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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1901

Page

2

Kentucky Derby Preview at Churchill Downs Monday

The Kentucky Derby is advertised for Churchill Downs on Monday April 2 with a $6,000 prize. Garry Hermann is favored to win, while Challers and others stir up competition for Pittsburg Colt as contenders.

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U Defeats Tigers in Critical Basketball Moment

A scrambled game recap notes U facing the Tigers with key plays turning the tide. Owstey and peers connect on a triple to lead, while the Mingled squad makes a late push as the crowd reacts to a decisive plate score and standout passing.

Baseball news and scores from April games across cities

Amateur and professional baseball notes from April reports include pitchers like Voeth and Jeffries, drafts and signings such as Seymour with McGraw, and game summaries from Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and Omaha. Contested events feature standout shots, broadcasts, and player movements across teams and venues.

Nashville Races Follow Confusing Local Report

A garbled Nashville racing note from Xeveville Tenn. describes winners and near misses, mentioning Jim Clark, Taverite, and a Scots-nounding name amid unclear details. The New York segment notes Golden Saver, Pistott, and other runners with scattered results and a late surge.

Xeveville Jim Clark Furie New York York Galden Saver Pistott Mali

Newport Races and Baseball Season Notes

A fragmentary sports note mentions Newport races acting out six wine uppiders with St Louis defeating Pittsburg 10 to 4. Rahe Waddie allowed three hits. There is a reference to baseball season and Al Mani returning to play, with several garbled words indicating errors and preparation for the upcoming schedule.

Jayhawkers Go 2 Tiawen Owstey Hull Oreste Pee Mary Wets St Louis Pittsburg Bt Louis Waddie Tevin

Turbulent Baseball Gossip From Sprinting to Slumps

A rough collage reports on players and teams: McGtanby’s Teo, Weters in line for advantage, Wiltze underwhelming for Syrmoise, Morgan Murphy’s uncertain move to Polities, Barclay scouting college Halfback roots, Comiskey settling contract quirks, Perrot’s left handed sprint to Senators, O’Brien Everett and Deagan pushing him home, Warley Parker eyeing Louinvilles, Sheckard’s Philadelphia crowd, Werhins signed by Louisville, Bulley getting a Boston trial, and a rising Western Association strength as rosters take shape.

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Tewkesbury Will Pay Debts Says New York Dispatch

A New York dispatch reports Lewis G. Tewkesbury the youke broker who fled New York owing many bills is prepared to pay all claims in full. Lawyer Oppeinhelm says Tewkesbury invited him to the City of Mexico promising to settle $14,000 balances and that he will settle debts in full. The story traces Tewkesbury’s fortunes from affluent banker to flight and exile amid Mexican contracts and later Central American plans, with references to residences and connections, including Robert J. and John R. Gentry.

New York St Louis Post-Dispatch Lewis G. Tewkesbury Darwin G. Tewkesbury Tewkesbury Astors Eas Mexas Phils New Yorke Rowel Johnson Berson Oppinhelm Sr. Obpennaims Mexico Mr. Thekebury Louis Thorne Erstwhite Millonaire City of Johnson Astoniain Boston Philadeihla WinDntree Robert J John R Gentry

Clay County to lay cornerstone for new Morris court house

Clay Center April 21 Clay county laid the cornerstone for a 340000 stone court house. The public ceremony drew a big crowd with a grand street parade and a commercial club banquet. The building will be Mantettan red stone in Romanesque style with three entrance plan and a central corridor. The structure includes a 115 foot dome, electric power, fireproof vaults, and space for the probate judge and county officers. Construction started last fall, paused for weather, and is expected ready for occupancy by November.

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Class of 1901 Opposes Removal of Professor Chrisman

Kansas State normal school seniors express disapproval of the board of regents move to dismiss Dr Oscar Chrisman. They publish a formal resolution praising his liberal ideas and teaching while acknowledging his influence on both teachers and the life of the child. The document, signed by Albert Mulliken and Nettie Foster, calls for publication and record placement.

State Normal Emporis Apel Kansas State ‘Normal School Lmwell Board of Regent Mkcharyine Oscar Chrisman Chrisman Kansas State Normal School Prince Insecta Bett Christman Albert Mulliken Nettie Foster

Farm Hand Found Dead in Nes City Kansas

Nes City Kansas April 24 a farm hand was found dead with unknown cause. The victim named Will Ken faced Matthews Kennedy a noted individual with ties to local groups was reported to be of Asian descent aged years. He had no known relatives in the area and the death details remain unclear.

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Excursion to Enaneas City April 20 by Reedalt special

The Reedalt special train runs from Fine' Island depot at 8:30 a m to Kansas City on Friday April 20 to celebrate the Odd Fellows anniversary. Return from Kansas City is slated for 12 30 p m with round trip fare announced. The event includes Rock Island cooperation and a spring tonic river flood note.

Enaneas City Odd

Excursions to Kan City by Santa Fe Route

Tickets on sale gate April 25 for a two day excursion to Kansas City with return April 27. Santa Fe operates six trains daily in this direction at a fare of two dollars, celebrating a notable Pellows event.

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March Weather Normal in Kansas Report

The climate and crop service details March in Kansas with warm and cold waves. Mean temperature near normal overall, windy month with statewide wind movement around 10,000 miles and highs from 36 to 60 mph. Precipitation near normal but uneven, snow in western areas, and early fruit buds near bloom in late March.

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Excursions to Kan City by Rock Island Route

Public notice offers a round trip fare of 2.00 with return on selected dates. The advertisement mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine and its claimed health benefits amid a general travel solicitation.

Rock Island

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