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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
3
The fragment presents disjointed claims of cures and health ideas. It references dubious medical notions, with garbled phrases about digestion, nerves, and mental elasticity. The passage appears as a corrupted OCR sample lacking coherent narrative.
A garbled text fragment mentions Sept 4 and debates over temperance, water, and a Bennett style figure. It references women, events, and possible proposals but readability is limited and key details are unclear.
Officials doubt stories from Hong Kong claim Germany plans to seize Philippine islands. Paragraph notes that peace terms hinge on Spain, the Philippines, and Britain, with potential gains from trade nearby. The fragment suggests tensions over colonial arrangements and a possible shift in control if negotiations fail.
Forty four officers and men captured with Admiral Cervera's fleet depart the naval hospital to be in charge of Lieutenant Segra for New York where they will embark for Spain. Lieutenant Segra is thanked for leadership and service.
Boston defeats Washington 6 to 1 as Chicatwa Ciavianatta of Cleveland delivers strong showings in an NL game. Western League action sees Kansas City pound St Joseph 10 to 1 in a dominant performance.
A fragmented list shows clubs tied to cities including Boston Cincinnati Baltimore Cleveland New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Louisville Brooklyn Washington St. Louis Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Chicago Detroit Minneapolis St. Joseph, reflecting a regional standings snapshot and venue associations.
New Orleans on September 3 the steamship Tyr arrived at Tiltodis Central fruit wharf carrying 1600 goats from a Cuba bound cargo of 1400 head. Duty issues delayed the herd and, after consultation with officials, it was decided the goats would be ferried to Texas rancher Ple yer for shipment to their rightful land.
Washington set to form a labor commission to examine issues relating to labor and capital. Nineteen members will serve two years with salaries of 46 dollars yearly each. Key appointees include Kyle of South Dakota Mallory of Florida and Daniel of Virginia. John Kennedy of this city is urged as a labor representative with broad union backing. The commission aims to organize and begin work around the 10th of the month.
A chaotic, OCR damaged recount claims the entire fleet of 18 whaling vessels was destroyed in the Arctic region. Names. captains. and ships appear garbled, listing Caples, Dawning, Welch, Millard, and others amid scattered references to Unaliskd and Juneau.
Fragmentary 19th century notice notes shipments from the Lake Shore, listing meat, honey, dried provisions and a few imperfect items. Mentions steers, carts and a corte of meat, with unclear prices or destinations. Names and places are partially garbled.
Maurice Grau returns to Europe aboard Le Champagne to finalize arrangements for grand opera at the Metro Pelican House. Season begins November 28 with 51 evening performances over 17 weeks. Casts include Le Prophete with Roarke and Brenats, Melba and Calve. Schumann Heink expected to shine. Schalk slated to conduct, with Motta or Mack considered but unavailable.
Police echo a new line in the Botkin murders probe linking Emma Herter and a market street candy shop to the case. Her testimony describes a short, stout woman buying candy and seeking a shipment of narcotic goods, with investigators testing whether similar bags match the Botkin household items tied to Mrs. Botkin and Mrs. Durant.
The Iron Trade Review reports progress on forming the Federal Steel company as a working corporation by month end. Minnesota Keen company stockholders will swap 100 shares for 136 preferred and 10 percent common in Federal Steel. Titals Steel stockholders exchange 100 for 100 preferred and 90 common. Illinois Joliet and Eastern Railway holders swap for 87 percent preferred.
Questioning cures for piles and inflammation, the ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a universal remedy. It claims instant relief from congestion and pain, reduces tumors, and cites hospital cases to press its medical certainty and widespread demand.
The Iron Trade Review analyzes a Pittsburg Jones mixer patent ruling and its potential impact on steel makers. The decision could affect royalty flows and competitive edge as direct process use expands with hot metal reservoirs, altering industry economics and corporate strategies.
McNall, Kansas insurance superintendent, revokes G A Bailey state agent license for Phoenix Insurance Co after Clarksons rate book controversy. Commissioner writes to Phoenix detailing assumption of company knowledge and threatens revocation if awareness exists.
The US transport Comal, laden with a large relief cargo, returned to Port Tampa after failing to land supplies in Havana. The Shaineh central relief commission plans to close free kitchens between the 10th and 15th, citing adequate city food. Foreign orders for clears to London arrive, while Cuba’s leaders consider peace talks and US republican ties amid wartime strain.
The report discusses race prejudice in southern departments among ex Confederates, ongoing pension controversies and proposed administration reforms, and Memorial Day observances. It highlights committee actions on pension transparency, notable figures in the Grand Army, and membership statistics across posts, with emphasis on justice and unity as the organization nears its sunset years.
Parade crowds in Cincinnati applauded Kansas singers amid a Grand Army parade drawing 25 000 to 20 000 participants. Ohio divisional turnout led, with Illinois next. Detroit’s Pont 384 wore Prince Albert uniforms marching erect. Bands from Denver and Dayton highlighted the procession. several stands toppled but no serious injuries aside from General Curtis of Buffalo.
Santa Fe reports the second annual New Mexico Horticultural society fair has grown beyond last year with broader scope and more departments. It highlights added fruit sections including dried fruits preserves and vegetables, reflecting wide variety and progress in the territory's horticultural display.
The New Mexico horticultural society highlights a thriving fruit season with improved orchards and new facilities at the exposition. Leading ladies, headed by Mrs A Otero, organize receptions for visitors while Gates and Droston advertise races and baseball. Fruit from local districts gains markets in Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Nashville, Memphis and New York with strong profits for growers and agents planned across the Midwest and beyond.
Stanley Wall of the Guy Rhee company fell during the Cra Ford theater production of The Trammaster, suffering cuts and bruises before continuing the act. The troupe will perform Under Two Flags tonight, with Laura Evans joining the cast between acts.
George R. Peck and fellow manufacturers will meet at the Great Northwestern Hotel to discuss the United States foreign policy and the peace treaty with Spain. The conference will include many Illinois business leaders, with aims to shape the government’s stance on postwar trade and territorial questions.
In Dakota Territory near Battle Creek a clash between cattlemen and sheep herders led to a violent incident. Joe Eckman of Chadron sustained injuries with details unclear as Romine's party reported being attacked. Authorities note long-standing tensions over grazing rights and territory as a warning was issued.
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