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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1902

Page

3

Movable Arm for Jockey Redfern Sets New Price Record

In New York the sporting world notes a secured contract for Arthur Redfern to ride for Colonel Pepper with a $29,000 up front and a potential $40,000 yearly earnings. Redfern, described as the world's best rider among 17-45, is to be paid for nest season through a high value arrangement, marking the largest sum ever paid for a jockey's services in horse racing history. The deal supports Pepper’s stable and J. Be Hugein’s operation, while Whitney’s stable and other owners seek Redfern’s services for the next campaign.

New York Arthur Redfern Uides Nest Weamr Whitney Mir Redfern Amnunt Aeason Tedferns Thie Metro Notiten Can Sta Stat & Ce Whitnes

Harvard Eleven Falls to Penn Quakers in Stiff Battle

Harvard graduates and undergraduates alike were disappointed by a home defeat to Pennsylvania. Critics praised the Crimson's effort but noted a lack of quick team play and defense, with calls for changes including a new center and altered backfield.

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World’s Fair Athletics Delegation to Visit New York

A St Louis delegation representing the International Exhibition and the World’s Fair discusses plans at a New York meeting. Members include D R Pran, A L Bhentoeh, Lena X Berl, Wattrxoxmayer, Geo Z Hineos, and Saf Felten. They will attend a banquet hosted by the Incarnational Olympian Game association in Chicago.

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Boxing and track notes span New York to Yale coverage

In a patchwork report spanning New York boxing chatter to Yale football prep, Corbett discusses rivalry and training. Yale coaches evaluate players and tactics as the season nears. Also noted: Bennings track hosts strong times and disciplinary suspensions amid prep competitions.

Easy Victory By Lindsboro Eleven Over Agri Team

Lindsboro Ikan football team easily defeated the stale Agri aeee by a wide margin. Manhattan’s defense faltered as Bethany’s fast backs and ends broke through. In Chicago, Jordan faded in the fourth race at Lakes with Dir. Stephens winning, and Corinne Unilind claimed another odds-on finish.

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Latonia Race Witnesses Exciting Handicaps and Surprises

Racing at Latonia on November 12 featured a top handicap for all ages, with Firing Lin at 12 to 1 winning cleverly. Hargis, the favorite, faded. Jake Holtman's piece distird ler was claimed by J. J. Murray as the crowd enjoyed fine weather and a fast track.

Latonia Cincionath Taitoria Lin Hargis Jake Holtman J. J. Murray

Football at Emporia Triumphs for Mitway Cup

The Emporia college football scoreline features Norma securing a victory to claim the Mitway Cup. Report notes key plays and players with emphasis on decisive drives and defensive stops shaping the final result.

Norma Emporia Kan Nini Satoru Miiwlay Pth Seatipam Nomrad Ath College Lees, Secretdon Hie Street Yusetion Sd Fey Rees Rome Ellie

Corbett Tale Hints at Return to Ring in New York

Ragged OCR fragment mentions J. J. Corbett possibly returning to boxing, with scattered bits about a fight timing, a match in San Francisco next spring, and discussions of opponents and venues. The text is garbled but centers on Corbett’s potential comeback and regional bouts.

Corbett New York Spiy Lime Jelige Bes Bose Nate Ate Fark Apood Plas Tam Atier Coney Island Guees Greanette New York City Levine Pineinnatl San Francisco New

New York Baseball Club Sticksholders Named in New Jersey Firm

In New York a meeting of the stockholders of the New York baseball club, organized under New Jersey laws as the National Exhibition Company, was held. Details describe the corporate structure and ownership arrangements of the club.

New York New 11 New York Baseball Club New Jersey National Exhibition Company

Popcorn for every sody in Kansas supply chain

St Louis has become a major popcorn center, drawing corn from Nebraska Kansas Iowa Missouri Minnesota Ohio and others. The grain is shipped shelled or on the cob to the West and East Coast with strong exports to Europe and New York. Varieties include Kelden yellow white pearl and white flow white rice popcorn tops the list for flavor and yield, with demand peaking as Christmas approaches.

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Kansas City Saloon War Ends with Brewery Purchase

In Kansas City Kansas Helm Brewing Co buys Knauer saloon at Twelfth and Miami Armourdale for about 730 dollars. Sheriff Mendenhall and Chief Zimmer end the dispute after 10 Armourdale joints reopen, ending licensing clashes and tipping shops.

Kansas City Kan Helm Brewing Company Charles Knauer Twelfth Miami Avenue Armourdale Mendenhall Knauer Sheriff Mendenhall Zimmer Sheriff Aberttt Knaver Mendenhsil Police Zismer Kpiner

Fatal shooting ends fist fight at Fort Scott

Fort Scott Kansas November 11 Frank Bruner a local resident was shot and killed by Chaney Parmenter during a sidewalk fight. Bruner a former bartender and umpire for the Missouri Valley league last summer, left a widow. The incident occurred on East Wall Street as townsfolk observed the disturbance. Meanwhile reports from Kansas and Missouri farmers describe unusually large corn ears with 1100 to 1400 grains, including an example cited near Rackley and Martford.

Fort Scott Kan Frank Braner Thie Ciy Chaney Parmentér This Ciy Bruner Seapie Missouri Valley League Kansas City Kansas Missouri New York Rackley Rae Martford Kas

Record Beating Ear of Corn From Tulsa A Record Cob

An Oklahoma man reports a remarkable ear of corn with 30 rows of drains around the cob and 6 grains lengthwise. The cob measures about 28 inches long with 1 408 kernels, surpassing earlier records.

L. P. Monnot Oklahoma C. H. Cleveland Tulsa

Murder Rumor Sparks Fear on Daxove Street Alleys

An elderly man found unconscious in the alley between Main and Second on Daxove Street with severe head injuries and signs of a struggle. Police say foul play is suspected though no suspects or concrete evidence have been identified yet.

Main Daxove Street Artaine

Hutchinson United Brethren debt cleared at annual conference

The twenty second annual United Brethren church conference closed with the debt of the local church raised. A hundred dollars of the amount was in cash and pledges will clear the debt once the total is raised. The gathering in Hutchinson marked a successful year with debt paid in full. Salina plans a garment manufacturing firm to boost wholesale houses. Overalls shirts neckties and aprons will be made by new workers. Ottawa hosts a corner stone for a $30000 Methodist church with 500 attendees and $20000 donated by Col S B Rothsugh. Ottawa also fixed next year’s assembly dates for July 6 for ten days with returning instructors.

Hutchinson The United Brethren Church Salina Salina In Pew Ottawa Kas

Thanksgiving proclamation from Governor Stanley of Kansas

Governor Stanley issues a Thanksgiving proclamation urging Kansans to attend worship and give thanks for the year’s blessings. The document declares a statewide day of prayer on the upcoming Thursday, calls for charity toward the less fortunate, and notes the proclamation was signed at Topeka with the state seal affixed.

Stanley Kaneas Strunge Sasne Mont Aetvinar T. WW FL Stanley State of Kansas State of Kansas State Capitol Topeka Thia W. E Stanley Geo. Clark

Small Conservatory Plant List Omits Favorite Varieties

The article advises limiting popular flowers like roses carnations and violets from small conservatories due to special care needs. It promotes choosing easy to grow palms and suggests obtaining Hant's How to Grow Cut Flowers for guidance, noting hardy species such as Latania and Lorhonlea as suitable choices.

Indies Latania Lorhonlea

Northwest immigration sparks regional expansion and farming spread

The New Northwest region welcomes 200,000 new settlers yearly and offers opportunities for farmers stock raisers miners lumbermen millers fruit growers and laborers. Industrial growth underpins wealth drawing families toward Nebraska Minnesota the Dakotas Montana and nearby regions. Burlington trains connect St Paul Minneapolis and Northwest territories, with Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroads. Contact Great Northern or Northern Pacific in St Paul or the undersigned for information.

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Unclear source text on rates and agents

Fragmentary OCR mentions rates by November 1 and 4 percent, with names and roles garbled. No coherent event or entities beyond generic references to rates and an agent.

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