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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
2
Patient from Rayersford Pennsylvania writes of kidney trouble relief after using Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. He describes passing a gravel stone about the size of a pea and reports continued relief after taking the remedy from Dr. Kilmer & Co. and Morey Drug Store.
The Providence Grand Circuit meet opened with a carnival of records as the 2:20 pacing stake produced five heats. Gold Brick and Dandy Chimes led early, with Dandy Chimes claiming heat wins and Gold Brick taking the final heat. A sensational 2:08 pace saw Nathan Strauss drive to a two heat, 2:05% time, while Prince of Orange won the 2:19 trot.
Cincinnati after a conference with President Herrmann and Manager Kelley sent telegrams to leading AL pitchers asking them to submit terms for next season if not already signed. Named possibilities include Dineen, Young,Orth, Patten, Donohue, Powell, Waddell, Plank, Hastings, Joss, and Moore. Herrmann said contracts would be fair and above board, aiming to attract good arms without delays.
At Detroit Windsor Jockey Club held a large crowd under fair skies with fast track. Inaugural Handicap at one mile was won by April Shower after a tight finish with Aldi. Other races saw Tremir, Laura F. M, Benchart, Handvice, Ocle Broka all win. times listed. At Saratoga the Kentucky selling stake went to Albercraft over Wild Thyme, Stamping Ground placed third. Colomell won the mile selling handily, Victor won the steeplechase. several starters failed to finish.
Brigadier, the wife and speedy son of Rayon d Or, annexed the Lemp handicap over six furlongs at Kinloch Park with $1,000 added for all age horses. He carried 117 pounds and, after a strong start with Mabel Winn, drew away to win by two lengths. Mabel Winn held second by three lengths over Bummer. Four favorites, one second choice, and one third choice ran.
At Hawthorne on August 26, Bon Mot, a third choice, won the Iroquois handicap worth 585 to the winners. Wain-a-Moinen, the 6 to 5 favorite, finished second seven lengths back, with Hargiss close behind. Bon Moy led in the stretch as Waln-a-Mothen faltered, among nine starters initially named, five were scratched including Lu Appleby, Harry New and Little.
The Kentucky trotting track hosted trials featuring American Star owned by Bower Bros. A 6 year old gelding, Beer Gam of Dexter, posted a 2:17 mile with fast early sections and minimal handling. Bowerman expects faster times. A 1-year-old gelding earned 25 percent as a maturing two-year-old. Gam Sinmins by Petron clocked 2:2 with last half 1:08 and last quarter strong.
A racehorse note outlines a fast three year old pacing filly in training at Roland Drake’s stable. Bred by C F Clay and Wil Leisire, she has posted 2:15 and 2:30 workouts with a 1:18 quarter mile. Other items discuss W W Evans’s 21 trotters, Highland Penn retirement, Alfred Gaire’s stud, and racing figures like William Whitney.
Uncertain clipping reports mixed game recaps and standings from the American League and Associated leagues. Mentions Washington Detroit hits by Mullin Tiree Cribbins Yeager and others, with scattered inning scores and attendance notes. Details are fragmented and include multiple cities and teams with inconsistent formatting.
Emporia June marriage ties James Pendleton alias Coda Morris to Grace Obley. A staged burial of a chunk of ice at Orlando Okla was intended to fake Morris's death and shield Pendleton's second marriage. Officials say Pendleton plans to plead insanity as he faces bigamy charges and a forthcoming district court trial.
Junction City Aug 26 Bids for the construction of 13 new buildings at Fort Riley were opened. Berta $21 600 Betts $21 200 Zeigler Dalton Junction City $2 55 Zeigler Dalton $353 500 Betts $17 000 Betts $15 300. Total cost $270 723. Next month over 700 000 in work will be underway with 2% new buildings begun since spring. Most labor to be imported as local workers are on earlier contracts.
Plans are underway to convert Hutchinson horse car lines into an electric road and extend seven to eight miles. State Senator G W Stubblefield of Bloomington and two Bloomington capitalists, 8 P Robinson and John Chisholm, hold an option on 22 town lots plus track and equipment. They propose selling lots at 100 per lot and building the electric system, with an interurban link to Wichita as part of the project.
Captain A P Berry in charge opens Salina branch of the U S army recruiting office in Kansas City. Recruits head to Fort Leavenworth for cavalry artillery and infantry with Philippine service also enlisted. Berry says army opportunities are strong and many soldiers seek second lieutenant exams at Leavenworth.
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