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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
2
An old advertisement extols the dangers of overworking the kidneys and promotes Kilmer's Klivien or Kilmer’s compound as a cure. It claims urinary troubles stem from kidney stress, urging readers to request a free pamphlet from Kilmer & Co. at Binghamton New York.
A terse dispatch reports strict neutrality on the Venezuelan asphalt controversy. The Venezuelan government refuses to decide until U S investigations conclude, while implications arise about potential conflicts involving American and Bermudian interests. The Scorpion is described as a cautious vessel avoiding entanglement and awaiting further guidance.
A Columbus resident named A H Fernbank testified that winters with catarrh plagued him. He tried Stuart's Catarrh Tablets on professional advice after previous remedies failed. The account notes belief in an internal treatment acting through the stomach system.
Tom Sharkey outlines plans for a San Francisco bout against Kid McCoy and an immediate challenge for the winner of the Jeffries Ruhlin fight. He predicts McCoy’s vulnerability, aims to face the Champion after the Frisco plan, and details training and travel in early 1908.
New York reports the return of William Delaney to train Champion James J. Jeffries. The piece recalls Jeffries rising from a Los Angeles street brawl to boxing stardom, Delaney’s belief in his pupil, and Corbett seeking Delaney’s help for a Cannon City fight as Jim Jeffries’ career begins to unfold.
The passage traces Corbett training with rivals as he challenges Delaney and the crowd debates who will face top fighters. It notes Belaney and Domine Ryan in the mix, with Delaney leaving for California and gratitude shown to Ryan for his role in elevating Jeffries.
The court favored the defense in a poker debt dispute involving Svecesch, Gir Mi, and others, ruling the claim invalid and remanding for further state court review. Emanuel Rete b Riese v Baltimore is noted with a $276 claim, awaiting trial in the state appellate system.
Detroit report notes Han B. Johnson president of the American League overseeing a deal between Tom Nevin and James H. Manning for Washington club management. Navin aims to secure influence with Senator McMillan, committee chair, while McGraw of Baltimore and Burns are said to remain allied with the American League.
Reported from Atlantic City a boxing match ended disastrously with both fighters bleeding after a brutal exchange. Masune sustained a possible brain vessel rupture and lies near death at city hospital while opponent Chirter Abramowitz awaits outcome.
Bettaire, Ohio January reports Dick Padden of Martine Ferry has not signed his contract to play with the Chicago American team this coming season. Comiskey is pressing him to sign at once, but Padden has not yet agreed.
A scrambled set of short news blurbs reports a famous turf mare retiring to breeding, a Cleveland trainer preparing for a big race, and Western League franchise moves involving Sioux City Minneapolis and Pueblo. Also included are brief notes from New Orleans racing and a hot current favorite named Parsons.
A flood of highway robberies prompts Philadelphia authorities to mobilize the entire police force. About 2,100 officers are placed on duty with orders to apprehend any suspicious person under the emergency act as a massive manhunt unfolds after a spate of robberies.
Wellington Kansas reports six month period from July 1 to January 1 shows water plant under municipal ownership yielding a $1,788.22 profit. Total collections reached $2,861.63 with outstanding accounts and monthly receipts generally higher in warmer months. The city expects yearly profit around $2,500 and notes savings by not paying water rental to private owners.
Robbins by attorney Joust P ossiter files suit against the city of Coffeyville seeking 14200 dollars for injuries alleged to have occurred on a sidewalk. Case cites plaintiff and defendant entities with claims for medical care and related damages.
In Atchison on January 1 a large wedding linked John J. Ingalls as father of the groom. The Kawcett Thpalls and best man J J Ingalls were joined by Frank Sawa Heber Wise and others in a ceremony honoring a sister-in-law of a stock. The groom’s father is praised as a distinguised patriarch.
Wichita police report Joseph Oliver aged 14 months was found unconscious three miles from the station after being allegedly pushed from a train by men while en route from Walnut Indiana to Medford Oregon. He regained consciousness and the incident is under investigation by officers who found him at about 9 o clock last night.
A garbled account mentions a panto scene in Rit back, an un corked sartie affecting a person, followed by a wall to the Gear and a transfer by new means. Oliver recalls a worn panel, a missing sum of money, and a Com Sitter injured internally. He is taken to a city hospital for care.
Ottawa January 10 Messiah and Harry Abernathy propose to the Ottawa Commercial Club a plan to build and equip four buildings on a land parcel with a rail switch connection. They would install modern machinery and begin erection promptly if the city approves a bond and land arrangement for a term.
Special contest filed January 19 challenges the official count for probate judge in Coffey County. The contestant alleges that a number of votes should not have been counted and seeks to overturn the election of A. B. Moore, Republican, who won the majority on the official tally.
Emporia reports Dan Thomas wins the bid to construct the Lyon county court house for 49701 dollars. The project will use Chase county stone and begin in spring with total cost around 75000 dollars including fixtures. The contractor is described as a tops wur tractor.
Concordia news reports the Elk lodge hosting a recruitment night drawing 25 candidates from Junetan City and Beloit plus attendees from nearby lodges. The event included a tolerant banquet and a room filled with members, signaling growth as the lodge nears 1068 strong.
A fragmentary report from Minnyspelis describes a woman who resented a kiss and used a hat pin in an attack on Frank Sloan in Cin. He died from blood poisoning after the injury. The case involves a cornea injury and hospital transfer to Wellsville. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Berlin reports Chancellor Count von Buelow in the lower house supports measures to protect agriculture. He urges reconciliation of existing consumer and royalty concerns, arguing farmers suffer in hardship and health risks from neglect. He stresses government duty to shield agricultural sectors and rural communities.
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