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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1900

Page

2

Swift's Coraline Cure for Catarrh Promises Blood Remedy

An advertisement extols Swift's Coraline as a permanent cure for catarrh and fits of foul odor, claiming the disease is blood borne and that sprays or inhalers fail. It cites testimonials from BarzAne, asserts local cures after several bottles, and warns against other ineffective treatments while asserting Swift's remedy reaches and cures even severe cases.

Swift Mr BF Mealiteter Barzadaimrg Gongu Senate Welch

Brooklyn Boxer Knocks Santry Out For Featherweight Title

In Chicago on February 2 Terry Metlovern of Brooklyn defeated Hate Bantry of Chicago after a fierce exchange in the fifth round. Bantry claimed the 12 pound class lead by a prior knockout of Ben Jordan. A rapid exchange left Bantry down and out as referee George Biller counted to ten.

Chicago Terry Metlovern Brooklyn Peor Hate Bantry Ben Jordan England Atth Rotisi Gantry Tornudt Ayteres George Biller

Santry and Bantry Fight Ends In Knockout

The match description depicts Santry and Bantry trading brutal punches with Santry succumbing to a decisive blow in the later rounds. Glover, Repeared, Try, Try, and others are mentioned in scattered action moments as the contenders exchange heavy hits. Santry staggers and falls after a powerful stomach strike, with the bout ending as he cannot continue.

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Rounds Highlight Hard Fought Draw In Chicago Bout

The match featured Santry and Bantry in a tense six round bout with strong exchanges. Referee ruled a draw after a furious rally as both fighters pressed for an edge and the crowd stayed heated through the later rounds.

Santry and McGovern In Striking Ring Clash Remains Tight

The report describes a gritty bantamweight exchange where Santry and McGovern trade blows in a crowded bout. The narrative highlights Santry’s decisive moments with body and jaw shots, McGovern firing back with right hands and clinches. The crowd roars as both fighters push the pace, with refs warning and the action shifting to the mat and floor exchanges before a tense conclusion.

Blackfoot racer challenges Gladwin for snowshoe match

New York February reports that Joe Vince, a 19 year old Blackfoot runner from West Winnipeg, visits to challenge Cherios Gladwin to a snowshoe race on Mowshoes. Known as Captain George Hurt, Vince claims faster mile times and seeks other fields to conquer while awaiting Gladwin’s counter challenge.

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JEFERIES AT HOT SPRINGS Says He Whipped Fitz Square

In a garbled press report, Jeferries claims he defeated Fitz Square and could do so again, citing a roomful audience and a tense public setup at Arlington water where authorities tightened security. The piece references Bow Pennemen charges, Kanugaror boxing, and a debate over who is the better man, with scattered quotes and unclear context.

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Sharkey Seeks Jeffries Match Crowd Funds $1,000 Bid

Sailor's manager O'Rourke posts $1,000 to lure a match with Jeffries as Sharkey presses for a title bout. Rival promoters and fans speculate on a future showdown with Jim Jeffries in New York. The push aims to secure a championship clash while opponents claim interference risks.

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Fitz Simmons Drugging Charges Stir Sharkey Jeffries Fight Bids

New York dispatch reports Fitzsimmons claims he was drugged before a Jeffries match, provoking debate over a rematch with Sharkey. Prominent figures discuss legality and profits while Brady counters Simmons’s charges and outlines payout terms and possible contracts for a rematch in Philadelphia.

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Lawrence Bowlers Defeat St Joseph Team Easily

Lawrence Kansas invaders from the Interstate Bowling League routed St Joseph Missouri last night in their bulliwick. Berger stood out with clever work as Lawrence built an early lead and finished with a decisive total margin of 136 pins. The Lawrence lineup included Berger and Brome weaving strikes and spares in the upper totals while St Joseph struggled to keep pace.

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Stagg’s Football Team Plans Philadelphia Trip in Oct

Philadelphia February report notes Stagg’s football squad preparing for a two year schedule with Chicago and Detroit. The coach, CreightonCronin era context, mentions players like Dillard and Creedon, and plans include three weeks in Hot Springs for training.

Stagg Philadelphia

Canal Assured Senator Morgan Sees Canal Bill Soon Law

Washington reports Senator Morgan of Alabama predicts swift action on the Nicaraguan canal bill with a Senate vote expected within thirty days. He argues broad support in both houses and from the public, endorsing rapid construction and flexible funding while dismissing objections to delays.

Morgan New York Washington The Journal and Advertser Alabama Congress Senate Emm Roy Congress

Child Burned to Death Case Reported in Feb News Brief

Fragmentary OCR notes report a child burned to death with sparse details. Named individuals and locations are unclear. the fragment hints at a February date and a local incident but lacks verifiable specifics for a full summary.

Annie William Hale Etalk Une Field Tovan Eof Eek

County plan aims to force able poor to work for aid

Four Com Commissioner Albertson proposes a reform to combat winter relief abuse. Able-bodied applicants would work on public streets with daily wages exchangeable for provisions or clothing, while non-working cases due to disability would be exempt. The scheme ties county funds to labor output, seeks to cut winter aid costs, and shifts city and county burden to ensure care remains for truly needy.

Kansas City Res Albertson Young

Burglar Carrying a Bullet Arrives at Fort Leavenworth

Charles T. Curtis, a notorious burglar using aliases, arrived at Fort Leavenworth for a three year sentence after breaking into the Denver post office. Police say Curtis, nicknamed the second story burglar, has a bullet wound in the back from a prior Chicago arrest and refuses to reveal when or where it occurred. He previously served time in Minnesota reform school near St Paul.

Leavenworth Charles T. Curtis Federal Fort Leaven Worth Denver Willim McClaughry Curtis Bertifion Systerm Chicago McClaughry Chystoian Minnesota

Republicans of Graham County Name Census Enumerators

The Graham County Republican central committee met and recommended enumerator appointments for the district. Appointments include D R McCormace for Allodium and Indiana townships, R J Getty for Scihe and Solomon, H Morgan for Reed and Millbrook, I Morian for Graham and Pioneer, L B Gray for Nicodemus and Wild Horse, and Irvine Seetey for James Gorton’s areas. James Gorton resigned as chair. B J Byerts elected chair and F D Turck filled the HM City Township vacancy.

Graham County Hi Oly Republican County Central Committee Allodium Indiana D. R.mccormace Happy Townships R. J.getty Scihe Solomon H. Morgan Reed Millbrook I. Morian L B. Gray Graham Pioneer

Peterson for Senator in Seventh District Nominated

Republicans of Smith and Norton counties unite over potential senatorial candidate K. V. Peterson of Norton for the Seventh District, which includes Smith Philips and Norton. W. R. Myers of Smith County had been the prior nominee but was defeated by Dan Hart of Norton. Charles W. Bull of Phillips County is also mentioned as a possibility.

Haskell declines Sixth District GOP run for congressman at large

Gaylord Feb 2 W H Haskell of Smith County has declined any move to enter the race for congressman at large He authorized the Gaylord Herald to announce his thanks for support but that he will not allow his name to be used The Sixth district appears to have no Republican candidate for the post despite earlier consideration

Gaylord W. H. Haskell Smith County Gaylord Herald

January sales indicate big receipts for year end

Leavenworth Peb 2 one month of the year ending December shows strong revenue collections. Early figures point to higher totals in overall annual sales as merchants report solid uptake in demand and increased cash flow during the opening month of a new fiscal period.

Leavenworth

Revenue office receipts show January jump and November rise

Revenue office records indicate January receipts were unusually high this past January, with November receipts slightly over one thousand higher than January. Excluding July, November is the only month showing large collections for special taxes, and January figures last year were over twenty thousand dollars lower.

Two Companies Formed to Prospect Gas in Burlington

Burlington Feb 2 city plans gas prospecting with two groups forming bore teams. One team of 15 men to expend about 4 dollars per man and seek a share of gas rights from the city if gas is found. The other group of about six young men aims to invest 200 to 500 dollars and engage in bore operations if gas is discovered.

Burlington Evan

Going to Washington Ex Mayor to Attend Suffrage Convention

Mrs A L Haskell ex mayor of Gaylord will attend the National Woman's Suffrage convention in Washington D C from the 8th to 15th. She is Kansas member of the national executive committee and is described as a prominent suffragist and politician.

A L Haskell Gaylord Antoinette L Haskell Washington, D. C Mia Haskell Kansas Matiuni

Fragmentary Cabbage Toast Ad Figures in OCR Oddity

A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered phrases about bags of cast bears and unknown a boat of items. The text lacks coherent context, names, dates, or clear event details.

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