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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1903
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilner and Swamp Root as cures for "misery" from kidney and bladder disorders. It claims the remedy aids disordered kidneys, offers a free sample bottle, and promotes a medical book describing benefits, urging readers to visit drugstores for the product.
March 3 report on William Garfield, urged by Mrs Roosevelt and President Roosevelt to join the race for a seat in Congress. The scene recalls internal White House discussions, with Fuller Foulke and others floated as possible civil service appointees. The president weighs names and roles, signaling a serious push for Garfield's candidacy.
The National League moves to curb players who received advance money and still owe sums, ordering repayment and conduct measures as the league investigates the matter. Key figures reportedly involved face scrutiny while the matter awaits further action in New York before the league convenes next week.
New York report details betting ace Smathers who won $40,000 on a Derby race against Lawson with Land Derby, plus side bets of $4,000 each. It notes Smathers ownership of Land Derby and his prominence in trotting circuits, and mentions McChesney purchase rumors and other bets across major meetings.
A self styled healer touts a rheumatic cure promising universal relief. The letter promises free trials and details his method, urging readers to write for the remedy and asserts vast personal clinical experience across many cases.
The article details top weight assignments for Chesney and Derby hopefuls. It notes Chesney carrying high weight, with favorites like Savable and Wyeth prominent, and outlines various候 penalties, purses, and entries for the American Derby and related races.
Yale ends the 225 scholarship limit, allowing athletes no longer to be kept to higher aid than others. The move, aimed at easing restrictions, follows faculty debate and calls for trust in the athletic program’s finances. Fort Worth signs two players and chess-like shifts in teams hint at broader college sports realignment, with details on leaders and dates.
Reported events at Frisco show racing resuming despite wet conditions. Weather cleared later with Ben Owens noted at Lindsbors. local travel to Arkansas City for spring baseball with coach Ovens referenced. scattered results mention Totndon Citsia finishing second and Minder in a late race.
March 2 racing in New Orleans lists Cuxton as winner with rival contenders noted. A tote indicates likely sale of River, while McChmterts pays out $1300. Weather blamed for track conditions as Chicago notes unsettled wind. Clarener Rothes, sibling of a noted world champion, appears in a brief mention.
Training in Cincinnati Cleveland and Columbus surges as 1903 harness race season nears. Expect larger entries and many top trotters at Brighton Beach and nearby tracks. notable horses and meetings planned with potential Memorial events and rich purses. The Pitt sub hub notes W H Locke resigns to head the National League as Pulliam’s successor awaits confirmation.
Mabel Strickland faces criticism over Luttnn Merrit a controversial stage work described as a gratification of Mary Viking. Public reaction centers on Strickland's interpretation and the dramatic portrayal drawing fierce debate among readers and critics.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Dr. R V Pierce and his remedies. Mentions a patient with weak lungs, consumption, and treatment claims. Includes stray references to his Pleasant Pellets and a prescription-like address, indicating purported medical endorsements.
A Kansas news item reports a settlement that will be known as the Church of God Settlement. It forbids tobacco or whisky use and states any member using either will forfeit membership.
Elder John Form leads a new colony project at a town near Parsons along the Sintt Fe railroad in Ne vada county. Incorporators include Etre Foor Parsons A W Darby Hamson Kas and Delos Johnson and AD Dewey Chanute. Capital stock set at 35100, 110 shares of 100 each. The plan bans tobacco and alcohol in the colony and punishes violations with expulsion and property reversion to the company. Elder Foose envisions a moral community for four children and humanity uplift.
In Kansas City a major land dispute over about ninety five acres along the Kansas and Missouri rivers led to a verdict and motions to appeal. Defendants moved for time to appeal as jurists consider ownership of accretions and parcels claimed by heirs of Dr Words. The case names Fowler Armour Parking and several other entities amid a landmark trial in district court.
Weather notes from Chanute and nearby towns describe a cold season with milder overall winter temperatures, record lows, and above average snowfall. Reports include a public sale dissolution of the Fort Scott law firm Keene and Gates, and local transport and railway notes with minor incidents and personnel changes.
Territorial column notes a staged health pitch with fake medicine names amid local events. Reports from Salina Kansas mention creamery gathering, speakers from Kansas Iowa and Indian Territory, and a murder mystery in Arkansas City with several named figures.
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