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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
2
New York papers report that a survey of physicians finds nervous prostration insomnia rheumatism indigestion and related complaints curable. Except for two, doctors endorse Wells Wells Co. Burlington Vermont and Dr Edward Phelps's Paine's celery compound, with famous cures cited including Commodore Howell of Washington.
Havana residents report a petition to annex Cuba to the United States is being circulated among Cuban businessmen. A meeting is alleged to be arranged for Wednesday at noon, with speakers Severes Desvernine and Lasuza among others expected to address the crowd.
The St Louis American steamer, bound for New York, will sail from the steamship line on Saturday. London reports the vessel’s return voyage is under way with passengers awaiting departure.
The text describes a store in South Africa named Lawson of Villa offering a range from practical goods to exotic items. Located nine miles from the Dearest railway, about twenty Breauies from the nearest town, it serves local farmers within a thirty mile radius. The passage mentions a tavored with farmers, a Rowrehot share, and various unspecified products including medicines and curios.
A fragmented Sporting News report details Jeffries' conditioning for the anticipated heavyweight title bout with Jim Jeffries weighing about 225 pounds and plans to trim further. It notes Hartig Springs training, then San Francisco notes Oct. 12, with Rubin's camp listing trainers Armstromg and Fann, and outlines rival preparations and weight targets in the lead up to the match.
In Jefferson City on Monday a football game between the University of Missouri and Warrensburg Normal at College Price Park broke up before kickoff amid protests over player eligibility. About 2,000 spectators watched as both sides refused to yield on protests concerning Ferguson, Quigley, and other players. The university and Warrensburg managers argued over timing and compliance, leading to the game being called off after lengthy squabbling and a partial field turnout.
Nearly 1,000 students gathered to witness the Tigers game but were blocked as administrators and President Craighead could not permit the contest to proceed. The incident centered on Purep Soya ak ae and the normal authorities.
Ottawa, Oct 2. Ottawa eleven defeated the Kansas City Dentals 40 to 0 in a fast game. Tucker refused to enter after a rib injury, the Dentals were outplayed at every point, King and Baughman scored two long touchdowns each, the mercury 86 with players drenched, and the game ended with Ottawa on the 29 yard line.
In Lexington on Oct 22 Peter Stirling the chestnut gelding by Berrimore dam Media by Copper Medium trotted five miles earning 415,064 via three Futurity heats worth 57,300 and two Louisville prizes 31.75. He finished in 11 minutes 5% seconds, yielding about 1-329 per minute to owner Maher May Be Held. Hartford reports Maher may decline a $25,000 offer from King Edward of England to ride for Lorillard Stable under existing terms.
Today marks the preliminary matches for the Mississippi Valley Futurity with a $2 000 purse. A field of 148 dogs has arrived in Friend Nebraska for the event, and most did not run the course on Monday.
Police halted a 15 round boxing match in St Louis at the West End club last night as Dave Barry of Canada was overwhelmed in the fourth round by Mar on Duffy of Chicago. Barry showed clear domination by Duffy before the stoppage.
Washington Oct 22 The monthly statement from the commissioner of internal revenue reports total receipts for September 1961 at 21,004,447 a drop of 1,649,388 from September 1960. Revenues from Spirits rose to 9,402,007 while Tobacco fell to 4,350,007. Margarine also increased. Other categories show mixed changes and overall nine months show lower figures.
A Kansas City press release reveals Daniel Guggenheim says the Argentine refinery will be rebuilt on a larger scale with about 800 workers. The plan doubles capacity, uses labor saving tech, and locates the plant in Kansas City for optimal geography and permanent operation, with a favorable board action expected.
Arkansas City reports a sensation as Louis Schietinger, a famed spiritualist medium, is arrested for failing to pay city license fees after opening an office in a hotel and conducting seances. A traveling youth crowd accused the raps of being the doctor’s own movements, stirring debate among local spiritualists.
Hubert Hopkin, accused of stealing a team and harness from Peter Bodner two miles north of Barteston, Neb, was captured near Waterville, Kansas. Sherif Guthrie brought him to this county and turned him over to Waddington of Gage county, Neb. The prisoner consented to go without. The case follows a note about a young man named Tarah who planned to relocate near Waterville with his wife and depart for Oklahoma.
Wellington October 22 Acting Marshal Barnett enforced the compulsory school law picking up four boys kept from school by poverty. The school board supplied necessary books and the pupils were returned to classes.
Leavenworth, Oct 22 A postponed trial set for John Wilburn linked to the Milwood murder of Tara Hudson last winter drew a packed audience as county attorney Harry E. B. Michael failed to appear and Judge Gillpatrick moved remaining cases forward to next week. Revival talks in Wellington plan a November 10 opening with a 20,000 seat tabernacle and a 24 voice chorus led by Chas Alexander. In Holton plans begin to move Campbell University toward Baptist rejuvenation with hopes for stronger endowment and campus growth.
A Summer county farmer M Terhune is missing from his home north of Wellington. He left for Wichita with a wagon and horse and has not been seen since October. He is 66 years old and described as of medium height with gray hair. A search is underway by local authorities and neighbors.
Le Roy Kansas October 22 Thomas Crabtree died at his home aged 81 in Le Roy He came to Le Roy in 1856 with Richard Burr and John B Scott and lived there ever since In early Kansas days he was a trader among Indians and frontier towns.
Washington report notes the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite met in biennial session to mark the centennial since the Charleston founding in May 1801. Highlighted was Rep Richardson’s allocution on foreign jurisdiction rules requiring renunciation before joining the southern US body.
WN B Campbell discusses his court actions with Mrs Janet Stormont. He claims his involvement has been misrepresented and details a real estate transaction on Western Avenue and Pulimore involving Holiday estate shares valued at about 2400 dollars, now worth over 5000. He states he acted as agent for Mrs Stormont and faced a blocked claim of 1300 dollars with Marchanee National Bank.
In a sequence of legal actions, Mrs. Storment sues Campbell to set aside stock transfers and recover alleged fraud, while another suit seeks repayment of excessive commissions on Merchants Nations bank stock. The district court handled the first case, with a settlement later proposed based on the parties’ differing claims of investment and debts.
Fort Scott resident recounts Henry Bell’s vendetta after being jailed on a trumped up kidnapping charge while attempting to repatriate a footrace organizer. Bell confronted Missouri officers at Fort Beat, testing concealed weapon claims and exacting retribution through a sequence of “found” fines and a burst of gunfire before escaping.
Fragmentary text warns travelers about drinking water and health risks. The garbled note hints at hot weather, dehydration, and travel safety, urging caution and awareness of water sources while on the road.
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