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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1899
Page
3
A chaotic OCR fragment describes Circus Day with Ringtime Eras Works presenting a grand show in Topeka. It touts a world famous parade, elaborate tree street procession, and a multi ring performance featuring elephants horses and trained acts amid praise for novelty and low prices.
In a letter to the State Journal editor Feon Theophilus Little disputes a claim that C Litt influenced Pred Funsten's appointment as colonel of the Twentieth Kansas. He asserts a misrepresentation in the interview and recalls discussions about Funston and other officials, noting its political maneuvering and the governor's possible actions. He describes conversations with a friend about Funston’s career and the idea of appointing Forster to a command rather than Funston.
A comparison shows cod liver oil yields two and a half times more energy than starches or sweets. Scott's Emulsion combines cod liver oil with lime hypophosphites to form fat, strengthen the body, enrich the blood, and repair tissues as a tonic for nerves and growth.
May 1 dispatch from San Juan reports a letter by Senor Munoz Rivera criticizing General Henry’s recall as governor general of Porto Rico. Rivera questions motives behind U S explanations and warns against transforming the island into a fanatical asylum, amid other political tensions. Also notes Supreme Court decision upholding citizenship provisions in Indian Territory Dawes cases.
Justice Shiras ruled that a national bank may foreclose a claim and is not estopped from denying liability when challenged by a receiver in a key Indianapolis Bank case. The opinion discusses the bank's stance on costs, purchases, and assessments under the currency comptroller's order. The Gothic tone of the court's decision is noted in the closing remarks.
A fragment from a Washington mar 16 report states the Supreme Court decision on a receiver for a national bank. It notes that receiver dividends are paid from capital, not profits, and mentions a shareholder acting in good faith. The bank involved remains unspecified in readable text.
Railroad workers test phone orders to run trains along the elevated St Charles line from Moe’s correction near Fourteenth Street to the river, a two mile stretch. Dispatcher reports 1,684 trains moved safely with verbal commands. About 45 men laid off, others work eight hours five days. Santa Fe crews and city rail developments noted including Topeka upgrades and a new La Fonts water tank with 30 feet of water capacity and a 17 inch pipe drain.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes signal lamp tests near riverfront areas with hydrogen and electric headlamps, noting variable burner intensities and beam visibility. It mentions front end lamps, smoke arches, and color changes from green to red. Also referenced are a Santa Fe accident, a Las Vegas attending clerk, and an ad for Mrs Pinkham's Compound, but details are unclear and partially garbled.
An old advertising notice touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a tonic for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles. It claims urinary relief, blood purification, and broad constitutional benefits with free sample requests by mail.
A brief sports item notes a runner collapsing with cramps and unable to finish as companions could not assist in time. The incident occurred at the park area near Santa Fe where the event was held.
The account notes Santa Fe and New Mexico summer travels under tolerable heat. It describes desert trains moving after daylight and suggests daytime temperatures remain lower than those of other regions, arguing the journey across the desert is not as harsh as feared.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions grand division and Baw Omtar Baleds in a context linked to rice. No identifiable event date place or organization is readable. Further readable text is needed to form a factual headline and summary.
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