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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1901
Page
2
Fragmented sports blurb notes a wrestler seeking Hamlet roles and strong stage presence. Mentions Pita, Tom Sharkey matched for a bout, manager Hanlon dropping MeJames and Ina Corbett eyeing a comeback. Corbett’s move discussed as a potential path to renewed fame.
In New York and London chatter swirls about a potential match between Roberto Teresy and McGovern after a recent bout. Pedlar Palmer, Rammy Kelly, and Dornan are cited in ambiguous remarks as prospects, with plans to return to America in weeks to finalize events and arrangements.
St Louis press notes show confidence as Robison team aims to clinch pennant with key players and upcoming games. Frat leaders and coaches emphasize steady form, citing recent wins and strong pitching as the path to victory.
Mr Lewsen shows appreciation for the Independence Sailors in Newpert Florida or M Thomas A shows the Ice Lock again amid reports of fresh feats by Newport captains this morning.
Pitcher Merle Ladkin, Western College champion with the Deseball team, is due in Milwaukee this week to finalize a contract with the club. Connury sports writers predict a strong season for him, with the battle lines drawn between presimmons and sharks in York as a backdrop to upcoming play.
A patchwork report shows Sharkey Wik offering to wrestle Fir esimmons or Tuhtin as Shamrocks reach the final splash. The piece notes racing trials near Rothesay and Largs with adverse seas and a planned shipment of a racing cycle craft.
July 16 at Washington Park featured The Four Hundred team winning the closing race after a rough start by Prince Street Brutal and a crowded field. First and second place had been settled by mayoral contenders as a late clash affected the card.
Lexington dispatch notes Stégox and Bridgewater, two English racehorses, are headed for import to the U S soon, with reports of their kinship to notable English runners. Mentions of other lines imply ongoing national league chatter and betting activity around horse racing.
Lincoln Neb July 1 In an extended comment on the platform adopted by the Ohio Democratic convention W J Bryan criticizes its failure to reaffirm the Kansas City platform and questions the convention's endorsement of him He argues the party should have endorsed last year s platform to avoid repudiation of the prior national campaign and accuses the convention of not writing a new platform but republishing the old one
The Tenth Congressional District Republican Committee files a bankruptcy petition alleging debts around $300. The secretary reports the committee cannot meet financial obligations and seeks court relief.
Secretary Root, accompanied by General Merriam and officers, plans a tour of Fort Leavenworth, Fort Riley, Des Moines, and other posts in Kansas and the Midwest. He travels by private car Courier and will report on training facilities, military schools, and future actions.
Saline county considers a new jail with a 76 by 40 foot brick and stone structure. The design includes twelve large cells a jailer residence a sheriff’s office and detention cells. Plans are not adopted yet and old jail remains in use as the US court sits here twice yearly.
A July prairie blaze eighteen miles east of Larned engulfed wide country districts burning more than forty thousand bushels of wheat. Fireman efforts to combat the flames led to injuries as Fes en ie reportedly died after inhaling fumes. The homes and barns of Henry Hanhart and Mrs. Julius Rhiner, plus their contents, were destroyed along with cattle and hay stocks.
Smoky River water is scarce with drought drying up the Guin river and electric power plant. Farmers report stock water shortages due to light winds and wells running dry as the river drops to its lowest level in years. Pensions granted in Kansas include names and amounts for several residents across Concordia, Wichita, Topeka, and nearby towns, with increases for multiple individuals and Christie.
The second annual reunion of veterans and fellows in Pittsburg opened Monday. Participants gathered to honor service, share memories, and strengthen ties between former comrades from the region.
Great Bend July 11 The Missouri Pacific depot at Holsington burned at noon Monday. Sparks from a switch started the blaze. all cars were moved and interior items removed including telegraph instruments. Only the shell remains as a new, larger depot is planned. Pension for Teachers in Philadelphia
McPherson Kansas reports a poor broom corn outlook as chinch bugs and dry weather cut into western Kansas acreage. One township trails 40 acres behind last year and the county over a thousand. High land areas near completion failure while northwest counties show little planting. No stubble planting planned and some intended sowing not yet in ground.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey arrived at the Newport News shipyard from Washington aboard the light house tender Holly. They were welcomed by General Superintendent Post and toured Westington McLean's tract near the yard where Mrs. Dewey has an interest. They observed the final trials of the Bat vessel Indianapolis in these waters.
It discusses De Ring's N gerers claiming extraordinary effects on consumptions and tests. Mentions diseases like bronchitis asthma croup fever cough and whooping cough and a trial price of $10. Fragmented text notes Breume hemorrhage and other ailments with promotional tone.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a court or family note involving an offspring and a failing mile event. Names and specifics are unclear. the snippet mentions Borden and a "Brat" tied to a mile run. Further readable details are absent to confirm context or outcome.
Augusta Wilson, an Istoric Iandineré in Kanana, was named a delegate by Governor Stanley and visited the mayor's office this morning. In a mishap she attempted to drop papers into an aquarium, but the water did not contain the intended papers. James Hughes confronted her as she attempted to leave, and Wilson recovered the bundle from the tank.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss war prospects and government plans, mentioning states, colonies, and possible calls to action. It notes military rule debates, a future conference, and a recommendation timeline. Ends with an advertisement for a topical ointment.
Rock Island announces July ship excursions to Glenwood, Ogden, and return routes. Tickets cost 30.00 with color-coded stops and stopovers. Fuller, C. P. A. offers information by phone. writers note nonmedical aims and limited patent medicine claims.
A corrupted notice announces an annual meeting in Milwaukee with tickets on sale July 28. The event may extend to late August. Dyspepsia and sedation issues are noted as concerns.
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