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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
8
Blues expected to beat the Bat Tigers as punters prepare for the decisive matchup. Key players and betting lines highlighted, with coaches optimistic about scoring edge and field position in the upcoming game.
New York reports pennant talks with rounds from Madison and New Haven. Wisconsin Minnesota game looms large while Princeton Yale clash could shape eastern title hopes. Injuries and substitutions cloud Princeton lineup as Yale boasts stronger defense and veteran backfield.
Ann Arbor notes Coach Yost doubts his squad’s confidence after a rough Thursday session. He warns a loss to Chicago on Saturday could crush morale. Michigan held a long scrimmage and worked on a popular play that previously defeated Beloit.
Chicago promoter announces featherweight Santry will meet Ole Olson in St Louis on November 20. The veteran draws a prior injury setback but aims to resume boxing after a year out.
Santry remains sharp despite knee injury and trains daily with Ferrett and Thurston for six rounds. Thurston trains for a Thanksgiving bout with Rube Ferne in Detroit. Ferretti eyes Santry against Young Corbett Broad McClelland and Dave Sullivan, promising a strong lineup.
Boston reports two National League teams seek John Anderson ex Milwaukee star. Boston officials have intensified talks and offered a premium above his Milwaukee salary, while Brooklyn’s bid remains high but met with skepticism.
Over $500,000 to be spent on athletics at the University of Pennsylvania. Handall Morgan announced at a mass meeting that funds will cover gymnasium improvements and other athletic upgrades. The undergraduates may consider retaining football coach Woodruff and may nominate Deput Vall Downs and A. J. Gray to a faculty committee, while selecting Carl Williams to succeed Woodruff if approved.
Yale risks losing the championship as star end Glass is poised to be withdrawn following Harvard protests. The season’s slate lists college football games from Des Moines to New Haven featuring Drake Ames Lincoln Nebraska Kansas Northwestern Beloit Purdue Notre Dame and Princeton Yale among others.
Rev. J. P. Allen, longtime Walnut Grove Methodist pastor, has received a call and accepted to serve at Quimby Iowa near Sioux City. He plans to move his family to Quimby next week as the church offers a good salary. Also reports a fatal burn of a five year old boy from Coffeyville after his clothing ignited on Wednesday.
Washington November 16 A Hawaii delegation including W Smith J B Atherton E B Swansey and J F Siehet met the president to press labor and tariff views. They urged free Chinese labor for island sugar plantations to boost production and opposed U S Cuba reciprocity. Representative Long of Kansas backed tariff restraint while signaling some regional support for reciprocity.
In Wichita on November 15 a move to oust the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Co gains ground as a new firm wins a 20 year franchise. City attorney Jones says the old company could lose its property if subscribers sign with the new firm. Ex-Mayor Ross backs the new company, with Governor Stanley named among principal stockholders. The old franchise has expired.
An advertisement urges readers to sue their druggist and buy Krotse's Headache Capsules. It claims the pills prevent pain and are boldly sold by George W. Gedt on Kansas Avenue in Marshall. The misspelled copy suggests a local merchant promotion in a small town newspaper.
Nearly 200 delegates from Oklahoma and Indian Territory gathered in Muskogee on November 1 to begin efforts for single statehood before Congress. The convention elected officers, divided between territories, and heard speakers including Colonel Hoff man defend the plan and deny political motives, citing Republican editorial support.
Pratt professor J H Beach asks the attorney general if schools can compel vaccination for smallpox. Assistant attorney general West replies the city may enforce vaccination via ordinance, though practical limits exist. The piece notes health interests and public policy amid confusion about individual exemptions.
Irma Brown of Garden City Kansas, 25, died at Goole County hospital after an operation reportedly performed by Dr J B Gray. Gray, also from Garden City, has been arrested. Police seek three associates alleged to have accompanied them to Chicago, while a Garden City man’s son may face arrest. Unclear if Brown is dead. a brother-in-law plans to retrieve the body if needed.
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