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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1901

Page

2

Parador Wins Sheridan Stakes at Sheepshead Bay

Twenty thousand spectators saw the Parador upset Com mando to take the Sheridan Stakes at a mile and a half. He led from the stretch and held off rivals including His Eminence and Terminus as the crowd cheered the surprise victory.

Chicago Hobert Waddell Washington Park Sheridan Sie Robert Wade Haltmah Jimnés Poe Wollman Hebert Waddell Waddell Yar & Pave Srate

Parader Victorious In Muddy Track Race Finish

At a muddy course a race unfolded with early pace from Tosridenile Crenmandd and Motallo, as Sie and Comins battled for second. Mortallo narrowly edged Sie for third while Whip and others faded, leaving Parader to claim the win on a challenging surface.

Smile Haigg Koran Alan Cotas

Will Soon Play Again in New Haven Ambiguous Note

Fragmented report from New Haven July hints at hopes of a player named Jemmy seeking return after illness and travel delays. Mentions Inez and Tomny, and a plan to stay until a ready move is possible amid weather delays. References to Barton and Reiser Slagle and a possible loan price.

Haven Conn Tomny Inez Jimmie Bat The Philadel Chub Barton Reiser Jimmy Slagle Seiler Wes

Star Bright Forced to Retire in Race Controversy

New York July 6 Star Bright ran feet adted to the bustet of semies one May wen! sport colors. It will be some time before one to the goat. If he ever anes. Bas Bowed T adon and Will Have to Take a Long Rest hn gety through ome.

Eaemon Mas York

MOPFATT'S ARM WEAK IN FRIS E RING EVENT

The report notes Moffatt of Chicago versus Gardiner of Lowell in a bout ending in the third round. July races near Lake Contrary include a mishap at Red River where a horse named Mim failed near the wire, injuring Driver Coury.

Mopfatt Wight Gerdner Frise St. Joseph Joseph Lake Coury Mim

Track Race Purse Winners and Boxing Challenges

Race notes report a 2:10 pace purse of £400 won by Gen ts3's Treasurer with Syra backing, and other placings including Cantetti fourth. A racing section mentions Whitney’s Turf Expenses and high costs, while boxing notes include Clarence Forbes’s manager issuing a challenge to a 4 pound ride and potential matchups in Chicago.

Joukey Johnson Sialaat Teave Dedly Dndorine Syra Tawi Kewlae Tara Canetti Fan Bir Stines Pilon Kot Raven Medtuttan Joos, Zeit Jaa Spee Matke Lewis Tray i di Woand Lord Howard Clarence Forbes Harry Herre Chicago

Yesterday's Baseball Summary and Standings

Yesterday's National League results from Cincinnati and Philadelphia show tight games. Bergen led with strong hitting while Ste Louis and Philadelphia players contributed key runs. A total of 500 fans attended across the matches.

Argue With the Barkeeper but Destroy No Beer in El Dorado

Followers of Mrs Nation clashed with bar staff in El Dorado as bricks were tossed at windows and a front door. No liquor was destroyed, and the assailants fled after a failed attempt to enter a licensed establishment. A wagons of beer near North Main escaped destruction as police vigilance appeared lacking. The incident underscores long running temperance tensions influencing local politics and revenue debates.

el Dorado North Main Tom Porter Binin Street Galt of Ife Mvas

Fourth at Ottawa Townes Lands Deford Allen Entertain With Oratory

A Ottawa Chautauqua day highlighted by visits from Congressman Landis and Senator Towne. Speakers addressed crowds in the tabernacle while bands, boys clubs, and cadet drills provided entertainment. Fireworks capped an eventful day as the assembly concludes tonight.

Towne Landis Deford Alen Ottawa Thursdes Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly Stecen Kansas Is Tbernacle Tabernacle Orer W. A. Deford H. Allen Crows Clb Cave JE. Boltwood

Prairie Hay Prices Speak To Market Shifts

Prairie grass hay in Fort Scott shows prices rising from past levels with 16 per ton noted and buyers predicting tighter supply. Reports indicate current sale at 16 per ton, compared with earlier years around 3 dollars per ton and 35 dollar retail sets. Analysts expect prices to stay high as bale and loose hay remains scarce.

Bern Fort Scott

Fire Causes Major Damage in Atchison Homes

A large fire in Atchison destroyed several residences and damaged others as wind spread flames. Firefighters saved some buildings but losses reach about 20 000 dollars with under 5 000 insured. Several injuries reported including a hand wound from a toy cannon.

Los Wil Cook

Fibre at Abilene Freight Engine Sparks Fire

Fire at Abilene destroyed the mill and storage, caused by a spark from a Pacific freight engine near the switch. The blaze spread rapidly, burning three stables and damaging a Wheat mill plant valued at 52 and insured for 15,000 dollars. About 23,000 bushels of Wheat were also burned, totaling substantial losses.

Abilene Milin Urden Pacific

Gift For a College Wall in Red Poll Show Ring

A brief note describes a Red Poll cattle animal named Gift For a College Wall. It notes a weight around 23 pounds and mentions a grandsire pedigree and show ring participation in a past winter show.

United States

McNeal at Holton Leads Patriot Adfreese Night

At Holton a Topéka Orator assists in dedicating Waiker's Park Horton's Rock and Moats, with competitive drills by teams. Workanen Macanes Red T A McNeal and Kepekm give a patriotic address. A band concert on the lake and Greworks display on the Hotton Plambeau island mark the event as attendees enjoy the park.

Horton Workanen Macanes Red T. A. McNeal Hotton Plambeau

Sullivan Delivers Oration at Osswatomie July Fifth

Five thousand people gathered in Osswatomie for Thursday events with John Sullivan of Kansas City delivering the day’s keynote on John Brown. In the afternoon A Enright spoke to locals, while a fire destroyed Charles Goodwill’s dray barn near the Line, burning horses and wagons though some livestock and supplies were saved.

Charles Goodwill

Fruit Growing Profitable One Day Cherry Picking

A brief note on cherry picking proving profitable with a claimed value of 150. The text references an Absiene refector and mentions a machine merit quick loss and a remuite hat rave in the end, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Omaha Bull Fight at Street Fair in South Omaha

A three bout bull fight at a July street fair in South Omaha opened with a lively afternoon melee. The second event was delayed by rain. a natty dressed Mexican toreador dodged a charging bull amid roping and riding displays before the crowd. The bull leaped toward a toreador as he entered and fled swiftly, with a third charge injuring one spectator. The feature fight ended amid chaotic scenes.

Omaha Nets South Omaha Company of Cowboys Ines

Porto Rican Assembly Votes Free Trade Resolution

In San Juan a three hour joint session of the Porto Rican assembly passed a free trade resolution unanimously. The measure, noting the Bollander act, asks President McKinley to proclaim July 25 as a Porto Rican holiday and to implement the resolution. Governor Allen supported the action and outlined the island's finances and revenue prospects.

San Juan P. J Duty Alten Porto Rick Congress United States Bollander Stein Allen McKinsey Alien Paragnally Porto Rico Hollenders Senor Morales Hollander

Moneybags Return After Deutschland Voyage

New York passengers aboard the Deutschland include Pierre Lorillard who was ill with nephritis, and notables J Pierpont Morgan W C Whitney Jr W K Vanderbilt Jr Mrs Vanderbilt P A B Widener W J Biking Clem ent Griscom and others. The ship’s arrival drew a large crowd as police and customs mobilized. Morgan refused to discuss business. Widener and Griscom hurried to Philadelphia. other passengers were met by friends and took trains. A mix of rumors and denials surrounded industry figures and rail franchises while Morgan prepared for a summer home. An unrelated domestic vignette ends with Pond’s Extract advice for digestion and minor accident care.

New York Pierre Lorillard Hamburg Southampton Cherbourg J. Pierpont Morgan W. C. Whitney, Jr W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Vanderbilt P. A.B Widener W. J. Biking Clement Griscom Philadelpha Chekib Bey Washington Raphael Josephy James 2. Wormann United Mr. Morgan Coreair Highland Fitts Pennsylvania Philadelphia Mr. Widenersey Grincom Leyland Chamber of Commerce London

Fashion Ribbon and Lace Sale Hits Weekend Shows

Wide ribbons velvet silk 10 000 yards plus patterns for August. Ribbons, laces for summer gowns, new parasols and sun umbrellas. Visit hosiery and underwear department Saturday for specials on fashionable accessories and fabrics.

Soldiers Pass Through Topeka After Philippines Service

Three trains carried veterans from the Philippines through Topeka on the Santa Fe lines. Soldiers from the Thirty-eighth, Forty-second, Forty-fourth, Forty-eighth, and Eighth regiments expressed relief at returning home after two years overseas. They noted heat and adjusted drills and marches to cooler parts of the day. Mortality among these units was not unusually high, though many saw active service and numerous engagements. The Forty-seventh and Borgh regiments included colored troops.

Philippines Topeka Santa Fe Santai Threich

Tragic Balloon Drop Kills Muskegon Aeronaut

Grand Rapids aeronaut Tagelow dies during a cannon parachute test in Muskegon when ropes fail and the gun drops into Lake Michigan. The incident, witnessed by thousands, leaves a grisly scene as authorities investigate.

Muskegon Mich Tagelow Grand Rapids Teeelow Munkegon Lake Faselow

Fourth at Ban Juan Fourth of July celebration dazzles Ban Juan

San Juan July Fourth festivities drew crowds with a parade and fireworks despite limited funds. Governor Allen and Mrs Allen spoke at a public ball, colors and bunting adorned streets, and a dawn display lit the sky. Over 4,000 attendees joined civic leaders, sailors, marines, and officials in a daylong pageant.

San Juan Hhumens Allen Mra Allen Ban Tuan Tea Eeeimental Band Yankton Marines Po Mce Ind

Preparations for War Reported as Missionaries Return

A dispatch from Sheet province notes orders from the dowager empress to prepare for war. The interior of Bhan Tune province is cited as receptive to beliefs and missions. German foreign office comments on potential hostilities and rising tensions in China amid international maneuvering. West Cleveland reports Thompson and Johnson held after a city park event. Colonel Julian Sootl dead.

Aey Bhan Cain Sheet Bianfu Foreign Office China

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