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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
9
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purifying medicine that removes morbid fluids, purifies blood, and improves organs and tissues. It features testimonials claiming boils, eczema, and skin eruptions improved after use and notes spring is the best time for its effects.
Kentucky trotting horse breeders association explores a $10,000 a mile match race between Moraima and The Abbot at Lexington in October. Secretary Wilnan seeks to arrange a contest with a $4,000 gate share and $510,000 potential total purse, with Crescens and Charly Fierr also mentioned as possible contenders.
The Bt Louis group shows strong practice with Wallace King Kruger Chiles Rd and McQueenest among the standouts. Managers praise King’s speed fielding and arm while pondering the lineup at third base and shortstop as the team gears toward midseason play.
An upcoming season sees an umpire favored by Donovan while Patsy warms to the option. King, Childs, and Kruger contest the vacant fielding post on opening day as the regulars push to secure the first bag. The trio's work in spring will determine who earns the job.
The three steeds Boralins Cresceus and Charlie Herr vie in a September 6 heat race to decide the big prize with a 20000 stake and 30000 to the winner. Owners Lawson Ketcham and Cabill posted funds in March and April confirming entries and a $22000 bonus from Lawson.
A garbled telegram fragment describes plans for Sharkey in Dawson City with Reich and shipments of funds. It mentions training weeks to acclimate and a match with Retrick set to take place in the Klondike region.
Louisville baseball fans anticipate the reinstatement of Louieville’s Western Association franchise owner Walter Wilmot is expected to be rehired soon. City officials weigh hiring a notable player to bolster the lineup as fans hope for a winning squad led by Gesree Lenin and others while a schedule meeting is planned for Saturday.
The Brooklyn National Baseball Club has reclaimed Beek ara from the Baltimore American revenue club as Sheckard departs the city. Apollo-Presient Eh notes the change and the Brooklyn club gains a former Baltimore asset.
The document questions the legality of his move with an expert noting the American term contract was invalid. He informed Sheckard and wrote to President Hibbits that he would play for Brooklyn this season. Dick Cuine travels today to Newark, New Jersey, to assume duties.
Louisville officials object to the planned Kid McCoy Peter Maher heavyweight bout set for April 29 citing crowds of undesirable or criminal elements and police chiefs at a Chicago meeting warned cities would not permit such heavyweight matches.
Washburn prepares for opening day against Emporia with a line up including Pitch and Aitken as catchers Behl and Brockett at first base C Stanic sec cer GI and Anderson Ad Sendth Fighter Wors ley among substitutes Ground conditions expected excellent despite damp field Emporia rated the toughest on Washburns schedule. locals anticipate a large opening day crowd.
Willis signs with the Boston National League club after meeting Billings at Newark. He leaves Norfolk to join Milwaukee talks, with Wills slated to return to Boston. In boxing, Otto Sekioff defeats Percy Queenan in Milwaukee. A Brooklyn jockey sale nets a five year old colt for $25,000. Princeton defeats Philadelphia in a baseball game.
George Mulligan of Liberal Kansas, recently back from Klondike, visits Wichita and plans to hire about 25 men for a return expedition to Eagle City. He has interests in nine mines, expects to leave May 20 with allies including Albert Bim, notes wealth from real estate and cash, and comments on Klondike as a young man’s start. The Eagle City site is about 100 miles below Dawson, with 40 residents currently.
An interview with General Corbin discusses elevating General Funston to brigadier general. Corbin argues the army has different needs and urges appointing capable officers to lead, noting the president’s ultimate authority. The piece reflects wartime debates on recognition and leadership.
Dodge City Kaw April 6 Major Gettings a cashier at the Ford Harvey Eating House committed suicide in a bath room by shooting himself in the temple at about 3 20 this night. He had been cashier here for years and previously ran other eating houses in the area.
The advertisement describes women’s hardships and urges consulting Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York for his Favorite Prescription. It promises a complete cure and invites readers to write or visit for treatment, emphasizing confidentiality and personalized care.
Abilene authorities seized a back room with chairs whisky and beer, under Harrel law. George Clemence and Robert Gribbs were arrested for maintaining nuisance. city had closed all joints by injunction six weeks earlier. Cessem removal noted by sheriff as best reopen attempt.
Congress mine in Phoenix sold to an eastern syndicate for about 3 000 000. The operation will rename the mine under a new company led by E B Gags, current president of Gold Mining peony. Rumors tie ex Senator Warner Miller to the deal as buyers.
At a Chicago banquet, President Crawford announced 170,900 for the Allegheny College Institute. Earlier gifts include 30,000 for Ford memorial chapels, 60,000 for a new library endowment, and 20,000 for an endowment by another donor.
Carrick demanded 3500 dollars annually over three years with a 500 signing bonus as talks with Silent Freedman and Pees collapsed. Secreti Knowlen calls his pricing ideas exorbitant, leading the club to refuse. The item mentions a testimonial from Old England and a claim of the best sherman’s cough remedy. Rockefeller buys land in Ohio, then Wisconsin, including a harbor, with a 1000 dollar transaction.
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