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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1900

Page

2

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by An Oklahoma Agent

An insurance agent from Topeka testifies after decades of kidney trouble that Doan's Kidney Pills eased his pain. He recalls purchasing them at Rowley & Snow and credits the remedy with preventing further suffering. The product is advertised as backed by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as sole US agents.

Desa Bright A. Herr Rowley & Snow Ail Dasiers Suise Be Cants & Box Foster-Milburn Co Buffaln United States Doan's Tale

Rock Island Route Fare to California Drafted in Fractured Note

A fragmented OCR passage touts a Rock Island Route round trip to California with hints of faster travel via The Overland Route and Union Pacific, claiming a 35 hour quicker time and mentions of San Francisco and the Stimpurt river. It also references double drawings, library rooms, and ticketing in a disjointed style.

Rock Island Pete waSas DeCalifornia Americas Union Pacific

Jeffries Rublin Showdown Near as Wrestle Plans Unfold

In Cincinnati a busy fight week unfolds with preparations for the Jeffries versus Rublin boxing match set for February 1. Manager Brady reports no delay from ministers or officials as training intensifies and a large convention hall event anchors the card. A heavyweight wrestling match featuring Wittmer versus Pons is planned the night before the boxing bout, aiming to boost interest and crown a world championship.

Crnstonati Herman J. Witte Couti Jeffies Rutlin Ministera Sayons Witte Brady Astbury Westa Rublin Newparston Magawe Madden Pusilistie Valnager Jemmes Rullin Ponsie Rene Rrentier Charie Wittner Cincinnati Jeffries Ruhitu Wittmer Ure Haneman Jeffries Roblin

Track Ready For Cyclists In Boston Park Scene

Boston track at Park Square Garden for a six day bicycle race is described as banked to forty five degrees with turns steep enough to threaten serious injuries. Riders including Turville Cauldwell Downey and many others gather, while Major Taylor the sole rider willing to use the banked track, prepares for the event amid warnings and preparations.

Boston Traine Turvillc Taylor Colored A Harry Elken Indice Swansol

Mweacherd First in Twenty five Mile Prothon Stonsl Race

Dee Borton wins the twenty five mile proton stonsl race at Park Square Garden Saturday night on new bicycle tracks. Six day race on tap. field of seven men featured Waltho, Hugbee, Roeelh, and others.

Borton Dee. A Arenie Ac Tercyto Park Square Garden Amie Waltho Sons

McCoy Couple Reconciled to Remarry in New York

Boston dispatch reports that Kid McCoy and his divorced wife are reconciled and planning a remarriage. Telegrams from London note Mrs McCoy’s continued affection and the removal of prior scandal. A wedding is reportedly on the schedule.

Boston Mass Dee Torrow England Mra McCoy Ament

Tragic deer encounter ends with rescue amid pond pursuit

A diver was securing the animal when a startling scene unfolded early in the report. A hunter fired, the buck dropped, and an old man stabbed the deer, clinging to the man as the animal fled toward a mill pond. Fishermen aided, the darky was pulled free as the buck vanished underwater.

Bill Serres

Signed Two Year Contract at Boston Clubs Questioned

Boston officials say players who signed last year left a blank for the length of service, with two years inserted, claiming the clause grants Boston an option. The directors insist the missing years could be fought in court if challenged.

Boston Soden

Frank Rockefeller to Purchase John Gentry in Kiowa County

Frank Rockefeller brother of John D Rockefeller plans to buy John Gentry of Kiowa Beach for stock ranch holdings in Goschen New York and midtown note details mention Ex Harriman ownership and regional real estate interests plus scattered athletic records and events from December. The article briefly cites several athletics mentions and unrelated race results across cities including Philadelphia New Orleans and San Francisco.

Frank Rockefeller John Gentry Kiowa Beach Midetown N.Y Goschen John D. Rockefeller Eiowa County Kan Gentry Harriman

Mrs J A McHenry edits Howard Searchlight in temperance probe

Mrs J A McHenry editor of the Howard Searchlight conducts an investigation into minors in a local Howard shop. In Independence she gathers material for the temperance paper and faces admonitions, arrests, and legal pressure as officials debate publishing signatures and evidence.

J. A. McHenry The Howard Searchlight Searsblcht Howard Kan Gurle Crugeists Ripa Atelteney Satori Melten Inter Hove 5 U

Parks Family Builds Big Kansas Ranch Empire

Beloit dispatch details John and J W Parks expanding from state printing into a vast landholding in Antabell County. They own over 4000 acres, including 800 acres of prime wheat land, plus Solomon valley properties. The Parks are active Populist figures with strong local influence. John Parks won a state printer contest but his father did not enter the congressional race.

Beloit John & Parks KF. KE Parks Antabell Solomon Valley Kansas John Parks J. W. Parks

Three Prisoners Escape from Independence Jail

Indepe dence Kan Dec 31 A jail break freed three prisoners after overpowering the turnkey and slipping from the cell into the corridor. Doors shut as lever locked, then escape to outside. Horses stolen from Henderson farm nearby. Several sentences describe patrol searches and trial details for theft and related crimes.

Independence Racopensen Kan Mires Preonere Youle Henferson Dines Antiga Tee Uae Tates Rand William Bares Garnaut

Out of the Storms John Lindsey Builds Winter Postal Wagon

Atchison December 31 John Lindsey rural mail carrier unveils a spring wagon post on wheels designed for winter service. The tiny house of honeyduck canvas waterproofed with white paint features a sliding front panel, cubby holes for letters and papers, and a stove for warmth, drawn by two horses for all weather delivery.

John Lindsey Atchison Pescotics

Contested County Attorney Election in Mitchell County

In Mitchell County a contest case seeks to challenge county attorney results with J. E. Tice named as winner over Ler Cooper. Allegations include uncounted legal votes and canvass tallies misreported across precincts, clerks tallies exceeding ballots and names on voter lists. Probate court proceedings commence with assistance from county officers and assessors.

Tires Masociares

W C T U Seeks Wichita Grand Jury Probe of Officials

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union asks Wichita authorities to impanel a grand jury to investigate city officials. The plea emphasizes corruption risks and calls for formal inquiry into local governance.

Wichita Grand Jury Women’s Christian Temperance Union

City Allows Aquor Sale With Monthly Police Fine

The city approves continued Aquor sales with a monthly police fine of about 2000 dollars. Mrs Nation remains jailed though efforts to grant bail or permit visitation are noted, with Union Stock Yards chief Dulaney and Kansas National Bank president Chandler offering support to secure release or bond.

City Midate Nation Texiay W Dulaney Union Stock Yards Company CG. Q. Chandler Kansas National Bank Mra. Nation

Mitchell County Court House History and Rebuilt Anew

Mitchell County moves to a new court house costing 25000 after selling the old structure for 176 to Mercer who will oversee stone and lumber work. The old building began in 1892 and served little as court space thereafter. Only one homicide conviction occurred there, that of H R W Knox for the murder of Henry Suttchell, with prison terms set. District judges include A S Wilson, A J Banta, and Joe Holt with successors Clark A Smith Cyrus Heren and M Pickler among earlier holders.

New Orleans Onderry Charlie O'Brien Aia Alpa Moroni Tom Kingsid Fox Piayed Bey Moroni Old Fox Morani Alpaca Aif Mitchell County Mercer Big Mund A Howser HR. W. Knox Henry Ssutehell Charles Knox Court House A. S. Wilson Sioux City Iowa A. J. Banta Joe Holt

Clay Center Acts to Secure Swedish College Amid Fair Proposals

In Clay Center an anxious Commercial Club mass meeting discussed asylum plans and reports on establishing a Swedish college. Committees were named to publicize the project’s advantages and manage fundraising for the effort. Elks fair proceeds support the local hall, while a grand prize piano was won by Judge Head of Salina. The sixth Saline County Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock show opens with over 300 cash awards. Additional notices list recipients and figures from Kansas City to Saline County.

Clay Center Dec. al Maests Uge Watt Tola The Elks Salina Kas Dee Saline County Poultry, Plecon and Pet Stock Association Tod

Incomplete OCR Note Predicts Debate on Resolution Tone

Fragmented text hints at a Saturday meeting where a proposed resolution is discussed. Key phrases reference the tenor of the resolution and potential harm, with unclear names or places due to garbled OCR. The readable portion centers on evaluating the resolution's impact and stance.

Continental to establish bond quarters in Salina

The Continental company will set up bond quarters in Salina with Grater in charge of the Saline headquarters starting January 1. The Creamery Branch at Salina, Kansas will be served as part of the new arrangement.

Salina Kas Dec Continental Company Grater

Wolf Bunt Planned in Abilene Area

A note from Abilene Kansas mentions a planned wolf event with local references. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR. The items reference January 6 and local sites eight miles west of the county, with mentions of bands, zoos, and dogs in a confusing context.

Wolf Abilene Kar

Instrument and the Fret Ooo in the City

Fragmentary OCR note references a city story about music and a figure named Kaffir Corn Supplice Weed. Mentions a person and a mixed sequence of letters. Readable details are limited. main action or outcome not clear.

Was heroic treatment, Litrom the Cleveland wae Dealer

A garbled account from a Binghamton scene describes a confrontation with a dealer named Litrom in Cleveland. The excerpt mentions coughing fits, a neighbor’s outburst, and a tense exchange about a “hypo” and a bottle, with fragmented dialogue and unclear sequence of events.

Cleveland Binghamton Mos Rosa Htm Ieee Chile Sean Jane

Is It an Epidemic Why Kidney Trouble Spreads Fearful Rise

The piece warns of a surge in kidney and bladder diseases especially Bright's disease and urges early warning signs. It notes many professionals die unexpectedly and suggests using Swamp-Root as a remedy with a free pamphlet offer from the State Journal for more information.

Ciseas Bright Dinenwe Kidness Restler State Journal Swamp-Root

Paris Fur Trimmings Forecast for Winter Fashion

The Paris trimming trend spotlights fur varieties for winter costumes. Marten, sable, and skunk furs gain prominence, with emphasis on harmonizing with existing toilet pieces. Mme Retaux’s toque and related stylish millinery pieces illustrate the era’s lavish use of fur in fashion accessories.

Millinery Trade Review Paris Peti Mabie Holdan Jane Mme Retaux

Grand Canvy Music Event At Pirse Christian Church

A fragmented notice describes a concert program titled Grand Canvy led by Nat M. Binghans, with performances by wives and others, and a Ladies Music Club at the Pirse Christian church on January 4. The event features velvet attire descriptions and mentions a Russia suite and forsyane settings amid a bound program.

Nat M. Binghans Wells Pirse Christian Etureh

Holiday Hates Via Rock Island Hoots

A fragment mentions holiday actions around Rock Island Hoots and a date in January. The readable text is incomplete, but indicates dissatisfaction with a transit or event labeled via Rock Island Hoots and a January timing. No clear persons or organizations are fully readable.

Rock Island

Holiday Rates On Hock Island Route Announced

The one fare offer applies within 20 miles along the Missouri River for travel from December to May. Tickets are valid for both directions, with reduced rates for round trips and a limited travel window noted in the advertisement.

Hock Island Mikwouri

Colorado Flyer Prompts for Colorade Route Details

Fragmentary item notes a Colorado flyer about a Great Rock Island Route leaving. Readable bits mention color and tea but lack clear action, date, or places. Absent names, events, or amounts, the record remains a partial notice with no verifiable outcome.

Great Rock Island

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