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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR mentions a trial package sent free for a remedy related to Gestrel. It references avoiding danger and possible cures, with unclear names and dates. The readable bits suggest a health product claim and promotional language without verifiable details.
Berlin reports officials clarified the Chinese police commissioners stance on troop withdrawal and the broader reform of customs duties. The likely aim is reduced foreign revenue concerns and to avoid broader foreign entanglements.
Reports from Worth and local Chicago tracks describe a crowded program led by Yapes Guard and favorite Boney Bay in heat races. Merits and Strangest followed as top contenders while Watts and Patten competed on the return circuit, with other events featuring Operator and School Teacher on Trial in a separate docket.
A report notes Judge John Gilbont of Chicgy was stricken by pneumonia while visiting Denver Cripple Creek OClo. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment and remains under medical care.
Fragmented OCR mentions cough and a medical context. It notes a drug sale and legal tone about treatment products. Names and clear facts are obscured by errors, but the item reads as a public notice of sale related to remedies or medical cures. The readable bits point to a sale by a generic drug vendor with references to cough remedies.
A fragment urges readers to consult trained physicians for medical advice and warns against unreliable offers. It references Dr. Pierce and letters to him from Buffalo New York, noting sick women can write for free guidance. The piece emphasizes professional qualifications over questionable counsel.
Kansas City May 18 Prof Bamber plans for a tri city high school track meet at Exposition Park next Saturday with twelve events. Central and St Joseph compete in the mile race between Morrison and Nelson. Entries include McClellan Whiten Coffey Arnold Orr Duncan Jose Morricom Overall Sentral Tepeka Cooper Acker Lewis Shipper Purstey Sartin Otto Topeka Marsh Street Childs and others.
Fragmentary account from a baseball game describing Normal supporters and college crowd in the grandstand. Mentions Culp pitching better but lack of Drover support. inning details faded with numerous unreadable words and names.
Wichita May 16 Ike Dean closed a trade securing 7000 acres at the Hamilton ranch on the Chikaskia bottom and 400 head of cattle with joint interest by W F Pucket of Ohio City. Dean now controls nearly 15000 acres in Kingman county grazing land, pairing cattle and fruit ventures. He plans to stock the ranch to full capacity, with both men aiming for a profitable venture in Southern Kansas.
A carload of black tail deer from Fraser River, British Columbia, arrived at Whitney's preserve in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The deer are expected to endure Berkshire Hills winters better than Wyoming stock, and the preserve now houses fifty deer. Meanwhile, horse racing reports from St Louis and Oakland note several records and notable performances, while Nebraska football beats William Jewell 11 to 6. Detroit Burns and Stallings defend their roster amid a high-patronage city. Pittsburgh releases Eagar and Baldr, as Cincinnati hosts a National League game and Baltimore edges New York in an American League tilt.
Report from Churchill Downs and preparation chatter centers on Eminence Frank Van Meter and Hermann as top contenders for the American Derby. Turfmen tout Eminence’s superior form and case for defeating Clark stalker Alard Scheck and Joe Frey, with Europe and Washington Park routes debated.
Washburn plans to meet the Nebraska State University Bell team from Lincoln tomorrow with Hichtle on the roster. After a rough start the Topeka squad regrouped, addressing weak points and expecting a stronger lineup. Expected positions include Mehi catching Grey pitching Richtie at first Dave second base Gil third base Stewart short Andersen center field Och Mi and Haskell pitching in relief.
Emporia College defeated the State Normals in a very exciting contest at Billway Park on a Wednesday afternoon. The score surged in the eighth inning as Emporia pushed four runs across. Crowds of teachers and supporters watched two storied rivals trade leads amid a spirited battle.
The Grand Commandery of Kansas adjourned after a four day session in Topeka with about 175 delegates. Elected officers include EW Weillington as grand commander and Thomas Anderson as grand recorder. Topeka chosen for the next meeting. A ceremonial shrine session banquet served about 266 plates to officers and guests.
Lawrence Kansas hosts the second annual debate between the Kansas and Colorado universities. The Kansas team led by W F Maury and A Gardner won the decision on the prompt that civilization demands China’s dismemberment. Colorado’s W Adams and J ane contested the negative. Judges included Judge G. Prof. EP Sulnoe.
Winfield Kes May 16 The Anti Horse thiefs association met at the city building and after the routine of tales initiated $1 candidates into the mysteries of the order. There are yet 52 applications to be treated. Representatives from Hackney New Salem and other surrounding towns attended and aided the meeting. A banquet followed with about 110 guests including merchants and business men showing strong interest in the benefits of belonging to the organization.
In Fort Scott Kansas on May 16 the Schults brewery, once a major local industry, was torn down after Prohibition closed it. The owners sold the site for its brick and materials, ending its era of operation amid legal disputes over the right to reopen. Nearby Clyde saw a traveling man, H. A. Fredding ton, lose his purse on May 18.
An OCR fragment describes a hotel room scene with a window left open and an upper porch area. It mentions a person entering a room through a window and references raised water and rockets, but the text is severely garbled and names or clearer details are absent.
Annette of Winfield announces candidacy for Kansas G AR department presidency to be decided at Junction City in June. Present treasurer, a respected Head No 0 member, she seeks statewide support. her son has won her broad backing among members.
A fragmentary Kansas news note reports saloon reopenings after a dry period, smallpox quarantine at Friends University in Wichita, pension grants to Kansans including Eli J. McMurry and others, county diplomas in Marshall County, growth in Concordia population, and a bankruptcy petition in Wichita linked to Carrie Nation raids.
The article profiles W F Ketcham owner breeder and trainer of Cresceus, famed trotting horse. It notes his bid to enter Cresceus in every eligible race this year, challenging The Abbot and rival horses at major meets including Cleveland and Brighton Beach. It mentions a $10 000 prize at a forthcoming corner race and the path to a notable campaign.
Five young men including Semmats Horine and Walter Matthews were denied entry to a hall after attempting to attend a function for Firion napEs pupils. The group disbanded and left without incident, with authorities noting they did not enter the classrooms.
Examination reveals Herbert Brown died from an enlarged heart described as four times normal. Reports note the organ's huge size caused by long illness and speculation about the cause. Brown, aged D years, was a widely noted attraction with a taped display of body art.
The Marquis De Lur-Satuces, royalist former deputy condemned for treason in 1000, returns to Paris and seeks the high court review as Paris roils with a government push to ruin industry, paralyze work, and discredit the conspracy claims. He says he is ready to discuss authorship of the alleged conspiracy and faces police attention after evading Belgium surveillance.
A Denver widow, Marthe Wart, fired twice at Joseph Choate, manager of the Seahinner Cotton militia, and United States Ambassador figurelev, with no effect. The incident followed a legal dispute over a judgment won by Choate. the widow was arrested after the February event.
Governor Stanley extends executive clemency to Joseph Kutier Abe Hyde and G Grady parole. Hyde a 16 year old Topeta colored boy to be released today to attend a funeral. Grady from Logan county sentenced 14 years for cattle theft in 1599. White head shot a cine boy in a playground quarrel. McMurty and Barow receive burglary terms. Knights of Pythian tickets go on sale May 18.
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