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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1902
Page
3
Nebraska defeats Kansas 16 to 0 to secure the conference title. The Cornhuskers dominated offensively with steady drives and strong defense. Haskell Indians also claimed a win over Texas in a separate contest as the season nears its close.
Cambridge Massachusetts November Harvard defeated University of Pennsylvania in a rough game at roldtersfield. Harvard moved inside Pennsylvanias territory late but fumbles and strong defense kept the Quakers in contention. The pace was uneven with errors on both sides and Harvard led by a small margin amid crowding play.
A chaotic first half sees Harvard repeatedly reaching Pennsylvanias 12 yard line only to fumble or be stopped at the goal line. Pennsylvanias defense stiffens after halftime as Harvard struggles to convert drives into points amid continued miscues and punt exchanges.
The report covers Michigan and Minnesota football actions with mixed play outcomes. Michigan rode strong rushes to a large scoring surge while Minnesota defeated Illinois, with various scores and opponent matchups listed across multiple sites and dates.
Pastor P W Crannell of the First Baptist Church warns that many so called revivals fade quickly and fail to bring lasting spiritual life. He defines revival as a rekindling of divine influence in believers and urges persistent efforts for salvation amid two key psychological factors. He stresses the church must maintain spiritual heat and cautions that without deep change many revivals become dead ashes. The piece also reports a murder near Yonkers with a note that misleads the victim’s brother and notes railroad service details from Michigan Central lines.
An 1910s style notice promotes White Ribbon Remedy claiming no taste or odor and the product can curb appetite for alcohol across drinker types. It mentions usage in water and promises safe relief, urging readers to request trial samples by mail from Women’s Christian Temperance groups. Mentions Michigan Wolverines game context in passing.
Salina Kas Nov 10 Mysterious disappearance of Latte Alt a wagon maker grows deeper as authorities lack leads He left money in his safe and his overcoat in the shop suggesting he did not intend to flee A river search found no evidence of foul play or his fate leaving community anxious and puzzled.
Emporia notes show colored workers hired at the railroad chutes after earlier resistance. A year ago a colored worker from Ottawa caused pushback. today the superintendent allows colored labor and warns resisters to seek other jobs. Bread war ends in Ottawa with bakers marking two cents and inviting home bread. Arkansas City reports safety inspections by Superintendent Tice and directors’ trip to Oklahoma fields for planned improvements.
A chaotic encounter at the Waldorf Astoria brings Mrs Hanna No 1 and Mrs Hanna No 2, former wife and current wife of Senator Hanna, face to face as their sons and ex-husbands cross paths. The scene unfolds amid hotel corridors and breakfast rooms with reporters noting lingering rumors of marriage and high society entanglements.
Theodore W. Hewitt, 34, a prominent dry goods merchant, died from injuries after a runaway horse and wagon struck him as he saved his sister Laurie Hewitt in midtown Manhattan last January. Hewitt shielded Laurie near Fifth Avenue and Tenth Street before the wagon toppled him, causing fatal injuries after days of paralysis. Hewitt, an observer of A T Stewart, left a widow?
The article reports the annual session of the church extension committee of the M E church, noting a total authorized for church buildings. It mentions funds allocated across regions including south Kansas and Waconda, with references to November events and a local invitation.
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