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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
9
Gossip notes Clarcy Morris’ rising ambitions and praises Fitz as a capable actor. It recalls Harry Hutchens Morrin’s late St. Louis boxing links, his Barton sojourn, and a critic reputation. The piece blends sports and theatrical chatter with stylistic flourishes about aging champions and vivid character portraits.
A fragmentary portrait recalls John E Sullivan and Rose Tullan, noting Sullivan’s past desire to wed her, Tullan’s theater fame, and interwoven marriages. It mentions Mrs Fitesimmons as the second wife, a divorce from a first wife, and hints at their family lives including a son from the first marriage now 18 and in New Jersey.
Emporia February reports the Normal school's baseball team preparing in the new gym with a large net to protect walls. Thirteen candidates for spots on the squad are listed including the Culpe brothers Humes and several Petersons. Schedule hints at games from May 25 against Missouri University Washburn Ottawa Marys KU with returns likely.
In New York a chaotic scene unfolded as John L Sullivan's entourage attempted to trim his mustache and pompadour. A stove toppled, catching fire and sending flames to the ceiling before bystanders subdued the blaze. Sullivan sat calm, while others scrambled to control the chaos and prevent further injury.
A fragmented OCR style item references a man with a mustache and pompadour, a pile of soot, and oblique phrases about a person named Whes Jone. The readable text is sparse and cryptic, offering little clear context or narrative.
Callahan, a reliable twirler for Hart’s, fears a move as trade talks with Chicago teams intensify. Rumors say Hart may trade or sell him to Comiskey, with discussions ongoing though terms remain unclear.
Chicago club president Charles Comiskey traveled to St Louis to finalize plans for a March 3 football game between Chicago and St Louis baseball stars. The White Stockings will supply players like Clark Grimm Callahan Tim Donahue and Dexter with Macny McGraw Burke and others joining. St Louis may feature Patsy TeBeau Breitenstein among others. The event is billed as the season’s tentpole attraction in St Louis.
In a spirited basketball game at Topeka, the Topeka team showed clear class ahead of Lawrence as crowd reactions rose during disputed calls. The final score belonged to Topeka with a solid team performance across the board and several fouls signaling the tense atmosphere.
Cincinnati February 22 Surgeon Dr Walker stated champion Jim Jeffries knee injury from a fall during indoor baseball training will prevent him training for nearly a year. The doctor warned against any strain or effort that could end his career and said recovery requires careful knee protection and rest.
Advert reads Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that strengthens vitality and cures eruptions. Testimonials claim a child healed from carbuncles after using the remedy, and adults report renewed health and energy following consumption. Matches era ad tone and claims.
The report notes power and Watkins touring the eastern circuit with plans to attend the National air league meeting in New York. It mentions Jeffries instructing his trainer to rest, promising a future rematch, and references Jeffries aiming to resume training after rest. Also cited are horse racing results from New Orleans and a boxing/crime related narrative with multiple figures and locations.
Memphis Feb 23 The fastest work of the season among the trained horses at Montgomery Park was by Wild Pirate today, who negotiated age and belongs to J O'Brien. Crescent Guy is pointed for future races as well. Indianapolis Feb 23 Promoters shift focus to Indiana as Chicago sports plan a bout series in Tymmond, with limited contests and state scrutiny possible. Governor Durbin says he will cross bridges when he comes to them. Attorneys argue Indians will block fifth contests. Rogers Signs College Pitcher Harris White, Gowen U. team star, 21 victories with 16 shutouts, joins Pittsburgh? Duffy Signs Catcher in Milwaukee to strengthen roster with five top players. Tanforan Races San Francisco Feb 21 Delore wins opening event over 7,000 crowd on fine but heavy track. Telamoon beats Articulate in Washington Birthday Handicap. $2,900 race. Possible Dale Gearrier services discussed for Sir Saturnine.
A disrupted preview notes a clash involving Scanian Defeata Grabars and Hot Bobe Ark with Jin Soan winning a recent bout. Dev Creedon announced a March 1 match against Scanian at an unidentified venue.
The body of Oliver Dolson was found in his Washington Gulch home thirty five miles west of Helena. He had been shot through the head. Fliers search for an ex convict believed to have committed the crime.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Washington DC and references to Santa Fe Houta and a captain. It includes garbled phrases about a famous character, a gambler, and a pile remedy claim. The text is unreadable in large portions but implies a local or historical note with uncertain details.
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