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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1900
Page
2
An old advertisement warns parents about opiate cough syrups and praises Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets as a safer alternative for children. It claims many syrups conceal symptoms by suppressing cough, while the tablets purportedly treat throat irritation and catarrh.
A Topeka crowd witnessed a stirring college baseball game as Washburn defeated State University 6 to 5. A hard-fought contest featured near-fence drives, disputed calls, and brilliant plays by Randolph Baxter Aitken Gramley and Stab among others. Umpire Banks ruled fair a foul ball by Stahl and Poorman was called out after sliding into a pitched ball.
The famous Galena pacer Train Time with a speed mark of Tos was sold to Kansas City parties. The purchase price for the sleigh and equipment was a little over $1,000. Dr. Ta WS. Lanobt, former owner, said the new owners plan to race the horse on the northwest circuit this season.
Kansas City Times reports Judge Lee and Manager Manning exchanged playful banter after a game yesterday. Manning joked about his singing past and second-base prowess while Lee teased about a former Weehawken club. The exchange highlighted personal histories and team camaraderie.
New York reports Champion Jim Jeffries performing a strong man feat lifting his brother and Tommy Ryan atop two medicine balls, weights near 40 pounds total. His injured arm resumes full strength, while his conditioning remains solid for heavy work with Dunkhorat.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a vague incident involving a person linked to a box. Details are unreadable, with multiple garbled words making entities and actions unclear.
Wheelmen in Topeka complain of an apparent scheme to puncture bicycle tires. Residents report days of strewn material along pavements designed to damage wheels. Local riders form amateur detectives to identify the culprit or culprits.
Washington April 27 the house labor committee at a special meeting directed favorable report on the Gardner eight hour bill. The vote was unanimous seven to zero in its favor in amended form the bill requires that future United States or territorial contracts involve the eight hour workday for laborers and mechanics and obligates contractors and subcontractors to enforce this limit with penalties for violations.
The passage directs observance and reporting of violations of the act in contracts and withholds penalties from payments due. It forbids rebates unless penalties were imposed in error and notes exceptions for land or water transportation contracts and open market purchases. It allows waivers for auto contracts for military or naval works or supplies.
Calkin's Orchestra scheduled for Saturday evening from 7 to 10. The ad brags about vast stock priced at the lowest market rates with hundreds of pairs offered below cost and promises many more lines beyond those listed.
An advertisement touts women’s low shoes in fine kid leather with stylish toe tips and lace or button styles. McKay sewed construction promises good service, offered in widths B to EE across sizes, claiming significant value versus higher priced rivals.
An ad promotes line boys and youths shoes in black or tan with back stay and up-to-date style. Prices shown include $1.48 for some sizes and $1.75 for others, claiming extraordinary quality and good value with solid leather and honest pricing.
The ad touts a strong line of men�s shoes at two dollars and forty eight cents. It praises the quality and value of the shoes with durable materials and late styles in tan or black cloth or leather topped options, inviting customers to see them.
Advertises Ladies' Tan Shoes at 1.69 to 2.48 dollars with color choices white, wine, chocolate, black and more. Claims good lines, fitters, wearers, and strong value with bold, confident language.
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