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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1900
Page
2
A distressed ad promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney and urinary remedy. It claims to cure rheumatism back pain and liver and bladder problems, improves water retention, and reduces frequent urination. Includes a mail offer for samples and a free book, with address in Binghamton, New York.
In Chicago Crescens led the pace at Washington Park and challenged Ketcham as the season’s top trotter. The piece notes Crescens’ fast mile, the strong showing of Tommy Britton and John Nolan, and hints at Crescend’s dominance while referencing Directum and other top trotters. It also covers manager and player tensions in baseball with suspensions over club lines.
New York avs 14 pup Pitasim mith and Thomas Sharkey slated to meet Tuesday with details for the Delile attemled fi Aupust 50. The stake holder will decide the fight location. Fitzsimmons wants Coney Island due to club interest and potential revenue. He would accept 9 percent of receipts if Rourke's club offers. He notes past gate receipts and hints at August plans, hoping the Sailor fight outcome favors a Coney Island contest.
Cincinnati Aug 14 Robert Allen of the Heds reported to Mers hotel that Wood refused a proposition to be farmed while alone with him. A telegraph from President Jan requested Wood to join Comiskyy's White Etckings at Minhvapelle with transportation furnished. Wood questioned the offer, saying Want to farm me, eh? and expressed readiness to handle matters himself.
Emporia August 14 The State Journal offers a reader a concise comparison of the fighting styles and tactics of Fite and Rublin following their recent bout. The report highlights differences in stance reach and aggression while noting the crowd’s reaction and the potential implications for future matches.
The American League pennant chase tightens with Milwaukee and Indianapolis trading pace, Detroit leading in the seven-day stretch, Cleveland pressing from behind, and Detroit fans boosting the home team while other clubs slide. National League remains evenly matched as Chicago returns from the road and Brooklyn suffers at home.
The text recounts a tense baseball stretch where Chicago held a strong start and split the series, with Brooklyn and Philadelphia performing well and St Louis slightly improving. It notes the Orphans under Loftus patchwork and hints at overall team standings and future pace as the season nears its end.
Fragmented lines describe National League games in Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland and Pueblo with scattered player names and scores. The garbled OCR lists batters pitchers and managers or team hints without coherent game details.
The Chicago Chronicle notes the first Kansas state house near Fort Riley at Pawnee, a two story stone building 40540 feet, built as the original capital. The 1850s tale recounts a prairie procession, a moving session to Shawnee Mission, cholera at Fort Riley, and the ruin’s romantic, picturesque appeal amid seven future capitols.
A jumble of racing results and baseball commentary recounts horse performance figures and sires at St Croix Me and Lexington, alongside Chicago and Cincinnati baseball notes. It mentions 2:02 to 2:10 pace trotters, Prince Alert and Comey, and details about players and teams including Detroit, Chicago, and Brooklyn, with scattered game highlights and managerial remarks.
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, sailing from New York on August 7, completed the Sandy Hook to Cherbourg run in five days nine hours and forty four minutes. It achieved an average speed of 22.07 knots, setting a record passage for the line.
A minister's account details a severe bout of bilious colic treated with merluin's Colle and other remedies. After two doses he reportedly improved, while others, including a neighbor's illness, persisted. The narrative notes consulting doctors, varying outcomes, and eventual belief in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by all druggists. Seats
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo $19.00 round trip with tickets on sale August 21 and September 18, returning by October 31. Miscellaneous garbled text follows mentioning warnings and health notes without clear context.
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