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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1901

Page

2

Whitney's Great Horse Trainer Talks Turf Across Seas

Whitney trainer Jake Huggins returns to New York after England season with W C Whitneys racers. He describes costs, training, and shipboard conditions, noting horses not aboard and plans for next trip aboard the Minnehaha. He discusses notable horse prospects and American racing connections, including Lorillard and notable runners.

Whitney New York Bec Jake Huggins W. C Whitney England Sra. Huggins Mr. Whittiers Kilma Banaie Pietre Lorillard Iui Beidgeshire FaulGamon Pinto Max Rsa Juve Atuniee Innuiey Cea Colton Haevins Witney Huggins Tuggins Knaa Renemarkes ES Muster America Newnutskare Corrigan

Baseball Magnates Debating Milwaukee to St Louis Transfer

At the American Baseball League annual meeting held at the Grand Pacific Hotel Tasny the main issue was moving the Milwaukee team to St Louis. Rumors say New Tatts push hard for terms within two days or a transfer won’t occur. Kilifes states Milwaukee Grub oppose the transfer and the American cannot convene a quorum until late, delaying action.

Chicago American Baseball League Grand Pacific Hotel Tasny Miwaskee St Louis Ne Tatts Matt Kilifes Milwaukee Grub St. Taotik

Connie Maoce’s Team Signs New Players Amid Roster List

Eas Hartel and Flick joined Connie Maoce’s team as the outfield trio grows with cross overs. Manager Mack Jay notes the season’s tally at 182 games and 17 signed members including Caterers Powers Steinman pitchers Bernhard Plank Witte and Duggies infielders Harry Davi Lajote and Mont Groote with outfielders Hartzel Full Himer Flick Matayre and Sey bold. Newcomers Pirti er Brugeiebr Cuitteldern Fick Cross appear among the club’s fresh signings.

Philadelpha Mack Jay Powers Steinman Bernhard Plank Witte

Face Lifted Hidden in Shirt At New York Fight

A fragment describes a mysterious figure, a face noted as the intended, seen under clothing during a New York boxing event. Witnesses murmur about a concealed talisman and a white light as excitement builds around the weight class.

Corbett Says Marriage Won’t Change Ring Career

The boxer Corbett dismisses reports of a manager change and confirms his plans remain unchanged. He notes his future partner will be by his side, and he will attend to his own affairs as he continues training and competing.

Corbett Romaine Teaver Patan George Considine Metropole Poloe

Jean Beraud Under Hammer at Lexington Sale

W C Whitney will offer the stallion Jean Beraud at Lexington Kentucky where the 3 year old won 45 dollars. The horse recently returned from Kongingd. Whitney also enters ten brown mares including Beth Broeck and Wiltwas. Kingston’s dam Kingsteck by Spendthrift offered via J Kelly. About three hundred horses to be sold.

Jean Beraud Hammer W. C. Whitney Lexington Dee W. C. Whitney Whitney Ten Brow Mars Beth Broeck Ted Broeck Tisiam Guin Wiltwas Kingsteck Spendthrift Kingston

Florida gambling plant to become Monte Carlo style arena

January 1 near Fort Dallas a gambling venue will be converted into a mini Monte Carlo. New York bookmakers Eddie Burke Tom Costigan and John F Olive bought from Mrs Julia D Tuttle the property for about 75 000 dollars. They will upgrade the tuck title and build facilities for winter racing and all gambling paraphernalia for three months each year.

Miami Sua Sec Fort Dallas Here Monte Carlo Eddie Burke Tom Costigan John F. Olive New York Julia D. Tuttle Cleveland Hille Monte Carlo

BART AND HANRAHAN AT LOUISVILLE ARENA

Louisville reports the Southern Athletic Club announces a boxing bout featuring Hanrahan under Marquis of Queensberry rules at the Auditorium on December event night. Referee Tim Hurst slated to officiate the fight, with emphasis on strong local boxing scene and schedules.

Louisville Southern Athletic Club Bia Babes Starvin Harold bin HanrAhen le Wil Marquis of Queensberry Tim Hurstwill

Kansas Jury Secures Trial in Unintentional Murder Case

In Winfield on December 4 Clyde Moore stands trial for the murder of C L Wiltberger amid claims of a hold up gone wrong. Betts and McFarland face related charges while Betts is charged with perjury from previous testimony. The jurors were selected after a day of court and the defense and prosecution teams are named. Moore appears isolated in court, thinning and subdued as the proceedings begin.

Winfield Clyde Moore C. L Wiltberger District Court Wilterger Charles Betts, Jr Arkan City Wilberger Betts Hackney G. H. Buckman Moore

Cold Packing to Move Car Repair Shops to Wichita

Cold Packing company plans to relocate car repair shops from Kansas City to Wichita. A new building will be erected, creating more jobs, with substantial expenditure beyond the quarter million already invested in the new plant. The Wichita operation is intended to become one of the largest in the company. Buffalo house destroyed concentrates interests in Wichita.

Gymnasiaw Princeton N. J United States Little Hall Brokaw Wichita Kansas City Beine Tris Dolde Buffalo

Wellington Refuses to Repeal Malt Liquor Ordinance

A 100 member committee asked Wellington Council to repeal the malt ordinance allowing joint liquor licenses for a $400 annual tax. The council, with a war ticket majority, voted 6 to accept the petition and deny repeal. Temperance leaders consider quo warranto actions to block license funds.

Wellington Kan

Wellington Revival Total Raised for Evangelist Williams

In Wellington Kansas on December 4 the revival proceeds at the tabernacle meetings totaled 100 dollars. Williams earned 1160 dollars at Winfield and 1600 dollars at Hiawatha. The combinedConversions unknown.

Wellington Kun Tabernacle Evangelist Willams Winfield Evangelist Williams Hiawatha

Death by own action at 71 in Manhattan

David B. R. White, a pioneer, fatally shot himself in Manhattan on December 4 at about 71. Report notes health and financial worries and that he is said to have made a will the day before. White came to Kansas in 1858 and resided in Manhattan since 188?.

David BR. White Manhattan Saar Ree Ploneer Eith Keansas Adived Blanhattan

Neigh bor of Bourbon County seeks coroner inquest into farmer Bigham’s death

Port Scott December 4 neighbors of George Bigham a farmer fifteen miles south of the city demand a coroner's inquest to determine if poisoning caused his death He was reportedly well day before yesterday fell sick early yesterday morning and died within minutes He lived with his stepdaughter and a housekeeper.

Bourbon County Port Scott George Bigham Bigham

Youths jailed after lynching play near Most Ida

Garnett reports three boys from near Most Ida in a lynching play that turned rough. They arrested a boy they threatened with mock gun fire and screams. An officer rescued the victim as the youths aged about 15 to 18 were placed in jail.

Anderson County Garnett Ida

Wonderful Homei Cure For Consumption Promoted

The R T Booth Co promotes Hyomel a dry air germicide from Australia claimed to cure consumption and eradicate respiratory diseases. Physicians urged to use the treatment and secure outfits for winter. urged readers to obtain samples or purchase from druggists or The R T Booth Co Ithaca New York.

Bureau of Vital Statistics Washington Australia R. T. Booth Co. Hace N. Y R. T. Booth Co Ithaca

Duty rulings keep Philippines arrangements unchanged

Washington reports the war department states Supreme Court insular decisions do not alter Philippine term arrangements or require governor instructions. Secretary Boothes held talks on legislation to meet conditions but cautioned no official copy of the decision had been received. Treasury orders customs to admit duty free imports from the Philippines and modify entry and delivery rules with revenue stamps to follow.

Washington War Department United States Supreme Court Insular Philippines Boothes Secretary of the Treasury United States Philippine Islands

Pecore Arrested on Mail Robbery Charges in Guthrie

Elmer Pecore was jailed in Guthrie Oklahoma December 4 on federal charges of rifling mail between small towns near the Indian Territory border. Officers say Pecore and an accomplice set a trap with two red neck ties and a pair of headed stoves hidden in sacks. He was later captured while at a dance with his sweetheart.

Red Neckus Guthrie O. T Elmer Pecore Indian Territory Pecore

Lexington Sale Closes After 250 Horses Sold

Lexington Kentucky December 4 Woodward and Shanklin horse sales closed last night with 250 horses selling for 55885 dollars average about 215 dollars per head The stallion Jean Hereaud by Hin Highness owned by William C Whitney brought the top price at 1000 dollars and Kingstock a full brother to Kingston sold for 500 dollars Iscta

Lexington Woodward and Shanklin Jean Hereaud Hin Highness William C. Whitney T. E Dolan Kingstock Kingston

Bad Blood and Complexion Remedies Advertised

An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a guaranteed vegetable blood purifier for skin diseases including acne eczema psoriasis and bad complexion. It cites a testimonial from S. T. Shote of St. Louis describing a daughter cured after several doctors and springs failed and promises a free book on blood and skin diseases with no charge for the service.

S. T. Shote Lucas Avenue St. Louis Acre Cehiars

Topeka Knights Plan $70,000 Masonic Temple Drive

Topeka Commandery No 5 Knights Templar votes to raise $10,000 toward a $70,000 temple project. A 12 member committee outlines bonds and subscription terms, aims for March 1 1902 construction start, and a mortgage free building with four stories for Masonry use.

Topeka Knights Templar Masonic Temple T. W. Harrison Ways and Means Committee Scottish Rite Siloam Lodge Topeks Lodge Orient Lodge Committee On Ways and Means Masonic Board of Control Committee of Twelve Kan IuHy Wubrodt Muaonic Temple Iuch Masonic Body Savanth Siloam Topeka Commandery Anda Templehall

Commercial Club to Endorse Cable from California to Hawaii

At Topeka Business Club meeting merchants will be asked to back a resolution for government construction and operation of a Pacific cable from California to Hawaii and Manila, Japan and China. Congressman John B Corliss argues government ownership would provide low-cost communications and counter private tolls. He cites British colonial cables and the need for Pacific trade parity at actual cost.

Commercial Club Hawaii Topeka Corliss Mantin Pacific England Vancouver Australia

Roosevelt Message Stirs Mild German Market Reaction

Berlin reports a mild thrill at Roosevelt’s message with the bourse showing modest gains on his trust remarks. Traders noted shares of steamship firms fell on immigrant inspection and merchant marine development fears while broader calls for reciprocity and international agreement gained cautious attention amid European labor concerns. Local ads mention a skin ailment remedy claiming instant relief and permanent cure.

Berlin Roosevelt Germany Tessevelt Merchant Marine Service United States United Tess Berliner Volks Times The Zeitung Europe Roosevelt Ang Tetereaoee FC

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