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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
9
A distorted extract notes claims of a rise in an undefined value and discusses actions by colonial governors, fear, and terror in a Gulf Coast district. It mentions slaughter and disposal estimates, with vague references to traders and a period of upheaval.
A wartime era advertisement extols Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil as vital for children maintaining health. It claims the product restores balance when regular food fails, positioning it as essential nourishment for growing kids.
Cincinnati Mayor approves the Saengerfest event planned to relieve debt with a boxing bout featuring Jeffries and Rubus set for February 16. Organizers expect large attendance and travel from multiple cities, with proceeds aiding the festival hall project and benefiting local and international patrons.
Efforts will seek to pin the fighters Rubbs and Teffries with bond. The court may fix a bond from 500 to 1000 under Ohio statute. The match is billed as a title bout for the championship with both men touted as leading figures in the ring. Jeffries changes training with lighter sparring planned after morning sessions and more work in the afternoon.
A young man named Louis Byrne of Leavenworth, traveling widely across the globe, recounts a life of sea voyages, shipwrecks, and distant postings. He claims to have roamed regions from Australia and New Zealand to India, China, and Europe, with tales of claim discoveries and episodes in South Africa and Singapore.
A garbled transcript quotes figures on conflict and empire, mentioning Britain, Boer forces, and colonial travels. It references war futures, praised soldiers, and travel notes from Australia and Africa, with unclear attributions and scattered imagery.
Gussie McKee known as the Poolroom Queen appears in court to plead to an indictment for rum selling. She is the wife of Lieut. Martin of the Fifth United States artillery. A lawyer expected to delay proceedings and seek a divorce is noted. The case adjourns to next week with McKee described as richly dressed and confident.
In tautsville Kentucky on January 26 Harry Pulliam announces Louisville gets a National League franchise. John J. Fanniess and McCherry named as promoters with potential $1,000,000 investment. Polliam says Louisville promoters have a chance to enter baseball business next year and meets conditions unseen.
A noisy paid ad in three newspapers touts Fuller as a showy Quaker boxer with claims of wealth and a mysterious backer. The notice, contradictory and garbled, promises delivery from Panama Street Philadelphia and hints at a wager or challenge. The speaker dismisses backers and signals a dispute or stunt around a recent unloading.
Boston January 26 President Ban Johnson of the American League says plans involve top-tier structures and bleachers with an architect to oversee the site. He notes locations in Baltimore Wilmington Ohio and Boston and suggests local stock partnerships may be acceptable while a lease in Philadelphia nears closure.
A jumble of church notices lists services at multiple congregations including Juanesevs and Parkdale Mi pal churchs with morning and afternoon times. The Crosstown churches cover 7 30 am 11 am services and a 3 pm junior activity while references to catechism, Bible school, and Crusade efforts appear alongside pastor names and street corners.
Carrie Nation spoke at the First Baptist church in Otters on January 26 discussing her Wichita Enterprise and Hope experiences. She said she plans to continue work and defy the law while noting saloons have no protection in Kansas. A reception followed, with funds raised for Nation.
Conway Springs residents denounce the Leavenworth mob execution of Fred Alexander, a Black man. They condemn corrupt practices in justice and the officials who failed to protect property and reputation, urging fair juries and reform in Topeka.
Governor Roy land orders tighter admission to the Leavenworth Soldiers Home due to crowded conditions and smallpox prevalence. The directive cites crowded facilities and reports smallpox at several points, restricting new admissions until conditions improve.
Lawrence dispatch reports Captain Thomas Bickerton formerly of Jim Lane's Regiment has died in Florida. The death notice from Lovide confirms the loss of the Kansas pioneer and local figure, noting his military service and ties to Lawrence.
Elmer Corey, a young man from Parsons, is missing after being last seen in Fort Scott on January 25. Local authorities and family pursue leads as search efforts continue, with no solid sighting or motive yet established.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 26 Pensions for Kansas have been granted. Original Oscar Creighton Leavenworth 6 dollars Job Huber Braxton Win. F James Kesmile Milford R. Coon Leavenworth Increase Guanniel Dodd Ottawa 4 dollars Janes Hasden Deniscom Fis Abert S Mex ees Cheney 10 dollars Daniel Wyer toad Bavatial EL Pendioroms Washington 10 dollars Ambrose jon Tymea Original Widows etc Sophia Jae dicks Oak Milin 3 Special Act duress Cook Fredonia 38 Sukl it HKetring Wichita.
Independence dispatch reports Sheriff Squires received word from Curnimge Missouri that William Hales, a fugitive, is alleged to be involved in beating and assault. Additional detail indicates danger and pursuit with small towns Culver and Salina referenced as nearby locales.
Police report a theft at a Walnut Store in Pittsburg owned by Guy Carleton in Fralust. Night raid yielded overcoats goods and a watch. three suspects fled toward Leavenworth County. The case remains a deep mystery with no clear motive or leads at this time.
A garbled dispatch mentions changes in management and roster moves around the American League club in the city. Veteran manager Willam Shay is reportedly engaged as dominees manager, Connie Mack involvement hints at strategic shifts. The article references a new grove at Twenty MGLS street and Cotatibla avenues, with scattered notes on players and plans amid a tense preseason climate.
An observed discussion of rational treatments for catarrh describes a proposed saliqua membrane repair and a blood disease misnamed catarrh cures. It argues many remedies are ineffective and touts a new compound with hyalsalpt hydrancia as the key specifics, citing a speaker from Albany about catarrh cures.
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