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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
2
A disease sweeping the country is tied to kidney trouble and heart or bladder issues. Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer claims to cleanse kidneys, liver and bladder, alleviate incontinence and frequent urination, and is sold in bottles with sample offers by mail from Binghamton New York.
Fragmented OCR reads like a sale of patent medicine promising reliefs for mothers and children. Mentions Winslow, soothing statue, pain relief, and a cents price, with garbled brand terms and uncertain claims. The readable bits suggest a medicinal tonic or powder pitched to caregivers, but specifics are unclear.
Panama Aug. 19. Com mander William P Potter of US steamer Stanger Consul Gudger and Port Captain Beers sailed on tug Boliver I tb to inspect the coast reaching San Carlos and back. They found no revolutionists visible, believe all are at Agua Dulce siege while government sharpshooters harry attackers. British cruiser Phaeton left for Bonventura amid the action.
The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge in San Francisco on Aug 11 voted 96 to 39 to reject creating a sanitarium at Hot Springs Arkansas for ill Knights. The report of a special investigation was ignored. The lodge said it cannot tax members for such an project and did not express individual support for the plan. The sanitarium proposal had lingered 12 years with committees, and a government lease offer was for five acres for 98 years to build the facility, funded by a ten cent semiannual tax for five years.
The Wellington Milling and Electrical Yater company, recently incorporated, outlines a plan to build a 400-barrel touring mill. The project aims to erect the mill promptly to expand production capacity and meet growing demand.
Readville Mass August 19 Grand circuit week opens with sensational racing. Major Muscovite wins the 2:08 pace, Wentworth takes the 2:11 Blue Histakes heats, Sutreet captures the 2:16 pace in three straight heats, and Baton Dashedwes earns a place in the 2:13 trot. Extra racing day planned for Saturday as Dan Patch bids to break the world pacing mark of 1 53 to equal Star Pointer’s 1897 record. A $15,000 Massachusetts race and a $2,000 consolation purse are on the slate.
Lowell fighter Geo Gardner decisively defeated Jack Root in Balt Lake Utah on August 13. Gardner exploited Root’s sore belly and maintained pressure, winning by knockout in the seventeenth round after Root showed fading speed and a wounded face. Betting favored Root 10 to 7 before the bout.
Washington reports indicate western clubs on their eastern trip move toward a powerful labor coalition. The aim is to curb interference by rivals and protect the game from management maneuvers led by McGraw. The push centers on barring negotiations with New York while McGraw remains manager, amid tension over control and team loyalties.
In a fragmentary note the text mentions barrier Schwaite to the front and selecting the Cartaula with Cate Avery Pompowin Line crossing the line, suggesting a tentative scene or position arrangement. The readable portion hints at a lineup or route but lacks coherent context or full names.
The chart notes a world record in the second race at Saraioes. A notable finish order features Welsh althete and other contenders. Mohawk stakes at mile and 4 furlongs saw Port Roval as favorite and win easily. Other events include Little Scout’s win in the Sp cai handicap and Jame Bolly taking a long-odds fifth race.
Aug 1 report from Chicago notes Martin Hart of Louisville defeats Stift Chiengo in a boxing bout. Both fighters exchange blows with little real punishment as the match ends with a clear winner. Also mentions Hughly McGovern in New Britain and Willie Reed in the sixth round. Accidents on the farm are common with injuries. Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is advertised as a quick pain reliever.
The Baltimore American League team reversed a prior result by defeating St Louis in a tight league contest. Attendance figures were modest as Harper Kaneath Kate Katull and Robinson starred for the winning side. Meanwhile Cleveland and Baltimore traded spots in the standings and a Toledo victory highlighted the American Association section.
In Nevada on August 11 the home team's miscues paved the way for Chanute to win 2 1 while Nevada made several costly errors. O'Brien and Brophy led Chanute with key hits as pitchers struggled, and Manhattan fell to Oketo 5 0 at home in a game noted for miscues and tense moments.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a product called Bemt salve, advertised by Aragid Drug Co. on North Kansas Avenue. It mentions relief for inflammation aches and Mills palma but the text is garbled and lacks clear claims or dates.
A Kansas region reports heavy wind and lightning destroying buildings at Lost Springs and disrupting Hock Island tracks. Three men are injured, while crops benefit from timely rainfall as storms sweep across Scranton and Atchison with soaking rains aiding corn and other fields.
In a county case Wise and Dunn, young married men, faced murder charges after a drunken dispute led to a shooting. Douglass man, found near the road with a bullet to the heart, died days later. Wise was arrested at Winchester with the revolver. Wise refuses to talk. no preliminary hearing yet. City to lay out street names and numbers as plans proceed. Some released from federal prison after a Supreme Court decision, others remain detained.
Fragmentary OCR text claims a dysentery cure without a doctor and mentions a summit bottle. The readable phrases are garbled with nonsensical sequences, offering no verifiable names, places, dates, or actionable details.
Local notes describe a Santa Fe home visitors trip with organized chats and planned events in Ghiesna. Details are fragmentary but emphasize entry, schedules, and social tones for the excursion.
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