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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
9
An aged, disjointed advertisement claims Paine's Celery Compound cures neuralgia, nervous exhaustion, rheumatism, and fatigue. It touts rapid, lasting results, cites testimonials from patients like Mrs Hickey, and urges daily use to restore nerve fiber health and vitality.
Fragmentary humor note references wordplay and scattered phrases about real estate and Atlanta. The garbled text hints at a playful column but unreadable lines obscure a clear event or outcome. No identifiable persons or organizations are recoverable.
Fragmentary notes describe indigestion and poor nutrition weakening a man. Sleep loss causes discomfort and irritability while the body misses essential nutrients. Suggestion given of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic.
J C Milam and Co report Fast Animal, a thoroughbred owned by three men, amid a $10,000 sale dispute with one partner refusing to sell. Owenton, a stakes bound yearling, is valued by Regarded by J A Drake and Somme ty at prominent levels as interest grows from Chicago buyer. Milam contemplates public sale options as tensions rise over ownership and potential Derby prospects.
Independent fighter Gans, backed by Al Hurfant, declares he will meet Erne only if terms are imposed, insisting the purse split and conditions favor his side. The report also notes racing results and boxing gossip from Louisville and Chicago, with updates on trainers, weights, and upcoming bouts including McGovern, Carter, and Hart plans.
From Pittsburg to Chicago and Cincinnati reports show mixed outcomes in horse racing and baseball events. Fort Scott led a series with low errors, Nevada and Iola split, while Chicago and Baltimore saw varied results in league play.
Port Scott May 17 The Monitor reports farmer Fitzgerald near Fulton found a cluster of thirteen perfect large pearls in the Osage river mud. The encased gems are said to be monstrously formed and valued at about 300 dollars. Fitzgerald suggests the peaks may symbolize the original thirteen states.
The Twentieth Kansas volunteers will hold a reunion in Burlington during the week starting September. About 400 members are expected, with spectators to join. General Frederick Funston and Pension Agent W. S. Metcalf are among the notable attendees, along with Lt Colonel Ed C. Little.
Emporia police in a large sweep arrested fourteen people amid a crackdown on disorderly conduct, drunkenness, and various crimes. The raid yielded beer, wine jugs, and a storage of intoxicants. One notable arrestee, John Jones, a longtime offender, faced multiple prior charges and received a $1100 fine and 30 days in jail.
Baldwin May 17. The debate between William Jewell College and Baker College ended abruptly as the Jewell team charged fraud in the selection of judges. They alleged prearranged decisions and proposed sending committee members to Kansas City or Topeka to select judges or have a trusted person act as judge. The dispute stalled relations between the schools and left few clear outcomes.
Larned Kansas May 17 due to congestion the Larned opera house is closed indefinitely. The court ruled the owner of the hotel entrance belongs to the hotel, while the opera house owner refuses to buy or rent it. The decision immediately halts performances at the venue.
Councilman Weber calls for a formal probe of a supply feature as part of the council’s ongoing plan. The move signals potential scrutiny of procurement steps and future project decisions. Local officials have not released timelines for a formal inquiry.
Topeka council votes to direct the claims and accounts committee to investigate claims that groceries supplied to the city pest house were inferior. Weber argues for a full inquiry while hazards of the pest house and location plans spark debate. Also reported are property bids, bond purchases, and municipal contract discussions.
A street paving project funded by a bond was approved and a union election date announced. The committee to oversee street improvements schedules voting on July 21, from 4 to 6 p m, for the annual election. A paving company contract for repairing pavements was approved amid other notes on local development.
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