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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
3
In New London June Yale won the varsity race against Harvard by a hair over the final stretch of four miles. The lead swung several times from the start, with Harvard ahead early then Yale pulling ahead before the final hundred yards where Yale prevailed.
A wrestling match is announced between Giant Gripmen and James McWeeney of South Bead in the city next Monday. The bout includes a side bet of 2 crew flin and will finish with a catch-is and time limit.
New York headline reports Joe Bernstein to replace Heagy Hegarty in the upcoming Friday ring match against Callahan in San Francisco. Bernstein, noted as a ghetto champion, is spared a dangerous assignment after recent conflicts with Solly Smith.
Fort Dodge pitcher Gus Thompson shut out the opposition allowing no hits or walks until the eighth inning when Everitt reached base. The game ended in a 1-0 defeat for the rival. Manager MMam King released William Everitt after the contest amid team changes.
A. A. Robinson president of the Mexican Central railways visits Topeka en route to Mexico City. He denies reports of Santa Fe or Rock Island combinations and says no sale or alliance is planned without Mexican government approval. He notes the Monterey and Mexican Gulf line adds value and cites ongoing expansions and a Tampico wharf project backed by government contracts.
Dispatch notes a Santa Fe extension by rail from Ripley to Shawnee Oklahoma with a proposed winded schedule and rights of way tied to President Riley. The Rock Island inaugurates new service linking Topski,Om ski and Denver with connections at Doak and Hetlevibe, including a through Texas train arrival at midnight and a later Denver departure followed by a 4 20 arrival the next afternoon.
The article outlines a controversial Memphis agreement involving two presidents and alleged directives from officials. It notes actions by telegraph commissioners and municipal offices, references Fort Sotto and St. Louis routes, and cites Missouri statutes under dispute. Community leaders demand clarity as investigators review the event and possible violations.
Cable of Parsons reports a strike by blacksmiths of the MK T RCo with workers returning after the railway gained certain allowances. About 15 men near the New Depot at Manhattan, where a new depot is slated for construction within sixty days, according to Tusation City papers.
The Santa Fe railroad faces peak traveler demand as winter and summer traffic surge. New special cars are being prepared for construction in the coach shop while current equipment is deployed on lines to meet rising passenger volume. A Missouri Pacific private car tour coincides with inspections of planned new train services, and local crews report ongoing work and injuries amid adjustments to handle the load.
A Kansas National Guard company A squad tested a new 41-caliber rifle range near Guilford Duitjey's farm south of Quinton Heights. Distances ranged 100 to 1,000 yards as civilian and military marksmen pursue medals across bronze silver and gold categories. Beginning next Saturday cadets will camp at the range for a week of daily shoots with a ceremonial all-day July 4.
The Topeka company A plans to recruit to maximum strength, targeting 60 men with 18 vacancies filled by fit, educated, earnest young men. Captain W. S. Sherle promises a profitable and interesting year, stressing clean soldiers who enjoy drill and aim to make the outfit the best in the state.
State Fair Association moves to apply to the commissioner for a ten year lease of the grounds. Merchants worry a $38,000 guaranty fund exceeds needs, while lumber and hardware firms promise materials for improvements and wait for election payment. Board names and bonds set, annual officers to be elected late June, county to fund repairs and fencing at the fairgrounds.
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