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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1902
Page
6
A Berkeley report notes a Yuki chief traveling from Mendocino to the University of California to assist linguists in recording and preserving Yuki manners, beliefs, and language via phonograph. The project blends education and cultural preservation with university involvement.
A fragment discusses vigorous men and luck in success, praising vitality and the value of a healthy constitution. It hints at a well balanced, robust disposition and mentions Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a laxative for delicate constitutions.
Chicago reports Davy Jones, star fielder, violated his Chicago contract and signed with the St Louis American League club amid dissatisfaction with National League affairs. Jones, from Rockford Illinois, rose to fame with strong batting and speed. Milwaukee previously signed him, but a transfer to St Louis redirected his plans for Spring baseball.
Lexington February 6 Whit ney plans to移ove his Thoroughbreds to New Jersey for inspection and sale followed by visits from John W Schorr of Memphis as he negotiates the purchase of the Crown Fearing colt by Dutchman dam Sister by King owned by Marion Doyle of Paris The colt is priced at 5000 dollars and the move aims to give Whit ney and his father better opportunities to see the horses regularly.
Denver report states Johnny Carbett will join Young Corbett in Cleveland where he will train for the champion’s title. The Kid claims he is bothered by eager fighters across the country claiming chances, while the Hartford bout gave Terry a victory and air of heated talk.
The World notes Kid McCoy is reported broke in New York on February 6. The report contrasts his expected financial stability with ongoing car ownership and London financial chatter, though the text contains garbled wording and uncertain details about sources and specifics.
San Francisco in February sees Yosemite grid reopen talks with Root and Ryan to arrange a match this month. The plan would pair the winner of the Hoot-aGraner fight with Chevnaut, while other contenders adjust weight for a bout at 8 o'clock.
Player MatUIS sent to Ryan with decision expected soon. Jokey last year on Lowell team of New In Exceed. Biay Tez outputs 120 assists. 32 of 253 chances caught, fielding average noted. Nichols advanced money and signed with Kansas City after Lowell club permission. Herman involved in prize fight investigations. Fort Erie exhibitions alleged. Oakland race results. favoured winners, Esternell beat Mon, Hudson beat Amorina, Nigretti upset. Columbia University baseball coach dispute over E M Lewis. leverages as faculty member. Indianapollis American Association signs Ging and Daub. Purdue and Indiana spring dates set. Exhibition games planned. wing shot Kansas championship result 41-40. McGraw declines Summers on Orioles. Dwyer signs Cronin for Detroit. Ten Byck to coach Annapolis cadet crew.
Chicago February 6 A life policy on Thomas Chalmers of Frazer and Centanere was canceled after his age was misstated. The policy for 2100 was issued long ago when he was a working man. A later review corrected his age to 1616, prompting the suit in superior court over the cancellation.
The Washington Election Committee No. 1 today ruled on the McKenzie Mors case against Representative a4 for the Third Kentucky district seat. The contestant seeks to unseat Mr. Rhea, but party lines split along Democratic opposition to unseating their colleague.
The state board of pardons refused to grant an absolute pardon for James and Cole Younger. The two convicts remain on parole but are confined to Minnesota, bound by state borders.
Fort Scott Kansas February 6 The Masonic grand lodge of Kansas plans its annual meeting drawing about 1000 delegates. With 380 lodges and 23000 members statewide, railroads offer reduced round trips from February 1 to 13 and February 17 start. Elks and other groups arrange entertainments as unions provide halls and lodging across Goodlander Tremont hotels plus private homes to accommodate visitors.
Sergeant John Buchanan died last Thursday evening and was buried in Fort Riley military cemetery after a Junction City funeral conducted by Knights Templar and other Masons. His service spanned the Fifth Cavalry with Civil War and Indian campaign participation, and he spent about thirty years at Fort Riley before retiring.
Mrs Duxan Cross dies at her Emporia home after a year long illness. Born in Ohio 183L she married H C Cross in 1857. The couple moved to Kansas in 1365. Only child Charles Cross former president of the defunct First National Bank died by his own hand in 1898. Relatives present include Mary Cross Johnson Parsons sister of Colonel Cross and Mrs Charles Cross Emporia. Funeral at Union Street home.
Kansas City board selects a 200 by 62 foot site on Sublilter tract for Central school, to be moved from its current place to allow a library. The property value is about $4000 and sits three feet above grade with a four room cottage present. Gas pressures and brick plant notes suggest nearby change but no townwide impact.
Early today workers set out with wood alcohol to clean pipes hoping for a full row of exs by night. City school rooms could not be kept warm as the water problems disrupted heating.
Burlington report says Will Peek shot himself in the head on a Santa Fe train between here and Gridley Tuesday night. The bullet passed through his head and he died or will die. no reason given. Norton may resign to avoid charges as Abilene post withdraws its accusation if he leaves office.
Junction City Kansas February 6 ward reports forts will build two large barracks at Fort Riley this spring. One barracks for cavalry and the other for artillery. Another ward will also be erected at the hospital.
Representative Newlands introduces a joint resolution inviting Cuba to become part of the United States first as a territory and later as a state called the state of Cuba. The plan includes a 25 percent duty reduction on Cuban sugar before 1900 and envisions Cuban citizenship under territorial government until statehood.
A Missouri Society dinner in New York at the Waldorf Astoria heard Augustus Thomas and others discuss Missouri items on the menu. Congressman DeArmond sent regrets and telegram collect in true Missouri style. Also reported is the death of J H Baker of Topeka with noting his family.
News from Hong Kong reports that 200 Chinese mutineers aboard the steamer Nanking fired on the British flagship Glory on the Weat river at noon January 18. Rev Charles H. Cowan and another European officer were wounded. the incident prompts a Royal inquiry as authorities pursue culprits.
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