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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
2
In Buffalo New York a discussion praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription along with his Pleasant Pellets. The text notes international reputation and endorsement by medical groups and urges readers to seek advice from Dr. Pierce’s chief physician rather than direct letters.
In New York on a Saturday card at Morrey Park, Bangetar weighed about 190 pounds to win the Toboggen by two lengths over King Pepper amid a six furlong dash. Odom led early as Unmasked and King Pepper chased, with Bangetar breaking away late to edge King Pepper. Amite prevailed in the Larchmont seven furlongs after Paul Clifford led early and Turner rode the winner. A careless ride ruined Command in the Mat Fon stakes.
Mexican Pete Everett earned a second round decision over Tom Sharkey in a bout billed for twenty rounds at the Olympic Athletic Club. The match ended after a clash with fouls in Denver Colorado on May 2 as Everett claimed victory in a controversial finish.
The report details a Turkish wrestler and Tom Jenkins in a match at Juare Garden with Jenkins winning in two straight falls. It notes weight classes and remarks on Jenkins cleverness and the opponent Nouroulah. Also mentions Oakley race track sale negotiations and other racing and baseball notes.
In Leavenworth May 8 a brutal assault on Miss Ethel Bonnie of Lansing left her unconscious after a blow with a blunt instrument. She was dumped into a well, revived by cold water, crawled out, but died late last evening. Authorities issued descriptions of the attacker as a medium height stout man in dark clothing, seen near Wallita and Kansas City Northwestern tracks. Sheriff Everhardy and deputies pursued leads as crowds gathered and fear of lynching spread.
A defendant named Baccastow faced Judge Keen Sour after a warrant led to charges of stealing gas. The trial featured disputed evidence about gas value and disappearance. The jury delivered a verdict, and the defendant was found liable for the alleged theft and fled prior to sentencing.
Carrie Nation, attempting to secure her freedom, pounced on a jail turnkey in Wichita Kansas last night. She was severely beaten in the confrontation and placed in solitary confinement as a result of the incident at Sedgwick County Jail.
Dick Doda unlocked a cell enabling Nation to attack the turnkey and call for freedom. Three women in jail seek separate trials while Nation and associates face charges for telling. Judge Hay notes he represents three women and may delay assignments as Mr Nation plans to plead.
Ealing May 3 The Salina Commercial Club met last night to back plans for adding several new businesses in Salina including a wholesale hardware house and a wholesale drug house. The group urged the city council to authorize eight or more saloons with fines of 190 each, arguing that bootlegging cannot be stopped and that legal saloons would reduce dives. Since saloons closed, Salina has lost 70 dollars a month in fines while liquor remains sold. A temperance mayor now leads the city government and council direction remains unclear.
McPherson High School presents a school year summary with achievements across departments. The event highlights student leadership and stage performances including a concert at the opera house.
An elderly DeKalb resident known as Old Miller, Philip Brown, and Melvin Brown, remains alive after a tree fall news item. He built a mill near DeKalb over sixty years ago using a water wheel, once drawing many visitors. Despite modernization, he will not permit the mill or its machinery to be disturbed or sold, even as steam and new tech replaced it.
A damaged building after a storm, with the great roof partly fallen in and ruinous walls. The owner, Mr. Gerner, holds substantial Dekalb real estate but refuses to sell. His wife lives near Dekalb, while he continues to reside alone in an old house near the Rock Island depot.
Spearville Kansas May 4. The barn of John Padgett burned yesterday. Lars valued at $1,000 was uninsured. Seven barns belonging to Afr. Padgett and S. 7 Pine were burned along with three wagons implements harnesses and more. The fire was incendiary.
A Pawnee county farmer died in his barnyard from heart disease while milking a cow, neighbors note. In Burlington a man shot by a rifle while culling crows died from the accident as his trousers snagged the rifle. Various items include a former U.S. Senator’s illness and a Kansas teachers salary board reducing pay and re-employing most teachers amid a budget shortfall.
Kinsley Kansas introduces Mey & The First National Bank of Kinsley as the town welcomes a second bank beginning June 1. The development doubles local banking options and marks a new financial milestone for the community.
Fragmentary line talks about Lichty Celery Nerve Compound and female complaints with garbled wording. Mentions travel routes and a forwarding address for illustrated books and folders in Topeka, Kansas, with dates and names unclear.
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