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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1901

Page

2

Meet Up Athletic Training Aboard the Ship

A sporting page describes athletic training aboard a ship with plans for a fight. It notes beach show winners being sold, Gotham and Geist demanding dogs that took blue ribbons, and a homecoming greeting along the pier. Moray Ayrae practices a punching ball daily on deck during a five mile morning walk.

Kimmer Columbia Mir J. Wate Houten Sis Boyne Trlaude Naples Gibraltar Moray Ayrae

American interest in English boxing clash heats up

Chicago reports heavy attention on international boxing contests in England. The upcoming match between Kelly and Carley in London on March 1 faces skepticism about English champions and draws American spectators eager for a decisive bout, with Deaton as a contrasting figure in the scene.

Peace and Stripes Deaten Kelty Deaton Weil Fey

Bench Show Winners Highlights and Confusing Text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe bench show winners with unclear names and places. The fragmented text mentions judges, purchases, and a Geure event without clear dates or outcomes.

Dogs and deals in a strange canine market

Fragmentary notice details dogs Blac and Monters af Fa with a wager on Bohalek. It mentions George Devsias selling Pinra Temapis to Baliinord associates, Boisen in this town reportedly paying 300 for Bela Seema. Transactions involve Dunn, Woodstock, Canada Str. Douglas and others, with bets on Great Danes and Corgi. Final line notes a neighborhood $3500 estimate for the pair.

Croker Buys Founders and Entries in Lexington Races

Golts and Filles entered in the Matron and Futurity at Lexington Kentucky in February. Croker ships to Florida and then to Coney to manage entries. The broodmare and colt line includes Prince of Atlantis and Hindes, with breeding links to Monaco and Beau Gallant. A sickness at Kenmore Farm is serious but not epidemic. Dr. Robert Bryan reports no influenza-like outbreak.

Matron Futurity Lexington Barnes Melbourne Croker IV ‘Braatar Coney T Prince of Atqraurm Hindes Jie Gore Dan Lay Monaco Tate Beau Gallant Kenmore Farm Serioun Keo Robert Bryan Kenmore

New York Letter Presses Unclear Matrimonial Viewpoints

A fragmentary New York item discusses a man named John and a woman matting concerns. The text shows dialog about property, mobility, and social expectations in a dated tone with references to places like Topeka and Kansas towns. The readable portions hint at tension over relationships and propriety.

Fragmented line about a machine and a nation’s fate

Fragmented OCR text discusses a machine and a Seater with her head. It mentions money, life, and the nation’s temper and fate. Specific facts, dates, or clear events are not discernible.

Bays Momechine

Wisconsin to Row Halt at Poughkeepsie Race

Madison Feb 27 The University of Wisconsin crew will row at Poughkeepsie this summer. Coach O Dearing announced the team will participate, though there are doubts about Pennsylvania crew entry. All universities that took part last year are expected to be represented again.

O'Des Gaye Madison University of Wisconsin Poughkeepsie Eas Pennsyl— Vermis Fuentes Wisonain Hueon River Cosch O'Dearing Wisconain Pennsylvania Healey Poughknepale

Barred by Louisville Big Fellows Fight Off Limits

Louisville authorities nixed a Je thes versus MHublis heavyweight bout on Kentucky soil though talk of a match in nearby cities persists. Grinnell declines early duals as Iowa college bars spring meets while Teague’s schedule aim blocks any Grinnell date, setting the stage for postponed action and disputed dates.

Louisville Teckharn Grinnell Pprianul Iowa Down End Iowa College Bren Grinnell Athletic Lavelkutionn Hevilape Uy Mie Boller Ontye Universti Ling Teague Grinnell Inpossthie

Speedy Runnera Shine at Madison Meet

Speedy runners competed at Madison with Madison Wie in focus. Coach Kit pettick's squad showed up in good shape for a last night Lidour meet. Bied stein led with the high jump, clearing 5 feet.

Madison Madison Wie Kitpettick Untick Biedstein Thuchen

Tantoren Races Highlight San Francisco Meet

Weather or not the day saw many favorites fail with only Mountain Dew taking the lead at 25 to 2 as Tantoren runners faced a tough card. Choteau and Voblerr posted wins while most hurdles saw horses fall back or be pulled up. California Derby plans shifted to the following Saturday with substantial added money on the line.

San Francisco Mountain Dew Fouk Voblerr Choteau Tne Derby Suibertiue

Mew Cycling Record at Fresno on Velodrome Circuit

A Fresno Velodrome event reports a world ten mile record by Stone in 43 1 5 beating Newkirk and Nelsen. The race showcases speed on the national circuits with other notes on horse racing, political tension in Texas, and a New York case of James Connelly committed to Kings County Hospital for an incurable alcoholic dementia.

Fresno Freanm Cal Naevelity Stone Newkirk Nelsen Los Angeles Law Sod Buffalo Connelly Simjamn New York James Eportiigmer King’s County

Wauneta Killing Sparks Wide Rural Raid Rampage

Lively Times in Waneta Qauntauqua County report a fatal shooting and ensuing raid as armed men terrorized stores, one man killed, and others surrendered. Deputies captured four suspects near Wauneta after a nighttime chase. names listed include Sid Appleby Sol Appleby Ross Graves and Arle Bunning. Reed Maving cited as the dead man, said to be from Oklahoma. The event spurred a local inquest and a large paramilitary response with officials from Topeka and nearby towns.

Sedan Sherif Wauneta Here Jadi Sid Appleby Sol Appleby Ross Graves Arle Bunning Reed Okithoma Prother Applevy Bove Corper'e Ma Weleitay Robert Cheney

No External Symptoms In Blood Disease Advertisement

A dated medical ad promotes S S S blood purifier from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA. It claims benefits for internal symptoms such as poor digestion and nervousness with no external signs, asserting quick restoration of appetite strength and general vigor after taking the product. Includes offer of free medical advice and a free book.

S.S.S TNE Swift Specific CO Atlanta

Frayed Frontier Masonic Meeting Details at Topeka Event

The article notes Grand Lodge affairs with new members admitted in Kansas and the annual costs rising for the order. Debates on increased annual dues for the Grand Recorder and other officers are reported, with receipts and January balances shown. The gathering includes a reception, dancing, and planned Topeka challenge events with Leavenworth and Wichita lodges attending.

Sime Fesawan Kansas Esra Duncan Taavenworth Todtge Gree of Mande Delapatey Thair Grand Lodge Leavenworth Jodey No. 122 Peerless Lodge of Wichita

Refused To Take 14500 In St Marys Case

A St Marys Kansas man called police at the National Hotel to shield him from alleged threats by Judge Charles Hayden and ex Congresssman Broderick of Holton. The incident drew a large crowd as a 1500 dollar sum was involved and money was returned to the bank. A land deal involving 1600 acres in Dollansere dome and Sir Beakey’s actions with Benton attorney Tudor Hroderick are described as part of the confused sequence with demands for double the money.

St Mary’s Leavenworth Kas A. BH Berckey St. Marys AO. T. W Mr. Heskey Dollansere Dome Inn Belgiam O. A. Benton Osage Sir. Beakey Aet Beaker Benton Gies Heakey En Judes Haydes Ser Sturig Mr. Boakey

Morgan of Topeka Sells 485 Acre Blue Rapids Farm

W H Keeneke bought the 485 acre Morgan farm at Blue Rapids for 22500. The sale marks a major transfer in Marshall County and introduces Merefar breed stock to Keeneke's holdings. The Morgan land adjoins another Morgan property, reinforcing the estate's prominence in the region.

A Morgan Topeka Marshall County Blue Rapids Feo W. A. Morgan Star Blue Rapids W. H. Keeneke Mr. Morgan

Death by Own Action at Bonner Springs

Walter Dunlap, a Bonner Springs resident, committed suicide yesterday noon in his home after lunch. He stood before a mirror in the sitting room, drew a revolver and killed himself. his wife had reports of recent trouble. He was about 60 years old and owned substantial property in Bonner Springs.

Walter Dunlap Bonner Springs Kus Eax

Blue Rapids Law and Order League Formed with 24 Members

A Blue Rapids group calling itself the Law and Order Enforcement League organized with twenty four members. HG Fraser, a noted lecturer, attended. Rev. JG Berhart served as president. Mrs. FJ Sweetland was vice president. the secretary and treasurer were named. They say they will campaign for the spring election.

Blue Rapids League Blue Rapids HG. Fraser Ae Sas JG Berphart Clew Ald Mra FJ. Sweetland Preziontiety Dened Aateil Onfer Ana Trey Y

Fires Burn Joint, School Plan Moves Ahead in Kansas

In Holton on February 2 a joint building burned with no injuries. The structure, used as a meeting place, was cleared by citizens February 8. The fire left insured furniture worth 1700 dollars. Iola voters approved 20000 dollars in bonds February 27 to fund a new ward school. First ward rebuilding has started after last Friday’s burn. Osage City hosted its Sunday School Convention February 27, electing officers. State Secretary J H Eagle of Abilene spoke on the rights of children. the event deemed a success with plans for next year.

Holtos Holton Mugele Noobs Hicks You Topeka Tole Kaz Iola Osage City Kas Orst Osage County J. H. Enele Abilene

Smallpox Closes Schools in Conway Springs

Wellington reports a smallpox scare led to closure of Conway Springs schools and all public gatherings for a week. Coffeyville notes an injury at a local mill with a fatality in a line shaft incident, leaving the body severely mangled.

Wellington Conway Springshfe

A Woman Who Has Been Honored By Her Ex Advises

Rose E Parker of the Woman's Relief Corps urges use of Dr Greene's Nervura remedy through an extensive testimonial. She cites curing headaches and insomnia after four bottles, praising the medicine and inviting readers to write for free advice from Dr Greene in New York City.

Woman's Relief Corps Rose E Paeken Mr. Greene Greene Theene Neevera Rose E. Parker William Downs Women's Relief Corps South 7Th St Nisaeapolis Min Ottan

Fragmentary obituary note on a widow with three children

A fragment notes a widow who has survived by three children and mentions a council member 2fe aged four percent, indicating a damaged obituary fragment with unclear connections to local governance. The text preserves basic family and civic context but lacks precise names or dates.

Real Estate Transfers Include Numerous City Parcels

A series of real estate transfers lists multiple buyers and sellers in the city, including parcels on Teo street Mack 11 Lindale street and Bolles avenue. Transactions show varied sums from 1 to 400 dollars and cover blocks in several subdivisions such as Ridgeley’s addition and Pleasant View.

Wayne Christ Tiosing H. Mulvase C. Ilsted Tenth Avenue Rockwell Ems Lois Ridgely Pleasant View Eadipen

Washington Sale Notice and Return via Santa Fe Rents

A fragmentary notice references a February 26 sale with return terms of 31.95 via Santa Fe Rents. Mentions Washington and March dates, good return from Wash ington, and an agent A. T. & BF. HR for particular.

Washington, D Santa Fe

Washington and Retors Win Sock Route Inaugural Travel

Travel notice shows a fare of 31.25 dollars for a Washington round trip via Santa Fe Route, with details on post ceremony arrangements and ticket sales starting soon. Destinations include Washington D C and return, framed around presidential inauguration events and associated travel packages for March.

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