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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1899
Page
2
Nervous fatigue and spring ailments touted as cured by Paine's Celery Compound. Mrs Osborn and other users praise immediate relief, claiming doctors endorse the remedy for rheumatism digestion and nerve rejuvenation amid social pressures. Untested claims from ads and letters bolster weekly newspaper confidence.
No connection found between the bears and current trade conditions. The report notes no impact on markets or policy discussions from the animal sightings or related folklore.
New York May 12 R G Dun and Co weekly review of trade notes a large year over year rise in business activity despite stock declines. Iron production and shipping volumes surge while pig iron and copper prices soften. wool and hides trend mixed as mills stay fully employed. Government estimates spark debate on winter wheat and cotton outlook amid varying global demand signals. Topeka Dry Goods lists damaged items under Job Department, a detail noted for shoppers.
London press touts six million copies of In His Steps and related works. Town councils adopt themes from the book as civic guides. Charles Sheldon may visit England next fall if his church duties allow. English reaction highlights compare sales to classic novels and applaud civic influence despite copyright gaps.
Five Chinese nationals were arrested in Dallas Texas and jailed on charges of being in the United States in violation of the Geary Chinese Exclusion Act. They are to be deported via San Francisco. The men arrived from western Texas last night and many others have entered Texas from the Mexican border in the past thirty days.
The article warns that desperate men may encounter a dangerous figure at crossroads and neglect health, noting one sixth of yearly deaths come from fatal diseases like consumption. It extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curative for consumption and other lung ailments, claiming many have recovered when started early.
Washington May 13 Admiral Dewey will not reach Manila before mid June as he travels aboard a regular Pacific Mall steamship. Capt A S Barker takes command of the Asiatic squadron after Dewey's departure until Rear Admiral Watson relieves him. Barker commands the Oregon, a flagship in the fleet, noted for discretion and duty. He previously served as assistant chief of navigation and on the naval war strategy board. After assuming command of the Oregon he brought the ship from New York around Cape Horn to Callao and Manila. Barker will begin home leave once relieved by Watson.
Paris reports a new play The Foreign Legion staged at the Ambigu theater and praised as a great success. The drama borrows from the Dreyfus affair with Jean La Roche and Halevy portraying key figures, including a victim of judicial error, and partly set in Madagascar.
At a Birmingham university committee meeting a resolution thanked Mr Carnegie for a £6000 donation and noted the donor's personal connection to Midlands interests. The gift will be strictly used to advance scientific training and modern research aligned with the university's aims. The committee also expressed gratitude to Joseph Chamberlain and an anonymous donor of £27 10s.
The May 1 1889 monthly statement from the Bureau of Statistics shows April declines in breadstuffs provisions cattle and hogs and minerals oils with total exports at 42 852 154 down about 20 million from April 1898 and a fiscal year total of 617 079 957 versus 674 000 000 for the prior year.
New York May 13 fell victim to a swallowed nail after holding nails in his mouth while working on a building on East Thirty second street. Frank A. Bolin a carpenter died at New York Hospital after four operations failed to locate the nail. Attempts to dislodge it proved fruitless and the piece remained obstructing his throat until his death.
National League games listed with inning by inning scores for New York at Philadelphia Cleveland at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Milwaukee at Kansas City Buffalo and Western League standings include Milwaukee Columbus Nebraska St Marys. Fragmentary text. watch repair advertisement noted at end.
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