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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
2
Read this advertisement note on kidney issues and Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root claims. It promotes the medicine as a cure for rheumatism backache and urinary problems, urging readers to obtain a sample and order from Binghamton New York.
A Burlington Route excursion will run a through train from Kansas City and nearby depots to Minneapolis for the National Educational Association meeting in July. The 7 PM July 7 departure from Kansas City reaches Minneapolis next day at 11 15 AM with Palace sleepers and cars. Return rates are very low with long return limit, and full details are available from R H Crozier Trav Pass Agt, 095 Main St, Kansas City, Mo.
New York July 1 The Brighton Handicap entry list includes top American horses such as Gold Heels Blues Bonnibert and Herbert as trainers and speculators expect a narrow field of ten to twelve contenders. Dope sheets are being refined and tipsters debate whether Gold Heels or other lightweights will win after recent season developments at Brooklyn and Suburban races.
Fragmentary article outlines horse race values and penalties with names like Jack Paine and Flareau. It mentions race values around 800 dollars, 3 900s, and weights from 3 to 121 pounds. Lists penalties for horses, with rules tied to handling and stakes estimated above 100.
Kentucky breeders report 2 year old winners led by Imp Pirate of Pensance and Golden Garter with five to six progeny each. Minton dominates with $20,105 and an unbeaten streak. Chicago races on a heavy track saw Bre Buchanan win aboard Clemand and Conundrum rise from 200 to 2500. Memphis reports St Vrain controversy over playing rights, while New York features Christy Mathews and batorder notes for Phillies.
Unsteady weather and a muddy surface hampered racing as three long shots rose to the fore. In New York, July 1 reports note weak hitting by Jos, while Loftus fronts Doyle and McFsrland’s group eye roster changes with Boyle poised to join the Senators. Philadelphia tops Brooklyn on a late error in a tense series game. In St Louis, stumbles marked the Slobo handes clash as teams fielded wary, erratic play.
Fenarnt set at Cleveland in a long 18 inning pitchers battle. Slippery field hindered play with errors and miscues by several players as the lineup faltered behind Ted Bil. Hickman and Blt produced consecutive runs through the sixth, while Boore and RIE sparked the visitors with solid hitting.
A fragmentary Omaha sports item references Joplin Springfield and York players with scattered scores and team mentions. It notes Joplin's runs and a Fort Boott Nevada July 1 context, plus odd medical and advertisement language about cures and refunds embedded in the text.
In Bourbon County a dispute over 2000 bushels of wheat arises when seed and ground are supplied by one man and a new harvest claimant appears after a crop is displaced. The sheriff levies on the wheat as an unresolved ownership question heads to the courts for settlement.
July 1 Concordia reports Mordia Cold Storage and Pesipeny chartered for 20000 prepare to begin ice making in August though building not ready. Structure totals six stories above basement with stone walls built from local sources. lumber from Republican river region. Projected horse power and water supply specified. completion hinges on capital access.
Emporia Kansas July 1 reports several local preachers opposing Sunday opening amid church music recitals at Presbyterian church. The article notes strong community interest, with remnants of 19th century tariff debates and Cuba reciprocity discussed by local leaders during a long school term. It also mentions a death at Girard and a shooting incident near Srelington with little detail.
A garbled historical clipping notes heavy postage receipts and transport tales linked to African fronts. It mentions Cape Town, ships, and a waiter’s role in moving Montesume. includes a curative report on diphtheria praised as miraculous and references to various names and places with uncertain context.
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