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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
3
Weak kidneys spark systemic illness claims. The ad urges taking Kilmer's Swamp Root to restore kidney and liver health, cites testimonials, prescribes sample bottles, and promotes ordering via Dr Kilmer Co. with a offer in The Topeka Daily State Journal.
Leavenworth court action alleges Herman Epson promised half his fortune to Clara Prisbe if she kept silent about an alleged assault in his home. Prisbe, adopted daughter formerly Clara Epeen, seeks $25,000 from executor Geraughty amid claims the incident occurred in 1890.
In Atch town Kansas the coal shaft project advances as water is managed by Superintendent Pullen using a new approach with a large crew. Eighteen state reformatories boys were paroled from Hutchinson and have job placements lined up. An accidental shooting occurred near here injuring a Tanner who was assembling a gun.
A fragmented OCR shows numerous personal names and surnames such as Helen, Jewell, Grover Rubdu, Jefferson Charge McPherson, Claus we, and others like Georke Swall, Sedgewick, Cherokee, Ottawa, Sidney Munn, Clark, and Harvey Cullwell. No clear event or context established.
A runaway Southern Kansas engine derailed and sped through Emporia town, reaching about forty miles per hour before a watchman at Emporia Junction derailed it. The engineer was ejected when the engines collided and the fireman jumped clear as the train crashed past the Santa Fe line.
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine cures worry and nervous prostration, promises better sleep and stronger nerves. It recounts a claimant's recovery after use, urging readers to try the remedy and noting thousands cured. The text cites Dr Miles Medical Co. and a testimonial from Manon Gathre in Oklahoma.
Jim Neil, father of bantamweight champion Britt Corbett, declares San Francisco boxing will end if fights like Britt Corbett Sullivan Corbett or Young Corbett are banned. He laments permits denied and vows to appeal in court, accusing authorities of discriminatory treatment and promising action within a week.
Big fighter Jeffries trains in New York full of vigor while Billy Delaney eyes matchups with Sharkey or Munroe. Sharkey and Munroe maintain grueling camps with long runs and gym work as they refine technique. Other notes include Glade signing with St Louis, Joe Bean held by Boston, and horse sales in Illinois and Kentucky.
Cupetus proposes a fine site for a baseball park by extending tracks from the union depot to Anson street on the South side, about four blocks. The city would gain a ball park near its business district. Major Anson, about 30, organized Marshalltown’s first team, the club that launched Adrian’s early career.
Wisconsin's athletic council refused to approve Howard Cassibone for baseball coach despite student support. The council also approved Gordon M. Lewis as baseball captain and Edwin J. Vanderboom as football captain amid ongoing coaching tensions and fall football staff selections.
Prize fighter Sandy Fer Rukon was arrested at his Dorchester home on a $158 theft claim from Daniel McLeod after a late night cab ride. McLeod reported a missing $15 roll. Rukon denied the charge as bail was set at $500. Other items mention Nashville breeders, Gold Heels trial at Cumberland Park, and boxing and football coaching moves.
The Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin boast claims of curing constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble backed by a large customer base and testimonial letters from grateful users. The firm offers free samples and a booklet by request with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar. Sold by Gatlin Drug Co Topeka Kansas and Pepsia Syrup Co Monticello NL.
The article notes a fighter, unable to return soon due to health, has signed to meet Chicago heavyweight Jack Beauschelle for ten rounds at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on February 24. It mentions prior wins by Beauschelle, and includes various racing and coaching updates from Hot Springs, Princeton, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Nashville.
Frisco system offers one way tickets from Kansas City at 4.09 and round trip at 815.00 on March 1. Locations mentioned include Vernon Fort Worth Melbourne Brownwood Brady San Antonio Houston and Waco. An apparent medical ads note involvement of physicians and remedies.
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