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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1901

Page

2

Sailor Favorite Halts Terrific Blow in Californian News

Denver May 3 Californians boast a star bout as Pom Sharkey faces Fred Bumeet in a title grip. The fight builds on months of training with Russell, famed for a prior upset, while locals note the sailors’ ring prowess and weigh in at over 200 pounds. A physician will clear both men before the staged event.

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Ottawa Otters Edge Wildcats In Close OT Thriller

A hard fought game in Ottawa ended 7 to 6 with Ottawa Otters narrowly defeating their rival. Key plays and late scoring surged the tempo as both teams traded leads in a tense finish.

Lay Defeat to Split Hoof in Darty Race

Louisville May 2 Alard Scheck faced a surprising defeat as rumblings over his split hoof excuse circulated. He travelled from Memphis though hampered by injury and received five days’ treatment before a final workout on Friday. Despite the setback he delivered a strong showing in the stake events before heading to Chicago.

Alard Scheck Darty Louisville Alard “Scheck Kentucky Memphis Chicago

National League Umpires Composed of Experienced Men

A report on the National League umpires for the season highlights experienced figures such as Brunk Deyer Win a5 and others noted as veterans. The article discusses umpire performance, selection criteria, and the importance of consistent officiating in shaping game outcomes.

Young Brunk Deyer Phayern Niston

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A garbled OCR fragment shows unclear phrases and names. Readable parts include scattered tokens like rose, exit, four, march, and hedge. No coherent events or entities form a verifiable news item for a proper headline or concrete summary.

Teslve Inning Game Upset In Kirkssite May Day Play

Jeyhawkers fall to Kari University in an eight inning home game ending 7 to 4. Pitcher Mutampbed relieved, Dovin earned a brief lead, and Roy Evans signed with Franciacy to play in the Gailarain League. Terry McGovern refereed a Bakersfield boxing match where Jim Trimble was defeated by Al McNeil in a San Francisco bout.

Jeyhawkers Kirkssite Kary Dovin Aires Erin Roy Evans Rey Evans Franciacy Tana Terry McGovern Bakersfield Cal Jim Trimbie Los Angeles al McNeil San Francisco

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The readable words describe eating, trees, and a vague reference to Monday. The text appears as a garbled OCR segment with no clear events or identifiable people or organizations.

Loyal Legion officers elected at annus meeting in Leavenworth

Kansas commandery of the Loyal Legion held their annus meeting at Planters' hotel Leavenworth with officers elected for the year including Lieutenant Sidney G. Cooke Herington commander Captain William Portesque Leet Wever Leavenworth treasurer Major HC Whites Emporia registrar Ur O McNary Soldiers' home Leavenworth chancellor Lieutenant Chirtus Turley Wichita chaplain Captain Leathworth and others. A special meeting was set for June 7 at the hotel with many members in attendance.

Leavenworh Kan Kansas Commandery of the Loyal Legion Planters Sidney G. Cooke Herington William Portesque Leet Wever Leavenworth HC. Whites Emporia Reaintrar Ur O McNary Chunoelier Chirtus Turley Wichite Leathworth Ang Lietster B. Admire United Ry Mt Snes Canquet

Greatest Assembly Promises Sunday School Emphasis

Arrangements are set for the Chautauqua Assembly at Ottawa Kansas from June 34 to July 4 with Sunday school work featured. J Engle state secretary will oversee Sunday school literature and department, while Rev Hamill and Rev Patterson will lead Bible study and lectures. Governor Stanley and Dr W A Quayle join as speakers, a children’s chorus to close the day, and a parade of delegations with a handsome banner. Musical events include three concerts led by Prof Hulett and the First Hestment choir, with famed soloists. The Fourth of July promises patriotic programs, lectures by Champ Clark and Dr Whiteford, and entertainment from Nat Hrie and Bertha Kugle Baker, among others.

Ottawa Kan Chautay— Agi Gutawa Ruly J. Engle Bt. Hamill Jackegnville Mexamter Patterson Chicago Wlse Ws. Stanley W. A Quayle Pref. Husett Kae Ea Cheral Crimes Wil Geneva Clarke Wilson Glenn Hiatt Chicleo United States Charles A. Towne Minnesota Charles Lantis Indiana Fikes Regiment Hulett le Sae Poneaae Aera Club Mrea P. Huvtchinson WCU Rey Jute Smith

State Dental Association Plans Leavenworth Meet May

The State Dental Association holds its thirtieth annual center in Leavenworth May. Extensive arrangements are underway to entertain visiting dentists and the local members. The program lists papers by Hungerford, Scynise, Bergstresser, Allen, Burkett, M. Le Cron, and others on topics like anatomy of the teeth, dentistry practices, and articulating facing techniques.

State Dental Association Leavenworth Travenworth Kansas W. BH Scynise Ateison Kane Vitality Bergstresser Abilene Allen Kansac City Sto F. Burkett M le Cron Corea Hh Thompson Topeka Danes Jn Dentistry W. Paper J. OR. Mes Newton EO Hetrick Ottawa Hineson Lear Kanaio Plasresale Jo Milien Lawranes Hemert Horkett Shasman

Mitchell County Man Rose Found Dead Near Beloit

Beloit May 2 B E Rose known as Brad Rose in Beloit and Mitchell County was found dead near the stock yards after alleged jail term risk. He faced charges for breaking into a meat market and Missouri Pacific depot thefts. He reportedly said he preferred death to prison. Several relatives survive him. Separately a church row in Beloit involves Evangelist Rev Lincoln McConneil and Baptist pastor Rev G K Gilaly over conduct and a Baptist Visitor article. The dispute has stirred local church tensions and may widen.

Mitchell County Beloit B. E. Rose Geloit Brad Rose Tim Bend Missouri Pacific Bix Dentlemen Tose Indiana Beto Lincoln McConell Methodist Anskourt G. K. Giluly Baptist Church of McConneil Mr. Gillaly McCon Baptist Visitor Beloit Friends of the Evangelist Uniontown

Cattle Poisoning Devastates Greene Township Herds

Wellington May 1 John A. Eikier of Greene township reports twelve cattle killed by cockle burs in a single pasture. He notes cows collapsed at night and swelled, with witnesses attributing the deaths to poisoning. B. Wimer inspected J. M. Jordan's pasture where 242 head grazed and deemed cockle burs the likely cause.

Wellington John A. Eikier Greene Township Barercae B. Wimer J.M. Jordan

FARMING ON THE SIDE Belott Visits Farm Ties As Judge Works Open

Judge A H Eltis spends a week at home in Mitchell county tending his farm of about 600 acres. He grows alfalfa, wheat, and corn and plans to return to Topeka next week. Pension notices list numerous Kansans granted original, additional, and special acts, with amounts and home locations. A convict at the federal prison near Leavenworth briefly absents to reconsider his time served before returning. An Independence charter authorizes electric service linking Independence, Coffeyville, and Cherryvale with plans for local electric lights and an electric railroad. Peabody high school graduation nears, with Evansdale senior class preparing for commencement.

Belott A. H. Eltis Thin Elu Supreme Court Mitchell Topeka Lanveuwot Roy Nexton

Kansas Associations and Officers Elected in May Convention

The May convention of the General Association of Congregationalists elected officers for the year including President Myre J H Glotfelter and several district prospects from Topeka Lawrence and Wichita. super intendent AH Rushey of Peabody schools lauded for building up the district over six years and guiding four dozen graduates. Beloit circus NaI's united shows opens in Beloit under proprietor Hilmon with Beloit born G E Matthews joining. tour planned statewide next week.

May J. W. Glead Topeka Will Gibser Masonic Oper House AH. Rushey Peabody Schools Congregationatien Wichita General Association of Congreza- Mynalists Myre J. H. Glotfelter Atehlvon Mary Smyth Popeka Mra Dos Alford Lawrence Mra. Redding Gentralia Allenlorph Alma Mason Eureka Fisher Kirwhire Watson Salina Morrison Townsley Great Bend Mra J Bowen Manhattan Mise Phoebe Haines Mise Sheldon Young People's Work Mise Fannie Neves Wabsunsee Children's Work Mra Cl.mille Fredonia Information Bureau Beloit

Gaiens Mining Deal in Galena Area Reaches Fortunes

Galena Kansas May 3 One of the biggest milling deals in this section closed last quarter. It involved a forty acre purchase by Stevens Bros Co land in Peacock valley five miles north. Eastern party bought at 9900 an acre totaling about 260000 cash for the forty acres. Fire at Independence May 24 damaged five blocks and threatened the north side of the public square.

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Fire Sweeps Livery Barns Amid High South Wind

A blaze starting in a livery barn destroyed the building and, driven by strong south wind, spread through an alley for five blocks. Five barns and a shooting gallery were wiped out, along with one house and partial damage to four houses, a slumber yard, and three barns. Total loss listed at 8000 dollars.

Mexico Vast Resources to Be Opened by Southern Pact

The Tribune reports a plan to develop Mexican resources via southern republics, boosting mining of iron and coal and creating warehouses and depots in Veracruz and other sites. Concession terms span 40 years with granite facilities and new rail and port infrastructure to stimulate US imports as readiness increases.

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Bome Seekers Excursion via Santa Fe Route

On May 7 and 16 a sale of tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas and Rocky Ford Colorado with one fare plus 2 00 stopovers allowed final return date May 21. See agent for details.

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Oregon Founders Monument in Chama City Destroyed by Fire

A monument dedicated to Oregon founders in Chama City was reported destroyed by fire. The incident involves the Navier Muerhion of Ee Bee Grayling and Moh Randen, with ownership undetermined as of the report. Further details were not available in the fragment.

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