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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
2
The piece sketches a veteran boxer's unlikely return to the ring, noting his enduring speed and conditioning. It hints at three rivals he must defeat daily, the crowd's appetite for more, and his persistent fight to stay in the sport despite retirement chatter.
Princeton students heard Cleveland outline the Venus boundary dispute with fidelity to Venezuelan-Guan relations. He cited arbitration hopes, noted constitutional limits, and referenced British arbitration expectations while tracing the case through September.
A boxing card at Paddy Carroll's club near Dimingisté features Georgs Sitar, Marc Spemiy Talker, Benny Tarker, Bid Johanke Hichle, and others in a weight of 122 pounds set for 8 o'clock. Tatger makes his first fight in nearly four months, with Governor Van Sant limiting exhibition excess.
A chaotic yankee of tidbits from Pittsburg to Philadelphia outlines player movements, signings, and rumors. Veterans like Slagle and Gammons surface in talks with the Phillies and Red Sox while Donovan and King draw attention in Pittsburg. The season’s near, with college baseball notes and a burial obituary rounding out the page.
The article discusses grip symptoms across individuals, noting feverish onset and throat involvement. It cites Dr Johnson Ames and Dr Gerald Slaiwenn advocating early prevention with care, claiming remedies like Stuart's Caterh Tets and antiseptic tonics. It reflects era confusion between cure and prevention and warns of rapid spread.
Manager Crawford promotes two dramatic events tonight featuring Two Little Vagrants and Knobs Of Tennessee. The melodrama stars Neva Harrison with a strong company, followed by Clyde Mitch's powerful play led by Howard Kyle. Also noted is a Marine Band concert at the Auditorium and Rev. Dalton’s new appointment, while a local missing person case shocks Junction City.
Jol Alling, a longtime friend of President Grant and a prominent coast business figure, is believed drown at the harbor after vanishing during business travels. He held numerous government contracts and spent much of the Grant era in Washington, shaping networks across the West.
Moran Bowen, a popular baker of Petersburg, recommends a cough remedy for children and whooping cough. He states it has given satisfaction, contains no opium or harmful drug, and has been widely used with favorable results.
A Kansas area report notes the attention given to a local leadership figure or business head. The item emphasizes ongoing scrutiny of managerial actions and community impact within the region.
Hutchinson March 2 The board of education provides a new room for expelled pupils and truants. Delbert Smith appointed teacher of the room and described as an accomplished athlete and boxer. He will set a strong example and persuade boys to value schooling while offering a path back into regular classes.
District convention of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias of Kansas met in Larned on Tuesday night with Grand Chancellor Murphy of Leavenworth presiding Supreme Representative A. P. Riddle of Michigan and Fraternal Correspondent S. McDowell of Columbus attending Delegations from Great Bend Kinsley St John Pawnee Rock Seward and Liberal were present The white work of the order was exemplified and topics of interest discussed A banquet costing 5 was served at the close with Prof. Thomson’s military band providing music
Fort Scott district hosts a gathering led by Bishop Andrews as part of the Colored Methodists meeting activity. The event includes religious rites, organizational remarks, and community notes from leaders such as Lee, Gh, and others, with various local officials and church figures referenced in dispersed fragments.
At a congregation meeting of the First ME church in Winfield the unanimous opinion was that a new church edifice is necessary. A Winfield stone and white structure is planned with no definite plans yet adopted. The cost is estimated at about $26 000 and Ottawa architect’s plate may guide the design. The building aims to be handsome, commodious and convenient.
Strong City, March 22 The formal opening of the new Auditorium is set for April 19 and 20. The Modocs will entertain and celebrate the first opening while Marshall's band will contribute to the second event. Other strong entertainments are being arranged. Two thousand tickets are printed and one hundred dollars in value is available at a dollar each to cover expenses. Jones is handling the tickets to Topeka.
The ninth annual Southwest Kansas M E conference met in Newton starting Wednesday with Bishop Walton of Cincinnati presiding. Delegates focused on organization and devotion. W V Burns Hutchinson secretary elect. A Cadismas Hutchines honorary assistant secretary. W J Barron Helena Plain treasurer. A memorial service and temperance meeting filled much of the session.
In Mankato March reports swirl around Rev Meerkiey of the Mankato Christiee church amid alleged romantic entanglements with a widow. The Ottawa mission's Be Pillip to investigate the affair follows local scrutiny. J M Hutchison marks silver anniversary. Mrs Geo Hich dies. town contemplates public interest and shifting leadership. Fort Riley coal contract awarded to Willam Busby Coal Co for 1901 terms.
Leavenworth Kan March 21 a group of twenty prisoners arrived from Manila and were placed in the federal prison this morning. Each under twenty years of age two were reportedly involved in attacks while the others faced related charges.
Partial readable text reports a retirement sale linked to Lindabors. The brief item hints at a store event and associated figures but lacks specific dates or locations.
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