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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
2
An old advertisement claims kidney and bladder misery affects both women and men. It touts a tonic named Sramo-Koot and promises rapid relief, urging readers to obtain samples and a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
Sporting news reports a remodeling contract for the mall has been awarded. Tickets for the mill will go on sale the last bay of the week. Jeffries continues hard at work in training quarters, with team preparations advancing.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions plans, patrons, and a dining scenario with scattered names and places. It references negotiations or questions about pricing and service, with unclear dates and local figures, creating a partial snapshot of a public notice or menu listing.
The text notes Jeffries at work training in Cineinist Tennia with focus on strength, timing, and readiness. It mentions practice rounds and early sessions, including a plan for sparring and conditioning as part of a broader preparation. Mentions observers and preparatory routines, with emphasis on discipline and steady progress.
Baltimore January report quotes manager Hanson denying active interest in the controversy surrounding the club. He frames the denial as not affecting his stance on the game, noting the National League clubs in Baltimore and Washington remain engaged with the American Association, while the team seeks clarity on finances and participation.
Tommy Atkins and Chacornac, stars of the Keeenes team, are sent to England for the spring campaign. A New York dispatch notes wartime logistics and the uncertain fate of famed horses as they embark from the North River, with early thoughts on their potential races abroad.
Ambiguous report from Galena Kansas dated January 24 notes bets and circus-like talk about interrelated racing moves and boxing preliminaries. It mentions American horses nearing the Nevemb fest opening late March and a February boxing card featuring Rube Ferns, Tommy Dixon, and Oscar Gardner with Dixon expected to fight Gardner.
Jan 24 report from San Francisco says Chinese consul general Ho Yow plans to breed and train trotters for profit with a mostly Chinese workforce. He will establish a stock farm, use an American overseer, purchase brood mares, and enter horses on the coast and later in Kentucky stakes. Meanwhile boxing rivals exchange bold challenges among prominent fighters in New York.
Pittsburg reports indicate star pitcher Rube Waddell has left the Players' Protective union and signed with the Pittsburgh club for the coming season. Auction of Lord Beresford’s horses at Newmarket nets Carmen 2500 guineas, Jolly Tar 2200, and Democrat 10 guineas. A football match between Salina and nearby towns ends with Salina scoring heavily.
Jan M-J Valentine, president of Well Fargo & Co., releases annual metal production figures for the United States and western regions including British Columbia and Yukon. Total gross 1800 output reached $500,515,407 with gold and copper contributing significantly. World gold estimates and shifts in output for Australia, South Africa, Britain, and other regions accompany the report, highlighting historical highs and wartime impacts on production.
A lively Chicago Women’s Club meeting expressed regrets over Use general federation of clubs at the Milwaukee convention. The discussion centered on remarks by Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin and the era club of Boston, with broader notes on public health and current social issues.
Carrie Nation, Wichita reformer, attacked a saloon with a hatchet, smashing beer bottles and mirrors. The proprietor fled, the marshal blocked further damage, and a crowd gathered as Nation moved through bars and streets seeking action. A warrant for her arrest was sought.
In Atchison on January 24 a community report notes a former owner's house on Cow Island sprouted and became overgrown. The owner, weakened by illness, is unable to maintain the property, leaving the island potentially up for seizure or taking by others.
Fragmentary line reads B J Mitchell made first lieutenant in the Regular Army. Following garbled text hints at military ranks and assignments, mentioning Kansas and a dungeon reference, but most details are unreadable. The readable portion confirms promotion to first lieutenant and ties to Funston.
Clay Center reports a tense scene after an evening show as conflict erupted between law officers and Black residents. Three shots were fired during the disturbance as people gathered on the streets following the performance.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad showcases multiple patient testimonials for a remedy named Br. Sailee Heart Cure and related pills. Claims include cure of grip and heart pains, with names and locations such as BD Holman Irasburg VT and Mrs Geo. me ure Gone. The text reads as multiple short endorsements from individuals in various towns.
Fragmented report from Kansas and surrounding areas mentions a boy missing from Wellsville with an older brother who disappeared from Baker University. Also notes horse theft from churchgoers, a civil service exam in Sedan, and a deadly Indian cabin incident along with a Lawrence fire tragedy.
Shenandoah, a war drama by Bronson Howard, comes to Crawford tonight. A West Point graduate hero falls for a spirited heroine as the Civil War declares itself, with battles and love testing loyalties amid the Union and Confederate clashes.
A claimed hair growth remedy is described as a pure vegetable product promising hair regrowth for both men and women. The investor touts significant results after weeks of use, citing a dramatic transformation and renewed confidence. The piece emphasizes safety and accessibility, urging readers to try the treatment.
Officer Pavey faces diverse duties while escorting two individuals home after a night out. He reflects on where police duties begin and end as he helps the pair reach Parkdale without incident following a visit to a spiritualist.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions exile and prices with garbled terms and nonsensical phrases. No clear names, places, events, or outcomes are discernible to summarize factually.
Observed notes describe forty nine soldiers from the Philippines passing through Santa Fe, then transferred to Atchison. The account mentions illness resolution and a claim of a cure for rheumatism after a six week trial, with references toSwitzerland Berlin and a Chicago woman speaking on national matters. A Washington report notes a California representative introducing a $2,000,000 appropriation for arid regions and plans for Africa and arid zones.
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