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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1901
Page
2
Chicago dispatch notes veteran outfielder Captain Jimmy Ryan, long a Chicago player since 1882, may be traded to St Paul amid offers. Hart previously rejected moves but Ryan’s batting prowess and loyalty are cited as reasons for possible reunion or club changes.
Baseball averages from the American League show Binns leading club batting with a .374 average. Notable mentions include Chicago and Kansas City players posting strong marks, while McAleer and Hyun are cited among leaders in their teams. The report summarizes top performers and team leaders in batting averages across the league.
A scrambled report mentions Teshau’s new plate names, Kansas City Manager Tebenn, and several players. It lists names like Henry Sehmiat and Catcher suilican, with references to Behroldt as a twicker and Milty cepatic in pitching. No clear game details or dates emerge.
A fragmented look at players and scouts comparing Jeffries and Ruhlin, listing contemporaries like Kearns, Eset, the Butler, Herr, Feeney, and others. Mentions arms, pitching, catching, and infielder prospects with references to Tebeau, Latocky, Reville, Peltz, Winters, Burkett, and Keim, amid club uncertainties and expansion rumors.
The article reports that league magnates, fearing losing stars to the American League, write to National League President Zimmer. Hart and Rogers seek to know if Zimmer will attend meetings with or without Attorney Taylor, and officials discuss penalties for players who switch leagues. Boxers and promoters in Boston and New York react to boxing events and future match plans.
Boston February 14 The Worcester pitcher McGee is cited in a Worcester paper as making statements harmful to the Players' Association and its interests. Reported belief in the Eastern League points to possible Player association violations and protective measures amid speculation.
Pat Daley, who defeated Johnny Hughes, lightweight champion of ink fund, plans to travel to England after a tentative stint in New York. Daley sought work with Eastern promoters, impressed, and offered services despite limited funds. He decided to sail to England to pursue further boxing opportunities.
In Milwaukee, discussions heat about uniting lesgua and association teams before the championship season. President Kililis of the American league signals readiness to stage a Roman style challenge for city supremacy with a $500 stake, while the association’s secretary weighs terms. Reports hint at an exciting melee as clubs debate a potential interleague contest and its implications for the city title.
At Madison Square Garden a major trotter horse sale drawn 400 head of consignments. Notable figures include Eaton Wilkessums and John McCarthy of Brooklyn among buyers and sellers. The event is described as the attr horse sale with strong prices reported for several entries.
President C B Powers of the American Aviation National League says after returning from the east that outlook is bright. He reports all arrangements in Washington and Baltimore complete and client matters in place. The association remains on a sound footing with progress expected as plans move forward.
Twenty eight men entered the Indianapolis gun shoot in February.204 of 210 possible targets were secured with 199 hits. A. By Gonner achieved a high score. Benin 3 awan placed third with a total. The Grand Central five third event concluded today in Sansco, Indiana.
Somers of the American league has departed for Boston to secure a contract for two construction stands to be erected in the city park. The move follows prior secured terms and targets completion by June. details remain sparse.
San Francisco February 15 Silurian a 15 to 1 shot finished first in the mile but was disqualified for fouling Advance Guard. RS latter was declared winner. Bure rode Ben competitors Ocunsor cleared two fences in the interval.
An ad style testimonial from Topeka touts Doan's Kidney Pills as relief for backache and kidney trouble. A speaker from Rowley Dry Goods claims the product helped him rise from bed after constant pain, with improved health and reduced secretions, urging others to try Doan's.
A fragment from a Kansas newspaper discusses joint property rights amid mob destruction of property connected with illegal liquor operations. It references a January 1900 county case, jury instructions on destroying liquor premises, and a Supreme Court decision from October 1899 upholding lawful intervention rather than vigilantism.
A mass meeting in the oper house Tuesday evening organized by Temperance Peopis Exterminatse to close the joints. Nearly 100 volunteers responded before the druggist Cov was reached. Mr Barnett, the committee chair, said they would follow the warrant to search his store and a prosecuting attorney was summoned to Lyone.
An account describes a disruptive incident where a woman accused of danger hurled objects and damaged property during a confrontation. The report notes warnings and police involvement following the episode, with descriptions of assaults and threats.
In Wichita youths contest a livery debt claim as court records reveal disputes over the amount owed and the parties involved. The proceedings touch on unpaid services and alleged charges, with testimony outlining the contested balance and alleged actions surrounding the bill.
A misfiled case from Abilene in February was heard by Judge Moore of the district court. The matter involved a dispute against the wrong company, with proceedings noting the error and jurisdiction.
A fragmented report recounts legal battles over recovering hidden Civil War treasuries. It mentions Union Pacific rights, pension issues, and several named individuals across Virginia and Washington with scattered references to treasure recovery attempts and court actions. The text is garbled but preserves names and locations such as Washington DC Topeka Virginia and Concordia Press as context.
In Wichita, a district court proceeding involves L. Cc Mason, Georgia T. Guernmey, and others against Enut, stemmed from a dispute over street paving in the city. The case notes actions tied to tax payment and paving arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR mentions February events and medals awarded amid a national contest. Names and places are garbled, but references to a senate and a medal tally suggest a ceremonial awarding in geography or marksmanship. Readable details are insufficient to identify persons or organizations.
A damaged OCR fragment from Galena area coverage mentions a quarter of a century coal reference and several garbled names. The readable content is too unclear to identify specific events, people, or dates.
Fire swept the Centennial hotel in Ottens Ottawa on February 15. a substantial loss was reported with extensive damage and an insurance coverage noted at about $1,000 though details remained unclear.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals Cy Beute and C Fels with surnames and titles, a possible household or petition item, and references to a wife named Lela Foit. Details are too garbled to identify place, date, or action with certainty.
An old notice discusses claimed skin and blood cures with various remedies and effects. It mentions a Mrs T Slesbe and jingled references to illness and treatment, noting alleged warnings about feigned or exaggerated results and the era’s medical language.
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