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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
7
Tired people gain energy as Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to purify blood and brighten complexions. Endorsed by Ethel from St Louis and H W Black of Omaha, with claims of relief from tiredness headaches and prickly heat after use.
Sporting news outlines a proposed trot for a 250000 purse featuring Crescens Charlie Horr and Boralma with Beaton set to host the event in mid September at Beeton ville. The Abbott is linked to a charity-driven schedule with three heats and a 30000 first prize, while Breeders association and local institutions appear in the financial plan.
The page blends boxing talk about Terry McGovern and Charley Mitchell with a flood of baseball notes and spring training schedules. It notes Bernstein versus Gardner on a twenty five round bout and previews other exhibitions while listing upcoming college and pro games and player movements in a busy multi-sport snapshot.
In Denver on March 21 Kid Broad of Cleveland defeated Young Corbett of Denver in the fourth round of a bout that saw Corbett worn down and knocked out as the fight reached its late rounds.
New York March 21 Ned Hanlon manager of the baseball club says players must sign by April 1. Other games include Norfolk on April 13 and a game on April 14 under a two year contract. Cleveland president Robison notes players have agreed with the St. Louis National League club.
It is reported that Tirchtenstein and the famed battery of the Fads would be reinited and join the Bt. Lewis tram. The Cincinnati club has signed HJ. Mrradden, a pitcher formerly with Adirondack Mountain Tourists, secured by Julius Pietschmann’s brother for the Jucl term.
In Kansas a man named Schlatter, described as severely drunk, fired at several people and at City Marshal Harkinson during a rampage through town. Harkinson shot Schlatter in the heart after repeated commands to drop the gun, ending the spree. The coroner held an inquest. Schlatter’s family and local residents expressed respect for the marshal’s actions.
Three young men from Missouri left home to work on a railroad extension, fell ill near Bucklin, and died. Pratt citizens raised funds to bury Win Blackwell, a widowed mother could not afford the body, and the town sent the casket home. The event shows Pratt's readiness to aid the distressed.
Leavenworth Kas March 23 Sheriff Foster of Noble county Oklahoma writes Warden Tomlinson that F F Retell life convict escaped with Estell last fall died from wounds received in its midht. He states a deputy arrested one of the escapees who claims Estell died in the woods about ten miles northwest of Lansing. The sheriff will verify and investigate further.
News from Iola Kansas dated March 21 describes a Carlyle village post office robbery. Thieves allegedly blew a safe or door around midnight at the general store of Adama and Caldwell, escaping with about 180 dollars in cash and stamps. Local authorities investigate the burglary and police pursue leads.
A guidance note advises giving a delicate child Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil after breakfast or dinner in small amounts. Emphasizes slow effect and warns against too much which may upset the stomach. improvement should appear gradually over a week.
A fragmented 19th century report notes robbers near Kansas City and a plan to sink a well for precious material. It mentions a contract with William Savings, requiring work to start within sixty days of acceptance, but questions whether work will begin sooner.
Salina Kansas reports from March 23 that City Clerk Godfrey's annual city report shows total expenditures of 20,17.23 for the year, including sewer bonds redeemed and interest on bonds, while income from all sources was 14,122.05. The county treasurer contributed 24,500, the city clerk 1,886.50 from licenses, and the police judge 7,?17.55, largely from joint taxes and other city receipts.
A woman’s ticket for municipal offices in Cimarron lists candidates for mayor and council. For mayor nominees include Mrs Fansie Trick and Mea Fannie. council candidates include Mesdames Nellie Weeks J O Zellers Camille Luther and Laura Tabb. A strong effort is planned to elect the ticket.
Work will begin within a few days on a new mausoleum in the cemetery. The vault will be about 20 by 12 feet, with a bronze and stone facade. Interior details include paneled walls and a large front entry. construction promises an impressive memorial feature.
Norton politics feature brief notes on candidates Snellmen Bigler and Mena Bower amid tensions as three are seated. In Manhattan, March 23, the Board of Agriculture elected Prof Herbert Roberts of Louis to chair botany at the State Agricultural College, starting next Tuesday.
New York March 13 G Dun & Co Weekly Review notes generally good markets and satisfactory business with increased retail activity and strong builder hardware demand. Rail earnings up 10.9 percent year to date, steel and iron prices inch higher, coke price records set, and domestic hides and cotton markets mixed amid cautious outlook. Six cases of suspected fever reported in Scotland, with ongoing health concerns.
An old advertisement from Farin Medicine Co at St Leonia boasts new discovery and a unique remedy claiming to cure day to day ailments. It promotes postage paid mail forwarding and asserts positive results with their laxative product Grove's chin Ten.
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