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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
2
Sporting notes on horse racing mention Commando Mad losing to Parader and discuss contenders for horse of the year. The piece covers Brooklin Handicap prospects, weather impacts on racing, and references to notable sires like Domino and Duke of Malarkey, with speculation on future winners.
August 12 contest teased between Denver Ka Blurtin and Lilly Maidens tent rival, with Beargienent champion Fred Mussel expected to travel from the Pacific coast. Strong bets on reach and weight noted, with plans to stage the bout in San Francisco vicinity.
A garbled Chicago report notes President Mart of a national club pursuing consent to arrange a series of games with rival teams. The piece mentions White Stock Anes and a Men-moste question, focusing on the national board’s potential approval and a proposed meeting.
Nonsense OCR fragment presents unclear names and events with no verifiable facts or clear entities to summarize.
A fragmented report notes tensions in Bridgeport involving Corin O Rourke and local athletic figures. It mentions Mayor Sterling opposing a concerted movement against prize exhibitions, with references to Jack Latasa and the Royal Golf Club and a possible public argument during August events.
In Baltimore last night a fierce boxing bout between Young Peter Jackson and Jimmy Handler drew about 300 spectators. The Californian won in the ninth round after a back and forth fight that featured powerful exchanges and a late rally. Police intervened after the bout to control the crowd.
Hanlon shifted Chartier to third base to cover for Irwin, a decision praised as his wisest move of the season. Irwin’s improved play strengthened Cincinnati as they won three straight at Pittsburgh and showed he could anchor the infield after signing a new contract.
In Cincinnati on July 2, a poorly assembled squad shuffled six players to cover two positions each. Crawford handled field duties and center, Magan moved between second base and shortstop, Phillipe and Stine played in the outfield and on the infield, with Haberer and Heinie Petts handling first through third bases, creating a chaotic but persistent effort across the field.
Boston dated note says Tom Sharkey accepted an offer to meet James J Jeffries before the San Francisco Athletic Club in September. Details to be refined soon. Major Taylor won the half mile circuit at Manhattan Beach defeating Frank Kramer in the same event, with Soames beaten by Fenn in the semi and Taylor prevailing in the final by a wheel’s length.
Attendance figures scattered across Philadelphia and New York games. Mentions Eaton Lereow and NE chats Sod Nuirmien with a second game between gyarly mA Posor era. Sturphy is noted while Fitsineur trp pitched for Nev at Cincinnati.
An old health notice claims kidney and bladder trouble afflicts both women and men. It promotes Swamp Root as the remedy, describing dissolving kidney and bladder issues rather than habit, and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton.
Arkansas City features strong pitching as the Grays beat Shawnee 10 to 0. Turner held the Elwes to four runs, while the Grays offense, led by Turner and Corbett, propelled Arkansas City to the win in a July game. Great Bend and Fosters split a 5-3 game, with Puckett Colbert for Great Bend and Stawall Las for Fosters.
The Social Democratic convention in Indianapolis faces a heated battle among Springfield wing Chicago Division and Independent factions. George D Herron elected chair as Debs is sidelined. A rules wrangle and a Chicago faction walkout end with Clemens asserting the Springfield lead.
Kansas news reports Emancipation Day to be observed August 1 at Nicodemus in Graham county. Congressman Reeder and B Hi Tracy expected to attend with United States Attorney H Tracy and state officials. The piece notes prosperity in the local colored community and mentions local leaders, county officials, and a political context in the thirty fourth district.
The third annual Clyde Watermelon Carnival runs August 24 29 offering free watermelons to visitors. Attractions include Esau the snake eater Lunetta the lying lady and the largest moving picture show, with a parade and band contests.
In Colwich Kansas, threshing machine crews forced a chaotic scene Sunday. They scattered a crowd, wrecked pumps, and resisted arrest attempts by residents and the sheriff’s deputies. Voting resumed as tensions flared and citizens urged officials to intervene.
A Kansas University board of regents gathers in August to name a new chancellor to succeed Prof Snow. Candidate Taurrence Spangier of Lawrence is mentioned among aspirants. Bush notes bids for a new museum and faculty changes will be announced.
In Dodge City Kansas on a July afternoon, Kirby, proprietor of the Park hotel, shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself. Authorities cite domestic troubles and alleged financial disputes as motives. Kirby was 40, had run the Park since February, and left behind two former marriages with a child from each.
A report notes copper ore found on the Ike Galyon farm near Parsons, with mentions of Ken ey Brumback and Grand Rapids, Michigan, as context for the copper discovery today.
The report notes a series of local incidents including a suicide by shooting near Junction City Kansas where George Woossey aged 35 died at his home east of town. It also records a drowning near Ness Galena in late July and mentions about one inch of rain in the past 48 hours with expectations of more rain in 2965.
Chicago report details a distressing Boer reconcentrado crisis in Transvaal and the Free State where men women and children suffer and die. The piece notes a fundraising effort by Mr Brockhulmer to travel the countryside collecting donations to aid émigrés huddled in camps and to inform churches of the true situation.
Washington appointed Charles L. Davin and Samuel B. Whitall as lieutenant colonels in infantry with others named to artillery and volunteers. John B. Collins to command in the Navy, with Thomas Craven Henry C Must Duncan J Wood and Charisse Ke Poor as lieutenants junior grade. A list of officers includes Vernon K Earthman Michael A Roberts W Turner Wooten and Jax Laven among others.
London July report notes Pierpont Morgan left a £10000 check with General Horner Porter to be paid on delivery at the United States embassy. The payment concerns certain Lafayette relics said to be in a London shop. The exact chain of possession remains unclear amid claims of gold reliquary sword and other artifacts tied to Lafayette.
George McCabe a 40 year old man at Worthington Hydauld works in Stookten ended his life by cutting his throat after weeks of jeers from fellow workers and neighbors during a strike. He had joined the strike in May and returned July 18, with relatives and children reportedly shunning and deriding him as the strain broke his mind.
The news item lists candidates who passed the exam and were admitted to the mill Rupert A Dunford Utah Halvey Dunwoody Charles I Lyman Norman F Ramsey Kansas Geo R Rogers Calvin Titus at large. Thirty were successful, ten remained in doubt, and two were rejected by the medi(en) men. The Corps now numbers cadets within.
London dispatch reports El Menebhi, recent visitor to London and Berlin, arrested while implicated in expenditures in London and Berlin. Government saves to date 960000 dollars, Manila notes July 7. Military savings cited from act decrying stone quarries at Murtvelen. Crisi updates on insurgents and local troop actions in Batangas province.
A fragmented July article hints at medical warnings to Harry Bikes and John Nelson regarding bicycles and a creek incident. The text mentions Mormons in Germany, church matters, and a sermon past proclaimed with various names unclear, plus scattered references to tours and a river route.
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