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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
7
Report of a baseball game where Kansas University defeated Washburn 6 to 2. The piece mentions key players and highlights from the innings, noting Stacked pitching and fielding exchanges. Strong emphasis on scoring runs and defensive plays shaping the outcome.
A brief notice touts the new Catarrh Cure as a non greasy, easy to use tablet form. It claims to cure catarrh rather than merely mask symptoms, avoiding salves, powders, and anesthetic ingredients.
The report notes Kansas shows strong wheat condition levels as of April 1, with national figures tracking similar trends. It compares 1900 and ten year averages, listing state results and noting Hessian fly has caused widespread concerns in several states.
B Jewett, set to become warden next Wednesday, works in the city arranging staff and duties. J W Dodson is named assistant warden, while Sedan serves as chaplain. Discussions mention a May 1 rebate and rumors of a wholesale sweep as planned, with denials frequent.
L D Eversols of Topeka asserts he is a heir in an estate tied to Ludwick Fisher who died valuing about 17 dollars in an Ohio linked line. He cites Holland court correspondence and notes the Eversole branch has spread across the United States with around 200 heirs possibly sharing the proceeds.
Mrs K O Raut of North Dakota, mother of four giant sons who stood from five to six feet six inches tall and weighed up to nearly 600 pounds, died recently. The story notes the family included a range of massive sons and mentions lightest member tipped the scales around 259 pounds.
Disarray at a bachelor gathering ends with a hasty division of roles as members argue over sequence of the altar and participant order. Separate accounts show a planned event at a bride’s home in Atlanta with unclear outcomes and a note of missteps.
Local report details a July Fourth homicide during a celebration at a home in the village. Hayes and Bowdon involved in a dispute over liquor, leading to a fatal confrontation that left Lowden dead. Hayes later claimed self defense but was implicated in the killing. the case hinges on disputed intent and timing surrounding the holiday.
Mrs Nation was placed in the rotary cell at the county jail after abusing the sheriff’s wife and other officers. The rotary holds mutinous prisoners, and she was later moved to the dungeon for continued abusive language toward officers and inmates.
Judge Hazen will hand down his decision Monday morning at nine o'clock. He has been busy since the hearing with the Halston Pancake case and plans to finish the election case by Monday morning. The opinion will be written and likely exhaustive.
A San Francisco note outlines Mercantile interests backing a government guaranteed shipping line to Manila with annual freight of thirty months and a tentative steamship plan. Reads like a dated communication on maritime commerce and railroad stock hints, mentioning Ebangus City and other ports.
A curious barter note asks if anyone has items to swap for a bookcase wash boiler buggy skates punch ing bag spring over coat baby carriage steve refrigerator dog or rooster seeking exchanges in a playful list of trades with no clear buyer.
A concise notice in the State Journal invites readers to pay a small fee to publish a line in the paper. The brief urges residents to consider the affordable option for personal notices, classifieds, or small announcements.
In Chicago on a volatile day, George Philipps and others shifted bets from May to July corn options. Phillips reportedly profited around $206,000 as prices swung, with May market activity reaching records before longs rushed to unload. The session closed firm despite late selling, with notable gains in July futures expected from depleted country checks.
Brief, scattered classifieds list multiple help wanted ads and market snippets. Entries mention a journeyman for chores, a miceman for dry specialties on commission, farming tasks, and boy needed for food printing, with locations including Topeka and Philadelphia. Also includes mixed market notes and miscellaneous notices.
A garbled newspaper snippet lists multiple FOR SALE and FOR RENT notices. Items include horse gear and chest items, rooms and 6 room houses for rent, cottages, and May 1 move-in dates. Names such as Buchanan and Miss Da are mentioned amid unclear addresses and contact cues.
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