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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1901
Page
2
Sporting news outlines constant player shifts among teams. Cy Young bound for Cleveland and Buck for Detroit, with multiple batters and managers changing roles and uniforms. Speculation centers on who will start, cover injuries, and how new contracts and transfers affect the coming season.
An Atlanta advertisement warns about a misleading claim that a mineral tonic can cure blood poison and related diseases. It asserts only a specific remedy can purge the condition, touting dramatic recoveries while urging readers to seek the product offered by the advertising company. The text references long-standing treatments and cautions against disease relapse.
Fragmented OCR depicts hockey and baseball chatter with names like Morar, Pracer, Dain, Buckow, and Hart. It mentions Boston salaries, a Ten Club Circuit note, and Colorado Springs securing a Pueblo franchise in the Western League while St Paul reports ongoing mag nations and potential shifts affecting teams and players.
Pittsburg March 18 management confirms catcher Jack O Connor signs and stays with team. Wallace and Heidrick also stay. three Pirates stars remain unnamed amid union dynamics. St Louis club returns from Cleveland. No American League contracts signed. Brooklyn terms inked for Ned Hasson to acquire pitcher Kitson and catcher Farrell.
A Brooklyn club faces potential liability for breach of a cap clause as parties dispute responsibility for enforcement and cost in an American league venue. The figure cited notes 25 cents admission and last year’s expenses reaching $20,000, highlighting financial stakes for the club and league.
New York March 15. The sportsmen's show concluded after two weeks in Madison Equine Garden drawing over 100000 visitors. Records fell at traps rifle and pistol ranges. W I Crusys 345 in One Gone Union set a remarkable target score. C Hoes Brooklyn life expert retained the line range title with 2451. Rees of York finished with 246, 249, 285 and 248 as top scores.
At the Crescent City Derby in New Orleans, Henry Clay the favorite faced a chaotic stretch run. Choire was scratched before the race, while Wild Pirate and Varre battled for position, and Duck led but faded. Cochran steered Hoare to the lead, with Fire’s Price closing strong as Starters pit another dramatic finish.
Scannell, owner of The Abbott, will accept Lawson's deft to race Boralma the Wonder for 510000 or more. Abbott says he will beat his own record of 2 03 1 4 in the upcoming event.
Mormon elders report about 100 converts after a big Sunday meeting north of Springdale. Four missionaries arrived by LK and W train at Basin and walked to the area. tabernacle construction nears completion with funds raised by congregants. Local families such as Hilla, Stevens, Adams, Sparks, and Clinkenbeard are listed among prominent members.
Lawrence report says Gen Hugh Cameron, the Kansas hermit living near Cameron's Bluff north of Lawrence, rode east Saturday to attend ex President Benjamin Harrison's funeral. In honor, the hermit discarded his traditional garb, wore a citizen suit, and kept his long hair tucked under a felt hat.
At Washington on March 13 the War Department announced cavalry officers moves. Major George A. Dodd Francis Halder and Charles M. O Connor are assigned to the Fourteenth Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth. Dodd and Hardie move from the Third Cavalry now serving in the Philippines. O Connor serves with the Eighth Cavalry at Fort Riley. Captain Jesse Carter of the Fifth Cavalry is ordered to the Fourteenth at Leavenworth. Other promoted majors receive new postings to Second HH Wright Ninth Herbert Tuny to Fifteenth Louis Craig Wilber W Elder to Fifteenth John Gullfoyle to Twelfth Charles Watts Frank Edwards Eugene Bilis M W Day to Fifteenth and Walter Finisy to Blaventh.
Salina merchant reports raid at a liquor house by sheriffs agents. Proprietor is arrested on charges of stock removal and tampering. Hearing scheduled to address the case under a new temperance law. multiple suspects detained awaiting trial.
Pittsburg hosted its largest St Patrick Day celebration in Southeastern Kansas. The Ancient Order of Hibernians divisions from Cherokee and nearby counties participated in the parade. The city wore red white blue and green decorations and a sense of civic pride filled the event.
March 18 the jury in the Ramsey murder case returned a verdict of guilty on a second degree charge. The trial concluded last Friday at 9 o'clock with the defendant, Thomas J. Ramsey, convicted of murder in the second degree in Seneca.
The vestibuled train departs Havdan City at 9 50 a m with a joke car Day coaches Reclining Chair car seats free and Pullman Parlor car. Connections at St Louis union depot with Eastern lines for New York and Atlantic Coast points. E Nipps ticket agent Topeka KS H C Townsend St Louis MO.
Norton March 18 report lists a controversial ticket for city officers led by candidates for mayor and council. A conservative alternative is anticipated on election day. Separate notices mention rural route orders for Kansas and a university access conflict amid construction plans.
Pensions have been granted as follows Eleanor Doane, original widow, and others listed. Names include Alexander Moertzen, Erick Mercier, and Bertini among beneficiaries. Details indicate widows and veterans receiving allowances under state and federal programs in Washington.
Unclear readable text shows Haskell defeating an opponent with scattered phrases about scores and dates. The fragmentary notes mention Pettare and Sap Saas with broken timing.
In Independence Kansas on March 14 the state court found John Walker guilty of second degree murder in the death of Ted Lancaster. The district court delivered the verdict after a trial with the jury deliberating privately. The case moves to sentencing in the next phase.
March 18 Ottawa Republicans named a city slate led by Mayor FLO Hetrick with G Childix Frstalwood as police judge, WM Shire for school treasurer, H J Graham and Reb Bing as justices of peace, and constables Aric and C Ff.
The fragment mentions Pine Grain Delition in Marion with an address or place 4201 Onest. Details are sparse, but indicates a local event or notice involving Pine Grain Delition in Marion.
The article outlines nomination activity for Willer PBC at an elit caucus and references campaign meetings in Eldorado and March events. It mentions party activities and a local gathering tied to the Bla s Rapids area with individuals and dates blurred in OCR.
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