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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
2
Report from Purle states Tod Fiban will begin an automobile factory near Sloan with Fournier in charge. The piece praises French engineers and hints at a major industry expansion, signaling a new era for U.S. auto production and modern sport-linked industry.
Ten thousand spectators watched a baseball exhibition between Chester and Pitts Athletic club teams at City Park. Wentz and Rodgers excelled for Pittsburg while Chester defended with sharp fielding and strong throwing, marking an energized start to the eastern season.
Newport after a proposed summer automobile race league in Gewan Avenue drew strong town interest. Councils debated permission steps as Vander to Fed Rusher and White Ghost were named for possible future races. Votes split three to two with Ward pushing for maximum innovation and aldermen cautious on street safety.
An unclear report details Shaffer backing out and mixed remarks about a 5K race in a national swimming context, with references to Champion, Facey, and a large attendance. It also covers horse racing results, including Hacklett and Destitute, plus Chicago baseball batting notes and player stats from the week.
Incomplete text shows garbled phrases about values for the week and numbers like 14 and 53. No clear events, people, or organizations are readable to form a specific news item or outcome.
Pat Sheedy, noted sports figure, was barred from Saratoga gambling houses after asking for 3500 in chips. Club proprietors refused his purchase, refunded his funds, and stated denials were to protect their interests while maintaining cordial relations with Sheedy.
Summary of race results at St Louis and Delmar Park with winners such as Guronee St Cuth bert, Money Musk, and Lord Quex. Ha rode three withers, one second and one third. Also notes a golf withdrawal by Walter Brith De and Smith due to injuries and fatigue from a long season.
Chicago August 11 Comiskey the Hanes of Series Callmnust Crutth Jones and Sullivan signed to White Stockings contracts for next season. A hall man close to the Chicago owner says the announcement shows the Chicago man facing up his faces. It is unlikely he was anxious about his league.
Aug 12 in England Harvey Parker defeats Jack Smith in a Saldh-ne-catch-can contest. The American wrestler wins against the son of Exmiand, with a decisive finisher and a tense finish noted by observers.
A fragmented clipping references Edger McGinnis and Phillies games, with scattered player names such as Darvin Malusey Miller Shaw and Winters Schreck. Mentions of Captain Hobuies, Waddell, Menefay Hughen Tavice and a 200 mark highlight suggest a seasonal overview and results amid unclear text.
Unclear OCR passage mentions Sidi ech sid Renee Ge Fare aba Sareheae ie HB and references to teams and players such as the White Stockings and Philadelphia Zou. Notes from various leagues including Connecticut league and New Haven teams. Mentions players Long, Wwe, Nicholai, and origins from Omaha and Runais City.
In a San Francisco report the Chronicls cites officials alleging a wholesale smuggling scheme moving Chinese from British Columbia into the United States via Santa Barbara. The plan allegedly sent crews from Puget Sound toward southern California, with routes to northern points and island landings, aided by revenue cutter investigations and harbor crews. The article notes unclear recoveries but promises ongoing enforcement updates.
A large barn and hay stack near Peabody were burned yesterday after sparks from a thrashing engine started the blaze. The structure and contents were destroyed but insured. Charles Gierlich, Santa Fe brakeman, escaped injury when he fell from a boxcar nearby as a train passed, suffering only minor bruises.
Myrtle Markle of Argentine is reported to have died by her own actions. Authorities confirm the death as a suicide. no further details available.
The body of Myrtle Markle was recovered partly submerged on a sand bank in the Kaw River near Argentine Kansas, ending a search since Saturday. She fled from home after announcing plans to go to Fairmount Park, waved a handkerchief at pursuing family before vanishing, and was identified at Daniels Comforts morgue by her brother and sister. A mother and sister had joined the search along with police from Argentine and Kansas City.
The Wellington Journal recalls a farmers’ dispute over wheat payments and shared profits. It mentions W. Lengman and others, listing a one third stake in wheat and nearby monetary figures, with references to local rivals and partial fees connected to Crohn or Lanem-in. The text records several sums and acres tied to a landholder named Harted and Martin, totaling about $178.20.
Mattie Geais, winner of the second claim at Lawton, heard from her former Kansas City love, Mr Akerinid, the Savoy porter. He sent a music sheet with margin notes reading goodbye dear Mattie and altered lyrics to insert her name. He remarks that she has finally understood it is goodbye with him.
Orin Barnes, an elder Parsons resident, was killed when attempting to crowd behind a switch engine Monday. He was knocked down and run over, the wheels severing the lower body and causing instant death. He was a well respected older man with a wife and three grown children.
A very long train of seventy three cars including forty box cars and stock cars moved out of Salina Kansas on Monday heading toward Lincoln branch. An additional special freight car went up the branch to relieve congestion at points along the line.
The local fair association will skip a fall fair and host a festival on September 1 and 12 with speakers, games, races and sports. Governor Stanley and U S Senator W A Harris are invited to speak at the event.
Washington August 1 The navy department announced Rear Admiral Stanford L. Jones as new commander at Port Royal naval station succeeding Admiral Schroeder. The officer will serve until retirement next February.
Wabash Railroad claims to be the only line running trains from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to Newark, promising the fastest time. It highlights connecting visions of New York and Boston, noting that riders gain a day with Wabash as trains pass two thirds around the exposition grounds offering through passengers a view of the Electric Display and grounds.
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