Football Notes from the Era Prompt Contests and Trusty Critics
Weekes of Columbia earns halfback of the year credit for Deuting Pennsy. Michigan battles, with Carlisle’s fets and end runs stalling Michigan attempts. Wisconsin’s coach and Wisconsin fans noted friendly tensions with Michigan, while Harvard and Yale exploits are discussed alongside Princeton. The text recounts players, coaches, and game dynamics with strong focus on tackles, kickoffs, and key matchups.
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Weekes
Columbia
Pennsy
Yeet
Wolver
Michigan
Carlisle
Iowa Captain Outlawed Over Identity Case
University of Iowa football captain William Williams was barred from college athletics after a prior summer baseball stint under the assumed name Wiley. The ruling, by a conference committee, bars him from participation in college sports in the future due to eligibility concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Eanmengy
Nuc
Clrde Wiliams
University of Iowa
Wil Frie Azann
Mtme Laster
N.D
Wiley
Princeton Looks Best to a Disinterested Observer
Yale versus West Point ends in a faltering showing for Yale with punting woes and fumbles. Princeton rallies to beat Cornell in a late scare while Harvard, Penn, and Brown show improving form. Coach changes at Yale are planned as Princeton sustains momentum toward a potential championship run.
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Princeton
Great horses to be retired to the stud
Three champion thoroughbreds named Commando Ethelbert and Voter will be sent to the stud in New York. The retirement follows a season revealing their high praise as top two year olds of the era. Commando acclaimed as last year’s top two year old, with Ethelbert and Voter noted as leading performers.
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Commando
Voter
Ethelbert
York
Ken Commando
Eenson
Vater
Balmont
May Race in England Whitney Lenses Running Qualities
New York November 7 report notes Whitney will send a horse to England next year to race. Details are unclear but the plan signals a shift in Whitney’s racing program and involvement with British horses.
Whitney to Retain Heath House Training Quarters
Hie Ming and Eee as naive, nee i wea te a atest ness Uke London S pe a, at Witney wil retain fis rets of Heath howve, his famous training quarters. Shit, besides, will have goun Tuesins train his horses, several of which will fit their engagements on the English turf. Mr. Whitney, when asked over the telephone at his home at Westbury, tT. whether ees would continue to race in, next year, auld: "I have leased the running qualities of several English horses, and TE have not made tt my mind whether T will Face them over there or dispose of the Jenne."
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London
Witney
Heath
Whitney
Westbury
Ees
Boxing on the Decline in London Club Purse Cuts
The National Sporting Club of London cuts boxing rounds to ten and sets purses at 500 pounds. Harry Harris of Chicago learns of the change from Philadelpha Tuck O'Brien who notes boxers may starve without English bouts. Pedlar Palmer and Williams plan a ten round bout for the club purse, while Charley Atjteheil and Kid Mc Coy may start a boxing club.
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New York
National Sporting Club of London
Ffteen
Sean
Harry Harris
Chicago
Philadelpha Tuck O'Brien
England
Harris
O' Helen
O'Behin
Palmer
Williams
O'Bien
Charley Atjteheil
Kid McCoy
Victory for the Medics in rough KansasCity contest
In Manhattan Kansas City Medien coll football eleven defeated Kansas State Agricultural college 24 to 0 in a delayed squabble filled game at Athletic park. Officials were Dr Walter Jackson referee A Smith umpire. Scorers included Salscheld Shrant Jewett and goals by Stewart Cooke.
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Manhattan
Kan
University “Medien Coll
Kansas City
Kankan State Agricultural College
McOre
Athletic Park
Farners
Wade Moore
Ffteen
Moore Fnally
Austin
Walter Jackson
Smith
Taekeepers
J. A. Grant
Powera
Flbh Davis
Salscheld
Shrant
Jewett
Stewart
Cooke
Abilene Gun Club tournament reports varied scores
In Abilene Kansas on November 7 a second day of the gun club tournament drew a larger crowd despite poor weather. Events 1 12 five birds saw first place go to O Brien Norton with 12 entries followed by others. Event 2 12 five birds listed multiple shooters and top honors to Norton. Event 3 12 targets had eleven entries with Norton and Biscoe taking top positions and several shooters placing in order.
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Abilene
Kan
Abilene Gun Club
En- Nitian
Combes
Jaanpin
O'S
Ru Templin
Matteson
Eee
Shird
Aid
Cawley
Ae Nive
Bine
O'Brien
Norton
Sor Ond
Heer
Arnold
F. York
Ficholtz
Biscoe
Thiele
Rugglee
Brevenso
Tenplin
Heaton
O'rlen
Gorfoes
Taylor
Davia
HERINGTONS SCHEDULE Football Eleven to Play Junction City
Herington Kansas November 7 The football eleven of this city will play Junction City November ? on the latter grounds A game is also arranged at Chapman and Pratt shortly Our lineup includes T Waring C McNulpy Calkins Wiis Kenturn Tripp AL Willleme R R Sien Peapattie Back ca farkivens Cook Munsell full back. Brooklyn Signs Dahlen New York November 7 William Dahlen signs to play with Brooklyn next year Reports say he would join American League but Brooklyn insists salary rise. Ebbetts Hanton noted Kid Broad is missing. Broad supposedly sailing to England for a fight next year and would not return soon. A vague Tumor hints Booth Nebraska coach may succeed Philbin at Wisconsin as coach remaining at Nebraska uncertain.
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Woodrutt
Pennsy
Warner
Detroit
Sadie
Winconaln
Michigan
Malrd
Harvard
Knox
Jo Metrin
Chicago
Wisconsin
Brahi
Ftinvis
Perme
Guitine
Hoorters
Weekes
Prngey
Caget Daly
Fei
West Point
Yale
Barvard Quarter
John Bloomingston
Princeton
Springfield
Maan
Yerre &Xo
Tigern
Agiats
Stim
Maroons
Balolt
Beit
Tongal Ehort
Pire Watoebart
Hoteree
Oakina
Warlock
Cornell
Werightington
Princston
Rhinehart
Lafayette
New Haven
Conn
Gordon Brown
Brown
Bull
Butterworth
Weymouth
Olcott
Tigers
Ling
Eiley
Istiel
Litte
Aterratruke
Brewster
Lepuune
Curnell
Plesh
Eirewstrr
Ithacans
Tiger Vauh
de Witt
Naasia
Pilasers
Crimson
Sears
Cambridge
Quakers
Penn
Flerington
Kas
Junction City
Chapman
Pratt
T. Waring
C. McNulpy
Calkins
C. Wiis
G. Kenturn
Tripp
AL Willleme
Sien
Ca Farkivens
Cook
Brooklyn
Dahlen
New York
William Dahlen
Ebbetts
Hanton
Kid Broad
Kid Troad
Tom O'Rourke
Broad
Ireland
O'Rourke
England
Hartford
Noy
Badger
Booth
Nebraska
Aikely
Philbin
Wisconsin University
Nebrask
Cornhusker
Heh
Sta Deen
Keens Buys Ballyhoo Belle in Lexington
James Keene purchases Ballyhoo Belle from Mrs J. Will Forsythe. Ballyhoo Belle is Ballyhoo Bey’s half sister, a 3-year-old brown filly who has never raced. Owned by J. Will Forsythe, bred Ballyhoo Bey, later given to his wife. Detroit Signs Pitcher Mullin Remembered.
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Keens
Lexington
James Keene
J. Wil Forsythe
Ballyhoo Bey
Brown Shy
J. Will Forsythe
Whitney
Pioneer legislator Huffato Jones Dies Near Salina
H I Jones a longtime Salina resident and former state legislator died at his home south of Salina aged 101, a pioneer from Williamsburg Massachusetts who came to Kansas in 1855. He served as the first representative from this region and earned the nickname Huffato Jones for his frontier tenure. He never visited Salina after a hired man was jailed for an offense once deemed illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
H. I. Jones
Kansas
Williamsburg
Mass
Wilson Seminary
Hast Hampton
Sallie County
Str. Jones
United States
Emporia Voters Raise Dam At Waterworks
Emporia officials vote to raise the waterworks dam to boost supply. The contract for adding to the dam goes to John Shoafe with a January 1 deadline. If weather stays favorable he may complete sooner, but extra time protects him from loss.
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Emporia
John Shoafe
Blackmailers in Lyons Threat Letters Prompt Sheriff Consultation
Rice county sheriff conferred with county attorney E A Enright about penalties for blackmailers in Lyons after extortion letters. Enright cited applicable law and confirmed proof of the blackmail ring, while efforts to prosecute under current statutes were discussed. Winfield Missionary Meeting closes with 150 delegates from multiple towns and China and India correspondence. Smallpox case reported in Argentine with patient sent to pest house.
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Kannis City
T.T. Fe Flicks
Rice County
E. A. Enright
Lyons
Tice County
Hicks
Enright
Winfield
Kas
Pie Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Wichita
Arkansas City
Wellington
Argonta
Harper, Anthony
Conway Springs
China
India
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Weak Women
An early medical advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as curing dizziness backache and female weakness by strengthening and healing through cures in days. It also promotes Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as the desirable laxative for delicate women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Smallpox Quarantine and Health Debates Prompt Action
Smallpox cases prompt Bowmen to cross from Argentina. Health officials debate returning the man, but state law prohibits quarantine violation. Also reported: railroad stock suit seeks $296,960 total with interest. Plus Kansans receive pensions. Halloween school prank considered burglary. board to prosecute.
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Argentine
Health Department
Del
Harry Robinson
W. F. W. Bacretary
State Board of Health
Morrow
Winftid
Lackney
Lafferty
Cowley County
Santa Fe
Wellington
Wchool Board
Heir to Estate Inherits From Brooklyn Uncle
Mrs. M. F. DeForest of Irving Ram and her four children will inherit through the death of their uncle, Henry Dolan of Brooklyn, a million dollars. The amount was first reported as eight million.
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Atchison
M. F. DeForest
Irving
Ram
Henry Dolan
Brooklyn
Monster Turnips and Radishes in Early Wins
A Wichita Eagle item notes a five pound ten ounce purple top turnip grown on Mr. T. Henderson’s upland farm seven miles northeast of the city. Ottawa reports a 20 pound radish measuring 25 inches around, grown from seed from the Ottawa Hardware Co. Reports from Winfield detail a fight injuring Dr. Tom Rude and a restaurant owner striking with a hatchet.
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T.8. Henderson
Eagle
Winfield
Winfield Kas
Tom Rude
Burden
Kaa
Ben Franklin
Rude
Ottawa
Belt
Ottawa Hardware Co
Climax Reached at Schley Court of Inquiry
Washington November 7 The Schley court reached its dramatic peak as Rayner chief counsel for Schley delivered a three hour peroration praising the admiral amid emotional scenes in the courtroom. Spectators including many ladies fainted and wept. Dewey cautioned decorum as the audience surged to shake hands with Schley and Rayner. Gate City court No 22 will meet in Lincoln Post hall Thursday evening.
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Schley Court of Inquiry
Washington
Rayner
Admiral Schley
Brooklyn
Commodore Schley
Oregon
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Lemly
Mr. Rayner
Tribe of
Ben Hur
Gate City Court
Toiincoln Post Hall
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Topeka Properties
Transfers show A O Beach to C H Nonemaker for 100 dollars covering lots 188 and south half 140 Logan Avenue Nortons second addition. RK Mulvane to Rose Seybold for 1 dollar part lot West Sixth street. The Financial association to Clara H Shuart for 106 dollars lots 384 386 and 385 Winfield Avenue J G Morriss addition. Means to W I Jamison for 100 dollars part lot 121 Harrison street Curtiss action. F G Thomas and wife to J A Smeitner F467 lots 491 48% and 495 Iene Avenue J Nortons second adds. Sheriff Geed Hicks by Sheriff Look to Jno RK Mulvane 100 dollars part lot 2 West Sixth street Tax deed to C B Merriam lots 174 and 118 East First Avenue to TaxC Scott lot 400 Taylor Mecat Ligginbothams addition to North Topeka Quit claim Niceda W Malvane and wife to Jno KR Mulvane 1 dollar lots 26 25 30 and 32 West Sixth Avenue.
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A. O. Beach
C.H. Nonemaker
Logan Avenue
Inc
Norton’s
RK. Mulvane
Rose Seybold
West Sixth Street
The
Financial Association
Clara H. Shuart
Win-field Avenue
J. G Morris
Means
W. 1
Jamison
Harrison Street
Curtis’ Action
F. G Thomas
J. A. Smeitner
J. Norton
Sheriffs Geed
H. Hicks
Look
Jno
A Mulvane
C. B. Merriam
East First Avenue
Tnxc
Tnxc. Scott
Paylor ‘Mecat
Ligginbotham
Topeka
Niceda
W. Malvane
KR. Mulvahe
West Sixth Avenue
Dun's Review Reports October Rise in Dun's Index
Dun's Review will publish Dun's Index for November 9 showing an October gain of 0.9 percent and a year over year rise of 1 percent. The index notes higher living costs driven by elevated flying costs and food prices, with full employment at high wages supporting the index. The previous peak for cost of living per capita in ten years was March 4, 1900, at $27.40.
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New York
Dun
Will Say
Parsons Must Fulfil Promises on Asylum Site
State board of charities and corrections refuses to pay $25,000 for the Parsons asylum site until local residents provide cheap gas and water. Once the obligations are met, the purchase price will be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Banta Fe Health Resort Rates and Derby Result
A fragmented report notes Robert Waddell’s fall in the Lakeside race and lists excursion rates to health resorts including Phoenix, San Antonio, El Paso, and other destinations with various return prices. Also mentions marketing lines and medical tonic claims amid jumbled ad text.
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Banta Fe Health Resort
Phoenix
Arizona
San Antonio
Texas
el Paso
M. M
T. S. King
A. T
F. Topeka
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Galena
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Union Pacific
F. A. Lewis
Kansas Avenus
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B. G. Dun & Co
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