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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1901

Page

2

Garry Herrmann Heads Derby Contenders In East West Clash

Racing notes from New York discuss Garry Herrmann as Derby favorite amid a crowded three year old class. Mesmerist and Ballyhoo Bey figures loom, with Commando and Black Fox noted as potential sleepers, while Ballyhoo Bey seeks a sole defeat and Garry Herrmann dominates recent form.

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McGovern Knocks Out Gardner in Fourth Round

San Francisco May reports Terry McGovern defeats Oscar Gardner by knockout in the fourth round at Mechanics Pavilion. McGovern dominated from the start, landing rights and lefts on Gardner's face, forcing attacks through a relentless pace with no significant trouble. Gardner was repeatedly driven back and down as McGovern asserted control.

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Fight Report Mixed Outcomes Leave Cartier Behind

A brief bout summary notes a tough clash with noble stakes, a leftward attack shear, and a waning pace. Cartier appeared slow and lacking premium cream during the match, while the title challenger failed to impress with a disappointing display.

Cartier

Adventures of Sharkey Ballor and Sea Wreck Tales

A fragmented narrative recounts Tom Sharkey’s seafaring life with vivid memories of early voyages, shipwreck perils, and crossings from New Zealand to England. The piece blends anecdotes of storms, crew dynamics, battles, and later bouts in American and naval contexts, highlighting peril, resilience, and travel across oceans.

Akron Route to Pan American Exposition Opens New Travel Line

The Akron route launches passenger service to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition with daily two-way trains from St Louis. It links the Wear and Southwest to Chautauqua Lake and Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and St. Lawrence River resorts. Fares and schedules listed with contact details for J. M. Chesbrough and J. T. Foley.

Buffalo Akron Houte Mayath Wear Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls St. Lawfinde River Canada Resorts Niagara Frontier New York St. Louis Gateway West Southwest Bixprean Hental St. Louia Talon Station Errites Buffald Hesthyers St. Louie Huffalo St Louis St. Lapis Columbus Louie

Recital by Miss Alberta Seville at Washburn College

Wanabburn students attend a vocal recital in the Washburn college chapel this evening featuring Miss Alberta Seville of Seneca. She will be assisted by Maud Packer, performing pieces from Serisap and Deltian along with Thy Sweet Waltz. Terrible plagues of itchy skin plague many. Dean's Ointment offered as a cure at drugstores.

Wanabburn Alberta Seville Seneca Washburn College Maud Packer C. Begvardisimond Mae Serisap Deltian Walce

Noted Congregational Ministers Gather in Kansas May Meeting

Wichita hosts the 47th annual session of the State Association of Congregational churches and ministers from May 2 to 4 at Plymouth Congregational Church. Rev Dr Cardley, a pioneer pastor, and Rev Dr Fisk will attend and deliver the annual sermon amid historical ties to early Kansas settlement and ongoing religious and educational efforts.

Dr. Cardley Dr. Fisk Wichita State Association of Congregational Churchea Kansas Plymouth Congregational Church Kannas Teacspion Maswacbaette Katies Lum Sarunie Exlatenon Lawrence Topeks Adalnne Cal Seminary Kanan Kanaan Uaetenica New England Alberts Anual Seseton Vidal Corsetet Christ Wastburn Palmasnuse Wiehith Haren Fale Amherst Williame Dartmouth Giertiz Buloit B. Crouch Myple Hall

Arkansas City Treasurer Dies in Despondent Act

Arkansas City May 1. A Maxey longtime city treasurer killed himself in his home, leaving a note to Cashier Wilcox alleging a $546.87 shortage and misstated funds. He had been a Crawford Lumber manager and recent ward councilman, with $10,000 life insurance and a theft motive cited in the message.

Arkansas City H. A. Maxey Pear Cy Wilcox Home National Bank Jie Kees Petra New Sneyy MIL Helux Pond Lumber Company Maxey Walter J. W. Stanford

Sued or 68 Cents in Missouri Pacific Case

A court term in Concordia, Kansas included a case where Park BE Pulsifer, an attorney, sued Missouri Pacific Railroad for the value of a return coupon and related costs after a conductor refused to honor a ticket. The suit sought recovery of 68 cents plus expenses, with the refund and costs totaling 27 dollars.

Concoraim Kanmaya Park BE Bulsifur Missouri Pacific Ailway Company

Kansan City Officials Face Sunday Closure Threats

Kansan City commissioners Ward and Gregory pledge to close saloons on Sundays amid threats of impeachment by temperance groups. They warn that if saloons close theaters cries cigar stores barber shops and other businesses may follow suit. A local robbery at Ellinwood near the W P Service post office is also mentioned with minimal detail.

Kansan City L—Poller Ward Gregory Sia Enesetnie W. P. Service Ellinwood

Bank robbery and parole violation and a tragic shooting

Jewelry stock was stolen by unseen robbers who entered through glass. One suspect J H Anderson was arrested in Great Bend. Nathan Browning, paroled, was arrested for parole violation after attending a dance. A 10 year old shot and killed his 14 year old cousin Verine Scelson near East Atchison and his mother attempted self harm.

Sore Sime Ani Great Bend J. H. Anderson Balina Kan Nathan Browning Torrinson Lansing Browning Junction City Atchison, Kanta Matthew A East Atchison Vernie Scelson MreSnelson Fueleh Bers

Cycle Riders Banned From Sidewalks In Wichita Court

Police arrest over 100 riders for violating city ordinance by riding on sidewalks. Men women and children among those cited. bicycles confiscated to enforce owner accountability. Case appears in police court.

Wichita Kas May Tyestey Dawan MW Biovoliste

Carr to Talk at Commercial Club Meeting

Clark E. Carr, formerly United States minister to a South American country and a resident of Galesburg, has been invited to address the Topeka Commercial Club at the next regular meeting on Wednesday May on the subject Municipal Affairs. He will likely attend, and members seek guidance on municipal issues from a model city figure.

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Commercial Club Growth Adds Seven New Members

The membership committee of the Commercial Club reports seven new applications approved after Tuesday afternoon on the street. New members include The Curry Windmill Company, J. F. Petris & Son, furniture and upholstery, James B. York, refurnishing, W. Bolinger, seine machines, FE Guild, music aid piano, B. F. Golden, six man, and E. B. McDowell, manager.

Commercial Sven Curry Windmill Company J. F. Petris & Son James B. Yourk W. ¥. Bolinger Seine Machines FE Guild Music Aid Piano B. F. Golden Sixk Man E. B. McDowell Mana

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