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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
2
A dubious 19th century patent remedy touts a blood purifying tonic, promising to expel germ poisons and fortify weak systems. It references families Wise Parents provide the wondrous medicine quickly and names Palmis Coley Compound as a cure all with bold claims of renewing strength and health.
An advertising notice touts Diamond Dyes as the purest and strongest dye for fabric use, claim of superior color fastness and reliability for home and industrial dyeing.
Joe Gans defeats Erie by a swift knockout in less than two minutes of the solo round at Fort Erie. The Baltimore lightweight landed sharp jabs and a hard uppercut, sending Erie to the canvas and ending the bout at 1 minute 40 seconds. Referee counted Erie out as the crowd watched in disbelief.
Brooklyn and Pittsburgh figures swirl around pitcher Clarence Jr who allegedly received 700 from Cleveland leadership via Ebbetts and Kilfort as talks sprawl through Mononitabie House and Cleveland figures push him toward a return. Fading names and garbled wording obscure other elements of the purported deal and its outcome.
Detroit rumors swirl around bringing Lajoie to Detroit by May as discussions with Philadelphia owners consider a ban proposition. Gleason may take Ditlon’s place if the deal progresses, though no trade is confirmed and the text remains unclear.
Readable lines describe a chaotic sports scene with names like Burns and McKibben and references to a manager’s remark. The text is garbled but centers on a game or event involving Osbourne Pratt Buchel and players including Hrien and Wil McKibben. May 1 in Missouri appears as a date marker.
In a fragmentary report from Kansas City, Haseman O Bien and pitcher Wolf are discussed as possible signings for the American League club. The draft mentions potential players from Toledo and Hind & Baker, with bids and names obscured by garbled OCR. A Budgets and trades section notes other names, with unclear details and prices, as teams pursue new talent.
In Leavenworth a bizarre tale unfolds as a tramp feigned education and charm to woo widow Mrs. Loomis Curtin. He managed her estate, married her, and sought control of her property, demanding large sums. Court action followed when she sought divorce and to curb his exploitation, with legal maneuvers and guardianship of assets central to the dispute.
In Centrapolis Ottawa May 18 Rev Zummwalt and Rev Lowe were attacked after a church meeting. A reform appeal to modernize sparked a bitter dispute and the church interior was egged as ministers departed. No arrests yet reported.
Four convicts at the federal penitentiary near Leavenworth Kansas escaped during a grave digging at the National cemetery for Gen Henry Leavenworth. Weatherford, held for mail robbery, fled into woods on Sheridan's drive as guards hunted the timber all afternoon. He was later surrounded but escaped again. Weatherford had sixteen months to serve.
Coffeyville Kansas May 22 Local officials announce additions to the city including a gymnasium restaurant and Boy Scout department during a visit by International Licreuiry F Bosabtop of the Hillrond M C A The event drew municipal attention and described community projects for the city.
At Anne City Kansas May 13 a land case on property in Argentine begins. The suit involves a complex title dispute over valuable real estate including residences yards and potions near a public area. The property value is near one million dollars and the case centers on ownership and claims by involved parties.
Emporis Kansas May 1 Rev Follett a negro preacher stood trial in Lyon County district court after admitting the killing of Isaiah Edmundson a hired man The defense plans insanity as the plea The state's witnesses included the preacher and Mrs Edmundson the widow in the afternoon session Pensions for Kansans includes a long list of names and amounts from Washington May 15 totaling various dollar awards to individuals across cities such as Kansas City Wichita and Dodge City spanning multiple states and counties Nebraska Missouri and Columbia Mo feature in the roundup The article also notes a college baseball game between Nebraska and Missouri with a pitchers battle and late errors A Chanute suffrage meeting is announced for Miss Helen Kimber Parsons and Larned High School commencement features fifteen graduates and a sermon by H Tent The week closes with local basketball and baseball results Baker College and Ottawa schools post a split and Nevada defeats Fort Scott nearby scores and a St Marys 27 Emporia 0 line item notes rapid county building progress and anticipated completion of a new district school building.
Ashland man H J Bone campaigns for the Republican nomination for attorney general. The article notes the state convention is about two weeks away and indicates Bone hopes to win and mobilize support.
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