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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1901

Page

2

Cornell Trustees Accept Whitehead Resignation at Tall Meeting

Ithaca N Y Nov 1 The trustees accepted the resignation of Professor Whitehead German department and dean of the university faculty J Crane was advanced to dean of the faculty of arts President Schurman urged uniform discipline for students and faculty to curb drunkenness and disorder The university reported total funds of 10 570 209 with an average interest rate of 34 percent on investments.

Ithaca Cornell University Whitehead Profemier J. Crane Facculty of Arts Schrman Roe Cornell Schurman Procters

New Constitution in Alabama Faces Ratification After Vote

Reports indicate Alabama's new constitution will be ratified by a 7008 majority with Jefferson County and Birmingham backing ratification. Opponents claim fraud in Birmingham and across northern counties, led by General Charles M. Shelby's camp alleging fraud. If adopted, 93 percent of the Black vote would be removed from politics. McCoy Training Camp notes a possible money-making fight club angle as unknown challenger boosts interest with offers to fight in England for purse money.

Ate Counies Alabama Jefferson County Birmingham Birlaingram Charles M. Shelly Campilttes Black Nero McCoy Soma Lenton Mngland Amy Aino England Jack O'Mrea Phinla Beetoy

Baseball change and royal coronation note

A Chicago Inter Ocean report says negotiations over price could trigger a split with the New York club and Chicago backers with A G Spalding and Walter paired as leaders while players may depart. In Lennon the Kohinoor gem was decided to be mounted in Queen Alexandra’s crown for the coronation.

Chicago Inter Ocean New Yorkee Walter Sauéen Lennon Raward Alexandra

Terry McGovern in St Louis for the Week

The featherweight champion Terry McGovern and manager staff arrive in St Louis for a brief stop during a touring engagement. Reports note the boxer is in good shape and ready for the Corbett bout, with McGovern signaling confidence and weighing plans.

Terry McGovern St. Louis

Plan Trip to the Coast by American Teagdury Team

Chicago broker Joe Cantillon confirms a barnstorming group will travel to the Pacific coast this year leaving November 24 and spending December in California. The squad includes Bernard Calatan Mercot Sullivan Davis Ladole Irwin Bradley Pickering Barrett Letty Davis with Cantillon continuing as manager and Jimmy Callahan of the White Sox slated to join the party.

Chicago, Or Umpre Joe Cuntillon Southwest Pacific Coast Jimmy Callahan White Sox Chicago California Tan Bernard Calatan Mercot Sullivan Davis Ladole Irwin Bradley Pickering Barrett

Minnesota Insists and Wisconsin Game May Be Called Off

Nov 12 Madison reports Minnesota and Wisconsin tremble over possible cancellation of the game. Coach Williams claims Mueller will play despite Wisconsin officials denying the rumor and aligning with conference actions barring Mueller. The Wisconsin AD and professor note the Ames-Wisconsin match also affected by post Thanksgiving rules and conference decisions.

Minnesota Wisconsin Madison Wis Willams Blichter Mueller Uie Jones Aianpsots Muetter Cam Frely Muelles

Stop by Police Ends Bout Between Jackson and Handler

In Trenton New Jersey on November 1 a scheduled bout between young Peter Jackson and Jimmy Handler was halted by the referee in the eighteenth round amid crowd tension. The stoppage occurred as it appeared Jackson would have won if the fight had continued.

Young Peter Jackson Handler Trenton N. J Jimmy Handler 1O- Lee Jackbah Mandir No US

BILLIARD TOURNAMENT ENTRIES FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

New York November 12 Entries announced for the 18 inch balk line billiard event to be staged at Madison Square Garden Concert Hall in December. Notable players listed include Suse Seton Deere Slosson L Marutel of Parth George Mutton of Chicage and Ora Morningstar among others.

New York Madison Square Garden Concert Hall Suse Seton Deere Slosson L. Marutel Parth George Mutton Chicage Ora Morningstar

Forbes defeats Daugherty in quick boxing bout upset

Chicago reports Danny Dausherty of Philadelphia, sparring partner to Terry McGovern, knocked out in the second round by Harry Forbes of Shirwan, in a bout billed as a fittest-round match. The crowd roared as the action intensified and the bout ended abruptly in the second round.

Chicago McGovern St. Louie Danny Dausherty Philadelphia Terry McGovern Harry Forbes Shirwan Daugherty Baek Rerniand

Michigan Faculty Oppose Postseason Football Spirit

Chicago reports faculty at Michigan oppose postseason play and any changes to the schedule. The piece notes expected objections to additional games and questions the impact on existing commitments while outlining uncertainty about future conference alignments and potential responses.

Kangas Game Laws Warn Hunters About Quail Killing

Sportsmen face strict quail hunting rules under state and federal law. Permissions, land access, and season timing vary by location and landowner. Violations risk penalties and jeopardize hunting rights in the season.

Kangas Qunl

St Louis Trio Blocks Memphis Winter Racing Plan

Memphs Nov 12 report says St Louis turf interests oppose winter racing in Memphis. They rejected a proposal by New Orleans owners to run a winter meeting at the local track, with Billings and associates firm that no concession would allow outsiders to operate the course under any circumstances.

Memipsite St Louis Turf Triumvirate Western Jockey Club Thin City Cangt Orieins Ealind Co Filiines Jocal Trek St. Louis We of the Treck Billings

New Boxing Club Formed in Helena Arkansas

A new boxing club has been organized in Helena Arkansas with Nov 12 plans for bouts between middle and lesser weights. Hottum and Al Bouts are in charge as authorities ban glove contests and permit no continuance of boxing until rules change.

Helens Ark Memphis Tenn Dec Hottum Helena Ark. A

Colored Parents Fight School Attendance in Oskaloosa

In Oskaloosa on November 12, Colored parents protest compulsory schooling rules, claiming prejudice against their children. They demand a colored teacher in their district and threaten to resist by keeping children home as tensions rise over integration and a recent Supreme Court decision.

Oskaloosi Supreme Court Shrader

Bethany College Honored at Lindsborg Celebration

The Bethany College students were the honored guests at Lindsborg Kansas on Mon day’s observance of the institution’s twentieth anniversary. Yale representative Dr W Granville delivered a greeting, noting Bethany’s ties with Yale and Harvard. The day included speeches by State Supt Nelson Hito and Bishop Von Scheele, a Bethany football win over Cooper Memorial, and a torchlight parade with a 200-guest banquet afterward. Governor Stanley attended and responded to the toast Kan sas.

Lindsborg Lindsbons Kum Bethany College Monilay Toe Wuek Tyekekoe Yale University W. ©. Granville Hadley Yale Yale Bethany Club Harvard New Haven Kir Sweden von Scheele Europe Granville Nelson Hito Kannas Bethany Cooper Memorial College Sterling Dinine Hall Stanley Kansas Bishop von Schesle Nelson

Sparrows Damaging Crops Promptcalls for Extermination Plan

Farmers in the Dubberton and surrounding areas report sparrows devastating cane seed and other crops. Frank Coggeshall notes several farmers losing acres as sparrows eat seeds at the stations. The community considers a measure to exterminate the birds amid widespread crop losses.

Frank Coggeshall Dubberton

Bull gore kills Amos Bloodgood in Wichita

In Wichita Kansas on November 12 Amos Bloodgood a Black man was fatally injured after a bull gored him while he attempted to stake the animal. A passerby attacked the bull with an axe to stop it, but Bloodgood died moments after being brought to a house.

Durham Amos Bloodgood Wichita Kas Amos Blood- Sea Bie

Shooting at Burlington Fatally Wounds Son-in-law

T J Jackson of Burlington fatally wounds his son in law Thomas Baker of Kansas City in front of the Central hotel after a quarrel over alleged slander about Mel Jackson and her children. Baker, who manages a show for Dr. Clark of Kansas City, struck Jackson during the dispute.

Burlington Man S. 1 Jackson Thomas Baker Kansas City Central Hotel Dr. Clark Mel

Montgomery murder hearing contends alibi evidence unfolds

In Kas at Montgomery murder trial W C Johnson faces contradictions as state witnesses claim he was seen on Main Street between seven and eight, while defense witnesses assert he stayed at home. The case involves Baker’s shooting of a Pome Fackeon associate and ongoing alibi challenges.

Baker Bigs Jackson Montgomery Johnson Ndhinfela Kas W. C. Johnson Santa Fe Brown Jessie Moore J. W. Mendenhall Main Street

Turmer Sus tains 20000 Gallons of Cider in Rice County

In Rice County McPherson Kansas on November 12 a turmer sustained losses including 20000 gallons of cider. The report lists a fire loan of 1000 dollars and extensive property damages across the county. At Arkansas City teachers and a Southwestern Kansas meeting are mentioned along with local incidents. In Wichita a 18 year old son of John Auburn foreman was shot accidentally and is near death at St Francis Hospital.

McPherson Kas Braiden Wiuronny Bart Uta Hunter Wichita Kan John Auburn Cathy Packing Company St. Francis Cospital

Becktis Letter Attacks Durbin Over Taylor Requisition

Governor Becktis condemns Indiana Governor Durbin for refusing to honor the requisition for Taylor and Finley tied to the Goebel assassination. He accuses Durbin of oath violation and political motivation, says state governors have ministerial powers only, and hints at mandamus to compel honoring the requisitions in Indiana courts and possibly the Indiana Supreme Court.

Frankfort Becktias Durbin Tndiana Kunturity Taylor Finley Goebel United States Kentucky Tle Mandamus Indiana Supreme Court

Emma Eames Triumphs in Lohengrin at Grand Opera House

In San Francisco Emma Eames made her first local appearance as Elsa in Lohengrin to a packed fashionable crowd. The performance drew enthusiastic applause and strong singing from the cast, including Lehuman-Heink De Heszke Bixpham and Muhrmann. Mme Calve is out with bronchitis and will miss Carmen for at least a week.

San Francisco Emma Eames Eisie Grand Opera House Mme Lehuman-Heink de Heszke Bixpham Muhrmann Mme Calve

105 Miles an Hour On Berlin Electric Railway

New York reports the Berlin electric railway between Maurienfelde and Zoxen reached 105 miles per hour. Engineers believe this speed can rise further. At this pace air pressure equaled a wind force of 12 feet per second, a level previously seen only in the February hurricane on the German coast.

New York Berlin The Daily News Maurienfelde Zoxen London Tribune

Bottle Babies and Scott’s Emulsion Claim Benefits

A note advises giving bottle babies more milk or mixtures, then adding Scott’s Emulsion to promote growth and vitality. It promises visible improvements in baby fat with a small amount, and offers a free Mitlate trial from Scott & Sowerby.

Scott's

Louisville declares plan to fake death for insurance

Newell C Rathbun was arrested in Louisville on a fraud plot to collect a $4,000 life policy. He confessed to desertion from the army and to part in a ruse with a man named W L Ten Eyke in Jeffersonville but denied killing the Jeffersonville hotel victim. The corpse was allegedly moved from a Little Rock burial to enable the act.

Louisville Newell Co Rathbun Jeffersonville Ind Little Rock Ark W. L. Ten Eyke United States Army Skinner United States Low Root Detroit Lou Root Newell C. Rathbun Plattsburg Bilis W. L. 'TenEyrie Salvation ‘Army Louisvyille TenEyke Tentcyke Woody Fmtsbun W. H. Ellis Rethbun Lou Foot W.L. Tenkyke Coots Head N.Y Corpus Cours

Attempt to wreck eastbound train near Guthrie

A thwarted act on November 12 near Guthrie Oklahoma involved saboteurs trying to derail an eastbound Chuck Chea train by tampering with the tracks and safety joints. The heavy freight was at risk of being hurled into a ravine, but the effort failed.

Guthrie C. T

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