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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
5
Sporting News reports a Cleveland focus on baseball talent as a magnate criticizes teams. He states Washington has five of the best pitchers on earth, highlighting depth and capability across the league.
Commentary praises Philadelphia prospects with frequent references to pitchers and teams. The writer notes confidence in key players, mentions several cities and figures, and predicts a strong season performance with emphasis on pitching depth and overall team strength.
The article details James J. Jeffries growing wealth from boxing winnings and investments, noting his rise from a rivet factory worker to heavyweight champion. It highlights his estimated fortune of at least 3100.00 and his savvy handling of earnings amid other fighters like Corbett and McGovern.
Boston March 14 4 Geing back report notes widespread displeasure at price increases. Local merchants forecast adjusted sales amid rising costs as residents seek relief and lawmakers weigh possible controls.
A chaotic excerpt discusses a fifty cent bell and proposed twenty five cent price points, amid debate over a conflicting baseball schedule and financial stakes in Boston. The piece mentions the American League platform, public reception, and a protest against a Johnson move affecting receipts and the local game in the city.
Lee Angelo announces a planned bout with James J. Jeffries in Los Angeles as the Century Club moves to secure the attraction locally. Local sportsmen offer seats at $25 each, with several hundred already sold as the town tires to host a high profile boxing event.
Tommy Ryan world middleweight champion meets Mysterious Billy Stith in a ten round bout at Turner hall Kansas City. Crowd reports say seats sold out as top notchers clash in styles with Ryan favored on clever fighting beyond Stith’s rough tactics.
Mrs Mary M Walters of Kansas City Kansas says J D Boone and his father defrauded her of about 3000 dollars via a fake marriage scheme. She gave a deed to property and received only 1000 dollars from a later sale, with Boone providing notes and interest while promising marriage. A warrant was issued for Boone's arrest. as of last night he had not been captured.
Morrill Kansas March 14 Postmaster Hammond reports a postal directive to discontinue mail on rural routes for patrons who fail to provide a mailbox. A wealthier patron argued the carrier must deliver to a box. Since instructions from Washington, Nimmo has withheld mail until boxes are purchased.
Arkansas City on March 14 reports the jury deadlocked nine to three for nonindictment and discharged the defendant Sam Smith. A new trial will be held. Smith was arrested on the complaint of Mrs Myra McMenry of Howard Kansas who claims to have bought a half pint of whisky from him. She is editor of the Searchlight temperance publication and introduced the bottle in court to seek conviction.
Ottawa March 14 Superintendent J H Adams suspends 12 senior pupils for disobeying rules amid a row over a class raffle contest. The suspended members allegedly took red bunting from a rival class and hid it in a closet. Parents and students are to meet the superintendent today, with likely readmission after the inquiry. The piece mentions other unrelated real estate and oil land chatter during the same edition.
In late May reports from Leavenworth County outline new expansions to the southern Wyandotte orchard area amid ongoing improvements. The cairnery project in Benafare adds several new plots, reflecting data from local agricultural offices.
A Wichita era summary reports apple crops in Leavenworth county expected near average. Farmers connect via a boy run line through fence wires, with no central exchange, to order goods delivered by train to Comsky. Also: Casebier missing near Arkansas City and Paola boy missing, plus municipal ownership talk in Salina. Medals of honor awarded to Kansas City men. sewer plans for Abilene. new opera house in Morrill. pensions granted to Kansas residents.
New York March 14 District Attorney Jerome today sent to the legislature a brief on the excise question listing fourteen reasons why the excise bill should be law. He argues unenforceable law breeds disrespect and corruption and that New York’s cosmopolitan population deserves consideration of diverse views including foreign born citizens. Col Harrison Confers High Degree in Santa Fe New Mexico detailing the Thirty third degree conferment for Senator Hale and Kom.
The Northeast Kansas Education Association holds its annual meeting with Henry Meade of Wyandotte as president and Miss E M Turkleson of Troy as secretary. Judge L A Myers, Valley Falls, chairs the program with sessions on Learning by Doing, Training for Leadership, History in the Common Schools, and more across Friday and Saturday activities featuring educators from Lawrence Topeka Leavenworth and other counties.
Fort Worth Texas reports Fred erico Terrazas son of a former governor arrived Thursday and sealed a record cattle deal with the Trower Bros Commission company. Transfer includes about 000 head to Colorado Montana Wyoming and the Dakotas. About 855 cars and forty trains will haul the stock with freight estimated around $36,000.
The board of regents of the University of Konkas convened in Laygente with most members present. Regent A L Whitmoth of Concordia was absent, while W G Swangier of Lawrence joined others as discussions covered campus design and plans for a new structure. The architects outlined timelines and debated central construction issues.
In Karima City designers and officials debated university leadership. The board elected Wilbur C. Abbott to a faculty post while considering a new chancellor. no decision was reached by midnight, with Spangler suggesting future steps and potential quick appointment within thirty days.
Washington dispatch lists fourth class participants advancing to the presidential class on April 1 from Indian Territory Ada Comanstue Kitalgoe and Withurton plus Kansae Thayer and Wathen. Chicago report notes bantamweight Marty Quorbes versus Kid Goodman at the Pyramid Club in Boston, six rounds with Quorbes earning the decision despite a hurt right hand.
Washington reports Secretary Shaw is considering discontinuing the purchase of government bonds for the sinking fund. He has not committed to a decision and will not discuss it publicly. The move could influence bond prices, bank holdings, and currency circulation, with a likely announcement in the coming days.
The Vinton Pacific railroad will start running its own dining car service across its routes. President Burt White recently completed the plan during a CHboake trip and returned today. The Milliman Company previously owned and operated the cars, but the change aims to protect Chief city operations and create a Water Mery department at Vicryn headquarters. The decal remains but the new system will be implemented nationwide.
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