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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1901

Page

2

Thieves Mere Boys Reported Stealing Kansas Property

Independence residents report a theft at Granville Thompean’s place valued at over 300 dollars. Oscar and Elmer Thompson, ages 15 and 22, with Wilton Colyer, 38, allegedly aided in taking two wagons, a brown horse, a bay horse, a dark brown pony, and various harnesses and gear. The case links to a possible scheme to flee the territory.

Independence Granville Thompean Brewster Tarim Squires Olber Fits Oscar Aid Elmer Thompson Wilton Colyer Rae Elmer Wan Grawy Plas Teast Cher- Fyrmue Sane

New Bermuda Mecca for Prize Fights and Plans

Boston sports figures designate Bermuda as a new fight Mecca and announce two clubs will open there with Jon L. Will managing. Prominent promoters have left for Bermuda to arrange a bout between McCoy and Ryan for 62000, seeking a landmark prize fight.

McCoy Ryan Boston the Post Today Bersiuda Jobs Li Bulfivan Egrre Gertnuda Kid Smccoy Tomny Ryan

Wants to Fight Corbett in York

A heavily muscled challenger plans to face Corbett in York. The article notes the fighter’s strength and expresses anticipation for a decisive combat amid public attention and expected crowd presence.

Corbett

American League war urged over baseball schedule conflicts

Hanlon warns conflicts between Boston and Philadelphia schedules could fuel a costly war among club owners. Joe York, Murch and others push for a one season truce to let Barley challenge in the American League. rivals like Reach and Rogers urge swift action to settle the dispute. Magnates Soden and Conant lead in spending while Philadelphia and Brooklyn back a hard line to deter interleague battles.

Joe York Murch Managur Hanot Gestot Ad Rogers Simula Gilttad Rouniet Hadripra Haring Brooklyn Soden Conant EiBo

Fort Wayne Club Demands Protection for Its Players

A Fort Wayne based league club pressed for protection of its players amid interstate tensions. The organization warned it would halt activities and suspend club operations if the opposing league continued to threaten Fort Wayne players.

Fragmented OCR note on political entities and league deal

A garbled passage references President Mauiper and a payment issue tied to Fort Warne. It mentions The Inca inan reement Siumep Powel a former president and a later head of the Armericattmenocretlon in relation to the Interstate league.

Mauiper Fort Warne Daand Inca Siumep Powel Armericattmenocretlon Interstate League

Trip to New Zealand Aims to Visit Old Home

A Chicago item from March notes Hod Firesinmons 2 plans a Pacific voyage to New Zealand to see his aged mother. He last visited ten years ago, Samuel? money sent, and seeks a return to his youth’s home. Friends invite him to share the journey with hopes he sails soon.

Chicago Pacific Ocean New Zealat Mitanintmonk

Plungers at Memphis Track Event Readies Jockey Pace

An OCR fragment from Memphis Tennessee describes a track event with plungers and jockeys, naming individuals and locations in a garbled passage. It references pace, betting, and future plans, indicating ongoing racing activity and potential race outcomes. The text is fragmentary but notes a carrier event with named figures and venues.

Intercity Field Meet Set By Central and Ma wel Teams

An intercity athletic meet is planned between track squads from Te pees St. Joseph Gentent high and Central. The event aims to be held at Expansion Park in early May with St Joseph and Yoreka also sending teams. Naval events include running, swimming, walking, shot put, and hammer throwing.

Kansas Cy. Murer Ae Pince Dinneen

Treasurer sullio Tries to Vaio to Get the Young Pitcher

Fragmentary report from Syracuse New York mentions Treasurer sullio of the Boston club offering inducements to Willie Guipean to remain with the Boston National Fouxue club. The pitcher's decision and related racing notes in New Orleans and New Orleans area are only partially readable.

Sullio Vaio Syrac Riles Boston Club Pihune Willie Guiueen Bostin Naktional Fouxue Ansioun

Suspension of Jockey McGinn and racing notes at Tanforan

The meeting reports indefinite suspension for jockey J McGinn. Owners 7 4 Baker faced suspensions pending investigation. Weather at Tanforan was fine with a fast track and winds. Major Taylor sails to France for Paris meets with planned earnings of 3000 dollars. Princeton uncertain about meeting Columbia and Cryoe football next season.

J. McGinn Baker McGrathiana Prince Animosity Str Pioran Columbia Princet Cryoe

May be Major Warner and pension issues in Boston notice

A garbled early 20th century report mentions Major Warner, Tiny Evans, and a pension offer tied to hospital roles and a congressman from Massachusetts. It references pension discussions, appointment uncertainty, and travel arrangements within the wartime or postwar context, naming local officials and institutions in Boston and Walvert? hospital.

Heart Disease and Digestion Linked, Constipation Acknowledged

An excerpt discusses heart trouble rising among Americans, attributing many cases to weak digestion and poor stomach function. It notes the gut and heart share control by nervous systems, explains how gas and fermentation affect the heart, and promotes Stuart's Digestive Tablets as a safe daily aid at meals.

Stuart

Trials of Blaine on a Trip Gone Wrong

The Pratt Union reports Representative Blaine's auto trip near Hon. Luther's where a stoppage and frozen pipes halted progress. The party's machine later restarted but the journey encountered delays as water froze and the mechanism failed.

Pratt Union Blaine D. W. Blaine Carver Stuxtat Luther Ceater

Failure at McPherson department stores creditors take charge

A damaged notice outlines McPherson LA Zug & Co department stores failing into creditors hands. It describes payment terms to vendors Abe Barmera Merchants teak and A D Lee Mercantile, with about $30,000 in liabilities and questions on stock disposition. The fragmented text mentions several firms and unpaid invoices totaling hundreds of dollars.

M'Pherson L A. Zug & Co McPhernyn March &—Perguasa & BicKinney Tavis T Po Abe Barmera Teak of McPherson A.D. Lee Mercantile Company Saling Barmham, Hanfia, Munger& Co Aga the Parknes\-Davin Dtvromstile company

On A Reno Farm Henry Haona Tells Neighbors In Barvey

Henry Hann, once of Halstead and now a neighbor in SBarvey, claims a remarkable seed sale and profits from last season. Reports from Hutchinson News and Newton Kansan note high praise for his recent crop ventures and earnings from seed sales.

Henry Haona Sbarvey Hutchinson News Henry Hann Worthiat Halstead Newton Kansan Durina Hunan

Church Sued Over Burial Row in Wichita

In Wichita the estate of John G Schatter sues a church claiming that burial arrangements and a grave site were denied because the deceased daughter was not a church member. The family paid for a burial lot and the father seeks $5,000 in damages after the girl was laid to rest elsewhere.

Wichita Koukas John G_ Schatt Allesed Mr. Schatter

Law Suit in Sight Courts Will Probably Hear Four Questions

Odd tale from March reports a Brats tent scheme failing last week. A man at the counter sought money on a chetit Dinette Sepaty batik coneasstenee. walked in and took possession.

Unclear cash exchange dispute halts transaction

A disputed cash handover ends with a commissioner stopping a man after he pays $600. The man seeks to receive a net amount while the commissioner argues he must repay $200. Details are garbled and names unclear.

Cashie Mtawanit Shgitt

Man and lawyer duel in mile long race at McPherson

Over a thousand spectators watched as a pair named Will Williams and Baye Lindsay competed in a two mile race near McPherson. Lindsay, taller and older, edged Williams by a head while Williams carried a five mile handicap. The event drew a large crowd despite rough footing and windy conditions.

P Willams Baye Lindsay Coptessanta Lindsay

Telegraphic Briefs From Global Headlines

A fragmented wire report compiles terse items from New York to St Petersburg. It notes proposed transfers, diplomatic retirements, funding for public libraries, tariff shifts, and military movements. Strong entities include United States and St Petersburg, Horace Porter, Carnegie, and Beechwood.

No Athletic Building for Kansas University Despite Enabling Act

The State University at Lawrence faces disappointment as lawmakers fail to provide funds to build the authorized athletic building. After years of seeking a $3,006 federal claim aid for a wrecked hotel and wartime losses, progress finally came with an enabling act, but the university still awaits full support. President McKinley notes the act’s passage as a turning point, though the final funding remains uncertain.

State University At Lawrence Ely Congress Sonaie Anivercityiee McKinley

Cuban Convention Deliberations Hit Turbulent Tone

Report from Havans March indicates Cuban constitutional talks proceed in secret with the Pratt amendment under debate. A conservative bloc wins a 4 vote margin while most delegates push to continue sessions and refer the amendment to the relations committee. Public sentiment remains volatile and tied to leadership in Washington.

Havans Vertion aveRson Dlemnent Wanhington Pein Ent United States

Auditorium Show Reminder in Cripple Creek

Fragmented notice notes an auditorium event in Cripple Creek Colorado with capacity around 7 000 and mentions individuals Chearina St and Guel Hodge in an unclear role.

Cripple Creek Capple Creek Col Elttzeny Galle Cranoeniaytaalt

Despondent Priest’s Suicide Shocks Minn Town

A distressed clergyman in Minnesota took his own life amid mounting personal and community pressures. Neighbors report late night turmoil at his home as authorities investigate possible motives and note his recent withdrawal from duties. The case draws attention to mental health strains within the local church community.

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