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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
2
Sporting news reports Cincinnati stage at the time of Joffries fight. Sharkey and Meher are matched for a 20 round mill to be fought in Louisville in February. The article sketches boxing plans, rivalries, and past negotiations surrounding Corbett and Joffries, with mentions of venues and dates.
New York horseman Fred Gerken owner of the farm offered 10,000 for the colt The Abbott bred from a noted dam and sire The Abbott set a record price in the market Hamlin and Rentinman were among bidders with exchanges at the saleroom The Abbott remains held by its purchaser after a high bidding round in a late January market scene.
Jockey Owen Btuashe, a young prodigy from Idaho, rises among light weight riders as Evidie Dom ick marks a new era. The 17 year old attracts Chicago patrons and coastal interest ahead of a major appearance at Weal Park.
A county fair race in Idaho featured Dom inick and Agalt Mounce, with Mounce winning the match races and dominating the turf scene. He secured eight wins last week at Oakland, while rivals like the others posted nine brecket, leaving a wide margin between top youngsters and leaders.
The Walheha State Bank cashier Frank Meroster reportedly died by suicide, leaving notes suggesting a sum of around 3,100 and loans totaling near 230,000. Reports indicate damaged state finances and fear that many depositors may be affected, with details fragmentary and uncertain.
A mudded Harbinger report quotes Amos Rusie saying he plans to seek employment with a new team next season. He notes talks have begun with several clubs, while denying any fixed agreement. The veteran pitcher hints at possible movement if a favorable payroll emerges amid ongoing trade rumors involving Hawley, Seiparde, and Brush.
In a dispatch from South McAtester dating January 21, veteran pitcher Josh McGinnity denies signing with the Pirates and describes a unsettled plan for the approaching season. He mentions hard times, outdoor work, and optimism about performing well despite not hearing from Hamany Hontns.
Arthur T. Hillesrand, a famous Princeton athlete and last year graduate, will coach Princeton sports. He brings a championship pedigree in baseball and football and will assist in developing a strong nine from the 13 players available for the coming season. He is expected to arrive soon to begin work.
Yale athletics show strong progress after a season of notable football and intramural success. Captain B Gordon Brake led a capable roster, lifting optimism across all sports at Yale as managers plan for improved performance in the coming year.
In New York on June 21 reports indicate efforts to bolster the Giants with secured talent amid city concerns. President Fresdenda of the local education team asserts the city will be represented by key personnel.
A jumbled OCR fragment mentions a winner, a promoter, and unclear details. The text lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities to confirm a coherent news item or outcome.
In a hard fought match before a large crowd, Dobbs defeated Jackson in twenty rounds. Jackson pressed early with relentless offense and stunned Dobbs in brief moments, but Dobbs endured and finished strong to claim victory.
Spier of this city, owner of Buburlain fac and et Mo, plans to train Queen Wilkes and Carree at Louisville. He expects to lower the bird's record in York with the son of Directum guiding the effort. The latest reports indicate readiness for the anticipated race season.
Reports detail efforts in New York to block a boxing match amid district attorney interactions. In Philadelphia, Ban Johnson and Charles Lomar back new baseball grounds at Huntington Avenue while Connie Mack secures prominent seating. Louisville sets Sharkey Maher bout. Toledo discusses baseball prospects and Beck’s potential trade and fit with Cincinnati.
A varied program features Shenandoah in a late war context with a famed Cincinnati field piece revived for stage use. The production connects with historic warfare, political sides, and a noted 1200 pound ordnance. Also on offer are Milk White Plug, The Chip, Ransome Guard humor, and The Andrews Opera Company with Crawford venues this week.
Galena Jan 2 Fifty thousand tons of zinc ore from the Missouri Kansas mining district are contracted for export to Europe this year. The Missouri Kansas Zinc Miners Association will buy ore from owners to supply European smelters, aiming to prevent a price drop and preserve district prosperity. About 1000 tons of high grade ore will be exported monthly as plans proceed.
In Wichita on January 2 a mob of about 500 men and women confronted Carrie Nation as she attempted to wreck a saloon. Salvation Army members restrained her, and she boarded a train to Newton. Nation and two associates had been arrested for earlier wreckings, and local officials warned against future efforts. The crowd's anger grew as threats of tar and feathering circulated and saloon security measures were tightened amid tense protests and legal actions.
The piece notes strong public anger in Wichita over legal outcomes and promises to seek justice in the courts. It mentions many letters of inquiry and offers of help for Mrs Nation, with the city bearing the brunt of attention and concern.
Ottawa assembly board selects Dr. McIntyre from Chicago Conrenaman Lendis of Indiana Edmund afice Cooke the butcherist and Prof. Palmer of squid all fame for the lecture platform. Sunday school day features a chorus of 500 children. The assembly may close with a musical festival featuring the oratorio Redemption performed by 30 voices with Emporia Lawrence Te Pek a and Ottawa participating.
Frank Rockefeller, owner of a 15,000 acre Kiowa county farm with thousands of cattle, toured Emporia and nearby ranches. He traveled from California to Texas and back, meeting locals, sharing plans, and considering schooling options for a relative.
The report notes a bloody razor found near a farm north of town by W Sexton during moving preparations. It ties to the Jeesie Morrison case and a Clare Wiley, with testimony about a peddler named Morgan and an alleged sighting, though details remain unclear.
At Holton Kansas on January 2 two brothers, Charles Teach and his sibling, clashed over an estate. Charles Teach wounded his brother and was placed in custody as authorities investigate the shooting and the claim of self defense amid family tensions and estate disputes.
Leavenworth June 2 The combined labor and trades unions oppose the sale of penitentiary products amid class tensions and political pressure. The brief item notes organized labor's stance against commercializing inmate-made goods.
Fragmentary passages describe a Representatives panel where James W. Gaw weighs mine permits and a corresponding claim by farmers. The text hints at conflict over state authority, licensing, and local residents reacting to policy moves. No clear conclusion or full context is provided.
Atchison Jan 22 Frank Price sues the Atchison Water Company for 10000 damages over the drowning of his 10 year old son Mettille H Price in the company reservoir on August 2, 1890. This is the third trial begun in district court after appeals and remands dating back to 1893 and a prior verdict of 1000.
Kansas City Kan January 22 The Twin City Businessmen association an organization of business citizens of Kansas City will hold a meeting at the Fifty Street opera house Wednesday evening to discuss the burning at the stake of Leavenworth. The meeting is open to all interested men and youths.
The State Historical Society received a bust of James Lane and planned to present it to the institute. Secretary Geo. W. Martin noted the display drew many visitors and urged proper exhibit placement. Quarantine at Salvation Army in Parsons due to smallpox spread as a sick baby brought home triggered several cases.
OCR reading shows an eastbound rail timetable between Topeka and Kansas City with times and stations badly garbled. It also advertises Dr Woody Norway Pine Syrny claims to cure coughs and near consumption, a dubious health remedy.
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