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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
3
A commemorative piece from Canton honors President McKinley with a ceremonial tribute. The report highlights speeches, the role of the newly appointed associate justice as toastmaster, and echoes praise for McKinley’s leadership, wartime decisions, and postwar policy. The event references key figures and observers, noting the national mood and the call for unity.
Hemereekers invited to join regular excursions from early spring to April aboard slowping cars between Enleure and Great Western stations. Departures occur on the first and third Tuesday of each month with tickets available through Great Western agents or JFP Eliner, oF A. Onlesge, NE.
An old advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney Cure and St Vitus Dances remedies. It claims quick relief from backache and kidney issues, urging readers to request a book and discuss treatments with a doctor. The copy uses dramatic language and references a long life of experience.
James J. Corbett vows a $4007 wager for proof of Jeffries articles and a two round boat match before August 1. Corbett discusses referee choice with Al Smith of New York as training tightens in Rochester. He claims improved form since his Sullivan bout and confirms plans amid a push for a big Interet purse.
Denver reports Rob Fitzsimmons challenges Renan Ann Hunthi and McCoy to a six or twelve round exhibition at Jeffries and Fitesim mons. Ivan bets $350 against Fitzsimmons staying four rounds, while Vin will also appear to knock him out before rounds. The promoter Angellalieture Gat Fubtie promises purses totaling $2.4.
New York reports Young Corbett willing to face any opponent near his weight for the world title. He dismisses voter rumor he was courting a fight with Tim Dryng and asserts no enticement or past misdeeds affect him. Corbett hints at a future bout sequence, including possible opponents and guarantees.
New York on January 8 John Cheshea war pitcher of the National League Ye who Tossigned for next season With they New York American League club. Reported a payout of 8000 for the season making him the highest paid yearball pitcher of the game. Cheshea proved capable of pitching full games daily, though such a schedule would be imprudent.
Danae l Whipple, a veteran horseman, sells Mary Wilkes to the Enter Mot Stonk Food Co of Sine. The parties are the same who sold Patch previously and expect to raise high priced stock from Mary Wilkes. The horse was a high priced care prior purchase in Michigan and Newton BR.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Lexie and Kyi Jad, breeder LL Simmons of George Wilkes fame, and a 2-year-old colt tied to the Belle Made stakes. It references Jem heir and Hermie L, with garbled phrases about sales and ownership. Details are unclear due to text corruption.
A promotional piece extols rheumatism as The Pain King and promotes S. S. S. as a universal blood purifier and cure. It describes rheumatic symptoms from fever to joint pain, argues external remedies fail, and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Alice Horton of Bowling Green, Ky. claiming relief after using S. S. S. and urging readers to request a free medical book.
A fragmentary report describes a brown two year old horse linked to Colonel Hilt and Colonel Simmyon, with mentions of Prince Charlix and Futurity contender Ogden. It notes foaling, potential matings, and speculative plans for upcoming races, while highlighting health concerns and training expectations.
President Ebbette of the Frashlyn baseball clubs announced new signings for the season adding Jimmar Huelles Charley Irwin and fiddle Wheelfir to last year’s roster Hugh Jennings Puthibee and doe Corbett join the squad Baltimore plone brother Ponranaonr Jin joins as a new prospect The manager hopes the revamped lineup can push for the pennant this season with speed and strength to contend in the league.
The Philadelphia signing of new players is said to be supervised by Dreyfuss with plans to arrive in Philadelphia Monday. Reports from Louisville and New York indicate negotiations with several prospects, including Roth and W. Kettar, while White is unavailable due to counterterms.
Fragmented lines describe a Pacific coast pitch scene with player surnames Greene Frazer Roth and pitchers Dugeteby Frazer Iberg, plus catcher names Douglas Dean and Bowman. It mentions uncertain management and possible union actions with no clear outcomes or dates.
The executive committee of the state board of agriculture held a meeting this afternoon and planned a contract with the Indianapolis Facing association. The association will pay a year for four years at the start fair grounds track. Negotiations with the owners of Dan Patch Prince Alert and Dan for a three-corpored match may be arranged during the state fair week at Racing in France.
A garbled 1900s style clipping notes shipments from Lexington and New York, horses sent east for sale, farm references to Peter Trurven and Wilkes, and mentions of a "Thomas' Electric" store product line. The fragmented text references multiple names, times, and places without coherent narrative.
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