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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1902
Page
9
A plea from a friend seeking aid for a sick companion using a sales pitch for Dr Shoop’s medicine. It urges the reader to request the remedy by mail, promising cures and urging payment if successful, while expressing personal sacrifice and urging action to help.
Vague OCR reads of a local publicity item from Aendipe Pennsylvania mention a war veteran’s wife, a long marriage, and references to attendance or studies. The fragmentary text omits clear names, dates, and outcomes, yielding a partial notice about a marital or wartime related event with uncertain details.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt claims Donizetti invented the ulster. The tale unfolds with a Paris day of measuring and mistaken lines as a tailor and a piano-like chorus discuss a leather glove joke. The fragment ends with a slogan about Latine Skin Cream.
Oct 4 in Memphis reports state Trotting King will face a novel trial against time. George Hetchum seeks an expert pacing with a LaTome title to pace Creseves, aiming to set a record at the Mensinie Fro Hog association meeting later this month. Owner Ketchum pushes weekly trials and a final race between the automobile and the track to determine the spaton against Iron Arichim 65.
A garbled report recalls many games and player names, referencing Chionep, Sharine, and Hevnoke among others. It notes losses by a team from Baltimore and mixed results across weeks, with numbers suggesting counts of games and scorers, but the fragmentary text limits clear outcomes or dates.
New York Oct 4 It is announced that the New York team for next year is now complete with all contracts signed. Players named include Davey Pulta center, Jack Warner, Wilberfott, Mertes, and Stathensen. Hilo Folte receives a 20 a year contract. Johnny Stearaw did not join the trip to Boston but later joined a trial circuit and returned that night.
Promoter Pightere announces a Monday title bout in New York featuring Gans defending against Hut Ste Partiusds of New York. The contenders train on the streets as fans await a fourth meeting after a pair of quick fights and two longer contests.
The day wrapped with high profile pacing at Oakley where Major Delmar led betting at 2 to 1 amid a strong field including Susie and Nuthearer. The meet winds down with plans to Lexington for the Kentucky Breeders association October meeting while Crescent heads to Memphis for a record bid. In St Louis racing Tom Collis and others topped odds at the fairgrounds, with a ride incident suspending a favorite in the third.
Buffalo and Lexington dispatches detail Kid McCoy confirming a 20 round match with Marvin Hart in November at the International A.C. arena, plus Lucien Lyne retaining with James R. Keene and sailing for England mid December. Also notes trainer Matt Allen and racehorse plans for Drake and Drake’s stable.
Tommy Ryan, the lightweight champion, defeated Jack Hemarchellc and Patrick Walsh of Chi in six rounds each, achieving the feat in one night. Walsh lasted two rounds. Beat echoke fell in three. Young Jackson lost to Julia Wille in six rounds. Jackson appeared out of condition. Aberdeen cups went to Avery's Eric-a-lirac with Kellogg's Sweet Emma as runner up. Jack O'Brien boxed Peter Maher six rounds. local law prevented decisions in boxing matches.
An old advertisement notes a mother's poor health affects the baby and promotes Scott's Emulsion as nourishing and strengthening. It claims milk supply improves, helping thin, weak babies become stronger as mothers take the product. Listed is a vague retailer line.
Reports from Chicago and Cincinnati describe a dramatic racing program with Henry Gibbs and Henry Rely vying for the lead. The Chicago event featured a spectacular finish as Gibbs edged ahead, while Cincinnati’s card promised a standout display that would have crowned the meet as one of the greatest.
At Gravesend a large crowd watched a strong card as four favorites prevailed. Judith Campbell, the 2 year old purchased by W C Whitney yesterday, won the Hitchcock steeplechase and the fifth race, both likely favorites. Weather and track conditions were favorable despite close finishes.
National League notes describe Pittsburg fielders delivering brilliant, timely hits to limit Cincinnati to a single run while Boston tops New York in both games. Game details include Moran's two hits, Cuotuy’s double, and late rallies in the seventh. Garvin and Bitter led Philadelphia’s shutout of Pittsburgh as King and Dusgiby contributed. Advertisements tout Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues with testimonials.
A chaotic street scene shows people rushing from doors as a life and death struggle unfolds in a sickroom. The narrative urges Dr Pierce's Medical Diet as essential in treating obstinate illnesses and debility to avert fatal outcomes.
A. T. Trice reports he bought a $2,000 two passenger gasoline automobile after a Chicago trip. He claims daily savings of about 15, compares costs of four horse teams and carriages for entertaining 12 guests, and predicts lower expenses, fewer drivers, and reduced hotel and rail fares as the machine services customers locally.
Fort Scott Kansas October fourth preliminary hearing opened for Will Stolteman Frisco road agent charged with murdering R J Morrison Pawnee leading merchant and robbing his store. Courtroom crowded with many women observers. State links Stolteman to Morrison and the depot night activity while a bloody hat found near Morrison store is entered as evidence. The missing trousers and stolen knife are presented as claimed implements. The trial is expected to conclude today.
A Friday rainstorm at Fort Riley halted maneuvers earlier in the week. About a dozen National Guard officers left camp for home as Kansas troops depart Monday after two days of training with the engineers to build a pontoon bridge and form an advance guard, weather permitting.
Ottawa Kan Oct 4 The Republic reports Thomas Mallory longtime county resident known for honesty left town with his family, leaving debts behind. Senator H F Sheldon loses 650 as Mallory leased his hay land, cut and sold 350 tons of bay leaving 46 tons, and pocketed proceeds. Hardware firms claim several hundred dollars in bay machinery. sheriff Costigan files attachments on 30 tons hay and Mallory’s homestead. Home sold to Mallory’s sister for 1160, terms unclear. Sheldon may pursue recovery. field hay unlikely to exceed 5 per ton after costs. First National Bank involved.
Weather across the state brings steady rain and high rivers. Farmers face soggy fields hindering wheat and fall seeding, with apple crops suffering and cattle stock unsettled as rivers rise. Local reports note Toby, Dodge City, and Florenca areas all plagued by wet conditions likely to reduce yields.
Alfred Boo of Welfare recounts how illness and social burden nearly broke him. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring sleep, appetite, energy, and the will to work, describing a revived life after long weakness. The testimonial notes the product is sold by Arnold W. Rug Co. on North Kansas Ave.
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