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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
2
New York insists the sport’s integrity must be restored as managers promoters and prizefighters are implicated in frauds. The piece argues banning dishonest clubs and enforcing state supervision to ensure receipts and purses are handled honestly, with stronger checks on promoters and officials.
The article discusses a heated baseball conflict involving President Hickey and arguments about wartime management and league operations. It mentions Omabs Neb, Thomas noe tease, and Western remus wlane amid shifts in governance. Strong entities include Hickey, Thomas, and Relcher Gow.
The Memphis club announces a racing meet starting April 1 and lasting to April 27. Free entry is promised for all people during the event, with organizers asserting the meet will proceed as scheduled despite expectations of a strong opposition stance. The club aims to showcase continued racing under the favorable conditions.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a movement claim by a firm in base related to Spalding victory over Germity. It mentions poets in connection with a company plan to manufacture and lead the effort, but details are unclear.
Owners transfer the horses to trainer amid disputes over value and earnings. Miller and Sibley allegedly lease and breed stock, with Marvin to manage and develop a winner at Atlantic Park farms for two years. Their exit from business is mourned by horsemen as a loss of the Palo Alto legacy in Pennsylvania racing.
Racing will be enacted at the St Louis fair grounds beginning May 11 and continue for an undetermined period. Kinlock Park is scheduled to host events later, with Missouri breeders and a syndicate weighing future arrangements.
In London a Sporting club expects McGovern to declare by January 5 whether to accept a title shot against Jordan. The National club offers a $2.7 purse plus travel expenses, with no raise, and warns McGovern he will not get another chance if he misses scratch. Browning wired the NABC to arrange training in San Francisco for the February bout.
Promoters clash prompts Government to intervene and set a purse split. The fight payout shifts to a 46 percent winner take all arrangement, with 16 percent to a second participant, amid a dispute involving Harry Hurt and the involved boxing bout details.
The page covers a stirred tangle in boxing with McGraw possibly managing the New York club to fracture the new league, plus Parson and Port Seat football in Kansas and a college match. It notes Corrigan horse sale prices, and a Washington football win over Beloit with 10 to 0 score, hinting at broader sports chatter in early January.
A chaotic scene unfolds around a counterfeit note case linked to George Cruikshank in the late 18th/early 19th century. Crowds gather as authorities question a man accused of counterfeiting and the public fears a punishment seen as severe. The mayor orders troops to quell unrest as whispers of a bagful of stolen notes spark panic and confusion.
Holiday rates outline ticket sales on December 22 25 31 and January 1 within 290 miles. Specific terms show minimum fare and return options. Public notice from Chil Meet and related organization about travel offers and distances.
In Leavenworth July 2, revenue stamp sales set a record, totaling over 163000 dollars for the month and 1000 year. The year 1900 shows the greatest annual stamp sales, with December and November figures cited and April, February months posting lower amounts. The report notes the year’s total and the month by month strides, predicting the peak will not be equalled for years.
Carrie Nation, known as the "wrecker of saloons," eyes bail after confinement in Wichita. C. Q. Chandler, Kansas National Bank president, signs her bail. sheriff keeps Nation under quarantine for 21 days, with trial slated for next Saturday unless earlier releases occur. Local ministers praise Nation's actions amid ensuing controversy.
Lawrence Daily Journal issue summarizes the year with major developments in the city. It notes paving projects, new university portable building, central school expansion costing 25 000, a 715 000 car factory, and the emergence of a large horse market in Bimmarck.
Richard Cote, 18, of Reading, sues Patterson & Son for $5,000 damages claiming injuries from a guanine engine incident last summer at a Heading feed mill. He alleges the engine was new to him and that the firm was at fault.
A fragmented note mentions careless handling and a permit issue. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to identify individuals or events.
Lawrence couple A New Century Girl Len Sechristura welcomed their daughter on Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock marking the first birth of the century for the household. The infant joins the family in a quiet start to the new era.
Harrisburg January convention of Republican senators and house members named Matthew Quay as the choice for United States senator. The chamber gathered 123 legislators, four short of the majority needed for direct selection, with several absentees and party-switchers shaping expectations for the upcoming joint ballot.
A vintage ad explains how sour stomach impairs digestion and temper, urging use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals to restore digestion. It argues that proper stomach acids and enzymes are essential for energy, brain function, and nerves, claiming personal health gains from the product.
A fractured party battle unfolds as anti Quay forces rally at headquarters. A pledge with eight names surfaces and a January 14 caucus is urged to decide nominees for United States senator with Col. James M. Huffey of Pittsburgh likely to be chosen.
In 1809 seven Protestant foreign missions existed with 13 thousand dollars income. Now 180 societies claim 6000 millionaires 2600 naïve prealers, 400000 converts. Bible translated into 26 languages. The United States population spread westward, with rapid growth in industry, education, and transportation. rail and steam power expand travel and commerce.
Fragmentary text references Methodist Batert Dutch Reformed and episcopal churches and mentions a treaty protecting Dalives of Action and intoxicants with aims to support civilization policy, but the passage is garbled and incomplete.
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