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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as strengthening nerve fibre nerve force and muscle. It claims the medicine makes the body healthy able to endure nerve strain from overwork and care and withstand exposure to severe weather and prevailing disease.
Wyan Nelson of Kansas City Missouri describes severe nervous symptoms including despondency irritability insomnia and night sweats. He credits Paine's Celery Compound with restoring appetite sleep and calm and says he is now sound as a dollar and not nervous.
Dramatic events tease a new stage piece with Prank Bayo in a Twain inspired tale featuring Dave Wilwon as the centerpiece. The upcoming production promises lively spectacle and musical farce elements to attract a wide audience.
News from New York reports fierce advance interest in the McGovern vs Dixon bout at Broadway club. Phrenologist Prof Powter predicts McGovern victory based on facial features and energy, while betting pools show heavy wagers on the Brooklyn fighter.
New York January 6 1911 President Charles H Abbetts of Brooklyn says the Brooklyn and Baltimore clubs do not intend to block reducing the National League to eight teams They are willing to listen to propositions from the circuit committee and negotiate on the use of the Baltimore franchise to reach a business solution
Milwaukee loses Irving Waldron a right fielder from the Mul toe club after Louisville drafted him despite Cincinnati not purchasing. The Milwaukee club will receive a sum reported as 000 though replacement challenges loom. Also listed are Kansas City and Minneapolis players tied to the draft and other named figures in the muddled report.
New Fork, George Dixon, longtime boxing idol, announces final ring appearance next Tuesday at the Broadway Athletic Club where he faces Terry McGovern. Dixon, training at Lakewood, says this bout will likely end his career and he plans to pursue city business afterward. He remains confident, stating McGovern is a worthy opponent but not his superior.
New York January report states Kid McCoy will not train Jim Corbett for the California boxer's March match. McCoy cites desire not to gain advantage from learning Corbett's style. Gus Kuhlin is engaged to train Corbett’s handlers in McCoy’s place.
New York January reports Corbett prepares for match with Jon Martin Ho. Regular sparring and conditioning praised, but domestic troubles interrupt. Mrs Corbett hospitalized after illness, wife of Harry Corbett, shared story of prior travels from Ban Francioves, hospitalization and possible operation considered.
A Columbus Ohio resident reports dramatic relief from four years of protruding piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure. He praises its safety and painless nightly application, noting no opium or minerals, and recommends pairing with Pyramid Pills for constipation. The firm advertises 50 cent piles and 25 cent pills, with a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.
The article describes medical operations and urgent care for a dominant figure and a sister, with doctors in attendance and anxious relatives, while supporters and officials gather nearby. The scene centers on perseverance and hope amid uncertain outcomes, with plans for further treatment and travel noted.
Hot Springs Ark Jan 6 Tom Sharkey received a telegram from O Rourke indignantly denying he would back Sharkey in a fight with Jeffries O Rourke said he would be in a position to give him the hot end of the fight Sharkey replied he cared nothing for O Rourke's friendship and would manage his own next bout
President Charles Ebbets of Brooklyn baseball club announced a 3500 check to President Young of the National League in payment of the 3400 fine imposed on Brooklyn for its Wrigley case action. The payment follows the league meeting decision.
A private telegram reports Tom O Rourke placed $1000 against Ada Dixon to back George Dixon defeating Terry McGovern Tuesday night. It notes O Rourke has additional funds and Huey McGovern is less favored here than in the west. Some Dixons money already appears, while McGovern backers remain active.
New York January 6 Johnny White selected to referee the title bout between Perry McGovern and Charley Dix on the card headlined by Huey Night Dorne. G Rourke supports White while Barry Harrie backs Dixie. Sullivan and McFadden drew after a 25 round match with rough work and fouling.
Clarence Forbes and Morris Rauch, two Chicago bantams, fought to a draw after six rounds at the Fort Dearborn Athletic club last night. Dave Barry of Toronto won a six round decision over Kid Pink of Chicago. Shorty Ahern of Chicago defeated Marshall Wood of Houston in one round, knocking Wood down twelve times.
Boston January sentence given to Joel G. Tyler, former teller of Safety National Bank of Henbore, for embezzling bank funds. Five years in state custody ordered. unrelated note mentions Mutual Union meeting weekly at 2:39 p.m. on Sundays at 1 A Street.
Wheeler J. Young, Franklin County sheriff, is en route to South Africa with between 40,000 and 60,000 in cash. A woman in the case sold his property to secure funds, and Young has mortgaged real estate, sold live stock, and engaged in horse races to raise money. He left amid rumors of heavy losses and financial entanglements, planning an overseas escape with a large stock farm and real estate holdings.
A dense listing of church services across Topeka including Divine Healing Home and Mission led by Charles F Parham at Fourth and Jackson with morning and evening services, Evangelistic Divine Science Hall, LeRoy Moore, North Topeka Baptist, English Lutheran, United Presbyterian, First Unitarian, Second United Presbyterian, Third Christian, and First and Second Presbyterian churches. Also notes on the upcoming week of prayer with each church outlining sermons, communion times, Sunday schools, and evening topics.
Nervous decline ad promotes Old Dr Hallock Electric Pills curing weak worn out nervous people. Claims restoration of vital forces new rich blood rosy cheeks vigor and vitality. Targets those with tremors dizziness poor memory and agitation. Includes prices $1 per box six boxes $5 with rapid delivery from Topeka and Boston advertisements.
A compilation of church announcements across Topeka including First Church of Christ Scientist First Apostolic Second Presbyterian and other congregations. Details cover services Sunday school hours sermons summer programs and meetings with various pastors and lay leaders.
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