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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1901
Page
2
A mob in Piete City, Georgia, abducted and killed suspects tied to the murder of Siew Citselie Wild. Carter and Go Be were among victims, with Joe Clark named as the alleged culprit. The mob awaited Clark’s arrival, firing on others and leaving several wounded as they pursued justice.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Croker and figures Freedman and Fox amid New York Democratic activity. References to Aug, September events, and preparations suggest looming political shifts and crowding at venues associated with Croker. Entities include Mr. Croker, Artin Freedman, and New York Democrats.
To allows encampment through the Great Missouri River system, tickets will be sold at reduced rates from Memnon through Sept 1, 201k. Exclusions apply to Ottawa and Indian Territory. Joint tickets and sleepers available. sleeping cars reserved on request. W. Thompson A. G. P. A. Toledo.
Crescens the king of trotters will go to Belmont on September 6 to chase the world trotting record. He will be joined by ten runners from the Belmont Driving Club. Kennard and Geers clash over a second entry as Geers declines to permit his horse Iron Brighten Teach to race again. A $5,000 purse is proposed for an October Lexington event.
The report notes Hans Wagner posted a .455 average in all games last week, with improved hitting on the road yet poor performances at home. It highlights his high number of chances, defensive actions, and competitive mindset, praising his willingness to play through errors and backing his team.
Readville Massachusetts August 90 Grand circuit divers opened the Monday meet with a 2:50 trot and a 21% pace. Country Jay led early and won the Blue Hil stake of 500, while Shorty captured two heats in a dramatic finish amid a large field. Agnes Lesar guided Shorty in heat one and Elite remained a strong contender in heat two. Janery timed the 2:35 cast trot, defeating Gemated and paying Hoy and Catinon Kain.
President Hickey of the Western League visits cities in the circuit to discuss next season. Indianapolis and Louisville push for membership after last spring’s rejection and plans may affect Denver and Colorado Springs. Officials consider renewing protection agreements with the National League and potential adjustments in the circuit.
Fragmentary item reports pitcher Cuppy set to move to Georgia with an August date. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fragmentary text mentions teams and places such as Ellsearth Wellsville Pucweil Mieimimey and Cincinnati, with scattered references to league standings and players like Carrick Sugden Yeager and Maloney. The read appears as a shaky OCR snapshot of a sports page listing teams, cities, and partial standings without coherent narrative.
A Kansas City Kan man William Berry, jailed in Topeka for defying an injunction against striking Keystone Iron works workers, is the focus of renewed union efforts. The Shawnee county case notes Berry’s four month sentence, questions over injunction timing, and support from fellow machinists who argue Berry bore partial blame and acted under unclear orders. Reports say papers were served on related workers and that organizers hope for clemency as the strike aftermath subsides.
The piece surveys multiple Kansas districts. It highlights Chassawn Norton as a leading Democrat, notes Decatur county tensions, and mentions support shifts for Elmworth, Ed Wellington for congress, postmaster positions in Goodland and Smarth County, and Favored maneuvers by Republicans and Populists. References to readers, hotels, and political figures like J H Scott P J Gees Webb McNall and A A Low frame a contested scene.
Cleveland August 20 two men trapped 209 feet below in a water works tunnel were rescued yesterday afternoon and are recovering. Doctors say they likely suffered temporary oxygen deprivation but expect to regain full health. They signaled for help and were freed after a long, tense operation.
Washington reported a case from Hiawatha Kansas where John Fouloy a Chinese merchant born abroad and naturalized American faced deportation when his 15 year old son arrived in San Francisco for an American education. Treasury ruled against the family but advocate Colonel Bierer secured approval for the boy to enter and reunite with his father.
Fort Busy tragedy claims four lives and multiple injuries after a 107 pound shell detonated during footing in Battery O Seventh Artillery. Casualties include Private Henry C. Watson killed instantly, Private J King mortally wounded, and several others badly injured. Post hospital care began immediately. King died overnight, others lingering under severe complications.
Leavenworth Jan Aug 20 Colonel L D Carter of Oakland I visits his nephew Captain Oberlin M Carter at Fort Leavenworth to confer with the government on a site grant. The case to recover his property as partial recompense for losses will be resumed in New York City November 22. A separate item from Parsons Kansas reports the Pennsylvania and Kansas Powder Company forming and buying 2000 acres near Cherokes Crawford County to build a powder factory with plans to begin work soon.
A London sale showed a portfolio from George Barrie & Son editions worth £40, exceeding the original subscriber price for the set. The notice invites agents for a catalog, offering contact at 1313 Walnut Street.
Aug 2 at Greet Bend a new threshing machine and about bushels of wheat burned. John Gauver, a farmer nearby, feared for his residence and barns but neighbors and threshing crew prevented total loss. Fire cause unknown. Also mentions rural delivery routes and a few local accidents and deaths from Aug.
Plato Montjoy, a justice department examiner in Washington, checks local federal officers for the third year in a row. A governor’s spokesman cited Montjoy’s visit amid rumors of trouble involving a U.S. attorney, while Montjoy denied knowledge of any issues.
The Wabash line promotes fast train service from New York and Boston to Buffalo Exposition. The Owl Line runs through and offers a quicker route, saving travelers a day. The Wabash train passes near the Exposition grounds with a view of the Electric Display and grounds.
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