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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement claims Paine's Celery Compound treats kidney disease and related symptoms. It cites a testimonial from a user who says energy and health returned after using the medicine, noting backache frequent urination and fatigue as symptoms addressed.
George H. Daniels of New York Central and Dean Fiver Railroad adds steamship bureau to passenger service. Captains Ingwersen and Schultuepoe to meet steamships, issue tickets and provide seating and baggage services. Timetables and guidance to passengers prepared. two staff assigned to assist travelers abroad at Grand Central Station.
Congress will be asked to settle Weinley’s doctor bills possibly exceeding 100000. The bills, sent to Canton after McKinley’s death, will be presented by Senator Hansa and Secretary Cortriya for payment of physicians and surgeons who attended President McKinley. The total may exceed 100000, with unclear final amount. Tickets on sale daily from March for readers seeking Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and grip cure.
The report details heavy incentives and recruiting efforts by a leading club seeking to secure a standout pitcher. Club executives promise enhanced contracts, performance bonuses, and substantial signing funds aimed at attracting top talent amid intense competition in the league.
A plan to stage a Jeffries-Fitzsimmons boxing championship in Charleston prompts talks of a 20 000 seat amphitheater at the race track in Exposition grounds. Jordan backs the bid with merchants backing the purse, seeking governor approval and a New York bid open until April 1. Savannah Charleston Athletic Club will bid. a 75 percent take is rumored.
Manager Hanton of the Brooklyn club plans a stand against the American league policy of signing players under contract with the National league. He cites five players he alleges recently jumped, notes they were on his list, and says he will write to Han Johnson to urge an end to demoralization caused by offers of advance money that entice players to break contracts.
New York March 1 Syracuse Tan thy Hyan and George Ga middle weight champion of New Braland have been matched by Mears Lee and Ga Sporting club of London for the middleweight championship of the world Jey White will referee this bout and two other big matches are planned alongside to showcase English boxing refereeing to American sportsmen The English referee sits in a balcony above the ring as in England
The text outlines Yale competitors in a six-man borers event and a Yale racing meet in early June. It notes J. the victor at Yale, late May to early June timing, and a Frisco gun club shoot. Horse races detail King Delle, Lady McGdiesome, Limelight, Del Segnio, Ore Viva and Autolight sales.
The Southern baseball league directors in Atlanta on March 19 adopted the schedule through May with minor changes to playing rules. The season runs April 24 to September 21, featuring Nashville Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Shreveport New Orleans Little Rock and Chattanooga.
Boston reports Joe Walcott will clash with Jack O'Brien in Philadelphia on March 25 for six rounds. Gardner’s manager sent a money guarantee for his April 9 appearance against Jock Root at the Wabash Athletic Club. McGuire to Detroit for next season. Detroit club confirms catcher James King will play. Paris jockeys had 25 mounts in six races with Rigby, Reiff, Buchanan, Henry and McIntyre placing in various events.
Johnny McGraw tells Charley Shields to report to Savannah March 2 but doubts he can play this season due to a leg injury from last year. The note also mentions Jones facing a blacklist threat if he does not join Baltimore and Jeffries manager Delaney seeking referee talks.
Mrs. A. E. Milburn, the Fort Scott widow, returns from San Antonio amid shock and prostration after Christian Nelson, the German impostor she wed two weeks ago, was arrested during their wedding trip. The case includes alleged theft of about 1500 from her savings, a $600 loan, and jewelry including a three karat diamond set she claims was worn by Nelson.
Wa Keeney reports a Tuesday blaze estimated at 14000 dollars, started by a passenger train in a lumber yard. It consumed the yard three houses two blacksmith shops and a stable while a strong wind spread the flames. An extra train from Filis aided firefighters. Great Bend, March 19.
An Ewater Baptizing at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Forest Park is planned as part of ongoing revival. The service may immerse as many as 150 candidates in the pond amid the church’s historic history and revival efforts.
The Winfield city council by unanimous vote adopted a resolution accepting a $15,000 offer from Andrew Carnegie to erect a public library building. The agreement requires the city to provide a site and $1,500 yearly for maintenance.
The Ottawa Kansas festival schedule notes a May festival planned May 6 to 9 modeled after successful street fairs. Cities that hosted similar events are coordinating methods to run the festival along comparable lines.
A dated letter from James R. Guile of Omaha endorses Peruna as the remedy for la grippe and chronic catarrh. The missive cites personal recovery, praises Peruna’s action on mucous membranes, and lists endorsements from public figures including Congressman White of North Carolina and Mrs. M Wright of Minneapolis.
Washington March 18 The general immigration bill prepared by Chairman Shattuc and approved by the immigration committee has been reported to the house with a recommendation that it be passed. It unites prior scattered laws from 1875 to 1890s into one act, raises the head tax to $1.50, and provides for rejecting undesirable aliens at ports. It allows deportation of those who become a burden on state institutions within five years and expands the contract labor provisions to include inducements to come. It calls for periodic inspections of reformatories and insane asylums and requires alien manifests to be more detailed. The bill also tightens physician qualifications and requires better ship manifests to aid later identification. The rhetoric hints the measure will be taken up by the house.
Governor P P Elder of Ottawa accuses John W Breidenthal of traitorous behavior for praising prosperity and predicting a Republican gain in the state election The letter to the Kansas City World accuses Breidenthal of political opportunism and aiding Republicans while previously courting support from the People's and Democratic parties The piece recounts Breidenthals interviews and alleged distortions about bank deposits and prosperity amid partisan tension
An advertisement for a cough remedy titled Health at Home, offered by The Pertma Medicine Co of Columbus, Ohio. It promises relief from catarrh and related symptoms, claiming a free mistimed sample sent to the reader’s address and citing Dr Harttean.
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