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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1901
Page
9
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for tiredness pimples eruptions and digestive issues due to impure blood. Claims it purifies the blood builds strength and elevates vitality with testimonials from readers in Alden Kansas Hannibal Missouri St Louis Missouri. The ad asserts the medicine keeps its promise to cure.
Gas magnate EK G Billings plans a summer in Chicago with stable shipments from Cleveland. The article notes his Pacera achieving world marks and references a speedway river event, mentioning locations and various figures in a period-voice market report.
A brief report from New York on March 16 states that Tuve Sullivan, a young pugilist, claims he did not receive fair treatment from Sun Harris and Terry McGovers as well as Jimpy Coots of Ban after they refused and signed articles.
A vintage health note praises Scott's emulsion as a delicate, restorative food. It suggests it nourishes when common meals burden the stomach and helps both adults and babies recover strength through essential cod liver oil.
Disjointed talks reveal Sullivan pressuring for a match with McGovern while Kennedy and others dispute terms and locations. A potential bout at Lexington, Kentucky is floated with purse plans and private options as clubs debate suitable sites and gate arrangements.
March 16 report from Baltimore says manager MerGen received word from Hot Springs that Larure Sheckard will honor his deal with the Baltimore club. He signed and received advance salary money for the season, with terms seen as binding and unlikely to change if he remains able to play.
A garbled report merges multiple items including a gossiping tale about Pitcher Robinson and Howell, a note on baseball players’ fines in Fort Wayne, a California Derby mention in San Francisco, and a threat about enfranchisement for nonregistration. The text blends names, places and events with unclear connections, reflecting damaged OCR.
An old advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the only product that digests all foods, unlike pepsin which only aids protein digestion. It claims the prep contains all digestive agents and fully digests all eaten substances, urging readers to choose a remedy that handles fats and starches as well.
Two masked men held up a College Hill streetcar in Wichita late last night and escaped with a gold watch and about 25 dollars. The conductor was shot in the leg and taken to the city hospital in precarious condition. Authorities searched the woods for the suspects as fellow workers reported the assault.
In Armourdale two women Mary McNutt and Tene McNutt were fined 395 each after destroying Hator's joint on Monday night. Police Judge McCamish rejected pleas for stay of execution and ruled the act a destruction of private property. Norm McNutt was charged but found wholly irresponsible. An appeal was anticipated.
Four year old Karl Campbell Church was found dead near a ventilation hole on the north side of Eureka’s courthouse Friday afternoon. Authorities report concerns about the boy’s father Campbell Church and an apparent neglect or unknown factors surrounding the incident.
Law and order group gathers in Wichita to nominate a city candidate for mayor. A leader condemns hostile demonstrations and says the convention will not grant the use of the hall to those responsible.
El Dorado reports Tessie Morrieon released on bond of 5000 with trial set for June term. Also notes divorce actions and pensions data for Kansans including names and towns, plus a medical ad touting a balm’s claimed cures.
The readable portions show scattered phrases about a case involving a scald incident and references to individuals or places, but the text is incomplete and unclear. No coherent event, date, or attribution can be confirmed from the fragments provided.
Chicago March 16 The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway begins track elevation work to reduce 15 or 20 grade crossings over 31 2 miles with cost rising from 4 million to 5 million. A new Archer Avenue station will be built near Archer Street with modern facilities, electric lighting, and steam heat.
Beaumont Texas March 16 trains will run from Beaumont to Nacogdoches over the extension of the Texas and New Orleans road within days. Regular passenger service is expected by April with two passenger trains each way and one freight train. A second Beaumont Warren freight will run daily to handle timber traffic. The line is expected to reach Jasper by April 1 with ordinary service by early May. This will open pine forest country and spur mills and other industries.
Austin Texas March 1 The Texas legislature passed a consolidation measure enabling many small roads to merge The bill faced multiple vetoes and was previously rejected by a railroad company The latest version aligns with Governor Sayers wishes and is expected to be signed into law
Interstate Commerce Commission will probe alleged secret rate cutting on polar products from Kansas City eastbound. Subpoenas issued to twenty railroad and packinghouse reps to testify March 21 in United States court regarding transportation of butcher meats and packinghouse products by common carriers.
Early text describes grip and colds with shared symptoms such as fever cough and bronchitis. It promotes a product named Ti sold at drug stores and claims to prevent prostration by sustaining energy. It mentions a mailed book offer from Dr Supe.
An old public notice promotes Werner's Safe Cure as a treatment after insurance rejection due to incipient Bright's disease. It claims chemical body analysis detects early kidney issues, urges readers to seek examination, and advertises free samples and full instructions from Warner's Safe Cure Co. in Rochester, N Y.
Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry led by Marchand gathers rail and packinghouse figures in Washington. Officials fear attempts to dodge subpoenas as hearings near March 21 in Kansas City. Freight leaders and agents show mixed cooperation while observers note shifting social ties amid the probe.
Joe Samera, longtime Santa Fe depot dispatcher and former city council member, will depart for Cola to be replaced by Dispatcher Quick and Jack Mine. The move follows a 86 year lease matter and involves terminal company officials including General Manager Dupuy. The Great Western line has run south from St Joseph since January 1901, with a track extending from Monterey Street to Bee Creek Junction. Chairman McLeod noted action on rates to the G A R camp.
Fragments show references to political events and candidates, including McPartland and King, with unclear wording and stray names. The text mentions Denver and a Salorada Athillo chat, along with miscellaneous names and phrases about remedies, manufacturing, and voter registration duties.
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