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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented account reviews Paine's Celery Compound marketed as a universal health remedy. The text cites anecdotal claims of relief from indigestion, liver issues, nervous disorders, and abdominal distress, while noting critical skepticism and calls for medical scrutiny.
Boxing lovers hear that Nutmer Athletic Club Hartford staged feisty promotion with Derry Motuvern and Young Corbett set to clash amid 7 500 in Enquirer holdings plus Vendig funds. Officials push for October 15 date, while promoters hedge on venue. Venig and Crowley back potential fight as McGovern and Corbett deal with venue, purse, and city permit hurdles.
A garbled historical clipping describes Sharkey and companions parading in formal wear along the Causeway, with observers and onlookers reacting to the scene. The passage references the Archers of Mooey and a “Moe Levy Bu” while mentioning attire and a silver item carried by a participant.
Brooklyn and San Francisco rumors mix as fighters, promoters, and venues swirl. Ted Cane seeks a showdown with Jeff Fries while others discuss matches, purses, and possible ground positions, amid broad chatter of clashes in New York and California.
May 6 reports Tiibethill township resident Campbell traded his 139 acre farm and stock in Consolitated Oil and Gas for a claimed oil site in Oklahoma. He alleges Roberts deceived him with false claims of oil and stock value, resulting in loss of land and property. Campbell seeks recovery as Roberts vanished and the oil venture proved unproductive.
Leavenworth Missouri May 6. The reinterment ceremony for General Henry Leavenworth founder of the Fort Leavenworth post will coincide with national day observances and be among the most imposing. Military leaders and civic figures are expected including Governor Dockery Major General MacArthur General Bates Colonel Metcalf and General Fimston. Senator Dumont Smith and General MacArthur are listed as chief speakers. Railroads are preparing for the event.
Investigation team, led by Secretary Hamilton of the sugar company, will travel to Rocky Ford next Tuesday to inspect beet sugar yields and report results. Committee members include BF MiLeon, CG, Cohn, CT Davidson, J Hangy, and W B Throck Norton. city businessmen back the movement hoping a profitable refinery and grounds will be established if local beets meet sugar percentage targets.
The Greenwood County Republican convention schedules its delegates for late May due to conflicts with two other county conventions set for May 30. The change aims to ensure attendance at the state convention while considering Col. Grussy and HL Miller for governor. The Democratic county convention will be held following the court change in Eureka next Thursday, May 1.
The Execause Cmmites of the Marshall County Hereford Breeders Association met to finalize plans for a new barn and an exhibit and sale of registered Hereford cattle. A 40 by 16 foot structure will house four rows of stalls in time for the November exhibit at the association grounds. There are over thirty breeders in the area with 150 to 200 head expected on display and sale.
In May at Larned Kansas 26 year old Harl Rawron was shot by 14 year old Gilbert during a squirrel hunt. The ball struck Rawron in the stomach and he remains in critical condition. Reports note heavy rains benefit crops as drought lingers and local farming concerns include a $13,000 farm sale near Wichita with 240 acres.
A historic Prohibition anniversary gathering drew signers and church members from across the city. A memorial event at a city avenue saw several notable participants pledge support and reflect on the constitutional era and its local impact.
The text notes Missouri Pacific railway offers cafe cars on trains between Kansas City and St Louis with departures from Kansas City at 50 per ms and a segment from St Louis, indicating forthcoming service details for travelers.
An advertisement claims a mineral water from Waconda Springs Beloit Kansas cures piles without pain and offers a Santa Fe excursion to Oklahoma Texas New Mexico and Indian Territory on May 6 and May 26 with train tickets to multiple western destinations. The copy emphasizes testimonials and urges readers to write for details.
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