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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
3
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions several proper names and phrases without clear context or events. The readable bits list terms like Ganesh and Kannas Krone alongside scattered fragments, but no coherent action, date, or location emerges to summarize as a distinct news item.
Wisconsin plans a December trip to the Pacific Coast for holiday games against Leland Stanford and the University of California. The squad, minus Captain Juneau, will train through the week and play Stanford on Christmas Day in San Francisco and California on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, aiming to beat both teams as they prepare for looming clashes with Minnesota and Chicago.
Jack McGinnis, the noted betting commissioner, bought Tribes Hill a yearling son of Clifford-Garcon at Aqueduct after a tense auction. McGinnis paid 2100 and then secured the horse for 1875, with jockey Scott aboard for a sharp ride to victory. The colt, owned by Sanford & Bodds, earned McGinnis a $4,500 purse share and a 87,000 total payout in the day’s race.
Michigan in condition after a tough week of practice at Ann Arbor. Captain Weeks notes renewed spirit as the squad works on signals and formations. Iowa looms next Saturday with drills planned on the line of attack for the Chicago game, while Wisconsin remains a distant concern. Students watch open practice as new plays are tested and Knipe analyzes ends and backs. Abe Frank heads to Memphis for the Derby after a winter rest, with plans to return in 1965.
The page outlines Nebraska and Kansas football struggles, injuries, and travel. It notes Nebraska's chance at Texas and the looming clash after a heavy loss to Kansas, with expectations for lineups and substitution plans. Also mentions Yale football practice injuries and Beloit’s preparation for Northwestern, plus other sports results and racing notes.
An advertisement touts White Ribbon Remedy as a cure or destroyer of the diseased appetite for alcoholic stimulants. It claims efficacy for all drinkers whether confined, casual, or hard drinkers, and urges purchase through druggists or mail order with a free trial package. The copy highlights support from women’s temperance groups and promises economical rates and a trial offer.
Oswego Kansas district court opens with 104 cases including 6 demurrers and 47 civil and 17 criminal matters. Notable items include Murray Tevegie suing Parsons for damages after a runaway collision. Mayer case losses for county fees. violations of quarantine and prohibitory laws. and Mary Weathers charged with holding up and other offenses.
The Globe reports October superintendent figures show enrollments down to 1814 from 1854 last year. Decline blamed on fewer colored students, work interference, private schools, and sickness. suggests opening more rooms could raise capacity. Parochial enrollments may offset local drop.
In Leavenworth the Democratic county content committees debate steps to contest the Soldiers' home vote and may seek a court injunction to halt counting. The outcome could decide control of several county offices, with courts likely to rule on the vote's legality amid partisan tension. Also noted are Florence trapshooting events, a ministerial move to Omaha, and local election results in Blue Rapids with a Republican lead.
Osage County Kansas voters backed the Republican slate with large majorities across state and county tickets while local constables Asith and A J Lone assisted. Dr Boyakin, 96, voted after traveling from his farm. In Arkansas City Tom and Walter Farnsworth were arrested on charges connected to a fire at Red Rock but posted bonds. A Salina report notes an old man Jennison fell from a bridge near Dry Creek, ending up unconscious. authorities doubt a train collision and suspect a fall from the bridge.
Morton Albaugh, chairman of the Republican state central committee, led a formidable statewide campaign. He proved an excellent organizer with deep local knowledge, guiding Republicans to a sweep of state offices and likely control of the legislature and federal delegation.
An aged advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for bone pain rheumatism skin eruptions ulcers and blood poisons claiming it kills poison in blood and cures cancers and persistent pimples. It promises dramatic skin improvements and offers free samples and medical advice through Blood Balm Co Atlanta Georgia.
An advertisement claims a doctor offers free trials of a remedy that supposedly cures blood poison. It touts broad travel and mail order availability, promising free trial packs and discreet plain packaging to reach those unable to travel. The misspelled copy urges readers to request the trial package for home use.
A terse note highlights Albaush’s satisfaction with the county offices and the state vault, signaling strong local governance and confidence in county administration amid statewide developments.
The Call reports an impending amalgamation of major Pacific coast flour interests across Washington Oregon and California into a single corporation with a 20 million capital. Wilkins Thomas is involved from this city and preliminary advances were made by Thomson of Continental Mills Seattle and Wilcox of the Portland Flour Mill Co. The financing plan awards 20 percent cash to current owners and the rest in bonds and stock issued by the new corporation.
Napa California and Nevada report the death of Prof Husmann, a renowned pomologist aged 15. He led the Missouri University pomology and forestry chair for three years and co founded the American Pomological Society with Parker Erie. He once published the Viticultural Journal and wrote influential texts on horticulture and viticulture.
A local note touts a new cure for croup claiming it weakens in the middle of the attack, promises quicker relief, and is safe for children. It mentions Chambers Cold Remedy as superior to old syrups and invites readers to ask druggists for the remedy.
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