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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1902

Page

2

From Ocean to Ocean Wise Women Use the Great Spring Medicine

A long testimonial piece touts Paine's Celery Compound as a life renewing remedy. It recounts women across the land activated from illness to health, praising improved sleep, vitality, and social life after using the tonic. Martha Luncefora of Crawfordsville endorses its effects on heart, stomach, rheumatic, and general debility issues.

Califorsia Igor Martha P. Luncefora Crawfordsville Paine Apo

Not So Bad As Painted in Philippine Dispatches

Washington reports Acting Governor of the Philippines Judge Weislet writes to Marcus J. Wright of the city. He argues that insurgency is limited and that progress in the islands is real though imperfect. The dispatches note cattle thefts murders and robberies but claim Americans move safely and law enforcement is improving. Caswell resigns as physical director of the local athletic association and J A Augustin to run the Kansas Medical College section of medicine.

Washington Weislet Philippines Gets Marcus J. Wright United States Wane Mets Aroe Murner Ronbery Selraraphic Stoerely Caswell

Gotch Wins Big Miner Match In Klondike Tourney

Frank Gotch earned about $35 000 in Klondike mining camps after a series of wrestling bouts. He defeated rival challengers in multiple falls, taking the purse and rising to prominence in the rough field. The article notes the harsh Klondike setting and Gotch’s swift, decisive wins across several nights.

WILL SECOND ROBLIN IN AKRON GIANT'S CORNER

New York reports lanky Bob will act as second to Gus Habilin in the six round bout with Peter Maher on Pride night in Philadelphia. Jeffries championship plans loom for next May with Roblin in Akron, while Maher vows to defeat Rehl and darts toward a big win. The boxing scene also covers Oakland racing highlights and prep for the 1902 western campaign as horses, trainers, and venues shift.

Will Roblin Lanky Bob Akron New York Bot Passimtons Jim Jeffries Gus Habilin Peter Maher Philadelphia Fitzsimmons Maher Dartiailty Mitzsimmons Rehl Rubin Mr. Horton

Colt Auction Talks And pugilists at a draw in Missouri

A colt from Bennetts faces poaching bids from Ane gither effort and York City market chatter. Tsch enor & Co. offer 23.8 for the colt but Bennett rejects. Frank may be sold for 100, with price set on cost and terms. Kid Broad and Abe Atell fight to a draw in St Louis, while Fred Gilbert excels at shooting and Judd's Trotter is entered in a Blue Hill trotting event at Grand Circle.

Tate Thehenor & Co Bennett Alve Frank Tschenor & Co Hennett Whip Chicago Frank Seruved Judd Moston Mass W. D. Judd St. Louis T Reud- Mille

50 000 Knights Attend Pythias Jubilee in Chicago

In Chicago on March S1 the Knights of Pythias supreme domain held a Jubilee for 50,000 members. Grand Chancellor Cushman hosted a luncheon at Grand Central hotel for supreme and grand officers. A ceremonial program at the Coliseum featured a Milwaukee lodge candidate and Governor Lafellette amid cheers, with music and addresses. Visitors plan informal entertainments and will depart Saturday.

Shinago Chicago Knights of Pythias Supreme Domain Order Charles FE. Cushimen Grand Central Hotel Masonic Temple Coliseum Coli- Selim Milwaukee Lodge Lafellette Amusic

Will Fight Smallpox in Ebergate War News

Washington reports the Marine will cooperate with Nebraska officials to curb a smallpox outbreak in Ebergate. The state board of health notes many cases exist and seeks guidance from state authorities. Assistant Surgeon Wertenbaker, famed for epidemic work in Virginia, has been ordered to Nebraska and is en route.

Washington Marine Nebraska Ebergate State Board of Health Antenna Fiais Wertenbaker Virginia Wertenbeker

Trainboy Seeks 2000 Damages in Railroad Accident Suit

Josiah Hoss sues Pred Harvey and the Santa 4 railroad in Shawnee county district court for 2000 damages on behalf of his son Harry Rosa, 18, a Topeka and St. Joseph newsboy. Harry Ross fell under train wheels at Nortonville while boarding, losing toes and ending with amputation, seeking compensation.

Josiah Hoss Shawnee County District Court Pred Harvey Santa #4 railroad Harry Rosa Harry Ross Topeka St. Joseph Nortonville

No ActuaL Demand Washington Tur ey fin reimbursement

Washington reports indicate the state department has not demanded reimbursement from Turkey for the abduction and related incidents. Amb Choate states there is no truth to claims of British government involvement in the Maine explosion. The text notes misstatements and scattered reports across diplomatic circles.

Washington Samren State Department Turkey Eng Tnt Min London Marcel United States Joseph Choate Griffiths Ambbassador Maine Havana Harbor

Bids Opened for Fort Riley Barracks and Wiring

At Fort Riley bids were opened for one cavalry barracks and one artillery barracks plus plumbing heating and electric wiring. John Holmgren Junction City won the artillery barracks bid at 341 860, J B Betts Topeka won the cavalry barracks at 46 187, Gilbert Wilkerson led electrical bids at 915 and 1210, Graber Bros Lawrence led plumbing at artillery 100015 and cavalry 38161 with heating bids 3970 and 4038 respectively. Construction to start soon with a January 180 deadline.

Junction City Fort Riley G. ©. Cross Lewis VanDort Topeka Overman Manufacturing Company J- B Betts J. A. Morse Moore Bros Kansas City Graber Bros Lawrence J. K. White John Holmgren J. B. Betts Topeth Caviry Gilbert-Wilkerson Company Artillery Barracks Cavalry Artillery

Found Dead in Ravine Near Healy

Dighton March 21 Anthony Wyne 28 single of Wechita county found dead in a ravine four miles northeast of Healy. He was nude when found. An inquest by Coroner Dr. Bowen heard he was of unsound mind and left home Sunday with a horse, rode 12 miles then killed it, walked 42 miles to near Healy Monday, visited Captain McCory, divested clothing, wandered to the ravine and died by Tuesday night. Body sent to Lentt yesterday morning.

Dighton Anthony Wyne Wechita Healy Bowen McCory Lentt

Rain Pours Across Western Kansas Boosting Wheat

Western Kansas receives widespread rainfall with Hutchinson Garden City Pratt Great Bend Larned Dodge City and Kinsley reporting soaking showers. The moisture arrives as wheat needs it, aiding prospects across the wheat belt. Enrollment climbs as spring term begins and Catholic interests move to control Great Bend Central Normal College.

Getza Hutchinson Kin Wheat Garden City Pratt Great Bend Larned Dodge City Kinsley Kan Central Normal College Morrison Hotel

Month of this school year and enrollment figures

The fragment mentions the school year duration with 126 months and an enrollment showing 08 more girls than boys. It also notes a separate item about Will Be Tried for Heresy and various local notices including pensions, prison news, land purchase, and a fatal train collision in Kansas.

PIANO HOUSE BURNED HOURLY LOSS FOR HARDMAN PECK CO

New York March 21 Hardman Peck Co piano makers suffered a loss of 300 000 or more as their West Forty eighth street factory beside the North River burned last night The packing room sparked the blaze and the roof collapsed sending debris onto a nearby frame stable injuring a fireman and a spectator The five story main building also suffered extensive damage to machinery and stock

New York Hardman, Peck & Co West Forty-eight Street North River

Funston Begins Return Home From Washington

Gen. Funston started home on Thursday evening aiming for a stop in Olka daho before heading to California with his wife and child. He plans to relocate them to Denver to establish his home as he prepares to take command of the department of Colorado around April 1, relieving Gen. MacArthur. He is expected to appear before the senate committee on the Philippines.

Washington Funston Philippines War Department Denver

Post Check Plan Aims to Modernize Money by Mail

Washington reports a Senate bill by McMillan and House companion by Gardner to issue post checks in one two and five dollar paper currency. Endorsed by the American Newspaper Publishers Association the plan would let holders convert post checks to funds at any US post office then forward them to a designated repository for credit. The notes would include blank spaces for payer name and payee address and a receipt by the payee.

Washington Senate McMillan ‘Pain Gardner Mich American Newspaper Publishers’ Association United States National Bank Mercof

Earl Cafferty Shot in Philippines Army Hospital

Earl Cafferty son of T S Cafferty eastern division roadmaster of the Santa Fe and a member of the Twenty sixth United States Infantry now in service in the Philippines lies in an army hospital in southern Luzon with a bullet wound in the back. He was in camp sounding a bugle call when a Remington ball struck him. The injury is not considered serious and he does not expect to return to the states for nine months.

Earl Cafferty T. S Cafferty Santa Fe Twenty-sixth United States Infantry Philippines Luzon Cafferty

Mush Maladies and Diet-Related Digestive Ailments

An early 20th century medical note links long use of oat mush and cracked wheat to amylaceous dyspepsia, souring the digestion and choking the nervous system. It describes tea defilder’s disorder and coffee drinkers’ complexion as related surface symptoms while asserting fermentation of unsuitable foods irritates the small intestine, stomach, and liver.

Humor of the Day spoof headline from old papers

The fragment hints at a humor page caption calling out a joke about a man dyeing and a description of New York open politics at a time with street language and garbled place names. The readable bits mention Puck and Cleveland in a playful, satirical tone as a Sunday item.

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