Sam Harris Displeased Over McGovern Management
Sam Burris, manager of Terry McGovern, warned at a Brooklyn streetcarport that tensions may split the McGovern team after his defeat by Young Corbett. He accused McGovern of poor care and warned he will quit if tires are not better tended. The scene drew several horsemen and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry McGovern
Sam Burris
Brooklyn
McGovern
Youngs Corbett
Stretcia
Toung Corbett
Terry
Hike Heath Tote
Keeping Up Emphatic Talk by Topeka Citizens
Topeka residents discuss experiences with Dean's Kidney Pills over decades. Mr. Thomas Davin of West Sixth recounts long lasting fatigue and sleep issues worsened by irregular kidney function. He tried remedies without relief until using Kidnet Pills from Howler and Snow’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Toptis
Dean
Anya
Thamas Davin
West Sixth
Howler
Snow
Thressighihs Pole Moved to Aid Record in Kentucky
The Thressighihs Pole, sent from Lexington to New York, is aimed at a record with trainer Frank Jones and owner George Whitney. The colt, entered in the waters stakes, will be watched as closely as a top horse and comes from a large group of mounts including mares Gloaming and Dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Trp
Wagner
Margaret Jane
New Lexington
New York
Frank Jones
George H .Whitney
Lay
Margaret See
Clarence Wismogotsiine
Charles Si
Kentucky Assoeine Vora
Torie Waterson
Oriesen
Lex Fom
J. C. Miler
Bear
Pyaupring
Handspring
Lady Gay
Tesorarte
MacGregor
Nag Ne Lee
Ee Wet
Pemkrey
Yeas
John Madden
Taylor Eyes Europe Trip Before First Race
The article notes Taylor plans to travel to Europe early in the spring to prepare for his first race, aiming to be ready by then and avoid elimination. The piece highlights his intent to train abroad and compete next season, with emphasis on timing and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emrny
Taylor
Europe
Mackay Buys Mares For 1904 Hopeful Stake
Lexington reports the $40,000 Hopeful Stake draws top buyers as mares including Pocahontas La Belle TH imp. Royal Gun Black imp Blister Cheerful Rorka Myrtie Hark ness Bonlin Brush Mareto Queen Tor Lydia Blee Set Past Maxie Ri ete and more list. Reported price around 3000 per head, deal worth about 355000, George H Whitney dies soon after arrival, Hellobas a colt from Barandote dam Bowden dies within hours after train return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Ciarence H
Ust
Pocahontas
la Belle TH
Imp
Royal Gun
Black
Blister
Cheerful Rorka
Myrtie Harkness
Bonlin Brush
Mareto
Queen Tor
Lydia Blee
Maxie Riete
Francis Motel
Clymena
Bllasfut
Lala A
Lambent
Barandote
Imp. Bowden
Gillard
Stolen horse tale of lovers headed for Topeka wedding
Maggie Marshall and her partner, both from Himporia, were found riding a stolen horse near Scranton and taken back to prison. They planned to marry in Topeka, using the sale proceeds to fund their life, but were arrested by a town marshal who identified the rig as stolen from a doctor in Emporia. They are held for Lyon County Sheriff, and no wedding will occur at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Kas
Massie Marakall
Himporia
Topeka
Lyon County
Arthur Langford
Magete Mitchell
Haporla
Nant
Presen
What a Farm Sherman Ranch Largest in Country
Mr Sherman from Topeka discusses his Ellsworth county ranch near Geneseo. The vast operation includes 7000 cattle, 41000 acres across three divisions with 100 plus workers. He emphasizes deep plowing, organized records, and a feeder network in Sonora Mexico, shipping 600 fat steers yearly to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Sherman
Topeka
Ellsworth
Sonors
Mexico
Geneseo
Kansas Ranch
Sherman
Mr. Sherman
California
Kansas
Big Winners and Losers in Metropolitan Race Course Rag
The piece profiles top bettors and figures at metropolitan race courses. George Rose wins $50,000 while rival Eddie Burke loses $155.08. Gideon stands as the largest victor with major gains for Pittsburg Phil and others. Phil backs mounts and rebounds from near losses at Saratoga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuse Wissing Bas Ees
George Rose
California
Eddie Burke
Harid Gideon
Book Feaker
Pittsburg
Bedly
Saratoga
Josepha
Clonwell
Namtor
Carrington
Glideon
George EH Smith
Pitwbur
Climn
Phil
Phi
Yankee
Sarpa
Gideon
Burns Defeats Thurston In West Coast Bout
Chicago December 24 Burns of Cincinnati defeated Dutch Thurston of California by decision in a light heavy contest at the American Athletic club. Thurston was more scientific but Burns pressed the fight from start to finish scoring often in every round. In the sixth Thurston was rallied and driven into trouble as Burns dominated the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Thurston
Chicago
Charney Burna
Einnati
California
American Athletic Club
Vng
Peitz Named Notre Dame Baseball Coach For Next Year
Notre Dame officials announced Heine Peitz of Cincinnati will coach the university’s varsity baseball team next year. Peitz plans to arrive around January 20 to assume full charge of the squad. The article notes uncertainty about who will handle track and mentions impending hurdles and other brief collegiate notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peitz
Notre Dame
Ind
Crumsey
Heine Peitz
Cincinnati
O'Des
Orden
Herbert
Kirby
JEFFRIES AFTER FITZ Champion Offers to Pay $1,000
Denver and Dec. mid. reports James J. Jeffries wants to fight Robert Fitzsimmons and will pay $1000 to anyone who can bring the Cornish challenger to sign articles. He hints Theda Sharkey as a potential next bout, stating he will take it on in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wishard
Drake
New York
Enoch Wishard
Richard Croker
England
John Drake
Chicago
LCR
Mike Oe
Hotalte
King of
James R. Keene
Laigh
Denver
Col
Dec
James J. Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
Theda Sharkey
Noted Racer Dead and Other Stock Farm Notes
In Francisco California on December 24 Dunlop the imported stallion owned by Ed dropped dead at his stock farm. The horse had performed well at the Derby before its sudden death. The cause is not yet known. The Journal notes various farming and hunting items including Mr Gorton’s rabbit shoot with a shotgun that killed 62 rabbits. Also mentioned are movements toward San Diego and purchases of horses and forty mares with two possibly notable. Detroit club results from last season are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Cal
Dunlop
Dunlow
Corrigan
Geath
Vec
Vevig Nagie, Sae
Richard ‘Croker
Leavenworth Robbers Hold Up Abernathy Furniture
Masked robbers entered the Abernathy furniture factory just before 6 PM and forced the office force to yield about 800 dollars in pay envelopes. They fired shots as they fled, drawing gunfire from a pursuing police and triggering a citywide manhunt with guards posted at rail depots and key routes. Two suspects described as tall and tan dressed men, one with a glum size, were reported as calm and experienced in holdups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abernathy Furniture
Leavenworth
Omar Abernathy
Mise Mourdant
Lee
Abandoned in Infancy Albert Ferguson Reunited
Hutchinson reformatory inmate Albert Ferguson long missing since infancy is traced to a Kansas stopover after a Chicago orphanage placement. Parents, separated at six, later remarried and sought him through Kansas and Illinois, learning he was at Hutchinson reformatory for larceny. A recent letter confirms money for a ticket home and urges return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson, Kaa
Albert Ferguson
Hutchinson Reformmatory
Springhed
Chicago
Minois
Harvey County
Kansas
Albert Fergnson
Springfield
Dogs Find Trail In Plunder Case At County Court House
Bloodhounds arriving via Colby traced a trail to a residence frequented by men from Dakota. Safes blown at the county treasurer's office were investigated but the exact amount stolen remains undetermined. Suspects were detained for questioning and later released under watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah Teoo
Colby
Auyaighe
Dakota
Taylor Going Abroad Again For European Cycling Races
New York reports that Doctor Major Taylor, a leading black cyclist, will race in Europe next summer in several match races. Breyer, a cycling authority, notes Taylor plans to return to the United States after competing abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigne
Europe
New York
Major Taylor
Whs
Victor Breyer
The
Par
Cycling Authority
Wor
Quiet Home Wedding in Keats Home
Dr Frank Lockwood professor of English at State Agricultural College and Mine Mary Pritner domestic science instructor wed today at Keats the bride’s home. The ceremony was performed by the Rev Dr Lockwood, father of the groom, and the couple will depart for Ontario for a period of absence for special study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Dec
Frank
Lockwood
State Agricultural College
Mary Pritner
Keats
Laskensod
Onn
Scots-born man from 1820 dies after ice breakthrough incident
A man born in Scotland in 1820 died after an ice breaking accident. The report notes the cause as neurabia of the cae, with the phrase Broke Through the Ice appearing as a summary gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Primitive farm machinery proposal for field plow system
Mr Sherman favors using gasoline power to drive field plows via stationary engines on each side of the field linked by a drum cable. He argues steam engines are bulky and wasteful, requiring fuel hauling and night fire tending, while gasoline could be economical and efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortman
Sherman
Alan
Real Estate Transfers Published In Local Listings
Real estate transfers listed include L H Morey and wife to Ella May Tapio for 100, lots on Locust street Mulvane and Chase's Greenwood for 150, several lots on Winfield avenue in J W Morris addition, Freshman and wife to Jno H Sw 15 and part se Wn R W. Nanon and wife to T W Andrews 1500 for part sw 34 10 23 part ow 4 1 12, MM is Stalker and wife to Henry Hal 1400 for Ohio avenue, T Miller and wife to SB Johnson 3800 for part 26 16 east of sixth Brticipal meridian, Kreiper Jno G Fielshman 1 and 4 is 1s and part se 15 12 17. Additional text references remedies and ads appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Morey
Ella May Tapio
Locust Street
Mulvane & Chase
Greenwood
Winfield Avenue
J. W. Morris
Jno
H. Sw
R W. Nanon
T. W. Andrews
Stalker
Wite
Henry Hal
Ohio Avenue
Norton
Serond
T. Miller
SB. Johnson
Kreiper Jno
G. Fielshman
All Drug
Christmas and New Year Holiday Tickets to Santa Fe
Christmas and New Year holiday round trip tickets go on sale December 4, 25 and January 1 with return on January 3, 1902. An old advertisement notes health and nerve treatment lines and a medical office in Topeka offering services to ease nervous fatigue and sleeplessness.
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Aid
Jen
Tisand Houte
Pian Fiat
F. Menninger
M. D
Kan‘Tal
Science
Topeka
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Witch Hazel Soap
Mzayan
Philodsiphie
Catarre
Y. MG A
East Bigthh
Capitoluilding & Loan Association
Kansas Ave
Sam Harris
Astia Bay
Baste Fe
Umit
Mes
Ark
Raturdt
Sporting News
Dan O’brien
Hart
Rodgers
MacKay
Milionaire Turfroan
E. Madden
Frisco
San France
Pat Morrissey
Noces
Morristex Red
Mercer
Ric Shannon
Janice
Jim Hale
Horton
Eres
Kansas News
Emporia
Maggie Marshall
Minneapolis
New Elevator Association
Yale
New Haven
Conn
Yale Varsity
Dublin Receita
Harvard
Comsat
Ecanaivanta
Jeffries
Fitz
Croker
Rabbit Hunter
Wtory
Pete
A. P. Gorton
Gorton Bourt
Coffeyville Journal
Siever Signa
Detroit
Detroit, Mich
Leavenworth Robbers
Atwood
Staees
Prof. Lockwood
Bears
Castoria
Boliday
Union Pacific
A. Lewis
Kanass Avenue
J. C. Fulton
Sid & Son
Nort
Cornwell
Valley Street
Beugerties
Beasia
Andrvorians
Risers
Horner Coal CO
O, DuMosa
Demoss & Penwell
Quincy St
L. M. Panwa
Auditorium
Topeka Choral Society
King
State Teachers’ Association
Stansfeld
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