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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1902

Page

9

Great Trotter Cresceus Sent to Farm After Big Year

Owner Ketchum disclosed Cresceus earned over 70000 dollars in purses and exhibitions last year. The horse has been moved to Kuicham farm for the interim as future plans include stud duties. owner expects improved health and readiness after a lengthy road schedule.

Weleda Ketchum Creaceus Cresceus Kuicham Cresceous Awiver George Treeeus Toledo Mr. Iketeharu

Beany Tanger to face rivals in Chicago matches

Four contenders including Beany Tanger Rich Herrick of Rochester and Clarence Ritchie will be given a chance against the “slasher” in Chicago matches. The event features strong local and visiting boxers in a bid for top form.

Chica Rich Herrick Rochester Featherent Clarence Ritchie Ao Man

Cochran Contract Voided Over Unsatisfactory Clauses

New Orleans January 11 reports Cox Cochran’s contract with Mr. Whitney for the coming season is declared void amid several unsatisfactory clauses. The principal issue is the rider allowing Cochran to depart to station work horses or England if Whitney desires. Offers of 15000 to Moore money were rejected. Cincinnati lease news follows with a new 13-year ground lease at 2400 yearly rent.

Orleanus Har Cochran Mr. Whitney Rae Saltth England Whitney

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Scrofula Ailments

A testimonial from Silas Verncey’s widow in Wawarsing New York claims Hood's Sarsaparilla removed scrofula and related skin and glandular issues. The writer credits initial improvement after one bottle and asserts complete recovery with no relapse.

Hood's Sarsaparilia Promises to Cure and Keep Promise

Promoters urge customers to ask their druggist for Hood's Sarsaparilia today and reject substitutes. The ad emphasizes reliability and brand trust in a period medicine sweep.

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Horton Triumphs as Frisco Racing Tightens Card

San Francisco January 1 Horton was only favorite to win while Byron led all the way to beat Ponke Steneth and Bowes in a card shaped by rough racing at Oakland. In the opener Sim Austin of New York quit in the fourth round of a planned two round bout with Youne Peter Jackson, yielding after an extended contest.

Frisco San Francisco Jao Horton Oakland Balces Gettie Gadreus Byron Ponke Steneth Tna Devers Bowes Austin Basunore Sim New York Youne Peter Jackson

Corcoran Knocks Out Douglas in Savannah Bout

In Savannah Georgia last night Tom Corcoran of Savannah KO'd Fred Douglas of Brooklyn at 145 pounds in the ninth round before the Savannah All White club. The bout featured rapid exchanges and a decisive finish as Corcoran seized control in mid rounds.

Corcoran Douglas Savannah Tom Corcoran Fred Douglass Brooklyn

Fragmentary Fire Report At Enterprise Town

A brief and unclear notice describes a fire at Enterprise with limited readable details. The fragment mentions Thursday, buildings, and a possible save of goods though the text is garbled and lacks clear outcomes or entities.

Surprising Results From a Simple Internal Remedy

An old remedy claims to cure catarrh using a tablet formula named Stuarts Catarrh Mustle. Advertised benefits include relief from headaches, nasal retention, and throat discomfort without cocaine or strong poisons. The ad touts safety, ease of use, and widespread daily intake for complete relief.

Stuarts Cutarch Wainwright Pasadena Earl

Destitute Wichita Family Lacks Food and Clothing

In Wichita on January 11 a destitute widow and her four daughters, including a dying two year old Laura Robinette, inhabit two small rooms of a dilapidated house at 116 Southin Street. Police Matron Shields reports virtually no furniture or heat and pleads for charitable aid as residents struggle with hunger and cold amid signs of squalor.

Wichita Kas the Beacon

Deed Set Aside Suit In Leavenworth Case

Bu Curtis of Kansas City sues his wife Emily Curtis and stepsons Charles Loomis and Calvin Loomis in Leavenworth County District Court. He alleges a conspiracy to defraud him of about 2600 acres valued at roughly 4000 pounds, claiming deeds were forged or destroyed and property wrongfully retained. Curtis also asserts his wife burned only corn while the Loomises worked to gain possession and title to the land. All parties are based in Kansas City.

BU Curtis Leavenworth Kes Bu Curts Kansas City Emily L Curtis Art Charles Hi Calvin WY. Looaila Loomiss Curtis Sousahad

Interstate Commercial Association Meeting Draws 200 Plus

Kansas City Kansas hosts a largely attended meeting of the Interstate Commercial Association Trade and Business exchange with over 200 members present. Enright, Craddock, Smale, and Judge Holt spoke on city affairs, taxation, and federal legislation, urging vigilance and informed voting.

Kansas City Man San Interstate Commercial Association Trade and Business Exchange Enright Craddock W. G. Holt Spapint Tax Commission Kan Bowersock

Bourbon SAE Objects in Kansas City Court Move

Fort Scott Kansas details the Bourbon County Bar association meeting to organize a new district court division in Kansas City and establish headquarters. A committee led by J H Rich and General J Rice was appointed to oversee actions with the Santa Fe line for 25 000 dollars. James M Hallaway filed suit in Lyon County alleging damages against the railroad after a February incident where he was dragged on a train.

Fort Scott Sas Te Bourbar Bace Santa Fe James M. Hallaway Lyon County Aga Fe Raliroad Company Hullaway Lee Geen

Peruna touted by many in letters from Washington DC

A garbled set of testimonials from diverse individuals across the United States praising Peruna catarrh remedy. Names include Dan A Gravenor Chicago J C Metcalf Isaac Thompson Billions of references to catarrh cures praise Peruna’s effectiveness and request pamphlets from Dr Hartman. Various letters claim personal recovery and recommend the product for throat and chest conditions.

Ston Dan A. Groevenor Ohio Washington, D.C Dan. A. Grosvenor J. C. Metcalf Kimwood Ave Chicago Peruna Isaac ‘Thompson Bion W. V. Sullivan United States Mississippi Hartman Bng Hop J. Courtney Hixson Foo Chow Chiong Washington, DC Gen. Wheeler Wash Nmmenus D.C Perunu

Herington Grows As Rail Extension Varies Town

Jan 11 report notes the Rock Island extension to El Paso elevates Herington's importance. The town anticipates new building and increased rations for a growing year as the railroad line is expected to draw investment and subscribers.

Herington Rock Island el Paso Hietary McA

Robbed Pest House Property Reported By Newslines

A fragment describes a pest house robbed this morning with bed clothes and old clothing stolen. It warns buyers to beware of contaminated materials and mentions a five-pound package revenue context from a Wellington News source, with Atchison Globe noted.

Godfrey Parnsatly Wellington Atchison Globe

World Fair Site Rush Mobilizes 1500 Men and 100 Teams

One hundred teams and about fifteen hundred workers race to ready the World’s Fair site. Crews operate with rapid coordination, shaping grounds, laying foundations, and accelerating progress under inspector oversight and municipal support.

World Fair Ground to See Peak Construction Activity

Two miles of sewers begun this week signal the start of the most active period at the world’s fair grounds. Plans and construction details are being rushed, aiming for rapid completion. With the sewer system in place, work on buildings will commence, including the administration building and several Washington University structures, as an open winter allows.

Air Peseine Bo Aya Louisiana Purcheas Washington

Unclear OCR fragment on construction work and weather

Fragmentary text describes year round construction work and weather. Mentions mild temperatures from 40 to 60 and an exhibit with executives and signings. Phrases are garbled, limiting clear events or names.

Repirspantadi Jon al Parte

Traffic Arrangements Reinstated Between Rail Lines

Traffic links between Union Pacific and St Joseph and Grand Island for through west bound freight are restored after earlier termination by Union Pacific. The move follows the Grand Island route reestablishing two western outlets and resuming cooperation with the Hock Inland.

St Joseph Union Presil St. Josph & Grand Island Union Pacific Grand Island Hock

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