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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary ad text touts Paine's Celery Compound as a life saving remedy during a shipwreck incident. It claims rapid relief, fortified health, and permanent rest from distress, urging readers to trust the product despite dubious claims.
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling impacts players who jumped to the American League and stirs debate about league loyalties. Chicago figures, managers, and clubs weigh the decision's effect on the sport, with several players named as central to the dispute and potential shifts in team alignments.
Baseball at Chapman Kansas on April 2 ended with Chapman defeating Sunset City by a wide margin before a large local crowd. The Chapman battery dominated Horsshorn and Lethad for Jyne ten City, with umpire Sheran of Philadelphia noting strong pitching and fielding. Attendance was around 340, while Brooklyn and Philadelphia played earlier, and New York beat Boston 8 to 6.
Fragmented OCR text recounts racing results and related events in Memphis Oakland and Frisco, naming Ed Austin Turroe Terra Rival Ferre Fiena La Grima and Tejal Halsted among others. It mentions a horse race at Frisco Oakland and a New York boxing bout with Jeffries Fitzsimmons, plus health ads and legal notes about a plea.
People chase cures for every symptom, but the root cause is ignored. The passage promotes Smith's Green Mountain Renovator as the solution, claiming it cleanses vital organs and purifies the blood to restore health. A testimonial from a grateful user is included.
An early Port Fayee experiment reports a 32 percent profit over three months with 300 steers fed on a mix of cotton seed meal, bran, chopped wheat, alfaifa hay, and straw. Stock were fenced along Ute Creek. experimental feed, sowing, and plowing shaped results as farmers shift to wheat, barley, oats, and alfalfa in follow‑ups.
The article reports Madden backing Pentecost for the Brooklyns Handicap with confidence the colt will win. Mentions connections including John KE and Magen Nes, notes previous victory by Cantus and potential riders O Conner and Arthur Fetherstone, with betting and ownership details across the Brooklyns event landscape.
A Wellington man, Tooman Cong, 19, a cook in a Wellington restaurant, is jailed on a charge tied to a threatening letter alleging the recovery of his grandfather’s money. The note demanded $360 and warned of death if not paid, and authorities say the government has not yet acted on the case. The suspect denies writing the letter.
April 1 in Kaupae City Missouri shows a misspelled historical note where Mas Dale Gear transcribes a letter from Thums Hickey, president of the American Association, promising assistance and plans, mentioning plans to supply a pitcher and support for men, with general assurances of satisfaction.
Warden Jowett oversees convict work at the Kensie penitentiary where an orchard of 7 Herh apple trees and 200 peach trees is planted on the prison grounds. About 10 cherry trees remain, with several varieties noted. The project, partly funded by purchases, aims to provide a spring bearing grove for future years.
An account from Emporia recalls a row at a Bai game with Prof Huey, the Colored man involved, and a violent incident noted in a fragmentary report. The narrative references a blow and ensuing injury, with unclear details on individuals and sequence.
An Interstate wholesale grocer on North Blain street faced damage when a runaway freight car struck a building, doubled through shelves, and halted only after crashing the end of the block. Deputies responded as the car was halted on a side track after a failed air switch.
Pittsburg April 22 The reorganization of the United States Steel corporation aims to unify assets under one operating and manufacturing company. It would place management under a single directorate with departments for mills coal coke plants ships and furnaces. Strong officials would oversee purchasing and operations across all properties.
Washington notes a proposed Senate resolution concerning a jury trial and governance in the Philippines. The measure cites freedom and caution against colonial authority, urging adherence to treaties and potential repercussions for officials involved.
Democrats in the House caucused to decide on the Philippine civil government measure. Members of the ministerial committee agreed on a plan to reconcile differences with Democratic senators and advance a united approach in both chambers. The caucus discussed four proposed bills and favored a conference to resolve disputes before proceeding.
In a period fashion notice, a second millinery opening is announced for Thursday, inviting Ladies and Children to view new hats and accessories. The piece mentions community support and a sense of local event during a time of social activity.
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