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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1903
Page
9
An advertisement urges readers to request proof of Dr Shoop's Restorative with testimonials and a one month trial offer. It promises 1000 witnesses cured and unlimited evidence, asserting permanent health improvements and a money back or self pay option if failing.
The Kansas state dairymen held an annual convention in Topeka, with delegates from Kansas and neighboring states. Officers were elected, committees formed, and plans discussed for dairy promotion, a state dairy commissioner, and involvement at the World's Fair. Farmers anticipate wheat prospects as ground remains unusually soggy this season.
Ernest T. Mathew won the test prize of 520 at the Em poria event with the oration The Nation's Sacrifice about John Brow earned high praise as one of the era s finest efforts Judges included William Thomason and Prof W O A Mexeever Fort Scott and Salina figures noted This fragmentary report lists several names and details from the unusual program of that night
A sporting note asserts a promised bout following Tommy Ryan, detailing expectations of a rival challenger and the buzz around the match. The item highlights the boxing scene and potential matchup without firm confirmation.
In New York on March 7, a heated exchange centers on a potential kiddie-weight title fight between Kid McCoy and Mike Fitzsimmons. Both sides exchange challenges with warlike bravado, mentioning catch weights and money prizes as talks edge toward a formal agreement.
In New York Terry McGovern vows a hard battle against Corbett as they prep for a ring clash. He plans a careful, strategic approach and believes he can outbox his foe while noting Corbett’s dangerous punches. McGovern also mentions a possible return to form from Hartford, aiming to control rounds and avoid early risks.
A fragmented medical notice warns of chest pains linked to tobacco heart and smoking. It cites symptoms like shortness of breath and heart smothering, urging immediate use of Dr Miles remedies to enrich the blood and improve heart action.
Abe shifts weight to Toy but doubts the result as the bout plays out. Forbes and Singur show mixed performance at the event, with unfamiliar momentum shaping the final rounds.
New York reports a long meeting of baseball magnates at Pirh Avenue hotel where Rule 44 on foul strikes was adopted despite opposition from the American League. Shibe and others spoke. Johnson cast the deciding vote 3 to 2 in favor after extensive deliberation. Also notes about jockeys and horse trades, plus Arnold horses sold for $14,500 at New Orleans auction.
Chicago on March 7 saw the Empires of Chicago set a new world five man team bowling score of 2142 points in a Chicago league game, breaking the previous mark of 2141 set earlier in the city.
McChesney now at Memphis in Tennessee. Bright Light dead, 3.054 pace. Crescens offer of 109000 rejected by Ketcham. Park Brew stake at Providence features 3:11 pacers. Horses moving to New York, Montreal, and Buffalo tracks. Gaby and Hetty G. noted in racing circles. The Gentlemen's Driving Pages reference and broad racing movements amid owner shifts.
Kansas City reports on Harvey Ernest aiming for fast trotters to race in Upper New York circuits while John Madden races Luck Puevy at Myatic Park. Elmira Ithaca or Binghamton host trots with Norvellville and other tracks preparing purses. Prince Alert and Rex Walker feature in pacing news. Kentucky Futurities fund totals rise. Wisconsin moves to ban docking of horses. training stables expand from Bath to Lexington with noted trainers and drivers.
At the Illinois Society Daughters of the American Revolution biennial session in Chicago on March 7 Henry Wilcox challenged Honore Jaxon. He argued that civilized society has committed greater crimes than Indians and contrasted Indian life with Western civilization. The meeting was chaired by Mrs Warren Springer and Fernando Jones spoke on Early Chicago.
Evansville widow Mrs. File refused a $100,000 offer from Gibbs of Grand Island Nebraska to marry him after he answered a Chicago personal ad. Gibbs, crippled from an old railroad wreck, met Mrs. File in Evansville and was told he could not persuade her to wed him.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a conversation about riding in performances and rough cowwork. Mentions Mitts Earth Brases and Mise Fraser, with references to outfits and bravado in training and public shows. Details are unclear but center on riding, bucking, and opera-like spectacle.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for climacteric symptoms in aging women. It recounts a case from Bewie Town where a mother grew weaker until the product restored strength, appetite, and sleep, with claims of nerve support and improved liver and eye health after ten weeks of use.
Fragmented text describes Misa Fraser and a performer born in Ireland with a western ranch background. It mentions stage fashion, ballroom wear, and a western theater career with incidents and training by someone named Brant Teach. The fragmentary OCR lacks clear chronology or outcome.
Vienna reports Professor Lorenz extolled the United States as a noble peopled nation in a chaotic talk. He complained of a fearsome American toastmaster scene, praised American intellect and hospitality, and derided Roosevelt era misgivings while offering quack cures for piles amid unrelated medical patter.
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