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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1901

Page

2

Stopped by Police Ends French Bout at Midnight

New York report of a boxing match halted by police inspector Thernepess near midnight. The American challenger Agyriean champion Wwinutes Roeber faced Paul Poon, with Roeber dominating but unable to finish as police stopped proceedings after 1 hour 15 minutes. Attendance reached 7000.

New York Briegt Roeber Wreaker Chamilion Paul Poon Thernpess Pearty Weber

Fitz Picks Jeffries in Championship Debate

Fitz Simmons weighs strong and weak points of Jeffries and Ruhlin. He names Jeffries winner of the coming championship, citing Jeffries superior reach and punching power while Ruhlin’s weaknesses include a slower pace and lighter defense.

New Fork Fitssimmons Jéffries Maldens Rablin Jeffries Rublin

Turf Writers Organize to Add Dignity to Racing Critic

New Orleans on Feb 7 reports the Turf Writers Association elected Frank Breen as honorary chair and Hugh E Keogh of Chicago as secretary. Dr. Murray, from New York, aims to elevate the racing critic’s standing amid current disorder and lack of organization.

New Orleans Fev Atner Frank Breen New Eee Hugh E Keogh Chicago Murray Ulao Dresa Weil Bi Inna Michald Tinitins

Russian Inventor Unveils New Locomotion System

A Russian inventor claims to have discovered a novel locomotion method and a moving cylinder powered automobile. The report notes high expectations that the invention will spark a major revolution, with Moscow backing and international attention shaping early interest and potential adoption.

New York Moscow Geriey Beni

Badgers Seek Boxers and Regulation in Legislature

Confused text indicates a Wisconsin legislature debate on boxing in Wincometh city. Proposal aims to regulate boxing matches and permit formerly competing men from round contests to participate. Context suggests a push for formal rules during the current session.

Siwarkes Wik Fem Wincometh Fie Maki Chivage Ronda

Louisville Turermen Worry Over Date Allotment

In BCAULTS 15 SATISFIED, Louisville teams voice concern about schedule dates and allotment. The article notes Turtmen and related fixtures amid calendar constraints and local sports planning.

Louisville Turtmen

Rival jockeys face scheduling clashes and bids

In a candid exchange, Schultere claims rival factions fear changes to racing days and schedules. He cites a Western Jockey Club stance and notes Lecinville and Nashville meetings amid bids, while denying antagonism from Memphis organizers and promising no opposition to the plan.

Bere Lecinville Cittes Nustville Wow Chicago Ead Schultere Jockey Club Han Thi Bn Memphis

M'Ginnity Not for sale to St Louis in bid talks

Brooklyn declines to negotiate for legendary pitcher M'Ginnity as Feb 3 reports say he has no interest in playing for the season. Local club chief indicates strong efforts to secure pitchers and infielders have yielded little progress to date.

Brooklyn St Louis Frank Te Sr. Penal Base SC Lula Henos Orst

Heart Figures Rival Offers as Unworthy in Hart Speech

President Hart denounces rival teams offers to players as valueless. He questions motives behind recruitment tactics, criticizes American clubs for drawing fees, and emphasizes independence of college programs amid national sports tensions.

Ohh Hart Pnies Adenali Brest Sohacen Gominkey Yestern Hart Nis Dall Deauicemenia Ana Zeit American Has Homaluar Jesawe Clube

Work on Grounds to Begin for Boston Stadium Renovation

The American League plans a Boston project with improved facilities including player rooms and a press area. Groundwork will start soon after five years of planning and a budget noted as 96,000. The wing will feature a directors’ area and accommodations for visiting teams and media.

American League Boston Quonton Murs Poly Lee

Commission Signed by President Washington In Historic Letter

A garbled report describes in Douglas County a pastor and postmaster arrest tied to liquor sales. It mentions an Atchison district court lawsuit and references to Colonel Arthur St. Chur and Revolutionary era figures, with a claim of restoring historical papers to an archive.

United States Atchison District Court Loulve Crit Jeet Craft Charley Wemsbure Arthur St. Chur Comunieed Antsie Caymaay Leu Fisher Globe Office Sirticae Crahum Amnes District Court Ain Neo Crasi Croi Wil

Missouri Pacific Sued for 25000 in Deputy Salaries

The Missouri Pacific Railroad is named in a $25,000 suit alleging unpaid salaries. Plaintiffs include Angalis Lae and a boy about 12 years old. District court records show a lengthy process with names such as Lees and Inglis Les connected to the case.

Leavenworss Lees Angalis Lae Adeauurt Pacific Boyfront FBO Taonu John Inglis

After the Jointist Admits to Court Details in Halstead Case

Report from the February term notes the arrest of Weiler, a well known local figure, following a morning incident in Halstead City. A quantity of wine was confiscated and the suspect was taken to Newton for processing.

Tioga Ing Gook Sa Halstead Newton Sey AH Crane Weiler Det Weiler

Woman to Judge Dogs From Abroad to Exhibit in U S

Reported arrival of Mrs Oughton to judge dogs at events in Providence February 13 and 14, with plans to exhibit at Madison Square Garden. Also notes about beer club policy in Pittsburg, a Los Angeles boxing dispute, and Gilbert Bigue signing with Milwaukee club.

Fort Scott Man Sues Over Telephone Plant Split

Fort Scott reports a lawsuit filed by F F Pattersot against the Lelephone plastia firm alleging mismanagement and calling into question his retirement from the company. The suit seeks back value and asserts disputes over stock and ownership amid leadership harmony concerns.

Fort Scott Pep

Fred Barvey Dying at Santa Fe Eating House Leader

Leavenworth Feb. 7 Fred Barvey proprietor of the Santa Fe eating house system on the Santa Fe road is dying at his West Seventh and Clive street home His illness is reported as grave with intestinal disorders for some time and his condition may prove fatal

Santa Fe Leavenworth, Romn Fred Harv Santa Fe Road West Seventh Clive Streem Marvey

Postmaster in Clinton Accused of Prohibition Violation

Lawrence Kansas Feb 7 J H Boseerman postmaster at Clinton a civil town southwest of the city was arrested yesterday on a district court warrant charging him with three counts of violating the prohibitory law. He fixed bail at 600 dollars Boseerman is a preacher who often filled pulpits in the surrounding Clinton area.

Ciinten Wrence Kas J. H. Boseer Clinten Atey Hoseerman le Clinton

Concordia Joints Close Over License Fee Refusal

Long fragmentary report from Concordia notes a refusal to pay a monthly license fee of 10 dollars, triggering a series of municipal enforcement actions and city treasury revenues. Within Salina and surrounding areas, court suits and local orders discuss sidewalk damages, police actions, and smallpox quarantines, with various residents and officials named in scattered items. The text also mentions a Florence athletic association and local governance debates.

Concordia

Appointment of Cadets Suggested to Remedy Shortage

Washington Feb 7 Senator Hale presented communications from the Navy secretary detailing naval officer shortages from the Spanish War era. Documents show hundreds of officers sold with varying prices and a need for 900 additional officers below lieutenant commander. Recommendation: amend the naval appropriation to appoint two cadets per senator and ten cadets at large to bolster officers.

Hale Senate Spain Badigar Ross Heetor Fsbo Sora Macy Tt Dewey Dureka Havig- Jor Congress

King Edward Seeks Pacific Settlement With America

London dispatch reports that secession of King Edward aims to avoid a wrangle with the United States over the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Ministers prefer waiving formality to begin the new reign with friendship, hoping to calm controversy and unite the English speaking world.

New York W. T. Stead Journal and Advertiser London Edward Mar Nick Rigs America Phere Reaason Mckinley Hay Chaste

Rich gravel found in Atlin district near Discovery

News from the north reports a very rich find on Ping creek near Discovery in the Atlin district owned by Prite Milter. Gravel grading 150 to the shovel was found on bedrock. Prospectors in Stewart river country expand beyond clear crete digging, pushing toward Twenty Mile crow and farther where fish strikes occur. Thousands of acres at Yukon Bydraulleae opened for placeroy. Ottawa reports that many regulations were revoked for Sixty Mile Ten Mile Slate Creek Stewart River Fifty Mile and others due to noncompliance.

Victoria Atlin Discovery Ping Creek Prite Milter Stewart River Crete Twenty Mile Crow Yukon

Tragic Death from Accidental Gun Discharge

Salina reports a tragedy as Mrs Mortimer aged Sieay was killed by accidental discharge of a gun in the home of her deceased husband’s parents. The young bride recently married to W. Mortimer and the couple resided with Mia Bf mere parents where the accident occurred.

Enda Brida Salina Mortimer Sieay Yours Mia

A Prosperous Settlement Catholic Anniversary

A Catholic community marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a celebration in the parish and memories of early settlers. The note recalls that seven families established the settlement, with the first settlers named Stretoer Haney and others. The observance is planned for the upcoming Monday and Tuesday of the month.

Buch Weuser Biebenthal Réam Stretoer Bes Haney Beppe

Relief From Grip Promoted by Dr Miles Remedies

Ephemeral testimonials praise Dr Miles Pain Pills Nervine and Liver Pills as cures for grip chest tightness headache sleeplessness and heart trouble. Subjects include Gust Egan Fackeon Bich Attar softering and Mrs Clarinda Botier from Wheeling plus Mrs B C Irvin and Mrs J Wellet among others claiming quick relief and lasting cure.

Miles Gust Egan J Fackeon Bi i Bich Dr. Milde Nervine Barty Abbott Cincinnati Gehe Clarinda Botier W. Wheeling

Santa Fe Trains Delayed By California Floods

Flooding near Merced California halts Santa Fe rail service with waterlogged tracks and stranded trains. Messages report snow and rain in the region causing widespread disruption as authorities respond to the weather and residents report damaged homes and closed routes.

Flee From Deouth in New York Dispatch

A Hersid dispatch from Rio Janeiro reports great misery in Para due to a prolonged drought with scarce rain providing little relief. Emigration from the region increases as diseases appear in the city and police deploy quarantine measures amid fears of cholera. Germans in Petropeila stage a demonstration for Count Ward-Valied, the minister appointed to Japan.

New York Rio Janeiro Para Haine Iiet Jaeserae Dover Poe Petropeila Syrae Count Ward-Valied

Gagged Postmistress Burglary Strikes Rose, Ohio

In Toledo on February 7, burglars bound the Rose postmistress after applying ligatured matches to her feet. The incident reports a targeted home and postal service breach with unknown motives and suspects at large.

Toledo, O Rose

Fragmentary headline hints at new use for X rays and Gate 124

A garbled OCR snippet hints at experimental or proposed uses for X rays and a Gate 124 project. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, leaving only vague references to science and infrastructure terms.

Fragmented notice from a historical paper about a medical method

Incoherent OCR text mentions a Dr. and a well known method, with scattered phrases about a patient named Mae or Maer and a woman, a tree, and a danger or rain. The readable parts suggest a medical discussion or case note but lack clear actions or dates. Entities are unclear due to garbled typography.

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