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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
2
A long fragment discusses catarrh remedies with claims of varying effectiveness. It mentions nasal washes, salves, pills, and tonics, noting few cures and praising a specific remedy called Stuarts Cotas tab. The text references Dr. Fimmerman of St. Joseph and personal experiences with ear and throat issues.
The Wabash Railroad advertises itself as the only line running trains from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York. It claims the fastest travel time and a day saved versus other routes, noting connections to New York and Boston.
San Francisco report notes champion Jeffries showing form in recent exhibitions and a tentative November 15 fight date with Gun Rubbin. The Kennedy bout in Akron highlighted Jeffries power and speed as he outboxed the lighter challenger while displaying near peak ability for a heavyweights clash.
A Philogophia Press writer notes that more than 3.5 million paid admissions attended National and American league championship games this year. St Louis led all sister cities with 36,808 total attendees, about 63,000 more than New York. The National season ends Sunday, with games since last Saturday not counted in the tally.
Colorado College faces charges of paying professional players in football. The Denver report notes a sweeping probe into alleged professionalism, with claims of college men ready to expose the college as a target amid sensational allegations. A Mines student sought details from G. Wheeler, while scrutiny promises a deep, wide-ranging investigation into the program.
A garbled recap notes the casters and players in a Harvard football event yesterday. It mentions tense play, strategies, and a focus on timing and tempo as the contest developed under harsh conditions.
Supporters of football at the university celebrate Saturday's game showing improved material. The crowd recognized fresh, capable players amid reports of strong kicking from Olcott Ward and Vanderont, with Crowther and Ryanpton also noted as promising.
Fragmentary report suggests a Cincinnati issue involving Delehanty and Nichols. The text references a contract, a contractor, and an American league or organization, with speculation about loyalty and salaries amid a disputed dispute in the city.
New York Oct 2 With the NL season near end the New York club has signed contracts with six players Gangel Smith Jones Murphy Van Haalken and Strang Two more prospects are expected to develop into strong players next year Smith is the new second baseman and Jimmy Jones the fast outfielder joining the squad for another season
Manhattan October 3 Kansas State Agricultural College received four pure Ayrshire cattle from Canada. A bull and three heifers arrived. the bull won at Pan American and Toronto exhibitions. one heifer from the Gahr herd is noted as a top Ayrshire bull sire on the continent. The herd’s milk yield figures and adaptability to state conditions are highlighted for dairy prospects.
Washington signs indicate few holdovers for next year with several Senators weighing offers and old players Curt Lang and Monkin mentioned. In Kentucky a planned 7500 dollar Cresceus Herr match race at the Trotting Horse Breeders meeting is canceled after Thomas W Lawson withdraws the purse, deeming the horses too evenly matched.
Cincinnati report says Mike Kahoe is through with the championship and will rest the season after returning from Chicago. He plans to live in Cincinnati this winter and has signed his contract for next year. Hart signals return and plans to fight again in Louisville within weeks as promoters seek orderly bouts.
Clarence Currie the leading twirler of the Wisconsin state league and champion with the Appleton club was signed today by John T. Brush's agent for the Cincinnati club. He will report for duty next spring. Currie has made an excellent reputation this season, pitching well in many games and batting and fielding strongly.
McChesney set a new world record at Harlem by covering six and a half furlongs in 1 38 1 5. He carried 106 pounds aboard and was ridden by Wiskfe lt, favored at 3 to 5 over Merriment. Yale surprises New Haven and Amherst downs Yale with a single touchdown in a twelve and ten minute halves.
Wichita reports a rare week with few crimes during carnival time. The city jail houses 39 prisoners the largest ever in police history, plus a nearly equal number in the county jail to free city space. Only one horse and vehicle reported missing so far but recovered by police.
Lincoln Kansas October 4 A rumor says many politicians will meet in Lincoln for a political log rolling event. A congressman and several candidates for Congress and state offices are expected, with discussions on federal patronage and upcoming nominations. Local Democrats plan a smooth visit for speaker J G Johnson amid regents’ harmony concerns.
Pittsburg Kansas October 1 the district board of the United Mine Workers of America votes to strike at the Barrett mines near Weir City unless Mr Barrett pays the union scale. If no agreement is reached many workers across six Cherokee county shafts may walk out by Saturday evening machine mines involved.
Mr Kiingaman asserts a medicine matches Smiths Mountain Renovator in value and claims strong blood and nerve benefits. He says the preparation offers immediate strength, holds sole agency, and guarantees satisfaction or refunds.
Local lodge of Modern Woodmen of America with aid from the business community stages a downtown event in Lincoln. Festivities feature electric lights and a parade look alike, aiming to present Lincoln as the district’s best town with clean streets and walking routes praised by residents and organizers.
Wellington Kansas October 3 Geo Crouse superintendent of the water works sends two men to the west side of Blate creek to address reduced flow. Clay consumption has lowered the supply about a foot and a half. Harry Johnson dredged mud from the creek above the dam yesterday using the spa of the fin ora the water not wetting his uprotted short sleeve. He warns a fire now would have little protection.
Counties face pay for deputy hires under new salary law though funding not provided. Six counties currently employ deputies. debate centers on sheriffs receiving pay for deputy work while the law sets sheriff salaries only. Reports mention regional political figures and local incidents across Kansas with Oct 3 datelines.
Budapest reports indicate a parliamentary vote producing a large but imperfect government majority. Widespread coercion caused invalid results in several districts, prompting military intervention as troops fired on protesters. The scene reveals unrest and disputed outcomes across multiple regions. Port Townsend notes crowded ports as arrivals report seasonal activity and growing crowds seeking passage.
A fragmented dispatch from Bloemfontein notes Lord Kitchener has recovered, while a mixed column from General Botha’s forces reports casualties near the Caledon river. The message mentions cure days for malaria and quinaria, and refers to a package being sent.
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