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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
9
A reader describes a petitioner offering to provide a book or treatment advice for a fee, claiming cures and nerve fortification. The message asks for addresses of someone willing to help, noting supposed endorsements and urging action despite unclear terms. It reflects a scammy request for contact details and payment.
A promotional notice extols a railway route linking St Louis, Kansas City, and extended lines through Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas, and the Southeast. It promises rich undeveloped resources and opportunities in agriculture, horticulture, stock raising, mining, and manufacturing, inviting travelers to obtain full route and rate details from company representatives.
Readers report a trapped eagle killed in Wyoming on November ith day prompting concern over wildlife harm. The notice mentions copper bands and alleged malfeasance by local officials, with unclear details and fragmented names. Salina reports Carnegie Library grant and museum site funding discussions.
The note calls all citizens and groups to join a solemn Memorial Day in Topeka with parades and services. Curtis is slated to speak while schools, labor unions, and military bodies are urged to participate and honor fallen Union soldiers. The piece also covers Knights of Pythias memorial plans and local lodge activities ahead of the day.
The article notes a renewed match to fight Lively Jack O Brien. Details on location date or promoter are not provided in the readable text.
In Louisville on May 3 Washburn easily defeated the Emporia Normals. Kansas University defeated the Haskell Indians. The report also covers boxing talks about Ryan vs O'Brien with changes in venue and terms, noting negotiations and possible forfeit arrangements as of April.
Philadelphia April 12. O'Brien and Walcott battled six rounds in a tight, even contest. The English champion pressed at times but Walcott withstood the offensive, landing eye catching blows. By round six both showed stamina though O'Brien seemed to take the lead in the middle stages while Walcott endured a tough, defensive start.
A garbled New York telegraph item outlines a proposed boxing bout between Sharkey and Jeffries on the high seas. It mentions offers, location questions, and possible English involvement, with later lines noting Kansas baseball play and amateurish performance by a pitcher in a separate game.
A fragmented OCR note from Memphis recalls racing events and names such as Racin and Memoru with scattered references to track records and participants. The garbled text mentions Wilcatn, Wax Taper, Alpearas, and Brigad4 in unclear contexts.
A compact period ad extols a health tonic claiming to ease spring catarrh and tiredness. It features testimonials from Mrs Mary E Sampson of Rockingham County and Mrs Helen Whitten of Milwaukee praising Peru-n medicine Peruin for renewed energy and air quality. The notice urges readers to try the product to regain vitality and day-to-day well being.
Racing across Prisco and Washington events report tense finishes with Pete and Merry Hours notable winners. Kansas City court action suspends pitcher Wiemer while talks for umpire Candison with Tom Lynch progress. Washburn beats Kansas Normal in Topeka as Muldoon plans training for McCoy talent signals.
In Charleston South Carolina on April 2 Grace Wilson and Nine HE led winners at the exhibition track with clear weather and good surface. The event drew attention to local racing amid committee actions and evolving plan schedules.
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