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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1900

Page

2

Hale Will Not Be Expelled From Yale Team

New Haven tale of Yale football shows Hale remains eligible and in the game as the Tigers grow confident after a brisk practice. Pro temor H. H. Chittenden confirms Hale can stay in football while pursuing a postmaster degree, with Yale vs Princeton or Harvard on deck. Tigers show improved team play, while Penn drills in Philadelphia under Coach Woodward.

New Traven Conn Perry Bale Yale Princeton Harvard Hale Protemor H. H. Chittenden scientiNe Fiulo Scrub Kebek Soe Mace Tigers Bax Bates PENN Philadelphia Horner Wallace Zimmerman Varsity Wood Furr

Fitz Tales of Heard Blows and Shoulder Strength

Read about how regular upper body work builds punching power and shoulder strength. It stresses patient, consistent effort with dumbbell routines, breathing, and regular exercise to toughen muscles for harder blows and improved durability.

Fitz Tales

McGraw and Robinson Break From National Association

Washington November 11 The agreement of McGraw and Robinson to operate an Americas Value rink in this city has punctured the National Association. Protesters of the airchtsic organization target McGraw and Robinson while fans await Jimmy Munning who may bolster the team beyond its current roster.

McGraw Robinson Washington National Association Airchstic Velline Sthrow-Gont Jimmy Munning Manting Ameri

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Endorsed for Cough Relief

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is promoted as the best remedy for hard coughing. The ad urges immediate purchase and claims the first dose will bring relief.

Ayer

McGovern Beats Gardner and Leuny in Chicago Fight

Chicago November 15 Terry McGovern the undisputed master of weight class polished off Oscar Gardner in a knockout rounds and knocked out Eddie Leuny over six rounds. The result left McGovern with a popular victory and solidified his dominance in the ring.

Chicago Terry McGovern Oscar Gardner Eddie Leuny Tommy White

Duffy Likely to Manage New Philadelphia Club

Boston reports veteran captain Duff Duffy of the Picanoke team is a strong candidate to manage the new Philadelphia club. He is quoted from Boston as saying there is something definite toward his decision, with his signing expected and seen as strengthening the American lineup.

Boston Nouv Duffy Picanoke Tury Amelia Philadelphia Cosme Mack Awblia Ban Jobrenn Moméay Milwantveran Watking Indianapolis Leider Wight

RACING AT AQUEDUCT MEETS WITH SURPRISE WINS

At Aqueduct on a brisk day three outsiders and three second choices won or placed high. Uidaatred nosed Trumpet for the opening win as Toluca led a close third race, with Double Dummy hampered by interference. Mesabi and Monmouth Roy also showed strong bids despite chaotic stretch runs.

New York Aqueduct Mesabi Chae Orlenta Annie Thompson Toluca Tarvin Philienine Fhrescenes Mabie

Fitz in a joking mood delays Jeffries bout

Newport News Nov 15 Robert Fitzsimmons joked about a rematch with Jim Jeffries. He said he would spar Ed Dunkhorst and would post 2000 dollars if Jeffries pressed for a fight after the theater season.

Newport News Robert Filasimmons Jefferies Jeffries Arti Ene Simmons Ed Dunkhors

Choynaki Recalls Saving Fitz in Maher Bout

New York Sun report recalls Toe Choynaki, a former Bob Fitzsimmons seconds, saying he pulled Fitz from a wing knockdown during Peter Maher fight in New Orleans eight years ago. He describes the first round time and notes officials Franks, Clark, and Moran were involved as ring actions unfolded.

Choynaki Maher Battle II New York Sun Toe Choynaki Bob Fiusimmons Peter Maher New Orleans Fite Wing Aton Choy Wki Maher Fitz Choy Aski Sayre Franks George Clark Chicago Frank Moran Fitesimmons

Cincinnati Baseball President Jw. T. Brush Ill in Bed

Indianapolis March 15 Jw T Brush president of the Cincinnati baseball club is confined to his bed with a severe cold that he contracted in St Louis. Friends have kept him away from recent urgent ball matters and he will not attend the upcoming meeting.

Jw. T. Brush Cincinnati Baseball Con Indianapolis Ind

Crescent City Club Winter Stakes Value at $30,000

New Orleans on November 16 reported the winter meeting stake of the Crescent City Jockey Club for the major division of horse racing closed last night with a value of thirty thousand dollars.

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Hanlon urged to quit baseball due to health risk

Over 200 horses at fair grounds are noted as part of a broader sports scene. The article discusses Hanlon, famed manager known as the Napoleon of baseball, urged by five physicians to quit due to heart issues and stress. it also touches on other racing topics, salaries, and notable figures in the era.

Hanlon Napoleon Bacebell Sucecessful Eddie Rat

Christmas Colored Wedding Between John Robinson and Maggie Fusion

John Robinson a 20 year old colored man plans to marry Maggie Fusion, also colored, near Hushville. Robinson recalls early life and curiosity about race, noting he saves his earnings to share with his bride. Maggie saves her own money as well, and the couple has saved several hundred dollars.

John Robinson Maggie Fusion Hushville Robinson Allixons Rushville Elma Maggie Foster

Old Paper Shows War Closing Scenes From 1965 Herald

In Vinton, HT. Caster preserves a well kept fragment of the New York Herald dated Saturday April 15 1965. The worn column contains mourning and reports the war’s ending, a reader finds it powerful and striking reading today in the Winfield Courier.

HT. C. Caster Vinton New York Herald James Gordon Bennett Winfield Courer

Bowersock in Masonry at Lawrence Lodge Meeting

A November 15 gathering by Lawrence’s two Masonic lodges honored “Past Master’s might.” Ministers led exercises while J D Bowersock was initiated. Prof G B Penny gave gavels carved from Mount of Olives timber to each lodge, a gift from the Jerusalem Masonic lodge. Notables included Charles J Webb and A K Wilson among visiting Masons.

Lawrence Kam J D. Bowersock G. B Penny Mount of Olives Jerusalem Avon Charles J. Webb A. K. Wilson

Locomotive Accident Near Wellsville Claims Worker

In Kane County on November 25 John Washberger, a shaver operator, was struck and fatally crushed by a locomotive at work. Washberger, aged years, was watching the engine when the accident occurred. Chancellor Brow’s winter plans remain undecided. he may visit Lawrence.

Wellsville Kane John Washrof Washberger Lawrence Kan Brow Ithings Univer- Isfu

Wheat and Flour Exhibit Heads to Madison Square Garden

Sumner county Kansas plans a 1000 bushels display of wheat and flour in a New York Madison Square Garden exhibit hosted by Miss Helen Gould and Secretary Coburn. The board will benefit charity after the show, with Reno, Pittsburgh, and Galena contributing regional products, and city sponsors including Miss Gould and Senator Depew guiding publicity and arrangements.

Wellington Helen Kimber Helen Gould Coburn Kanank J. W. Heughey Sumner County Madison Square Lew York City National Suffrage Association United States Mauchen Square Garden Reno County Pittebure Wellington Mille New York City Mist Gould Chauncey M. Depew Secretary Long New York Daiilson Square Anne Kansas Butirer County Banner Wheat

Boy 16 in Peril After Toothpick Burr In Throat

An Emporia Kansas family endures a grim sequence as Ray Workman, 16, is badly injured when a burr lodged in his clothing enters his throat during a bite to remove it. Doctors fight to remove the object as the patient’s condition worsens. Two months earlier his brother fell into a well, deepening the family tragedy.

Exmporia Emporia Kes Ray Workman J. W. Workman

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promised Cure Ad

A historical ad touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a internal cure for catarrh, claiming sprays and inhalers only ease symptoms. It argues the condition is a blood disease and praises tablets for reaching mucous membranes and stomach without cocaine or opiates. Testimonial mentions Rochester resident and climate as factors in cure.

Stuart R Rembrandt Rochester N. Y Amerasand

Missouri Pacific No 2 to St Louis departs Kansas City at 0 50

The Missouri Pacific Lines No 2 leaves Kansas City at 0 50 a m as a solid vestibuled train to St Louis. It includes a Smoking car Day coaches Reclining Chair car with free seats and a Pullman Parlor car. Connections at St Louis Union Depot with eastern lines to New York and Atlantic coast points.

Kansas City St. Louis St. Louis Union Depot Eastern Lines New York Atlantic Coast

Unclear excerpt reflects tragic youth deaths in disorder

A fragment notes a child saved from a three foot fall by clinging to stone, but life could not be saved. It recalls another child of the same parents whose brains were kicked out by a horse during a political parade, with critics lacking any hope of recovery.

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Millers at Wichita discuss adulterants in flour

About 109 millers from across Kansas attend the Kansas Millers convention in Wichita. Debate centers on adulterants such as clay and corn cob meal and a proposed registration to impose heavy fines. The body keeps current Nour price, appoints officers, and plans future meetings.

Wichits Kan Kansas Millers Comvention Alec Chontus Ta Mf. Miler Kansas City Clark Lawrence Kin J. Hunt Ars ‘City D. W. Milly Pond Sterk

Atchison Pioneer Gone Andreyw Colgan Dies at Home

Andreyw Colgan, a noted Kansas civic figure and lifelong Democrat presence, died at his home five miles north of Atchison after a two month illness from kidney trouble. Born in Kingston County Leinland in 1841, he crossed the Atlantic 21 times and moved to Kansas in 1862, preempting land in Doniphan and later Atchison County. He carried $10,000 in gold when arriving and leaves a family of fifteen children.

Atchisom Kas Andreyw Colgan Kinnsaa Wednesdas Mr. Colgan Kingston Leeland Atlantic Ocean Kansas Doniphan Atchison County Abcieen

Lawrence University to Honor Miss Alcott Bust

A bust of Louisa May Alcott has been presented to Lawrence University. It will be placed in the library with formal ceremonies planned for a future date likely in early December. Local officials and supporters arranged the gift and noted Miss Alcott’s connection to the school.

Lawrence University Lawrence Alcott Oye Wipe Meniptee Seme Mat Mise Alesti FB Bun- Berm Wadia Raoperation A. Whitman Kiwell

Aged Dr J P Wood of Coffeyville Active at 88

Coffeyville Nov 1 A veteran physician Dr J P Wood aged 88 continues practice. Born in Ireland in 183? he joined Transylvania Medical Class of 18? and adhered to temperance rules. He served as a surgeon in the army during the Civil War. Abilene Carnival Committee failed to spend all funds, keeping some for future use after reporting on the carnival receipts.

J. P. Wood Coffeyville Jane Sand Transylvania Madfess College Tanliiginn Fey Wood Smrail Ireland Abilene Commercial Club

March to Test Pood Army Detachment in Short Rations

Wichita reports Captain Fred W. Foster and officers in charge of camp food prep under War Department direction. A march on condensed milk proves its use. cakes of sweet chocolate deemed of little value in emergencies while rations must support both fighting and marching. Captain Fountain of the Eighth Cavalry mentioned.

Army Wichita Fred W. Foster War Department Theas Foster Hsvand Fountain of the Eighth Cav

Editor Marble Married in Fort Scott Wedding

Fort Scott Fort Scott editor and proprietor George W. Marble of the Daily Tribune wed Miss Manette Doud, daughter of Dr A Doud, in a small ceremony at the Doud home just after 9:30 PM. Rev Martin of the First Methodist and Dr Porter of the First Presbyterian performed the adult ceremony. The groom is a well known young newspaper writer with years of contributing work for the community. The couple planned a brief honeymoon trip shortly after the ceremony.

Fort Scott Manette Doud Fort Beott George W. Marbie Tribone A. Doud Doud Martin First Methodist Episcopal Church Porter Ae Pirst Eroom Saa Mies Cnd

Plumb-Brewster Second Daughter to Wed Local Notables

Society here buzzed as Second Daughter of the late Senator Plumb prepared to wed. Birewster, a Kanes graduate, has ties to Harvard and Teentiern Kansas. He worked with a company during the war and was later named clerk of the district court. Also noted are rural mail routes, a Wichita man shooting his wife, a cement plant order, a temperance lecture in Dodger City, and a MacPherson Canton Aid group helping a farmer with corn.

Plumb Mooria Ar Reles Birewster Kanes University Harvard College Teentiern Kansas

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