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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1901

Page

2

State Tennis Tournament Draw Shuffles To Semi Finals

At Ateilson Aug 21 the second day of the state tennis tournament concluded with only the semi finals left in singles. Parker of Armhins City fell to Willer of Kansas City in two sets. Vernce from Emporia beat A Robinson of Port Leavenworth 6-0 6-1. Hoge of Lawrence defeated Gleeson of Topeka in three sets. Doubles saw Crerkey and Noble of Topeka advance, while other matches produced tighter margins. The semi finals were set for the afternoon with Parker and Parkes, plus Forney and Bates, among notable entrants.

Lawrence Gleeson Louie Man Jummes Hennes City Stoker Topeka Ent Ciaries Crerkey James Noble Aneua Oh Reer Gobevents Jobs Jacob Carle Forney Abi- Yeoss Thade Acta Marie Weet Gath Eer Stoker Cherie Linkey Carter Woder Dn Shelton Katwas City John Price George Sharrard Denbion Parks Arviilpon Frank Atchiison Gota W. O. Park Awhivon John Haterman Atchison Charlee Liste Fr. Hutizel Atvhinen Jobs Staterman Chas Gea Hiawathe Hogg Arthibeth Bates Hale Hetherington Sind Heath Frueier Achfing Ed Tint Vole Ralisas Kan MekKelony Ateilenn Thysh Kansas BteMon Kansan City Besa Abe Brouiere Manier Charlie Crosby

Cancer Warning and Cure Claims From Old Letter

An old letter from Mrs. Shirer, cited from Atlanta, describes cancer as hereditary and caused by poisonous virus in the blood. It asserts a single medicine can purge the poison, cure the disease, and prevent recurrence after the blood is cleansed, noting a small jaw pimples example.

M Dufie Wins at Twenty Five Mile Bike Race Debuts

Eddie McDumf returns to cycling and wins a tight twenty five mile event in Boston with a narrow finish over Hugh McLean. Moran beats Pierce in an unlimited pursuit at Everett, while Ralph Starrison plans to join Central College. Western League meetings and player updates featuring Hickey and Corcoran are noted amid ongoing baseball sidelights.

Hugh McLean Boston Augu Eddiie McDumf Horns Pierce Wes Nel Theeegia Bueat Lowe MaDette Janes Moran Chelsea Michael Itreeker Deesen Moran W. J. Conner Everett

Baseball Notes from the Western League Report

Mercer is winning regularly for Washington as a pitcher. Diggins and Kerwin play on the same Delaware team with Wiles Platt to be showcased. Moe Menus signs with New York as Comiskey’s club chases fresh talent amid Cincinnati and Chicago moves. Sam Strang’s hitting declines from an earlier 400 pace this spring.

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Peacemaker role noted in Colombian minister's Venezuela talks

Dr. Luis Carlos Rito, Colombian minister to Venezuela, departed for Bogota after meeting Cartagena governor Senor Vels and signaling to his government that peace between Venezuela and Colombia is preferred. Reports also describe clashes and governance shifts in regional territories and a lookout for future negotiations.

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Travel Offer to Chicago by Santa Fe Sleeper Special

Cleveland, to Chicago via Santa Fe offers round trip $21.35 with return valid Sept 7 to 20. Side trip to Buffalo possible. Daily tourist sleepers to Chicago with berth in standard sleeper. For full details contact T. L. King, Agent, Topeka.

Cleveland Santa FE KSDTE Buffalo Chicago T. L. King Topeks

Arkansas Valley Beet Sugar Refinery Aim Attracts Investment

Arkansas City August 30 prospectus notes American Beet Sugar Refining Co seeks a beet sugar refinery site in the Aransas valley. Cites soil, water, and climate advantages similar to Nebraska’s plains, compares beet profitability, and mentions seed distribution to farmers to foster cultivation and employment during harvest season.

Arkansas City American Beet Sugar Reining Company Arunsua Valley Norfolk Net Grand Teland Neb Arkansas Valley Plans Valley Nebraske Lucky Ford George Hrows Fitows Choiniare Tamitler Ernest Avian

Clyde Watermelon Carnival Faced Rain Delays and Regrets

Clyde Aug. 30 rain marred the final day of the watermelon carnival. Crowds exceeded 10 000 on day two as visitors enjoyed free watermelons despite poor weather. Local business men vow renewed vigor for a 1912 carnival with planned attractions and safeguards. Clyde sits in the watermelon belt with mills, elev | ators, and multiple newspapers, serving as a regional hub for shipments to Topeka and Kansas City and nearby towns.

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Dold Comes In Packing Company to Build Inside

A contested court action details Dold and packing firm plans to construct within a district area. Attorneys for the Sommeny present arguments as the session nears adjournment. The proceeding references Mr. Ered Ovid and the four cent item, noting prior statements and the ongoing dispute.

Dold Packing Company Ani Attornes Ste. Paiuon

Meeting Sets Sep 1 Special Election Dates

The mayor will appoint judges and clerks for the September 1 special election. Appointments were confirmed by the committee as part of the process.

Prairie Chicken Surplus Seen Across Western Kansas

Reports from Salina and western Kansas indicate a large increase in prairie chickens this year due to dry summer conditions. Correspondents note birds peeping and breeding rising as birds from nearby counties migrate, with sightings in Tata and surrounding areas increasing.

Salina Meveral Poe West Kansas Chinterns Tars Hanve Toneke Kansan Trina

Sisters Leave for Work at Mt St Marys Retreat

Aug 30 Leavenworth Abg notes nuns from five and ten institutions visit Sisters of Charity at Mt St Marys Academy retreat. Sisters from Leavenworth academy Western central US attend annual event with branches in Helena Butte Denver Wichita St Marys Kansas City and more. A peach delivery and a minor freight wreck in Kansas are also reported.

Leavenworth Abg Sisters of Charity Mt St. Mars’s Academy United States Mt St. Mary's Leavenworth Academy St. Mary’s Academy Helena Butta Menten Herpiles Bute der Lodge Mont Denver Leafville Col. Topeka St Marys Kansas City Kew Wichita Eagle Wiliam F. Schell Muysersman Twentyefiret Strnet Lawrence Avenue Wiehits Kansas

Pullman Overturned Near Chama Killing Mother Baptiste

A westbound Rio Grande Pullman overturned at Tebeto sidetrack near Chama, killing Mother Baptiste of Denver and injuring Sister Nora, Harley McCoy, and Conductor Whan. The Morwell state health inspector and Dr. Rushell treated the injured at Chama and Durango. Hailey McCoy died at Mercy hospital in Durango days later. AleCoy was once a Denver politician and prisoner.

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Mrs McCaslin to Leave Topeka for Memphis Society Editor Post

Mrs Mery J McCaslin former publisher of Current Comment will depart Topeka next Saturday and join Memphis Commercial Appeal as Society editor early next month. She leaves many Topeka friends after two years of publication and plans to relocate to Denver for Alpine Pass snow report.

Mery J. McCaslin Current Comment Topeka Memphis Tenn McCaslin Memphis Commercial- Appeal Hero Jon Daily Legal News

Wreck in Kansas City Yard Causes Injuries and Delays

A collision in the Kansas City yards near Hickory street involved a Hawk 1 train and a Chicago and Alton switch engine, injuring several crew members and damaging engines. Passengers avoided serious harm. luggage intact, and trains were moved after temporary repairs. The incident disrupted Rock Island and Alton services with ambulances and partial line closures.

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Hanging at Dawson and other late 19th century news items

Reports from Dawson showing the August hangings of George O'Brien for the murder of Lyon Beite and others, plus a St Louis railroad accident with several injuries, a Guthrie Oklahoma Smith convention call for October, and Brig. Gen. Fred D Grant’s travel toward the Philippines.

Dawson Seattle Todey Skagway George O'Brien Lyon Beite Fred Claydon Lineman Olsen O'Brien

Murder During Arrest Sparks Outcry in Summerville

A man identified as Mise was killed in Summerville this county while resisting arrest by a posse of about 300. The chaotic event follows years of unrest as residents report fear and demand accountability for the violent confrontation.

Mucor Mia Dick Sil Barry Philadelphia Mise Summerville

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