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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1901

Page

2

Umpire dispute leads to heavy fines for Chicago players

Sporting news reports Captain Jack Doyle threatened discipline after players argued with the umpire. President James A. Hart ordered fines of $60 for talks on the field. The incident drew criticism of the club and shifting attendance concerns as the season progresses.

Chicago Jack Dorie Bretinne Thes Gay James A. Hart Kaboe Hart Loftus Inco Duvie Prealby Bis Orphens Doyle Hie Foog Chane Han Déxter Marty Doutse Han

Root Backing Out of George Gardeer Bout in Frantic Swap

In San Prancieco on July 11 the proposed bout pairing George Gardeer and Jack collapsed after initial agreement. Negotiations with the National Clay people failed to fix terms for the match. James Mothoy secured Kid McFadien to fight Sally Smith in Los Angeles in August at 115 pounds, with a prior draw against Joe referenced.

San Prancieco George Gardeer Jack Root Chicago James Mothoy Century Elect Los Angeles Kid McFadien Sally Smith Los Ancerts Otgia Joe

Infielders Scarce as Big Leagues Seek Minor Talent

The article notes a shortage of infielders in the National League this season as teams tap minor leagues for players. It cites heavy demand from Chicago and Cincinnati and mentions veteran outfielders still active, with talk of extenuated trades and rest periods for aging stars.

Gaya Cincinnati Ameron E2 Collins Cram Lajoie Bradley

Contested racing and stock talks stir club prospects

The article notes a big winner promising steady patronage and potential profits around $30,000 for the season, amid discussions on majority stock control by Ban Johnson. It reports Davenport racing results, including Halmy T winning 2:19 pace, and Delmar Park betting outcomes with Ida Ledford and others achieving notable finishes in a hot, brisk card with a strong crowd.

Tsbinow Ban Johnson Jonneon Amierfont Mr. Johnson Bacon St Loria St. Touts Pedro Enos Delmar Park Ida Ledford Uincie Yancey Borer General McGruder Ida Ledford Maximus

Burke No Longer Brewen Milwaukee July 1

Third baseman Jimmy Turke, last year's Brewers captain, was presented to be by Manager Duty. Burke is to play him on third as fans react, while Comin key values his worth as a player. Also notes amateur track and local baseball results with scattered mentions.

Burke Brewen Milwaukee Jimmy Turke Brewers Hacd Tuck Milwaukee Cominkey

Massive registration opens as 10,000 line up at dawn

At Guthrie July 71 4 018 registered and 10 000 persons waited in line when offices opened. Registration booths operated at Lawton and El Reno with plans for more if needed. Governor Richards insists only Lawton and El Reno will host offices unless ten booths fail to serve demand. Municipal officers will be appointed later as towns prepare to incorporate and hold elections.

Richards Associated Presse el Reno Lawton Ind Low Boraback Guthrie Aero of Munich Ansdarko Hobart Uteir

City Move Toward Mayor and Municipal Units

Reading from the petition, city officials must act within 20 days and publish 20 days of election notices. A one week delay to canvass returns follows, aiming for a full city movement within two months. County officers will perform dual duties, serving both county and city within the same county.

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Corn Planting Drops in Major States Across Nation

Preliminary figures to the Department of Agriculture show about 48 000 acres less corn planted than last year across 22 states with large declines in Indiana Pennsylvania Maryland and South Dakota. Wheat oat and fruit yields are reported weaker than last month with overall crop conditions down from the 10 year averages in many regions.

Washington Department of Agriculture Tie Nebrastke South Dufeote Esfort Putin Maryland James Baton Ti Bey Boone

Miss Morrison Begins Sentence At Kansas Prison

Miss Jessie Morrison, sentenced to Ave years for the murder of Mrs. Clara Wiley Caste in El Dorado, starts her first day at the Kansas prison. Her photograph is taken by Clyde Mattox, and she is assigned to sewing duties under strict supervision with limited contact, while other female inmates including Theresa Krebs serve lengthy terms for jealousy-driven murders.

Ransing Kas Jessie Morrison Clara Wiley Caste EL Dorado Kanaes Miss Morrison Berrigaby Clarke Barnet Theresa

Invention claims 160 horsepower power machine

Efatehineon July 11 reports Charles Plaisted unveiling a new power machine claimed to produce 160 horsepower with wheels fevers and chains. he says adjusting the size could run a steamboat or a train by applying mechanical energy to commercial uses at an exhibition. Pensions for Kansans list several named recipients with amounts from 2 to 12 dollars.

Charles Plaisted Ie Goby Plaisted

Fire scorches wheat fields as crowds race to battle blaze

Wheat turns deadly hot under high winds as flames race across fields near Culver and at Little River township. Crowds from a train unload to help contain the fire and stop spread to adjoining fells. Funeral services for Dr James Marvin set for Vermont street home in Lawrence. Prof Mervin, dean of the home at Haskell, attends in memory. A separate Far Ellsworth report notes eighty acres of shock and eleven stock burned after a threshing incident.

Chas Ven Tine Culver Marvin Lawrence Kas James Marvin Vermont Street Alderm Jerry Fe Cordiey Mervin Enhome Haskell Institute Lees Little River Township

Passengers Tell of Harsh Quarantine on Yarmark Voyage

Letters from Benjamin Heyman describe 19 days in Guayaquil with severe quarantine conditions for Yarmark passengers. Consul general Parry M. DeLeon and others failed to secure relief as some were allowed ashore while many remained detained aboard and on shore. Crowded boats, lacking sanitation, and minimal care followed the ship’s voyage, with protests toward American and German officials.

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Fragmentary notice reads like garbled recall of events

The readable bits mention cholera, a disaster, and a vague death with references to a narrative around instruction and actors. Names and places are unclear, making precise identification impossible from the fragment.

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