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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1901

Page

2

Veteran Adri an Anson Responds On Spalding Stock Ownership

Philadelphia reports Captain Adri an C. Anson, longtime Chicago club captain and stockholder in Chicago and New York clubs, defends his ownership and payments. He describes initial capitalization, cash paid, and dividends, and says the matter could lead to legal action to protect his interests amid baseball leadership disputes.

Philadelphia Adrian C. Anson Diamond A. G. Spalding Chicago National League Baseball Club Germantown New York Net York AG Spalaine Siven Fay Ube Oe Spalding United Thin Ammount Piso York John Teynancial Andrew Hid J. Ravith Pelther

Spokane cyclist Allen wins two Dawson sawdust races

Eddis Allen, a Spokane cyclist touring New York for racing funds, won both Dawson bicycle races on a six inch sawdust track amid a heavy field including Tom of Boston and Barnaby. He carried a cane, wore a notable outfit, and received gold buffets worth a dollar each from supporters.

Eddis Allen New York Der Fiddle Allen Spokane Wash Tacoma Chyenpias Klondike Perie Thes Tenia Allen Aften Tom Boston Barnaby Billy Brasty Hanaling Brtyish Columbia McCarthy Toronto Michael T Tomae Motors

Fine Home for Bookies Met Turf Association Spends

The Metropolitan Turf Association, consisting of New York’s leading bookmakers, leased and furnished the house at 22 Twenty-sixth Street for 73009 dollars. Charles White named general manager to oversee the property.

Metropolitan Turf Association New York Ee ‘Twenty-sixth Street Charles White

Hayes Backs Low National Jockey Club Reinstatement Effort

Memphis Tenn Dec 27 T P Hayes heads Horsemen Protective Association actions against Western Jockey Club. He plans to seek reinstatement after securing injunctions to protect his horses from disbarment in stakes where they were entered, signaling a renewed push by Western region horsemen.

Jockey Club Memphis Tenn T. P. Hayes Horsemen's Protective Hayes Western Jockey Club Louis Ville West

Ryan Sues Jeffries For 1000 In Training Service Action

Tommy Ryan, once a prize fighter now in Kansas City business, sues James J. Jeffries in circuit court to recover 1000 said to be for training the world champion for his May 1890 fight with James J. Corbett at Coney Island. Jeffries allegedly ignored service while in a Turkish bath and gave no reply.

Kansas City Tommy Ryan James J. Jeffries James J. Corbett Coney Island Jeffries Ryan

Wisconsin and Minnesota Sign to Play Next Fall

Wisconsin and Minnesota football authorities agreed this morning to an autumn game in Minneapolis next season. The meeting decided the date could be November 8 or 15 with a tentatively chosen campus location and a preferred neutral site for the contest.

Wisconsin St Minneapolis Milwaukee Wis Minnesota Minneapolis Itoe Badgers

King Names Kuhne as General Player for Indianapolis Club

President Wat King announced today that Charles B Kuhne of Freeport Illinois has been signed as a general utility player for the Indianapolis Ball club. Kuhne played for Hartford last season and joins the roster as the team prepares for upcoming play in December.

Watkins Bigns Kuhns Indianapolis President Watking Indianapolia Ball Club Charles B. Kuhne Freeport Eas General Ac Hartford

RACES CLASH IN CHILDERSBURG RACE RIOT

In Childersburg a white man and son were killed and a white boy and another man wounded during a fight between white and Black residents. Suspects were jailed in Turledge as violence spread across the town, leaving several injured and rights enforcement active.

Birmingham Ala Childersburs Platons Turledge BUND Reuben Bird Tom Kelis Ty Keely Ty George Bi Beer Tom J. Bird Holly Bird Siie Elouee Ae George Woods Sereo Resaareli Wes Charles Woods

Three Men Die as Crane Falls at Chicago Works

A steel crane at American Idee Works collapsed in Chicago injuring four and killing three workers. The crane, rated for 30 tons, was carrying 20 tons when it fell. Names of the deceased include John Swan John Traver and Albert Rock with several injured others. Nearly thirty workers were nearby during the incident.

Chicago American Idee Works John Swan John Traver Albert Rock John Doyie Charles Warren Matthew Hogan Patrick Murphy Murnby Swan Traver

Rural Free Delivery to Start in Midwest and Canada

Rural Free Delivery begins February 1 with routes in Kansas at Augusta Butler county carrying three carriers over 77 miles serving 1500 people. Simpson in Mitchell county runs tri weekly with one carrier over 1 mile serving 600. Discontinued offices include Indianola Bodare and repairs in other districts.

Washington Vec. Wi Kansas Augusta Butler County F. L. Ayers J. L. Beck J. W. McPherson Indianola Bodare Simpson Mitchell County George E. Rathbun

Beets and a Sugar Factory Dream in Arkansas Valley

Garden City message to the State Journal outlines Kansas beet growing in Finney, Kearney, and Hamilton counties. It notes 450 acres planted statewide, yields from 1.5 to 16.6 tons per acre, sugar percentages from 13 to about 21, and strong interest in expanding acreage for a Kansas sugar industry with potential capital support from Chicago. The writer urges homes, irrigation, and land purchases to attract a local factory and notes western Kansas as the prime region facilitating irrigation and water rights. LL DIGEM

Garden City State Journal Upper Arkansas Valley American Best Sugar Company Rocky Ford, Col Finney, Kearney Hamilton Ths Kansas Finney Colorado Sugar Chicago

Deouth at Cherryvale Water Shortage Strains Town

Water scarcity hits Cherryvale as brick plants and factories shut down. Ponds and creeks exhausted. wells dry and cisterns low. Frank Appleby supplies water to much of the Fourth ward. some sellers fetch 20 cents per barrel. Smelters report pond reserves may last another month.

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County Clerks Meet to Discuss State Tax Revision Bill

Hutchinson Dec 27 Kansas county clerks met in sessions to study and discuss the proposed tax bill drafted by the Kansas state tax commission in 1901. Senator Dumont Smith spoke at length, urging endorsement. a committee will report today after a full day’s discussion with thirty counties represented.

Hutchinson Kansas Kensan F Dumont Smith Tax Commission

Norton county reunion noted in Norton Kansas records

A notable gathering occurred in Norton Kansas this week organized by Charles Wharton. Eleven county residents attended, with ten living and all from Norton County. The event marked the first election held in 1870 Hull elected the judge and served one year when a base was?

Norton, Kus Dec Norton Chas Ite Hull Wien ‘A

Early Norton County Ex-Sheriffs and Political Lineage

The record lists several Norton County officials and sheriffs from the 19th century, including J. Rewes tyed and J. led, J. Vining elected in 1879 serving two terms, Amon Butler four years, Henry Joint two terms, Hetuxton two terms, and William H. Croce as the present series head. It notes ex-sheriffs Bail Keener and Betterton, Vining’s Navy service, and reminiscences by C D. Jones about horse thieves Dutch Henry and Ram Hogeboom. An association of ex-sheriffs formed with Chas W Posson as president and W H Croce as secretary.

J. Rewes Tyed W. Vining Wan Amon Butler Henry Joint Hetuxton William HL Croce Hix Bail Vining Navy Hespi Law Cd. Jones Dutch Henry Bud Thomas Ram Hogeboom Essually Sheriffs Norton County Chas. W. Posson W. H. Croce

Coffey County Banks Show Unusually Prosperous Deposits

Coffey County banks report large deposits indicating prosperity. Burlington National Bank shows 135,146.87. Peemlere National Bank 260,141.53. Citizens State Bank 45,4 Btute Bank Lebo 49,673.22. Bank of Waverly 90,602.45, totaling 580,509.60 plus farm deposits and time certificates bringing total to 666,845.92.

Burlington Kas Coffey County Aon Burlington National. Bank Peemlere National Bank Butlington Citizens’ State Bank le Roy Btute Bank Lebo Bank of

Maso Gives Up Cuban Presidential Campaign

Havana reports that General Bartolome Maso, Democratic candidate for Cuba’s presidency, left for his home in Menganillo after announcing his withdrawal from the race. A large crowd gathered at yesterday’s demonstration and another at the railroad this morning. A Havana newspaper quotes General Gomez threatening to recall the governor for permitting demonstrations.

Havana Bartolome Maso Democratic Party Cuba Menganillo Aa Gomez Jovernor Reclo Prin Ga Gormrey Gomes Pia Dearetin Wien

Relief in Six Hours by Great Kidney Cure

A claimed miracle cure relieves kidney and bladder disease in six hours. The advertisement promises quick relief for men and women suffering from water retention and associated pain, and directs readers to contact George W. Sinefield and the Sim Drug Co for the remedy.

George W. Sisnefield Sim Drug’ Co

Revenue declines in November 1901 collections

Washington December 27 report shows November 1901 total revenue collections down from November 1900 by about 210 thousand dollars. Fermented liquors receipts fall by 84 thousand, salt taxes rise 324 thousand, internal revenue from other sources shows mixed changes. Five month total receipts amount to 120.854 million, a decrease of 10.625 million from 1900, amid a revenue reduction bill passed by Congress.

Washington Prclin Sng

New Year Disbursements Reported in Major Cities

Commercial total disbursements across New York Boston and Philadelphia reach 200 000.00 with January dividends totaling 25 044.96 including December closing days. Local lacustrial companies declare aggregate dividends for January.

New York Boston Philadelphia Shore Che Aseregate Alewly

Bone to Go Back

Harry Bone United States district attorney plans to move back to Ashland after resigning on June 1 and may return to Topeka later. He resumes law practice and eyes a future attorney general bid amid ongoing controversy.

Harry Bone United States Ashland Arame County James Jonlend Topeka

Night School of the Y M C A Offers Evening Courses

The association announces a night school with courses in elementary and advanced arithmetic practical grammar spelling and punctuation and business studies. Professors Howtebush and Van Horn are engaged as teachers for the year and students completing the course receive an international certificate. For information visit the Association office on East Eighth Street.

Essors Fel Howtebush He van Horn Asis Association East Elgthh Street

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