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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It lists symptoms like backache, dizziness, fatigue, urinary problems, and swelling, claiming quick, remarkable relief and urging readers to try the product.
New York reports two Turkish wrestlers Zeppig and Yousouf II plan to enter the United States soon. Zeppig views Yousuf as the better wrestler while Demetre criticizes Nouraiah. Both aim to reach America before March and challenge in catch-as-catch-can style.
The Star reports a planned Chicago arranged match between Joe Childs the world colored heavyweight champion and Joett of Boston, to take place in Louisville in February. Dirkin seeks Filly Luft to box Marvin Hart next, with revenue splits and guarantees outlining tentative terms.
The New Yorker reports that J Santhe and A Spalding consider Talcott a prime buyout target or possible founder of a rival club. Spalding, the retired Walter Palcott connection, and Talcott’s allies are said to back a bid to control or recreate a major league franchise in New York, with Talcott ready to expand if needed.
James Tritt was chosen by the Olympic Athletic club officials to face East contenders. The decision follows overtures from promoters seeking to pit the top amateur and professional entrants against the nation's best.
The article notes Jeffries signs a contract to join a traveling burlesque troupe. It mentions performances in various cities and ties to a traveling show with a focus on pink cents pictures and a dancer. The arrangement allows the champion to perform while not interfering with other events.
A fragmentary report covers Sharkey explaining differences in punches used by a pugilist. The text includes garbled phrases and incomplete dialogue but notes end with the speaker lying on his back after an event. No clear date or location is recoverable.
Fragmented text mentions Natalie and seat, with garbled phrases about punches and dates. No coherent event or person actions are observable. Unable to determine a clear news item or context from the readable parts.
Last night President Whitfield requested another extension until Wednesday for the work on the new city recreation grounds at Twentieth and Paul streets. He said funds will now be devoted to advancing the movement and did not wish to antagonize anyone. Work progresses and arrangements with the American Association are being finalized in the city.
New York June 7 The 20 round match between Terry Sullivan and Dave Sullivan will be held at the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville Ky on the afternoon of February 23 under club sponsorship with Tim Hearst managing the event. Weigh in February 22 at 126 pounds at 1 o'clock. Purse equals 69 percent of gross receipts with 65 percent to the winner and 33 percent to the loser. If Bob Fitzsimmons cannot referee Hearst will act as referee.
Eastern Jockey Club reinstates widely known owner and trainer Hildreth. Morristown Tenn Jan 7 reports Hildreth, western wher aid trainer, receives New Year’s gift from Jockey Club allowing him to race on New York tracks next summer. He plans to return west after Turning of the American Derby, hopeful McChes Bey wins. Racing notes from Frisco and Gotham follow with various horses and incidents.
Ted Sloan reportedly will ride Finishman horses for the Cincinnati outfit this season and seek reinstatement from the English Jockey Club under the condition he may not ride in England. If granted, he would be licensed to ride in the United States.
Emporia Kansas endures severe drought with creeks and ponds dried and wells near empty. Engineer Bacon reports one month of water left behind the dam while six acre Bunny Elope pond remains parched. Farmers fear stock losses as wells run low and rain delay aggravates rural scarcity.
First in a series of land suits seeks title to land on the old Shawnee reservation south of the Kaw river in Wyandotte and extending into Johnson County. Charles D. Hawkins and heirs sue Mary Stinson and others over the Turner townsite and a rail right of way. The 1873 sale is challenged as invalid. Shawnee Indians, now allied with Cherokees, are present or recalled as witnesses.
Wichita January 7 The Eagle reports Thomas Best of Whites formerly Medicine Lodge argues gypsum and land plaster beds in Barber and southern Kansas will be valuable. Best, famed for sugar sorghum work, discusses gypsum as a fertilizer and notes freight rates to eastern markets remain a hurdle.
In Wellington on January 7 the Mall reports a barter of wheat where farmers hold grain for feed. A local comment noted the scarce supply for shipping to market. Kansas State receipts show only seven wheat cars arriving at Kansas City that week, with most grain now billed from Nebraska. Perry Riner interrupted during Hunter’s remarks about farmer holdings.
Mrs A Sams of 51 Van Buren street reports two years of relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Rowley & Snow's drug store, saying attacks of heaviness, backache, restless sleep, and discolored secretions vanished and health improved. Sold by Foster-Mill Buffalo NY as sole agents staten
W.8 Nelson notes feeding over a pan of wheat for family and wife. Jeormeyson of Mayfield reports 1,700 shells of wheat for fans and plans to buy more for neighbors. T. W. Winstanley expects to feed from 800 to 1,000 bushels and 80 on throughout the winter.
The Rev. Robert J. Whiston, pastor of the Christian church in Hiawatha Kansas, resigns after stating doubts that many not yet baptized or affiliated with any church would be in heaven. His departure comes amid criticism from a small faction, ending his eleven year pastorate noted for 75 new members and $2.00 in improvements. He returns to mercantile work after prior success as a merchant.
Jane-Miss Mattie Anderson, age 1, dies after ingesting carbolic acid amid parental objection to a favored suitor. A note expresses a final farewell and a hope to warn other girls. The report cites an unhappy love affair as the cause and notes the family crisis in Coffeyville, Kansas.
In Kansas City Kansas the Merchants club named a board to appoint a delegate to Governor Rtaniwy's Kansas Reciprocal association meeting set for January 22 and 23 in Topeka. A committee was formed to pressure express and telegraph firms over poor service and freight delays in Kansas City. The article notes a $9,000 a month payroll at Lanyon’s smelter near Neodeshi and a $14,200 payroll for labor, with the Frisco system payroll at the same place listed as $14,500.
An ornate ad-like item claims a new pile remedy cures all cases without surgery, boasting a 14 year history and money refunds if ineffective. A police note reports a Santa Fe robber arrested near Kinsey just before Christmas, with details vague and signatures on packaging.
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