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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1902

Page

3

Washburn Medics Game With Denver Club Canceled

Sporting news notes the football clash between Washburn Medics and Denver Athletic Club was canceled due to poor preparation and discipline. Analysts blame player conduct, coaching issues, and travel strain, with Denver players set to face substitutes and the Washburn squad reconsidering its program standards.

Washburn Denver Athletic Club D. A Pom Derver Sanets Hessann Goandar Pete Bern Reid Witiess Joe Thie Bemmett Denver Phsyers Wannhurs Kila Devel Temas Wah Deuper Traseliig Sina Wee Colfeses Eamem Joe Thins Coke Washtaita Bert Worthy Han Peovle Fonsen Delaim Orien Aya Thentra Musterdal AEDT

Medice team disbands after scheduling clash collapse

Kansan Curpoy 9u reports the Medie fantail tent disbands amid a scheduling dispute affecting remaining contests. Players were asked to report to Uber training as college organizers declared the remaining game unplayable under current conditions. The next planned match was postponed to November 20 at Warrensburg. weather and travel concerns prompted further cancellations for Independence Day.

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McCoy Matched in Chicago Bout Ahead of December Show

The report notes McCoy matched with Tuck Reot of Chicago for a December win bid at the Transport AiNetleetth event. Other details reference Roghan Deen in the PE tent and mentions of Metloy and Pattenall, with no clear outcomes or dates.

McCor Tesla Niel Pome

Unclear Juvenile Run Race Wins Hard-Earned Victory

Fragmentary report notes a race or event featuring McCoy and others in Wisconsin. Describes effort and speed, with emphasis on raw athleticism over cleverness, as competitors push for a fast finish despite imperfect form.

Yale 18 Ready Princeton Tilt Hints Weekend Showdown

Yale prepares for a crucial clash with Princeton, detailing possible lineup changes and strategic options. Notes focus on backfield duties, substitutions, and the depth of Yale’s roster as they aim to balance offense and defense in the upcoming game.

Johnson in earnest asClubs clash over contracts

Nov. 1 reports from Chicago detail a heated dispute among club players and management over senior contracts. Leach, Conroy, and Salil face scrutiny as signatures and back pay are debated. Pittsburgh and Cleveland figures weigh in, with threats of legal action and possible penalties for breach.

Chieagu Burg Club Amertein Shelaprammenys Cie Leach Barney Leay Johnwon de Tittelbare Thrusia Courke Conroy Salil Vance Blan Lawch Moe Ebene Maroeen Wien Maroeen Wien the Fittabure Eli Tivahabe Meeret Bait Tate O' Con Piesuurg

Somers' employ dispute cited in city debate

Fragmentary remarks attributed to Leach and others discuss terms and figures, referencing Somers' employment and a contentious stance. The dialogue mentions Contoy and a promised future partnership while noting unread replies from Mr. Leach and concerns about past moves with the American.

Leach Domere

New York Baseball Club Ties Up Harlem Property Interests

James J. Coogan, agent for the Lynch estate controlling largest Harlem property, denies that the American League can locate grounds on Manhattan Island. He says no grounds exist and tenant relations with Metropolitan Exhibition Co and Pas grounds remain amicable while he promotes stable conditions. Loftus visits to discuss expansion, while Chicago fans recall his West Side ties.

New York James J. Coogan Man Uhattan New York Baseball Club Lynch Harlem Manhattan Island American League Tose Mr. Caron Metropolitan Exhibiton Company Andrew Preedman Manhattan Field Pas Ocean Axgnt Jocal Capital Hie Heid Pittsburgh Tom Loftus Senators Ron Johnson Charley Comiskey Ciy Dubuque Loftus Chicago West Side Banangs Han Tamsin

Harvard Declines To Play King Against Yale Norsemen

Cambridge November 11 Harvard athletic committee rejects playing E G King with Yale in the planned contest. Yale remains opposed. King’s eligibility is debated due to prior college games and unofficial teams. Indiana participation and freshman year game history are cited in the dispute.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Athletic Committee King Yale Yall Kine Indiana Frortman Dias Leven Harkood Hing Haa

Completion of Cuban railroad hailed as great American achievement

A report notes the new Havana Bantings line connects Banting and Havana by rail. Officials say the track’s completion represents a major Cuban achievement of American enterprise and will transform transport, despite current rough conditions and labor strain.

Suntiana Earern Lie Central Sante Clare Banting Havana Ted Ivan Mehote

Teen Duck Hunter Killed In Nevada Accident

Charles Tomlinson, 17, was accidentally killed yesterday afternoon west of Duck Murteree Ottaws Nevada while duck hunting. His companion fired a gun during a field walk to a pond. the load struck Tomlinson’s face and death was nearly instant. The companion summoned help from a local farmer for transport to town.

Ottaws Cnartes Tomlinson Tomlinson Companion Hin

Stepped Again at a Hot Stove Burns Child

A child burned severely by a stove receives relief after a mother applies Chamberlain's Pain Basin then a physician's antiseptic liniment. The household medicine eased agony, and within two weeks the child was well, with Heenion and a Virginia remedy noted as trusted.

George T. Benson Aix Nmus Sacurdey Chamberlain Drs. Heenion Pam Haim i

Visit the Old Home excursion offer advertised locally

An advertisement invites readers to visit the Old Home in the east and learn about retes applying by thekelee on November 11. Jehan Ye Calnhatt at 113 Adams Street will answer inquiries. Waconta Flyers promise a healthful stopover with free air service at Stans Field's drug store on the 10th through 12th.

Jehan Ye Calnhatt Adams Street Chio Waconta Stansfield

Saloons in Armourdale. Kansas City Faces Saloon Closures

In Kansas City Kansas and Armourdale heightening conflict between Sheriff Mendenhall and Chief Zimmer leads to mass closing orders of saloons. Dozens of joints shut or ordered closed, tensions escalate as deputies reopenings and threatened further action loom over local revenue and temperance campaigns.

Kansas City Kan Kas Saeriff Merdenhall Zimmer Armouldale Mendenhall Endenhall Charles Kasauer Twelfth and Miami Avenue Frank Eaton Sixth Ravens Avenue Sheri Mendenhall Jan, Cummins Armourdale Antipolice Sheriff Mendenhall Hrosnahan Kansan Avenue John Kenny Kansas Avenue Tim Lyon Tom Campbell Adams and Avenue B. Thorp Adams Kansax Avenue Wool & Walker Fifth Osage Avenue John Connors John Rickart Bontiieries Chan Easuer Knager Moth Kad Kanes Bette Dowad Prinoe Zienmer Sanaas Trmagens Kansay Kanto Mentenkall Vetlow Ter Abele Law and Order Leasu

Fragmentary Civil War shell report and obituary clippings

A civil war era shell report describes three ordnance shells found buried and a Confederate battery exchange near Fisher's Bath hill with volleys fired. An obituary notes W. D. Jennerson, an elderly man unconscious at Dry Creek bridge, dying after a long illness. he had a complex family history and ties to Rosebud Agency, South Dakota.

Tance Thesa Fisher’s Bath Silvia W. D. Jennerson Dry Creek Jenerson Horse Rosebud South Dakota Misano

New Oil Company Forming in Neodesha Kansas

New oil company organizers from Illinois and Kansas plan to operate the Neodesha field. Key figures include B. E. Ladow of Chicago and W D Corbin of Kansas City, with associates from Streator Illinois and congressional figure Walter Reeves. The group met in Neodesha to formalize the venture amid an active oil boom in the region. Cannon shells from Fisher's Hill are among Civil War relics shown by J. H. Ridings of Salina after his visit to Fisher's Hill, Virginia.

Neodesha Kan B. E. la- Dow Chicago Fredonia Gam Company Fredonia Brick Company Ilinois Valley Mile and Pine Line Company Kansas Oil and Ons Field W. D. Corliit Kansas City Chanute Tltnois Neoderta Field AM. Webster 3. J. Jenkson Kansan City Ta Dow Corbin IF. Behard Dr. Shorts EB. Dixon John W. Fornos M. J. Haskell Fisher's Hill Salina Kas J. H. Ridings Fisher's Hil Eispers Hill Fuoines

Oil Company at Chanute Organizes in Kansas

Chanute Kansas November 11 The feet there th O and Gas company which recently organized has received its charter and is now getting down to business. The company is composed of some of the most successful business and financial men in the state with operations planned in oil and gas fields near Chanute and Kansas City. The group includes several prominent figures and investors.

Chanute Kan O and Gas Company York Ie Carterest Arfeona Congress Naan J Titer Cornell Graves Schelary, SR White Port Scott Treat Rer Lindery Payne Torwen Souel Jen Weil Fae NU Altaenstad

Bazaar by Women's Auxiliary for Orphans and Widows Relief

Members of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Locomotive Engineers will hold a bazaar at the hiw building, with items such as bags and scarfs for sale. Proceeds benefit orphans and widows relief funds, aiding the Highland Park home.

Grend Freter Nakionad Brathethwet Uf Locomotive Engineers Hiw Palace Kinsas Nginyemon

Mysterious Fraternal Assembly Aids Widened Ring

A scrambled OCR fragment lists numerous names and titles connected to a fraternal or benevolent order. Mentions Mr P M Arthur of Cletel Mira, Mrs, grand officers in New York and Houston, and several named grand presidents and secretaries across multiple states. The passage hints at internal ranks, international ties, and ceremonial roles within a broader organization.

Baxmar Aninig Mea Wooak Murdo Uteaieduiarys Mra Cuatle Ran Iow Promicant Colombus Harry Bt. Chale Logansport Tats Sine G. Baltes Grand Treuwtrer New York Mire F Bowley Erand Rat Francisen Cute Ira Taylor Grand Side Nertitle Vas Mirndotin Wiett Grand Nel Montwamers Thavil Anderse Aseietant Grend Vice Premitent Houston Tex Mrm J Feek Favinns Aire Ty Robertwore Taitder Chnor Afra Orge Wilson Allegnans

New Electric Line Proposed Between Newton and Arkansan City

The Union Electric Railway & Construction Co of Wichita proposes building an electric railway from Mo Phurery to Arkansan City in the near future. They request a hearing before commissioners to discuss right of way along section lines and public highways. The commissioners agreed to hear company representatives at a November meeting.

Newton Kas Anlinsey Doris Klohers Union Ereetrie Railway & Constructink Company Wichite Mide Mo Phurery Arkansan Cty Seme Futary Mtat Harvey Counter Ronke Concessione la Wright

Burlington Schools Struggle with Crowded Rooms

Burlington Kansas faces severe classroom crowding similar to Topeka. Schools are packed with younger children denied entry, forcing hurried lessons and strained teaching. Officials propose adding to the central building to ease congestion.

Burlington Kas

Parson’s Nov-i-Saturday Night Robbery Beaten by Will Cassell

Will Cassell of Them Band warded off four robbers after a late-night assault on Parsons. Cassell was severely hurt but managed to identify the fleeing gang, leading to one defendant pleading guilty and the other three being bound over for district court.

United Brethren Wichita Kas United Brethren Conference Ehinn Pyeddine Gieiriche S. Kearney Muivur W. L. Hinshaw Serrling EP Smith Lecompton Wii Campbell University Horton Oklahoma Melton Siethren Tartar Parsons William Cassell

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