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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
2
The notice explains eczema as an inborn condition caused by an acid humor in Danes who contact it. It describes symptoms including itching, burning, and discharge of a thin sticky fluid, with the disease presenting in hard, dry forms and varying severity.
At the October 8 1901 board meeting a committee of Sani tary Sergeant C J Vanderpool and Health Officer J J Hostetler drafted resolutions of sympathy for the death of J B McClure’s only child. The document notes McClure learned of his daughter’s illness by telegram en route to her Oklahoma bedside and died before arrival. The board extends condolences to Mr and Mrs McClure.
Fragmentary OCR text references a testimony by Albert Helier and a location in Omaha. It mentions a product or remedy called Erstae'n Headache Cap and a claim to preventive or curative effects. The readable portion is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
An advertisement claims Dr. Rudolph Schiffmann offers an asthma remedy that cured long suffering patients. Testimonial letters from readers like OW. Var Antwerp and others describe complete relief after using Schiffmann's Asthma Cure, promising renewed comfort and daily ease.
New York Oct 16 Tom Sharkey and manager Barney Neeth congratulated themselves as Fitzsimmons promised to re enter the ring and sign for a return match with Sharkey. A $1000 side bet and $2500 forfeiture were discussed with Reich and a Monday signing expected. White would be the referee.
Lawrence and Kansas University officials scrutinize White ineligible play during the Kirksville game last Saturday under Chicago conference rules. The athletic board summoned Manager Foster Captain Jenkinson and Coach Outland, who offered resignations. Outland may resign if Foster or Jenkinson are forced out. The board’s final decision is expected today, with possible implications for KU’s season. Mrs Hives, wife of Brees Military Academy president, praised KU players and management for their conduct despite provocation.
In San Francisco a Colored contender was knocked out in the seventh round as the National Athletic Club bout ended suddenly. Walcott fell to his knees. observers surged into the ring while doctors tended him. The blow, described as a field paper cut to the steward, halted the match amid controversy over fouls.
San Francisco reports rising doubt over the choice of referee for the Jeffries Krublin fight. Billy Tetaney and Billy Madden meet to appoint a referee with Mary Corbett favored by some, while Jeffries leans toward Harry Stewart amid suspicions. Sharkey signals willingness to attend the challengers’ camp, and tensions mount as the match draws near.
Kansas City October report shows the Medics healing from a rough Ottawa game. They plan a hard week of practice under Coach Tucker to face Washington University in St Louis next Saturday. Several players are bruised but expect to be in condition for the Ottawa rematch and a strong showing. Tucker will shift into the lineup to bolster the right tackle and strengthen the line.
Columbia Mo Oct 16 Dr Hether Ingrom Missouri University athletics director ruled Williams big guard from last year’s team ineligible for this year. Williams left law faculty but had a September return granted leave. director’s action seen as unfair by students and critics. He wrote to Kansas and Nebraska authorities seeking their opinion on the matter.
Clarence Ritchey of St Louis won on a foul from Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid in a bout billed as fifteen rounds at the Olympic Athletic club. The match ended in the third round amid strong crowd anger as fans demanded refunds.
Boxing talks feature George Davis leave with New York club and Chicago signing Davis to play next season as McGovern and McFadden plan a landmark match. Bethany loses 30 to 0 to Selena in Kas. Abilene hosts a state trap tournament November 5 and 6 for the Rochester trophy. Gans and Bezenah set to fight Route 5 contest in New Jersey with regional offer accepted.
The Kansas Baptist convention opens at First Presbyterian Church in Kansas City Kansas with about 200 delegates from 40,000 Baptists. Rev W P Crannell of Topeka delivers missionary sermon, ministerial association elects officers, and a resolution endorsing a theological seminary in Kansas City is adopted. Sessions include women’s missionary society reports, talks on Christian education and new seminary plans, with adjournment expected Thursday night and a Friday session on the Baptist Young People's Union.
From the Atchison Grove, millions of crows roost at night in a woods about a half mile from Dentonville and four and a half miles north of Huron. They arrive before twilight and continue until after dark. Some feed as far as Marysville, Seneca, and the Kaw river. Attempts to drive them away years ago failed. Crows roost across woods spanning more than four square miles, occasionally breaking tree limbs. A grove four miles from the roost once hosted other roosting crows exploring a possible move, but the change was not made.
Wellington on October 16 faced inspection by R. M. C. Hosford, the post office inspector, who traveled to evaluate the city for a free papers system. He left without completing the inspection, warning he would likely issue an adverse report on three of four points. While favorable on sidewall issues, he noted many houses are unnumbered and street corners lack posted street names and that the city has no street lighting.
Wellington Miss Corder sues for 3000 dollars in district court against C N Stephenson, a Belly Plain huckster, after his wagon ran away in August striking her body. Reported injuries include broken ribs and severe bodily harm, with the plaintiff seeking damages and medical relief as a result of the accident.
A damaged fragment describes a person in a life or death case with breathing difficulty and pain. The left aide is drawn up and the subject is cross eyed since the accident. She wears signs or glasses constantly and seeks aid or treatment.
Junction City Kansas October 16 the fourteenth annual session of the State Firemen's association was held here Monday about one hundred firemen representing twenty five departments attended as delegates and visitors officers elected for the ensuing year are Charles March Peabody president Walter Buckey Clay Center secretary C N Baker Wamego treasurer the new executive committee is W T Scott Concordia Nate Lee McPherson and H D Pawling Beloit
The Kansas Woman Suffrage Association prepares for county seat meetings this fall to advocate for women's voting rights. Miss Helen Kimber and Dr. Frances Woods will address gatherings across Kansas with dates listed for cities including Marion Abliene Junction City Lyndon Wichita Hutchinson Newton El Dorado Eureka Olathe Yates Center Iola Fort Scott Pleasanton Paola Garnett Thir- Ungton.
In Clay Center on October 18 word reached that L. Larson, once of Clay Center, is now the royal photographer to the King of Sweden. He ran a local gallery for years, sold out in 1887, moved to Stockholm, and expanded to a large operation employing 20 assistants. Recently King Oscar conferred the title of Royal Photographer on Mr. Larson.
Holton judge rules Kansas City Livestock Exchange cannot collect commissions as it is a monopoly and unlawful. Decision affects commission firms of KC and live stock interests. court adjourned session delivered ruling that exchange transactions violate statutes. Other items: land sale near Sedgwick, Pirates captain Wright Clarke visit, MP freight collision near Hotxington, patent notices for Kansas inventors, Salina rural routes planned.
Residents on Quincy Street may dodge a payment for new paving as city officials clash over petition terms and intersections. City Attorney and city engineer dispute whether the Fifteenth Street intersection can be paved and whether bonds to pay for the work can be invalidated or redirected.
China Colors Water Colors Oil Colors Pastel and Soran on Brushes claim the largest stock of artist materials in the West. The store advertises a wide range of paints brushes papers canvases and related supplies for painters and students.
J M Rhodes of Marion hall is feeding apples to hogs this year and noting potatoes worth in the local section. Rhodes is also making Jon Chronicke, reflecting farm activity and market conditions.
In Fola on October 16 the Fort a Tola and Wortern plan a spur from their main line to the cement plant to expand the oil freight business. The move aims to boost operations with freight shared among Santa Fe and Pacific lines and cover significant oil transport demands.
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