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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1902
Page
2
An old warning urges readers to beware kidney and bladder troubles. It cites sudden deaths among respected people and promotes Swamp Root by Kilmer and Co. of Binghamton New York, offering free samples and a pamphlet with each bottle.
New York July reports Charles Dana Gibson, famed for refined American girlhood, admires Robert Fitzsimmons as a fighter and as a family man with a dry, vivid storytelling style. He recalls a pillow fight joke on reporter Bob Davis at Carson City training camp and notes Fitzsimmons’ disciplined, instinctive power and “real science” of fighting.
The account discusses Bon and Jecres In as contenders for the championship and mentions Mulk ng Aash upeet the Australian Sho, with predictions from Mr. Gibaom about Titaleomons and the impact of veteran strength on the outcome.
The two year old colt Inventor Well 4darn, praised by trainer John Rodegap as the best five year old he ever handled, recovers from illness and resumes work. Now at 1180 pounds, he will be shipped to Saratoga mid month, then trained by T C McDowell for the rest of the year. Owner T Moore has him entered in the $8,000 Buffalo Derby and plans big fall stakes on metropolitan tracks.
Joe Vendig and other promoters finish details for the featherweight championship set for August 28 in New London. Tickets and posters are printed, excursions planned, and a referee selection near completion with Charlie White a likely choice after returning from England. Training camps will be near the battleground with McGovern near Norwalk and Corbett around New London or Hartford.
In sloppy conditions at semi park track Articulate in Front led from near the start and pulled away to win easily by five lengths. George A Davis of San Francisco owned the winner with trainer Smith, defeating Wild Pirate and Barrack Articulate as Wyeth faced heavy weights and a wet track.
The report covers multiple games with Cleveland beating Chicago, Baltimore defeating Boston, and St Joseph, Des Moines, and Overbrook teams winning or competing. Highlights include key pitchers' battles, notable outs, and attendance notes from a crowded sports card.
A major blaze struck Moran destroying lumber yard bank hardware and merchandise buildings. The fire began in William Ireland's store after a lightning strike amid an electric storm. The town’s fire department and many residents fought the blaze but most of Moran’s business section suffered heavy damage.
Jessie Morrison seeks a new trial with sixteen affidavits alleging jurors W P Burch W A Davis and J W Murphy favored the state. Affidavits claim pretrial bias and one juror urged hanging Morrison. Adjournment granted pending counsel’s request as the judge indicated the motion will be ruled.
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