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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
2
A messy sports notice reports the Derby Colts race with $20,000 prize and a horse named Herrman facing medical issues. It notes owners, veterinarians, and the chance the colt may still compete, while other teams like the New Fork Ball Team and Giants are mentioned in brief game context.
A New York liquor license revocation pits J. Corbett against the city after unlicensed sales of gold whisky on a May morning. Rev. Norman P. Pines of the Anti-Salon League cites premises closed all year and seeks double damages from the bond. Corbett and manager Jack Philips defend, saying operations were within hours. Police have yet to respond to the notice served.
The article notes Moor and Mitchell will operate a saloon together at the Boule Exposition as a preliminary to further public appearances. It mentions plans and uncertainties about scheduling, with reference to boxing figures and ongoing promotional efforts.
An OCR fragment details bids and consignments for horse or animal stock at an auction. It mentions Mitchell as a star, various buyers and owners, and sums like 10,100 and 40,300. The text lists multiple horse names, bidders, and prices, but includes many garbled terms and unclear entities.
Report compares French makers and rivals as Vanderbilty notes hopless defeat for Paris. Mentions Winton hospital and a discussion of Speed, distance, and trains from Paris to Bordeaus route. References to Charron and Fournier and early 20th century auto competition era.
Rube Perna of Kansas claims welterweight crown after knockout of Matty Matthews at a Toronto club. Matthews, noted for beating Billy Smith and Connolly, remains a top challenger. Western League notes include Swain transfer moves. Pitcher Hugh Goemion to join Chicago National League after standout Georgia run. City team beats Collins in Manhattan.
Analyzed baseball notes show several Chicago hitters like Mack and Donohue in focus while American and Eastern teams struggle for form. Suspensions and upcoming trips loom as managers prepare for the next league stretch with hopes of reviving standout players and balancing the standings.
A large Newtonian telescope mirror at Lick Observatory shattered during work in Prof. Brashear’s workshop, delaying the southern hemisphere expedition. A new glass will take at least six months to produce. The mirror weighed about 400 pounds, five inches thick, valued at $2,000. Royal army and crop reports appear in the same item, with other brief notices on Kansas Jubilee tickets and Paris crop figures.
Mr and Mrs A Rippey committed to Kaldwin Institution in a Kansas story with unclear phrasing. The brief notes a serious transfer or confinement action, with limited readable names and no further context.
Professor J N Wilkinson is unanimously chosen to succeed A R Taylor at Emporia Normal. Donations noted include 210,000 to Beker University and 5.00 for gymnasium and observatory equipment, with 6.40 to 20 ending endowment. Honorary MA to H Allen of Ottawa. Heating and electric plants approved. chapel programs and societies highlighted.
Jasper N. Wilkinson was unanimously chosen to succeed A R Taylor as president of the Institution. Taylor resigns to head John Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois. Wilkinson, an Ohio native, has long served in education and national circles and will assume duties immediately.
The three day encampment program at Junction City runs Thursday through Saturday in June. Delegates and visitors arrive morning shows include Cameron and Junction City bands performances at the opera house and a camp fire. Fort Riley troops will display maneuvers Saturday morning with visitors allowed to tour the fort beforehand.
Ex congressman Jerry Simpson lost a pocketbook containing valuable papers and 36 dollars Wednesday in a Kansas City railway car. He arrived from Wichita and believes someone tampered with him. He asks for the return of the papers and notes the loss of railway passes but cites the papers as the crucial item.
Masons held an elaborate ceremony on Wednesday to lay the corner stone of the Anderson Memorial library at the College of Emporia in Emporia Kansas. A procession of citizens in carriages and on foot escorted by the Second Regiment Band moved through the town under the direction of the Grand Lodge of Kansas.
People of Pottawatomie County prepare for a great event to dedicate a new church city wide on a June day with leaders and residents outlining plans and expected attendance for the ceremony and celebrations.
Hundreds of residents from Port town and nearby counties are expected to attend the dedicatory exercises at the Winner on Thursday. The event promises a price in charge and meals for attendees, with TSM people anticipated to be fed at the Piush location.
Hutchinson and Southern branch brings crowds from towns between here and Oklahoma to the Jubilee. Mies Mas Hirtsmith of Rat an City Mo sang in the Interstate contest. Mr. Robinson arrives to spend today and tomorrow at the Jubilee. Contralto and piano student contests were held yesterday. Tenor solo and chorus contests occur today. Prizes awarded at Friday evening concert. attendance expected to rise.
In Atchison Kansas the alleged train robber Mayes Davie was captured and charged after a night of bolt action near the Missouri line. The case, tied to jewelry thefts and a failed getaway, faces up to 21 years if convicted with Davie asserting his innocence as authorities pursue two accomplices.
Indepondsion Kans area reports a strong oil and gas discovery by Independence Gas Company. The well struck at around 800 feet with oil flows and substantial gas, promising a major production site. Authorities note the well produced high barrels per day and significant gas flow, with restoration anticipated.
Belleville news notes that ex assistant adjutant general Boyd will launch a new paper in Belleville, called the Independent, in early July. He opposed Republicans in law during his Greenback election win in 1886, and faced former rivalries in politics as he backed the Logan Independent ticket. Pensions for Kansans list various grants across counties and names. A boy drowned at Lawrence after a rope swing failed, and two men died suddenly in Selina, with details of local incidents. New Kansas postmasters appointed for several towns are listed with locations.
Canadian county HR P Bennett Spencer Garfield county is mentioned alongside a note claiming Independence has 6 628 people Tad bdenee eerine Asecusor appears in fragmented text with unclear context.
State and county political chatter centers on Tully Scott of Decatur seeking Democratic nomination in the Twelfth district and mid March Washington contact. Pension news notes Congressman Reeder approving over fifty pension claims with monthly sums from 36 to 372 dollars already paid. Governor relations with notary appointees, Senatorial slate discussions, and Purcell’s fate as regent and successor are debated amid Kansas political intrigue.
Tickets on sale June 12 with a limited return until September 13 on the Banta Fe Route. Great rate for travelers to the Buffalo Exposition. Contact T L King, agent, for details and parts. Special tour option advertised at 22.00 for 1,000 participants, details unclear.
Fragmentary ad copy cites years in bed and a testimonial about Bitters aiding mobility. Mentions tax, duties of patients, and a claim of guaranteed relief from Burns and stings. References to ScAfield & Son’s and Dr Thomas Electra Ol, with generic drugstore placement.
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