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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented text recalls an odd claim linking alleged methods to purge foreign devils with a product from Aver's Zy J. Avex Company of Presa Castas Lowell Mam Ayo's Hair Vigor, presenting a dubious historical note on xenophobia and patent remedies.
Fragmentary 19th century text claims a Chippewa wife of a chief, described as a sorceress, forecasts Bryan's win with references to New York, electoral votes, and party odds. The garbled prose asserts a Democratic majority in the next case and Republican gains elsewhere, with unclear names and dates.
The Imperial Clothiers proceed with plans for a four story expansion on West Seventh Street from Kansas Avenue. The project includes offices on the second and third floors and a grand hall on the ground level. The cost nears $19,000 with a design featuring a vertical tower and security lodge rooms.
The Elk County Republicans schedule an all day picnic with How Bain Bristow as principal speaker. The rally starts at 10 o clock a m and ends at 10 p m. Central committees will serve free coffee and a basket dinner.
In Chicago on Saturday Jimmy Micheel edged Eddie McDuffee by a lap in their 15 mile motor paced race at the Coliseum. Micheel maintained a late surge, gaining a full lap by the ninth, then extended the advantage to finish ahead. Johnny Nelson attempted to beat Micheel's record but fell short as Leander and Wheat paced the five mile match race.
The Olathe deaf mutes battled Topeka High in a Saturday game, showing grit despite a 45 point loss. Spectators saw spirited defense, quick gains, and steady morale from the deaf students as they withstood repeated scrimmage and heavy interference from Topeka.
Spectators noted unusual features in the game as Topeka and Olathe clashed. Quarterback Stewart explained signals are understood by all players and demonstrated a playful gesture. Furton and end Burson with Ressink formed standout trio in a hard fought effort, while coach and players praised teamwork and warned against individual glory.
Corbett veteran McCoy faces a shift as late opponent hints he will enter business in British Africa. London scenes discuss renovations and a possible return to boxing politics, with tensions over control of media and the sport.
The Gazette reports Washburn University football will not travel to Colorado Springs for the planned game on Wednesday October 3. The article notes uncertainties about matchups with local colleges and references recent defeats and scheduling issues affecting the teams involved.
James J. Corbett declares he will meet champion Jeffries under Corbett’s own conditions wagering a winner take all purse. The Paris bicycle meet reports a walkover after MacFarland balked at the sodden track. Kansas game notes recount a football clash where the University of Kansas beat the Normal School after a late drive.
A patient from Noumea Street, New York, reports years of stomach distress and dyspepsia eased after using a claimed patent remedy. The testimonial asserts complete relief from pain and digestive issues, crediting the product for restoring appetite and regularity after a short period of use.
In a rough afternoon game at an unnamed site the Missouri Tigers fell 18 to 12 as the Medics outplayed them with sharper ball handling and faster breaks. Key periods featured persistent Medics pressure and decisive finishes, while Missouri struggled to convert drives and defend late downs.
A citizens concert tomorrow evening will present eleven numbers performed by Topeka's crack band with local vocalists. The program includes March titles, Queen of the Antilles, Sunny Tennessee, Does He Love Me, and other pieces. A Munich theater scandal follows a production where a performer was accused of inappropriate kissing, prompting legal action under Bavarian law.
Leavenworth Kansas October 22 Judge W C Hook holds Confederate bills lack enough similarity to genuine money to convict Willem L Schrag of passing counterfeit cash. Indictment upheld with trial moved but later dismissed for that count while John Pierson pleaded guilty and received one year in the federal penitentiary. similar cases noted in Kansas City.
Saline October 22 At the Pacific Express company annual sale more than 800 packages from western states were auctioned. A wooden box bid on by a woman yielded a gallon of whisky. The cases held liquor shipped under prohibition and latent medicines.
A revival movement begins on North Main Street in Pratt led by Mrs Woodsworth. Converts reportedly enter trances similar to Hiesteriam, causing concern among residents about potential trouble.
Fragmented local items report a druggist robbed of about 16 dollars near Oct, city mentions streetcars, a Peabody line, and Wardens at Logan. Other items touch on Republican fusion efforts, a denial by W D Vincent, and a prairie town alert as a man suffers a paralytic attack after an evening outing.
The campaign ended in Buffalo with two large meetings at Broadway Market and Convention Hall. Mr Bryan addressed crowds across several towns including Clothing Bath Cestedun Livonia Avon Spencerport and Ithaca shouting about his policy. A huge audience at Buffalo Tower Park cheered as he urged voters to decide soon.
A fragmented clipping cites varied items including a Colorado Springs note, Topeka fares of 210, and references to Denver. Mentions a throat issue and a Dr Thomas Belectrie Ol in a garbled OCR line. No clear single news event emerges from the readable text.
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