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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1897

Page

8

Webb Stevenson Wins T A A W Trophy at Dubuque Bicycle Matinee

Saturday at the fair grounds the first T A A W bicycle matinee drew a fair crowd. Webb Stevenson won the T A A W trophy but no records were broken. Exhibition miles by Arthur Hunt and William Storms highlighted the program. multiple events listed with winners, times, and handicaps.

Webb Stevenson Fair Grounds Arthur Hunt William Storms R. Roediger C. P. Spangler J.B C. ©. Claudy R. M. Armstrong A. A. Fas Aird Dargitz R. C. Perine C. B. Haugh FE. A. Starbird M. Stevenson Evans Stevenson BE. A. Bailey J. J. Cole Ora Hubbard D. Carruthers Earl Starbird Wels Stevenson Web Stevenson Ho M. Armstrong B. Bauen Biebthev Tme J. J Dareltz C. Cloudy Segreferee Charles M. Irwin Wiehta Ww. W. Webb D. G. Tayman F. D. Dreislach W. Carr L. B. Wyman A. Murphy A. G. Sheer Chas H. Nettels W. S. McClintock N. Nelson O. 5. Townsend Ted Snattinger D. Goodwin R. Millice E. Huling H. Mason F_ W. A. Vesper H. D. Crosby

Newton urged to boost Topeka Festival parade

The Newton Daily Republican urges Newton railroad workers to support the Topeka Festival celebrating the Santa Fe railroad completion. It calls for Newton to enter a parade with floats and donation of a team, promising a grand celebration approved by Santa Fe officials. The piece emphasizes Kansas pride and festival tourism for local benefit.

Newton Daily Republican Kansas Topeka Broad Hewton Banta Fe Road Newton Santa Fe

Garden City's Float at Fall Festival Parade

Garden City announces a Fall Festival parade float to celebrate the road anniversary. An auxiliary committee led by C E Chapman and O V Rice will organize participation for Santa Fe industries with a review of transportation and leave of absence.

Buffalo Warden City Banin Fe Topeka C_ E_ Chapman O. V. Rice Wreasher Marty Kitephen Ed Slocum C. C. Crow H. R. Burtos P. Marshall R. P. Buckles I H. Osborne W. Meeks K. Streetey Edgar Dehart Santa Fe

Finnegan and Flannigan the Kansas rumor saga

A humorous Kansas fragment recounts Finnigan and Flannigan letters and misread names, a long domestic feud style exchange, and a managerial crisis misfiled as a sweeping diary. It then shifts to a Council Grove incident where a Missouri Pacific engineer stops a funeral procession for 15 minutes to allow a safe crossing, preventing a potential disaster.

Council Grove Missouri Pacific de Javan Exerons Finneral S. McCulloush Brotherhood of Esra

Brown system's hardship for extra engine and train men

A Santa Fe official criticizes the Brown discipline plan, arguing it will slash work for extra engine and train personnel. He notes suspensions once kept extra men employed, and without policing disruptions there will be little work, forcing many to seek other jobs while some divisions keep a few extras.

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Inansuration of the System and Hanna at White House

The text describes unease about a system’s inauguration and notes Senator Hanna becoming a White House inmate occupying a storied room last used by Presidents. It details the room’s history, the bed, canopy, and demand for his time, with the president inviting Hanna to reside there during July to avoid endless public scrutiny, while they discuss national policy away from prying eyes.

Washington Mark Vianna White House Executive Mansion Prince of Wales Buchanan Garfield Hiberon N. J Hanne Senator Hanns Artington Ifanna Jack'ng Ohio Hanna Bis

Doric Arrives with Yokohama Reports Amid Rising Tien Tsin Tension

The steamship Doric arrives from China and Japan with Yokohama advices to June 2. A Tien Tsin dispatch notes growing foreign colony alarm as three Chinese are killed over alleged child theft for temple rites. A consort plot to attack the foreign settlement on June 21 is suspected, with consuls seeking protection from warships. The Akagi blocks access to the foreign quarter as Chinese troops guard voters.

Sans Rancisco Doric China Japan Yokohama Tien Tsin Forsien Carnal Toman Akagi Taku

Not Enough Cars Impedes Oklahoma Grass Wheat Crop

Perry Oklahoma July 12 Farmers report bumper wheat harvests with yields up to 50 bushels per acre. Describes shortage of railroad cars to haul grain despite Santa Fe adding 1000 cars. Estimated crop around 20 000 000 bushels needing about 50 000 cars of 41 000 pound capacity. Potential territory-wide value about 50 per person if sold at 60 cents a bushel.

Oklahoma Perry Santa Fe Wiest Territory

Late Sporting News Clip on Wheelmen and Baseball Wins

Philadelphia July 12 The second annual Pennsylvania Wheelman meet on the Willow Grove track saw four state records fall. Burl Kiser nearly broke a world record, lowering it to 8 3 3 but missing it. Earl Kiser won the one mile open pro with 2 12 1 5. Cincinnati beat Louisville 9 4 behind Cunningham, while Cleveland defeated Washington 15 4 in Cleveland’s first Sunday pro game. Baltimore topped St. Louis 22 4, Brooklyn beat Chicago 7 3, plus several league scores and summaries from Grand Rapids to St. Paul and Des Moines forfeiting against Rockford.

Philadelphia Tuly Pennsylvania New Broad Track Willow Grove Burl Kiser Parsons Australia Jonn S. Johnson Minneapolis Earl Kiser Jay Baten Charles Newwn Kothweth ¢ Yarisi Charles S. Newton Cleveland Washington Poote Guthorities

Topeka Beats Abilene In Exciting 7 4 Game

A lively matchup ends with Topeka 7 Abilene 4 as umpire Sherman's ninth inning call seals the result. Brockaway shines in left field, Coburn returns to form on the mound, and Beust replaces in eighth. Umpire blunders noted. fans urged to support local ball club and management.

Topeka Abilene Sherman Brockaway Bouldin Abilens Beust Coburn

Burke and Mauliffe to Fight at 135 for $5000 at New Orleans club

Daniel Ryan, prominent New Orleans clothier and organizer of the St Bernard club, has secured signatures from Jack Burke and Jack Mauliffe to meet at 135 pounds for twenty rounds or more for a $5000 purse before the club on August 5. Burke receives support from Charles DeForest and Joe Bernstein as second and trainer. Burke has been out of the ring since facing Andy Bowen in a fight remembered for Bowen’s later death in the ring. In San Francisco, Joe Green and Joe Wolcott, welterweights, signed to contest twenty rounds for August 20 at 145 pounds at the National Athletic Club.

New York Daniel Ryan New Orleans New St Andy Bowen Kid Lavigne Bowen San Francisco Joe Green Joe Wolcott Nations

Bronson Wins Singles Honors at Topeka Tennis Meet

Bronson captured the singles title at Saturday afternoon’s Topeka Tennis Club event on the Teath and Fullmore streets courts. Competitors included McBride, Morgan, Mr Vicar, Mobler, Noble, Lauck, Lyon and Stoker, with scores listed for the matches.

Topeka Noble McBride Lyon Lauek McVicar Stoker Bronson Morgan Mohler Emporia Topeka Tennis Club

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