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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1899
Page
2
Speculative discussion in the Globe Democrat warns that if the moon loses attraction or shifts orbit, its motion and position relative to the Earth could send it into space or alter the solar system. The piece notes uncertainties and the unlikely but possible dramatic cosmic consequences.
Fragmentary OCR portrays Dickens ignoring medical advice amid illness and death, detailing how his father’s doctor urged caution. The piece hints at family observers, guardians, and the gradual decline through lingering symptoms, concluding with a note on vigil and fate.
A garbled account from the New York Sun describes Senator Pomeroy known as Old Pom and other figures like Zach Ghundlee and Sewsitth in a boxing setting. The scene recounts a dinner, returning to a burned form, porch sparring, and a clash that ends with a brutal exchange and chaotic outcome.
A fragment describes Grain-O-midu and its claimed effects. The writer mentions a "6 lady" and an opinion that the imade Grain 1 ran or used for a week, linking it to coffee and nourishment. Children and a grocer are referenced in unclear context.
Reading is hampered by garbled OCR but mentions Richards and Pringh Geo Min, a Wednesday performance, and a reference to the Crawford Theatre season. The piece suggests a company is staging multiple acts with early evenings, listing various names and deadlines.
A fragmentary item notes a money matter related to a will and a city area, with unclear names and places. The readable text hints at a financial bequest or estate action tied to the Sonnip sho' city and Dosaver area, suggesting an awaited settlement or distribution.
In a New York Journal interview, Admiral Dewey declines presidential candidacy while stressing duty over politics. He urges naval officers to serve, forego riches, and prepare for distinguished service through hard work, with leadership defined by results and restraint during praise. He endorses a decisive policy toward Aguinaldo, advocating firm action and a governor’s precedent in quelling uprisings.
Readable excerpts recount Admiral Dewey’s views on duty force and action in the Philippines, diplomacy, early rising, the value of children, and personal habits. The piece notes his experiences with English and German naval figures, his stance on speeches, and a Montpelier visit where crowds mistook him for a farmer.
Archbishop Chappelle of New Orleans responds to General Funston's remarks on Luzon and the friars, defending the priests' role and challenging the notion that the church controls the islands. He cites torture of friars under insurgents and argues that natives owe much to friars for education, industry, and morality.
The writing extols Catholic religious estates in the Philippines as engines of agriculture, village life, and crafts, claiming they uplift natives and prevent savagery. It warns against generalizations from Protestant critics, notes inspections of church property, and defends U S actions while condemning looting by insurgents and others.
A fragment recounts a 19th century chat where a Buffalo lawyer predicted Grover Cleveland would become president after a lighthearted exchange about fishing and dispatch boats. The tale links a Philadelphia visit to Cleveland’s rise to Buffalo mayor and then to the presidency, all via a remembered boast and friendship.
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