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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1901

Page

2

Somers Aggregation A High Salaried American League Venture

In the early stages of exhibition plans Somers aggregation is described as a high salaried outfit. About 34 000 dollars is noted for fourteen players with heavy Philadelphia and Boston links. The piece discusses venue talks with the University of Virginia and University of Pennsylvania, league rule chatter, and expected practice for Haltinsnee to open the American season.

Charlotte Esac Hoteare Coutu University of Virginia Arthur Trwitts University of Pennsylvants Drwie Peno-sylvania Aml Irwin Atd Boston Collins Baminie Sonneans Ieague Bomer Fworteen Jengua Stue Poe Embuars Milwackes Daltmore Pilladelphis Comiskey

London Cup Handicap At Alexandra Park Won By Gallaics Boy

In a field of twelve for the Long Goo cup handicap at Alexandra Park one mile race, Gallaics Boy led at the finish with Sailor Boy second and Cleza Atle third. Danny Maher rode the Brown gelding B Boimet to victory amid a 200 sovereign prize.

London Agri Alesandra Park Spencer Gallaics Boy IL Sailor Boy Bliss Guies Cleza Atle Segainet Sach Rennnes Lyeshead Fa Bared

Big Prices for Jockeys Highlight Racing Bounties

The article notes Burse and Bollman set to earn at least 625000 apiece this season while top riders like Apel and Burrs are praised as leading figures in American turf. It mentions jockeys such as Whiteey and Chey, with race fees around 313000 and season earnings near 25060-. it describes gear, style, and advancement among riders amid a competitive ranching context.

Burse Bollman Thomas Burrs Henfecke America Tmowt Shizus Rulinue Frarke Mullwren Richard Winnie Sloan Fllte Beck Eingland Amt

McGovern Team Launches Summer Tour in New York

A garbled report outlines McGovern led group planning a June start in New York with dates and personnel named. Includes mentions of Darby, Harria, Matha, Dougherty and Joe, with plans to travel east then return to finish the summer season.

New York McGovern Oecar Gara Brancisco Tis Kennedy Gthns Tom Echs MA Darby Sam Harria Charney Matha Danny Dougherty Joe MicGovren Hass Aline

Pittsburg Coal King Eyes Derby Colt From Louisville

Brown, Pittsburg coal magnate, bought Garry Hermann from Head Smith of Chicago for 32 thousand. Hermann tested this morning. expectations high yet show need for improvement. Several notable juveniles and workouts described, with times and markers, including Slaughter and other runners.

Pittsburg Coal King Louisville Brown Pittsbirs Coal King Garry Mermann Rd Head Tite Madden Approval Quan Lanceman Gor Oeks Markden J. McCafferty Himtine Ita Tucker Fenry Young Pretoria Ald Lily OBI Ats Asteinan Billy W

Cue Experts To Meet For Scratch Game 400-Point Match

New York officials announce a 400 point scratch game with a $500 purse. Players Ora C Morningstar Tom Gallagher Edward Metanghia signaled readiness to compete. Proposals from Prodames of Boston and George Sutton of Chicago pending. event to be held at Maurice Daly's wood table backdrop.

New York Billiant Elrehis Dar Pieyed Ora C. Morningstar Tom Gallagher Edward Metanghia Ayes Prodames Boston George Sutton Chicago Maurice Daly Wood

Normal base ball team schedules tough year start

The normal base ball team opens with Washburn at Topeka on April 13 and Ottawa University on April 19, with games set through May 21. Manager Durham is confident of a strong finish, but weather and incomplete contracts affect the schedule to include Manhattan Kansas and Lincoln Nebraska series.

Wisisy Waughburn Emporia Topeka Washbury Cottese Durham Tee Kanes Pless Erem Wistel Ite Washburn College Ottawaite Fonmirle Mecourt University Kimporta Wash‘bure College Empiria Sane Oso University Otimawa Dalvershiy Columbia Bay B. Sitenaurt Elite Normal Warrensburg Kansas

Rivalry dampens as team faces home stand

The Flat university and caliere long considered rivals of poem tas, struggle to form a schedule with a home game Lacking dates, hopes center on a £10 incentive for Emporia while a lineup including Leight ton Fisher Culp De Pateeoet, James, Envsh and Eld shapes the spring roster with veteran football ties. Major events loom as the Kan jimke Sportsmen's Association plans a big tournament in Leavenworth with 100 shooters expected and a clay center coursing meet scheduled in Clay Center with entrants from several states. Ottawa University opens baseball season in Ottawa with a promising lineup led by Charles Chambers and Everhart as Hie weep hopefuls.

University Caliere A4 University Emporia Uneup Leigtton Fisher C. Culp de. Pateeoet E.james Envsh Eld Tietes Caterelas Ana Leavenworth Kas Kanjimke Sportsmen's Associarion Leute Richardt Atelmak National Hotel Apel Yalenamenta

Indians Win at Basket Ball in Kanwar City

In Kanwar City Missouri on April 8 the Haskell Institute at Lawrence defeated the Kansas City Athletic Club at the Royal Club. The Indians claimed a second win of the season with a decisive road victory over the Blue Diamonds.

Kanwar City Haskell Institute Lawrence Kansas City Athletic Club Royal Club Blue Diemonds

McCoy Maher Bout Called Off After O'Rourke Conflict

Reports say As'cCoy Maher was set to face Maher in New York with tentative plans for a April 2 bout at Lowinville, but O'Rourke could not meet McCoy triggering the cancellation. The club aims to avoid a draw and postpone the match to a later date while a reward is offered for information on poisoning dogs and fining those responsible.

cCoy-Maher New York Apell Peter Maher Rill Ila McCoy Trish Tom O'Rourke Lowinville O'Rourke Maher

Carters Mey Shed Their Coats In Office Uniform Change

Washington April An outline of proposed permission to letter carriers to wear dress uniforms on rounds is expected this year by the postmaster general to ease comfort during warmer weather. The plan calls for optional gay blouse and black tie with a color trimmings, and a corresponding postmark on uniforms. In Sharon Pennsylvania United States Hive corp reportedly bought the Prnnie Piast furnace in West Middlerex from BA Wheeler and Lloyd Reed. The facility will be put to use promptly for plant work. The Morgan s nditate in miso nego. The best for your mouth Churchill Havana Cigar.

Carters Mey Washington Sharon United States Hive Corporation Iuies West Middierex Wheeler Lloyd Reed Era Tom Encare

Farm Hand and Woman Under Arrest in Kansas Theft Case

A farm hand of eighteen and a thirty three year old woman are jailed after a Benton County sheriff hauled them from Benton to Ti Dorado. The girl's father accuses Moscy of disappearing with gold pieces and a roll of bills, claiming thirteen twenty dollar coins and other money were taken. Braley and Miss Duross are said to be eager to wed as authorities await the girl’s father’s arrival from Benton to press charges.

Ti Dorado Ken Harry Braicy Miles Mary Duross Benton Turnee Aline Duroas Innes Dattoes Murdock Township Braley Fa Mise Durasy Anysabe Mr. Turce Mies Durome Mee Tye Nileashue Braley Mins Duross Mr. Duross Leavenworth Kes Lansing Chatee Ellet el Dorado

Nation speaker at Lawrence stirs crowd with civic vows

Mrs Nation urged law reform and universal suffrage during a Lawrence stop. She criticized temperance critics and urged women to vote in the forthcoming presidential election, framing the talk as a call to civic action and moral duty. The event drew a sizable audience at a local church and spotlighted her campaign efforts.

Irs Nation Tnt Jeriuon Bou KATO Viltaciane Les Tinitarians Nerestek Lawrence

Jury Deliberations Highlight Weak Evidence in Acquittal Case

Fragmented notes describe trial proceedings with references to Sally Ikon and Henry Stevens under a temperance law. The jurors faced questions about the strength of evidence and potential directions given to witnesses, with emphasis on the verdict outcome and courtroom confusion.

Sally Ikon Henry Stevens Hurrell Selina Laure Stevens

Unscrutable fragment hints at court testimony and laws

Fragmentary OCR text references Marshal Williams and a legal context with mentions of prima facie and Hurrell law. Names and details are blurred, but the snippet suggests a courtroom setting discussing the strength of evidence and a cave Sie or similar term, with no clear outcome or full names.

Williams

Methodists at Ellsworth Close Northwest Conference Likely Tonight

The Northwest Kansas Methodist Conference in Ellsworth has met all week with Bishop Walden presiding. He will read appointments for the next year as the conference nears adjournment. Bethany Hospital care was reported as supervised by S. E Betts, with Rev. Julius Dara among speakers. An educational anniversary received a sermon from Dr. C. B. Spencer of Kansas City.

Northwest Ellsworth Kas Kansas Enlsenpal A Walden Walden Bethany Hospital S. E Betts Julius. Dara J. B. Bet de. C. B. Spencer Kansas City

Telegraph Firm Sued Over Misread Message

Local families near Philadelphia sought damages after a telegraph error sent a false notice of their father’s death. The case follows a string of regional stories from Atchison to Leavenworth and nearby towns, detailing civic and transport events and a tragic suicide in La Cygne.

Atchison Avril &Wrank George MacPhilimy Philadelphia Pentiagiventa Aiould Laena Telegraph Company

Catarrh a Constitutional Affection Recalled by Swift Specific

A testimonial recalls a long battle with catarrh and deafness in one ear, claiming relief after trying various washes powders and salves. The author credits a blood disease diagnosis and the Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia, offering a book and promising cures.

Yar Case Lars Swift Specific Co Atlanta, GA

Cause of big beast blamed on ay

Local report cites Ay Hewan as the primary suspect in the bizarre animal incident. Authorities say the creature’s origin remains unclear while residents describe sightings near the river. Police urge calm and note no injuries reported.

Wreck at Belt Line Crossing Killing and Injuries

Kansas City reports a freight train derailment near Belt Line crossing at ee street and Lydia avenue. Several crew members were injured or killed as cars piled and flames spread while engineers and laborers attempted rescue. Prime and Defever survived by leaping from the third car as others were trapped.

Kansas City Ee Street Lydia Avenue Willam Prime East Hirth Street Saga Bateman Foreman Eichine Drew C. N. Burns Edward O'Leary KR Manning Hagines James Hi Ond Wireman Peters Kaneeha Junction Rann City Kenosha Junction Hannibal Sandy Bite Wera Prime Defever

Enlist Filipinos For Naval Service Nucleus Formed

A dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Long has ordered Rear Admiral Crownshield to enlist 50 Filipinos for service aboard the former Spanish galleons and ships of the Asiatic station. The move aims to establish a native-led service corps to benefit the Philippines and strengthen American influence. The plan includes a training line and local recruitment to support interisland commerce.

New York Washington Secretary of the Navy Long Aduiitki Temes Aslaio Station Iim Philippines Beard Ad- Tafral Crovalhshield Ohiet Bureau of Savigation Tellevie Bealdes Frye Remay United States Gottman Iis

Reisner Made Captain in Topeka Army Unit

Frank Keloner son of Henry Releyer has become an officer in the Balgation Army and transferred to Kansas City. A Topeka University graduate, he returns to Topeka in a few weeks. Captain Reisner joined the Subdivision Army five years ago and now heads a Kansas City institution. The Commercial Club canvass aims to secure support from local firms for Topeka’s development and growth.

Topeka Frank Keloner Henry Releyer Han Balgation Kansas City Taker University Fr Topeke Treiaaver Tepried Rebsoer Subeation Commercial Club Petey D. Skinner LT Fi

Duluth Talks Steel Deal Involving United States Steel

In Duluth Minnesota Avro The Laks E penor Steel corporation negotiates with United States Steel to discuss a potential partnership or investment within the steel industry.

Jolossus Duluth Minn Avro Laks Epenor Steel Corporation United States Steel Corporation

Fragmented tale of suffering and medical relief relief

A damaged fragment describes years of pain and kidney distress with references to medical treatment and relief. The text mentions a 212 West Street address and mentions efforts to eradicate suffering, with vague accounts of attacks, pain, and later relief. The overall sense is a personal plea for cure and support amid ongoing health issues.

Toeken Eddurerpest West Street Baye Dave Snow

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