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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
2
A dubious institute claims a miracle cure for blood poisoning using indelicate mouth patches and copper colored spots. The article describes widespread symptoms and alleged dramatic improvements, then promotes a free trial kit mailed to anyone unable to travel.
Sporting column notes the Champion’s comeback claim and Jeffries style bargaining with Corbett. It reports Corbett must declare condition perfect before any future bout, while speculating on public reaction and possible defenses to protect the title.
Tom Sharkey and Gus Rubin plan a rigorous training camp anchored at the handsome cottage on Sheepshead Bay under the eye of manager Mallen and Charney Go, with Bob Armstrong aiding. The durable workouts mimic prior pace as both prepare for the anticipated title clash.
The Eleventh Annual state tennis tournament will be held at Abilene August 21 23 and 24 to crown champions in singles and doubles. Executive committee from Abilene Association and supporting groups issue formal notice. Prices will be offered to women players if four or more enter, with Abilene boasting six drained courts and planned entertainment for visitors.
Pittsburg Pa June 21 telegram from Chiengs gays says Fred Ely named captain of the Pittsburg tram and will serve as man eur during Fred Clarke's absence. He will act under Cooley's direction though not a gine was wor.
Ishpeming Mich June 21 Parson Jane Hope and other Ishpeming residents continue arrangements for what organizers call the greatest boxing event in the Upper Peninsula. The bout will take place at Union Park between Ishpeming and Negaunee on July 1 and 3 with Tom Sharkey and Dob Armstrong signed for an eight round match.
Eddie Santry set to meet Chicago opponent on June 21 in a bout promoted by Benny Yanger with Siler and the Tipton club involved. The event centers on the forfeit bet and the growing anticipation for the match as both sides confirm the terms and purse.
Partial reread shows scattered team matchups and inning scores across Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Detroit Indianapolis and Buffalo games. Names like Ehleaga Buckles Diggins Grisham Powers and Speer appear amidst unclear OCR junk in a compact league roundup.
Recruits are being pushed to Fort Slocum on Long Island Sound near New York for the eastern stations. About 300 new men join Battery 1 of the Seventh United States artillery at the fort, with 2,000 more expected at Tenet by September to form provisional regiments for drilling and transport. Enlistments were for service in the Philippines, with desertions rising as news hinted the fighting there might end, but morale improves with prospects of China deployment and desertions dropping.
Two thirds support for party cpreparations in Chicago for a Prohibition convention to be held at the 2 First Regiment Armory next Wednesday and Thursday. The platform is expected to include woman suffrage civil service and interstate commerce reform. A three fourths vote is under consideration. Also noted is the death of David M Barnes founder of Teh Janes In rity and his editorial work with Albany Times Union and New York Times. An advertisement offers hair restoration remedies by RW Equires, a Kansas Avenue pharmacist.
Emporia June 21 volume 4 number 1 of Pathology will be issued early July editor Oscar Chrisman reports the hundred page magazine dedicated to scientific and practical study of children Its sections include Venitorini Papers UML Reviews Notes and The Paldiological Club highlighting child psychology and related writings by students and faculty from the State Normal School and affiliated departments
Senator Davis of Minnesota warns that the China crisis could worsen into an international rebellion beyond recent dispatches. He predicts partition of China, dethronement of the acting empress, and a war that will shape future world history with a rising Western influence on a quarter of humanity.
Independence June 11 The Montgomery county case against Joshua Perkins ended with a verdict for the county commissioners who sued to reclaim the county poor farm. Perkins had been appointed manager fifteen months earlier by Populists, then ousted by Republicans who named H A Waggoner. Perkins remains in possession amid a suit to remove him.
June 21 dispatches say General Buller arrived near Sandspruit and many Boers surrendered in the vicinity. British forces reportedly penetrated into Transvaal up to Machadorp while heavy artillery engaged and Boer forces retreated north. Reports from Lourenzo Marques claim convoys captured and 50 prisoners taken. a Komatipgort resident was shot for alleged complicity in a bridge collapse. A Kruger treasure note and rumors of his escape circulate in Cape Town.
Wichita reports Wages in Sumner County were reduced after a clash over harvest labor. Tapp claims railroads and farmers shipped in harvest hands as a scheme, and now many workers from long distances face unemployment. He denounces the move as an outrage against laborers seeking work with promised wages.
Thad Cereswee reports a new second national bank will be established twenty five tiles southwest of here on the Banta Fe line. Caney already has the Caney Valley Bank with strong business in the area. G. Allen, assistant cashier, to be cashier of the new bank and Captain J. F. Stone likely to be president. Caney, near the Indian Territory line, attracts much business from that region.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a hospital study seeking a successful combination for a mature cure. Mentions scores of cures and a physician named Knowmar Cam, but text is garbled and unreadable for precise details.
Leavenworth June 21 William Eddy a Missouri Pacific track walker was found dead south of the city. The back of his head was crushed and it is believed he was struck by an incoming passenger train. Eddy a native of Scotland was unmarried. Pittsburg June 21 T W Graves a repairer in the Kansas City Southern shops was instantly killed last night when crushed between drawheads of two cars as he ran between them.
A faulty ad touts Dr Holtins Rheumatic Remedy as a universal cure with dramatic claims and lists numerous Wichita and Topeka area distributors. The pitch urges immediate action and mentions “WOLTEE CHEMICAL CO” and several Kansas addresses for purchase and distribution.
The article notes doctors favor various treatments for indigestion and dyspepsia including blamath pepsin vegetable essences and fruit salts. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a comprehensive remedy combining pepsin bismuth and natural essences for sour stomach headaches belching and post meal distress.
The Minnesota Democratic state convention, a large harmonious gathering, endorsed Charles A. Towne of Duluth as Populist vice presidential candidate. Delegates were instructed to back him for Kansas City by vote and all honorable means. A dissenting vote was noted on the convention door. The platform affirms allegiance to free silver and expand ratio.
A Daily Telegraph dispatch dated Sunday reports an informal trace remains in operation for five days between Lord Roberts and Commandant General Botha. The note highlights ongoing diplomatic contact without formal negotiation details.
The North American Turnerbund ends its fiftieth convention in Philadelphia with resolutions opposing war and territorial conquest and urging bilingual instruction at a seminary. Incoming trains bring Turners and families as jubilee celebrations begin with a festival at the Academy.
Paris June report notes President Loubet’s arrival at the United States pavilion for the Nations show. US Commissioner General Peck and Assistant Commissioner Woodworth greet, with Ambassador Hartley Porter guiding yet a full reception deferred by a missed action. The notice also touts Dr D H Carague’s claim about Riccurie Bitters curing scrofula, praising Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and remedy for eczema and other ailments, priced at 80 cents and sold by Walt Rover.
Judge Burrin of Miami county district court discharged the jury for the term as no jury cases for trial were found. This marks the first such occurrence in the county's history. The page also includes various notices and advertisements about hair products and baseball player stats from St Louis.
Special excursion offer from Rock Island Route to Colorado and Utah with a single fare plus 246 dollars for the round trip. Final return limit in October. June list details indicate travel window and pricing.
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