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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1901

Page

9

Corbett to Fight Debates and Meet Innes in Cincinnati

Indianapolis December 7. James J Corbett plans to visit Cincinnati next week for a staged purchase of the Stag cafe and saloons while remaining under contract. He defends Young Corbett II and says he will pursue redress for Innes slander in court if needed. Corbett expects a strong reception and says he has never drawn the color line, ready to meet any challenger.

Indianapolis Ind Janus J. Corbett Cincinnati Tme Stag Hevalkly Cortett Young Corbett McGovern Combuctatien Sel Corbett Corbett Cai Innes Corbett

BEROAD RETURNS TO FIGHT YOUNG CORBETT IN AMERICA

Kid Bread, the Cleveland pugilist, unexpectedly returns from England aboard the Deutschland to meet Young Corbett in America. He hopes to fight at 236 pounds after learning Terry McGovern was knocked out, saying his sole ambition is a bout with Corbett. Bread flew to Southampton and boarded the first steamer back to the United States.

Youne Corbett New York Kid Bread England Teimentip Deutschland Furthe Sports Bread America Corbett Terry McGovern Broad Southampton Ibis Atlantic Corbiett McGovern

TerEau Angry Over Denver Baseball Control Battle

Tereau asserts strong claims about the Denver franchise near control of the baseball sideline. He accuses Kan City figures of attempting to oust him, betting on the movement, and possibly taking the Denver franchise away. The remarks reference Rae and ongoing proceedings with Smee and Scinieaineeal.

Denver Colo Kanmes Tebeau Denover Bir Bs Smee

Davis Elected Captain of Princeton Team for Next Year

Ralph Tiptos Davis of Blossburg Pennsylvania was chosen captain of Princeton's football eleven for the upcoming season. A sophomore, he played tackle this year after switching from weight events. Davis prepared at Andover Academy, where he captained his senior football team and also played baseball.

Princeton Kod-Rusa N. J Oes Tigers Ralph Tiptos Davia Blossbure Aleven Tachi’ Wat Andover Academy Davis

Salt Rheum Chronicle and Promising Remedies

An 19th or early 20th century collage notes salt rheum threats, urging treatment to cleanse humors and prevent recurrence. It features Mrs Ids E Ward of Cove Point Ma praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for itching, plus various notes on sports figures and college football coaching rumors and signings.erd

Mre Ids E. Ward Cove Point Hood

Eminent Swedish Reformer Waldenstrom to Lecture in McPherson

Dr Waldenstrom PhD DD renowned preacher statesman and reformer will attend McPherson today as guest of the city for a 6 pm reception and banquet at the Union bowl followed by an 8 pm lecture at the opera house on the Mission Friends movement in Sweden. He draws huge crowds in Chicago and Minneapolis and has long fought the Swedish state church.

Chicago Minneapolis Minn Lindsborg State Church of Sweden Scandinavian Peninsula Upsala Yale

Hyomel cure touted for catarrhal colds in hours, 1899 advert

An 1899 Aurora notice touts Hyomel as a quick cure for catarrhal colds and a preventive inhaler for coughs, croup, pneumonia, and consumption. It promotes the Hyomel inhaler, Balm, trial outfits, and a life booklet, with prices and mail order details from the R T Booth Co Ithaca NY. The piece also mentions factory labor costs totaling about 1.2 million annually in local plants.

Mel

Veteran soldier found in river near Kansas waterworks

The body of a veteran soldier was recovered from an eddy in the Sissauri River on the Kansas side near the waterworks pumping station at Quindato. The inmate of the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth wore the home uniform. The deceased, Patrick Dugrue, was No. 2 in Company I Eighteenth Town Infantry and had been missing from the home since last Saturday. Police and officers are reviewing past records and movements.

As Eddy Sissauri Kansas Quindato Leavenworth Patrickt Dugrue Eighteeth Town Dugrue

The Great University Book Promises Universal Influence

An advertisement parades a new American College of Sciences book on magnetic healing and personal influence. It claims experts from American and European universities back the work and offers free postal delivery from Philadelphia, Dept. 68 R, 46 to 420 Walnut Street.

American College of Sciences Philadelphia Walnut Street

Convicts Clark and Barnes Captured at Lawton

Federal officials confirm Bob Clark and Turner Barnes were captured in Lawton Oklahoma. Lawton officers identified the prisoners and sent word to Fort Leavenworth. Clark, known for a post office break in Texas, and Barnes, a revolt leader from the Territory, face charges and rewards.

Bob Clark Turner Barnes Lawton Leavenworth Kas Fort Leavenworth Q. T McClaughry Lemon Zerbat Oklahoma Chirk Texas Clark Supt Hinds Barnes

USED CANCELED STAMPS AND ARREST OF PASTOR IN KANSAS

Fort Scott Kansas December 7 Reverend J A Young a Negro Baptist preacher was arrested by federal officers on a charge of using canceled stamps He admits the charge saying money was short and he needed to mail letters Also noted was the identification of Irumen Nye alias M H Allen as one of two men who passed forged checks in Emporia for 16 50 each at the Export roller mills payable to G Morley and other named victims The regular meeting of the A J R Lewis Post No 281 Dodge City was held on December 1 to elect officers

Uncle Sam Fort Scott Kas J. A. Young Cers Kansas City Rec Irumen Nye M. H. Allen Emporia G. Morley Emporia National Bank W. BR. Richards Ben Swisher Clark Martin A. R Dofige City Tne AJR Lewis Post Hield

Reception to Pastor at Swedish Lutheran Church

A festive reception honored Rev. J. A. Engwall of the Swedish Lutheran Church of McPherson. Ministers attending the Smoky Valley Ministerial union detained the pastor and his wife at the church as many parishioners gathered at the parsonage. Sr. Floren of Salina presented a speech and then presented the pastor with a purse of $232. Rev. Bazwall and Rev. Philblad of Lindsborg offered remarks.

McPherson McPhersan Kat J. A. Engwall Smoky Valley Floren Salina Bazwall Rev Philblad Lindsborg

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Blood Purification

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier removing waste substances to treat diseases said to originate in impure blood. It cites skin ailments like boils pimples salt rheum eczema and claims the remedy boosts blood forming gland activity and improves overall health. A testimonial mentions Fergussons and a patient who feared surgery and chose the product after costly doctors.

Asc Dr. Pierce Fergussons Golden Medical

McPherson Baptists to Celebrate Anniversary

McPherson church members of the First Baptist will observe the twenty ninth anniversary of the church with a debt free milestone. Morning sessions begin at 9 30 with a history entry and the Jubilee program follows in the afternoon starting at 2 30 highlighting member reunions and a celebratory program.

McPherson First Baptist Church of Creas

Westmoreland City Takes Steps to Close Sunday Businesses

At recent city council session Westmoreland ordered an ordinance to close all Sunday business houses including tent markets restaurants and barber shops The move targets convenience stores that serve Sunday patrons and also cuts into entertainment venues noted as boating spots The Register cites impact on workers as recurring payrolls in 190x suggest nearly 50000 dollars distributed among plant workers amid shifts in wages and layoffs.

Westmoreland

Election results and local notices from Emporia area

Week saw officers elected for the department with AL W Sutton named commander and several others chosen as deimentos and alternates. Also reported are Emporia Historical Matters with new officers, Fort Riley battery reassignment, Argentine express office closure tied to the smelter shutdown, and fish stocking in Cow Creek near Hutchinson.

AL W. Sutton J. M. Grover Brigex J. Ve Cs L. Finley Q. AL J. C. Baird Jas. Hawkins Curzean Geo WV. Burton AL Curubach D. G. Jerry Shaw Andy Teverett Deimentes Gen Mallonce D. L. Aweeney Martin Hiram Wray Hammond R. Hobbie Ge Alk Cemetery G. A. Hy W. H.C

King O Keefe Gone

Savannah Ga December 7 Mrs Catherine O Keefe of this city has received a letter from Joseph Mick of Yap Carolina Islands stating the probable loss at sea of her husband Captain David O Keefe and that he left property valued at about 1 000 000 Mr Michaels has asked the American consulate at Hong Kong to protect the estate O Keefe known in the Oriental trade as King O Keefe of Yap he built a trade to Hong Kong owned two bark vessels and last June sent his wife 1600 from Hong Kong He is supposed to have perished in a storm He was 56 and a native of Savannah

Savannah Catherine O'Keefe Joseph Mick Yap Carolina Islands David O'Keefe Michaels Hong Kong O'Keefe King O'Keefe

Missouri Rail Line Rated Among Best In State

The Missouri State Board of Railway Commissioners reports the Santa Fe line in Missouri maintained in top physical condition. Improvements include clean rights of way, strengthened embankments, and ongoing drainwork. Railing uses 75-pound rails with solid ties, new steel bridges, depots, and well-kept stock. The line is praised for permanent bridge progress and overall high standards.

Santa Peines Alissouri Missouri State Board of Railway Commissioners Tse West End Missouri

Newton Blacksmith Hurt in Santa Fe Shop Incident

Newton Kansas December 7 John Crotty a blacksmith at the Santa Fe shop was badly injured when a flying piece of steel pierced an artery in his wrist. For a few minutes it seemed he would bleed to death until a physician stopped the bleeding and Crotty recovered enough to return home. He will be unable to report for duty for several days.

Newton Kan John Crotty Santa Fe

Banens City and Heture Rail Jumps to Grand Tickets

Banens City and Heture issue $2.67 fares for the Banta Fe Grand Tickets on December 9 for day trains December 10 and return December 11.

Banens City Heture Banta Fe United

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