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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1901

Page

2

Topeka High, Medic-Dental clash on Washburn field

Two high school football games on Washburn field showcased Topeka High School defeating Lawrence High 35 0 while the Medic Dentals edged Dentals 7 5 in a fierce, cobbled contest. The crowd saw sensational runs, a drop kick, and a last minute field goal bid.

Topeka Metico Kansas City Dentals Satnday Washburn Field Topeka Lawrence High School Fam Arthur Corney Jeckson Klee Exch Tucker Dnp Menshaw Lim J. Stewart Bassie Dentas Medici Bechir Ducker Te Awadworth Eiene

Rheumatism and Blood Purification Message

Fragmented text discusses rheumatism with claims that waste in the blood poisons the system and that purification restores health and ends pain. Mentions a prominent physician and a general tone of medical advice, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Improvement and their team work at Topeka High School

A fragmented report on a football game between Topeka High and Lawrence, noting improving teamwork, touchdowns by visitors after a Lawrence touchback, and an uncertain score sequence. Lawrences Phenacie is mentioned as a standout end, with referees Stahl and Tucker named amid chaotic play-by-play.

HAY Poi High School Topeka High School Lawrence Achat Lawrence Milcoe Tawrenew Lawrenon Phenacie Larimer van Pee Fallheek Pilnehens Ombtnie C. “Stahl Tucker

Haskell Indians Defeat KU in Rifled Lawrence Contest

In Lawrence at Kus on Nov 11 the Haskell Indians defeated Kansas University 18 to 6 in a fast, hard hitting game. Haskell’s Bain and Fullds scored, with Brummace and Jenkinson backing KU closely, while the Indians’ defense stymied Kansas’ rushing attempts. The contest featured punting, end runs, and several standout plays.

Haskell KE. U Lawrence Kus Haskell Indians Ie Jayimakers Me- Souk Hell Redskins Indians Hain Reid Jenkinson Morrison Brummmace K. U Fulds Bain Alchiquette Reiskins Jayhawners Bab

Minneapolis High School Crushes Concordia For North Central Kansas Title

Minneapolis High School defeated Concordia High 17 to 0 in a close contest as Minneapolis players dominated, claiming the north central Kansas high school championship opportunity. Nebraska and Missouri games were also described with decisive Nebraska wins and various key players highlighted. An Emporia State normal game ended in a row as Farmers disputed kickoff timing, leading to a delay and a partial postponement in Manhattan.

Minneapolis Kas Minnéeapolis High School Concordia Tumblers Concordia High Iern Rabeot Con—coble Anti Ellt High School Kansas Seana Emporia State Normal State Agricultural College Bianhattan Baturdey Manhattan Kumé Agriculturials Moore Beach Notmaie Vistors Fiame Toval Teur Middickaut Gost Agriculturiats EprUed Koteree Prient Tut G

Syracuse Beats Columbia In Polo Grounds Grid Iron Tilt

Syracuse University football defeated Columbia University 11 to 6 at the Polo Grounds in a fiercely fought game. Columbia’s overconfidence and the absence of Smith and Kingden contributed to the defeat amid hostile local cheers and threats. West Point and Princeton played to a 6-6 tie in a high‑tension clash before about 10,000 fans at West Point. Iowa routed Illinois 7-0 at Townes, while Yale topped Orange 60‑0 at New Haven, with multiple touchdowns and goals in a dominant performance.

Syracuse Columbia New York Syracuse University Columbia University Polo Grounds Vietia Smith Kingden Princeton West Point Payhat Point Yale Orange New Haven Coon Yale University Orange Athletic Club Yate Gi. Oranae

Osteopaths Rout Highland In Easy Hoops Win

Osteopaths 64 Highlands 0 as Des Moines based Higeland Park College suffered a lopsided defeat. Early defense and sharp offense from the Osteopaths set the tone and the Hawkeyes stars built a commanding lead. The visitors struggled to match pace and momentum throughout the first half and never recovered.

Kiranvive Higeland Park College Des Moines Foothill

Sumner County dominates Wichita High in football win

Wellington Sumner county high school defeated Wichita High School 34 to 0 in 30 and 20 minute halves at Wellington Kas on Saturday. Five Sumner Brown five touch is noted. Wichita played plucky but outclassed in weight and speed. Abliene Chapman Fort Riley game description ends with crowd and band presence.

Wellington Wichita Kas Sumner County High School Wichita High School Tye Abliene Chapman Fort Riley Ncluding

No Score At Ottawa High Game In Forest Park

The football game between Ottawa and Olathe high schools in Forest Park ended with no points scored. The evenly matched teams traded plays but failed to reach within 10 yards of either goal line, resulting in a defensive stalemate with a score of 0 to 0.

Ottawa Kon Navy Olathe Forest Park

Middies 16 Carlisle 5 at Annapolis on Nov 11

Carlisle Indians led at halftime but the Navy Cadets surged to win 16 to 5 in Annapolis Maryland. The late rally by the naval team overturned a strong first half showing by Carlisle.

Middies Carlisle Annapolis Carlisle Indians Naval Cadets Navy

Bad co helps take on stubborn throat ailments

A dubious old remedy boasts unique claims and long use by a noted Baltimore physician. It purports to cure pains of coughs colds bronchitis hoarseness and chest disturbances, with warnings against substitutes and emphasis on exclusive doctor endorsement. The ad cites prominent hospice circles and local papers.

Lir W. Bull Amore Sacell Baltimore

Twentieth Anniversary of Bethany College Celebrated

Bethany College in Lindsborg Kansas marks its twentieth anniversary with a three day festival honoring Bishop Von Scheele of Gotland Sweden, royal greetings from King Oscar II, and a large campus program. The event highlights the college choir, multi language addresses, and a rich history from its 1869 Swedish settlement roots to Yale and Harvard recognition.

Lindsborg Kas Bethany Collége Kat Henning Gezelious von Scheele Vishoy Visbe Oscar II of Sweden Bethany Peters Ve Uwe Enoky Hulsaikey Copa Miek Vox SoGedle Asi Bady Vu Schetie Party Manhattan Amharats Plortnne Askin Hishop von Scheie Carl Svensson Botany College Siice Wo AL Gricryite Yale College Berhany-Tate Club von Scheele Bir Swensson von Schwele Oxcar Orient Vor Scheele von Betierle Owur Sweden America Hev A.W. Dahlston Metheron J. Wickstrand Smoky Mil Ministerial Union GA. Brandeile Tkansas J. Floren Bethany College David Nord~ling C. FL Carlinet Frank Nelson Apple In HL Pearson Frit Dirker Sandaen Ernest Pihiblad J. Ekholm von Sehede Home Sweet Home Handel W. A. Granville Bethapy College Swensoon Yale Chicago Harvard Swenson Lindabors Tindsborg Saline County Mo~ I Pherson County Smoky Hills College Church Latvia Olaf Cleon Lutheras Union Pacific Railroad Olson Oak Istani Carl Swenson

Oskaloosa Times Changes Hands as Jefferson Democrats Rally

The Oskaloosa Times shifts to Democratic control with J H Gardiner of Winchester taking charge. The paper aims to be the official organ of Jefferson county Democrats if they elect another Democratic county commissioner. Retiring editor W A McDuffee remains active in publishing in nearby towns while considering relocation.

Oskaloosa Jefferson County Oskaloon Nov. L Democratic Party Times J. H Gardiner Winchester Oskaloosa Times

Marriage by phone in Wichita cancels ceremony

A long distance telephone marriage planned for Saturday night in Wichita faced legal doubts, preventing the ceremony. The betrothed were W. H Sternberg of Wichita and Mrs. Mary FE Lock of Chicago, a former Newton resident whose daughter once led a carnival queen pageant. Sternberg, about 60, is a contractor with one son, an Eagle assistant business manager, and seeks legal assurance that a phone wedding would be valid.

Wichita W. H Sternberg Mary FE. Lock Chicago Newton Sternberg The Eagle

End of Novel Wedding Ceremony Called Off

After all details were arranged the affair was called off. Reverend Afr Whayer went to the courthouse to obtain the license and explain the case to the probate judge. The judge would not vouch for the legality of the ceremony, ending the plan.

Afr. Whayer

Evangelists at Wellington Begin Month Revival

Williams and Alexander open a four week revival at Wellington Kansas in a 2000 seat tabernacle built by local businessmen. A 250 voice choir directs singing under Mrs Alexander as attendance builds on the opening night following prior successes in Hiawatha and Winfield.

Tabernacle Williams Alexander Wellington Kas William and Alexander Mre Alexander Evan Frista Hiawatha Win Fele Tiret

Tragic Train Wreck Claims Engineer Bowers at Paola

A Missouri Kansas & Texas crossing wreck near Paola Kansas at about 11 30 Saturday morning killed engineer Bowers of St Louis and injured the fireman. The locomotive and fourteen cars were demolished delaying the tram fourteen hours.

Bowers Paola Kas Missouri Purdue Railroad Missouri, Kansas & Texas Howers St. Louis

Pensions Granted to Kansans Listed Across Cities

Nov pensions awarded in Kansas include increases and new grants for individuals in Leavenworth Fredonia Everest Horton Emporia Wathena and Eldorado. Notable amounts include 10 17 8 38 and 12 dollars to named beneficiaries and widows such as Sarah Marsland Mary Lamb and Mary Caldwell.

Washington Nov. T Hugh Chirk Leavenworth Adam Ramp Fredonia Alonzo Reynolds Jacob Heckentebb Everest Wiliam Wander Horton Sarah Marsland Emporia Mary Lamb Eldurado Mary Caldwell Wathena

Gas Well Near Fredonia Makes Rich Discovery

Fredonia Nov 1 The Fredonia Gas company granted a Crunchise by the city council struck in rich with first well eight and one half miles northeast in the gas belt. The company has seven miles of main and pipe laid and expects to supply nature’s fuel soon. Cotton Mill to Start Up Independence Kas Nov 1 The Kansas cotton mill at Independence leased to a new company and will begin operation in a few days. William Dennis of Sherman Tex the next superintendent will hire about 100 men.

Fredonia Fredonia Gas Company Counci Independence Kas Kansas Willam Dennis Shermin, Tex

The Convicts Side Informal Talk at Central Church

Charles M. Sheldon spoke on the convicts side of crime in a Central church informal talk. He cited a 40 year penitentiary term for theft and escape, urging prison reform and nonpolitical control by Christian leaders, with emphasis on humane treatment and missionary care for the worst criminals.

Charles M. Sheldon Central Church Sheldon

Real estate transfers filed for numerous Topeka parcels

In a sequence of transfers, dT. C. and Juliette Ferguson sell to W. J. Sturges for 1 dollar at 28 Van Buren Street in Fig 3 3 addition. Gale and wife convey to Janeia Tigheana baabavee for 500 dollars in Arter kyon dt We Moree adétios. Annie Bennett and husband sell to Wim Starr at 4 percent for 218 Chandler Street in Parkdale addition. Wm. F. McLaughlin and wife to Thos. Paschall for 500 dollars a lot at 620 Topeka Avenue in Walnut Grove addition. FM Hayden to Geo. E. Woolverton for 1000 dollars covering blocks 55 ff lots 470 472 474 476 Van Buren Street in Huntoon’s addition. Tax deed to Rebecca Wadkin for part of no 7 Kansas Avenue. Deed to J. Thomas for lots 708 and Tw. Form Avenue. Tax deed to 3 Thomes for lots a and 4 Central Avenue North Topeka. Nme Seed to the Prudential Layout Company for 199 and 201 Feiss Avenue. J. Norton’s second addition.

Dt. C Juliette Ferguson W. J Sturges van Buren Street Gale Janeia Tigheana Annie Bennett Wim. Starr Chandler Street Parkdale Wm. F. McLaughlin Thos Paschall Topeka Avenue Walnut Grove Prudential Iayout~ Company Feiss Avenue J. Norton Second Addi

Northwestern 6 Chicago 5 in rival gridiron clash

Chicago and Northwestern waged a fierce long standing rivalry game ending with Northwestern six, Chicago five after a hard fought play on Saturday. Bonorsa played a key role in the tense contest as both teams pursued control in the late moments.

Northwestern Chicago Bonorsa

Shattered Nerves in a Murky River Case

An unclear report describes a tense scene involving officials and a marshy river area. It mentions a bloodied field and a marshal figure, with fragmented wording that hints at a tense investigation or confrontation but lacks concrete details or proper names.

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