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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1901

Page

2

Paget Plans Big Boston Meet as Logsea Wins Bid

Sporting notes reveal Logsea a horse for Paget with a bid of 4000 to win. Grescous to race Charlie Herr on Thursday. A major race announced for a Boston meeting. Sidney Paget and Willies Whitney connections feature in a crowded program with tense betting and controversy surrounding race conduct at Morris meeting.

Grescous Charlie Herr N.ys Ave Sidney Paget Paget Tad Whitney Hintrian Ana Leto Torreon Eas Bin Skinner Nee Wes Pitver de C. Paget Anant Safer Lowe Miter de Saz Iy

Baseball records and stats lead in weekly baseball notes

A dense recap of batting averages and leaders across teams with Lajoie, Mertee, and Isbellio among top hitters. Notes include pitching leaders, fielding marks, and team margins, highlighting Harper and Keeler in the run of late-season performances. General status shows dipping material late in the week but strong standouts remain clear.

Amd Lana Bock Lajoie Isbellio Ant Mertee Kipstets Ieee Taut Heliivk

Brewers Stand Firm Over Grub Trade Threat in Milwaukee

Milwaukees acting president Henri Kilttien, after returning from the East, said the Brewers will stay in and will resist sending Grub to St Louis if that team joins the serge. Pitcher Ceude Uilsett, recently courted by several clubs, discussed options with Brewers officials. President Hart of the Cat Sage club indicated efforts to regain control of the situation and secure favorable terms.

St Louis Hiwaukes Henri Kilttien Milwau Bese Bell Club Urottier Renault Ribiea Saye Mitwaukee Selaon St Lucie Ia St Ardet Ceude Uilsett Chicago Cincinnati Grockiys Mil- Waukee Beerstory Fielder Jones Jeune Fader A. Sava President Hart

OFYERS $40,000 FOR COLTS

A racing note describes offers of around 40 000 for young horses including Ba ney Schreiber s progeny. It mentions Seis-Lanre Agnes ether stock and winners like Dick William and Terry Pierce amid prep for a major race.

Warding Tide of Races and Skies: Sports Mixed

A mosaic of athletic notes darts through New York and Saratoga scenes. Reports describe horse and harness racing action, with Vivien Droke and George Arnold among noted performers, plus track chatter on Anaconda, Prince Alert, and Crescent. Also, champion jumper Jumper O Connor arrives for world events, and Whitney files land deals near Saratoga raceways.

O'Conner New York Peter O'Connor Wicklow Ireland Chempion Theorld Lucanta Greater Iria

Reduced Rates and Special Train to National Encamps

The Great Rock Island Route offers well priced round trips to Cleveland for the Grand Army meeting. Tickets west of the Missouri will be valid Sept 70 to ith, with Oklahoma dates adjusted. A through special from Kansas and Oklahoma departs Sept Sth, with options to travel by boat via Toledo or by rail, plus a three hour Put-in-Bay stop. W Thompson A G P A Topeka.

Great Rock Island Cleveland Missouri Ith Oklahoma Indian Territory Lake Shore Michigan St'y Banvas Toledo Lake Resort Put-in- Bay Rock Island I W. Thompson Topeka

Low Buffalo Exposition Fare From Topeka via Santa Fe

Special notice announcing round trip Buffalo to Topeka and return fares from 21.35 to 26.35 with tickets from Topeka to Cleveland and return 21.35 and from Cleveland to Buffalo 4, valid late into October. Highlights last cheap rate to eastern points for Buffalo exposition with Cleveland and Buffalo Transportation steamers offering service. For full information contact T. L. King, Agent, A T and S F Ry, Topeka, Kansas.

Buffalo Bataan Cleveland Santa Fe Topeka Poinia Cleveland & Buffalo Transportation T. L. King A. T Topeke Kan

Celery Nerve Compound Agency Ad Poses Questionable Cure

A scrambled ad-like notice touts Celery Nerve Compound offered by Gee and Mar shall Bros at 11h Kanean Ave. It promises a complete cure though the text is garbled and difficult to read. The piece centers on a nervous condition and a claimed remedy.

Glekts Gee Marshall Bros Kanean

Thomas County farmer James Fike named railroad board member

Colby Kansas August 19 Governor Stan Jay appoints James No Plice of Thomas County to the railroad board. Fike is a farmer hog cattle shipper and alfalfa grower with 130 acres fenced and 60 under irrigation. He owns a nine room modern home and runs a large alfalfa operation with quoted earnings and cattle sales highlighted.

Colby Kas Stan Jey James No Plice Thomas County Allroad Board Thormas County Cotby Stno Rock Talash Fike Colby Free Preaw Cleveland Kansas

Grant Gillett Heads Home Amid Contested Return

The article portrays Grant Gillett, manager of Evenos Ayres Stining, as unsettled with plans to return to Jalap, facing legal and personal conflict. Reported tensions involve 9 men under his charge, three operating imines and Bulls Tym, and questions about money, career, and vindication amid public scrutiny.

Chitin Tower Eastmay Cattle Kines Evenos Ayres Jala Gillett

Atchison Champion Quits After Memorable Fight

A disrupted report from Atchison Kansas details the Champion quitting amid a famed fight. Herbert challenges the Daily's personal attestation and disputes claims about retirement and succession plans involving Captain John C. Seaton. Returns plan to publish Weekly News in Moncton ellington, Kansas, by Ewing Herbert.

Herbert Tehison Kan Alerbert Champlin Des C. Seaton John C. Seaton Ar Gn Seaton Kase Moncellington Kas Ewing Herbart Alito

Watermelon Carnival Set for August Shows in Clyde

Clyde plans its third Watermelon Carnival with attractions including baseball games and balloon ascensions. Northern Kansas eyes watermelons as the crop yields a fine season, with the Topeka Finmbean club adding to the event list and August 2 and 7 dates noted for activities.

Clie Clyde Kansas Topeka Milway

Clay Center Fire Halts Power and Raises Losses

A fire in Clay Center destroyed the city light plant and damaged nearby facilities. The blaze caused about $5,000 in losses while power to local businesses was briefly disrupted as the William Williamson Wicksrahast & Co firm and the elevator companies faced inconvenience from the outage. The fire was contained by the city fire company and some facilities saved from total ruin.

Poe Ian Turly Sanday Williamson, Wicksrahast & Co City Water Darkaene Enest Mh Wind Elevator Company MG. Patterson

Inquest Finds Gas Death Murder Charge Against Ramsey

Council Grove Kansas August 19 The coroner's inquest into Charles Krouse's death on the 44th found he died by Engulfing Gas. A warrant has been issued charging Elmer Ramsey of Parkerville with the murder. Ramsey is the son of ex County Clerk Tom Ramsey, a Morris County farmer.

Elmer Hamesy Krouse Council Grove Kas Beroner Charles Krouse Charles Krouss County Poorney Elmer Ramsey

Water rights fight spurs Wichita convention call

Arkansas City leaders issue a call for a water rights convention in Wichita on September is to back Attorney Ganers Godard in a suit by Kansas against Colorado to prevent Arkansie river diversion. Penalties from southwestern Kansas to northeastern Oklahoma go to the convention.

Arkansas City Kus T. W. Eekert Arkansie Valley Hitx Wichita Thursdas Statiaes Ganers Godard Colorado Kansas Gkashorma

Cleveland to Santa Fe rail group encampment tickets offered

Official rolls to the national G A R encampment list a $21.25 fare from Cleveland to Santa Fe with return, valid September 7 to 10 and final September 16, extended to October by plan with depot agent. two fast trains to Chicago via Topeka times 2:59 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. plus 4:00 p.m. arrival cited. booking and reservations via T L King agent Santa Fe railway Topeka Kansas. Topeka Boy Receives Promotion and address details note Charles Trowbridge storekeeper elevated to chief clerk in division office. W B Trowbridge noted as Wagonmaster at Santa Fe.

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Catarah Threat Describes Complex Disease And Cure

A garbled report outlines a dangerous disease and claims a cure through a mysterious treatment. The text references blood contamination, bodily secretions, and a supposed detoxifying effect, mentioning a "factory" and various unclear terms.

Wabash Rail Line Promotes Buffalo Exposition

The Wabash Railroad markets its services to Buffalo for the Exposition, highlighting it as the only line with through trains from Kansas City to Buffalo and sleeping cars to New York. It promises fastest times and states trains pass two thirds around the Exposition grounds for through passengers to view the Electric Display.

Kansas City Buffalo New York Boston Exposition Grounds

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