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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1902

Page

2

Harriman Backers Aim at New York American League Club

Rumors claim W T Van Brunt, linked with Harriman interests, will head a New York American League baseball club to be formed next year. Talks with Ban Johnson in Chicago propose using the venture to pressure Tammany Hall and Andrew Breedman, leveraging control of St Joe assets and street railway interests to ensure a first division winner and political leverage.

New York Harriman W. T. van Brunt St. Joe Cra New York American League Baseball Club Ainst Tammany Hall Andrewan Han Johnson Harriman Syndicate van Brunt Ban Johnson Chicago American League Andrew Breedman Joe Street Railway Company Tem Ity St. Joe Western League Van van Hrint Harriman People Inn Tts Harrisman Svadicate W.T. van Brunt M. Harriman Hart Nationals von Hunt Getse Bun John Fob Thin City

Haggin Buys Historic Kentucky Race Track in Lexington

August 29 report states James B Haggin, the Elmdorf stud owner, purchased the historic Kentucky association racetrack for 20000. The seller, Charles Green of St Louis, held the mortgage. Haggin plans to use the track as a private training ground for yearlings once title is cleared. The 1828 founding track is America’s second oldest, last hosted a meet in 189? and has since been public training grounds.

Kentucky Charles Green St. Louis Lexington Aus James B. Haggin Elmdorf Stud Charles Grean Hagin Wi America

Harness racing thrills draw 12,000 to Providence card

Fast tracks headline a big program at Providence with Anaconda and Anadrossia posting rapid miles. Dan Patel targets a world record. Roger Williams stakes face delays. Tovania and William Tell sweep heats as Major Delmar posts 2 19 trot.

Feve Nu Pac Anaconda Brest Dent _pethce Alert Dan Patel Myron McHenry Roger Williams Scott Hudson Rhythmile Wan Nutbearer Anadroesia Maine Carl Wilkes Anadrossia Tovania Boston James M. Brodbine William ‘Tell Major Delmar

Hermis Wins Saratoga Handicap in Thrilling Finish

Hermis, owned by Hell Buck, wins the Saratoga handicap for two-year-olds by a head over Whi King with Cunard third. Odds moved from 20 to 2 to 19 to 1 as the winner cleans up a $50,000 purse on the race.

Hermis Saratoga Whi King Cunard Hell Post Ie

American League at Detroit report of games and scores

Detroit ended Boston’s rising streak with a late rally in a game noted for strong pitching and key hits. The Detroit offense spurted in the fifth, while Washington and Chicago teams posted wins elsewhere as Philadelphia and St. Louis also recorded victories in a day of scattered results. Attendance figures and inning by inning breakdowns accompany the report.

Detroit Boston Apiyndid Barrett Ehat Freemansay Buelow Sparks Chicago Jeannie Patterson Platt Philadelphia

Baseball Scores Across Regions Highlight Mixed Results

Regional games feature Milwaukee and St Paul, with Simmel and Hurley strong on the mound. Kansas City, St Joseph, and Denver each post notable innings and pitching performances, while Seneca defeats its rival in a close finish. Other contests in Vermilion Garden City and Manhattan showcase competitive play despite uneven innings and late bursts.

Dry Goods Price List Saturday Specials

A garbled retail column advertises dry goods with Saturday only offers. It highlights 36-inch bisck taffeta silk reg. 1.75 per yard, 20 inch waistings, bind velveteen dress binding, 86-inch wide book fold cloth, Huck towels, 60-inch Turkey-red table damask per yard 28 cents, ready-made pillow slips, ladies ready-to-wear shirts, Raney wash ribbons, buckles and belts, Burmah shawls, 4-piece initial set, and John Woodbury’s Paola Soap products among assorted fabrics and notions, all marked as Saturday sales with varied per-yard or per-item pricing.

Parry Burmah Csebeenseese John Woodbury Gail

Iron Age Shoes for Railroad Work Sold at Low Prices

Railroad men are urged to buy the Iron Age calf shoe with two full soles and leather insoles. Styles include cremoors seamless with cap, and plain toe. Prices start around $2.26 for heavy men’s calf shoes, with Kangaroo and wax calf options. Youths and children’s sizes offered with guaranteed quality and durability across multiple styles and prices.

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Summer Suit Sale Prices for Men and Youths

Classified style listing shows wide range of summer clothing prices for men youths and children. Various suits knee pants and night robes with prices from 1.06 to 15.00. Some OCR errors appear in item names but the key offers include men's summer suits and children's options ready for purchase.

Tremendous Crowd Attends Kansas Reunion Speakers

Tremendous crowds gathered at Baxter for the Kansas reunion with trains bringing visitors from Kansas Missouri and the Indian Territory. Dick Hine delivered a two hour speech while P P Campbell Republican nominee for the third district electrified the audience with cheers. Campbell had just arrived from Pittsburgh and left yesterday while Congressman Jackson spoke at the night event.

Baxter Guster Springs Kansas Missouri Indian Territory Dick Hine P.P. Campbell Farmor Third District Campbell Pittisburg Congressman Jackson

Fighting Harvester Trust Kansas Dealers Organize Boycott

Representatives of the Southwest Kansas and Oklahoma Implement Dealers association met in Wichita to urge farmers to refuse buying farm machinery from the trust. They plan to not renew contracts with manufacturers and shift business to outside firms, signaling a significant blow to the Harvester Trust and pressuring suppliers‘ contracts.

Kansas Wichita Kan Ang Ok Thoma Implement Dealers’ Association Oklahoma Tech Sean

Couple Injured After Struck by Train in Kansas City

A Kansas City Kansas couple sustained injuries when struck by a train at a grade crossing. The incident occurred near the Westbound line of the Chesapeake Great? Passenger service, with authorities investigating.

Kansas City Kansas City, Kan Cea Wentern

Brute attacks and injuries reported in local notices

The text describes serious injuries including a fractured skull and bruises to a wife, with notes on head wounds and contusions. It mentions a public union operators conference in Pittsburg and various local appointments, school board changes, and legislative notes.

Pittsburg Union Mikers Meannat Big Pour Conani Mintre Company Central Coke Company Sori Provemment Company

Baldwin wedding announced amid local条

Jeb Robinson of Baldwin will wed Mrs Betts of Baldwin recently of Kansas City. Twenty new dwellings have been erected in the area amid rising demand. B Marlin returns from a month’s vacation along Lake Michigan as ceremonies and church events fill the community calendar.

Paalewin Kas Jeb Robinson Baldwin Betts Tsa Kannnas Lake Michigan

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