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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1901

Page

2

Spanks Young Hoosevelt and Mischief in Christmas Package

Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled report mentioning a boy named Keata persistently inspecting a Christmas package. Other phrases reference Archibald, Serinus birds, and nurse Ledwith with unclear context. The text resembles a puzzle-like, error-filled clipping with no coherent events or outcomes.

Mischiewsun Archibald Serinus Tata Ledwith Keata Wan Ayalhme Promatty

Roosevelt as a Santa at Cove Neck school

President Roosevelt played Santa at the Cove Neck district school near Oyster Bay. Miss Sarah Proctor, the teacher, received a generous check from the president to buy Christmas gifts for all the pupils, continuing the annual custom of holiday gifting at the school.

New York Sarah Pro‘Most Sal Cove Neck L. 1 Oyster Bay Roosevelt Santa Claus

Topeka inspector probes publications under dairy regulation

Post office inspector Harrison, en route home from Chicago to Salina, investigated alleged violations of second clamp dairy regulation by publications such as Boyon's Monthly. The probe targets publication subscrip tion practices and an organization linked to dairy education efforts. Also noted are bequests, peanut burnings, and holiday excursion rates unrelated to the main inquiry.

Harrison Topeka Salina Chicago Flurrisen Boyon's Monthly Sas Geeta Ip & Gual Witc The Bela’ Cult Seward Jones Wastin Neon Ceapany

Christian Science Stipulate Abolished Says Syrian Native

A young Syrian Christian student in America, Michail Shadi, now 21, declares there is no God and criticizes Christian science. He arrived to study for the ministry with plans to return to Syria and teach. He cites Syrian Protestant College in Beirut and denounces miracles as hindering belief.

Michail Shadi Syria America Michael Shaditt Vand Eka Seare Athy Bertoot Goa Mount Sin Moses

Missouri Kansas Texas train wreck near Dallas

Dallas Tex Dec 55 a southbound Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train due in Dallas at 11 20 last night wrecked six miles north and burned nearly completely three injured none killed baggage express and mail cars saved engine and one locomotive remain five cars demolished injured include Jenks Ciarte coxinaer Denke Tes Willan sceevney Bremse and Sener among others damage reported to engine motors and five cars with the rest of train destroyed President Roosevelt extends Merry Christmas greetings to White House clerks during a Cabinet session in Washington.

Dallas Tex Here Po Poe Jenks Ciarte Coxinaer Denke Tes Willan Sceevney Bremse Coforest Iniarad Wallaeel Washington Roosevelt Puller Wen White House

To Catch For Washington. Washington Posters and Catcher Bid Clark

Washington reports a net score and a political catchphrase amid postal and catcher references, naming Clark in connection with the President.

Washington M Dot Clark

Tengling Nerves

Fragmentary OCR text describes a disrupted scene with unclear names and local figures. It mentions tension and crowds, with scattered phrases suggesting a protest or gathering and references to a person or place near Bercy. The readable content is insufficient for a concrete incident or outcome.

Sporting News Sets Stage For Rival Club In Cincinnati

Cincinnati December 26. Rumors swirl over a new club to supplant Brush and a rival American association faction backing Col Ellison and Spalding. A lease on Western avenue grounds remains, but the players will move with the franchise to a new site likely closer to Charity center.

Cincinnati, O Commercial Tribune John T. Brunk Thdlanapelia Ed Ellison Columbus Cincinagi Cincinnati Feague Spalding Brush National League Western Avenue Pew Cherity Armerican League Lkely Plana Ban

Keeler trade tug of war may send him to Baltimore

Baltimore set to lure Willie Keeler as Brooklyn fights to keep the crack fielder. Hanlon claims offer rose to 5000 dollars and hints at a stock interest lure. McGraw plans a surprise move while Detroit and Pittsburgh loom as potential destinations in a shifting National League picture.

Baltimore Wilfe Keeler Meliier Ned Hason Frank Dwyer Detroit Henton Joe Kelly Ikely Keeler Hanlon Dwyer Skeeler Brooklyn Kelly McGraw Robinson Pittsburg Tom Daly Chicago Califorrian Hanson Han Outfelder Flournoy Providence Ourseliers Sheukard Dolen Hildebrand Turner Dahlen Gochnaur Wheeler New York Foxy Ned Windward

Madden Eyes Big Match for Rubin After Jeffries Defeat

Billy Madden, manager of Gus Rubin, returns east after a long road trip and says Rubin is ready for any heavyweight fight. He backs Rubin to become champion, naming Jeffries, Maher, Sharkey and White as possible foes, and mentions talks of a six round bout to renew Rubin versus Jeffries.

Madden Jeffries New York Billy Madden Gus Rubin Akron Rublin Jim Jeffries Bill Hanrahan Marvin Hare Roblin Jet Philadelphia Alire San Francisco

End to Baseball Fight Promises Conference Before Week

News says magnates from eight National League clubs will meet within two weeks to settle disputes and drop court actions. Amid tensions, Amirew Freedman of New York contemplates his stance, while Mr Soden of Boston comments on Spalding’s election and the league’s direction.

Hoston National Feague National League Amirew Freedman New York Freecman Soden Boston Spalding

Spalding controversy sparks court talk and league action

The text discusses tensions around the Spalding dispute and possible court involvement. It hints at actions a person named Heston may take and references Boston in a forthcoming peace stance, opposing disruption to baseball and National League prestige.

Font Dona Hottolin Miere Wil Spalding Boston Heston Club

Football in Winfield Promises Interest Amid Postseason Clash

Wellington and Winfield teams meet today in a post season football game in Winfield. The local squad draws from county high school play and is reinforced by Walter Bullock and others from Fairmount Wichita and state schools. Nofsinger visits as a former home resident. A New Year’s Day matchup with Mayfield follows, featuring a strong Oklahoma college connection.

Wellington Kan Missouri Kansas Winfield Walter Bullock Fairmount College Wichita Ed Childs Boston Rols Nofsinger Crick State University Nofsinger Oklahoma Sotlege Roberts Washburn Burel Blute University Ginny Inca Mayfield Roberts Boys Oklahoma College Tenn

Hickey Confident on A A Success Amid League Feud

St Joseph Missouri December 2 President Thomas J Hickey of the American association returns home after a long eastern tour insisting he is confident of the association's success. He dismisses Milwaukee leasing rumors as false and says allies dispute President Whitfield of the Western League.

American Association St. Joseph Thomas J. Hickey Eastern Polte Milwaukee Whitfield

Holt Armstrong to Train Sharkey for Maher Fight in Philly

Holt Armstrong trains Tom Sharkey for the January 27 bout with Peter Maher in Philadelphia. Sharkey stays at Wood's gym through next week then moves to Sheepshead Bay quarters for finishing touches with Parson Davies back in New York from Europe and a business interest in Beaumont Texas.

Sharkey New York Holt Armstrong Colored Hercules Tom Sharkey Peter Maher Philadelphia Wood's Mit Sheepshead Bay Quarters Parson Davies Dee Davies Parson Davie Europe Tom O'Rourke Delevan England Beaumont Texas Baroness

Prohibitionists Plan Booths at Bridges to Seize Liquor

Kansas City Kansas temperance leaders meet in Justice Mason's court to implement a plan under the Horrel law to station constables at three bridges from Missouri to seize beer and whisky before delivery. They aim to cut Missouri supplies, arguing the plan respects state law. opponents call it unconstitutional and an interstate commerce interference.

Kansas City Kas J. M. Mason Kaa Quindury Missouri Mason Wyandotte County Kaw Kaw River Mason's Court Room

Snow Returns to Kansas University After Absence

Dr. F H Snow resumes the chair of natural history at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, returning after more than a year away due to health. He spent time in California and Wisconsin with his wife and Miss Raith Snow, feeling much stronger and ready to resume duties. Snow has been a longtime popular figure with students and faculty and will begin the second term.

KE. U. University Lawrence Kas F. H. Snow University of Kansas Snow California Wisconsin Raith Snow Dr. Snow Board of Regents

Lanyon Brothers form zinc smelting firm for Neodesha plant

The Lanyon brothers E V, Dee, and Will Jr of Pittsburgh form the Lanyon Brothers Spelter Company to erect a zinc smelter in Neodesha Kansas. They hold gas leases nearby and plan a 3000 retort capacity smelter with wells starting soon. E V Lanyon will leave his current post.

Lanyon Brothers Tole Kan Lan You Brothers Spelter Company E. V. Lanyon Dee Lanyon Will Lanyon Pittature Neodesha Kansas

Man Released After Fatal Shooting in Weir City

In Weir City Kansas on December 4 Romain Tan jaune, a man with four sons, was freed by an undefined authority after a shooting incident. Reports say he should divide about $700 cash and leave property interests to them in Tennessee America forever. His son and wife were involved. details include that two individuals went home drunk and a man was shot.

Weir City Kan Romain Tanjaune America Avery Twobius

Slim Confesses to Avoid Sentence for Burglary Says He Didn’t Want It

The county attorney Torrance reports that the suspect Slim confessed to burglary to avoid a harsher sentence. The statement indicates remorse and a plea for leniency as the case moves through Neihita jurisdiction.

Neihita Herger Torrance

Jimmys Statement Confession Motives In Murder Case

The article reports on statements attributed to Jim denying involvement in a murder and describing a coerced confession to Detective Douglass in Wichita Jail. It notes Slim faces trial in Cowley County court and was sent back to Montgomery County. An officer shot a fleeing colored suspect, Chase Broddus of St Joseph, Mo, who allegedly assaulted a child. Rural delivery routes announced for Kansas states several counties and carriers with route lengths and populations.

Jim Douglass Wichita Cowley Montgomery County Leavenworth Kan Chase Broddus St Joseph Dezen Aera Stoon Broddus Kansas Washington Bremen Marshall County J. A. Lnedders John Mingo Hrough Clay County W. B. Ristine L. J. Heasted J. Elittaker Merle W. Whittaker Wilets Isaa Reed

Larned Eagle-Optic Sold to local editor Eckert

Tom E. Leftwich sold the Larned Eagle-Optic to Warv y Eckert editor and publisher of the Tiller and Teller for 5000 dollars. Leftwich plans to move to Honolulu or Manila to enter the newspaper business.

Larned Eagle-Optic Larned Kas Tom E. Leftwich Kansas Warvey Eckert Tiller and Teller Leftwich Honolulu Manila

Smallpox Epidemic Spreads After County Dance in Concordia

In Meredith township five families were found with sixteen cases of smallpox after a public dance. Health authorities acted quickly to curb the outbreak as four more families were discovered with the disease the next day. The episode follows a recent public event and underscores the local health response.

Concordia Kas Meredith Township

Man Pleads Guilty in Grand Larceny Case

Julian Rel bolt formerly fled Nebraska after stealing a horse saddle bridle and revolver from Theodore Laing's farm. He has pleaded guilty to grand larceny and received a six year sentence to a reformatory in Batlingen.

Concordia Kaa Julian Rel Bolt Theodore Laing Wea Nebraska Butchinsen

Pigeons to Be Replaced by Wireless Telegraphy at Brooklyn Navy Yard

New York December 28 Pigeons are to be sold and the Navy Yard at Brooklyn will begin experiments using wireless telegraphy for ship to ship communication. The change marks the end of homing pigeons as a means of naval signaling.

Chicago Mra Zama A. Schiey Reeweil P Flower New York Giee Mra. Sehrey Brooklyn Navy Yard Department

Man Falls From Duct at Union Station Breaking Leg

Feltee Li a man from Des Moines fell from a duct at Union Station last night injuring his right knee. Police reported the incident as an accidental fall and officers advised medical staff.

Feltee “Li Kensas Ciso Tres Richoison Tes Moines Union Station Maanner

City Ticket Office Union Pacific KR.KH

Jangling nerves and irritability described with vague symptoms and fatigue. The text mentions a nerve commission and a locality ticket office in Kansas, citing George W6 and Stanerela. It reads like a garbled advisory or notice about health symptoms and a city office contact.

Seia George W6 Stanerela c Yeinans Murlsall

Night School of Y M C A Buys Free Courses

Night school of the Y M C A offers business courses run by experienced instructors. Members receive personal attention and those completing the course earn an International certificate. For details, visit the Association office on East High Street.

Association East Higth Street

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