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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
2
Boston May 22 A sporting news item reports Baltimore manager claims Johnson is wrong over a suspension tied to umpire disputes. The piece notes Mack refused a pitcher change, discussing pitcher's role, team dynamics, and calls for fair treatment while reflecting tensions during a 1900s era game.
In a chaotic scene at Park Grounds fans and officials debated an umpire removal. The article cites contested calls, alleged bias and a claim of pressure from leaders to oust the umpire amid the heated game. The dispute sparked headlines as fans demanded accountability.
A muddled report notes a spring race event at Louisville with Pure 5 offerings for Noowinnera. The text references jockeys, owners, and approval for a meet run on a Wednesday afternoon, mentioning Lie Brown and Laura Ville in connection with horses.
Unclear OCR text mentions Jenny, a Dublin crew, and a challenge to race Ireland after Hanley Regatta. References to Painter and Hilladtiog are unreadable. No reliable facts on participants, dates, or events available.
Kbart, Crosty and Sconce set a new world record with 100 straight hits at the Killa Spring trials. The event took place at the United States Gun Club, with Sones Gueidsy and Wie Tlinols among top finishers.
A garbled report from Danville Illinois describes a city event in Tapentebdoe Toka Cup with twenty-tre live pigeons and an entrance fee of 25 Le. The piece mentions killings of twenty-five birds, rumors of participants, and a Grand American event tied to a controversial shooting.
At Forris Park New York on May 22 the race program saw strong betting with two favorites holding well and all winners reportedly well scored. Faget up won the driving event with Seminole in second, while Ten Candies led in the Cuyocite betting and near the end the field swung wide. Gil Dox and Bucking were prominent as the finish neared with a tight neck to the wire.
Latonia saw varied outcomes with Lady Schorr conquering a muddy track in a half mile feature while other races at Latonia and Chicago ran amid heavy ground. Caviar led Chicago attractions beating Chiet and Roney Boy as crowds faced soggy infield conditions. At St Louis racing, favorites fell short as Wide Imreine and rivals dominated the day under heavy track conditions.
Cincinnati May 22 feature race at Newport saw Jocker Cogswell aboard Finnndate win the fifth event amid a wet track. Cogswell rode with masked vision, both eyes swollen from mist as RunRar nosed ahead at the finish. Oakland and San Francisco notes mention Montaltade’s odds victory and other race chatter.
National League games reported with lineups and attendance. Highlights include Smith and McGuire for New York and Kennedy for Brooklyn, plus noted performances by Olcott and other players as teams clash in two abbreviated recaps with partial box scores and shooting figures.
A New York City Indian Association meeting plans a protest letter to Gov. Roosevelt over the life sentence of Little Whirlwind Tig, a Northern Cheyenne youth. The letter recounts the case and calls for an investigation while protesting the ruling as unjust. Local Indian schools and communities express sympathy and pledge support for the youth’s appeal and education.
Memorial Day events in Leavenworth are outlined by Governor Rowland. The morning program at 9 o clock features a procession along Franklin Avenue, a meal on site, and a ceremony under Captain E B A Waterhouse supervision. Lieutenant Governor William A Northcott of Illinois will deliver the memorial ovation at 2 o clock in the Home Theater, with music by the Hume band and a guitar quintette.
Jobo and Hattie Carter sue Atchison Street Railway for 10000 damages in district court seeking compensation for the accidental death of their son Harmis Carter aged years. He was killed August 3 1896 after crossing behind a wagon into an oncoming car operated by A G Garrett urged to speed. The jury favored the railway claim. The Carters live in Esaria where Mr Carter works for the Santa Fe.
The State Journal notes Fortney case in Labette County where two physicians testified. The jury found the cause of death to be a medical act, not criminal conduct, with the body examined and testimony given by Drs Allison and O Connor.
Fort Scott Kas May 22 The fourteenth Alma Cubvanton of the Caris tun Emkayorem of Kaneda opened this city Tuesday afternoon. The city was decorated with endeavor flags large crimson and white banners adorn streets and store windows. Several hundred dollars were spent on decorations for the sessions. Prof. BH Exesll of Chicago was present.
Whitney's Pride features in a local race at W C V amid talk of big results for the King Hanover stable. Details are sparse due to fragmented OCR but the event centers on horses and regional racing interests.
Frestiont Sankey of the Kansas En Deavorers led the first session and meeting of delegates for prayer and confidence. In the evening Excell conducted a service and Dr Elaines Griffith addressed the convention. The convention will be in session for three days.
Salina Kansas May 22 The court docket lists charges including a postal law violation tied to an obscene letter to a woman at Audfaln plus sentences for postmasters and whisky sales to Indians. City authorities seized fixtures from Sehroldt Brown and Chance Rhodes under a state order, prompting a dispute over ownership of the seized goods as attorneys challenge authority.
A Park for Holton, Holton May 22 A D Walker one of the wealthiest citizens is converting the grove just east of Holton into a park he hopes will be among the most artistic in eastern Kansas. A lake dammed for two million gallons is nearly ready and the site is being cleared. Walker aims to attract Chautauquas and conventions to the park. He cites the P A assembly at Atchison as a model and expects gatherings to shift from larger cities.
Rural routes for Kavens set from Washington D C May 2 show additional rural delivery revived with bits to hint at roads. Andrew Hinges and Leo McCord are named among officials. Geary County offices plan service start July 1 with mail distributed to Manhattan Kansas area over a mile coverage.
In Kent Reno County Kansas the local post office ends mail service to Hutchinson with free delivery established later. Orval Lane a 19 year old farmer drowns in the Neosho river seven miles southeast of here while his brother rescue attempt leads to cramps. Down May 12 Wellman Hutt convicted of murder in the second degree in Missouri.
State Superintendent Nelson released a list of doctors and instructors assigned to county normal institutes for this year. The report enumerates names across many counties, detailing roles in three series of institute work and indicating locations and individuals involved.
A dense, fragmented OCR list names many individuals across multiple towns and institutions. The text reads like a nominal roster with scattered surnames, initials, and partial titles, offering little narrative but preserving numerous proper nouns for potential cross reference.
English gossip notes discuss Sir Alfred Milner and potential fallouts with Chamberlain. Rumors claim Milner cannot be allowed to return to office, with mentions of Marlborough House and possible retirement plans. The piece reads like a speculative transatlantic dispatch, noting unnamed sources and rumor, with no firm conclusions.
The Sisters of the Amalga Matated Anpelathon of Lean Steel and Tin Workers opened in Wake, Wisconsin with about 200 delegates. The gathering began with secret sessions and is expected to outline future actions on state matters and relations with five trusts after committee reports.
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