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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
2
A police interruption sparked excitement at the Star theater during a performance of The Bowery After Dark. Patrons and boxing fans clashed with officers as the crowd reacted to the drama and ensuing commotion.
In food work and his Eminence is tried in a manner that leads many to believe he will give a good account of himself in the Derby.
Ben Francisco reports March 15 that Fil Lange formerly star center of the Chi club has been offered 5000 dollars salary plus expenses by Boston managers to play with the Hutties next season. Lange had already refused other commitments but received a telegram proposing a future meeting to discuss terms.
A fragmented OCR text references a Boston figure, a $2.0 share, offers and expenses, and a stalled state game response. It hints at a player deal or decision with mentions of Heston and Lange, but details are incomplete and no clear outcome is stated.
Time trials at Montgomery Park drew several contenders from local tracks Aland Beheek and Silverdale competed with Derby hopefuls Badly Sthorr Set and Wild Pirate as the lone local entrant. Scheck led a circle of youngsters while Exher-Aragar and Schorr2yearolds generated fast paces with Lady Alamt noted for top speed.
Harry Vardon defies expectations to remain in the United States rather than join Great Britain for the coming season. A letter from Paris hints at plans affecting major leagues and dates, including Washburn University baseball at Topeka and several April and May matchups against state colleges and universities in Kansas and nearby states.
Fragmented OCR reads week schedules for cities including Oklahoma City and Stillwater with unclear Aug and Sep dates. Mentions prizes or stakes of 3400 and 400 each, and a 2 50 free for all event label. No coherent names or outcomes due to garbled source.
A Kansas City report recounts a joint church gathering where a speaker urged parishioners to start a hatchet crasure and noted ample work ahead. The audience heard a first address from Mrs Nation who claimed persecution and urged unity among women supporters, with reports of crowds and a second speaker concluding the evening with prayer and remarks on political adaptiveness.
Postmaster of Logan Falls Drumhiller dies after being thrown from a moving press train on the Northern Central Railway near Sherwood. He was en route to Baltimore when he fell from the car. doctors report fatal injuries to the hands and head. His brother-in-law B W Hack of St Joseph Mo will come to Baltimore to arrange disposition of the body.
In Burlington on March 1h the Jim Harris murder case went to the jury after the defense argued Imaanite as the sole defense. Harris's aunt Fatimer testified he began making cigarettes at age three and has a long history of cigarette addiction and feud.
Direct from the maker prices, new arrivals in Fancy Moire and Gyvacluw fabrics. Skirts and gowns from 319 dollars, waists, wraps, and corsets offered with bold discounts. Hosiery, gloves, and underwear from leading brands, with yard wide muslin and ticking on sale. Saturday specials advertise reduced prices on select items as part of a broad spring merchandise push.
The trial centered on Harris with Mrs. Farmer and others testifying about ancestors and his habits. The state argued Harris killed Allen while claiming insanity, presenting medical opinions, while witnesses noted some queer behavior but strong defense. The jury faced instructions to consider first degree murder and potential acquittal if reasonable doubt on sanity existed.
Fort Scott Kansas March 15 Recorder of Select Friends denies liabilities amounting to 750 000. Dr Wat Dion sup recorder says unpaid dues total about 1214 1n cash and around 5000 of February dues are in subordinate ladies hands. He expects some will not be paid but aims to cut liabilities to 16 000. He also denies transferring membership to the American Crusaders and asserts elder pension plans. Also notes pensions for Kansans and spring election plans.
A patient recalls six months of severe back trouble in winter 1808, suffering nights in a chair. After trying various remedies without relief, the user reports finding relief from Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Rowley Snow's drug store and endorses the product.
March 15 reports from the city lead with the ongoing Hathany murder case at trial, court sessions extending into the early morning while Wheeler remains bound over on a $1,000 bond. Nearby, a street car collision injures a Concordia man, and a spring Mankato coursing meet is announced with a $400 purse slated for April 16-18, plus other brief notes on local events and public notices.
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