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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
2
Sporting news reports a Detroit game incident involving Beeros McGraw and his players. Umpire actions and potential penalties are discussed, with quotes from Sheridan and league leaders about conduct, fairness, and possible sanctions.
Washburn secured a surprising win against EH Bat under a moonlit night era, with bold plays from key players and a notable performance by pitchers. The crowd roared as innings piled up and defense held firm, featuring standout hits, fast runs, and sharp fielding that sealed a tense finish.
New York June 5 Harry Harris the Chicago featherweight returns from a London trip and plans a challenge to Pedlar Palmer. He will remain in New York for family matters before proceeding home to Chicago. Harris notes dull boxing in England after a recent death and hopes to arrange a match with Wenny Fanger.
At Raerence Kansas the Kanees university team faced a bass hall clash on Decoration Day after a prohibition on plasma play and participation in athletic conte. The XK U wrens team from Kam June 2 will play at home in a hard game led by Frank Parent and pitcher Syd Griggs with Gret base in the lineup.
Fragmented report from Kansas City in June notes a 11 to 6 loss with uncertain batter and pitcher names including Housh, Brewster, Bhariahive and Oswego. It references Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago with unclear line scores and a 03- date.
Fragmented notes describe a Detroit Philadelphia style game with two outs and shifting scoring. Mixed fragments mention players, sections, a Denver venue, and varied team references among disjoint lines.
Hood's Sarsaparilla has achieved broad success beyond advertising, winning hearts with its claimed cure for humors skin diseases and digestive ills. The ad touts a proprietary Herbal formula, promising to cure various ailments and urging immediate use of two bottles.
In Wichita area Mount Hope near Kansas forms a Married Man's Anti Kiss Club. Thirteen married members pledge not to kiss their wives for a year as an experiment. President Witton and officers publicly defend the vow and note wives support the unusual social trial.
The Beloit post office faced delays and changes during March and April as portmasters and clerks adjusted routes and procedures. Portmaster Perdue is noted for efforts to improve mail handling while others faced setbacks and varying efficiency in Beloit and nearby centers.
In Mankato on June 1 a complaint by P Owens prompted action against local saloon practices. The Stier Tess committee pursued a prohibition inquiry with a court appearance noted, while Owens pressed for penalties and further proceedings at the district court.
Fragmented OCR of a June Emporia item lists names of aspirants and officials. It notes authorization for a northern move, mentions a school committee and withheld hiring details, and hints at upcoming examinations or selection related to a tour.
Belost June 1 reports a series of improvements planned for Beloit including enlarging the water and electric light plants. Workers are at work setting a new chain to bowd ver in million gallons of water and upgrading city services under the initiative led by A E Robusrs An Laniense.
Manhattan June 3 Kansas State Agricultural College reports trial with 158 calves from Kansas City. Calves weaned fed in a tote and fattened. gain averaged 400 pounds per head. The method uses feed directed to efficiency, promising radical changes in cattle production in Kansas. Charles Morris of Phillipsburg donated Purebred Hereford to the college.
June reports note John Cade of Abbyville accidentally shot and killed himself while shooting at birds with a revolver. In Hutchinson a postmaster election balloting ended with Joseph Whitehall winning. the current postmaster Russell did not seek reelection. Reports from Dickinson county creamery indicate earnings around 42,700 for monthly milk production. Normal prize contest results include declamation and sports awards with various local schools’ events. A Meade County fire tragedy involved a child burned in a stable accident. Meantime Baker University hosted a Baptist sermon with plans for later address by J. Z. Brietow. An exhaustive inquest in Solomon found Dennis Mahoney not charged in a fatal shooting case. A Galena lead strike was reported as the district’s largest find near Sheil creek. Concordia committees prepared for Fourth of July celebrations with rising expenses. An appointment was announced for Anna W. Hall as assistant librarian in Concordia.
A. Swendson, chair of the sanitary committee, filed a report urging annulment of the city dump contract with the Howe firm due to sanitary violations and ordinance noncompliance. A communication from S. C. Paol, builder of the crematory, says he has resumed control of the crematory plant and offers a new contract with the city. The committee recommends contracting with Thompson, noting no complaints about his handling of the dump until remarks about the other firm triggered opposition.
Discharged Patrolman Mike Ring remains silent on his dismissal from the force. He says he will have a lot to say when the time comes and a chance to speak with Chief Stahl arises. Ring defended his conduct and questioned the sufficiency of the dismissal reason.
Grover Cleveland warns against public extravagance in York and national expenditures. The article condemns bribery and indifference, urges citizens to demand economy and frugality, and attacks pension abuses and partisan favors that erode trust in elected officials. The piece emphasizes watchful care for general welfare and resistance to selfish interests.
New York report details a St Petersburg audience with Frederick Hollis, US member of the arbitration court, describing the emperor’s curiosity about Roosevelt’s peace stance. Hollis notes Roosevelt supported war with Spain as essential for justice and humanity, while advocating peace in principle.
Mr and Mrs George Williams of New York and Mr Frank Sparks of Middletown Orange County New York travel by bicycle across the country en route to the Pacific coast. They split at Denver with Mrs Sparks aiming for California and Mrs Williams heading to Seattle. Journey began March 2 with an average of about 70 miles daily on good roads, recording 2910 miles to date.
No. 2 leaving Kansas City at 8 50 a m is a solid vestibuled train to St Louis with a smoking car day coaches reclining chair car Sears price and a Pullman parlor car connections at St Louis union depot with Eastern lines for New York and Atlantis Coast points.
The May government revenue totaled 42 029 440 with expenditures 42 126 160, leaving a one month surplus of 104 ?58 and a year to date surplus of 87 135. The May receipts include customs 21 021 4% and internal revenue 27 668 702 with miscellaneous 2 008 908. War department disbursements were 1 597 Jah with an increase of 1 900 000 and navy department disbursements 5 660 008 with a 100 increase.
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