Trial bottle claims cure for pimples and scrofula
An advertisement in the State Journal touts Hood TD and Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure. It features Harris of Topeka praising the remedy’s success for pimples and scrofula after using the product daily and urges readers to obtain the preparation through druggists with promises of permanent relief.
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Harris
Hancock Street
Topeka
State Journal
Iite
Barto
Mearest
Bineeclf
Kropeiiae
Mahacres
Drrecelune
Anthurers
Telat Boty Elven
Sriteieil Permet
Advista Gan Dedeskon Mitchett
Frankie Ned Pree
Persanei Medical
Ustioe
Latonia Derby Talk Prompts Wide Derby Rivalry
Cincinnati May 22 horsemen debate if Smith's Colt will prevail as Latonia Derby contenders including Lieutenant Gideon and Sam Philips are discussed with track conditions and odds shaping betting. It notes Whitney's Jean Beraud and Ethelbert as favorites in nearby Brooklyn Handicap and Kentucky Derby prospects amid contrasting opinions on Rain and Gibson's form.
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Cincinnati
Gideon
Oolt
Louisville
Chiatien Hout Smith
Charile Hughes
Ronevar
Treat
W. Jamesn
Sustin Marity
Lookiny la Tt
Charlie
Duc Thiy
Anaes
EL Smith
G. W. Johnson
Beaggan
Sam Philips
Mark Chevk
Kentucky
Tod Silver
Arene Gibson
Coud Rain Phillips
Cutehie
Johnny Sehorr
Tommy Burns
Gibson
Tvor
Racehorse Odds and Jubilee Notes Stir Public Interest
A fragmented report notes interest in modern events and racing stakes. It cites Prince of Wales Diamond Jubilee recognition and mentions horses Disguise 11, Portarshire, and Sir Frettul with prices and ownership details from a Newmarket correspondent.
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Holocaust
Rene
Prince of Wale
Ant T. St. DeWars
Newmarket
Sir Frettul
Reneseiar
McDonald
Portarshire
Chevening
Important Fight Dates Set by New York Promoter
New York May 2 matchmaker Tom O Rourke of Coney Island announces dates for two major bouts. June 12 features York Ryan and Jack Root from Chicago, while June 5 pits Terry McGovern against Tommy White of Chicago. Also secured are Charley Shkeever versus Jimmy Handler in a 25 round bout and Billy Hanrjeno versus Andy Wainh for 25 rounds at Seaside Sporting Club in Coney Island.
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New York
Tom O'Rourke
Sensiie Sporting Club
Coney Island
Datta
Plave
Netita
Newark
Rourke
Handler
George Gardaver
Billy Hanrajeno
Sim Bitepatrick
Andy Wainh
Voney Island
Probable Starters for Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend
In New York on May 2 the Brooklyn Handicap draws strong interest as part of a Gravesend opening day program. Starters include Emp, Jean Bers, Athelbert, Hulten, Box, Approval, Halt Time, Bistacio, Kris Kringle, The Kentuckian, Walt Not, Sur Vivor, Stnight of the Gare ter, King Harleyears, and Etrethcosun. The likely open field features Kris Kringle and The Kentuckian among contenders, with bettors watching form since recent Metropolis races.
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New York
Gravesend
Brooklyn
Jean Berswud
Athelbert
Hulten
Box
Eds
Halt
Bistaciio
Kris Krivkle
The
Kentuckian
Puusda
Walt Not
Sur Vivor
Stnight of
Harleyears
Etrethcosun
Sihelbert
Kris Kringle
Jean Beraud
Survivor
Haffuelio
Yellow Tail A Good Colt Inaugural Handicap Analysis
The victory of Yellow Pall in the Inaugural Handicap at St Louis adds a Derby factor. California horse Thrive shows form, but the West’s contenders like Liettongnt Gilleon Plorgar Highland Lad may shape the American Derby field at Washington Park. The article notes Thrive’s near-form and reliability if he reaches peak, with Derby implications for the western group.
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Yellow ‘Pall
St. Louis
California
Enaidle
Nour Field
Thik Advanaver Tistve
Hin
Liettongnt Gilleon
Plorgar
Highland Lad
Washington Fark
McCloskey Fights McGovern Narrowly in Six Rounds
Philadelphia May 2 Elwood McCloskey stayed six rounds with Brooklyn featherweight Terry McGovern at the Penn Art club, but endured a punishing beating. McCloskey showed resilience and landed repeated lefts and rights to McGovern’s face and ribs though the champion remained dominant and unscathed.
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Philadephia
Iwood McCloakey
Philadelphia
Terry McGover
Brooklyn
Penn Art Club
McCloskey
McGovern
Elwood
Touth
SirGovern
Hiwood
Terry
Berown Finishes Long Ride in New York
New York May 2 remarkable long-distance cyclist Berown completed his eighteenth hundred mile ride by 7 08 o clock Sunday night after starting every twelve hours. Jack Hverhard of New Orleans recalls the Brest championship and Fitzsimmons link while praising Jeff’s punching power and the strange, nearly maddening moment in the ring.
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New York
Ustown
Brown
Laureia
Brest
Jack Hverhard
New Orleans
Crescent City
Gotham Strvin
York
Coney Tatum
Jack
Gol Fitzsimmons
Robin
Jeff
Fitz
Jef
Yellow Tail's Victory at Louis Race Card Feature
The fourth event of the day featured Yellow Tail winning as the favorite The California colt faced strong bids from Fayortien and Wounded with Yellow Tail holding the lead to the finish Cuprar finished third after a late drive in a tight photo finish
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Louis
Say
Fayortien
Seragal
Tor
Jo Burn
Cuprar
Keene Derby Horse With Tracks Stir In London Reports
Reports from London this week recount Keene’s Derby horse and the notable English track followers. Sumer Heene’s Disguise is highlighted, recalling Tod Sloan’s mount and the era’s dramatic Derby atmosphere.
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London
Sumer Heene
Tod" Sloan
Rublin Faces Heavyweights in Chicago Clash Note
The Chicago Chronicle praises Rubin as a strong challenger, noting he sparred with Corbett for months and could prove himself a top heavyweight with a decisive victory. It recalls a Chicago fall bout vs McCormick and mentions rumors rivals feared facing him.
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Rublin
Corbett
Rewhlin
Sean Wits Jettries
Euhtin
Etromir Edie
Jack McCormick
Chicago
Rubin
Fitzsimmons
Holt
Chicago Chronicle
Office Seeking in New York Journal by Ag J Ingalls
An extended critique argues citizens share blame for corrupt municipal governance in New York City while urging active political participation. It defends universal suffrage, endorses party alignment, and champions qualified leaders pursuing office from president to postmaster as essential to reform.
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AG. J. Ingalls
New York Journal
Walla
United States
New York City
Epworth
Republica
Tian
Admiral Dewey
Democrats
McKinley
Government by the pen and the people not scholars
A critic argues politics rests on voters, not ideal rulers. It contends all citizens share rights and duties, mocks reforming intellect or morals, and claims Tweed’s era reflected public failure, not sole fault of leaders. The path to reform lies in elevating citizenship duties, not curbing free expression.
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Seothind Yard Met
Vic Tora Om Meyeles
Viev-regil
Harry
Gavitt
Maxacan
W. W. Gavitt Printing & Publishing CO
W.W. Gavitt Medical Co
Topeka, Kans
Tila Datie
GAIA
Sawon Kneper
Tweed
Forest Temple At Topeka Street Fair Featured Attraction
The street fair plans include the renowned Ferris Wheel replica at Fifth and Quincy, Jerumidem as a leading act, a big steam swing, and Forest Temple the ten thousand dollar wonder that tells time from any watch shown, with near perfect arithmetic and color reporting abilities. The manager has contracted to exhibit these attractions during fair week for broad public appeal.
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Fifth
Quincy Street
Topeks Street
Ikon
Forest Temple
Fie
Gay
Alvo
M'Kinley Criticised by Colored New England Baptists
The Colonial Baptist Association of Southern New England, a colored group with thirty churches in Connecticut and Massachusetts, in convention at Hartford accuses President McKinley of policy and criticizes national leadership as it addresses grievances during the session in Hartford on May 21.
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Colored New England Baptist Association
Hartford
Conn
Colonial Baptist Association of Southern New England
Colored
Connecticut
Massachusetts
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