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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1901

Page

8

FUNSTON TO RETURN TO THE U S

Reports from various sources say General Funston will seek leave to visit the United States from the Philippines. He is said to be rapidly recovering from an operation in Manila and may be succeeded by General Grant in commanding the San Fernando district.

Kansas City Pred Furston Philippines United States Pred Dy Grant Funston San Fernando First Reserve Hospital Manila Anpendicitix Punston Lloyd Wheaton Benen Septemba Philippiacs Aguinaldo Segular Risiste Mar

Monument to Rise Over Martyr’s Grave Advocates McKinley Tribute

Canton November 4 Senator Fairbanks and W H Phelps led a Republican rally in Blark county praising McKinley as justice and mercy incarnate. They urged raising a monument at his resting place to honor his leadership and ideals. The speakers urged patriotic contributions to fund a tribute commensurate with his legacy and the republic’s dignity.

Geoater Paspot Meyer Red Sea Rome

Prohibition Stance Backed by Shawnee County Sunday School

The Shawnee County Sunday School Association endorsed a prohibitory policy after a relative Saturday meeting. The group approved measures to enforce prohibition, rallying support across the state and signaling firm action to curb liquor activity.

Shawnee County

Topeka Prohibition Wins Praise For Police Chief

Citizens commend Chief of Police Frank M. Stahl for enforcing prohibition and reducing liquor consumption in Topeka. The letter lauds his faithful and capable handling of liquor law enforcement, noting the improved home life and diminished public drunkenness under his leadership.

Frank M. Stahl Topeka Junits Alegal Uquer

Topeka Banker Opens Shawnee County Apple Contest

J W Thurston of the Bank of Topeka launches a local apple competition inviting Shawnee county growers to enter with prize winning samples already on display. Participants include J F Wilson Elmont W L Saunders and others bringing diverse varieties and weights, with Thurston seeking stronger entries to beat the current bests.

Topeka J. W. Thurston Bank of Topeka Shewney County Shawnee County W. A. 1S Moore Auburn W. S. Lytle Dover Hen Davis Charlee Aye Tecumsaon Frank Newland

Sale of Detroit Club Seeks Stake in Local Asset

Detroit Michigan November 4 reports indicate control of the Detroit Lawetall club has shifted due to a matter of collateral and restitution. Stakeholders Stall Re stitution and Stallings are involved in early proceedings concerning the club.

Detroit Mich Detroit Lawetall Club

The Reformer Pushes Sensational Tone of Sheldon Serial

Mr Sheldon’s latest chapter The Reformer shifts between vaudeville era depravity and earnest reform. John Gordon faces harrowing scenes including a dying friend, disclosures of bitter feuds, and the deaths of a child and a ward boss’s plottings. The chapter ends with unresolved tensions between passion and power.

Charles M. Sheldon Central Church John Gordon Marsh Mr. Marsh Miss Addrews Hopehorn David Garton Gordon Barton Colorado Louie Tommy Ryan Bos Ryan Little Louie

Missouri Tigers Show Unequaled Gridiron Speed at Columbia

In Columbia Missouri University hosted Ottawa in a fast paced gridiron clash Missouri dominated early drives then Ottawa steadied and tied the score late in the game Hall and Kerns contributed as Missouri edged Ottawa 6 to 6 after a tough sequence near the end. Snow blankets northwest Missouri and Fayette county as cold winds sweep the state with temperatures dropping sharply.

Missouri Tigers Columbia Columbia Missouri University Ottawa Kirksville Tigers Missouri Kansas Baughman Columbia Vikitors Hall Mixsouri Kirk Tine Raine Saction Wade King Kerns

New Mine Sold In Colorado Springs Big Deal

Recent Rich Strike at Colorado Springs shifts control of the Ekin Consolidation Cid Mining Company to eastern capitalists for a valuation of 8 873 000 for the entire capitalization. Local agent M Delavergne reports the buyers names are withheld. the deal ranks among the largest Colorado mining property sales since Bratton’s Independence sale in 1899. Observers believe New York financiers backed by Wehrner Belt of London may be the purchasers.

Colorado Springs Colo Ekin Consolidation Cid Mining Company M. Delavergne Colorado Btratton Aril New York

Editor Ready to Quit Ends Populist Run in Gove County

An editorial by W. J. Harrington argues the Populist movement is dissolving into the Democratic party. He cites statewide trends, forecasts party absorption, and states the Gove County Advocate may cease if no buyer appears while business improves. Also includes a brief rural pensions list for Kansas with names and amounts.

P. Harrington Gove County Advocate W. J Harrington Advocate Aastern Democratic Party Grover Cleveland William J. Bryan People’s Party Socialist Party Stahl Kaw River Third Presbyterian Church Swan State Board of Health David Cornelius Aren Fifth Street Madison G. C. Carey North van Tone Carey Lyman Twink

Topeka city notes and football chatter mix of local items

A jumble of Topeka world notes reports on council business social events and football talk. Mentions Leavitt ordering a car gasoline machine and a west side walk project at 120 Willmore. references to Washburn and Minnesota games and local election officials seeking judges and clerks.

Ronthly Speers Topeka Leavitt Esegn Spnet Sumaay Wits Relsuves Sorep M. A. Low Willmore Denver Washburn Commissioner of Elections State Board of Education Nelson Tighe Bollce Hagkell Indians Minnesoa University Minneapolis Short Grams Lumbermoon Tom McNeal Equal Suivage Association McPherson Francia Woode Phursbywright A. H. Witship Lowell Longthrow D. Coburn State Department of Agriculture Iowa Department Des Moines Yale Toneka Elks Mountaineers Central Conprenational Church Charles M. Sheldon John Dudley Firmishinis Crewe Telind Las Dudley

McCarthy linked to rail project and theft probe

Fragmentary OCR recounts J M McCarthy with Santa Fe and railway connections. mentions an assistant treasurer Tom Kelly, a Boston headquarters, and a hunting expedition last week. Describes tumbling into a bag of garments with unclear context and several misread names.

Tovpnt 2 J.M. McCarthy Santa Fe Jeurelin Anon Tor Aeur Tom Kelly Ita George Giri Kelly Reid Jo Lane

Monument to Lewelling Arrives for Wichita Erection

A monument to ex-Governor Lorenzo D. Lewelling is due in Wichita around November. Fundraiser L. S. Naftager has sent assistants to collect subscriptions. The Barre granite shaft stands 455 feet 6 inches high, three feet six inches wide and two feet thick, costing 540 dollars. Inscription notes Lewelling’s birth and death dates and his governorship from 1883 to 1885.

Lewelling Wichita L. S. Naftager Barre

Amateur Athletic Union Set To Discuss Protests And Transfers

At the November 18 meeting the Amateur Athletic Union will weigh major topics including the George McK Hall pole vault protest over professionalism and money claims in Syracuse and Canada. The Harry Gill coaching case is to be considered after referral to the central association. GM seeks transfer to the Canadian AAU to attend meetings more easily. the request awaits the central president’s decision.

New York Amateur Athletic Union George McK. Hall Thee MCA Buffalo Syracuse Canada Sullivan Harry Gill Gil Central Association Wrnten AA. U America

Chicago Horse Show Opens at Coliseum

The second annual Chicago Horse Show Association event opened at the Coliseum with a smaller crowd for a daytime session. Highlight of the afternoon was C. K. G. Billings’ pacer Little Boy, holding a 2 014 to weight record, with judging starting at 2 pm and organizers predicting a record turnout for the event.

Chicago Coliseum C. K. G. Billings Little Boy Wigen Wie

Calf Escapes in Argentine Railway Yards

A young red bull calf about a month old created a traffic uproar in the Santa Fe railway yards at Argentine on a Saturday night after escaping from a cattle car door as a switch engine moved through. Railroad workers chased the animal amid lively activity and excitement in the yards.

Kas Santa Fe Argentine

Winslows Syrup and a Calf in Yard Incident

Rest and health claims from Winslow’s Syrup are noted while a chaotic scene unfolds as a calf causes panic in a yard. Albert Hatfield, a yard clerk, seizes the calf but is dragged by its movements as bystanders flee and the animal kicks and injures several men.

Bow Albert Hatfield Ae Wes

Bethany Defeats Emporia 30 to 0 in Lindsborg Bow

Bethany College overwhelmed College of Emporia 30 to 0 at Lindsborg on November 4 as Tuve Tom Peterson and Dave Peterson Swenson led backfield scoring. Emporia showed grit but could not match Bethany’s pace and rhythm throughout.

Bethany Emporia Lindsborg Kan Bethany College College of Emporia Tuve Tom le Federson Andieac Awanson

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