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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
9
A belabored pitch promotes Dr Shoop s Restorative with a money back offer. The ad promises cure for weak nerves and internal organ support via a six bottle supply at five fifty if successful, else the druggist paid. The speaker asserts widespread success and urges readers to send a penny for a postal card order.
The weekly Dun and Co review notes ongoing tightness in iron and steel, with coke shortages and high premiums for prompt delivery. Rail supply, structural steel, and tin plate production face constraints, while demand for textiles and hardware remains mixed and retail activity weakens in places due to weather and crop cycles.
Helena Montana resident F Scott Donnélly reports a cure with Mekle Cure for rhone cetiam after using iysametraes on Pelptess. The advertisement touts miracles, promises rapid relief within six hours and cites testimonials from Geo W Stonefield and Cornwell Cunn about Burdock Blood Bitters curing severe gencris mew.
In Memphis two pacers Sir Albert S and Prince Alert with near two minute records race for $10,000 over a half mile in one heat. J B Smathers and Mart De Murst back Prince Alert while Milton Sanders backs Sir Albert S. decision set for Monday afternoon in Memphis.
Memphis Tennessee October 2 Dan Patch the famous pacer driven by McHenry failed to lower the work's mark of 1:00 flat at the Trotting Park Friday afternoon. The champion led early then tired, finishing around 2:01 as track conditions on the back stretch were criticized. Dan Patch may try again next week. Hamiton won the De Soto stake with fast time, and Walnut Mall excelled in two-year-old trots as Gayors Chase and Whinnet Hall raced in heats.
George Tebeau manager and owner of the Leale Baseball club is tied to efforts to calm a dispute involving Milwaukee club figures Quinn and Havenor. Reported to have arrived Saturday, Tebeau has been missing for over a week, seeking new material for next season. Havenor favors a confrontational approach toward the Western league, while Quinn supports Tebeau’s plans, with possible territory changes on the table.
Boston on October 2 reports Collins of the Boston Americans dismisses retirement talk after an injured leg story. He notes the club will sign strong players for 1908, mentions New York may get an American League club, asserts he won’t leave Boston, and that the team profited this season with plans for higher salaries next year. Racing at Morris Park on October 23 benefited the New York Press Club. DeRosakie won Fort Schuyler setting, with six finalists in a spirited finish.
A fifty year old popular stomach tonic is advertised as reliable for loss of appetite insomnia indigestion dyspepsia malaria fever and ague. The ad urges readers to try a bottle to be convinced of its effectiveness.
Cochran ridden by DeRestke surged to a three quarter length victory over G Whit tier with Wedpath close behind. Favorite Wedpath finished third as the Drake stable horse Ala fin captured the fourth race, earning an advance of 1500 over its entered price.
The News reports criticism from former players that Amos Alonzo Stagg pushed football and baseball squads beyond endurance. They say scrimmages daily, long practice hours, and late signal drills drained players and led to poor condition and defeats. Illinois fans fear overtraining harms the Maroon teams this season.
Chicago notes report St Cuthbert broke the furlong record at Worth in 1 02 1 3 with a late surge, Minor second, Federal third as Latonia opens today with top riders James Buchanan guiding St Cuthbert and weather favorable for fast times. Latonia meet runs 26 days with famed jockeys and managers ensuring strong competition. McAleer plans exhibition games for the St Louis team after spring practice to stay in shape.
Hutchinson Kansas October 25 The All American and the All National baseball game drew about 200 spectators who saw a 7 to 6 Nationals win. The contest was full of errors and Ike asked for his money back by some attendees.
At St Louis fair grounds on October 1 Lady Strathmore established a new mile and a fraction mark of 102 percent, lowering Assignee’s record by one second. Ed L. and Bengal were among the betting favorites as the race unfolded.
A woman from Atchison arrives by Missouri Pacific train in Leavenworth and reports two men are following her to kill her. Police escort her to the 7:15 train to Oak Mills, where one follower boards, carrying a ticket. She claims relatives of a wealthy Atchison friend had her sent to an asylum to seize property, and she reports the danger to authorities. The incident echoes a broader case as she seeks safety for herself and her husband is alerted in Atchison. Winfield—Gas well contract awarded to H Reges & Co to drill a 600,000 cubic foot per day well for 10000 if successful. otherwise city pays nothing.
John Dice a prominent Neosho Falls citizen, Odd Fellow and Mason, disappeared after stepping out in night clothes Thursday night to check noise at the chicken house. Aged about 30, of medium height with a full beard, he was described as morose of late and the bone crank of Neosho. Authorities and friends fear foul play or self harm.
Fire in Lawrence Kansas on October 25 damaged the wages allot here eatery inside a mill owned by Congressman J. D. Bowersock. Loss is reported as covered by insurance.
In Washington on October 21 the secretary of the treasury accepted the site owned by P. H. Hamlin at the northwest corner of Winthrop and New Hampshire streets for a public building in Lawrence.
Report notes bank clearings for the week ended October 2 in principal cities. The Bradatrent compilation lists gains or declines versus the same week last year, with percentages indicating increases or decreases. The data covers New York and other leading centers, highlighting overall positive movement in most markets.
New York city police traced Abel sixteen year old girl missing since October 12 from Jersey City home. She was found with Werner Burns at Warren Finest and arrested by Rodgers. The incident involves her marriage and the alleged conduct of her husband.
At the police station a marriage certificate was produced for Maud Burne married by Rev. D. T. Warren of St. Ny The girl's parents were notified and were surprised by the union.
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