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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1901

Page

2

Live Bird Tournament Opens at Interstate Park

The Interstate Association hosts its ninth live bird trapshooting tourney at Interstate Park Queena Long Island beginning today and running all week. The Grand American Handicap offers $1,500 to the winner, with about $8,000 total prize pool to be distributed among top finishers. Nearly 200 to 240 shooters from the United States and Canada are entered, with strong entries from across the country and several post entries expected.

New York Interstate Association Uvebirds Interstate Park Queena Long Island Areeigh Suns Staninge United States Canada Utica

Long to be captain veteran Chicagoan leads the Bostos team

A veteran Chicagoan is chosen to lead the Bostos national team with plans to prove his capability in the eleventh year on the squad. The Howton Americans create a brace of men as they brace for the season. Dineen arrived and rapid friendships form as the town eyes hopeful sports figures amid quiet anticipation. Three checks of $500 each plus a 22 percent cash contribution are noted in the financial details.

Bostos Howton Americans Nalan Sports Club Chicago Houlpo Daveyan Lamia Dineen Vanway Seelek Fis Nekréwiedeed

Boston Lands Waddell in Big Pitcher Swap

Boston strengthens its rotation by acquiring pitcher Waddell from Pittsburg after protracted talks with Dreyfus. The deal fills a left hander gap as Boston boasts Nichols Dineen and Ail and eyes more stability in the mound.

Erratio Twirler Pittsburg Boston Porris Fares Dreyfis Heston Meadla Boston League Nichols Dineen Barnard University Aia Fern Bir Billings

Sharkey in Alaska Alleged Offer of 10000 Dollars

A garbled clipping claims an alleged offer of ten thousand dollars connected to Sharkey in Alaska. Details are unclear with names and places partially readable and dates fragmentary. The item appears to be a brief society or rumor note with limited verifiable facts.

Unclear telegram note on solicitation and training funds

Fragmentary telegram discusses a request for 1000 dollars for participation and training costs. Mentions Frank Slavin in Dawson and a plan to start a command or order at once. References a potential outcome or instrument termed the Klordiler and Yokou in uncertain context.

Ty Hale Promutera

Port land Barry Mill Fight Reported In Ring Chaos

A boxing bout between Floto and Barry deteriorates as police intervene to separate fighters when the Portland camp fears a larger clash. The match stays competitive through the sixth round with Barry pressing a flurry of rights. An old eye wound opens and bleeds as Parker and Terry surge late, leaving the contest unclear.

Eheim Barry Mr Portland Deve Pardan Dave Terry

Off for hot springs Comiskey’s spring outing

Chicago April 1 Crable Comiskey white stocking club with Clark stirred for a Saturday practice noon. The men listed include Jack Vit Billy Sullivan Joe Suatan Roy Patterson Clark Grick Tack Hatel Reeve Denner Jim Calais Lafell Hurogan Drain Hap Jonet Mines McParkend Bettina AML. The exhibition turns over to some local club activities with Bay Sullivan and Bratts to appear at second. Jack Sullivan to have two whirl at first.

Comiskey Chicago Crable Comiskey White Clark Hurogan Amcure Drain Hap Jonet Mines Bettina

Dexter May Not Flay Hart's Utility Mas In West Baden

Fragments recount Dexter's prolonged stay and mood changes amidst a chaotic baseball news page. Mentions Kentucky, Columbus and Louisville tied to spring schedules, Donahue buying into a team, and various players traveling, signing, or awaiting tests. Overall tone mirrors early 20th century league chatter with team names and dates sparse.

Hart West Baden Ind Charles Dexter Wim Dexter Ftebel Kentucky Eva Ville Lal

Twentieth Century Jubilee in Wichita marks 100th Supreme Council anniversary

Wichita hosts April celebration of the Scottish Rite centennial honoring the founding of the Supreme Council of America in 1820. An eight member executive committee coordinates events with high dignitaries from across the nation and even international attendees. The program includes a deluxe edition of the jubilee booklet, ornate artwork, and a multi-page color illustrated guide detailing the rites, ceremonies, and the lodge’s expansive history in Masonry.

Wichita Scottish Rite America Supreme Counncil of America Cies Henry Waltenstan Pred H. Stuckey J. Giles Smith John J. Powell Charles G. Cohn G. Fitch George L. Pratt O. H. Bentley Wous Diaix Mexico Ate Inaary Howe ButicheGt Supreme Couch Jurisdic Thes Latentior Eee Ny el Aan Temmesser Irederick Webber Peraus Italy Supreme Cituneil West Denver Omaha Tiemiios SS Loule Little Roth Galveston Pure Brott Satine Raneas Chy Hasie

Men Who Will Sail The Defender For America Cup

Crew engaged to fight the battle with English tars for America's Cup. Names include Rhodes, Stowell, and Edward Neleas among the seasoned sailors from Long Island and Portland.

Thomas Liptos Lyndy Rene Bitters Cocainie Pice Lorz Tland'e Shores Rhodes Toate Clee Stowell Edward Neleas

Four Pioneer Citizens Share Oldest Resident History

Four pioneer citizens, including J Bion and Robt Shipley, arrived in 178 Shure years ago. Heatly is the current Maryeville postmaster and a longtime county official Magill once held many county roles from treasurer onward. The group is noted for remarkable health and attends the annual old folks dance each year.

Bion Robt Shipley Maryeville Magill Dow

Old Soldiers Rally After City Attorney Nomination Clash

A heated Republican convention declined an old soldier candidate for city attorney prompting Democrats to nominate him. At a campfire gathering many veterans praised the move and pledged support, signaling cross party backing amid the political stir.

Gweing Muabeer

Pioneer Priest Defauns Dies After Long Kansas Mission

Rev Father Defauns, a pioneer priest who came to Kansas in territorial days, served two mission circuits and led the Gathenial parish in Leavenworth for fifteen years. He preceded Bishop Cunningham and established the Catholic seminary in Topeka.

Father Defauns New Mexico Kansas Territorial Leavenworth Cunningham Father Delaune Topeka

Honored Luzon Soldiers At Clay Center Ceremony

In Clay Center, April, members of the Twentieth Kansas volunteers were awarded badges by GA. H. Saturday afternoon at the Bankers opera house. W. EL Smith spoke, Effie Londer pinned the badges, and sergeants Albert Brockway, Char en Pratt, and Albert Ternllinser were named among the recipients, with others honored in the ceremony.

Clay Center Kaa Kansas Volunteers GA. H Bankers Opera House W. EL Smith Kas Effie Londer Albert Brockway Cor Charen Pratt Albert Ternllinser

Salina Forecaster Predicts Large Corn Crop Prospects

Salina Kansas forecaster relieves farmers’ worries about a big corn harvest. Kaneas farmers, including Apiel L-Thomas Atley of Culver, claim he has forecast the outcome for twenty years and has never failed. This year’s prospects look favorable for a large yield if farmers give grain proper attention.

Salina Kaneas Kas Apiel L Thomas Atley

Home for Emporia Elks Lodge Opens with 90 Members

Emparia April 1 The Hetirlent Protective Order of Elks recently organized here and elected officers for the year. Dr T F Foncannon, W W Wells, J M Minrow, Samuel Dr Biddle named to lead. Hall to be used for meetings and furnishing expenses. Also notes a railway crash near Wichita with injuries and a list of several local names and sums.

New Lodge Emparin Hetir

Burgoon Ottawi Alexander Bate and Others Named for Roles

Fragmented report lists Burgoon Ottawi Alexander Bate and several candidates for treasurer and various positions. It notes Maury EK. Cale presented for department of the WW for treasurer at annual meeting in May and Jr election details amid other community mentions. It references forger found, law enforcement notes, a death and a widow, and local social content.

WR Atohisen Apri Maury EK Cale Department of the Olive Atohisen Misty

Mail Box Robbers In Federal Hearing

An exchange among defendants Orne Agri Prentice Tierapt and Bratt includes Warr and Warr accused of robbing United States mail boxes. Proceedings before a United States Commissioner in Cincinnati concern preliminary hearings. suspects are to be taken to a central jail for further action. A witness testified about a forged draft and connections to a conspirator identified as Goléanith, with ties to local treaty matters.

Orne Agri Prentice Tierapt & Bratt Eeverad Warr United States Avery Clare United Ctoctuna Ter Hiller Grant Goléanith Tiler Bedie

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