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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
9
An old estate remedy claims to revive long life and cure many ailments. It advertises a free remedy for all who send name and address, praising a mysterious elixir and a universal cure that works for throat issues, skin conditions, piles, and general weakness.
A Sporting News report indicates the Milwaukee club will move to St Louis to strengthen the team. The shift, tied to expansion plans for the American League, aims to transfer the Brewers to Chicago and New York prospects, with key owner and executive discussions under way as presidents assess the deal.
Lawrence Kan Sept 16 A report on Kansas University football practice notes Captain McCook and new candidates training under coach supervision. Quigtey’s potential return from Quigtey may shape lineup as discussions of White from Washburn hint at possible moves.
Griffin and Jefyries sign to box Denver Ed Martin with plans for a tour. The bout schedule includes a feature bout with Salored man in tour rounds, date to be posted. Corbett and Parry Corbett connected to promotion as details emerge.
New York reports Kid McCoy has sailed for England on Sept 4 claiming to pursue boxing shows there. He aims to secure ring opportunities and may seek a bout with Jack O'Brien or Pennsylvanian contender Jock CF Brien, who has fallen from good standing recently.
Fragmented OCR text mentions bicycle race at New York on September 14 with unclear sponsor and entry details. It references bikes, riders, a sheet with hand marks and a Trendy meme, but key names, places, and outcomes are missing or garbled.
Fragmentary 19th century clipping notes Tedian Ball Players suffer rheumatic condition leaving Sockalex flat on recovery. Names and dates are garbled but reference to baseball figures and ongoing health struggle appear, with mention of basebal and a terse status update.
The passage profiles Gus Rubbin as a tireless workout fanatic and boxing hopeful, detailing his extreme routines and confidence in peak readiness for a title bid this fall. It also covers district sports news, Western League reorganizing talks, Milwaukee and Indianapolis shifts, and other league notes with several player moves and upcoming events.
The Norris and Rowe exhibition, claiming international scope after sixteen years of growth, announces a farewell tour in the United States. It features over 200 animal acts, a world exposition plan, and a September 45 city show under a large water-pront tent at Ninth and Stottey streets. A morning parade at 11 includes a free street carnival and Fairyland event for children. A concert by fifteen band members directed by S. Swearengen is also noted.
New York capitalists revive interest in local salt mines near Little Flyer. Captain Brisben and W B Poset plan to sink shafts and create a power house with four men at work. Drilling shows rich salt deposits near Jewell City and the project aims to develop valuable resources.
The Hutchinson Christian church convention adjourned after a day of business. Elected for the ensuing year: President Walter Chenault Fort Scott. Vice President FE Mallory Topeka. Secretary Mix Himslas Hendrton. Treasurer C A Frick The advisory board includes A G Priest Atehinon Wu Ireland and Milton Brown Topeka. Delegates include Mrs Libble F Taetes Topeka and alternate W C Payne Lawrence. Junior superintendents and district managers listed with multiple Kansas cities.
A severe rainstorm battered Atchison and much of northeastern region last night lasting over three hours. Strong winds accompanied the downpour causing damage and widespread traffic disruption reported by local officials. Authorities urge caution as showers continue to move through the area.
Arthur Langguth, president of the Michigan Presbyterian Publishing Co, is portrayed as a reliable Detroit businessman. In a personal interview he recounts severe back trouble, a minister’s wife recommending Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and a miraculous recovery that restored his appetite and strength, praising the pills as a universal remedy.
A late season storm drenched towns along the Neosho river with heavy rain estimated at two and a half inches. Strong winds and thunder accompanied the downpour, soaking fields and keeping residents indoors as the storm swept through the area.
United States Marshal Prescott of Topeka escorted William Martindale to face the federal bank irregularities case tied to the defunct First National Bank. Martindale posted $3,000 bond for appearance at the October federal court term. Topeka officials quickly provided sureties and he was released.
Major J W Bowlus father in law of Mayor Goodlander died Friday of heart disease. A Civil War veteran, he served in the Twenty fifth Ohio, rose to lieutenant colonel, and commanded during battle when the commanding officer fell. He settled here in 1864 and became prominent in public life.
Sept 18 reunion for Jewell county old settlers at Jewell City with J C Postlethwaite and J W Berry among organizers. Also notes on pensions granted in Washington and new fourth class postmasters including Reichart Heit in Mound and N Davis in Chickasaw, plus local school enrollment at 238 with 17 teachers and Leta Con Kelly as eleventh year teacher.
Fragmented dispatch describes rail connections to Tuton station St Louis and all points to Obie and Indiana. It mentions equipment changes including coaches chair cars Pullman and parlor sleepers and notes inquiries via agents CHAS D STYLES AG PA Kansas City. It also covers Mexfentr International railway company transfer plans to Speyer Co and bond details amid blurred OCR text.
A reader reports a prolonged medical ordeal spanning decades tied to a persistent condition described as an awful pile. The note references ongoing pain and treatment struggles, seeking clarity on cause and care options.
Flexible round trips from Topeka at 46 with direct return options and a November 16 deadline. Tour visits Indisa Pushlon, Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, San Joaquin Valley, Los Angeles. Santa Fe advertises comfort and superb service on the California Limited with a tourist car excursion catalog.
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