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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
2
A questionable ad touts a free trial package to “quickly cure tobacco habit” promising a simple move by sending name and address. The offer, tied to a Cincinnati source, claims to curb cravings without medical backing, appearing as a dubious health remedy.
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Territory teachers from all educational institutions gathered in the governor’s office on April 17 to present a Thank You gift of brick driving horses and harnesses as a token of appreciation for Gov. Barnes. The event featured Prof. W. J. Dathhett of Chickasha as spokesman for the group.
Lawrence Mass April 17 George Fenon the pugilist and his sparring partner Willim Ast were arrested by state officers yesterday afternoon for arranging a boxing exhibition. Theodore Pinw. and William Hupmain the Sturacee AGUS were arrested charged with maintaining a boxing exhibition. The report mentions Nor-WAP Pine Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis and asthma.
In St. Louis on April 27 Ceasius Sloan, elder brother of Tod, signs to ride for Jean de Reszke, the famed singer, as he campaigns a fleet of barqushbreds across Russia. Notable horses Laureate and Cassine Bloat are mentioned with past training at Brianits Jockey Club.
The twelfth zigioul Kansas State amblcatior opens in Leavenworth with competitors from Neb and Mo, led by Harry Geigeeman and Spencer. A team trophy is contested as the event lists many scores and names, including Birt, Hedteeres, Koehler, and O’Brien, amid disputes over a quateh to be shot again.
Weather at Churchill Downs and racing notes dominate from Louisville and surrounding tracks. Captain Brown denies claims about buying Garry Herrmann while Garry Herrmann stands at 2 to 1 in the Derby book. Also reported are coursing results at Mankato and updates on Frisco tracks control and an Indian baseball game ruling.
Charles Sohmtat Jr seeks 75,000 in damages plus 200 for medical costs after being struck with an axe during a February incident tied to his brother's saloon. He alleges the defendants instigated by the devil attacked him with numerous weapons and that his injuries left him unable to work for six weeks. He cannot post bond due to poverty.
Lenient April County Attorney seeks to regai the wrangles with leaders of the lynching of Fred Alexander. The father of Alexander demands a warrant for W G Forbes father of the girl assaulted who touched off the stake fire. Sincere Jawyse arrived from the peku today gathering evidence against the lynchers.
April 17 reports in Parsons Kansas describe a wagon collision with Indians near a crossing south of River jacket pineret. The incident led to deaths or injuries and notes that the Indians could speak English. further details are unclear due to damaged text. Also April 17 in Atchison a marriage occurred between John A Prater and Miss Sarah J Cook.
Police raided a chile joint run by Ables and Richardson, uncovering a well stocked bar and private rooms. The raid, part of a broader effort by the new administration, targets about 20 drug stores and other illicit establishments believed to be operating in the city. Suspects were detained at the city jail as authorities plan further actions. In Lawrence Kansas, burglars hit Robinson and Winey clothing store on April 17.
The remains of George R. Landers a wealthy Kansas banker died several days ago after nine months illness and was buried here yesterday. Landers faced legal troubles in Kansas City and El Paso and was later found insane and confined to a state asylum. Also noted: a Scots Rite jubilee class of 176 initiated including Chester Tong and others. a youth was fatally stabbed near Wichita by a hired man after a dispute. Hiawatha Presbyterians plan a new 10 000 church to accommodate revival growth.
Washington reports warn veterans in Oklahoma that old soldier promises in Kiowa Comanche and Wichita reservation land distributions are fraudulent. Federal messages deny preferential draws via proxies or agents. Soldiers are urged to file applications directly. scammers ask up to $100 for “best” quarter sections.
Readable portions indicate a statement by the secretary of the interior promising to protect old soldiers from fraud and exploitation. The text mentions officials, possible misrepresentation by agents, and concerns about expenses and oversight.
Melvin R. Baldwin 62 formerly Minnesota congressman and superintendent of Indian affairs under Cleveland killed himself in his Seattle apartment at 7 30 last night. A .38 caliber revolver lay by his right temple as blood pooled on the bedclothes. Friend D McKinley found the body after visiting the 2018 Fourth Avenue address. Baldwin had moved from Duluth years ago and served in Congress from that district. He left a widow and two sons in Duluth.
In Ann Arbor on April 17 doctors Dock and Ariel sick in bed after receiving bubonte plague serum while supervising Student Hare’s case. Dr Novey says no deaths and notes improved tests. vaccination reactions described as aggravated but not severe.
Announced new name for the school and relocation of events from Colorado to Wyoming. Includes officers such as first vice president General Bherida and second vice president C. D. Curity. Also notes a local strange anecdote and a medical testimonial from Albert Heller in Omaha.
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