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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1901
Page
2
In Hot Springs Ark the forthcoming sporting event promises the largest cocking main yet, spanning 9 days from late January. Stakes total around 230000, with interstate clash expected between Texas and Illinois entrants. Jack Massigun will supervise Texas birds while Chicago handlers manage the Illinois birds as birds arrive to compete.
President Whitfield of the Western League reports many offers for franchises from Kanskelly Missouri Dee 6 and Puebla California. He says the circuit is complete and changes are unlikely. A telegram from President Pat Powers notes a motion to expel TJ Hickey from the organization. a vote by wire was mentioned.
Milwaukee dec 3 Coach Pan King left for Washington to take charge of one of two large drug stores owned by Ricefeld and brother. He departed on the ten o clock train with an escort from university and town officials. Short speeches and a final handshake greeted him on the platform.
James Jeffries, via Los Angeles, says he does not know all details of a possible fight with Sharkey. He notes delays with clubs and urges hearing from Delaney in San Francisco before paying any sums. He confirms two men are booking dates for a boxing tour and emphasizes he will not ignore Sharkey.
At Walnut Hill on a Saturday shoot in Massachusetts Thoras Anderton of Boston broke the world fifty-shot at fifty yards record. His best string was ninety seven with all tens except three lines. His total score reached 406, surpassing the previous world record for the event.
New York December 2 Johnny Corbett known as Young Corbett featherweight champion and Sam, manager of McGovern, met into Saturday. Corbett said he would not entertain any proposition for a match before January 1 and after that date would be open to Dibke fatcher and prefer Mellovera. He also said he would match Meovera against any featherweight Corbett refused to fight.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a boxing negotiation involving Choynski and Jefferies over purse forfeiture and rounds. The report references a potential penalty and claims about who would gain or lose money depending on performance, with unclear quotations and garbled dates.
Notre Dame fullback Pat O'Dea sustains a serious shoulder injury in a game near Rensselaer, ending his six year run without injury. The incident occurs during a match involving South Bend athletics and Rensselaer. report mentions sling, medical care, and questions about athletic appearances.
The Chicago American League club, backed by Charles Comiskey, appears set to play next year. Davis reportedly signed a contract with advance money. receipts held by Comiskey. Boxing plans loom large in Chicago with the Flyerite Athletic Club announcing Benny Langer and Joe Bernstein for the December 18 opening night at the Second Regiment Armory. Governor Boyd wins the Palmetto steeplechase handicap in New Orleans. Governor Boyd finished half a length ahead after a strong drive by Dick Furber. George Munson named secretary of St Louis American League club. Pred Gross exits active participation in the league.
Fragmentary report notes the St Louis Browns logo rebranding under new league ties and park negotiations in St Louis. It mentions La Harpe and Parsons football scrimmage at an afternoon fair, with La Harpe winning halves on rough grounds and the La Harpe team yet to concede this season's goals.
The midwinter shoot at Klue River will run December 19 to 29 with the Chev. Deo 8 event and a trap shooting tournament attracting entrants from across the country. Special attractions are planned for all days.
Miss Loren Leslie joins Kansas university guest list and attends Grace church consecration in Kansas City. trial motion for Klun mire murder overturned with sentence deferred to December. social and club events noted including Twentieth Century plot meeting and St Patrick's club gathering. local visits by Judge Gephart's family, Washburn and Kansas university students return for Thanksgiving, and transportation notices for upcoming rail service.
A run down patient suffers persistent weakness and impaired vital functions. The remedy Invig er ates and tones, praised for improving appetite, digestion, and weight after use. The ad urges early treatment to restore health and strength.
In Wichita a gang stole forty chickens from Webb county official Senos near Haysville. Each bird had a small hole punched in the right foot. Detectives traced the birds to Southwest Kansas Poultry yards and to two suspected men, Martin and Bradford, who were found with the money and a bearer check. They were taken to the police station as the case moved toward conviction.
Smith Center Methodist church women adopt a plan to publish Conkbonk a recipe book to raise winter funds. A committee led by Mrs Dore Haberly lists recipes from households and merchants in Kansas and neighboring states and will charge 10 cents per contributed recipe, with signed post office addresses. The book will sell for about 16 cents and target many Kansas families and beyond.
Beloit December 2 Beloit port No 147 G A R elects 1902 officers with Commander W H Mitchell praised for untiring service. Senior vice Dr J K Thompsons junior vice Sam Banks and other officers named. Delegates to department encampment at Port Scott next spring.
Rumor says James B. Robertson will erect a large stone 25 by 109 foot two story building in Simpson Mitchell county with a mammoth general store on the first floor and a lodge room above. L C Parrish plans a steam elevator with a 2000 bushel capacity and a feed mill in spring.
A man about 40 believed named Edward D. McCoy died by lying on a Frisco track at Wilmot, 15 miles northeast of the city. A freight struck him, severing his head. Coroner Holcomb said it was suicide after finding a wrapped coat and hat nearby and a notebook bearing the name Edward R. McCoy along with small sums of money and an employment card.
A body described as about six feet tall with blue eyes and a heavy mustache was found on a street in St Louis. The person wore Giga overalls, a hickory shirt, and three pairs of cowhide shoes. The corpse was brought to Winfield and will be held for identification.
Iowa stockman Attorney Meredith reveals a Webb City swindle tied to a race fraud. He claimed Buck Foot acted as stakeholder and borrowed seven thousand dollars in drafts, trusting banker J Stewart. Drafts were dishonored, suit expected as payments are refused.
A Dec 19th reunion of companies E and Eleventh Kansas Volunteer Cavalry was held at the Whitley hotel in Emporia marking 179th anniversary of the Battle of Peattie Grove. About 40 veterans attended with guests including Mrs. B. Plumb. officers elected were James A. Newlin president, Harvey Thomas vice president, Fred W. Hirth secretary and treasurer. A camp fire followed dinner and nostalgia-filled recollections.
Prof Lucien T Blake announces a new ore refining method and grants rights to a Topeka headed company with New York directors. The breakthrough allegedly lowers costs and could revolutionize mining and smelting. Operations planned to start soon in Tonura, Mexico.
Marysville December 9 Ex Senator Henley of Lawrence completed a deal to gain controlling stock of the Great Western Plaster company at Blue Rapids He represents capitalists and hints at a broader plan to consolidate Blue Rapids plaster firms The move follows his past Barb wire plant in Lawrence and a prior trust absorption six years ago
Sherry W. Marshall of Kansas City, a third receiving teller at the National Bank of Commerce, was struck by a Prisco passenger train in La Cygne Saturday night. The accident occurred shortly after 8 o'clock, injuring Marshall severely.
The Swift Specific Co advertises S S S as a powerful blood purifier and tonic. It claims to cure cancer scrofula rheumatism chronic sores eczema psoriasis salt rheum herpes and contagious blood poison with a fifty year track record. It invites readers to write for free medical consultation and stresses physician expertise and nationwide popularity.
Two bank employees, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Nietwanger, died after a mishap on a Kansas City platform while preparing for a hunting trip near La Verre. Their bodies showed head and back injuries, and the exact cause may never be known. The incident occurred shortly after alighting from a train as they spoke with a livery stable keeper.
Kansas City dates report a $17,000 issue from Convention Hall fund after a mix up in advertising material for the governor and Ohio state total vote guessing contests. Directors will pay original prizes and a duplicate set to top guessers. The Ohio secretary of state certifies the totals.
Mrs Violet Butler McCoy, once a Topeka vocal teacher, joined the Boston Ideals Opera Company in Crawford Friday night. She had been with the Andrews Opera Company in Kansas City and, when the Ideals formed a company from Andrews members, McCoy joined them. A striking blonde, she often tried to stay in the background until the front of the stage brought visible embarrassment.
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