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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
2
A Baltimore context unfolds with Apson and Anson voicing strong opinions on Robison’s motives. The piece recounts tense exchanges over alleged betrayals and who deserved blame in a complex club and league dispute.
Fragmented OCR text shows Corbett in a vaudeville setting with unclear dialogue and distorted names. The readable phrases imply a performance or class dispute but lack coherent details, making precise outcome or participants difficult to determine.
Undergraduates approve a seven dollar contribution as a student payment plan. The move accompanies a broader sale or fundraising effort sponsored by the university. Names of participating groups and exact amounts are listed in campus notices.
Reporting from the beat, Hust Dutty seeks to land Johnson, while Mack and the squad push plans to advance deals in the American League. Talks address potential departures to Philadelphia or Bleves as the league considers high-priced talent and timing ahead of the next season.
In Frisco on January 17 reports say McCay and Sharkey may not engage with the Twentieth Century club. The bout draws harsh criticism amid lingering concerns from SharKey’s recent dispute with Corbett, though Sharkey’s overall record remains comparatively solid.
Whitney acquires 160 acres on the shore of a lake in Warsaw Tod Indiana to establish a breeding establishment and winter training quarter for yearlings. Former secretary Wille C Widtrer is noted in connection with the purchase in this mid‑century record.
Reported boxing exchange centers on ministerial remarks about champions response to criticism. The piece notes disputed claims, with emphasis on the rival teams and regional marketers observing the confrontation and upcoming matches set for February 15.
Fragments mention Doomed the report and a chaotic scene with players and fans urging a gate, while names like Comiskey and Win Chicago appear amid talk of revival in the national league and player union influence. A close friend hints at pressure on authority and possible berth renewals.
Attorney Norman L. Rowe serves notice on Delny for the Pittsburg baseball club that a supreme court order is sought for a meeting to elect officers. The order, likely granted in about thirty days, will require stockholders to attend. Harcy Pullman acts as secretary to file the minute check, with no anticipated opposition to the meeting.
A Chicago woman endorses a cough remedy saying it eased severe cold symptoms. She notes using various treatments without success until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy proved effective and pleasant to take, claiming it fully cured her. The ad promotes the product as available through local dealers.
Wanted, and little experience in canvassing preferred. Answer at once, MVINE ae, residence, whether a member of G. A. Doct, how all acquainted and with etc. Give wages desired per tenth or will not be considered. Address Tm X., care Journal. This notice includes a patent remedy claim for Chamblains Cot Remedy promising refunds for unsatisfied customers and touting its efficacy for coughs and colds.
Chauncey County tale from Lahette County reports a wife of William Guinase, previously jailed for assault with intent to kill, fleeing with a hired hand. They sold mortgaged farm property cheaply and headed toward Arkansas. stock sold to a nearby buyer. Unknown if authorities pursue.
Wichita. January 17. P V Hesly announced Bishop John J Hennessy becomes owner of Garibaldi Refs property for cash price 8000 and other sums with a plan to complete payment. Deal considered long as interested parties resided elsewhere and a Christmas collection funded the purchase. Bishop to occupy after extensive alterations estimated in the thousands.
A Wichita visitor, Janine One oe ll, travels with a private motive to locate a long lost brother reported to be living near Newton. She claims wealth and plans to stay in Wichita as she investigates the family link to Hall, while inquiring about Frank Zisl, a train conductor who may know the brother. The tale unfolds with romantic and sensational turns as she searches the West.
Lew Clark of Beloit is dead from morphine intake in a personal crisis. He leaves a wife and children. Reported to have made a second self destruction attempt, earlier he was seen in a deep intoxication though friends believed he was under the influence of Daw. He was found on the street around midnight and died after medical aid.
Anna Russell Kan filed in district court against the St Charles hotel and manager N E Britt seeking 2100 damages for false imprisonment. She alleges the clerk arranged payment after a planned trip to Winfield, but was arrested on the train on Britt’s complaint without a warrant and later acquitted. damages sought follow.
A much wanted horse thief, claiming to be a pastor, was captured near Kansas City by Sheriff Jackson of Lincoln County and taken to Lincoln. Sheriff Swedenbure and Sheriff Jackson held him in a sweat-box as he confessed or spoke in confusion about his name and occupation.
Fred Alexander, the teen who was burned at the stake, had a private funeral in Leavenworth attended only by the undertaker and his assistant. The coroner impaneled a jury to view the remains before interment and is seeking evidence, but no witnesses have come forward. The mayor declined to take action, saying he has nothing to do with it. Miss Thole is mentioned in connection with the case.
An old remedy advertises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a universal cure for catarrh affecting nose throat stomach and internal organs. It claims rapid relief with no mineral poisons and lists immediate benefits for cold and catarrh symptoms, urging readers to buy at druggists.
A Chronicle editorials defend Alexander and mob actions while a Leavenworth interviewee agrees to speak publicly about a burning incident. Rev Halph Newman of the Cassional Church denounces the quarrel and says he will preach against the mob and its work next.
J F Harpater cashier of the Bank of Wathena six miles west of St Joseph shot himself after a confrontation with a bank examiner Breidenthal arriving to audit accounts. His death comes as the bank’s doors close over alleged deficiencies. Harpater leaves a wife and child. his family including relatives in Baldwin. The town mourns as investigators review liabilities and the bank’s stability.
Clay Center Jan 47 An interesting feud unfolds as Republican county committee moves to arrest fusionists Joseph Babb and Lyman Martin. Fusion judges faced charges of obstructing justice to block early court actions. Noble bound defendants over for trial as district court term nears. F C Miller and J P Otte named defendants attorney.
The report notes Captain A A Wilhite was honorably discharged from the Kansas National Guard after alleged misappropriation of money and equipment. It also lists pension grants to Kansans with names and amounts, including Pierce, Hutchins, Thorman, Ridder, and others, across Topeka Leavenworth Oswego Beloit and nearby counties, plus county health and contractor details and local notices.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Colorado and Denver with unclear references to timing and a $10 amount. No clear events or entities beyond locations emerge, leaving the card to infer a sparse item.
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