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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
2
Racing news from Louisville centers on Hanover-Correcton's underwhelming price tag and doubtful sale value. The piece details pedigree, purchase costs, and expert expectations for the season amid cautious market sentiment and trainer plans.
A historical sketch recounts Tekington and the notorious horse ringer known as Running Rein, detailing shady practices, outlaw status, and contested claims in local racing. The piece names figures including William Brunton, Pett, Datsoen, William Brandon Sesutt, and Beatty, notes a mockery of official rules, and describes the era’s betting and corruption surrounding the Great English Derby winner with Running Rein involved in disputed entries and alleged manipulation.
Fragmented OCR text references a jockey named Keith and a secretary Brannon with a penalty. It mentions a “ringing” tie to Tanser and Pork Badget and implies a decision not to reinstate Brannon or give him a voice in racing. No clear event or date.
New York and key magnates confronted President Power and W H Watdus as the American association neared collapse. With funds scarce, the league effectively died by early afternoon leaving players to threaten suspension. Young announced league concessions but contracts stalled, Zimmer’s beacon failed to restore vigor and the circuit drifted toward dissolution.
In Stalveston Texas February 2 the charge against Fou Che: pale sear Carer for the magnetic wren led to State Zeakers after a night clash with Jim Ji Aghter at water ave. Captais te rangers, Et ie siete, Fama, seco ae, bond set at five thousand dollars. The case proceeds with General Currysriead directing the defense and bond later reduced. The law preaches two years as the possible penalty for a conviction on prise charges.
Incoherent prose presents a jumble of names and phrases. The fragment mentions Dr Miles Morey Miles Wumphrey and other figures in a garbled personal notice style with scattered references to recovery, illness, and events, but lacks coherent context or clear actions.
A promotion for Kopon Drarzesia Cure claims it relieves indigestion and improves rest by digesting food more effectively. The notice urges readers suffering from dyspepsia to try the preparation, touting its reputation and wide acceptance.
An advertisement touts Itia Digestants as a universal digestion aid endorsed by users including Rev. W. E. B. Sitzer and others. It claims Kodi Dyspepsia Cure from RO. Dewite to be a panacea. Separate local notes mention Governor hue and athletic club actions amid ongoing prize fighting in Galveston.
Milwaukee confirms John Anderson will play first base for their American League club this season. President Kilien announced the move this afternoon though no contract was publicly secured. The signing, via private sources, weakens the Brooklyn club in the National League and boosts Milwaukee's strength as negotiations continue among league presidents and officials.
The report notes catcher Grindle signed amid winter rumors and a plan to bolster the lineup. Expectations focus on improved attack and fielding as he joins a volatile 1930s team, with pundits predicting a strong showing from key veterans and newer prospects.
Bryan at West Baden reports Sean Oat omry Ryan training hard for a key meeting with Tommy West in Louisville Monday night. Ryan aims to prove a tough proposition, keeps training steady, and may consider retirement if circumstances change. West expresses willingness to face middleweight contenders. Beausengite of Chicago arrives from Louisville to watch and support Ryan during the week.
Sam Harris predicts a hard fight as McGovern plans to press the Hegarty match this week. Officials expect a signed agreement shortly, with weather fair and track fast signaling a busy racing scene at New Orleans.
Garry Hermann leads a list of eligible Derby entrants as January declarations narrow the field at Crescent City venues. The piece details trainers, horses like Shir S Smith and Puke, and plans for April Derby week amid prep work at Montgomery Park and moves toward New Orleans races.
In Samoa a gold strike prompts reports of tin ore and other minerals from Captain Best formerly with Omanic Steamship. Avrang!, the steamer, carried ore to France. J D Lae Aree, back from Guam, says 1500 Pilipino prisoners are being prepared. Guam natives reportedly harbor strong hostility toward the Filipinos amid regional tensions.
Washington February 23 Mrs McKinley wore a white taft gown embroidered with beads and rhinestones and trimmed with rose point lace. The skirt featured an immense train and two broad lace bands with satin drapery forming a deep flounce. A petticoat of white satin peeks between lace bands while a fringe of white chiffon with satin braid trims the hem.
The passage describes a carriage gown of ivory gray silk with pearl embroidery, lace collar, and feather stitching. It notes the belt, leaf motifs, and long sleeves from wrist to shoulder, with open feather stitching under the arms. Made in New York, planned to be worn at the president’s oath.
Pro American sentiment rises in insurgent areas as 165 men in Camili ng Camili ng, Albay, take oath at once. 34 take oath at Culamba. A detachment of the Twenty first regiment routs 200 insurgents and seizes their main camp during a three day scouting. A skirmish near Macquiling results in two deaths and 175 prisoners. Prosecution proceeds vigorously.
Fragmentary text describes a legal or legislative meeting with references to Attornies General, witnesses, and a committee preparing to vote. Mentions Cincinnati, Jamks, and state actions. OCR errors obscure specifics but indicates a planned afternoon vote and reinforcement of committee decisions.
A garbled ad style piece touts Dry Kh New Discovery as a cure for consumption pneumonia la grippe and bronchitis. It claims a reader in Laurel Springs was nearly gone but recovered after taking seven bottles. An offer for free trial bottles appears. Also a London marriage reports the Hon Claude Anson marrying Lady Jocelyn Poer and hints at cures.
Washington D C and return fare of 31 25 via Santa Fe Route offered for presidential inauguration ceremonies Tickets on sale February 28 through agent A T S and R B for details Circulars note limited sale and potential return in March via Santa Fe Route
Fierce fisticuffs fill the chamber as Pan Germans clash with Czechs over freedom of speech. Disruptions escalate with Czech deputies relaying protests in their language. The session ends amid calls for calm as health notes mention grippe and a local death of Rev. D. Longmendove, aged 73, in Williamsport.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals from Ohio and a SENEAson view, with unclear action. Reads as garbled report likely about a person named Vandortip and a wash sale or event. Preserved entities include Ohio, Vandortip.
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