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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
2
Sent to jail for thirty days for operating a whisky house in Fort Beatt, Xan. The court notes references to a Kasens City travelion judge and Eckert. The item mentions harsh conditions endured during imprisonment and hints at a remedy advertisement for Dean's Ointment with a drugstore price.
Vague notices mention victims of an epidemic and health concerns. References to Dr Miles Nervine and medical names appear among fragmented lines. Locations include Bowling Green and Mon. A wife of a deceased or ill person is described, with uncertain timelines and missing details. The text is highly garbled with multiple partial names and events.
Kentucky Classic standings show Hermes favorite with His Eminence and Alard Scheck among top contenders. The Derby budget of six thousand dollars draws entries led by Churchill Downs hopefuls as trainers prepare for April 3 events and late pace battles.
Jimomy line named manager and captain of the American League Yam. Colling plans to take his men to Sen Va for spring games with the University of Virginia club. Weather prevented a Huntingto visit. A local young attorney sought law on the Nations contract path.
New York March 14 A writer recalls a talk among friends about boxing greats Jeffries and Sullivan. The speaker says no man today can defeat Jeffries if he wills it and that Jeffries could beat any fighter who challenges him. He also notes past fights and impressions of overconfidence affecting Patsy Fitzsimmons and others in the scene.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a person from Sumner County heads to Kansas City. Details on identity, event, or date are unclear in the readable text, but the reference suggests a travel or pilgrimage with a notable figure. Further readable facts are not available in the fragment.
A 21 year old horseman named Rendle owned Pilerim the trotter for eighteen years, claiming it was the sole trotter in such single ownership. He later sold the trotter for a substantial sum, marking the end of an era for this unique single-owner horse.
New York club signs Dan Murphy for second base and adds a pitcher from Ashwaubesh, with Pittsburg linking to a deal for another player. Rumors discuss other signings and potential heavyweight boxing plans, including a match between Jeffries and the rumored challenger, while Philadelphia debates Mack’s offer to Phillips for two seasons.
The Abbott, a champion trotter, arrived from Village Farm near Hullato to train at Louisville track for the coming season. Owner John Scannell and trainer W. L. Marka discussed a potential match, noting preparations and options. Other high-class trotters and pacers, including Tard Derby, were mentioned as part of the training group.
Bip Selbach signs to play another season as an outfielder for the New York team. He will depart to report by March 27 after receiving a contract this morning.
Ottawa hosts a regular board meeting approving the 1901 Chautauqua program. Directors report from Nusbaum after a Washington visit. Notables inclue Champ Clark Senator Towne and Landis expected to attend. The outline features lectures concerts and a patriotic Fourth of July program with speakers and musical events.
Late C Smith to retire as Wa Conda Springs hotel manager after May 3. M C Baker, former Avenue hostel proprietor, to become successor. The hotel, located in the Missouri Pa tie area of Mitchel county, plans renovations and expansion to raise capacity and improve stock and services. Mrs Broith and Baker intend to maintain a first class standard at the Pacific Springs property.
Osborne outlines new enterprises for Osbourne in March including a third bank and a cream flour mill. The bank seeks charter with capital stock around 25 000, fully paid in. Local farmers and prosperous farms support the enterprise, signaling growth and investment in the community.
Marvelous reports come in to A R Bremer Co regarding a new cure claimed to help 39 property owners with skin conditions and scalp troubles. The advertisement touts Messing Coke Dundruit Cure as greatly beneficial, promising rapid relief and urging readers to seek the remedy through the established company.
Experienced millers Samuel Fitzbos and associates consider padding a 28 barrel dairy capacity flour mill with electric jet attachments for letting Osborne. The right of way for an 8 Plant building has been secured from Miss Pacific railroad.
The Allen murder trial proceeds with Harris shown acting insane to seek life sentence relief. State witnesses trace the murder from the scene to Harris home, noting confessions and alleged motives involving Mrs. Allen. Defense seeks to bar confessions, but court rules some statements admissible. defense preparations ongoing.
Pittsburg marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of coal discovery with an elaborate celebration. Crowds filled streets as officials and visitors attended a reception at the court house and a concert by the Chicopee band. A banquet for 460 guests featured speeches from Senators and Representatives, noting Pittsburg’s coal industry and legislative context.
Jetmore Kan March 4 A reception was held for Representative Boughton who served Hodgeman county in the state legislature during the late session upon his return. A number of prominent local residents were present. Women served pie bake and cotton as part of the event.
March 14 report states Sam Kelly, a farm hand, killed Isaac J Holwands near Lyons after breakfast. A subsequent gunfight involved Brown and a guard, with Kelly taking Brown's side. Kelly fled to town and surrendered.
March 14. The Joint Keepers at Coffeyville resorted to a scheme to delay trials by exposing themselves to smallpox. Local temperance forces opposed this plan as the temperance faction rallied against it. Attorneys for the state offered no objections when a contravene was made, and no one died from smallpox before the court date.
City officials face a Liberal ticket headed by Frank J. Hest for mayor. The slate includes Fer Pay Steamnee, J. W. Stanford for police, Becton Ine Baterett as treasurer, and WW Ey MM Dana as justices with several clerical and constable posts listed in an incomplete roster.
A rail collision near Solder caused a derailment on March si Lane train No 42. Passengers were injured and the crew evacuated as officials and emergency crews responded. fire was reported with one line extinguished and the cars moved to safety.
A fragmentary report notes Blue Rapids election night visibility for mayor candidates and a court case involving Walter P. and others at Blue Rapids City Hall. The story refers to a municipal election, a notable court ruling, and local political figures in a period tone, with references to Genoa and nearby venues. The piece lacks full clarity but indicates ongoing political and legal activity surrounding the Blue Rapids mayoral contest and related proceedings.
Fragmentary notes describe a cattle bale incident with a short horn steer crowding and a herd reacting, mentioning a male feline and a Teramlon reference. Unclear details due to garbled OCR.
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