touts Peerless Steam Laundry at West Eighth Street promising proofed shirts waists and a wage payroll claim. The text is garbled but references garment care and local business presence.
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