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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1901

Page

2

Bitter feelings flare as Minnesota Wisconsin gridiron clash looms

Minnesota accuses Wisconsin of conspiratorial tactics to hinder Dwyer and Williams amid talk of alleged pressure and false entries. University officials and conference athletic board weigh protest as Badger team faces Minnesota in a disputed showdown. Mueller is said to have been pressured to race while Wisconsins athletes deny motive before the November clash in Minnesota.

Minnsepotis Minn Minnesota Dwyer Janen Fmeuity Univeralty of University of Wisconsin Simo Conference College Athletic Board Cindy Wiliama Towa Jones Ee University of Wisconnin Las Ceowne Ta Cromae Tllinois Aguinst Towa

Sale of Lord Derby to Go Under the Hammer This Month

New York reports Lord Derby, known as Boralma's Conqueror, will be auctioned this month. The famed trotter, praised by many as a top performer, has drawn attention from elite horsemen seeking a potential two minute trotting record in the future. Notable rivals include Shadow Chimes, Directum, and other Lawson-stable horses.

Boralma New York Lord Derby Crescens Pis Bezeman T Leaten Borate Lawson Tendville Lord Peter Directum

A Cinch for Freedman In Baseball Battle

The article asserts Freedman holds leases on all city ballgrounds through 1960 and can block any American League team from locating here without his consent. It notes Johnson’s opposition and says Freedman aims to build a strong organization to deter league moves, with real estate control shaping the city’s baseball future.

Tammany Bass Johnson Freedman Ut Freedman New York Baseball Club Freinman Falti More Bum Johnson Manhattan Bifteer Bere

Jeffries to Meet Sharkey if He Beats Dublin Next

Francisco November 13 news notes a possible match if Champion Jem Jeffries defeats Gus Dublin Friday night. Jeffries has promised to meet Tor Sharkey next, contingent on victory, with further details hinted around San Francisco athletic club plans.

Francisco Jie Jeffries Gus Tublin Tor Sharkey San Princince Achietic Club Jeffries Manuser Billy Eer Kennedy The

Championship Path Aims At Friday Fight Night

The speaker discusses months of training and a plan to enter the rink soon. He says Tein has no future plans and that after Friday’s bout, attention shifts to Jeffries. He vows to defeat Jeffries, keep his training quarters, and insists Friday will decide who needs extra gain.

Tein Idae Priday Jeffries

McGovern Predicts Jeffries to Beat Rubin in Ten Rounds

St Louis November 18 Terry McGovern sparring with Dougherty comments on the Rubin Jeffries fight. McGovern favors Jeffries if the champion lasts ten rounds while others pick Rubin. He notes Jeffries is in best form and clever, with Rubin dangerous if the bout extends beyond ten. He admits many eastern sports back Rubin but backs Jeffries.

St Louis Terry McGovern Eise Hare Dougherty Serteries Terry Thin Safternoan Rubiin Jeffries Fie Nat Jeffriea

Mathewson Takes Winter Job After Football Plans

New Mexico to New York report says pitcher Christy Mathewson left Albuquerque after colleges offered football roles. He cites a letter from President Freedman urging rest, signed to work winter at United States Fidelity Trust. He will train, bake to strengthen his arm, and join John J. Hoey for a duck shoot on Long Island before resuming baseball duties.

Freedman New Mexico New York Mathewson & Aving Colonial Hotel Albuquerque Nix Ae Scuaen Mathewson Andrew Long Island John Hoey John Gannel New Yorks

Ottawa at Work Preps for Medic Game and Washburn

Ottawa Kis Nov. 1 The Ottawa team practices daily for the Medic game next Saturday with three games left on the schedule On November 23 they face Tobadis and will be at Lawrence and Washburn during Thanksgiving week Shorty Hamil joins as coach Atkinson and Jim Tyler arrive to coach ends Carter will miss the season due to a dislocated knee cap Former manager Banta will coach the Medic game The second eleven will practice nightly this week Captain Evans aims to win both Medic and Washburn games and limit scoring against Indiana and Indian games remain a question

Ottawa Kis Cam Lawrence Washburn Opel Shorty Hamil K. Uy Will Anest Atkinson Jim Tyler Will Carter Missouri Firksville Columbia Banta Will Biy Serim- Ria Pey Evans Indiana

READY FOR NEBRASKA

Lawrence Kansas November 12 The Kansas team trains for the Nebraska game next Saturday. Cool weather makes practice hard as players work nightly at McCook Field Captain Avery of 1904 Kansas U is back in training and may seek a return. Manager Foster says Avery is eligible but late entry could spark charges. he prefers to keep him out to avoid disputes with other teams.

Tayhanksrs Lawrence Kas Kansas Nebraska McCook Seid Averys 1K. UO Trun Foster Avery

Princeton Triumphs Despite Substitutes In Cadet Match

Princeton’s eleven, with three substitutes including Weisht Bradley Uefords and late varsity debutant Grandad, defeated West Point cadets on Saturday. Captain Pell and tackle Brown were out. Pearson replaced McClave at back. Officials plan to save players for Yale, accepting the result amid conditions.

Promceton Princeton West Point Cadets Tiger Weisht Bradley Uefords Pell Brown Pearson McClave Yale

Delehanty Reassigned to Washington Club Captaincy

News from Washington states Ed Delehanty the 1900 National League champion tatsman is reassigned to captain the Washington American League club. He arrived to join races and did not confer with former manager Manning.

Delehanty Washington Ed Délehanty Tatsman Manning

Sale of Fletchman estate at St Maxim by Binlze Dellah

At the sale of the Fletchman estate on St Maxim November 12, George H. Whitney of the Melrose stud purchased the property for BAS Stopes the Cough and works off the Cold SAP in'ol aye Sass, OES.

Bt. Maxim Tazington Fletchman Txtey St. Maxim Ata Binlze George H. Whitney Melrose Stud

Kansan Knighted At Lindsborg Jubilee Honors Swede King

Large crowds attended Bethany college twentieth anniversary ceremonies at Lindsborg Kas with King Oscar of Sweden honoring Dr Carl Swenson with the Order of the Northern Star. Governor Stanley delivered the keynote address on modern education as Swenson received the knightly degree amid musical tributes and numerous greetings from colleges and officials.

Lindsborg Kas Beth~ Any College Carl Swenson Order of the Northern Star Swensson Etn Theodore Roosevelt Anere Yale Ensass Uh Wate College Adelphus College St. Peters Bechiensburg College Feansybranta Augustaeu ' College Ecuiaent Andreen W. A. Granvite G& Representatives Stanley Hetuany Sontain W. Stanley Topeka George R. Peck Chi- Wiliam M We Chro Atte Carl Thomas Eisgien Bealth Hethitny Haar J. 2. Sanden Sweden Brot Sud Sen Haghird Brieso Sones Oid Sendia Escriba Swenssor Baril Hasso T. Anderton Fins Io Volo Atic Iss Swenswon Jewel Sons Faust Baise Ines Moghes Polo Stine Etterstrom Landaborg Hiester Burs Tritiadt Kixeurmion Teanne Wit Tome Sollee Denver Kansas City Lin Bweden Kuiche Bruensiggen Gegrem Inignar Sirens

Professor Adams to Join Stanford University

Lawrence. Nov 12. Professor ED Adams of the Kansas University history department has resigned to accept a similar post at Stanford University. He will not depart KU until end of the current college year and will begin duties next fall. Adams is regarded as an efficient, popular teacher and a keen supporter of KU athletics, currently serving on the athletic board.

California W University Adams Lawrence ED. Adams Kansas University Leland Stanford University Kanaan University Amor Adaine

Lawrence Story Puts German Fossil Collection on Display

A November report notes a new batch of fossils acquired by K U from Germany. The piece highlights the university’s trade and the expansion of its geological collection with items from European sources.

German Fossil Collection Exchange with Kansas Museum

In Stuttgart Germany Profensor Frans, museum director, prepared a collection of tabusaurs crocodiles and other forms not found in America. Profen sur Frais visited the Kansas museum and a trade occurred exchanging a Kansas fossil collection for the German specimens. The Kansas fossils were collected by S. M. Williston almost at no cost to the university.

Whoenni Stuttgart Germany Profensor Frans America Profen Sur Frais Kansas Museum Kanens S. M. Williston

Montgomery Case Drags In Topeka Transit Murder Trial

Winfield November 13 The murder case of William Johnson charged with killing Atchison Topeka Santa Fe detective George C Montgomery dragged through court as district proceedings were postponed to today. Defence and county attorney urged witness service delays. The slow progress showed heavy witness requirements impede the state's case.

Winfield William ©. Johnson Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe George C. Montgomery District Court Webb Charles Roberta Serice Bir

DeForest Heir to Share in $2.1 Million Dolan Estate

Atchison reports attorney B P Waggengr says after a New York inquiry the Dolan estate may total 2 104 million with DeForest heirs receiving about 400 000 in value. Four Broadway properties leased for large sums generate a high yearly income. probated November 26. distribution plan undecided.

Atchison B. P.waggengr Bes New York M. F. DeForest Henry Dolan Brooklyn DeForest George Gould Broadway

Death in a Barn Under Heart Disease Suspect

Larned, Nov. 13. Mrs. M. S. Ingraham was found dead in her barn after re harnessing her horse. Officials suspect heart disease caused the death. The incident occurred near Gorlok as dusk settled.

Ingraharm G Orlock

Wellington Bonds Carry In Electric Plant Plan

Wellington voters approve a $15,080 bond issue to build an electric plant linked with the waterworks system. The plan, supported by majorities, aims to modernize city utilities under the recently acquired waterworks.

Wellington

Treat All Alike Natives in Northwest Province

A dispatch from Allahabad reports Chief Commissioner Deane assuring native chiefs on the Northwest province inauguration that same canons of joysting will apply as elsewhere in the Indian empire. The administration aims to bring natives nearer to the central government and ease fears of sweeping changes among borderland chiefs.

Northwest Province New York London Times New York Times Allahabad King Howard Deane Borderland

Five for a Penny English Cigarettes Undersell US

London reports the Imperial company keeps its line while American firms face new rebate terms. By December 1 sales data for November must be submitted to receive December equal orders with five pence per 1 000 rebate, to be remitted in January. Independent British makers push aggressive pricing at five for a penny and twenty for three pence, advertised as anti trust.

England New York Imperial Company Allence London Hereld Armalgamafon Phillipa Newman & Birmingham

Lawyers Push Tax Limit Bills To Curb Assessments

Kansas City dispatch reports debate over a proposed limit on tax assessments to prevent overreach by county officers. The plan, from the state tax revision commission, would cap levies, with scales set for counties of various sizes and city classifications, aiming to keep tax rates reasonable while avoiding hidden increases.

Sinea Paler Conniea X Commission i Milibon Milton Ey

S S S Blood Purifier Ad Promises Health Boost

An old advert touts S S S as a purely vegetable blood purifier that strengthens a weak hungry body with no external symptoms. It claims to build up nutritive blood, restore appetite, digestion, and nerves, and features testimonials and free medical advice from Far Swift Specific Co in Atlanta GA.

S.S.S S. 5 Atlamta

Jap Rose Soap Kirk's Finest Production

Jap Rose Soap is lauded as Kirk's finest production claiming world leading quality. The banner touts the soap as the best available and promotes its superior cleansing power and fragrance.

Kirk

German naval court martial secrecy disputed by reports

New York dispatches say Berlin denied secrecy claims about naval court martial proceedings. The case involved the Wacht and Gazelle investigations with some evidence kept secret for the public. The denial signals German sensitivity to criticism of military conduct and process. A separate item notes a group of investors securing 39 000 acres of timber land near Mitchell New Mexico with plans for a mill and large scale logging.

New York Berin London Times New York Times

Cheap Money's New Record in Colombia Markets

From interior Columbia sources the exchange rate of paper money has climbed to a record high. A U.S. dollar equals 45 units in national currency and 68 in department money. Barranquilla merchants foresee further depreciation and are converting cash into coffee and other goods. Also notes a gold shipment of 260,000 dollars arriving in Seattle after the Arctic voyage from Nome reporting 118 passengers and some privations.

New York Columbia Calon The Herald United States Bogota Barranquilla Seattle Wish Arctic Erickson Nome Hatem Ralph D. Lens Dutch Harbor Ipis

Blackmailer Arrested in Denver as Illinois Requisition Pending

Chief of Police Armstroit reports telegrams from Creede about the capture of Wesley Spiers charged with writing an anonymous threat to farmer T. D. Carney at Ronant urging $5,000 be left at a designated spot. Spiers to be held until a removal requisition from Illinois arrives.

Denver Col Armstroit Creede Wesley Spiers Havin T. D. Carney Ronant Spiers Illinois

Klondike Deal Involves Indiana Syndicate Purchase

A Indiana syndicate led by Col Wr A Oliphant buys 14 Gaya Ei claims in the Klondike for 150 dollars. The sale includes a cash payment of 200000 and stock, plus government property including the Dawson post office site. Also noted is the Brotherhood of American Yeomanry quadrennial meeting in Des Moines with delegates from master states opening this morning.

Klondike Seattle Wash Col Wr. A. Oliphant Tan Dawson Brotherhood of American Yeomanry Des Moines Niattern

Monmouth Launch Delayed by Storm on Clyde

London dispatch reports the armored cruiser Monmouth could not be launched on the Clyde as a storm postponed the ceremony. This marks the first time in naval history a warship launch on the Clyde has been delayed by weather.

London Monmouth Clyde Atorm Thia

Henry Clay's Grandson Chosen to Succeed Vehicie

Washington November 12 Henry Clay McDowell from Wise County is named to succeed the late Vehicie He is a grandson of Henry Clay and represents the Clay family in public service

Henry Clay Washington Henry Clay McDowell Thct Vehicie Wise County Forest

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